Port Manager
| Posting date: | 27 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | Gravesend, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Svitzer Marine Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Port Manager – London
At Svitzer, our maritime heritage spans almost 200 years, making us a global leader in the maritime industry and a cornerstone of the towage and terminal services across the world.
We are pleased to be able to offer a unique opportunity to join our team as the Port Manager for our London operations.
You will be at the helm of leading one of our busiest operations in the UK with the overall responsibility for the operational, safety and business performance of our London base.
If you are a passionate and inspiring leader who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and ready to embark on an exciting career with a global leader in the maritime industry, then look no further!
Overall Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of safe, cost effective, competitive and timely towage services within the port.
You will be responsible for the general management of the London port operation, ensuring local business objectives are aligned to overall company strategy.
Responsible for planning, directing and controlling all operational activities within the port to achieve business goals, profit and operational effectiveness targets.
SPECIFIC AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Operations
• To manage the port entity as a profit centre and manage any arising operational issues
• Provide leadership and direction to operations and onshore staff
• To seek continual improvements in service to our customers
• Act as the company representative with the customers, port authority, statutory bodies and other external stakeholders
• Assist the Commercial Teams in business development/sales activities
• Work with Marine standards to promote safe operations, quality assurance and security of the business
• To ensure assets are properly maintained and proactively manage the deployment of the fleet in the port to ensure all stakeholder expectations are met
• Ensure the protection of people and assets
Financial responsibilities
• Overall P&L management and accountability for the port operations.
• To monitor and control the port operating budget to ensure that all resources are deployed effectively and that the port is running at optimal operational efficiency.
• Responsible for reporting on the port’s performance to key stakeholders, both internally and externally as applicable
• Analyse and report financial data to support the development of budgets and forecasts
• Ensure that the operations are cost-effective and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising on service delivery
Stakeholder Management
• Build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders within the Port (customers, agents, port authority,) to derive maximum value from the business relationship and to ensure towage operations are delivered to our customers in an effective and efficient manner
• Build and nurture relationships with trade union representatives within Svitzer
• Keep Managing Director (UK) informed of service performance, customer feedback and emerging issues or opportunities
• Prepare and provide accurate operational summaries for both external and internal stakeholders
• Be a point of contact for customers ensuring the effective day to day delivery of services and prompt resolution of operational issues
People
• Build and nurture relationships with crews and union representatives to implement our One Svitzer Culture
• Supported by People & Culture team, manage the relationship with the local union branch, holding regular consultation meetings and resolving any disputes that may arise
• Drive up employee engagement through effective day to day management of our people
• Promote inclusivity, encourage collaboration, and drive high levels of employee engagement
• Have a good understanding of HR policies and processes and to handle disciplinary and grievance cases.
Required/Preferred Experience
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Previous management experience within an operational maritime environment (or similar industries)
• P&L ownership and successful past deliveries in similar environment
• Experience of working with and managing budgets
• Experience in driving employee engagement and culture
• Experience of working in a unionised environment – preferred
Personal Attributes
• Excellent Leadership Skills and influencing skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Be data driven with strong financial management skills
• Able to deal with and communicate with people at a range of levels to motivate and inspire
• Able to influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholders
• Be able to work in a matrix structure
• Strong team working skills
• Ability to set objectives and deliver results that have direct long-term impact
• Persuasively communicate new concepts and practices at all levels
• Ability to identify problems and provide innovative solutions
At Svitzer, our maritime heritage spans almost 200 years, making us a global leader in the maritime industry and a cornerstone of the towage and terminal services across the world.
We are pleased to be able to offer a unique opportunity to join our team as the Port Manager for our London operations.
You will be at the helm of leading one of our busiest operations in the UK with the overall responsibility for the operational, safety and business performance of our London base.
If you are a passionate and inspiring leader who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and ready to embark on an exciting career with a global leader in the maritime industry, then look no further!
Overall Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of safe, cost effective, competitive and timely towage services within the port.
You will be responsible for the general management of the London port operation, ensuring local business objectives are aligned to overall company strategy.
Responsible for planning, directing and controlling all operational activities within the port to achieve business goals, profit and operational effectiveness targets.
SPECIFIC AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Operations
• To manage the port entity as a profit centre and manage any arising operational issues
• Provide leadership and direction to operations and onshore staff
• To seek continual improvements in service to our customers
• Act as the company representative with the customers, port authority, statutory bodies and other external stakeholders
• Assist the Commercial Teams in business development/sales activities
• Work with Marine standards to promote safe operations, quality assurance and security of the business
• To ensure assets are properly maintained and proactively manage the deployment of the fleet in the port to ensure all stakeholder expectations are met
• Ensure the protection of people and assets
Financial responsibilities
• Overall P&L management and accountability for the port operations.
• To monitor and control the port operating budget to ensure that all resources are deployed effectively and that the port is running at optimal operational efficiency.
• Responsible for reporting on the port’s performance to key stakeholders, both internally and externally as applicable
• Analyse and report financial data to support the development of budgets and forecasts
• Ensure that the operations are cost-effective and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising on service delivery
Stakeholder Management
• Build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders within the Port (customers, agents, port authority,) to derive maximum value from the business relationship and to ensure towage operations are delivered to our customers in an effective and efficient manner
• Build and nurture relationships with trade union representatives within Svitzer
• Keep Managing Director (UK) informed of service performance, customer feedback and emerging issues or opportunities
• Prepare and provide accurate operational summaries for both external and internal stakeholders
• Be a point of contact for customers ensuring the effective day to day delivery of services and prompt resolution of operational issues
People
• Build and nurture relationships with crews and union representatives to implement our One Svitzer Culture
• Supported by People & Culture team, manage the relationship with the local union branch, holding regular consultation meetings and resolving any disputes that may arise
• Drive up employee engagement through effective day to day management of our people
• Promote inclusivity, encourage collaboration, and drive high levels of employee engagement
• Have a good understanding of HR policies and processes and to handle disciplinary and grievance cases.
Required/Preferred Experience
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Previous management experience within an operational maritime environment (or similar industries)
• P&L ownership and successful past deliveries in similar environment
• Experience of working with and managing budgets
• Experience in driving employee engagement and culture
• Experience of working in a unionised environment – preferred
Personal Attributes
• Excellent Leadership Skills and influencing skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Be data driven with strong financial management skills
• Able to deal with and communicate with people at a range of levels to motivate and inspire
• Able to influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholders
• Be able to work in a matrix structure
• Strong team working skills
• Ability to set objectives and deliver results that have direct long-term impact
• Persuasively communicate new concepts and practices at all levels
• Ability to identify problems and provide innovative solutions