View From The Desk – September 2024

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It’s September already and this means only one thing, European yacht shows! By the time you read this we’ll be concluding the Cannes Yachting Festival and be a week out from the Monaco Yacht Show. With some incredible new yachts on show across these events, we’re excited to see some of the latest vessels to launch, including Kismet and Renaissance (a yacht that SYR worked with to recruit into the build team).

With Simon and I hitting the principality, we’ll be attending a host of exclusive events at the show and on-hand to meet with you to discuss your hiring or career focussed requirements.

We also welcome our first sponsor to the SYR Newsletter. MIMO Connect and their ETO-focussed recruitment brand Robertsons ETOs are coming on board as our sponsors for a number of coming editions of the newsletter. We’re also working with them on an exciting MYS collaboration, which you’ll see in person as you walk around the yacht show in a couple of weeks time.

For those of you that don’t already know our new sponsor, we sat down with Jason, owner of the business with his wife Nicci, to find out more about the brand and why they’re considered leaders at what they do! You can read the full interview here.

Looking to the recruitment world, August was typically fairly quiet until late in the month. Since this point however, it’s safe to say that things have gone crazy, with a wide range of opportunities coming along specifically within the shipyard and yacht management spaces.

The final quarter of the year is usually our busiest both in terms of placements and in terms of new roles coming online, so head to the website and check out the latest and greatest we have available.

As always, we’re here to offer advice and practical recruitment support so if you would like to know more about our services, discuss your career or how we can help grow your business, please do get in touch.

ED EWER 
CEO
ed@superyachtrecruiter.com  | +44 (0) 7920 060 965

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ED | CEO | ed@superyachtrecruiter.com

It’s been an enjoyable but hectic few weeks on my desk, with a couple of major new clients taking up much of my time across the shipyard sector, from skilled tradespeople through to senior project management.

The market is buoyant across Europe, which is great to see and it’s showing no sign of slowing down! I’m looking forward to really getting back into the thick of discussions with my design and engineering client base during September and October, likely showcasing some great new roles.

Sales Manager – Superyacht Refit
We’re looking for a serial networker with a strong history in working with shipyards, management companies and owners to join a leading shipyard group in a sales management role.

The post offers a lot of flexibility and huge earning opportunities for the right person. If you’re Europe based and keen on a new challenge, get in touch!

To apply click here

SIMON | Senior Recruitment Consultant – Brokerage, Management & New Build | simon@superyachtrecruiter.com

August is a traditionally slow month for new opportunities, but now we’re into September and show season, it’s full steam ahead for new roles. I’m working on some charter opportunities in the EU and US so do reach out if you are considering a change. I’ve also got a very nice role in Palma for a Yacht Ops Manager so drop me a line if you’d like further information. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at MYS!

Yacht Operations Manager – Palma de Mallorca 
Are you a Captain looking to come ashore? Or perhaps you’ve already made the transition and are looking for the next career move? If so, this could be a great role to consider.

The client is a boutique management company with a growing fleet along with several construction projects under management and, due to ongoing growth, they’d like to appoint a Yacht Operations Manager to oversee the fleet.

With 14 vessels currently under management in the sub 30m range and running mini ISM, you’ll have excellent compliance knowledge along with a good technical understanding, experience in crewing services and a broad understanding of general operational and logistics support across the fleet. Working alongside the MD, you’ll help guide and grow the managed service offering, delivering a 1st class experience to owners, Captains and other stakeholders.

This role would suit a Captain with a 500gt ticket or an ambitious Junior YM looking to grow into a full YM position. Onboard experience is required however.

To apply click here 

 

See you next month!