Cadet Training Officer (FSHC/250925/31)

Qualifications

• E: 1st degree (Bachelor's Degree) in relevant subject
• P: First CoC (such as 2nd Mates or 3rd Eng)
• P: Master of Science or equivalent Master level qualification

Experience

• E: Experience of working with merchant navy cadet training
• E: Any form of ship operation & management (such as crewing, ship agency, ship commercial operations, etc.)
• E: Managing and supporting cadets ashore and onboard vessels
• E: Experience of working with flag state and administration authorities to obtain required documentation (e.g. SDB, TRB, medical, travel etc)
• P: Sea-going experience as a cadet

Skills

• E: Ability to fluently speak, write and communicate in English at the highest level of professionalism.
• E: Team player, approachable, flexible, and sensitive towards all cultures
• E: Work as and when required under pressure with the intention to complete task as promptly and efficiently as is possible
• E: Strong IT skills especially Microsoft Office

E: Essential

P: Preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Cadet Training Manager as required to fulfil the Academy’s strategic priorities.
• Develop/ follow up all sea-training shipping company leads.
• Maintain communication with shipping company training department/ manager to appreciate their procedures.
• Have a complete knowledge of sea-training for each cadet when they are on board – maintain regular contacts.
• Ensure learning is taking place in accordance with the requirements as set out in the TRB.
• Monitor cadets’ behavior, progress and performance meet the required standards in line with Merchant Navy Code of Conduct.
• Liaise with Department Heads to ensure assessments as required in the course descriptors for sea-training are held as required.
• Review the performance of each shipping company based on the cadet training experience, cadet support structure and any other feedback from the cadets.
• Act as the 24x7 Academy contact point for all cadets when in the sea-training phase. Be prepared to travel as required and work outside of standard working hours as in the contract.
• Support Cadet Training Manager in ensuring that each cadet has a safe, fulfilling and complete sea-training experience such that they are successful in securing their CoC and secure jobs.