Bristol City Council

Marine Service Supervisor x2 - Internal only

Posted: 1 hours ago

Job Description

Full Time, Permanent. We are looking for one position to start on 12th January 2026 and the other to start on 30th March 2026. We are looking to recruit to a Marine Service Supervisor.You will ensure efficient and effective operation of the Marine Services Section in compliance with Harbour Acts, Byelaws, and all safety systems and procedures. The role provides senior management presence throughout the week, ensuring continuity of service for users and proper management of staff teams.Key Responsibilities:Operational Oversight: Ensure daily functions of the Marine Services run smoothly, meeting all legal and safety obligations while maintaining high standards of service delivery.Staff Management: Define daily tasks, duties, rosters, and work programmes for staff and contractors under your control to achieve user satisfaction levels above 85%.Tidal and Berthing Management: Within policies set by the Operations Manager, manage all tidal activity and berthing arrangements by liaising directly with customers and allocating berths appropriately.Event Coordination: Under the direction of the Operations Manager, coordinate and plan leisure, event, and recreational use of the immediate water area within the City Docks.Skills And Competencies Required:Strong leadership and team management skillsExcellent communication and customer service abilitiesKnowledge of harbour regulations, safety systems, and marine operationsAbility to plan and coordinate complex activities effectivelyWhy Bristol City Council?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.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.How do I apply?If you share ourTo be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. 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 application.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. The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly. Full Time, Permanent. We are looking for one position to start on 12th January 2026 and the other to start on 30th March 2026. We are looking to recruit to a Marine Service Supervisor.You will ensure efficient and effective operation of the Marine Services Section in compliance with Harbour Acts, Byelaws, and all safety systems and procedures. The role provides senior management presence throughout the week, ensuring continuity of service for users and proper management of staff teams.Skills And Competencies Required:Strong leadership and team management skillsExcellent communication and customer service abilitiesKnowledge of harbour regulations, safety systems, and marine operationsAbility to plan and coordinate complex activities effectivelyWhy Bristol City Council?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.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.How do I apply?If you share ourTo be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. 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 application.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. The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

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