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Vacancy for Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents

We are seeking a Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents. This Southampton-based role is an excellent senior leadership opportunity.

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Vacancy closed on 10 March 2024.

Your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

  • providing direction for the timely conduct of high-quality marine accident investigations

  • ensuring the highest standards of governance and commercial management in relation to the procurement of the equipment, facilities, site management and technical support, as required for investigations and ongoing operational activities

  • validating causal analysis conducted during investigations, overseeing the formulation of well-founded recommendations and quality assuring investigations and investigation reports

  • developing and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of industry stakeholders, including the sharing of good practice in the field of marine accident investigation

  • alternating with the Chief Inspector on-call as the duty head of branch and deputising, as necessary, for the Chief Inspector to perform the legal and governance duties of that role and to represent the branch when engaging with senior stakeholders in the government, industry and overseas

You must be prepared to travel throughout the UK (for which you will need a full UK driving licence) as well as overseas.

For further information about this position and how to apply see Civil Service Jobs, Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents, Ref: 340278

Closing date: 10 March 2024

Published 19 February 2024