7 Captain jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client, a prestigious aviation company, is actively recruiting experienced Commercial Airline Captains to join their flight operations team, working in a fully remote advisory and training capacity. This unique opportunity allows seasoned pilots to contribute their extensive knowledge and expertise without the day-to-day demands of active flying schedules. You will be instrumental in developing and delivering high-quality training programs for first officers and captains, focusing on advanced flight techniques, emergency procedures, and operational best practices. Responsibilities include curriculum development, simulator instruction, ground school teaching, and providing mentorship to flight crew members. You will also be involved in reviewing and updating operational manuals, contributing to safety management systems, and advising on flight planning and operational efficiency. This role requires a minimum of 5000 total flight hours, with at least 1500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) on multi-engine jet aircraft. A current ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence) and a strong understanding of aviation regulations (EASA/CAA) are mandatory. Exceptional communication, instructional, and interpersonal skills are paramount, along with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively. While this role is remote, occasional travel for specific training events or meetings may be required. You will be a key contributor to maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety and operational excellence, leveraging your vast experience to shape the next generation of airline pilots from your home office.

**Job Description :**
**Job Title** -
Consumer & Shopper Planner - Smirnoff and Captain Morgan
**About us** -
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.
Join us to create a career worth celebrating!
**About the Function-**
Our Marketing team are creators, helping to build and nurture some of the world's most loved brands. We craft amazing connections with people around the world to celebrate our brands' legacies and reinvent them for the world today, and into the future.
Everything we do is underpinned by a deep understanding of our consumers, behaviours, trends, and technologies. Using our genius and creativity, we unlock our brands' uniqueness, understand their purpose, and put them at the heart of celebrations everywhere. Together, we're celebrating diversity and challenging stereotypes through our advertising and marketing. Wherever your talents lie, from Design to Consumer Planning, you'll be celebrated and supported in our inclusive culture.
**About the role** -
You will drive and project manage the Consumer and Shopper Planning and Research agenda across Captain Morgan and Smirnoff
+ To manage consumer and shopper insight and information from a variety of continuous and ad hoc sources ensuring a consumer and shopper narrative is forefront for business planning and marketing decisions.
+ To champion the voice of the consumer and shopper across all marketing activity in x-agency forums ensuring consumer and shopper truths are upheld from Idea to Execution.
+ To manage the Learning Plan agenda on both Captain Morgan and Smirnoff, identifying where research spend should be deployed to deliver the most effective and efficient insight and within this to manage research agencies accordingly.
+ To manage the annual Marketing Business Plan process for Captain Morgan and Smirnoff, ensuring Brand plans have all the correct shopper and consumer inputs and that strategy springboards off clear consumer and occasion narrative.
+ To be a key support for the Measurement and Evaluation of key Marketing activities, ensuring the Business has clear understanding for performance from a consumer and shopper perspective.
+ To collaborate closely with Planning colleagues in European Innovation and Global teams, proactively collaborating and sharing information.
+ Be a champion of External Curiosity for the Brand Teams and Marketing more generally to ensure the business remains abreast of key consumer and shopper trends.
+ To be a key member of the Consumer and Shopper planning team; taking part in planning team initiatives, marketing trainings and wider consumer framework thinking.
**Key Skills & Competencies**
+ Proven ability to translate qualitative and quantitative research into actionable strategies that drive brand and commercial growth.
+ Skilled at connecting market trends, shopper behaviours, and brand positioning to create impactful marketing plans.
+ Experience managing end-to-end research projects, agencies, and budgets, delivering high-quality insights on time.
+ Strong communicator who can champion the voice of the consumer and inspire collaborators with compelling narratives.
+ Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams, global markets, and agency partners to deliver aligned outcomes.
**LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES**
Win through Execution
+ Act like an owner of Diageo by holding self and others to account for highest standards
+ Inject restlessness to win and unlock capacity to decide and act quickly
Shape the Future
+ Set context and empower people to experiment and unlock opportunities for growth
+ Enable others to imagine the future and be brave to boldly act now
+ Demand diverse external perspectives and trends that create impetus for change
Inspire through Purpose
+ Inspire the team to take entrepreneurial risks by building trust and respect
Invest in Talent
+ Displays confidence in their ability to meet challenges and succeed
+ Takes ownership of their development and growth
**Flexible Working Statement-**
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
**Diversity statement** -
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, attitudes, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
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**Worker Type :**
Regular
**Primary Location:**
1HQ
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With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Maritime Operations Manager to oversee and optimize their shipping and logistics operations in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK . This vital role involves managing the day-to-day activities of vessel operations, cargo handling, port logistics, and crew coordination. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of maritime regulations, safety standards, and best practices in shipping management. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective movement of goods and personnel, adhering to all international and domestic maritime laws. Strong leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex logistical challenges are paramount.

