Headhunters in the Maritime Industry

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Maritime Headhunters

The maritime industry refers to all commercial and economic activities that involve ships, ports, and waterways. It includes shipping, port and terminal operations, shipbuilding and repair, seafaring and navigation, and other related services. The industry plays a vital role in global trade by transporting goods and raw materials across oceans and seas, connecting countries and economies. The maritime industry also supports many related industries such as logistics, insurance, and finance. These are key industries that our maritime headhunters have experience in helping our clients.

The maritime market experienced significant growth between 2020 and 2023, driven by several factors, including increased global trade, improved economic conditions, and a rebound in the shipping industry after a period of economic slowdown. The COVID-19 pandemic has also accelerated the adoption of digital technologies in the maritime sector, leading to more efficient and streamlined operations. Furthermore, the increasing demand for sustainable shipping practices, such as the use of cleaner fuels, has led to new investment opportunities in the maritime industry. Overall, the maritime market is expected to continue its growth trend in the coming years, driven by these and other factors.

This sector is growing by 5.7%, surprising to some, who thought it would be shrinking.

Maritime headhunting can be a complex process, as the maritime industry is a specialist sector with unique requirements. It’s important to use a retained headhunting company that understands the maritime industry and can find the best talent for your organisation.

RHACS is a specialist executive headhunting company that focuses exclusively in the maritime sector. Our company has an extensive network of contacts within the maritime industry and can help you find the best candidates for your organisation.

Recruitment companies typically specialise in a particular area, such as seafarers, shipbuilding, port operations, or marine engineering. They will have in-depth knowledge of the skills and experience required for these roles and will be able to find candidates who are a perfect fit for your organisation.

Our approach to business is geared towards achieving results, rather than unnecessary extras such as executive coaching, consultancy services, or telling clients how to manage their businesses. Our goal is to find key talent confidentially within your industry in an agreed timescale. We guarantee to provide a shortlist of candidates that matches your job profile. Furthermore, we will guarantee our candidates in their roles for 12 months.

Our maritime headhunters promise to you is:

Attracting and retaining top talent is critical to the success of any business. However, the process of finding the right candidate can be time-consuming, complex and challenging. That’s where our headhunting services come in!

Our proven process and extensive network of industry connections allow us to quickly identify and attract the most talented and suitable candidates for your company.

Our three executive headhunting promises and guarantees:

Match our candidates to your agreed job specification
Provide a shortlist of candidates within a specific time frame
Guarantee our candidates in their roles for a minimum of 12 months

At RHACS – Retained Headhunters, we believe that a successful executive search and selection relationship is built through good communication and mutual understanding. We base this philosophy on the idea that partner status benefits both parties in terms of trust, efficiency, and effectiveness. By using our extensive knowledge of the market, we can accurately identify candidates who are a good match for your search.

Maritime Industry Experience

We are experts in the maritime industry and have placed senior executives from ports, industrial zones/canal authorities, shipping companies, traders and marine consultancies around the world. We pride ourselves on our extensive global network which allows us to connect with key players in the sector. Our knowledge of maritime affairs has enabled us to make connections with those we need to get things done.

We are a headhunting firm that specializes in the following areas:

Shipping: This sector includes activities such as transportation of goods and people by sea, port operations and management, ship management and operations.

Offshore energy: This sector includes the exploration and production of oil, natural gas and renewable energy sources such as wind and wave power.

Fishing: This sector involves the harvesting of marine life for human consumption or commercial purposes.

Shipbuilding and repair: This sector involves the construction and maintenance of ships, boats and other marine vessels.

Dredging and marine construction: This sector includes the maintenance and construction of coastal and ocean infrastructure, such as ports, harbors, and offshore wind farms.

Port and terminal operations: This sector includes the management and operation of port facilities, including cargo handling and storage.

Maritime equipment and services: This sector includes the provision of equipment, supplies and services to the maritime industry, such as navigation systems, communication systems, and insurance.

Why is using a Retained Headhunter important?

Your company can’t do better than a retained headhunter when recruiting its best and brightest employees. They only work with the best people and ensure that you get the best talent in the best positions.

Good headhunters are generally better than traditional recruiters. They have specific knowledge of the market and focus on making sure clients are getting the best people.

Retained headhunting has two major advantages. One is that it guarantees finding the best people at the lowest cost. The other advantage is its reputation as trust building.

European Headhunting

Our maritime headhunters are well-equipped to handle all retained projects pertaining to this sector. This is due in part to the years of experience we’ve accumulated working with a variety of international companies.

Our teams always work diligently and meet customer satisfaction standards, ensuring that specialists have deep knowledge about maritime matters.

Why Choose RHACS

RHACS – Retained headhunters have a proven track record of providing successful appointments for clients in government and corporate organizations around the world. Our success is based on sourcing and convincing the best people to join our clients’ teams.

Candidates and clients are confident in RHACS because we always deliver more than we promise! This has led us to maintain an extensive customer portfolio throughout Europe.

Why wait?

With our headhunting services, you can save time, reduce costs and improve the quality of your hires. Our rigorous screening and evaluation process ensures that only the most qualified candidates are presented for your consideration.

Let us help you find the talent you need to take your business to the next level. Contact us today to learn more about our headhunting services and how we can help you build a winning team.

Many of our clients have been working with us for years, their return to RHACS is testament to our success in providing truly bespoke headhunting services.

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