Yacht Manager

Due to company expansion, I am currently working with an established Ship Management Company searching for a Yacht Manager to join their team in the South of France or North of Italy. 

This is a remote working position, but all applicants must be based or willing to relocate to the South of France/North of Italy. All applicants must have existing Right to Work in the EU, no sponsorship is offered. 

The main objectives of the Yacht Manager is to provide support and an efficient and proactive management service to the Owners, Owners representatives and Captains for their assigned vessels.

Key responsibilities of the role are varied and can include the preparation of annual budgets, working closely with the Captains and Engineers in ensuring the yachts maintenance is managed, organising annual dry dockings, monitoring the yachts certification, budgeting, ensuring that vessels adhere to class and flag requirements. It will be your responsibility to ensure that work is completed on time, within budget and kept to company standards. You will also enjoy regular travel to the yachts to conduct inspections and visits.

The ideal candidate: 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Maritime industry
• Some experience working in the yachting industry, either shore-based or on-board as a Senior Deck Officer
• Commercial shipping or Cruise experience highly desirable 
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good commercial knowledge and negotiating ability
• Excellent decision-making ability
• Knowledge of class regulations
• Willingness and ability to look after Owners interests
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
• Well presented
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken) and Computer Literacy
• Strong attention to detail, report writing
• Willing and able to travel frequently
• Strong knowledge of relevant Flag State – specific Policies and Guidance affecting Yacht Operations.
• Up to date knowledge of maritime legislation including marine insurance
• Strong knowledge of ISM, ISM/ISPS auditor experience and or qualification – this is not a minimum requirement as you will work closely alongside a separate compliance team.
• Project Management experience in the Superyacht sector, refits, new builds, dry docks

This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work ashore with a leading company, enjoy an attractive package and travel. Candidates must possess the existing right to live and work in the EU. No sponsorship will be offered as part of this position.

Generous salary dependant on experience.