Seafarer Training & Development Manager

Client of Faststream Recruitment Limited

Reporting into senior crewing leadership, you'll take ownership of the company's training and competence strategy for seafarers across the managed fleet. You'll combine structured analysis (performance trends, audits, incidents) with practical delivery (programmes, providers, tools) to continuously raise standards.

Key responsibilities

• Own and maintain the crew training portfolio, including a Training & Qualification Matrix aligned to regulatory, safety, operational and client requirements.
• Review performance inputs (appraisals, audits, incident investigations, client feedback) to identify training needs and improvement priorities.
• Source, design and implement effective training programmes and training management tools.
• Build and maintain a clear Seafarer Competence Management System, providing both competence assurance and development pathways by rank.
• Evaluate and select training providers auditing, benchmarking and ensuring best value (with procurement support).
• Stay current with industry best practice in training, competence development and learning methodologies.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on training initiatives and contribute to investigations when training input is required.
• Produce reporting that shows the impact of training on safety/operational KPIs and crew engagement.
• Develop annual training budgets and manage expenditure, providing clear justification for variances.
• Manage direct reports and coordinate across internal and external stakeholders.