Total 10 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Portsmouth, PO1 2EP

Personal Assistant to Port Director & Deputy Port Director

Salary: Band 7 - £31,067 - £35,235 p.a.

Permanent

37 hours per week Monday to Friday

The City Council controls all its maritime activities through the Port Service. Portsmouth International Port comprises the International Cruise and Ferry Port, Flathouse and Albert Johnson Quays and the Camber.

What is the role?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join us and provide a Personal Assistant service to the Port Director (PD) of Portsmouth International Port, diary and travel management for the Deputy Port Director (DPD) and manage both reception and a business support administrator, who provides support to the senior management team at the port.

Please click HERE for the full job profile which gives you all of the main duties of the role!

Who is the person?

You need to have:

1. Excellent literacy and numeracy (GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths is required due to the administrative work involved in the role.

2. Formal secretarial qualification or equivalent standard is desirable or experience of working as an effective personal Assistant at Director level, with the ability to take concise minutes and capture actions accurately, preferably in a corporate environment.

3. Excellent communication and customer service skills.

4. The ability to converse at ease with customers and politicians.

5. Excellent grammar to be able to draft letters from a short brief.

6. Excellent organisational skills.

7. Proficient with M365 applications, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Word and Powerpoint.

9. Shorthand (beneficial but not essential).

10. Experience of working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment and using own initiative to problem solve.

11. Experience of diary management and outstanding organisation skills to ensure that the PD and DPD have everything required for the day ahead.

12. Good attention to detail with proven ability to think ahead and plan workload.

13. Proven experience of analysing office management processes to make them more efficient.

14. Cost management through challenging invoice payments. Setting up orders and checking invoices.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Mike Sellers, Port Director on 023 9285 5901.

Closing date: 1st December 2024

Interviews: 16th/17th December 2024

When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please ensure your C.V. is tailored to the role following the advice above. And that it includes include your full work history, explaining any gaps and includes employers name and address. Please click HERE for the full job profile!

All employees and third parties working at the Portsmouth International Port are subject to a Substance Misuse - Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy and the Port reserves the right to carry out with cause and random testing.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme
• Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays
• We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Potential to purchase additional annual leave
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit an experienced leader to lead the development of an outstanding Trust Maths curriculum alongside leading the Maths faculty in a Trust School. This role will be based at our Mayfield School.

If you are interested in joining our incredible team, we would love to hear from you and we strongly recommend you come and visit our schools.

What the school offers its staff

Salterns Academy Trust aims to provide an excellent inclusive education for every student in each school within the Trust. The Trust currently operates two schools for students aged 11-16, and an all through school with students aged 4-16, in the North Island area of Portsmouth. Admiral Lord Nelson School, Trafalgar School and Mayfield School provide excellent, inclusive education for over 3600 students.

Further details about the role

Contact

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a tour of Mayfield School, please contact, Zia Hawtin on 02392693432 ext. 260 or email recruitment@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk.

To apply, please complete the application form that can be found on the Salterns Trust website https://salternstrust.co.uk/careers. Please submit completed applications to recruitment@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

The Salterns Academy Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks including an online check.

Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
• If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk.

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.

The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the necessary details to allow a check to be made.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows:

• warnings, reprimands, and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificate.
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically disclosed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Purposes:

To lead the development of an outstanding Trust Maths curriculum which enables teachers and relevant support staff to ensure effective learning for all students so that they all make expected or better progress over time.

To lead the implementation of the Maths curriculum across all trust schools to ensure the application of innovative and effective pedagogical practices which are aligned with the Trust Teaching and Learning Principles, that lead to strong outcomes for all learners.

To lead the Maths faculty in a Trust school where needed and fulfil the duties of the role.

Accountabilities:

1. Leading and Managing Policy.

2. Leading and Managing Achievement.

3. Leading and Managing Teaching and Learning.

4. Leading and Managing People.

5. Leading and Managing Resources.

6. Additional Duties.

To provide outreach curriculum school improvement work as directed by the Education Director.

