Operations Manager

Executive Integrity; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ship owner in London seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily performance and voyage execution for container vessels. The ideal candidate has experience as a Chief Officer or Master Mariner and minimum 1 year of shore-based operations experience, with strong commercial understanding and communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits including an annual bonus, pension contribution, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

8.4% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Visa sponsorship available

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years shore-based operations experience.
• Sound operational judgment in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for Masters.
• Coordinate voyage planning and cargo operations.
• Monitor voyage efficiency and vessel performance.

Skills

Former Chief Officer or Master Mariner on container ships

Strong understanding of owner vs. charterer

Confident communicator

Analytical mindset

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager - Container Fleet

Location: London

Who are we recruiting for?

We are supporting a leading global ship owner and commercial operator with a modern and diverse fleet. They are expanding their London operations team and seeking a motivated, assured, and commercially aware maritime professional to oversee daily performance and voyage execution for their container vessels.

What will you be doing?

• Acting as the primary contact for Masters, supporting day-to-day operational decisions
• Coordinating voyage planning, port schedules, bunkers, cargo operations and stowage
• Monitoring voyage efficiency, vessel performance, and cost control
• Working closely with chartering to optimise commercial outcomes
• Ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and supporting incident response

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Former Chief Officer or Master Mariner on container ships
• Minimum 1+ years shore-based operations experience
• Strong understanding of owner vs. charterer & difference in commercial responsibilities
• Confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mindset with sound operational judgment

What's in it for you?

• Annual discretionary bonus
• 8.4% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (dependents can be included)
• Life assurance, season ticket loan & cycle-to-work scheme
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Visa sponsorship available
• Work in a high-impact, commercially engaged team environment

Who are we?

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.