Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
Summary Information for vacancy - reference SCS/2010/3
Department
Department for Transport
Salary
C£90k
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, South East
Closing Date
23 April 2010
Interviews start
23 April 2010
Grade
Not Specified
Seniority
Senior
Pay frequency
Monthly
Appointment Terms
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Full time
Travel required
Sometimes
No of vacancies
1
Field of work
Senior leadership
Brief Description
Background:
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is the UK body charged with investigating marine accidents with the sole purpose of saving lives and improving safety at sea. Based in Southampton, it is funded and administered by the Department for Transport, but is operationally independent.
It is responsible for investigating accidents and incidents involving UK vessels anywhere in the world, and all vessels of any nationality within UK territorial waters. Its aim of improving safety of life at sea and the avoidance of accidents in future, is achieved through rigorous investigations and the publication of reports containing recommendations to those best placed to act on them. Its investigations are quite separate from those for blame or litigation.
The Branch has 40 staff and an annual budget of £4.1m. Specialist staff who conduct the investigations have a professional background, most having served at sea as a Master or a Chief Engineer.
Vacancy description
The Role
The Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Branch, including overall management of four teams of Inspectors in the conduct of investigations. He or she will also represent the Branch at national and international level when dealing with a wide range of contacts and stakeholders.
Objectives of role
o To improve safety at sea.
o To discharge the UK’s responsibility for the independent safety investigation of marine accidents.
o To satisfy all stakeholders that marine accidents are investigated in an exemplary manner.
Key responsibilities
o Ensuring that all accident investigations are conducted thoroughly and effectively and that they meet the requirements and expectations of national and international regulations.
o Providing direction for the conduct of marine accident investigations.
o Developing and promulgating appropriate recommendations.
o Quality assurance of the MAIB’s investigation reports.
o Dealing with often complex legal issues affecting MAIB’s work.
o Providing senior management focus for the overall administration of the Branch.
o Direct management of five Principal Inspectors of Marine Accidents (who in turn have 17 specialist staff reporting to them), and the MAIB’s Head of Administration.
Skills
Person Specification
Essential:
o A professional background at a senior level within the marine industry;
o A professional qualification in a recognised marine discipline, with substantial senior level experience at sea;
o Experience of sensitive negotiations to resolve difficult situations;
o Excellent written skills to be applied to the process of quality checking investigation reports;
o Excellent communication skills that extend to media appearances and senior representational roles;
o Well developed leadership skills.
Essential criteria:
See above
Qualifications
Desirable criteria:
o Shore management experience within the commercial shipping industry
o Knowledge and experience of marine accident investigation, including relevant techniques and technologies
o Experience of accountability for significant expenditure while ensuring value for money.
Further information
CRB check required - Yes
Regulated by OCSC - Yes
Reserved for existing civil servants - No
Reserved for UK nationals - Yes
How to apply
To apply, please send completed application form ensuring that you demonstrate how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the post, to:
SCSRecruitment@dft.gsi.gov.uk. You are not required to send a separate CV. Please also include current salary level and the names and contact details of 2 referees. Referees will not be contacted without your permission and only after job offers have been made.
The closing date for applications is 23rd April 2010.
The selection process is evidence based. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo psychometric testing, and an interview on 20th May 2010.
1. Contact Information
Should you wish to have an informal, confidential discussion about the post, please email your contact details to becky.thoseby@dft.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 020 7944 2558 (during office hours).
Please note that returning the diversity monitoring questionnaire is mandatory. If you do not return the form your application will automatically be sifted out of the process. The form will not be seen by anyone involved in the recruitment process and is simply a method to collect diversity information for us to improve the diversity in the Department for Transport.
26031024056_Application Form - maibdci.doc
26031024047_DCI candidate brief.doc
