Head of Asset Management- Maritime

Head of Asset Management- Maritime 
Location- based from either of our ports located in Portsmouth, Clyde or Plymouth 
Competitive salary plus company car or car allowance, company bonus and private medical cover
Permanent/ Full time (open to flexible working requests)

Serco have an exciting new role for a Head of Asset Management in our Maritime division. This role will lead the effective and efficient management of the SEAMS solution for the Defence Marine Services (DMS), ensuring regulatory compliance, data accuracy, and continuous service improvement, while delivering safe vessel operations. Our Head of Asset Management will also provide key point of contact support to the Customer Senior Management Team (Defence Marine Services) including representation at the Performance Review Boards and Strategic Boards. Furthermore, the role will provide team leadership for the Asset Management section, quality and data control and management information output.

Main accountabilities:

• Accountable for overseeing the entire SEAMS solution for DMS.
• Accountable for and ensuring SEAMS is used in a way that optimises service delivery.
• Accountable for Data Management, guarantee timely, accurate, and appropriate data reporting for contractual obligations.
• Accountable for vessel and personnel compliance within the DMS.
• Accountable for maintaining leading indicators to track effective and compliant service delivery.
• Accountable for the safe operation of DMS vessels.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing efficiency opportunities within the service.
• Responsible for continuous improvement insights as required by the leadership.
• To act as the primary deputy for the Contract Director as required.
• Responsible for providing support services including but not limited to risk management, IT Intelligent Customer, internal and external audit support.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Proven experience in the maritime industry, understanding of vessel operations and associated regulations.
• Proven experience of Marine Services delivery and understanding of a Statement of Requirement for services to the Royal Navy / DMS
• Proven track record in Customer engagement and relationships with MoD / DMS.
• A strong track record of managing assets effectively, optimising their use and lifecycle.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ISO 55001 Asset Management standard principles and practices.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, set clear goals, and drive performance improvement.
• Experience in utilising data insights to inform decision making and a strong understanding of how technology can streamline processes.
• We welcome requests for flexible working for this role, please specify in your application any requests to be considered. 

What we offer: 

• Company Bonus
• Company car or car allowance 
• Private Medical cover
• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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