Contract– Permanent Part Time (16 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
- Regulate vessel movements within harbour limits to ensure safe navigation
- Exercise delegated Harbour Master authority to direct vessel traffic
- Manage and mitigate navigation risks using a risk-based approach
- Lead and coordinate marine emergency response activities
- Investigate marine incidents and drive corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with the Marine Safety Management System and relevant legislation
- Oversee conservancy responsibilities including aids to navigation and seabed conditions
What you will experience
You’ll join a highly skilled and professional maritime team operating in a fast-paced, safety-first environment. Day-to-day work is varied, ranging from routine vessel coordination to responding to developing situations where quick thinking is essential. Collaboration is key, and you’ll work closely with vessel masters, contractors, regulatory bodies, and emergency services.
Who you are
You are a calm and confident decision-maker who thrives in safety-critical environments, able to assess situations quickly and act decisively. You bring a proactive and accountable mindset, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and intervene when necessary. You are collaborative by nature, building strong relationships with stakeholders while maintaining authority and professionalism. Your attention to detail and structured approach helps you manage risk effectively, and you are motivated by continuous improvement and learning.
Qualifications
- UK Harbour Master Certificate or STCW II/2 Chief Mate Certificate of Competency (Unlimited) or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience within a port marine environment (not solely seagoing)
- Experience operating within or alongside a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)
- Previous Harbour Master or Deputy/Assistant Harbour Master experience
- Strong understanding of the Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code
- Experience in marine incident investigation
- Knowledge of marine safety management systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid ENG1 medical certificate
- Oil Spill Response certification (MCA Level 4 or 5) is desirable
Benefits
- Concessionary travel on Irish Sea and North Sea routes
- 75% discount on UK Rail travel
- Company pension and life assurance
- Gym and wellbeing discounts
- Enhanced parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development
Location
United Kingdom / Ireland – Cairnryan
Last day of application
May 25, 2026
Equal Opportunity
We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.
