Head of Yacht Operation (m/f/d)

General Job Description

The head of yacht operation will be responsible for the overall supervision of the fleet of yachts, supervising daily activities, compliance, operation, budgets and reporting.

She/He will be responsible of a team of highly skilled specialists: yacht managers, crew managers, administrators, compliance manager and yacht administrators.

Responsibility to provide reporting and assistance to the clients as/when required.

Part of the role will also involve direct operational management of certain yachts, as primary point of contact between the vessel and the Owner’s representatives.

She/He will work in the South of France or Hamburg office under direct supervision and reporting to the Managing Director.

Requirements

• Ideally track record experience in yacht management, shore based.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years’ overall experience. • Expert knowledge of ISM/ISPS, SOLAS, MLC & STCW. Previous auditing and surveying experience is a must.
• Excellent communication, presentation, diplomacy skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels (dealing with Owners, Captains, suppliers and various stakeholders).
• Effective solution finding, autonomous, disciplined and multi-tasking abilities.
• Able to perform under stressful situations, involving multicultural environment and diverse topics.
• General technical knowledge of large yachts and their operation.
• Excellent knowledge of budget aspects and financial reporting.
• Team leader and team player.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) and proficiency in other languages will be an advantage.
• Good sense of humour.
• Supervision and support of overall Fleet Management (private and commercial vessels).
• Supervision of Compliance Management (supported by dedicated team) and Crew Management (supported by dedicated team).
• Ensuring that all safety management processes, and compliance aspects are correctly implemented and followed (supported by dedicated compliance manager).
• Supervision Certification (Statutory and Class) and Insurance.
• Budget and cost control (cash flow management, reporting to clients,…).
• Safety Management/ISM.
• Participation and leading role in the Emergency Response Team.
• Develop and improve operational processes, systems and organization.
• Coordination and administration of management software tools.
• Research and continuous improvement for management tools and processes.
• Support in selection and negotiation of suppliers / provider for the operation.
• Helping with any other ad hoc tasks reasonably requested.

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