Strategic Crewing Leader - Maritime Workforce Transformation

James Fisher Maritime Transport; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

James Fisher Maritime Transport is seeking a Crewing Manager to lead the strategic direction of crewing across the fleet, driving workforce planning, recruitment, retention, compliance and crew welfare. The role reports to Senior Leadership and partners with third-party crewing providers to deliver a best-in-class maritime workforce.

The successful candidate will shape the long-term crewing and HR strategy, drive change, build talent pipelines, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and

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.

Job description

James Fisher Maritime Transport is seeking a Crewing Manager to lead the strategic direction of crewing across the fleet, driving workforce planning, recruitment, retention, compliance and crew welfare. The role reports to Senior Leadership and partners with third-party crewing providers to deliver a best-in-class maritime workforce.

The successful candidate will shape the long-term crewing and HR strategy, drive change, build talent pipelines, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and