Crew Services Administrator

Category:
Other Maritime Jobs
Location:
London
Published:
August 15, 2025

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy crewing department of a global yacht management company based in their London office (Hybrid)

Reporting to the Head of Crew Services, you will play a key role in supporting crew employment and payroll administration for Burgess-managed yachts

Responsibilities

  • Administer crew employment and payroll processes for managed yachts, ensuring all documentation is prepared accurately and on time.
  • Review and verify crew documentation and certificates; ensure that the certificates are uploaded to the in-house ISM database.
  • Prepare and issue Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEAs), Employment Agreements, and other relevant documentation (eg confidentiality agreements, vaccination records, crew handbook).
  • Assist yachts with monthly salary processing, pushing the payroll through the process, and ensuring funding request letters are issued and processed – chase as required.
  • Prepare other employment-related correspondence, such as mortgage application letters and termination letters.
  • Maintain expertise in crew-related modules (crew leave planner, payroll, personnel records) and act as a first point of contact for related queries from onboard crew, internal staff

Requirements

  • Genuine interest in Seafarer human resources.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative while being a strong team player.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel at an intermediate level).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • High numeracy skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and situations, demonstrating tact and fairness.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • A good sense of humour.
  • Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.

Desirable

  • CIPD qualification.
  • Previous experience as yacht crew.
  • Experience working with high-net-worth individuals.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Benefits

15% Bonus, Pension, Hybrid Working and many more