Assistant Harbour Master/Wye Navigation Officer - 32066
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to take on a dual role as Assistant Harbour Master Assistant and Wye Navigation Officer to join our small but dedicated team. This role is central to ensuring the harbour fulfils its statutory responsibilities as a competent harbour authority. Lydney Harbour is a small unique asset located on the Severn Estuary in Lydney, Gloucestershire. The Environment Agency are the Statutory Harbour Authority and Duty Holder under the Port and Marine Facilities Safety Code. We are the Navigation Authority for the River Wye Navigation, ensuring the safe management of navigation.
The dual role combines:
* Supporting the safe and efficient operation of the harbour
* Deputising for the Harbour Master when required
* Acting as Navigation Officer, responsible for navigational safety, compliance, and oversight of river traffic and stakeholders
* Managing maintenance, monitoring conditions, updating safety protocols, reporting and incident response
Responsibilities include:
* Assist in the safe and efficient operation of the harbour
* Oversee navigational safety, ensuring full compliance with maritime regulations and standards
* Monitor and respond to navigational factors including tides, weather conditions, and marine traffic
* Support the implementation and ongoing delivery of the Port Marine Safety Code and the Wye Navigation legislation
* Perform manual and operational duties
* Plan, report, attend meetings and communicate with stakeholders
* Produce reports and engage effectively with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders
* Respond to emergencies and provide on-call/out-of-hours duties
* Collaborate with the National Navigation Team and stakeholders to shape long-term strategy, implement new standards, and support asset management
* Receive training and induction with provided equipment
Experience/skills Required
* Strong awareness of safe working practices and risk awareness in a marine or operational environment
* Navigation experience (professional or recreational) and familiarity with safety-critical environments is desirable
* Knowledge of statutory frameworks such as Port Marine Safety Code and Wye Navigation Legislation is desirable, or ability to learn quickly
* Willing to travel to Rivers Wye/Lugg for training and operational duties
* Physically capable of manual tasks (lifting, carrying, and small-scale maintenance/repairs)
* Confident communicator with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders
* Proactive problem-solver, able to take initiative, especially in time-critical or emergency situations
* Ability to build constructive relationships with local users, partner organisations, and regulators
* Commitment to continuous technical and practical learning, including overnight courses
* Able to deputise for the Harbour Master when required
* Competent in MS Office; accurate reporting and record-keeping
* Flexibility – willing to work some evenings, weekends, out of hours, including emergency response
* Full UK driving licence
* Distance-able to reach Lydney Harbour within one hour
Contact and additional information
* Your contractual base will be Lydney Harbour. The role is 37 hours per week with flexible arrangements. This role attracts an uplift for working non-sociable hours.
* All new staff undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. An incident role is part of working for the Environment Agency.
* We offer a competitive benefits package including LGPS pension, salary, flexible working and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
* For discussion or further information, please contact: Zie.Kalsi@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
Notes: The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by Defra. We aim to provide value for money and use government frameworks for recruitment. If you are applying from Civil Service or local government, please review your status with your HR team regarding continuous service and redundancy calculations.
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