Vessel Operations Manager
Private Superyacht Fleet | UK-Based | £110,000–£125,000 + Package
A rare opportunity for an experienced Vessel Operations Manager to join a highly sophisticated private fleet operating at the very top end of the superyacht sector.
This is a senior operational role for someone who combines strong yacht management experience with sound technical awareness, excellent judgement and the confidence to operate across large, complex vessels.
You will act as a key link between Captains, senior crew, technical teams, shipyards, suppliers and ownership representatives, helping ensure vessels operate safely, efficiently and to consistently exceptional standards.
The Role
Responsibilities will include:
- Operational oversight across a portfolio of large yachts
- Acting as a senior point of contact for Captains and onboard management teams
- Supporting technical, engineering and maintenance matters alongside specialist teams
- Coordinating refit, yard and major maintenance activity
- Monitoring budgets, operational expenditure and supplier performance
- Supporting Flag, Class and compliance requirements where required
- Reviewing operational priorities, risks and vessel readiness
- Driving consistency, best practice and continuous improvement across the fleet
- Managing complex issues calmly and diplomatically
- Travelling to vessels and shipyards internationally as required
The Person
We are looking for someone with:
- Significant experience in yacht management, fleet operations or senior vessel operations
- Strong exposure to large yachts, ideally within complex private fleet environments
- A broader technical and engineering understanding than the typical Yacht Manager profile
- Confidence working with Captains, Chief Engineers, technical managers and shipyards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Strong commercial judgement and financial awareness
- A collaborative, low-ego approach and genuine team mentality
- The diplomacy to handle sensitive situations while still driving decisions forward
- The ability to remain calm, organised and effective in high-pressure environments
This role will suit someone who is already operating at a senior level and is looking for the opportunity to work within an exceptionally high-standard private fleet environment, with genuine influence across vessel operations.
Salary: £110,000–£125,000 base + package
Travel: work from home with international travel to vessels and shipyards as required
Sector: Private Superyacht Fleet
Strict confidentiality applies.
