Seafarers (Technical delivery) Programme Manager

Overview

The Seafarers Programme Manager supports the MCA’s Strategic Objectives and Business Plan by developing and implementing training and certification standards aligned with international and national requirements. It involves stakeholder engagement across the shipping industry, nautical colleges, and training providers. Key responsibilities include managing the modernisation of seafarer training, including digital assessments, supporting the fishing industry, and adapting to future maritime technologies. It also drives transformation within the Seafarer Examiners and Technical Delivery team, ensuring service standards and efficiency. It offers a dynamic opportunity for a passionate professional to collaborate widely and contribute to the advancement of maritime training.Responsibilities

manage modernisation of projects to improve and advance the UK''s seafarer training system to deliver the next generation of seafarers to meet the needs of global industryensure an effective working relationship between MCA technical staff and the Restricted Deck CoC working groupensure consistency of training modernisation projects undertaken across the teamprovide link to MCA communications team to ensure effective communication of stakeholder engagement activities and project successesdraft answers to Parliamentary Questionsprepare briefing papers for IMO, ILO and EU meetings as directed by the Chief Examinermanage the Projects Administrator, ensuring the MCAs “Managing Others” policies are properly implementedGreat line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment ..... full job details .....