Crew Development Manager

We are supporting a well established international ship-management company in Hamburg in the search for a Crew Development Manager to strengthen their cadet and officer development framework across the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the company’s cadet strategy, aligning workforce planning with long term fleet requirements
• Identify, attract and build a strong pipeline of cadets in cooperation with maritime academies and training institutions
• Act as the primary contact and trusted mentor for cadets throughout their development journey
• Monitor development progress, assess training needs and support structured career pathway planning
• Plan and organise officer conferences and in person learning initiatives
• Support the design and delivery of training programmes and capability building initiatives across the fleet
• Ensure onboard training standards align with company culture, operational expectations and regulatory requirements
• Continuously evaluate and improve training quality using industry best practices
• Collaborate closely with Crewing, Technical and HSQE departments to support vessel performance and retention

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maritime Studies, Human Resources, Education, Organisational Psychology or a related field
• Minimum two years’ experience in maritime training, crew development or talent management
• Cadet programme exposure highly desirable
• Understanding of international maritime regulations including STCW and related standards
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across multicultural environments
• Fluency in written and spoken business English
• Additional training certifications such as Train the Trainer are advantageous
• Seagoing management experience is beneficial but not essential

Benefits

• High responsibility role within a respected international shipmanagement organisation
• Opportunity to shape long term crew development strategy
• Modern office environment in Hamburg
• Attractive salary package with additional financial and mobility benefits
• Long term career development within a dynamic maritime environment