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We are working with an organisation at the forefront of providing shipowners with products designed to tackle environmental issues and maritime regulation changes.
A Business Development Director, with technical understanding and prior experience in this type of role is required.
Focusing solely on the maritime industry, you will be responsible for increasing the market share, and sales of our clients patented technology, leading the Regional Business Delopment Managers in your area to continued success.
Using your remote management capabilities, alongside your knowledge and contacts in the maritime in the industry, you will drive growth specifically within The Americas and Asia Pacific.
In depth knowledge of our client’s products is not required. However, you will need to demonstrate you have a good understanding of the development of marine environmental technology. This will allow you to fully understand the product and assist your remote sales team.
We seek individuals who can demonstrate, through previous success, that they know how to remotely lead, motivate, assist and challenge business development managers to succeed in their goals. You will be able to put together regional strategies as well as develop business.
You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of how to sell to shipyards and owners alike for both new builds and retrofit vessels.
This role will require extensive international travel in The Americas and Asia Pacific for both team management, and client visits.
Candidates are required to be currently based in either The Americas or the APAC region.
Apply now, or register you interest with David Tubb – dtubb@spinnaker-global.com
We are really excited to be partnering with one of our global clients to find a Procurement & Logistics Officer for a Ship-owner for their London office.
This role will be to source high-quality spares and parts in the most cost and time effective manner for the fleet.
Ideal experience would be at a graduate level with an academic background containing procurement, supply chain management and finance.
Previous experience in a similar procurement or technical position within shipping would be ideal. Using Complex ERP systems such as SAP is essential.
If this sounds like you – please apply for a P&C call.
Spinnaker is working with a leading shipping company who are currently looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their team in London.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding and awareness of vessel design, cargo types, voyage instructions, stowage plans, vessel KPI’s, key ports and voyage routes to succeed in this position.
Qualification and Experience:
• Degree in shipping operations / Master’s certificate or equivalent
• Ex sea-going senior officer (Chief Officer or Captain) on Tankers
• In-depth (Min. 3 years) previous experience of carrying out the shore-based day to day operations of a fleet of Tankers is essential
Start date ASAP.
We are currently working with a growing ship brokerage who are on the lookout for an experienced Dry Cargo Broker to join their team.
This role would be ideal for someone with a Handy/ Supramax following that has ten plus years experience and can bring business with them. It would ideally suit someone working within a larger setup that wants to join a smaller setup and have ore autonomy and a less restrictive work environment.
You will be joining a team of 5 experience Dry Brokers that work very closely as a team and this role can be based out of London or Hamburg. However if the right candidate is based in another European location this would not be a stumbling block and are open to the idea of a strong Broker working remotely.
In terms of long term prospects there is the potential for this person to get partnership in the company once they have proved themselves over a period of time.
If you would like to know more about this company please get in touch with Matt
Do you have at least two years’ experience within PR or Communications?
Whether you have worked in house, or for a PR agency, internal or external comms, we want to speak with you.
Our client is a growing, privately owned PR Agency, servicing the international maritime and energy markets.
They are looking for an individual who wants to immerse themselves in the industry, manage accounts and lead junior team members.
This position will be based in Oxford.
You will have a track record of delivering communications campaigns to bring to this organisation who service a global portfolio of clients.
Joining a well-established team of professionals, you will be using your creativity to write blogs, editorial copy and press releases while fostering strong client relationships.
You will ideally have gained experience in event management.
You’ll use your social and digital media skills to engage your client’s audience.
This company wants to invest in you and your future, offering internal and external training towards your career development.
Due to the client base this role offers the potential for international travel.
At least two years’ experience within PR, communications or marketing is essential.
Apply now, send your CV directly, or pick up the phone for a chat.
A ship owner is looking for a Technical Manager to oversee their fleet of a dozen vessels. Based in southern Europe you will have full technical management of the fleet overseeing the vessel performance, efficiency, budgets, P&L, safety, and maintenance of their fleet.
The successful candidate will have sailed to Chief Engineer and have extensive fleet management experience with tankers at a senior level. Fluent Greek and English is required.
This is an excellent company to work for with a good package available.
We are currently working on an opportunity to be an Electrical Superintendent with a world-renowned shipping company based in the Middle East.
Your main responsibilities will encompass:
• Managing and supervising electrical maintenance
• Implementing electrical standards upon vessels
• Providing guidance to vessel management teams on electrical matters
• Providing project management support and supervision to electrically-based projects.
• Undertake audits and write reports based on these
Suitable candidates will have sailed as an ETO upon chemical tankers.
An excellent package is available for a suitable candidate.
If this sounds ideal for you, please apply now!
We are seeking a Financial Planning & Reporting Manager for a major LNG shipping company based in the Middle East.
In this role, you will manage all financial planning and reporting activities which will include the development of financial models, report infrastructure and financial planning processes. This role will also provide critical analysis to the senior management creating impact and insight to the organizations and associated joint ventures’ strategies.
You will be responsible for leading the budgeting process and preparing financial statements which will include developing the budgeting templates and deadlines.
This role will include the review of submitted budgets, and the analysis of previous budgets. You will address audit queries and lead the process of month end and balance reconciliation.
You will work with the senior management team to look at matters of cost reduction and profit improvement by providing your recommendations.
Therefore, your role will see you implement and managing financial systems to achieve the company’s visions, goals and strategy.
Minimum requirements for this position:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience of working in a Financial Planning & Reporting Manager.
• Five years management experience within Financial Planning and Reporting.
• Evidence of building and implementing complex financial models.
