Port Agency Manager – (Kent)

Port Agency Manager – Permanent – Kent – Competitive package

The role holder will be responsible for the management of the port agency department providing a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week rostered on-call service to ensure the safe and smooth turnaround of all appointed vessels within the jurisdiction of the port office.

The role offers a Hybrid working model with working from home opportunities (2 days at home, 3 days in the office)

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure excellent ships agency services are rendered to all customers.
• Ensure a smooth, quick turnaround of vessels, keeping all relevant parties advised at all times.
• Perform all tasks that relate to the port agency function including boarding vessels.
• Ensure compliance with group QHSSE objectives.
• Responsible for the P&L of the department by maximising revenue streams and cash flow and aggressively managing costs and overheads.
• Attend regular meetings with ports, terminal and suppliers.
• Identify, recognize and secure new business opportunities.

Experience Required:

• Excellent working knowledge of Port Operations, Shipping and Port Agency
• Experience of working in a customer facing role in the shipping / maritime industry
• Strong communicator both written and verbal
• Ability to work calmly and with a positive attitude under pressure
• Experienvce with container, tankers and/or cruise are priorities
• Able to effectively manage own work and work unsupervised
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK

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