Ongoing Head of Crewing, Denmark København, Denmark

3 days ago


København, Denmark Teamtailor Full time

Ready to lead in a global organisation and shape the future of crewing operations?

If you're passionate about managing crews, strengthening union relationships, overseeing Marine Payroll, and driving Marine HR Business Partnering, then DFDS wants you as our Head of Crewing, Danish Fleet

About the Role

Based in Copenhagen, and reporting to Vice President, Head of Global Crewing, as Head of Crewing, Denmark , you will have a pivotal leadership role, overseeing a team of professional colleagues in Crew Operations, Marine HR, and Marine Payroll functions. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders you will drive compliance, workforce engagement and development whilst ensuring operational efficiency across the fleet.

Key responsibilities:

  1. Lead all crewing activities for the Danish Ro-Ro and Passenger vessels, ensuring compliance with training & qualification matrices and ensuring that all ILO, MLC, STCW, and Flag State requirements are met.
  2. Drive Marine HR Business Partnering to foster a positive, inclusive, and safe working environment that values people and contributes to making DFDS a great place to work.
  3. Cultivate talent acquisition, engagement initiatives, and crew development to enhance motivation, retention, and career progression.
  4. Oversee Marine Payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and compliance, while fostering efficiency and service excellence.
  5. Drive crew forecasting, resource planning, and budget management.
  6. Build strong collaborative relationships with trade unions and proactively manage collective bargaining agreements to achieve mutual goals.

About You:

We’re seeking a leader who has a passion for people and operational excellence along with a proven track record in maritime commercial operations. You should be solution-focused with the ability to manage complex operational challenges whilst maintaining strong collaboration across teams’ ship and shore.

We expect you to have:

  1. Extensive experience in crewing, maritime operations, or a related senior management role.
  2. Knowledge of Marine HR and Payroll processes, including compliance and workforce planning.
  3. Expertise in CBAs, union relations, and employee engagement strategies.
  4. High competence in cross-cultural communication and adaptation.
  5. Strong leadership skills with experience in delivering appraisals, development plans, and disciplinary processes.
  6. Financial acumen with experience in forecasting, budget management, and data-driven decision-making.
  7. Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in English (written and spoken) and Danish (written and spoken).

Interested?

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting role in Copenhagen that has a significant impact and brings you into daily contact with fantastic colleagues both onboard and ashore, then send your CV and cover letter (in English) by 20th January . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information, feel free to contact Evren Serindag at

About DFDS

We operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17,000 full-time employees.

We move goods in trailers by ferry, road & rail, and we offer complementary and related transport and logistics solutions.

We also move car and foot passengers on short sea and overnight ferry routes.

DFDS was founded in 1866 and is headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.

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