£54,481 PA  + Defined pension benefit + 25+ days leave + Flexible working

Would you like to spearhead the development of future maritime radionavigation systems?  

Do you enjoy working at all levels of research and development, including blue sky thinking through to implementing results on the international stage?

If so, this job could be for you.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our internationally-renowned GLA Research and Development team (GRAD) employed by Trinity House, and working on behalf of the three General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland (GLA), applying your skills and knowledge for the benefit and safety of all mariners.  
You will work from our Harwich office benefiting from our new flexible working arrangements. The role will require some national and occasional international travel.
We offer fantastic benefits in return for joining us as our Principal Radionavigation Engineer:

• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• An environment with flexible working options 
• 25 days annual leave (30 days after ten years’ service) plus bank holidays and 3.5 privilege days.
• Learning and Development tailored to your role
• A Civil Service (defined benefit) pension
• My Lifestyle Membership – exclusive staff discounts on shopping, food & drink, travel & leisure, health & fitness and much more
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to free wellbeing advice and counselling services 

You will spearhead GRAD’s radionavigation team and take responsibility for our resilient PNT activities, covering a range of radionavigation technologies (including GNSS, augmentation, eLoran, R-Mode) and related strategy development.  You will be expected to develop and maintain relationships and collaborations nationally and internationally in support of progressing international standards, informing GLA strategy and supporting an international approach to future navigational safety developments. 

You will be highly numerate with a good degree in engineering or physical sciences, or relevant demonstrable experience.  You should have practical experience of at least one relevant radionavigation system and experience operating in a leadership role.  Ideally, you will have experience working collaboratively to develop international standards and projects.

If you are interested in this opportunity and keen to bring your skills and experience to our GRAD team, please visit www.trinityhouse.co.uk/vacancies to download the job description and complete the online application form.  If you’d like to know more then please contact Dr Alan Grant, Head of Research and Development (alan.grant@gla-rad.org) for an informal discussion.

As an equal opportunities employer, Trinity House is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.  We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. 

Application to be received by midnight on 4 November 2022. 
Interviews to be held on 21 November 2022. 

£54,481 PA  

Learning and development tailored to your role • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • An environment with flexible working options • A Civil Service pension. 

BASED HARWICH, ESSEX

The General Lighthouse Authorities of the United Kingdom and Ireland (GLA) are at the forefront in the provision of safety-critical marine aids-to-navigation.  The GLA consist of Trinity House (for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar), The Northern Lighthouse Board (for Scotland and the Isle of Man) and the Commissioners of Irish Lights (for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland).  GLA Research and Development (GRAD) is a crucial area for us as we drive cutting-edge projects of global significance in the marine environment comprising satellite and terrestrial radio navigation systems, alongside physical and visual signalling systems.
This role is an exciting opportunity to join our internationally-renowned GRAD team employed by Trinity House, and working on behalf of all three GLA, applying your skills and knowledge for the benefit and safety of all mariners.  You will work from our Harwich office with the potential for hybrid working.  There will also be some travel to GLA locations around the United Kingdom and Ireland, and some international travel.
You will lead GRAD’s radionavigation team and take responsibility for the resilient PNT theme of the GRAD project portfolio covering a range radionavigation technologies (including GNSS, augmentation, eLoran, R-Mode) and related strategy development.  You will develop and maintain external relationships and collaborations nationally and internationally that help progress international standards, inform GLA strategy and support an international approach to future navigational safety developments. You will produce briefing notes and papers for stakeholder meetings and conferences, as well as representing GRAD and the GLA at these events. 
You will hold a degree in engineering or physical sciences, or relevant demonstrable experience.  You should have practical experience of relevant radionavigation systems, and knowledge of the system lifecycle from initial concept through development, standardisation, use and decommissioning.   
Ideally, you will have experience in leading and participating in international standardisation activities and collaborative projects. You will need to be adaptable, self-assured and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively (both written and orally) at all levels.  Good organisation and time management skills are essential, as are well-developed IT skills.  Project and team management skills are required.
If you are interested in this opportunity and keen to bring your skills and experience to our GRAD team, please visit our website www.trinityhouse.co.uk/vacancies to download the job description and complete the online application form.

As an equal opportunities employer, Trinity House is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.  We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, to apply. 

Application to be received by midnight on Monday 18 April 2022.
Interviews to be held at our Harwich office on Thursday 5 May 2022.