Charter Operations – Yacht Transport

Position: Charter Operations Coordinator

Location: Southampton (Hybrid - 1 day from home)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 17:00

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading global yacht transport operator to hire a Charter Operations Coordinator to join their growing team. This role will sit within the charter operations function, supporting international yacht lift-on/lift-off movements, coordinating between owners, agents, and technical teams to deliver smooth and reliable yacht shipping services.

As part of this role, you will:

• Act as a key contact for clients and internal stakeholders throughout the charter process – from quoting to loading, sailing, and discharge.
• Work closely with charter brokers, sales, port agents, and loadmaster teams to coordinate yacht movements.
• Manage and maintain detailed charter schedules, stowage plans, and booking documentation.
• Liaise with the engineering team ensuring correct cradle and lifting equipment are ready for each vessel.
• Oversee import/export clearance, customs agents, and local support partners.
• Monitor transport operations and proactively resolve issues to ensure on‑time delivery, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Provide regular updates to clients about vessel status, loading, transit, and discharge.

About the Company

• This is a specialist yacht transport company with over 40 years of experience in the industry.
• They operate a fleet of 110+ owned, purpose-built vessels, enabling them to guarantee global sailings and maintain full control over yacht handling.
• Their services include lift-on / lift-off transport, using certified cradles and lashing systems, with experienced Loadmasters overseeing loading and discharge.
• They offer world-class safety, reliability, and personal service – providing a single point of contact from enquiry through delivery.

Person Specification

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in charter operations, shipping, or freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of yacht transport or maritime cargo operations is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both with internal teams and high-net-worth clients.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Good IT literacy (MS Office, scheduling tools); experience with transport systems is a plus.
• Location: based in or around Southampton, with flexibility to work one day per week from home.
• Hybrid working to support work-life balance, plus the opportunity to grow within a niche logistics sector.

• Competitive salary, with room for performance-based growth.

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