What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Marine Services Officer position at Bristol City Council?
Bristol Harbour Authority – Growth and Regeneration Directorate
Contract:Casual (as required)
We are seeking reliable and skilled Casual Marine Services Officers to provide flexible operational support across Bristol City Docks. This role is ideal for individuals with marine experience who are looking for occasional or ad hoc work covering shifts, events, tidal operations and busy periods throughout the year.
Casual Officers play an important part in maintaining continuity of service, ensuring that the harbour remains safe, compliant and efficiently managed.
About The Role
As a Casual Marine Services Officer, you may be called upon to support a range of operational activities, including:
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future
What We Offer
To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your covering letter.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact:
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
Casual Marine Services Officer
Bristol Harbour Authority – Growth and Regeneration Directorate
Contract:Casual (as required)
We are seeking reliable and skilled Casual Marine Services Officers to provide flexible operational support across Bristol City Docks. This role is ideal for individuals with marine experience who are looking for occasional or ad hoc work covering shifts, events, tidal operations and busy periods throughout the year.
Casual Officers play an important part in maintaining continuity of service, ensuring that the harbour remains safe, compliant and efficiently managed.
What We Offer
To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your covering letter.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact:
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
Contract:Casual (as required)
We are seeking reliable and skilled Casual Marine Services Officers to provide flexible operational support across Bristol City Docks. This role is ideal for individuals with marine experience who are looking for occasional or ad hoc work covering shifts, events, tidal operations and busy periods throughout the year.
Casual Officers play an important part in maintaining continuity of service, ensuring that the harbour remains safe, compliant and efficiently managed.
About The Role
As a Casual Marine Services Officer, you may be called upon to support a range of operational activities, including:
- Undertaking patrols and day to day harbour operations.
- Assisting with vessel movements, berthing and waterway management.
- Supporting bridge and machinery operation during tidal and routine duties.
- Responding to emergency situations and incidents.
- Providing operational cover at Netham Lock when required.
- Supporting events, leisure activity coordination and general harbour use.
- Demonstrable experience in a marine or nautical environment.
- RYA Level 2 Powerboat qualification (essential).
- Confidence working from small boats and in a physically active role.
- Ability to swim.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to handle challenging or sensitive situations.
- Flexibility to work at short notice, including unsocial hours.
- Commitment to undertaking all required training.
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future
What We Offer
- A unique and dynamic working environment within a historic and operational harbour.
- Opportunities to develop specialist maritime and emergency response skills.
- The chance to play an important role in ensuring the safety, operation and reputation of the City Docks.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your covering letter.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact:
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
Casual Marine Services Officer
Bristol Harbour Authority – Growth and Regeneration Directorate
Contract:Casual (as required)
We are seeking reliable and skilled Casual Marine Services Officers to provide flexible operational support across Bristol City Docks. This role is ideal for individuals with marine experience who are looking for occasional or ad hoc work covering shifts, events, tidal operations and busy periods throughout the year.
Casual Officers play an important part in maintaining continuity of service, ensuring that the harbour remains safe, compliant and efficiently managed.
What We Offer
- A unique and dynamic working environment within a historic and operational harbour.
- Opportunities to develop specialist maritime and emergency response skills.
- The chance to play an important role in ensuring the safety, operation and reputation of the City Docks.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your covering letter.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact:
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.