Southampton
Are you someone with event management experience?
Do you have data analysis skills within Excel?
Could you research, analyse and display primary and secondary data?
If so, we are looking for a UK Shipping Concierge (UKSC) Operations Coordinator to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and 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.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.
This position will play a vital role in supporting all functions of the UK Shipping Concierge. As the concierge grows in prominence so does the number of companies it is supporting, enquiries it is handling, events it is attending and more.
The UK Operations Coordinator will provide support and delivery across all workstreams including strategic account relationship management, market analysis, the delivery of marketing and communications, event planning, reporting and KPI monitoring. In addition, the role will provide stakeholder support to the Directorates Regulatory Innovation team.
The UK Shipping Concierge was created to support the growth of the UK maritime economy. It does this by serving as an entry point and ongoing interface for international maritime businesses who wish to work with or in the UK, by promoting the UK maritime offer, and by improving that offer where there is a need and opportunity to do so.
The UK Shipping Concierge assists shipping and associated sub-sectors by providing a one-stop shop for businesses wishing to interact with various Government departments, actively promotes the benefits of doing business in the UK and builds market intelligence to help shape policy and strategy.
The UK Shipping Concierge:
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.
About You
We are looking for someone with experience working in a shipping or a maritime environment. Working in a fast paced environment, it is essential that the successful candidate can thrive within it.
They must have experience of researching, analysing and displaying primary and secondary data. Along with a basic understanding of using Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
Event management experience is also essential for this role.
Additional Information
This role will be based in the Southampton HQ. MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work.
The expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace or out on official business. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Alongside your salary of £34,233, Maritime and Coastguard Agency contributes £9,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.
Click here to get a copy of the MCA Staff Benefits Brochure
Find out what it's like to work at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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