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Crewing Workforce Planning & Optimisation Lead
Location: Birkenhead, Liverpool (Office Based) Permanent | Full Time 

Faststream are partnering with a leading international maritime organisation to recruit a Crewing Workforce Planning & Optimisation Lead.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce strategy of a complex, operationally critical business. Working at the intersection of crewing, finance, people, and operations, you will transform workforce data into strategic decisions that directly influence business performance and future growth. Based on the Wirral, this role offers exposure to senior stakeholders across the organisation and the opportunity to drive meaningful change.

The Opportunity

Joining a well-established transformation function, you will take ownership of workforce planning and optimisation initiatives that support the efficient deployment of maritime personnel across the business.
This is a highly visible role requiring both analytical capability and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at every level, from frontline operational teams through to senior leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in workforce forecasting, resource planning, data analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead workforce planning and optimisation activities across maritime crewing operations.
  • Analyse workforce data, trends, and operational requirements to support strategic planning decisions.
  • Develop forecasting models to improve resource utilisation and workforce efficiency.
  • Partner closely with Crewing, Finance, People, and Operational teams.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Support ongoing transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workforce processes, planning accuracy, and operational performance.
About You

We are interested in speaking with professionals who combine strong analytical skills with a collaborative and engaging communication style.
You may come from:
  • Maritime crewing and workforce planning
  • Crew management and resource planning
  • Offshore workforce planning
  • Perhaps, aviation workforce planning
  • Other complex operational environments involving workforce forecasting, compliance, and resource deployment
Experience within the maritime sector is highly advantageous, particularly where individuals have progressed from operational or crewing environments into workforce planning roles.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
  • Experience in workforce planning, resource planning, or operational planning.
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • The ability to present complex information to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
  • A proactive and collaborative approach.
Why Apply?
  • Opportunity to influence strategic workforce decisions across an international business.
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Join an organisation with a strong people-focused culture.
  • Be part of a transformation journey with genuine business impact.
  • Long-term career development within a growing and evolving organisation.
Some occasional travel may be required, including visits across the business and to operational vessels, although the role is primarily office based.

To apply or discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact Danielle Davies at Faststream Recruitment.
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