Join the Team!
The Board has occasional vacancies and regularly recruits to fill seasonal Patrol Officer roles. Current vacancies:
Salary £30 - £32,800
Flexible 37.5 per week (incl. availability for 1 in 3 weekends April-Sept)
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Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Harbour Master (AHM) at Langstone Harbour.
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Langstone Harbour is a busy small Trust Port with active commercial and leisure marine sectors. Activity on the water includes commercial import of sea dredged aggregate, a small ferry passenger service, commercial and charter fishing activity as well as all forms of leisure boating and sailing. It is also a conservation area of international importance with extensive environmental designations.
The administration and maintenance of Langstone Harbour is managed from the Harbour Office on Hayling Island. The role will be responsible to the Deputy Harbour Master for the maintenance of moorings and Aids to Navigation, patrol activity, enforcement of Harbour byelaws, operation of a registration system for all vessels using the harbour, and the provision of marine services.
The AHM will have practical involvement in the provision of Aids to Navigation (AtoN) and mooring maintenance and marine services. The safe conduct of marine operations within the harbour and supervision of the Board’s seasonal patrol teams will be central to the role. Experience operating small vessels will be essential. There will also be a requirement to handle cash, keep records, write reports and respond to customers.
Applicants should have workboat experience and possess a recognised qualification in this field. An STCW Certificate of Competence is desirable but not essential. A flexible 37½ hour package is available, and the post holder will be required to work one in three weekends between April and September as Duty Officer supervising and supporting seasonal staff during this busier period.
Applicants should have good literacy and computer skills and a flexible but organised approach to work. The role involves leadership of a small team and constant contact with a wide variety of stakeholders including the public. The post-holder will be expected to possess the necessary supervisory and interpersonal skills to engage in a constructive and positive manner across many levels. Experience of motivating and developing a small team is also highly desirable.
Benefits include flexible working pattern, investment in continuous professional development, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) defined benefit pension.
For full written particulars and an application form contact the Harbour Office, email admin@langstoneharbour.org.uk or click the link at the top of this advert.
Closing date for completed applications is 11th August 2024
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