Technical officer Work, Jobs in Southampton (with Salaries)

Training and Technical Performance Lead
Maritime and Coastguard Agency —Southampton
- £44,241 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2h
Technical Officer - Toxicology
Hampshire County Council —Southsea
- £25,186 - £26,244 a year
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Organisational skills
2d
Operational Support Officer
Office for National Statistics —Fareham
- £28,138 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Travel
2h
Legal Officer
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —Havant
- £35,335 - £37,847 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
6d
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —Winchester
- £25,582 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
Estates Officer
Forestry Commission —Lyndhurst
- £33,854 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Driving
5d
Maintenance Inspector
New Forest District Council —Lyndhurst
- £35,646 - £39,469 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
5d
Office Manager/Senior Facilities Officer
BMT —Fareham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Winchester
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Chief Internal Auditor
Southampton City Council —Southampton
- £94,853 - £104,158 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Geoarchaeology Supervisor / Officer / Senior Officer
Cotswold Archaeology —Andover
- £32,977 - £43,792 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
13d
Senior Technical Officer [Track] - Bournemouth
Network Rail —Bournemouth
- £33,713 - £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Construction experience
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Ship Safety Lead (Fire Safety & Engineering)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency —Southampton
- £44,241 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
MIS Officer
PETA —Portsmouth
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
9d
Maritime and Aviation Training and Development Manager
Maritime and Coastguard Agency —Fareham
- £44,241 - £47,241 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
New Workforce Solution Project Manager
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —Southampton
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
7d
Estates Officer
Forestry England —Lyndhurst
- £33,854 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Free parking
- Employee discount
5d
Training Support Administrator
Capita —Portsmouth
- Up to £27,000 a year
- Part-time
- Military
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
12d
Senior Systems Engineer
BAE Systems —Portsmouth
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Employee discount
Technology and Cyber Employee Platforms Risk - Executive Director
JPMorganChase —Bournemouth
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
14d

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Training and Technical Performance Lead

Maritime and Coastguard Agency -
Southampton

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£44,241 a year
2 hours ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Contract management
Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Procurement
Analysis skills
Presentation skills
SharePoint
Communication skills
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

Details

Reference number

472237

Salary

£44,241

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MCA - UK Technical Maritime Services

Type of role

Operational Delivery
Project Delivery
Other

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

Location
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Location

Southampton

About the job

Job summary

Do you want to play a key role in transforming and modernising technical training across the UK Technical Maritime Services Directorate of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency?

Are you passionate about using digital learning, data and insight to improve workforce capability and operational performance?

Do you have a proactive, can-do approach and enjoy building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders?

If so, wed love to hear from you!

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Training and Technical Performance Lead. The MCA implements the governments maritime safety policy in the UK and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea. The UK Technical Maritime Services (UKTMS) Directorate supports this mission by inspecting and surveying ships to ensure compliance with UK and international safety, security and environmental standards. It also certifies ships and seafarers, manages the UK Ship Register, and contributes to responses involving pollution from shipping and offshore installations.

Within UKTMS, the Training and Technical Performance team is responsible for developing and delivering technical training programmes, supporting operational performance, and promoting the consistent application of technical standards across the UK. The team also contributes to surveyor health and safety initiatives and coordinates specialist expertise through the Consultant Surveyor network.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the Kings birthday
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers

Job description

As a Training and Technical Performance Lead, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of digital learning and technical performance solutions across UKTMS. You will oversee learning technologies, digital content, learning management systems and supplier relationships, ensuring training is effective, compliant and aligned with organisational priorities. You'll focus on improving workforce capability through innovative, data-led learning approaches while ensuring strong governance, value for money and effective support for the wider technical performance function.

Your responsibilities will include, but arent limited to:

Leading the development and continuous improvement of digital learning solutions, technologies and technical performance initiatives.
Managing learning systems and digital platforms, ensuring effective governance, compliance, accessibility and continuous service improvement.
Monitoring performance data and learning analytics to drive service improvements and enhance the learning experience.
Developing dashboards, reporting tools and performance measures to track learning effectiveness and organisational capability.
Overseeing procurement, supplier relationships and contract management of digital learning suppliers.
Managing budgets, forecasting and financial reporting activities.
Delivering governance, assurance, quality and compliance activities.
Building strong stakeholder relationships providing expert advice on learning technologies, workforce capability and technical performance analysis.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Person specification

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following:

Experience of designing and developing technical learning solutions, including digital and blended learning approaches.
Experience of managing learning technologies, and resources to deliver effective and value-for-money services.
Experience of leading projects.
Knowledge of procurement, contract management and information governance principles.
Strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to use data and insight to inform decision-making and influence outcomes.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, Word, Excel and Power BI.
Relevant professional qualification or alternatively equivalent experience, in Learning and Development, Digital Learning Organisational Development or a related discipline
Experience of developing and delivering presentations and/or workshops

Additional Information

Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) is the largest and most diverse professional community across the Civil Service. Many of us will have an association with several professional communities or specialisms, ODP applies to all public facing roles / or a role that is primarily aligned to supporting the work of those with public facing roles. All critical to the delivery of UK public services.

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Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. Therefore, this role is not open to applications from those who require sponsorship candidates must ensure they have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership
Making Effective Decisions
Seeing the Big Picture
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
Communicating and Influencing
Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £44,241, Maritime and Coastguard Agency contributes £12,816 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Find out more about the benefits of working at MCA .

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

How to apply:

Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's skills, and potential fit within our organisation.

The selection process for this role will be:

Stage 1: Sift of CV and personal statement

Stage 2: Interview

You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.

Stage 1: Sift

At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:

Experience you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) demonstrating how you meet the personal specification criteria and personal statement (750-word count) evidencing your experience of the following:
- Experience of designing and developing technical learning solutions, including digital and blended learning approaches
- Relevant professional qualification or alternatively equivalent experience, in Learning and Development, Digital Learning Organisational Development or a related discipline
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to use data and insight to inform decision-making and influence outcomes

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead Success Profile element, Experience of designing and developing technical learning solutions, including digital and blended learning approaches. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

The sift will take place week commencing 17/08/2026

Stage 2: Interview

At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:

Behaviours -
- Leadership
- Making effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
Experience -
- Experience of designing and developing technical learning solutions, including digital and blended learning approaches.

You will also be required to create and deliver a presentation to assess the Behaviour Communicating and Influencing and Managing a Quality Service. Guidance will be provided if you are invited to interview.

The interviews will take place week commencing 24/08/2026

This interview will be conducted online, via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.

You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site .

Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.

Further information on the selection process

Feedback on your application can only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

We will also hold a 12 month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here.

Appointments for this position will be made in order of merit. If you are successful in the selection process but there are no further available posts for the advertised role, you may be contacted to discuss an offer for a lower graded role (with similar experience and responsibility requirements).

If you are unsuccessful in the selection process, your application may be considered for a lower graded position if your demonstrated skills and experience meet the requirements of the alternative position. Candidates will be considered in order of merit.

Reasonable Adjustments

As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.

If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Document Accessibility

This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert or the information on our website, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

Further Information

For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.

If your application is successful but you have been dismissed from the Civil Service, your application could be removed at the pre-employment checking stage depending on the nature of the dismissal.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

All external applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as:

Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour
Threats or acts of violence
Illegal activity or substance misuse
Sexually explicit material
Extremist views or affiliations

Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public. Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. Its not about judging your personality or lifestyle - its about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture. If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail whats being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Fran Ratcliffe
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: [email protected]
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here

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