Shipping Coordinator Gravesend, England
Job description
- Department: Chief Harbour Master’s Department
- Reporting to: VTS Operations Manager
- Grade: 9
- Salary: starting at £37,160 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance) rising to £40,391.25 per annum (inclusive of all allowances) following completion of training period
- Base: Gravesend, Kent
- Closing date: 2 May 2023
- Interview date: 12 May 2023
- Reference: 8A
Who we are:
The Port of London Authority is the statutory harbour authority for the tidal Thames and responsible for 95 miles of the River Thames from the Estuary to Teddington Lock in West London. We work to keep river users safe, protect and enhance the environment and promote the use of the river for trade and travel. London VTS is responsible for the safe and efficient navigation of a diverse range of commercial and leisure vessels in the Thames Estuary and lower reaches of the river covering an area of approximately 600 square miles.
The role:
As Shipping Coordinator, working within the VTS Department, you will be responsible for the timely management and coordination of all future vessel movements into and out of the Port of London ensuring efficiency of port operations for our stakeholders.
You will deal on a daily basis with a diverse range of stakeholders including vessel agents, vessel masters, PLA pilots, leisure users, the general public, berth operators and emergency services. It is essential that you enjoy teamwork, possess excellent communication and information technology skills and the ability to interpret, apply and enforce international, national and local regulations.
What we are looking for:
You should have the ability to obtain a sound working knowledge of the River and Estuary along with the Ports Byelaws, Directions and procedures. A recognised nautical qualification or a sound knowledge of shipboard and port operations would be desirable.
The Shipping Coordinator role provides an excellent foundation for progression into a VTS Officer position for the right candidate, as well as a ‘first step ashore’ for mariners wishing to move into the shore sector.
You will work a 35-hour week allocated to a rotating shift pattern with an overtime obligation according to operational demands.
Benefits package:
- 28 days annual leave
- Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
- Generous pension
- Onsite parking with electric charging
- Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to MyGymDiscounts
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact Simon Phillips on 01474 562211 or [email protected].
A full job description is available here.
To apply, please complete the application form, including the reference number stated above.
You are required to have a Right to Work in UK, as currently the PLA is not a sponsor employer, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.
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