Navigation Manager

Northern Lighthouse Board; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish navigation authority is looking for an experienced Navigation Manager to oversee navigational requirements and manage a team in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate should be a Master Mariner or equivalent with knowledge of Scottish waters. This position offers a hybrid working model and is vital for ensuring Aids to Navigation meet international standards. Join us to make an impact in marine navigation alongside our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Must be a Master Mariner or equivalent (RNCQ).
• Broad knowledge and practical experience of Scottish waters.
• Experience managing a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee navigational requirements for Aids to Navigation.
• Manage a team of four navigation professionals.
• Contribute to NLB’s strategy and plan.

Skills

Master Mariner or equivalent (RNCQ)

Knowledge of Scottish waters

Team management

Job description

Salary: £76,421 per annum rising to £83,339

Location: Edinburgh

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Master Mariner or equivalent (RNCQ) to join us as Navigation Manager. The role is based at our HQ in central Edinburgh, with the option of hybrid working.

You will oversee the navigational requirements and superintendence function for all Aids to Navigation (AtoN) in Scottish and Isle of Man waters to ensure they meet international standards. Managing a team of four navigation professionals, you will also contribute to NLB’s strategy and plan to ensure the provision of a suitable mix of Aids to Navigation.

You must be a Master Mariner or equivalent (RNCQ), with a broad knowledge and practical experience of Scottish waters.

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