Technical Training Advisor

468967 Technical Training Advisor

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 28th July 2026

📍 Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £30,485 – A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Technical Training Advisor. ‘Technical Training’ is part of the ‘Training & Technical Performance ‘ team, which falls under of the Directorate of UK Technical Maritime Services (UKTMS), facilitating and supporting the requirements for technical training across UKTMS, including surveyor technical training.

As a Technical Training Advisor, you will support the efficient administration of surveyor and technical training, ensuring delivery aligns with MCA and international standards. Reporting to the Technical Training Lead, you will help procure, manage and evaluate training products and schedules, and support training needs analysis. You will also support the work of the Surveyor Training Group (STG) in delivering appropriate training policies and standards set by the STG.

Top Responsibilities

Managing the administration of technical training schemes and maintaining training record for surveyors and technical staff from entry to specialisation.
Assisting with the scheduling and coordination of internal and external training, including pre-course work and practical delivery.
Assisting with the analysis, design, procurement, and evaluation of training solutions.
Contributing to the management of technical training budget in liaison with the Technical Training Lead and assist with the requestion of goods and services.
Managing stakeholder relationships across UK Maritime Services and representing technical training at relevant forums and meetings.
Assisting with cross-government stakeholder engagement, including liaison with HR and Learning and Capability to support development opportunities.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

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 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.

About You

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

Experience in providing good customer.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with stakeholders both externally and internally at all levels.
Excellent organisational skills.
Proven demonstrable aptitude for written work and competency in numeracy and literacy.
Experience, confidence and aptitude in the use of Microsoft 365 suite of applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
Experience of managing an administrative system, including the supporting

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4pgYCsW

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Tuesday 28^th July 2026