Crew Manager

We are looking for the next Crew Manager to join our crewing team at Northern Offshore Services. Are you the one?
Are you looking for new challenges in the shipping industry? Do you want to work in a modern shipping company and have a genuine passion for people? Do you thrive in a family-owned company with a strong brand and an entrepreneurial mindset?
We are now looking for a driven Crew Manager to join our team to support our fleet expansion and growth agenda for the coming years. The Crew Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Crewing Operation of our fleet. The key part of the job is to secure that we have our vessels manned by qualified and competent crew to run a safe operation and provide excellent service to our clients. You will be heading up the crewing department which includes a team of dedicated Crew Coordinators to support you in all crew related matters. As Crew Manager you will have strong focus on developing and implementing crewing strategies and initiatives aligned with the business plan of the company.
N-O-S offers an exciting and dynamic work environment with the goal of constantly delivering and exceeding our customers’ expectations 365 days a year. There are plenty of opportunities for personal development in our company. Many of our employees have had the chance to grow and develop, taking on new assignments and new exciting job opportunities. Now we are looking for our next colleague to be part of our great team.
Our vision, BEST365, and our values are extremely important to us and influence our strong company culture. Read more about it here. https://n-o-s.eu/company/
YOUR TASKS
Develop a long-term strategy on who to attract, retain and develop the best crew in our segments.
Work actively with crew forecasting and together with your team handle a large number of recruitment of seafarers per year and secure a pool and temporary employees.
Effective crew planning and execution in compliance with safe manning requirements as well as client requirements.
Collaborate with crewing agencies to source crew for our vessels.
Liaising with unions and employer organisations on employment law matters.
Interpret and implement Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Responsible for inputs to crew budget, monthly review of crew costs and full year estimates as well as follow up on KPI’s.
Effectively manage a diverse crew pool, to ensure sustainable manning.
Dealing with operational crew matters such as optimised manning solutions, training, promotions, exits, motivational talks as well as optimisation of crew related processes.
Provide leadership, coaching and direction to the Crewing department, Senior Captains, and our crew.

YOUR PROFILE
The ideal candidate is an experienced crewing professional or have solid maritime industry experience who are recognised by others by having an eye on strategy. You possess strong people and leadership skills with a passion to successfully lead, develop and empower those around you. You have the right combination of human touch, operational control and extensive planning skills. You are organised and focused on achieving long-term results. To succeed in this role, you are a true problem solver and find it motivating to find solutions to different issues that are not always planned. You are not afraid to make decisions and have the ability to succeed in motivating others. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, can prioritise, and have a high work capacity. You are fluent in both a Scandinavian language and English.
You will report to Elin Kristensson, Managing Director, +46 761 80 80 72. Frequent travels to our vessels and subsidiaries will be an important part of your role. You will be included in the N-O-S duty schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position will start as soon as possible. You will be based at our office in Gothenburg, Sweden or Kastrup, Denmark.
Do you want to know more? You are welcome to contact Elin Kristensson, Managing Director, +46 761 80 80 72
Please send your application to: recruitment@n-o-s.eu latest 7th June. Mark the application “Crew Manager”.
Do not wait to send in your application – the selection process is ongoing. We are looking forward hearing from you.

ABOUT NORTHERN OFFSHORE SERVICES
Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) is one of the leading providers of CTV’s in the European market. N-O-S operates about 45 vessels in which most are CTV’s but also includes PSV’s, smaller tankers and other supply vessels. The company has a complete set of onshore technical and commercial management services inhouse. N-O-S has offices located in Gothenburg (SE) Hamburg (DE), Copenhagen (DK) and Norfolk (UK).
Northern Offshore Services is part of Northern Offshore Group. The group is driven by entrepreneurship and consists of several well-established, privately owned companies that operate in various parts in the marine industry. The group has a clear vision and values rooted in the strong shipping culture and entrepreneurial spirit of Donsö, an island in Gothenburg’s southern archipelago, in Sweden.