As Harbour Master, you will hold statutory responsibility for the safe operation, regulation, and control of the Port of Truro, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and harbour authority obligations.
Beyond this, the role places a strong focus on commercial awareness and port development. You will actively contribute to the economic success and sustainability of the harbour, identifying opportunities to enhance revenue, optimise assets, and support marine growth across commercial and leisure sectors.
You will:
Working closely with the Maritime Manager, you will co-ordinate harbour activities while retaining flexibility to adapt to operational and commercial demands.
Leadership & Responsibility
This is the most senior Harbour Master position within the Maritime Section. You will:
The post is based on a standard Monday to Friday working pattern. However, the role requires a flexible approach to working hours in order to meet the operational and service requirements of the organisation. This may include occasional evening, weekend, and unsocial hours working, as well as attendance outside normal working hours to support operational activities, including those influenced by tidal conditions and marine operations.
We are looking for a confident and capable maritime professional who brings:
✅ Strong commercial awareness with the ability to support and influence port growth and income generation
✅ Proven experience in harbour or port operations, ideally within a mixed commercial and leisure environment
✅ Sound knowledge of commercial shipping operations alongside leisure boating management
✅ The ability to make independent, high-stakes decisions in a regulated environment
✅ A clear understanding of marine legislation, safety standards, and harbour authority duties
✅ Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing teams and fostering high performance
You will be a forward-thinking leader who can balance compliance with innovation, and operational demands with long-term strategic development.
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