Sector Officer - Maritime
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Position Overview & Specifications
Employer: Department of the Economy
Job number: SOJ14284
Closing date: 05-Mar-2023
Post requires 5 years residency: Yes
Post requires Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance: No
Contract type: Permanent
Full time or part time: Full Time
Term time only: No
Working hours: 37 Hours per Week
Shift details: N/A
Salary: 60931 - 67874 GBP per year
Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Sector Officer to join the Local Economy team to support the delivery of the Ministerial priorities in the Maritime sector. The new role will play a key part in shaping the future of Jersey’s maritime sector at a critical time. Through a combination of partnerships managed by the team – most importantly with Ports of Jersey Ltd - and direct engagement with stakeholders across industry, the postholder will implement and shape policy and decision making, enabling Jersey to unlock connectivity and economic growth, ensure Jersey’s economic resilience, and uphold the highest standards in maritime regulatory compliance.The ideal candidate will be of a dynamic and commercially-minded nature, comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment and managing a variety of projects involving multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of the sector or experience working in a maritime-related role previously would be a big advantage. For an informal discussion about the role, please email Thomas Brackenbury, Sector Lead for Aviation and Maritime, t.brackenbury@gov.je
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sector Officer - Maritime roles across Department of the Economy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,931 - £67,874 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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