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HARBOUR MASTERWe are seeking to appoint a maritime professional who is looking for a new challenge and has the experience and drive to manage the marine operations and assets at Cowes Harbour.As part of Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) senior leadership team, the Harbour Master (HM) reports to the CHC Chief Executive for all line management responsibilities (non-statutory) and to Duty Holders for all Statutory responsibilities and pilotage requirements. As HM you will have a detailed knowledge of working within a harbour environment and be responsible for the safe operation of the harbour in accordance with the Cowes Harbour Act 1897/2012, all current health & safety legislation, shipping and environmental legislation, General Directions and comply with other official guidance such as the Port Marine Safety Code, and the Good Governance Guidance for Ports.We are looking for an effective leader who strives for continuous improvement, inspires positive communication, and motivates team members on a daily basis to achieve goals at our thriving harbour. In conjunction with the CEO, you will be required to support the achievement of the Cowes Harbour Strategic plan for the benefit of its stakeholders and to maintain and improve the organisations commercial performance.About Cowes Harbour CommissionCowes Harbour is a Trust Port, which means it has no shareholders or other owners, but is managed for the benefit of its users. It is run by a board made up of 10 harbour commissioners appointed through a public selection process, who give their time on a voluntary basis. As the Commission has no shareholders, any surplus funds raised through its activities are reinvested back into the harbour and its facilities, to the benefit of everyone that uses the harbour.CHC’s main function is to be the Statutory Harbour Authority for Cowes and to undertake commercial activities, so that it can be self-financing. As a publicly accountable body, CHC strives to ensure that it maintains proper standards of transparency, accountability, integrity, and honesty, as befits the important role that CHC has. CHC therefore has a clear policy and strategy to support and encourage the local economy.What is on offerA competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate plus company benefits.Please note, although the organisation holds a flexible working policy, the successful candidate will be required to live within an easily commutable distance to the Isle of Wight and able to respond to emergency situations without delay.For any more information or a copy of the full job description please contact us via indeed or our website https://www.cowesharbourcommission.co.uk/To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter (including your current salary) via indeed or our website https://www.cowesharbourcommission.co.uk/Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Free parkingOn-site parkingWork Location: In person