To lead aspects of the delivery of the Personal Development Curriculum as required, and to ensure the promotion of students’ physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

To be a tutor and play an active role in the contribution to their House ethos.

To consistently model the Trust’s expected standards of Teaching and Learning or better, in all areas of their own practice.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employees
• A highly skilled, diverse and driven team of committed employees to work with
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to an Occupational Health provider
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community
• An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work

Commitment to safeguarding

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Assistant Director/Consultant in Public Health

Band: 17, Salary: £87,519 - £96,522 p.a.

We welcome applications for full (37 hours) and part-time employment, please indicate how many hours you are applying for.

Working together to shape the great waterfront city

Civic Offices, Portsmouth

Your New Role

Do you have what it takes to make a real difference to health and wellbeing in one of the South’s main cities?

Portsmouth is a great city with a bright future. As part of shaping the great waterfront city, the city council is committed to making Portsmouth a great place for our residents to live and work. The role of Assistant Director/Consultant in Public Health is a senior position within the Public Health Directorate and will report to the Director of Public Health.

In Health and Care Portsmouth, the city has set out a clear direction for future services across the local care system in a challenging financial environment; the overall ambition is to have leadership of the 'place' working within the integrated care system. The Assistant Director/Consultant in Public Health (CPH) will be expected to work in partnership with other teams at the Council and external stakeholder to help deliver this vision and improve outcomes for our residents. This will be achieved by a combination of strategic leadership and the commissioning and / or direct delivery of public health services.

What you will need to succeed

This is a senior role within the Public Health Directorate Management Team and we are looking for a consultant with senior leadership experience who can influence stakeholders to make decisions and policy changes, often in challenging and complex environments.

The post holder will have strategic responsibility for some health improvement, health protection, healthcare, public health areas and public health input into children's, adults and families. The post will be part of the Public Health Directorate and will report to the Director of Public Health for Portsmouth. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly within the public health team and take on other areas dependent on the needs of the population and team.

This is an exciting time for Public Health in Portsmouth. We are working closely with children's and families services, Adult Social Care and with NHS HIOW (ICB) on the 'place' health and wellbeing agenda. There are opportunities to work across the Hampshire, Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (ICS) on Prevention and Health Inequalities, and on areas such as Population Health, Cost of Living and violence reduction. We want to recruit a leader who will shape, lead and drive our public health work plan, supporting our City based public health team to improve the health outcomes for our residents.

What you'll get in return

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return and potential to remain in the NHS Pension Scheme subject to eligibility.
• We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.

Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

Application process:

How to apply: To find out more about this pivotal role please review the full job profile (click here) for further details on the post and remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the profile. You may wish to attach an additional letter or document to supplement your application. Please read this alongside the 'How to apply' document on the home page of the careers portal. PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.

To view the structure chart please click here.

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Closing: Sunday 3 November 2024.

Applications received after this may not be considered.

Interview date: Wednesday 19 November 2024.

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The relevant background checks will be applied before a firm offer of employment is made.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

As part of any recruitment process, Portsmouth City Council collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. Portsmouth City Council is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Completing and sending an application in for a vacancy is your consent for us to process your data for the purpose of recruitment. Your data is not used in any other way and you can withdraw your consent at any point in the recruitment process and we will destroy or delete your information.

For more detailed information on what we collect, how we use, store, delete data and your rights you can access a privacy statement on our Job board.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join The Thinking Schools Academy Trust as Regional Director & Executive Principal of The Portsmouth Academy

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of education? The Thinking Schools Academy Trust invites you to apply for the role of Regional Director.

This is a unique opportunity to lead our Portsmouth schools while serving as the Executive Principal of The Portsmouth Academy, a school dedicated to empowering every student to think critically and achieve their full potential.

With a focus on strategic leadership, school improvement, and operational management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our academies. If you are resilient, collaborative, and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this key leadership role.

