Performar Ltd is a maritime crewing and recruitment company that puts people first, offering personalised support and crew management services to seafarers and shipping clients worldwide. The company focuses on building long-term relationships through transparent, ethical practices, while delivering reliable and flexible solutions that meet the operational needs of the global shipping industry.

We now require a full-time Crewing Manager (SOC code 1161) to join our dynamic team and be based in our Douglas office (with flexible working hours and partial remote working).

The role requires:

• Interview and manage the recruitment, selection, and deployment of internationally qualified seafarers, ensuring compliance with operational requirements, qualifications, licensing, and maritime regulations.
• Plan and manage crew rotations across merchant vessels, optimising crew availability to ensure continuous and efficient shipping operations while minimising disruptions.
• Ensure full compliance with maritime regulations, including crew certification, licensing, medical fitness, hours of work, and liaise with maritime authorities (e.g., Ukrainian Maritime Authority) for documentation and approvals.
• Oversee the processing and administration of crew salaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms. Manage crew contracts and coordinate timely crew changes.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, buses, trains, and taxis for crew members, ensuring timely arrivals and smooth repatriation to minimise operational disruptions.
• Oversee the procurement and distribution of necessary crew gear, ensuring all required equipment is available and in good condition for vessel operations.
• Maintain accurate crewing records and communicate effectively with vessel masters, agents, and operational teams to resolve crew-related issues and ensure seamless crew changes.

The indicative salary for the role is GBP 25,000 - 29,200.00 p.a 37 hours per week

• Fluency in both Ukrainian and Russian (spoken and written) is essential
• Good English knowledge (verbal and written)
• Strong knowledge of maritime crewing regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to work evenings or during weekends when operations demand it

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Crew Management for merchant ships.
• Proven experience in the recruitment and management of seafarers.
• Experience dealing with maritime authorities.

University degree of any kind