Denmark - Senior Shipping Executive

Who We Are:

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations. 

Role Summary: 

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Shipping Executive to join our team in Denmark. The role holder will be a key member of a team responsible for providing on-call service to our Principals to ensure the safe and smooth turnaround of all appointed vessels within the jurisdiction of the port office.

Hours: Standard working week with rotational on call coverage including evenings, weekends and public holidays
Contract: Permanent
Location: Frederikshavn, Denmark

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of Infrastructure and Port Presence: Lead operational capabilities and enhance the organization's footprint in key Danish ports.


• Full responsibility for port and husbandry agency operations, from initial enquiry and nomination to completion, ensuring seamless service delivery.


• Play an instrumental role in developing and structuring an organization to handle Governmental Services and Cruise operations.


• Manage duty rotas for out of office hours.


• Line management responsibilities for a small team.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in operations/customer facing position.


• Prior port agency experience and/or a background in the maritime/shipping field is desirable.


• Full Danish Driving License.


• Strong communication and leadership skills.


• Experience leading teams.


• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment


• Competent user of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word


• Driven and ambitious to further a career in the maritime sector in an operations role including regular travel to ports across the region.

You will receive:

• Competitive Salary


• Career development and progression opportunities


• 25 days annual leave and then an extra 5 days after 9 months service.


• Pension employee contribution of 3% and company contribution of 6%


• A company car to be used during duty or a car allowance. 

Plus, much more!

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these: 

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture. 

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships. 

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry. 

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.

Additional Information:

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location. 

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.

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