Seafarer Standards and Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 29th March 2026
📍 Location: Southampton (Hybrid)
💷 Salary: £35,663 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent– Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
🏆️ Available Positions: 2
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.
Top Responsibilities
* 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.
Benefits
* 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).
* 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
* Access to the staff discount portal.
* Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
* Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
* Skills Tool (GOST) are available to support your learning and development throughout your career in DfT.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
* Strong understanding of maritime training and certification frameworks.
* Effective communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement.
* Policy development experience, ideally within a regulatory or maritime context.
* Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and functions
* Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
* Ability to represent the UK professionally in international settings
How to Apply
👉 Read the full description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided.
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 29th March 2026