Location: Middle East
Faststream Recruitment is partnering with an established and growing ship management organisation to appoint a General Manager for a key leadership position within the business.
Managing a fleet of offshore vessels, this role requires a commercially minded maritime leader who can drive operational excellence while also identifying opportunities for business growth, client development, and long-term strategic success.
Reporting directly to the MD, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the management and performance of the organisation, providing leadership across marine operations, technical management, HSEQ, commercial activities, and business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall operations and strategic direction of the company.
- Drive business growth through client engagement, commercial development, and identifying new opportunities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vessel owners, charterers, and key industry stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and direction to senior management teams across operational and support functions.
- Ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, environmental compliance, and operational performance.
- Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's management systems.
- Support commercial decision-making and contribute to fleet utilisation and profitability.
- Chair management review meetings and lead emergency response activities when required.
- Ensure the organisation is appropriately resourced to meet operational and commercial objectives.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within ship management, marine services, or offshore vessel operations.
- Strong offshore maritime background is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and commercial strategy.
- Strong understanding of technical, operational, and HSEQ requirements within the maritime sector.
- Ability to balance commercial objectives with safe and efficient vessel operations.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and leading organisational growth.
- Degree qualified or equivalent maritime industry experience.
- Opportunity to lead an established offshore ship management business.
- Significant influence over the future growth and direction of the organisation.
- High-profile leadership role within a respected maritime company.
- Attractive executive remuneration package.
- Long-term career opportunity within a dynamic and expanding business.