Operations Manager – The Ship Sørlandet

Do you want a central leadership role in an organization that both preserves proud maritime traditions and develops the sailing ship industry of the future? We are looking for a committed and energetic operations manager who will help further develop the activities surrounding our Norwegian sailing ships, while preserving and continuing a unique cultural heritage in a modern context.

About the position

The operations manager has overall responsibility for the operation and staffing of the training ship. Sørlandet - the world's oldest full rig in active operation. The ship will be 100 years old in 2027. The position reports to the director and is part of a joint management group consisting of the director, technical director, financial director, marketing director, operations director and school director. The office is in Kristiansand.

The operations manager has close collaboration with the subsidiary A+ World Academy, and collaborates particularly closely with the school manager.

The foundations The Ship Sørlandet and Christian Radich have a strategic collaboration, where sharing resources and expertise contributes to the best possible operation of the businesses.

Main responsibility

As Operations Manager, you will have broad and operational responsibilities, including:

Overall responsibility for operation, staffing, follow-up and maintenance of the sailing ship

Personnel responsibility for the crew

  • Planning and coordination of sailing programs and port stays
  • Ensure continuous improvement and follow-up of deviations according to established standards
  • Overall responsibility for insurance (ship, crew, trainees , passengers and guests)
  • Functional responsibility for ISM, ISPS and certificates
  • Responsibility for government contact within the operations' areas of responsibility
  • Follow-up of certifications (crew, radio, telephony and safety equipment)
  • Emergency response responsibility
  • HSE responsibility and systematic follow-up
  • Responsibility for suppliers and purchasing agreements
  • Customer and assignment follow-up
  • Collaboration with A+ World Academy

Follow-up of donation grants

Other upcoming work

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

  • Relevant experience, preferably as an operations manager, technical inspector, fleet manager or captain
  • Documented leadership experience
  • Experience with purchasing and negotiations
  • Preferably higher education combined with solid experience from ship operations
  • Interest in – and preferably experience with – sailing ships or historic vessels

Personal characteristics

To be successful in the role, we believe you are:

  • A clear leader with a good understanding of the role
  • Structured and responsible
  • Independent, while being able to collaborate well with others
  • Commercial and results-oriented, with a good understanding of economics
  • A relationship builder with good communication skills
  • Committed to quality and continuous improvement
  • Motivated for a long-term employment relationship

We offer

  • A unique leadership role in an organization with a strong history and social role
  • A strong professional environment with committed colleagues

Opportunity to influence development in a modern perspective

Varied working days, both operationally and strategically

A socially beneficial workplace that is based on an important value foundation - preserving a unique cultural heritage while giving young people a good start in adult life.

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For questions, contact

Operations Manager Kari Skår Dahl: +47 992 94 869
General Manager Knut Arne Gjertsen: + 47 922 50 533

The application should be sent to info@sorlandet.org