Marine Compliance Manager (Cardiff, South Wales, GB)

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Marine Compliance Manager to join our team in Cardiff. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all marine operations comply with national and international regulations, as well as ABP's internal policies and standards.

The Marine Compliance Manager is responsible for the development, management, operation and continuous improvement of the SMS, training, competency and professional standards across the Wales marine department. The Marine Compliance Manager has training budget oversight for the Wales Marine Department and will ensure compliance and continuous improvements in all aspects of the marine operation with the PMSC and internal MA notices.

Accountabilities

Conservancy – administration and authorisation of Harbour works consents / notice(s) to mariners / buoyage claim management. Navigational mark management in liaison with Trinity House as the General Lighthouse Authority. Assist in incident management and form part of the Marine response team. Assist the South Wales Marine management team in achieving the department's aims and objectives, including stakeholder liaison. Support the Divisional Port Manager, Divisional Harbour Master, and Deputy Harbour Master in reporting KPIs and team operations at the local and board levels. Initiating corrective actions when necessary. Providing safety reports on SMS performance on a periodic basis. Providing safety advice to Marine managers and proposing corrective actions on safety related-issues as needed. Ensuring that safety-related documentation and records are available and up-to-date. Conduct investigations as directed by the Harbour Master or Deputy Work closely with the Technical Authority, Marine in implementing PMSC changes and robust systems for the Marine function. Oversee third party contracts and licences applicable to the Marine Department. Monitor and keep up to date the marine licencing for south Wales dredging programme, towage providers and 3rd party operators. Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements for all marine staff.

Essentials

Professional knowledge of compliance and legislative functions. Operational management expertise and understanding of operations-critical tasks and systems. Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Inter and intra-organisation project management experience. Leadership qualities and people-oriented skills such as, objectivity, fairness etc. Competent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels