Seafarer Recruitment and Cadet manager

5 hours ago

Pasay, National Capital Region, Philippines A.P. Moller - Maersk Full time

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we continuously set new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we ensure that over 300 vessels are manned with competent crew while complying with international regulations and company policies. Our Marine People Philippines function, part of Marine People and Culture, operates out of Manila and collaborates closely with Crewing teams in Copenhagen, Mumbai, and Singapore.

We are seeking a strong leader to drive our Seafarer Recruitment and Cadet programs, foster collaboration, and deliver operational excellence.

We offer

  • A leadership role in the world's largest and most efficient vessel operator.

  • Opportunity to shape the next generation of seafarers and strengthen industry partnerships.

  • A dynamic, international environment that values diversity, innovation, and continuous growth.

  • The chance to make a lasting impact on maritime talent development in the Philippines.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Marine People Philippines, you will:

  • Lead and inspire the Recruitment and Cadet team to deliver timely, compliant, and high-quality crew placements.

  • Design and implement recruitment strategies aligned with Maersk's business goals.

  • Build strong relationships with maritime schools, manning agencies, and industry stakeholders to sustain a robust talent pipeline.

  • Use data insights and market intelligence to enhance sourcing effectiveness and anticipate future crewing needs.

  • Mentor and develop team members to build a motivated, high-performing workforce.

  • Oversee candidate assessment and selection to ensure alignment with Maersk's values and competency standards.

  • Manage departmental budgets, compliance, and reporting, ensuring operational excellence.

  • Represent Maersk in audits, meetings, and external engagements within the maritime community.

  • Drive continuous improvement across recruitment processes and candidate experience.

We're looking for

  • Proven track record in seafarer recruitment and talent management; sea-going experience is a plus.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.

  • Effective bilingual communication in English and Tagalog.

  • In-depth understanding of Philippine maritime crewing laws, industry practices, and global standards.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions.

  • Proficiency with modern recruitment platforms and digital sourcing tools.

  • Established network within the local maritime industry.

  • This role is opened for local employment only.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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