Why This Role is Perfect for You

• Dual Impact:As Director of Education - South, you'll oversee our Portsmouth schools, working alongside a team of two other regional directors (South West and South East), including a dedicated Deputy Director of Primaries for Portsmouth.Additionally, you'll lead The Portsmouth Academy, with a strong and experienced Senior Leadership Team in place, designed specifically to provide the support you need to drive innovation and excellence in one of the city's most dynamic schools.
• Comprehensive Support:You will join an experienced and supportive Executive Trust Leadership Team. A term 5 handover (or sooner)will allow you to work alongside the current post holder before they move into their new role within the Trust. This will ensure a smooth transition, providing you with the insight and support you need to hit the ground running.
• Collaborative Leadership:Join a network of passionate educators who believe in the power of thinking about their thinking. You'll work closely with the Leadership Team at The Portsmouth Academy as well as other leaders across the trust to create and implement strategies that foster success across the board.

What We Are Looking For

• High Academic Expectations: Hold unwavering high expectations for all students, regardless of their prior attainment or socio-economic backgrounds, ensuring every student has the opportunity to excel.
• Aspirational Culture: Possess the ability to cultivate a culture of aspiration amongst staff and students and create a supportive learning environment where every student can achieve their academic potential.
• Community Engagement: Be a passionate advocate for The Portsmouth Academy and our Portsmouth schools within the wider community, fostering strong relationships.
• Emotional Intelligence: Exhibit high levels of emotional intelligence, understanding and managing your own emotions, while effectively leading and inspiring others.
• Inclusion knowledge: Understand, embrace and be an advocate for strong inclusion practice in schools and actively drive this across the TSAT South region.
• Effective Team Leadership: Bring highly developed people skills and extensive experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve shared goals.
• Dynamic Communication: Possess excellent public speaking skills and the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and the wider community.
• Curriculum Expertise: Be fully acquainted with the demands and requirements of the curriculum, ensuring that our educational programs meet the highest standards and prepare students for future success.

To conclude we are seeking a leader who is not just experienced but inspired by the opportunity to shape the educational journey of thousands of students. Your innovative approach and commitment to excellence will be key in driving our mission forward.

Join us and lead with passion, purpose, and excellence!

What the school offers its staff

Our mission is to “transform life chances”; at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust we believe education has the power to change lives; children only have one chance to get this right. To ensure all our academies focus on our mission, school leaders translated our mission to core values that are demonstrated and evident in all our Academies:

Child First, Aspire, Challenge, Achieve

What our Trust will offer you:

• Coaching Environment:Vast support network including the CEO, Executive Team and other Directors to support you on your development journey;
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your knowledge of the Trust and our metacognitive approaches;
• Professional Development:With a strong and supportive Leadership and Management team within the Trust, we are focused on providing our staff with bespoke CPD;
• Central Services for Schools:The Trust employs experts in all major support services to focus on operations and infrastructure, giving time back to teachers to focus on education;
• Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice;
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers;
• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards;
• Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher;
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme;
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff;
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.

Considering a move to Portsmouth?

Located on the picturesque southern coast, Portsmouth offers the perfect blend of maritime history, vibrant culture, and modern amenities:

• Rich Historical Heritage: Discover Portsmouth’s deep-rooted naval history with iconic landmarks like the historic dockyard and the world-renowned HMS Victory.
• Vibrant Cultural Scene: Portsmouth is a lively hub of activities, with regular events, festivals, and a thriving arts scene that brings the city to life year-round.
• Affordable Living: With average house prices around £263,000 (source: Rightmove), Portsmouth offers a cost-effective living option compared to the national average of £282,000 (source: gov.uk).
• Strong Community Spirit: Portsmouth boasts a diverse and welcoming community, where a strong sense of camaraderie and support is felt throughout the city.

Make Portsmouth your new home, and experience a unique blend of coastal charm and urban excitement.Relocation package available.

