The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is the organisation behind the trusted Admiralty brand. Providing award winning world coverage for navigational charts, products and services. Already the market leader in the provision of information to international merchant shipping, we are now forging a strong presence in other market sectors as well as advancing the development of digital products.
This position will see you create and maintain Sailing Directions, which need to be constantly updated. You will be responsible for assessing navigationally significant information and liaison with other departments within the UKHO. You will build relationships with port authorities, harbour masters and other Hydrographic Offices and advise other branches within the operations department in the UKHO. Ultimately; you’ll need considerable experience in shipping and navigation, pay great attention to detail, exercise sound judgement and write coherently. It’s essential you’ve held an MCA Class 1 (Deck) Certificate of Competence, or, have held the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (X) in the Royal Navy.
Salary increments up to £26,800 will be performance related. This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post, for which applicants must be British citizens, citizens of the Irish Republic, a commonwealth state, or EEA Nationals. Successful applicants will require DVA security clearance, you will therefore, need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 months.
Please visit www.ukho.gov.uk for an information sheet and an application form. Alternatively you can contact the Recruitment Team at the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office,
Admiralty Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2DN. Tel: 01823 723353,
email: recruitment@ukho.gov.uk