Crewing Officer

In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.

There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity.

But this is not for us

We believe there is another way to cruise. A way that is based on five generations of seafaring.

Where cabins are called cabins and ships look like ships.

Where the journey is as important as the destination.

In our world, smaller is better, and we believe in keeping the experience on board uncrowded, warm and civilised - treating passengers as guests, like the family run business we are.

It would be easy to follow the trends and go with the crowds. But we never will.

Because this is our way. The Olsen Way

It’s an exciting time to be joining the cruise industry with our beautiful fleet sailing around the world with our guests. We are now strengthening our Crew Management team in our Ipswich Head Offices with a Crew Operations Manager.

Purpose of Role:

Is responsible for the planning crew under the crew management of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. The position closely collaborates with the management teams onboard the vessels, the Fleet positions, and the Crew Recruitment and Development Manager, to ensure the fleet is fully crewed at all times with the appropriate talent required to run the onboard operations effectively and efficiently.

Provides assistance into all crewing matters within the Crew Management Team. Ensures compliance with company policies and MLC 2006 regulations and maintains relationships with all hiring partners. In conjunction with Head of Crewing and Head of Quality and Resources provides strategic support to the development of Crewing function.

Our Values:

We are caring - “We trust and care for each other, our guests and our environment”

Always deliver a warm and friendly welcome, Always make time to listen, Look out for each other’s safety, security and well-being, Strive to help protect the environment for future generations.

We are positive - “We live and share a positive attitude”

Motivate each other with positive energy, Always see the opportunities in new ideas, Believe it’s better to learn than never try,Always look for ways to add value and make a difference.

We are real - “We are always ourselves and respect others”

Bring our real selves to work and perform, Respect and embrace all our different personalities and cultures, Have the courage to admit when we are wrong and have the strength to act on it, Have a voice and encourage open, honest communication.

We are a team - “We are more than a team; we are a family”

Share experiences and learn from each other, Adapt, respond and pull together to drive results, Together we recognise and celebrate our achievements.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offer a wide range of benefits including: BUPA medical, Life Assurance, discounted holidays and cruises plus retail discounts and cash back incentives through our MyBenefits scheme.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.