Team Leader - Deputy Harbour Master

Job Description

The Team Leader – Deputy Harbour Master – Marine reports to the Executive Manager - Harbour Master and is a member of the service management team.  The Team Leader provides information and advice to the Executive Manager to support service and directorate decision taking and the provision of support to Elected Members in determining the Council’s overall strategic objectives and priorities.

Manage the VTSO and Port Safety Officer teams and the customer focused, efficient and effective delivery of services in accordance with the Council’s values, objectives, targets and statutory obligations.

Provide professional advice to the Executive Manager, Director and Elected Members with respect to the development, planning and delivery of services to ensure the Council fulfils all statutory requirements and implements relevant policies in respect of these services.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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Requirements

• The grade of this post is L
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata) and contracted overtime payment.
• Permanent Full Time post for 42.0 Hours per Week (37 hours and 5 hours contracted overtime), 52.18 weeks per year
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at the Port Administration Building, Sella Ness

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Greg Maitland, Executive Manager - Harbour Master - 01595744209 - greg.maitland@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Responsibilities

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

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Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here

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