At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data analysis and reporting to drive performance improvements in maritime services.
- Company: Join the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a leader in UK maritime operations.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on maritime safety and efficiency while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with Excel and Power BI, plus budget management skills.
The predicted salary is between 35663 - 35663 £ per year.
Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)
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: 1
UK Customer Maritime Services (UKCMS) is a directorate within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency responsible for delivering customer-facing maritime services, regulation, and industry engagement. It oversees key functions including the UK Ship Register, seafarer training, examination and certification, and acts as the primary interface with industry and stakeholders to promote safe, compliant, and competitive UK maritime operations. UKCMS also drives regulatory innovation within training and ship registration, supports seafarer safety and wellbeing, and provides strategic coordination through business planning, performance management, financial oversight, and risk management to ensure effective and efficient delivery across the directorate.
The Business Unit Manager supports and delivers core processes across data, finance and governance within the UK Customer Maritime Services (UKCMS) directorate. The role focuses on capturing, analysing and presenting financial and performance data to provide clear, actionable insight for stakeholders, supporting both operational delivery and strategic decisions. This includes improving and automating reporting through tools such as Excel and Power BI.
Top Responsibilities
- Lead the creation, analysis and continuous improvement of performance, quality and management information (MI) data across the UKCMS directorate
- Produce and present monthly performance reports, providing clear insights to stakeholders at all levels
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools, identifying data issues and driving improvements through automation (e.g. Excel, Power BI)
- Analyse trends to assess demand and inform operational and strategic decision-making
- Monitor and report on financial and governance performance
- Track and manage directorate spend, ensuring accurate records, forecasting and alignment with budgets
Benefits
- 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).
- 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.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level and an understanding of Power BI to capture, analyse and present organisational and financial data clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Experience monitoring and managing team budgets and finances.
- An ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand requirements of a project/activity.
- Experience in leading a team through change and continual improvement, identifying areas for improvement and simplifying processes.
Business Unit Manager in Southampton employer: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Southampton where innovation meets public service. With a strong focus on employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to compliance and excellence, you will find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while making a significant impact on national safety and security.
Contact Details:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Recruitment Team
