Harbour Support Officer

Salary

Grade 7 (scp 14) £28,624

Employment

Permanent Full Time 37 hours a week

Do you have great customer service and administrative skills, with a good grasp of Chichester Harbour’s navigation and maritime regulations?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Harbour Support Officer to take on a varied role, providing administrative and customer service support as a key member of our harbour and reception teams.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the allocation of jetty berths, ensuring smooth and effective management of harbour space based at our Itchenor harbour office.
• Providing maritime knowledge and support to the reception team, helping visitors and harbour users with queries and guidance.
• Handling face-to-face and telephone enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Provide administrative support for the team, including issuing harbour dues plaques, management of the Safety Management System, risk assessments, Port Marine Safety Code compliance, mooring management, vessel licensing, and handling building maintenance requests.

About You

You will have:

• • Good knowledge of Chichester Harbour, including local maritime regulations and navigation.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a professional telephone manner.
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach, demonstrating the ability to use initiative and adapt to changing priorities.

About Us

Chichester Harbour National Landscape is  a unique organisation that is the only Statutory Harbour Authority with responsibility for a National Landscape. It is both one of the busiest recreational harbours in Europe and one of the most important sites for wildlife in the UK.  The harbour is home to more than 10,000 vessels, over 3,000 moorings, six marinas and 14 Sailing club and a popular location for many water sports from rowing, canoeing and paddleboarding to wing foiling.

Working with Us

At Chichester Harbour Conservancy, we believe in creating a workplace that’s all about excellence, collaboration, and empowerment. This is your chance to join our vibrant team. If you’re looking for a  role that is varied, rewarding and people focused we’d love to hear from you! Benefits include, a Local Government Pension Scheme and an annual leave allowance of 32 days (including bank holidays).

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th July at 9am.

See full details of the role in the job description.

Please apply using the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Application Form.

Send your completed application form to Recruitment@conservancy.co.uk

For any enquiries about the role please contact Jo Cox on 01243 512301