The Defence Safety Authority (DSA) is responsible for the regulation of Defence Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HS&EP), operating under a Charter from the Secretary of State for Defence (SofS). The DSA provides independent assurance direct to the SofS that the law is followed and the policy on HS&EP in Defence is being promoted and implemented. This regulation is achieved through proportional and appropriate evidence-based assessment of the activity that supports the Defence’s operational imperatives. The DSA hosts Defence safety and environmental regulators across all operating environments and incorporates the Defence Accident Investigation Branch (DAIB) and a HQ within a single independent organisation led by a 3* military officer.
The Defence Maritime Regulator (DMR) Vision is to provide high-quality safety and environmental protection across the Defence Maritime Domain through assurance, regulation and enforcement to support the generation of operational capability. The DMR Mission to protect people and the environment from harm arising from Defence Maritime Activity. This allows DMR to provide the SofS for Defence the required assurance that appropriate standards of Maritime HS&EP are maintained and delivered across Maritime Activities.
DMR consists of four teams:
The two Inspectorate Team:
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week
This is a Marine Services Officer Grade 1 (MSO1) retained grade post based in Bristol or Portsmouth within the Inspectorate (Shipping and Diving) of DMR within the DSA.
This is an exciting, unique opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join a dynamic team. The role will be responsible for leading assurance activity across the entire submarine enterprise, from acquisitions, in-service operations to submarine disposal. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of the submarine enterprise and deliver advice , guidance and assurance information to all levels of the Defence Maritime Domain, including to both civilian and military Senior Management.
The post holder will need to be a proven self-starter capable of acting independently, able to communicate effectively both verbally and written. Also capable of interacting at all levels in both a commercial and military context to build relations with key stakeholders. There will be huge opportunities for the successful candidate to grow their experience in safety and environmental management and/or assurance within the Defence maritime domain. The successful candidate will work in the Defence Maritime Regulator (DMR) Inspectorate Team as an Inspector. Travel around the UK and sometimes overseas will be required.
Line management responsibility is expected of this post. The successful candidate will need the ability to work effectively in a team and take ownership of their own tasks driving them to completion, whilst maintaining relationships across the DMR, DSA and the Regulated Community. The successful candidate is expected to hold an SC Security clearance, however should meetings or engagements require additional clearance as this role develops then the candidate should be aware of a potential need to achieve Developed Vetting.
Primary Responsibilities:
Secondary Responsibilities:
Essential skills:
Mandatory Qualifications: On entry, maritime professional staff joining as an MSO1 Retained Grade must have at least one of the qualifications:
1) Maritime Coastguard Agency Recognised STCW II/2 Master unlimited certificate of Competency; or
2) MCA Recognised STCW III/2 Chief Engineer unlimited Certificate of Competency; or
3) RN Ship Command Qualifications or Engineering Equivalent; or
4) Degree or Equivalent in; Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Technology or Port Operations.
5) Qualifications in support of Shipping or Port Operations or Maritime Engineering
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