Maritime Crewing Transformation Lead

JamesFisher; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

James Fisher is seeking a Crewing Manager to lead the transformation of our crewing function in Glasgow, hybrid. You will shape workforce strategy, drive planning and develop a best-in-class maritime crew model across the fleet.

The role requires a strategic maritime people leader with change-management skills, deep knowledge of STCW/MLC and experience managing third-party crewing providers. Join a global engineering services group focused on safety and growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in marine personnel, crewing or maritime workforce management.
• Experience operating in a senior leadership role within the maritime sector.
• Proven track record of leading change, transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing workforce strategies, succession plans and talent pipelines.
• Strong experience managing third-party crewing providers and key external partnerships.
• Experience working with maritime unions and collective bargaining agreements.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, controlling costs and delivering efficiencies.
• Experience supporting maritime audits, inspections and compliance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the long-term crewing and marine HR strategy aligned to business objectives and fleet growth plans.
• Drive transformational change across crewing operations, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery, employee experience and workforce capability.
• Develop workforce planning strategies that build organisational resilience, succession pipelines and future talent pools.
• Build strong partnerships with operational leaders, HR, technical teams, external crewing providers and unions.
• Use workforce analytics and insight to influence decision-making and improve business performance.
• Champion seafarer welfare, wellbeing and engagement across the fleet.
• Ensure full compliance with MLC, STCW, Flag State and client requirements while supporting audits and inspections.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing crewing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and excellence.

Skills

Marine crewing

Workforce management

Maritime leadership

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

James Fisher is seeking a Crewing Manager to lead the transformation of our crewing function in Glasgow, hybrid. You will shape workforce strategy, drive planning and develop a best-in-class maritime crew model across the fleet.

The role requires a strategic maritime people leader with change-management skills, deep knowledge of STCW/MLC and experience managing third-party crewing providers. Join a global engineering services group focused on safety and growth.