Navigation Advisory Services Officer (Shore-based)

Irish Lights is currently recruiting a Navigation Advisory Services Officer on a specified purpose contract for a minimum duration of 8 months. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mariner with commercial sea-going and/or shore based experience. The role will report to the Navigation Services Manager and will work closely with the Local Aids to Navigation (LAToN) Lead and other members of the eNavigation and Maritime Services Team.

This specified purpose contract would be an ideal opportunity to allow the successful candidate gain an insight into the operation of a modern General Lighthouse Authority, tasked with the provision, superintendence and management of aids to navigation for the safety of all sectors and maritime users. The successful candidate will develop their existing experience in stakeholder management, customer support, navigation risk assessments and commercial contracts and have the opportunity to build upon their professional network in wider industries.

THE ROLE

The Navigation Advisory Services Officer will assist Irish Lights to meet some of the additional requirements identified in our new strategy “Safe Seas – Connected Coasts”. These requirements are primarily in support of improved superintendence and management of Local AtoN and Local Lighthouse Authorities; identification and development of commercial opportunities and identification and development of value added opportunities.

THE REQUIREMENTS

This role requires a mix of regulatory and business development skillsets. Previous experience in defining and developing new services for commercial clients would be an advantage. The statutory aspect of the role requires excellent people skills and an ability to establish and build relationships across multiple agencies and community organisations. The Commercial and Value Added aspects require proven business sales ability and a growth mind-set. As the role will operate in the statutory, commercial and added value aspects of the business, care must be taken to avoid conflicts of interest. This varied, shore based role will involve a mix of office based work (Dun Laoghaire) and a significant amount of time on the coast.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be Officer of the Watch (Deck) STCW 95 or fishing or naval equivalent qualified. A degree level qualification in a relevant field is desirable.

Please visit our website to view the Candidate Briefing Pack for further information on the role and the requirements - Navigation Advisory Services Officer (irishlights.ie)

The closing date for applications is Friday, 12 November 2021. Please apply by sending a CV and cover letter to Gemma Gregan at recruit@irishlights.ie. Please view Irish Lights Job Applicant Privacy Notice on the Vacancies page.