Full job descriptionAn experienced recruiter looking for a new market to make your own?
Spinnaker is looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our established Commercial Shipping team.
You don’t need any previous maritime experience. We’re looking for someone who already knows how to recruit, has a strong track record of business development and wants to apply those skills within a specialist global industry.
We’ll teach you shipping.
What we’re looking for*A proven track record in 360 recruitment
*Strong business development experience and evidence of winning new clients
*Someone comfortable generating their own vacancies and developing accounts
*A proactive sales mentality rather than someone reliant on inbound work
*Strong candidate sourcing and relationship-building skills
*Commercial confidence and the ability to engage with senior decision-makers
*A track record of building long-term client relationships and repeat business
*Someone genuinely interested in learning a new industry and becoming a specialist within it
*Ideally someone based in Essex, East London or the surrounding area
The opportunity

You’ll join our established Commercial team, recruiting internationally across areas including chartering, shipbroking, vessel operations, post-fixture, demurrage and research/analysis.
Shipping is an extremely relationship-driven industry. The longer you work within the market, the more valuable your knowledge and network become, so we’re looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career and reputation within the sector.
You’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from winning new clients and taking vacancies through to sourcing candidates, managing processes, negotiating offers and developing repeat business.
You bring the recruitment and business development skills. We’ll give you the training, market knowledge and support to become credible within shipping.
Why Spinnaker?

Spinnaker has specialised in maritime recruitment since 1997, so you’ll be entering a new industry with the backing of an established brand and international client network rather than building completely from scratch.
You’ll have the opportunity to work with shipowners, operators, charterers, brokers and other maritime businesses around the world.
We offer a high degree of autonomy, a strong commission structure with commission paid on every placement and no billing threshold, and a culture focused on relationships and results rather than heavy KPIs or micromanagement.
If you’re a successful recruiter who enjoys business development and likes the idea of becoming a genuine specialist within a global industry, we’d love to hear from you.