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We are supporting Northern Marine Group for the search for a Crew Strategy Manager

Location: Glasgow
Reporting to: Head of Marine Personnel - Operations

Overview:
The Crew Strategy Manager will lead the development and delivery of the company’s long-term crewing strategy and global seafarer pipelines.

This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for translating fleet requirements, business growth plans, client requirements and labour-market conditions into effective workforce plans. You will play a key role in ensuring the business has access to sufficient, competent and cost-effective seafarers, while working closely with Ship Management, Recruitment, Training, Finance and wider stakeholders.

Responsibility's: 

  • Develop and implement the long-term crewing strategy, ensuring sufficient and competent seafarer availability.

  • Lead strategic crew-demand forecasting, pipeline management and workforce planning.

  • Align crewing capacity with fleet expansion, client requirements and market trends.

  • Manage CBA agreements with unions and ITF, working closely with the employer.

  • Review and develop seafarer employment agreements, taking account of new vessels, clients, legislation and business requirements.

  • Manage relationships with crewing agencies, training providers, flag states, clients and regulators.

  • Oversee crew budget forecasting and analyse global crewing costs to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.

  • Provide crewing expertise for bids, tenders, new contracts and potential ship acquisitions or management opportunities.

  • Use crewing KPIs, industry benchmarks and data analytics to support strategic decision-making.

  • Assess labour supply risks and emerging markets to support future workforce requirements.

  • Deputise for the Crewing Head when required and represent the company at relevant industry and client events.

Required experience: 

  • Extensive experience within the maritime crewing sector

  • Strong knowledge of the regulatory environment, including MLC, ISM and STCW.

  • Proven experience managing internal and external stakeholders, with strong influencing and negotiation skills.

  • Strong client-facing experience and the ability to manage complex and challenging situations.

  • Experience working against KPIs/SLAs and delivering against client requirements.

  • Proven team leadership and people management experience.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and drive process improvements.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across a global, multicultural environment.

Benefits:

  • Market-Leading Workplace Pension.

  • Competitive Annual Leave.

  • Private Medical Care.

  • Employee Well-Being Programme.

  • Cycle-To-Work Scheme.

  • The business operates a 5 day per week in-office presence, with the ability to utilise hybrid working after probation, up to twice a week, in line with business needs.

How to apply:

  • Please submit your CV by clicking "Apply for this Job".

  • Please note, you must have the right to live and work in the UK without the need for sponsorship now or in the future to apply.