Overview

The Team Leader – Marine Superintendent reports to the Executive Manager- Ferries, Airports and Ports Infrastructure and is a member of the service management team.

The Team Leader - Marine Superintendent provides information and advice to the Executive Manager to support service and directorate decision taking and the provision of support to Elected Members in determining the Council's overall strategic objectives and priorities in relation to Ferry Operations.

Responsibilities

Manage the Ferries Marine Superintendent operations team, providing a customer focussed efficient and effective delivery of services in accordance with the Council's values, objectives, targets and statutory obligations.

This includes responsibility for the following functions: vessel crewing, vessel operations.

Provide professional advice to the Executive Manager, Director and Elected Members with respect to the development, planning and delivery of services to ensure the Council fulfils all statutory requirements and implements relevant policies in respect of these services.

Additional Information

The grade of this post is M

This post is not career graded

Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)

Permanent Full Time post for 48.72 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year

A relocation package does not apply to this post

We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland

You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited

We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Port Administration Building, Sella Ness.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Sheena Summers - Team Leader - Contact on: 01595 744208 or email: ******

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information About Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you\'ll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society.

The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance.

Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities.

Factor in Shetland\'s impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find Out More About

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here

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