• Knowledge of SAP models – FICO, PS, MM, PM and HR.
• Fluency in English – written and spoken.
Additional requirements:
• Experience in a merchant navy shipping company or maritime industry.
• MBA or master’s degree related to Finance or Accounting.
• CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA or CFA Qualified.
• Fluency in Arabic – written and spoken.
We are seeking a Head of Tax Services for a major LNG shipping company based in the Middle East.
In this role, you will Manage and handle all Tax services related activities for the organisation and its joint venture companies.
You will be responsible for independently managing and handling all Tax related activities and matters ensuring full compliance with local and international Tax requirements.
This will include processing of VAT returns, withholding Tax, submitting income tax returns as well as Tax filing and keeping up to date with developments in Tax legislation and regulations.
You will work with the Senior Management team in matters relating to Tax planning, goals, risks and priorities.
Therefore, your role will see you participate in developing Tax policies, procedures and systems.
You role will involve external liaison with auditors and relevant Tax authorities.
Minimum requirements for this position:
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Tax.
• Previous experience in a role directly related to the management of Tax affairs.
• Knowledge of Qatar Tax.
• Knowledge of International Tax.
• Knowledge of SAP.
Additional requirements:
• Master’s degree related to Finance, Accounting or Tax.
• Experience in a merchant navy shipping company or maritime industry.
Our client, a major international ship owner/ manager in the container market is currently looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager to join their European team. This person can be based out of Germany, Denmark or Switzerland.
This is a unique position and the main focus will be on commercial management so whilst our client requires someone with the core knowledge of charter partys/ post fixtures the role will suit someone very business-minded and strategic that is able to work closely with the VP of Business Development.
The objective will be to identify concerns and common trends and work with customers to develop cost saving solutions. Therefore, this role will be best suited to someone that is very customer focused and would be expected to spend considerable time working with key customers in order to improve service offering and someone that keen to proactively contribute to the commercial offering.
Ideally this person will have a good grounding in container post fixture work but on top of this you will need to demonstrate that you have commercial acumen and have strong key account management. This could also suit someone with a bulk background with the main emphasis of this hire being finding someone with the right mindset and the willingness to improve service delivery.
This would be a great opportunity to join a shipping group with a very modern outlook and a fast and ever-changing environment. It is a ‘high performance, high ownership’ culture that will suit someone keen to take on responsibility and with a very proactive mindset.
This hire can be based out of three locations in Europe and French, Danish or German language skills would be advantageous. You will also need to be happy with the prospect of setting up within one of these locations and spending a considerable amount of time travelling and working with customers.
Our client are an Owner/ Operator in the drybulk market and are currently looking to hire an experienced Freight Trader to be based in their office in Switzerland.
You would be joining a small but highly experienced chartering team that are highly skilled in what they do. They are very much team players and would expect this hire to come in with the same mentality.
The ideal candidate for this role will be Charterer/ Freight Trader with 15-20 years of experience in this field than can bring their own business with them. This will particularly suit someone that has a well rounded view of the Atlantic trade but someone that can also specialise in one or two particular business areas.
All of their Charterers are proper ‘Traders’ sourcing both tonnage and cargo so our expectation would be that this role would particularly suit someone that has already worked within a small to mid sized Owner/ Operator with strong entrepreneurial traits.
It will be essential that this person has focused on the Atlantic market within Handys/Supramax. Our client is also open to relocating the right person and are quite open in terms of salary with this being all about finding the right person for the challenge.
If interested to arrange a further discussion please either apply or email Matt for further details.
Spinnaker Global are currently working on the opportunity to be a Fleet Manager with a reputable shipping company based in the Middle East.
Within this role you will be responsible for the safe and efficient running of all LNG vessels. This will include regular inspections, planning for all dry-docking and repairs and managing all H&M and P&I claims. You will also be accountable for formulating and implementing operational and technical procedures, managing all staff, handling budgets and ensuring QHSE compliance.
Suitable candidates should have relevant experience at Fleet Manager level, have sailed as a Chief Engineer on-board LNG vessels, and have vast shore-based experience with these vessel types.
If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please apply now!
Do you have a legal background and experience working in a P&I environment? If yes and you would like to work within the underwriting department of an IG P&I Club, then this could be the perfect role for you!
This role will involve providing technical support for the underwriters but will also have a heavy focus on contract review, making this role a unique one and not your typical underwriting position.
A law degree would be highly advantageous for this position. Previous P&I experience can come from either a claims, underwriting or broking background).
This role would suit someone who can get stuck in and has strong attention to detail. Apply now for immediate consideration!
The ideal candidate will be responsible for bunker procurement.
Responsibilities:
– Key member of the Company’s in-house Bunker desk
– Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the quality/quantity of bunkers procured, and providing technical / commercial assistance to the bunker trading team
– Assist in managing contract Nomination and spot bunkering
– Identify and evaluate key parameters and establish benchmarking in order to provide a grading on the quality of bunkers procured, and in order to manage a rating system for the bunker suppliers
– The above to also focus on establishing bunker quality vis-à-vis environmental friendliness and energy optimization
– Involved in and oversee the BQS for bunkering operations globally along with optimisation team
– Manage Bunker quality and quantity claims (including that established via BQS) raised between Buyers and Sellers, and follow-up to ensure swift and smooth resolution
– Involved in establishing bunker vigilance procedures for prevention of bunker fuel pilferage
– Meet both customer and supplier requirements and establish great relationships within the industry
Experience:
2-3 years’ experience in bunker procurement / trading
