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Job Description

Are you an experienced Port Operations Leader looking for your next challenge?

Do you excel in managing port operations, leading teams, and delivering exceptional results?
Are you ready to step into a senior management role with significant responsibilities?

Overview:
Our client is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Senior Port Duty Manager to oversee and enhance the safe, efficient, and effective operation of a key port. In this senior leadership position, you will play a pivotal role in achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) across customer satisfaction, employee engagement, operational efficiency, and financial outcomes. This role demands a proactive approach to resource management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, alongside a commitment to fostering a strong HSSE culture.

Location: Belfast - Must be UK resident or hold UK Right to Work. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operational Excellence: Ensure smooth day-to-day port operations, delivering the highest customer satisfaction while continuously improving efficiency and adhering to internal and external compliance standards.
  • HSSE Leadership: Champion health, safety, security, and environmental performance, embedding a robust HSSE culture across all port activities.
  • Team Development: Lead and motivate port teams, developing their skills and capabilities to meet individual and organisational goals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the company in all dealings with port authorities, unions, and other agencies to build strong relationships and maintain effective operations.
  • Resource Management: Oversee the effective utilisation of infrastructure, plant, and machinery to optimise operational performance.
  • Security Oversight: Ensure compliance with the Port Security Plan, aligned with the ISPS Code, to uphold the highest security standards.
  • Strategic Focus: Contribute to the delivery of company strategy by aligning operational activities with commercial and strategic objectives.
Key Performance Areas:
  • HSSE Performance
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Employee Engagement
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Financial Performance
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in a senior operational role within the port environment.
  • Strong understanding of maritime operations and service delivery.
  • Demonstrated success in leading, motivating, and developing large teams.
  • Commercially focused with sound knowledge of health and safety requirements.
  • Experience in driving operational change and improving efficiency.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
If you are a driven leader with a passion for excellence and the skills to deliver operational success, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Senior Port Duty Manager.