Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Fleet Training and Development Officer
REPORTS TO: Fleet Training Manager
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (UBTC) is an inclusive organisation where we respect and value everybody’s contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We strive to be excellent in everything we do to be best in class and it is our people that help to make our business a great place to work.
OVERVIEW
A brilliant opportunity to join Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (UBTC) at a time of significant growth.
UBTC was founded in 1999, initially operating a one boat service from South East to Central London. Today UBTC has a fleet of 21 vessels, serves 24 piers and carries over 4.6 million passengers, providing a unique transport offering to London’s commuters and visitors, connecting them to their homes, places of work and river-side attractions, in an environment that is unmatched by any other form of London transport. UBTC operates the only commuter service on the Thames and occupies a distinct market position for tourist and visitor experiences by linking the majority of riverside attractions. This unique offering extends to private charters and UBTC’s portfolio will deliver sustained expansion both to the East and West London, with a target to grow to 9m annual passengers by 2030. The business is now also moving into light freight logistics which plans to relieve London’s congested road network within the next 3 years.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Business As Usual (BAU) REQUIREMENTS
Work closely and develop relationships with our local suppliers, relevant industry bodies, universities, colleges and schools to support local employment options
Assist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork across our diverse business
Ensure that all materials and resources are effectively and efficiently utilised to minimise waste and reduce costs
Attend events to showcase Uber Boats by Thames Clippers as an employer of choice and build and manage talent pipeline of potential candidates
Undertake any other relevant duties or reasonable requests as requested by a member of the senior management team
KEY SKILLS:
Essential
Experienced Marine professional with Boat Masters Licence or equivalent / higher COC
Experience of working under MCA regulations
Experienced leader who is able to proactively mentor and coach staff/crew
Ability to think strategically and operate at a managerial level
Ability to influence change at all levels
Ability to respond quickly and take a “hands on approach”
Calm disposition – works well under pressure
Excellent written / oral communication skills
Ability to analyse data and interpret to produce management information reports
Able to proactively plan and manage tasks without continuous direction
Organised and capable of multitasking, whilst delivering to a high standard
Positive with a “can do” attitude and commitment to delivering the best
Team player who enjoys working in a high achieving environment
Capable of delivering International Safety Management Code training
Attention to detail – able to report and follow up on any issues arising from audits carried out
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Desirable
Experience of teaching elements covered in the BML syllabus as laid out in MSN 1853
Passenger Ferry or High-Speed operations experience
Knowledge of the High-Speed Craft Code
Knowledge of STCW
Project Management experience
Public Transport System knowledge