Can you help shape the future of UK maritime training by supporting the development and delivery of strategy, policy, and modernised certification approaches?
Have you worked with a diverse range of customers and/or stakeholders—and enjoyed doing so—to understand their needs and help shape processes, services, or policies that support business or organisational outcomes?
Do you thrive in roles that use data, innovation, and emerging technologies to enhance training quality, drive economic growth, and strengthen the UK’s global leadership in maritime standards?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below!
Find out more about what it's like working at MCA.
Join the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and play a key role in shaping the future of UK maritime training and certification. Working within UK Customer Maritime Services, you will support the Head of Seafarer Standards, Growth and Innovation to develop and modernise policy, regulation, and quality assurance. This role drives innovation, engages strategically with industry stakeholders, and supports national priorities by boosting economic growth, enhancing technical expertise, and helping build a skilled, future‑ready seafarer workforce.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
Strategic Support
Contribute to the delivery of the MCA’s Seafarers and Fishers Training Strategy, including areas such as MASS, alternative fuels, digital solutions, and modern assessment methods.
Ensure policy development aligns with wider government strategies on skills, employment, and decarbonisation.
Stakeholder Engagement
Support stakeholder engagement activities across industry, training providers, unions, and government departments.
Help ensure policy is co‑developed, clearly communicated, and broadly supported.
Policy Development & Regulation
Assist in the development and implementation of policy and regulation for:
* Merchant Seafarers (STCW and near‑coastal qualifications)
* Fishers (STCW-F and domestic standards)
* Inland Waterways (Boatmasters, crew, and hours of work)
International Representation
Support UK representation at international forums (e.g. IMO), contributing to the shaping of global standards and ensuring UK interests are reflected.
For further information on the role, please read the 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 process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr