Port Manager

Port Manager/Harbour Master - £68,000 - £80,000
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Port Manager with Harbour Master duties, to oversee safe and efficient operations at our Loch Ryan port.

In this critical role, you will foster strong relationships with vessels and customers, manage check-in and check-out processes, and collaborate with Fleet operations to optimise ship-to-shore activities. You'll also take on key Harbour Master responsibilities, ensuring compliance with marine safety regulations. Driving continuous improvement, promoting a proactive safety culture, and overseeing incident reporting and claims will be central to the role. Join us in delivering excellence in port and harbour management.

Some of your key responsibilities:
- Oversee all operational aspects of Port, Freight, and Passenger activities.
- Direct and manage port operations through effective communication with colleagues, passengers, and external bodies such as Government Agencies, Police, Health and Safety, and Security authorities.
- Manage resource allocation and monitor expenditure, coordinating with local HR as needed.
- Ensure port operations, including ship loading/unloading, comply with Stena Line
- Safety Management Systems, health and safety legislation, and government security regulations.
- Optimise port activities to achieve operational KPIs and cost efficiency.
- Develop and maintain a functional, efficient organisational structure to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Motivate and develop the operations team to maintain high performance standards.
- Represent the company in dealings with port authorities and key customers.
- Oversee terminal development projects in collaboration with Port Authorities.
- Lead and implement development and safety projects.
- Provide agency services as required.
- Ensure proper incident investigations and damage prevention measures are in place.
- Manage marine services, including tugboats and pilots, and handle all pilotage matters.
- Ensure Harbour Master statutory competence is maintained within the port.
- Oversee the maintenance of port infrastructure, including terminal areas, quays, ramps, berths, and gangways.
- Ensure bathymetry, surveying, and dredging requirements are met for the port.
- Comply with the Port Marine Safety Code in accordance with the Port of Loch Ryan’s Safety Management System.
- Lead port employees associated with the UK Port Harbour Authority.
- Ensure Harbour Revision Orders are applied for when required, facilitating development works and changes to port powers.
- Ensure post-Brexit regulatory compliance from a port perspective.

What you will experience
At Stena Line, we understand that everything is interconnected. By facilitating the movement of people and goods, we play a crucial role in driving the growth of businesses and communities. Our commitment goes beyond transportation; we are on an exciting and transformative journey, embracing technological advancements and evolving digital behaviours to continually innovate and enhance our services. By doing so, we aim to deliver meaningful results that truly make a difference to our customers.

Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience (£68,000 - £80,000) 
- Fantastic work-life balance
- Concessionary travel on any on Irish Sea/North Sea route
- 75% Discounts on UK Rail travel
- Company pension & life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and equipment
- Wellbeing cash plan - claim back your expenses for dental, eyesight testing, health screening and much more
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous training, coaching and development within a helpful and encouraging environment with progression opportunities

Who you are
Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. Regardless of your role, welcoming, caring and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face.  You will be someone who welcome’s new challenges, has an ability to build long lasting relationships and act as a role model when it comes to leadership. You will need to be reliable and prepared for any situation, with on-call availability. As a Port Manager at Stena Line, you can be trusted to make decisions, act and deliver results. As a leader at Stena Line, you are responsible to develop yourself, our people and our business.

Requirements:
- Master’s ticket is essential - Master's Unlimited CoC (II/2)
- Background in transport, logistics, shipping, or related
- Strong operational leadership skills
- Budget management.
- Prior experience in auditing procedures
- Knowledge of: Working environment – local/national laws and regulations, IMDG / Dangerous goods, International Port and Ship Security Code, MCA Oil Spill response, H&S Management systems, Working Knowledge of relevant international standards relating to Environmental, Health and Safety and Quality 
- Full UK Driving license

Interested? 
This is a Permanent position based in Loch Ryan Port within our Ports and Terminals department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English by 18th Nov 2024. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service.

If you have any questions regarding recruitment process you are welcome to contact Kathryn Gallagher, Talent Acquisition Partner, kathryn.Gallagher.bi@stenaline.com.

About Stena Line
As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 5,900 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, all actively support the daily business. 

Our purpose is to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.