Cadet Development Manager (m/f/d)

About the role

PETER DÖHLE Schiffahrts-KG is a provider of global maritime services with roots in Hamburg and home ports all over the world. We see ourselves as a company group rich in tradition yet future-oriented, providing tailor-made solutions for the entire shipping industry. To support our Shipmanagement at the next possible time, we are looking for a Cadet Development Manager (m/f/d).

Have you sailed yourself and are now looking for a meaningful shore-based role? Are you passionate about developing young seafarers and helping them to take their first steps towards becoming officers? We are looking for a Cadet Development Manager (m/f/d) to support the development of our cadet pipeline and guide cadets from recruitment through their academy phase, first sea assignments and transition into junior officer roles.

The role is about looking beyond certificates and grades. You will combine information from recruitment, academy performance, onboard feedback, motivation and training needs to support fair decisions and individual development.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will help ensure that cadet recruitment, development and follow-up are based on clear expectations, reliable information and close cooperation with academies, manning agencies and internal stakeholders.

Your main tasks will include:

• Support the recruitment,selection, onboarding and development of cadets and entry level officers, including regular follow-up on individual progress, feedback, trainingneedsand development measures
• Act as a trusted contact for cadets throughout their development journey and provide additional guidance where needed, including support for female cadets as part of a more diverse officer pipeline
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with maritime academies, manning agencies, shipboard mentors and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our cadet programme, onboarding process and development framework
• Support other Crew Development activities and projects whenever required, for example training initiatives, reporting, process improvements or internal coordination tasks

Your profile

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, understands seafaring and communicates clearly and proactively.

You bring:

• Seagoing experience, ideally as a nautical or technical officer, with a good understanding of cadet training, watchkeeping, onboard routines and life at sea
• Strong communication skills, intercultural awareness and the ability to build trust, provide guidance and follow up on several development cases in a structured way
• Experience in training, mentoring, crewing, recruitment or cadet development would be helpful, but not mandatory
• Fluent written and spoken business English
• German is an advantage

What makes this role special

This role gives you the opportunity to stay close to seafaring while making a real difference ashore. You will support cadets at a stage where guidance, trust and practical understanding matter most. It is not only about organising a cadet programme, it is about helping young seafarers find their place on board, understand what is expected of them and grow into confident future officers.

We offer

• A meaningful shore-based role where your own maritime experience is valued
• The opportunity to help shape and further develop our cadet programme
• Close cooperation with Crew Development, Crew Operations, international colleagues,academies and manning agencies
• A varied role combining people development, communication, recruitment support, planning and follow-up

We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, nationalities, backgrounds and identities. Women with nautical or technical seagoing experience are particularly encouraged to apply, as this role includes supporting and mentoring female cadets.

Our benefits

• a challenging and varied job with a lot of (personal) responsibility
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a highly motivated, dynamic team as well as individual perspectives for further development
• an exclusive working environment at the Elbe with an in-house fitness area and company restaurant
• an attractive salary package with many offers for financial security, mobility and other financial benefits

We would like to welcome you on board!

Do you think the position matches your expectations? Then we look forward to receiving your application, either online via the application form or by e-mail.

Please state your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date.

If you have any questions, Jan Wichers, our Recruiting Specialist, will be happy to help you: [email protected]

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