Yacht Management Assistant

Navis Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Navis Consulting in London is seeking a Yacht Management Assistant on a permanent, hybrid basis. You will support Yacht Managers with daily administration and coordination to ensure smooth operation of each yacht.

You will liaise with Crew, Technical, Safety & Compliance teams and assist with audits, crew certifications, and travel arrangements, while monitoring expenditures in collaboration with the Finance team. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience on yachts or in yacht management preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (intermediate).
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Crew, Technical, Safety & Compliance Managers to ensure smooth operations.
• Serve as a main point of contact for yachts in your team.
• Assist ISM, ISPS, and MLC internal audits.
• Help obtain crew certifications.
• Liaise with agents for port arrangements, berths, and other needs.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to monitor operating expenditure.
• Coordinate travel plans for Yacht Managers, including flights and hotels.

Skills

Organisation

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Yacht Management Assistant - Permanent - London (Hybrid) - Competitive plus bonus & benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global yacht management based in London (Hybrid)

You will assist and support one or more of the Yacht Managers in their duties which includes: Day to day organisation and administration of management activities provided under the terms of the respective yacht management agreement

Responsibilities include:

• Liaison and co-ordination with the Crew Manager, Technical Manager, Safety & Compliance Manager, Yacht Accountants and other Yacht Manager Assistants to provide for the smooth and efficient operation of each yacht
• Providing a key point of contact for the yachts allocated to your team
• Assist the Yacht Manager during ISM, ISPS & MLC internal audits;
• Assist with obtaining crew certification
• Liaise with agents to make port arrangements, berthreservations and other requirements
• Work in close cooperation with members of the Yacht Management Finance team to administer, monitor and manage operational expenditure against budget
• Liaise with the designated Technical Manager to in relation to outstanding defect reports and technical matters
• Plan and organiseYacht Managers travel plans, booking flights and hotels as required

Experience Required:

• Experience working on yachts or for a yacht management company (desirable)
• Good IT skills; able to use MS Office products to intermediate level
• Skilled at organization and administration of office work
• Attention to detail, conscientiousness and capable of recording information accurately
• Able to solve problems, balance priorities and manage time;
• Good standard of written and spoken English. Fluency in another language is desirable

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered. The role is based in London but after 3 month probationary period offers hybrid working (2 in office / 3 at home)