Take the Next Step

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now to join a Trust that values thinking, creativity, and excellence. Lead with us, and help shape the future of education in Portsmouth.

For an informal (and confidential) conversation about the role and to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact our recruitment partners Propelo on01273 222 877, email tsat@propelo.co.uk or visit tsat.our-careers.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Your new company
A fast-growing UK-based organisation with deep ties in the maritime space that delivers cutting-edge solutions to its client group. Due to planned growth, a Finance Director is required on a permanent basis.

Your new role
As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy, supporting expansion in both domestic and global markets.
You will develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with growth objectives, particularly in the international trade sector. You will collaborate with the other members of the executive leadership team to set financial goals, budgets, and forecasts.
You will oversee all aspects of international trade finance, including import/export regulations, foreign exchange management, and trade compliance, as well as evaluating and mitigating financial risks associated with cross-border transactions.
You will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards, maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure integrity in financial reporting. You will optimise cash flow management strategies to support operational needs and capital investments.
In this role you will lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide guidance and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of the finance team.

What you'll need to succeed
Relevant accounting qualification (ACA; ACCA; CIMA)Proven experience in a senior finance role, including international trading and preferably within the defence sector.
Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels of the organisation.
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

What you'll get in return
Up to £110,000 pa plus benefits.

What you need to do now


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Main duties of the job Undertakes a broad range of techniques including a range of highly specialised Cardiac Investigations in either Echocardiography or Cardiac Rhythm Management. Interprets results and provides factual reports on investigations that directly affect patient outcomes. Takes a leadership role, managing teams of Cardiac Physiologists /Assistant Technical Officers. Takes a lead in providing education to a multidisciplinary team, and contributes to the development of other staff within the department. Takes responsibility for self-learning in specialist field. Leads and participates in Clinical audit and Research and Development activities. Ability to deputise for Band 8 Physiologist.

3110 High St, Portsmouth, Virginia, 23707-3427, United States of America

We love our patients. We think you will, too.

Take the next step in developing and utilizing your leadership and management skills to help patients live better lives. The Assistant Facility Administrator assists in managing the overall operations for nursing services and care at a chronic hemodialysis facility and assists in assuring the safe, therapeutic nursing management of the ESRD (end state renal disease) patient.

Duties may include working the floor 2-3 days per week as a registered nurse, working with the facility manager in overall facility and teammate management and/or acting as the manager in his/her absence. The AFA will partner with Regional Operations Director to identify and address employee and patient concerns to drive towards Regional goals and standards

If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you.

We offer career options to fit your lifestyle.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as an Assistant Healthcare Facility Administrator:

• A community first, company second culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Requirements:

• Registered Nursing license strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in dialysis facility preferred
• Current CPR certification required (or certification obtained within 60 days of hire)
• Completed training program approved by the medical director and the governing body as required by CMS guidelines prior to operating the water treatment system
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required; functional proficiency in all DaVita clinical and business applications required within 90 days
• Passion for making a difference in people's lives

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

The Deputy Director of Midwifery will work very closely with the Director of Maternity Services & Midwifery leading the strategic, quality and operational management of maternity services. To achieve this, the post holder needs to be an excellent communicator and to be able to work effectively in partnership with other members of the MDT and with women & birthing people to ensure smooth operational running of the service and achievement of the strategic deliverables around quality and safety of care. In working closely with and having opportunities for deputising for the Director of Midwifery, this deputy role will allow the successful candidate to obtain valuable strategic experience to contribute to professional development in readiness for a future Director role. You will be made very welcome in our friendly service and will be leading a team of excellent and dedicated matrons.

JMSC offers government departments and agencies a central point of UK maritime expertise and understanding to assist policy and decision making.

JMSC works internationally - with states and with key international organisations - to support information sharing, relationship development, and capacity building efforts.

