Yacht Manager
Full time or Part time
Office based | Lymington
About the company: CP Yachts is a growing yacht management company based in Lymington, providing bespoke yacht management, crew recruitment and operational support to luxury sailing and motor yachts around the world.
As our fleet continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Yacht Manager to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a modern, forward thinking company where you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with owners and crew, influence the way we operate and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.
The Role: As Yacht Manager, you'll take responsibility for a portfolio of yachts, acting as the main point of contact for owners, captains and crew.
You'll work closely with the Directors to ensure every yacht is managed to the highest standard, providing practical support, advice and solutions across all aspects of yacht operations.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. One day you may be planning a refit, reviewing budgets or arranging surveys, while the next you'll be supporting a captain with crew, compliance or operational planning.
There will be opportunities to travel throughout the year to visit managed yachts, support refits and represent CP Yachts at boat shows and industry events.
For the right candidate we can offer either a full time or part time position. Core office hours are important, although we offer flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of sailing and motor yachts.
- Build trusted relationships with owners, captains, crew and suppliers.
- Oversee operational budgets and financial reporting.
- Coordinate maintenance periods, refits and planned works.
- Arrange surveys, inspections and statutory certification.
- Ensure compliance with flag state, class, insurance and regulatory requirements.
- Support captains with operational planning and problem solving.
- Assist with crew recruitment, employment and personnel matters.
- Monitor planned maintenance and vessel expenditure.
- Develop management procedures and continually improve our service.
- Support business development and help grow the management fleet.
About You
You'll be:
- An experienced Yacht Manager, Captain, Chief Officer or Engineer looking to move ashore.
- A strong understanding of the superyacht industry and the commercial aspects of yacht management.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Confident managing multiple projects and priorities.
- An excellent communicator who enjoys building long term relationships.
- Calm under pressure with a practical approach to solving problems.
- Self motivated and able to work independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new software.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional service.
- Experience with Apple and its systems.
Desirable Experience
- Previous yacht management experience.
- ISM, ISPS and MLC understanding.
- Budget management and financial reporting.
- Refit planning and project management.
- Crew management and recruitment.
- Engineering or technical knowledge.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to help shape a growing and ambitious company.
- A varied and rewarding role within the superyacht industry.
- A friendly, supportive and collaborative team.
- Genuine autonomy and responsibility.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DoE
Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
