Tor Bay Harbour Authority, Torbay, Devon
Competitive Salary – commensurate with experience
The Team Manager and Deputy Harbour Master supports the Harbour Master in the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of Tor Bay Harbour. This role plays a key part in enforcing statutory obligations, overseeing harbour operations, ensuring compliance with national legislation, local bylaws, and Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Harbour Master in managing daily harbour activities across Torquay, Brixham, and Paignton harbours.
- Monitor and control vessel movements to ensure the safe navigation and berthing of commercial, fishing, and leisure craft.
- Manage and supervise harbour personnel and support staff, including providing operational leadership and responding to incidents and emergencies.
- Enforce local bylaws, directions, and statutory harbour regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date marine safety management systems and contribute to ongoing compliance with the PMSC.
- Coordinate and conduct patrols, inspections, and audits of facilities and moorings.
- Support the management of marine assets and infrastructure, including maintenance planning and operational readiness.
- Act as Duty Harbour Master when required, including out-of-hours and on-call responsibilities.
- Liaise with stakeholders including port users, commercial operators, local authorities, and emergency services.
- Assist in the organisation of marine events and ensure appropriate risk assessments and safety measures are in place.
Requirements:
- Relevant maritime qualifications such as STCW certification, RYA/MCA qualifications, or a Harbour Master's Certificate.
- Substantial marine or port operations experience, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Sound knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code, health and safety legislation, and maritime regulations.
- Ability to manage operations in a busy, multi-user harbour environment.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- IT literacy and experience with marine or port management systems.
- Experience with environmental and conservation issues in a coastal setting.
- Training in incident command systems or emergency response coordination.
- Full UK driving licence.
This role involves working in all weather conditions and may require flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, as part of an on-call duty rota.
As we have engaged The List to conduct this recruitment assignment for us, please apply with an up-to-date CV direct to dephm@thelistuk.com.
About Torbay Council: There has never been a better time to be part of the Torbay team. There is real momentum building, fuelled by our shared sense of purpose and ambition. Everyone who works here has the same thing in common: to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay. Our ambition goes beyond our council offices. The whole community is keen to see good ideas take hold and develop into something amazing.
We are a small unitary authority, and you’ll discover Torbay is a place where you can make things happen quickly. We are responsible for all local government functions, from highways and planning to social care and housing – and of course the harbours, beaches, and inshore and offshore waters. We are a team of over 1,000, working across hundreds of services, making us one of the largest employers in Torbay.
