Ship's Operations Manager

The Role

The role will work closely with the Ship’s Master at SAMS to ensure the safe and effective management of SAMS research vessels and related maritime activities. You will lead in activities related to the operational management of the vessels at SAMS, ensuring they are fit for purpose and compliant at all times, whilst liaising with vessel users to ensure that their specific at-sea research requirements are met. The role will also support the Ship’s Master during routine vessel activities, acting as crew to assist in the deployment of scientific sampling equipment, in addition to vessel maintenance activities.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will enjoy the varied nature of the post, working in collaboration with the Ship’s Master to support and facilitate the vessel-based scientific research conducted at SAMS. You will be flexible and organised, have excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working on small vessels, in additional to understanding the compliance and management aspects of running and maintaining nearshore workboats.

Employee Benefits

Our employees are the heart of our business. Recruiting and retaining the right people is the key to our success. Rewarding our employees is therefore an important component of our employment package and we have a wide range of benefits on offer to staff. These can enhance your personal and professional development, your health and well-being and your finances.

Additionally, SAMS encourages and recognises excellence among staff through various recognition and reward arrangements. We constantly develop and expand the benefits and offers for our colleagues.

SAMS offers a generous salary and pension as well as employee benefits package. We also have supportive policies to assist absence, family and other leave types.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to [contact hidden]

Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to [contact hidden] quoting Job Ref ‘D11/23.CA’ in the subject heading.

Closing date for application is Monday 31st July 2023 - Interviews will be held in August 2023.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK already in place.

Full details on this vacancy can be found here: Ship's Operations Manager - Job Description

About us

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff are working for healthy and sustainably managed seas and oceans through world-class marine research, education and engagement with society.