Responsibilities will include coordinating vessel schedules, managing port calls, supervising cargo loading and unloading, and liaising with shipping agents, authorities, and customers. You will also be involved in budget management, performance analysis, and the continuous improvement of operational processes. A deep understanding of supply chain management, risk assessment, and emergency response planning within the maritime context is essential. The successful candidate will have a proactive approach, keen attention to detail, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure. Experience with maritime IT systems and a commitment to sustainability in operations are also highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of vessel and cargo operations.
• Ensure compliance with all maritime laws, safety regulations, and international conventions.
• Optimize port calls, turnaround times, and logistical efficiency.
• Supervise port operations, including cargo handling and stevedoring.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
• Manage relationships with shipping lines, agents, port authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor operational budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee risk management and emergency preparedness for maritime operations.

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in maritime operations management or shipping logistics.
• Thorough knowledge of international shipping regulations and practices.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in maritime operations software and IT systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Relevant maritime qualifications or certifications are advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading maritime organization and play a key role in managing critical operations in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK .

Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics company, is seeking a highly experienced and capable Senior Fleet Manager to oversee the operational and technical management of its diverse maritime fleet. This critical role, based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK , is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all vessels under management. You will lead a team of marine superintendents and shore-based personnel, manage budgets, and maintain the highest standards of vessel performance and crew welfare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a designated fleet of vessels, ensuring adherence to international maritime regulations (IMO, Flag State, Class).
• Oversee vessel maintenance, repair, and dry-docking schedules, ensuring optimal vessel availability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and security management systems (e.g., ISM Code, ISPS Code).
• Develop and manage operational budgets for the fleet, controlling costs and identifying areas for efficiency improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of marine superintendents and technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Manage relationships with shipyards, suppliers, classification societies, and regulatory bodies.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for vessel operations, safety, and environmental performance.
• Conduct regular vessel inspections and performance reviews.
• Ensure effective crew management and welfare support in coordination with the crewing department.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, technological advancements, and regulatory changes affecting maritime operations.
• Contribute to the company's strategic planning and risk management processes related to fleet operations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A valid maritime qualification, such as a Chief Engineer or Master Mariner license (STCW III/2 or III/3, or II/2 or II/3) is essential.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in fleet management or senior technical superintendent roles within the shipping industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maritime regulations, vessel operations, and ship maintenance.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide personnel.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Experience with various vessel types (e.g., container ships, tankers, bulk carriers) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in vessel management software and IT systems.
• Strong understanding of safety and environmental management systems.

This is a key leadership position within the maritime sector, offering a challenging and rewarding career in Portsmouth for a dedicated professional with a passion for maritime excellence.

Our client, a significant player in the maritime services industry, is looking for an accomplished Operations Manager to oversee their key operational functions in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK . This pivotal role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in managing complex, fast-paced operational environments, particularly within sectors such as offshore support, shipping, or port logistics. The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency, safety, and profitability of all maritime-related operations, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing operational strategies that align with the company's business objectives. You will manage and optimize resource allocation, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, ensuring maximum productivity and cost-effectiveness. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, troubleshooting issues, and implementing robust quality control measures. You will also be responsible for ensuring strict compliance with all relevant maritime regulations, health, safety, and environmental standards. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies is paramount.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Operations, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field, with a Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification being advantageous. A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive management experience in maritime operations or a closely related industry is essential. Proven experience in budget management, P&L responsibility, and implementing operational improvements is required. Strong leadership qualities, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of maritime logistics and regulations are crucial. You must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity within a thriving industry. The Operations Manager will play a critical role in shaping the future of the company's operations, ensuring operational excellence and contributing to sustained growth. If you are a results-oriented and strategic leader with a passion for the maritime sector and a proven track record of operational success, we encourage you to submit your application for this exciting role in Aberdeen.

Our client, a prominent player in the maritime logistics sector, is seeking a proactive and organised Fleet Operations Manager to oversee their fleet operations based in **Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK**. This role is integral to ensuring the efficient and safe management of our vessels and associated logistical activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational planning, scheduling, and deployment of our fleet, ensuring compliance with all maritime regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies. You will manage vessel maintenance programs, coordinate crew assignments and travel, and oversee the procurement and management of supplies and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maritime operations, shipping, or logistics management, ideally with experience working within or closely with a fleet operations environment. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, as you will be managing a team and liaising with various stakeholders, including ship crews, port authorities, and charterers. A thorough understanding of maritime law, safety management systems (e.g., ISM Code), and vessel operational requirements is critical. This position will involve a hybrid working arrangement, offering a blend of on-site responsibilities for direct oversight and remote work for planning, reporting, and administrative tasks. You should be adept at problem-solving, capable of making quick and effective decisions in dynamic situations, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence and safety across the entire fleet.