Senior Crew Manager
As Senior Crew Manager, your primary responsibility will be to lead and support a team of Crew Managers, with a specific focus on the EU-based pool of seafarers. You will oversee daily operations, coach colleagues, and ensure high performance within your team. You take initiative in evaluating and improving planning procedures and play an active role in shaping the manning strategy. You are a natural communicator who connects easily across departments, offices and cultures.
What will you do?
In this senior role, you are also responsible for ensuring optimal crewing of our dry-cargo vessels operating worldwide. You coordinate the planning of EU-based seafarers, ensuring compliance with international maritime legislation such as STCW and MLC, as well as client-specific requirements. You maintain a dedicated group of seafarers, act as their primary point of contact, and ensure they hold valid documentation (certificates, medicals, visas, etc.).
You will work closely with international Manning Agents and our offices in the Netherlands, the Philippines, and Eastern Europe. In addition, you represent Wagenborg Crewmanagement at job fairs, visit vessels, and build strong relations with maritime training institutes to attract new talent.
Why join us?
A senior and impactful role within a dynamic international organisation
An experienced and supportive team to collaborate with
Freedom to contribute your own ideas and improvements
Great opportunities for growth and development
A strong employment package (including: 13th month, At least 27.5 days of paid leave -based on full-time employment-, a company laptop, phone and car)
We are looking for someone who:
Has proven leadership experience, preferably in a similar position
Is experienced in crewing and familiar with EU maritime legislation
Understands and applies STCW and MLC frameworks
Is communicative, proactive and solution-focused
Works accurately under pressure and enjoys the dynamics of a 24/7 environment
Has excellent command of the English language (working language within the team)
Holds a relevant bachelor’s degree or has equivalent professional experience
Interested?
Ben je geïnteresseerd?
We would love to hear from you. Please send your application and CV by following the button 'Apply Now'. https://noorderlink.nl/vacature/70303-senior-crew-manager-koninklijke-wagenborg
We look forward to welcoming you as our new Senior Crew Manager at Wagenborg!
Do you have any questions about this role?
Feel free to send our recruiter Mirte Oolders a message on WhatsApp: +31 6 38 55 45 34. She will get back to you quickly and explain the next steps in the process.
In het kort
Delfzijl
Fulltime, Parttime
32 - 40 uur
Geplaatst op 11 juli 2025
Reageren kan t/m 30 augustus 2025