Radio Spectrum Lead in Liverpool

Do you have experience of working in the radio spectrum field? Would you like to play a key role in protecting and supporting the management of the UK's maritime spectrum frequencies? Do you enjoy engaging with a range of stakeholders and acting as a focal point for industry? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Radio Spectrum Lead, based within the UK Technical Maritime Services (UKTMS) Directorate which has responsibility for developing, negotiating, and maintaining UK objectives and regulations relating to a wide range of safety and environment issues associated with ships and vessels of all sizes (from small pleasure vessels to the largest internationally trading ships). There is regular engagement with operational colleagues across the MCA, other Government Departments and other national Maritime Administrations, as well as industry stakeholders.

This role is in the Radio Team, which deals with the use and protection of radio spectrum; development and availability of technical standards for bridge navigation and radio communications equipment; and their appropriate application to installations on UK vessels. The work of the unit is primarily driven by ship requirements of the Convention on Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS), Ch IV Radiocommunications and the ITU Convention (International Telecommunications Convention) and regional and national implementations.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 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 and a privilege day for the King's birthday.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Role Overview

As the Radio Spectrum Lead, you will take a proactive lead in managing and developing UK objectives, regulations and guidance for the specific subject areas as directed, in support of UK government objectives for a safe and commercially successful UK fleet, supported by your own technical knowledge and the expertise of colleagues. You will provide a focal point for your area of responsibility for liaison with stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure the MCA has an informed and balanced approach that meets the Government's obligations, industry needs, and public expectations.

Responsibilities

• Representing the MCA for the development and management of radio spectrum, advocating for the protection of maritime frequencies, at internal and external meetings.
• Coordinating the dissemination and input from UK stakeholders and government organisations that may affect access to maritime radio spectrum and related services.
• Overseeing the assessment of applications for non-operational, coast station, licences and jamming exercises.
• Representing the MCA, and/or the UK, at internal, external and international meetings and working groups, including drafting and presentation of substantive papers.
• Contributing to, and where appropriate lead, the negotiation, development, implementation and management of objectives and regulation for the UK merchant ship regulatory framework.
• Providing a focal point role for industry and colleagues, maintaining a positive and proactive role with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drafting instructions for Government lawyers on UK objectives and coordinate impact assessments, including development of M-Notices, Safety Bulletins, Instructions to Surveyors and Advice Notes.
• Maintaining awareness of national and international political and policy context of radio spectrum.
• Handle technical and regulatory questions, providing advice to senior managers, government departments and Ministers.

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