As the Radio Communications Lead, you will provide technical and regulatory expertise to develop, implement and manage maritime radio communications policy, regulation and guidance. You will act as a focal point for stakeholders, representing the MCA and UK interests at meetings and working groups, while helping to maintain a safety-focused and proportionate regulatory framework.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Contributing to, and where appropriate lead, the development, negotiation, implementation and management of objectives and regulation for the UK merchant ship regulatory framework.
2. Representing the MCA, and/or the UK, at internal, external and international meetings and working groups, including drafting and presentation of substantive papers.
3. Coordinating the dissemination and input from UK stakeholders and government organisations in support of the development, implementation and management of maritime radio communications regulations and guidance.
4. Providing a focal point role for industry and colleagues, maintaining a positive and proactive role with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Drafting instructions for Government lawyers on UK objectives and coordinate impact assessments, including development of M-Notices, Safety Bulletins, Instructions to Surveyors and Advice Notes.
6. Maintaining awareness of national and international political and policy context for maritime radio communications.
7. Handle technical and regulatory questions, providing advice to senior managers, government departments and Ministers.
8. Support the assessment of applications for exemptions and equivalences relating to radio communication equipment.