Job Title: Marine Compliance Officer
Location: Port of Grangemouth
Hours: 0900-1700 Monday - Thursday, 0900-1600 Friday
Compensation: £37,296
Forth Ports is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic port operator groups, playing a key role in connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative port-related services. With our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042, we are committed to sustainability and driving the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.
About The Role
As Marine Compliance Officer, you will support the monitoring, assurance and continuous improvement of marine compliance activities across Forth Ports, helping to ensure marine operations are conducted safely, efficiently and in accordance with statutory requirements, industry standards and company procedures. Working closely with colleagues across Marine, Operations, Health & Safety and external stakeholders, you will contribute to audits, inspections, document control, compliance reporting and corrective action management. You will play a key role in maintaining robust compliance processes, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and promoting a strong culture of safety and regulatory compliance throughout the organisation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Support the monitoring of marine compliance activities across the port and wider marine operational environment.
* Assist with maintaining compliance against relevant legislation, the Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code, local Acts, Byelaws, General Directions and internal company procedures.
* Prepare, maintain and review compliance records, registers, procedures and supporting documentation.
* Support internal and external audits, inspections and assurance activities, ensuring evidence is available and actions are tracked to completion.
* Assist with incident, non-conformance and corrective action follow-up, helping identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
* Engage with internal departments, port users, contractors and external stakeholders to promote consistent compliance standards.
* Support the preparation of compliance reports, briefings and management information for the Marine Department.
* Contribute to the review and improvement of marine procedures, risk controls and assurance processes.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with an interest in marine compliance, safety management and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be confident working with procedures, records and stakeholders, ensuring compliance requirements are effectively supported and maintained.
Skills and experience required:
* Knowledge of marine compliance, port operations, safety management or a related regulatory environment.
* Ability to develop an Understanding of the Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code, local port regulations, Byelaws and General Directions.
* Experience supporting audits, inspections, document control, assurance activities or compliance reporting.
* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and follow actions through to completion.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage constructively with colleagues, port users and external organisations.
* Good organisational and prioritisation skills, with a proactive approach to supporting safe, compliant and efficient marine operations.
* Competent in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable preparing written reports, briefings and compliance documentation.
* Full right to work in the UK
* Full driving licence, valid in the UK.
What can Forth Ports offer you?
At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy
* A competitive salary
* Group Bonus
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary
* Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives to support your physical and mental wellbeing
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential 24/7 telephone support for you and your family
* On-site Occupational Health Team with access to professional support and referrals to services such as counselling, physiotherapy and free flu jabs
* An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat-free alternative for all employees
* GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group, and selected local gyms
* Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting
* On-site free parking available for all employees
* Attractive family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover
* Employee discount platform providing savings on UK-wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays
We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and recognise the value serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to our organisation.
As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service.
We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners, and we actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.
Required Criteria
* Experience supporting compliance, audit, inspection or assurance activities within a regulated environment
* Strong organisational and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage actions through to completion
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external organisations
* Full right to work in the UK
* Full driving license, valid in the UK
Skills Needed
About The Company
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies.
The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries.
Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.
Company Culture
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London.
A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day.
The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.
Company Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance.
Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.
Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme
Salary
£37,296.00 per year