The key elements of JMSC are:

The National Maritime Information Centre (NMIC), which since 2010 has provided a mechanism for the UK’s civilian and military maritime and law enforcement focused organisations to fuse intelligence, data, and capabilities. This maximises operational impact at home and abroad.
Joint Maritime Security Centre - Operations, which utilises cutting edge technology to provide 24/7 monitoring of UK waters. It can swiftly identify maritime security incidents and enable the effective coordination of the UK’s aerial and at-sea assets to respond – ensuring the safety and security of all those who use our seas.
The new JMSC Assessment capability, which will produce global strategic maritime security assessments to inform UK government and other stakeholders of threats within or emanating from the maritime domain. This also provides support to the UK sanctions regimes.
These functions are supported by the JMSC Strategy team, which includes workforce planning, programme management, financial planning and controls, and policy development.
Job description
The Deputy Director (DD) Strategy is one of four Deputy Director’s within JMSC: one of two Grade 6 civil servants, alongside two Royal Navy Captains. Together with the Head of JMSC and the Chief Technology Officer, they make up the JMSC Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The postholder will also be a member of the broader Senior Management Team.

DD Strategy is responsible for the JMSC strategy function, which includes our business support functions (Human Resources, recruitment, finance, risk management etc); information management and security (across a complex stakeholder landscape and within an opaque legal framework); Programme Management for our extensive portfolio of contracts to deliver maritime Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities; corporate governance including our relationship with our Senior Sponsors; and organisational design and development.

DD Strategy will play a key role in preparing for, and ultimately submitting, our funding bid to Spending Review 2024 in conjunction with our senior sponsors.


Please also note candidates will be required to obtain DV clearance before starting in the role.

We are looking for a person who can:

Lead the JMSC Strategy and Policy function, including direct line management of 2 Grade 7/Grade 7 equivalent Assistant Directors and 16 staff in total (a mix of Civil Servants and contractors).
Lead the preparation and submission of the JMSC Spending Review bid, in conjunction with our Senior Sponsors.
Own the route relationship with the Home Office and Department for Transport sponsor teams.
Lead JMSC’s development of policy and contribution to cross Whitehall policy development.
On behalf of Head of JMSC, be the ELT owner for the JMSC People Plan and annual Business Plan.
Ensure the effective delivery of the JMSC Governance Function, including liaison with the Senior Sponsors in the Department for Transport, Home Office and Border Force, and the provision of routine and ad hoc reporting.
Ensure effective provision of business support functions to JMSC as a whole, including (but not limited to): HR, recruitment and workforce planning; financial planning and controls; oversight of the JMSC Programme Management function; information management and security and business resilience.
Ensure the effective delivery of the JMSC Private Office function in support of Head JMSC.
Horizon scan the national and international maritime security environment, identifying capability gaps or emerging trends which may require JMSC to influence government thinking or provide capability to address.
As necessary, be prepared to sponsor or coordinate the work of bespoke reviews/commissions as required by the Head of JMSC, the JMSC Joint Governance Board or the National Maritime Security Committee (Officials).
Be prepared to deputise for Head of JMSC, as required.
Develop and maintain a good understanding of the UK and international maritime security landscape and current issues/challenges.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with key partners in our Senior Sponsoring departments, as well as the Ministry of Defence (Royal Navy), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs/Marine Management Organisation and across policing and wider law enforcement.
Complete role specific training as deemed necessary by Head JMSC: this may include (but is not limited to) a bespoke induction course and external qualifications including Multi Agency Gold Incident Command (MAGIC) and National Inter-agency Liaison Officer (NILO) training.
Person specification
Essential Criteria

Candidates are expected to demonstrate and /or have experience of the following:

Leading complex teams drawn from multiple organisations.
Successfully working with and influencing a broad range of stakeholders and partner agencies.
Demonstrate sound judgement and decision making, utilising all available information.
Strong communicator, with strong drafting skills and the ability to communicate complex operational or policy matters effectively to a broad audience.
Knowledge of working in a national security focused policy or operational area.
Knowledge of business planning processes and/or workforce planning.

Please follow link for full job specification.