Can you turn insight on emerging digital and autonomous technologies into clear, practical advice? Do you build effective networks and engage confidently with industry, government, academia and innovators? Have you used horizon scanning to identify opportunities and risks and influence policy or regulatory thinking? If so, we'd love to hear from you! The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Maritime Digitalisation and Autonomy Technology Lead to join the Maritime Innovation Hub. You will help the MCA anticipate and respond to developments in digitalisation, artificial intelligence, data, connected technologies and maritime autonomous surface ships. Working across industry, academia and government, you will generate insight, support policy and regulatory colleagues, and help innovators understand the maritime regulatory environment. This outward-facing role offers the opportunity to shape how emerging technologies are understood and applied across the maritime sector, supporting safer, more sustainable and efficient shipping while contributing to the government's growth mission. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
- 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.
Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers As Maritime Digitalisation and Autonomy Technology Lead, you will lead high-level policy engagement on digitalisation and maritime autonomy, maintain a strong understanding of emerging technologies and industry developments, and translate insight into practical guidance. You will build networks, support innovators, contribute to national and international policy activity, and help the MCA respond to the opportunities and risks created by automation, remote operation and data-driven decision making.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:
- Leading the MCA's input to the IMO Digitalisation Strategy and support delivery of the wider international digitalisation agenda.
- Maintaining an in-depth understanding of maritime digitalisation, autonomy, maritime autonomous surface ships and remote operation.
- Establishing industry networks and horizon-scanning mechanisms to identify emerging opportunities, risks and regulatory implications.
- Producing clear internal and industry guidance on new digital and autonomous technologies.
- Supporting policy and regulatory colleagues in responding to technological, industrial and regulatory change.
- Helping UK innovators understand the maritime regulatory regime and opportunities to enter or operate in the market.
- Coordinating engagement across the MCA, Department for Transport, wider government, industry and external partners.
- Delivering stakeholder events and gather customer insight to improve Maritime Innovation Hub services.
For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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Maritime Digitalisation and Autonomy Technology Lead in Southampton employer: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets public service. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while contributing to vital projects that enhance national safety. Located in a collaborative atmosphere, the MCA values teamwork and encourages a culture of improvement, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about technology and public service.
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