Overseas Strategic Programme Manager

Do you have knowledge and experience of project management and strategy management?

Can you prepare and write senior level briefings up to ministerial level?

If so, wed love to hear from you!

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the governments maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.   

Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.   

Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.  

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 a privilege day for the Kings 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 MCA

The role sits within the Maritime Governance and Regulatory Compliance (MGRC) Team and delivers the strategic programme for implementing projects under HMGs Overseas Programme and International Programme (IP) Strategic Frameworks within the UK Overseas Territories (OTs) and other Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Your responsibilities will include, but arent limited to:

• To develop the strategic direction for the UKs continual support of the UK overseas territories
• Facilitate, lead and manage the mobilisation and delivery of multiple projects
• Oversee all programme activities with responsibility for contract management
• Develop successful relationships and work closely with stakeholders from HMG and other Governments
• Manage and prioritise the workload of self and the team to ensure delivery of key objectives

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile which 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.

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• A demonstrable knowledge and experience of project management and strategy management.
• Demonstrate a high standard of drafting ability to allow writing high quality reports, papers and submissions.
• Proven track record of preparing, writing, and clearing of senior level briefings up to ministerial level.
• Proven verbal and written diplomacy and negotiating skills at senior and cross-governmental level.
• Demonstrate the ability to horizon scan and use structured reasoning to develop potential solutions.
• Knowledge of the legal framework of the Red Ensign Group British Shipping Registers and constitutional relationship between the UK Government and its Crown Dependencies/Overseas Territories.
• Knowledge of the IMO Instruments Implementation Code and the international obligations required for flag, port and coastal States.
• Understanding and practical experience of the development and legal framework of inter-department and inter-government MoUs.
• ISM/ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent auditing experience/qualifications.
• Understanding and application of management of departmental budgets.

Additional Information

Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) is the largest and most diverse professional community across the Civil Service. Many of us will have an association with several professional communities or specialisms, ODP applies to all public facing roles / or a role that is primarily aligned to supporting the work of those with public facing roles. All critical to the delivery of UK public services.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkR_okX2T1U

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

Regular travel to other offices will be required, which may involve international and/or overnight stays.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Visa Sponsorship

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