Job Description

Your mission

• Develop and oversee the company’s cadet strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and future workforce needs.
• Identify and recruit cadets, maintaining a strong and reliable talent pipeline.
• Serve as a dedicated contact person for cadets, someone they can trust and rely on for guidance.
• Track development progress, analyse training needs, and contribute to strategic workforce planning.
• Plan, organise, and execute officer conferences and other in-person learning events.
• Build and maintain partnerships with maritime academies 
• Ensure onboard training meets company cultural standards, values, and performance expectations.
• Support the Crew Development team in designing and delivering training programmes, career pathways, and capability-building initiatives.
• Continuously evaluate training quality, applying best practices to drive ongoing improvement.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maritime Studies, Human Resources, Education, Organizational Psychology or a related field (psychology background is a plus, not a requirement).
• At least two years of experience in maritime training, crew development, or talent management; cadet program experience preferred. Ideally with hands-on experience in a management position on board 
• Additional training management certifications like Train the Trainer are an advantage
• A deep understanding of international maritime regulations and safety standards is essential.
• Solid project management skills  
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholder’s cross different cultural backgrounds
• Fluent written and spoken business English

Our benefits

• a challenging and varied job with a lot of (personal) responsibility
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a highly motivated, dynamic team as well as individual perspectives for further development
• an exclusive working environment at the Elbe with an in-house fitness area and company restaurant
• an attractive salary package with many offers for financial security, mobility and other financial benefits

We would like to welcome you on board!