Harbour Services Manager

Description

Service Manager - Harbours

Location: Moray, Scotland

Senior Leadership Opportunity Strategic & Operational Role

Why Apply?

Play a key role in shaping the future of a vital coastal service

Lead high-profile harbour operations with real community impact

Drive investment, regeneration, and commercial growth

Influence strategic decisions at senior leadership level

Competitive salary + excellent public sector benefits

Flexible working and strong work-life balance

The Opportunity

My client, a Local Authority in Moray, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Service Manager to lead its Harbours function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for both the strategic direction and day-to-day delivery of harbour operations across a diverse and active coastal portfolio.

You'll be at the forefront of service innovation, ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially sustainable harbour operations, while also identifying opportunities for growth, development, and investment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Development

Shape and deliver a long-term vision for harbour services

Lead on regeneration initiatives and infrastructure development

Develop business cases to secure funding and inward investment

Identify and maximise commercial and income-generating opportunities

Operational Management

Ensure harbours operate safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance

Oversee marine operations, assets, and associated services

Maintain and improve safety systems, policies, and procedures

Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong partnerships with regulatory bodies, industry stakeholders, and local communities

Act as a key advisor on all harbour-related matters

Engage with senior leadership and elected members to support decision-making

People Leadership

Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation

Support workforce planning and capability development

About You

You'll be a confident leader with a strong track record in managing complex services, ideally within a marine, infrastructure, or public sector environment.

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven leadership experience with responsibility for service delivery and performance

Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and driving income

Ability to develop and implement strategic plans

Experience working with multiple stakeholders and regulatory frameworks

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Desirable

Background in harbour, maritime, or coastal operations

Knowledge of relevant marine legislation and safety standards

Professional maritime or harbour-related qualifications

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and pension package

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working options

Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a key regional service

Supportive leadership environment with scope for progression

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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