38 NAVY NEWS, NOVEMBER 2008

Associated British Ports (ABP) is the UK’s leading ports
Meteorological Editor
business, operating 21 ports around the country.
The following opportunity has now arisen at our
of Sailing Directions
Port of Barrow.
Starting salary £28,210 + pension benefits
ASSISTANT HARBOUR MASTER & PILOT
Based in Taunton, Somerset
Day-to-day duties will include leading a small Marine team. You
will make a key contribution to the provision of a quality marine
The UK Hydrographic Office is the organisation behind the trusted require fine judgement, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to
Admiralty brand, providing award-winning world coverage for transform complex information into comprehensible format.
and Port service to our customers. In addition to performing a
navigational charts, products and services. Already the market leader
variety of marine related tasks you will receive training to become
This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and is therefore open to UK,
in the provision of information to international merchant shipping, we
British Commonwealth and European Economic Area nationals. Candidates
competent in undertaking pilotage within the ABP Barrow CHA. are now forging a strong presence in other market sectors as well as
should normally have been resident in the UK for at least the last five years.
The job will require a flexible and committed approach, including
advancing the development of digital products.
split tidal working. Sailing Directions provides essential information on all aspects of navigation
Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 are available if applicable.
for merchant shipping worldwide. Meteorological data is one of the Please visit www.ukho.gov.uk for a Meteorological Editor of Sailing
Ideally, you will be in possession of a Class 1 / STCW Class II/2
publication’s most critical elements, and as Met Editor you’ll have sole Directions Information sheet and an application pack. Alternatively
(unlimited in area or tonnage) Certificate of Competency (or
responsibility for all information concerning weather, currents and ice within you can contact the Recruitment Team at the United Kingdom
RN Navigation Officer qualifications and experience). Previous Sailing Directions. Hydrographic Office, Admiralty Way, Taunton, TA1 2DN
pilotage experience or demonstrable ship handling skills, and
This key role will position you as the UKHO’s in-house meteorological expert and
tel. 01823 723353, e-mail: recruitment@ukho.gov.uk
experience of port operations would be significant advantages. our main link with the Met Office. In producing concise, clear and
The closing date for all applications is 21 November 2008.
The position requires MoD security clearance for which a
comprehensive information for mariner customers, you will determine whether
minimum of three years UK residency in the past five years is
data is valid or irrelevant, accurate or fallible, worthy of inclusion or potentially
damaging. This editorial control will extend to visual and graphic presentation,
needed.
where you’ll work closely with the Digital Imaging team to ensure a sensible
Located in South Cumbria, Barrow offers a high quality lifestyle
balance between clarity and modernity.
close to the Lake District National Park. The position offers a Probably holding a degree in meteorology, it is a given that you will have
competitive salary, an attractive benefits package and career
expert meteorological and global climate knowledge, plus proven
The MoD is an Equal Opportunities employer and seeks to
reflect the diverse community it serves. Applications are
prospects.
expertise in oceanography, ocean currents and sea ice. The role will also
welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements.
For an application form, or further information, please contact:
Chris Clouter, Port Operations Manager,
Associated British Ports,
Port Office, Ramsden Dock Road, Barrow-in-Furness,
Cumbria LA14 2TW
Effective from 1st January 2008
Tel: 01229 822911 Fax: 01229 835822
E-mail: barrow@abports.co.uk
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