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Marine Recruitment Sourcer

Location: Southwest London | Full-time | Hybrid

We are seeking a Marine Recruitment Sourcer to join our in-house talent acquisition team, supporting the recruitment of sea-going personnel for cruise vessels around the world. This role is central to developing and executing sourcing strategies, maintaining proactive talent pipelines, and ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates for a high-volume, fast-paced hiring environment.

Key Responsibilities Talent Sourcing and Pipeline Development
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for a wide range of shipboard roles, from high-volume to hard-to-fill positions
  • Identify candidates through various channels, including job boards, direct sourcing, social media, and referrals
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs
  • Support recruitment campaigns for new ship builds, specialist roles, and emerging markets
Stakeholder Collaboration and Market Intelligence
  • Work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to align sourcing efforts with workforce planning
  • Provide insight into labor market conditions, hiring trends, and competitor activity
  • Build partnerships with universities, industry associations, and government programs to support sourcing initiatives
Candidate Engagement and Screening
  • Conduct initial screening and pre-qualification of candidates for shipboard roles
  • Evaluate applicants based on experience, qualifications, and compliance with international maritime standards (STCW, SOLAS, MLC)
  • Collaborate with recruiters to assess candidate fit and readiness for various hiring campaigns
Data, Compliance, and Process Improvement
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  • Monitor sourcing metrics and recruitment KPIs to evaluate performance and improve outcomes
  • Ensure all sourcing activity adheres to global recruitment compliance standards
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing practices and recruitment operations
Candidate Experience and Employer Brand
  • Represent the company at recruitment events, career fairs, and networking opportunities
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with candidates throughout the sourcing process
  • Promote the employer brand and core values during all candidate interactions
Candidate Profile
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in high-volume sourcing or recruitment, preferably with international exposure
  • Experience sourcing skilled professionals within marine, hospitality, BPO, or shared services industries is advantageous
  • Proficient in sourcing tools, ATS platforms, and Microsoft Office
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-output environment with shifting priorities
  • Knowledge of international labor standards and maritime recruitment compliance preferred