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Ref no:
ANG06322
Published:
25/08/2026
Closes:
13/09/2026
Location:
Harbour Office, Shore, Arbroath, DD11 1PD
Salary:
£53,489 - £57,590 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
36.25 hours per week

Job Description

Based at Harbour Office, Shore, Arbroath.

This job is Workstyle 2A - Fixed

In this workstyle, you will have a guaranteed fixed desk, for example, for equality act (formerly DDA), H&S or technical reasons.

With an extensive history dating back to 1394, Arbroath Harbour is a focal point not only for the town of Arbroath but also for the county of Angus. Supporting a fleet of 25 commercial shellfish vessels, 59 floating pontoon berths, a slipway and a commercial boat building yard, it is a busy and diverse working harbour.

We are seeking a competent and motivated Harbour Master to lead the operation, maintenance and development of the harbour during an exciting period of significant infrastructure investment.

Leading a small team of Harbour Assistants, you will ensure the efficient management of harbour operations, oversee marine safety, manage harbour assets and build strong relationships with harbour users.

You'll benefit from:

- Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Training opportunities
- A supportive workplace

This is an excellent opportunity for a marine professional to play a key role in the future of one of Scotland's most historic and valued harbours.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Robertson, Service Leader - Roads & Transportation, by emailing robertsonmt@angus.gov.uk.

Please note interviews will be held - to be confirmed.

Requirements

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

Please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.

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