Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom
Maritime Security Compliance Inspector
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Location: Birmingham, Leeds (Hybrid)
Salary: ÂŁ35,663 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Protect the UK's maritime transport network and help keep the public safe. As a Maritime Security Compliance Inspector, you will play a vital role in monitoring and assessing compliance with maritime security regulations across the UK. Working within the Department for Transport's Maritime Security Division, you will contribute to the Government's counter-terrorism strategy, partnering with industry, law enforcement and government colleagues to help protect port facilities, transport workers and the travelling public while maintaining confidence in the UK's maritime sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake close observations, inspections, audits and tests across the UK as part of a risk-based programme of compliance activity to assess industry compliance with security requirements.
- Ensure accurate, succinct and focused information about findings of compliance activity are entered onto the relevant database.
- Liaise with industry representatives on site visits to conduct compliance activities in an effective, professional and consistent manner.
- Support the Department’s response in the event of a critical incident, in particular involving maritime security.
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Benefits
Alongside your salary of ÂŁ35,663, Department for Transport contributes ÂŁ10,331 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. 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.
- 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 King’s 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.
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About you
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Experience working in compliance or protective security environments, delivering results under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate reports.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment and hold a valid UK Driving Licence.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 27th September 2026
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