About the Role
Head of Operations – Submarine Rescue
Permanent Full time
Glasgow with International Travel
About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we've evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Defence.
The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support capabilities, for the defence and commercial diving markets.
We are relied on to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly.
We have a strong heritage built on the foundations of our people and innovation. Alongside our valuable partnerships with customers, communities and suppliers, we are embedding a more sustainable approach across our business.
Our strategy is centred around the One James Fisher ambition. We are building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy.
Together, we are building a brighter, bolder and more innovative future.
The Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the role of Head of Submarine Rescue Operations (HOSR). This is a critical leadership position responsible for the safe delivery of global submarine rescue operations. You will ensure the readiness of qualified personnel, oversee operational doctrine, and manage training assurance across a global team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a global, multi-disciplinary team to deliver JFD's Submarine Rescue Operations strategy
Oversee operational training assurance, doctrine, and safety case delivery
Manage the Global Longcast and allocate resources to meet contract and project needs
Chair the Training & Competency Review Board and Operational Working Group
Provide specialist input to new build projects and service contracts
Ensure compliance with safety standards and participate in safety reviews (DARs/DACs/SRMs)
Represent JFD in senior stakeholder engagements and client interactions
Qualifications and Experience:
Proven leadership of large, multi-disciplinary teams (ideally 40+ people)
Experience in operations at sea, preferably with underwater/diving/submarine background
Strong safety assurance expertise
Comfortable with international travel and flexible working patterns
Experience in defence/offshore/marine sectors
Budget and operational planning capabilities
Desirable:
commercial subsea experience
Familiarity with hyperbaric systems and marine/defence standards
Experience with training frameworks and certification processes
Due to the requirements of this role, all candidates must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.