Job Description

Job Purpose:

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We are seeking a confident, versatile professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. This pivotal role combines commercial leadership, strategic initiative, and client relationship management at the heart of our Yacht Management organisation. You will act as a key partner to the Managing Director and Board, overseeing non-revenue generating activity, managing contractual obligations, and leading high-impact projects. Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you'll help shape global business strategy, drive sustainable growth, and ensure commercial excellence across our business.


Please note: This role is UK (Hampshire) based but does require frequent international travel and on-site presence across our client locations and global offices. While we offer occasional flexibility in working patterns and time-inlieu, this is primarily an in-person, travel-oriented position. It is ideal for someone who is happy to be on the move and highly engaged in-person with teams, clients, and projects across borders.

Key Responsibilities

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Strategic & Commercial Leadership

Management of the UK office and associated activities Collaborate with executive leadership to define and execute our global growth strategy Plan and coordinate business development initiatives across multiple teams Lead contract development, negotiation, and client onboarding for new business streams Identify and drive opportunities for mergers, acquisitions, and market expansion Ensure alignment and consistency across all marketing, branding, and communications Oversee group-level planning, budgeting, and promotional strategies Foster integration between divisions within the broader corporate group

Operational & Corporate Excellence

Monitor and enhance client satisfaction through structured feedback and service reviews Champion GDPR and ISO 9000 compliance, overseeing reporting and audits Govern corporate policy, process improvement, and performance metrics Promote a culture of continuous improvement, transparency and innovation Support CSR strategy and activities aligned with our values and goals

Project & Team Leadership

Manage group-wide projects, software systems, and IT infrastructure Drive interdepartmental collaboration and knowledge-sharing Represent the organisation in client meetings and international forums Support the Managing Director and Board through trusted counsel and actionable insights Organise Executive Team meetings, documenting minutes, tracking actions, and ensuring accountability

Knowledge and Experience:

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Proven business leader with a relevant tertiary qualification Background in the maritime industry - yachting experience highly advantageous Strong track record of strategic planning, business growth, and team leadership In-depth understanding of regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance Demonstrated ability to manage complex client relationships and commercial contracts

Skills and Attributes:

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Visionary thinker with a practical, systematic approach Effective communicator - both written and verbal - with executive presence Skilled in coaching, leading, and motivating diverse teams Resilient, adaptable, and resourceful under pressure Strong IT skills, particularly proficient in Office 365 and project management tools Able to work independently, crossfunctionally, and across time-zones

What We Offer You

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An exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced global industry where your development matters to us. We support our team, enabling them to grow both personally and professionally, through qualifications, development courses, and caring management practices. We pride ourselves on our friendly, diverse, and supportive culture where collaboration, wellbeing and growth is central to our work ethic. Our work is varied and incredibly interesting, dealing with clients worldwide. Our competitive benefits include company pension, health and dental care, flexible working, free onsite parking and an active social and wellbeing ethos. All of which are designed to help our employees focus on their current wellbeing, as well as their future lifestyle planning.

Interested?

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Please send your CV and salary expectations to

recruitment@doehle-iom.com

and we will contact you to discuss next steps.


We are committed to creating an inclusive culture which embraces diversity. We promote equal opportunities and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability.


We select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualification, experience, and potential

Chief Business Officer

Southampton Office

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Job Purpose:

----------------


We are seeking a confident, versatile professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. This pivotal role combines commercial leadership, strategic initiative, and client relationship management at the heart of our Yacht Management organisation. You will act as a key partner to the Managing Director and Board, overseeing non-revenue generating activity, managing contractual obligations, and leading high-impact projects. Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you'll help shape global business strategy, drive sustainable growth, and ensure commercial excellence across our business.


Please note: This role is UK (Hampshire) based but does require frequent international travel and on-site presence across our client locations and global offices. While we offer occasional flexibility in working patterns and time-inlieu, this is primarily an in-person, travel-oriented position. It is ideal for someone who is happy to be on the move and highly engaged in-person with teams, clients, and projects across borders.

Key Responsibilities

------------------------

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

Management of the UK office and associated activities Collaborate with executive leadership to define and execute our global growth strategy Plan and coordinate business development initiatives across multiple teams Lead contract development, negotiation, and client onboarding for new business streams Identify and drive opportunities for mergers, acquisitions, and market expansion Ensure alignment and consistency across all marketing, branding, and communications Oversee group-level planning, budgeting, and promotional strategies Foster integration between divisions within the broader corporate group

Operational & Corporate Excellence

Monitor and enhance client satisfaction through structured feedback and service reviews Champion GDPR and ISO 9000 compliance, overseeing reporting and audits Govern corporate policy, process improvement, and performance metrics Promote a culture of continuous improvement, transparency and innovation Support CSR strategy and activities aligned with our values and goals

Project & Team Leadership

Manage group-wide projects, software systems, and IT infrastructure Drive interdepartmental collaboration and knowledge-sharing Represent the organisation in client meetings and international forums Support the Managing Director and Board through trusted counsel and actionable insights Organise Executive Team meetings, documenting minutes, tracking actions, and ensuring accountability

Knowledge and Experience:

-----------------------------


Proven business leader with a relevant tertiary qualification Background in the maritime industry - yachting experience highly advantageous Strong track record of strategic planning, business growth, and team leadership In-depth understanding of regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance Demonstrated ability to manage complex client relationships and commercial contracts

Skills and Attributes:

--------------------------


Visionary thinker with a practical, systematic approach Effective communicator - both written and verbal - with executive presence Skilled in coaching, leading, and motivating diverse teams Resilient, adaptable, and resourceful under pressure Strong IT skills, particularly proficient in Office 365 and project management tools Able to work independently, crossfunctionally, and across time-zones

What We Offer You

---------------------


An exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced global industry where your development matters to us. We support our team, enabling them to grow both personally and professionally, through qualifications, development courses, and caring management practices. We pride ourselves on our friendly, diverse, and supportive culture where collaboration, wellbeing and growth is central to our work ethic. Our work is varied and incredibly interesting, dealing with clients worldwide. Our competitive benefits include company pension, health and dental care, flexible working, free onsite parking and an active social and wellbeing ethos. All of which are designed to help our employees focus on their current wellbeing, as well as their future lifestyle planning.

Interested?

---------------


Please send your CV and salary expectations to

recruitment@doehle-iom.com

and we will contact you to discuss next steps.


We are committed to creating an inclusive culture which embraces diversity. We promote equal opportunities and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability.


We select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualification, experience, and potential


The Dohle Yachts Group is a market leader in providing superyacht management services. Operating from the Isle of Man, the UK, Guernsey and Germany - with representative offices in Malta and the USA- we have established ourselves as one of the most knowledgeable, resourceful and reliable partners to many of the most valuable and widely admired superyachts in the world.


We are always keen to hear from talented and enthusiastic people who would be interested in joining a progressive and dynamic company. If you think you have the experience and skills to help grow the company and provide our clients with the service they have come to expect from us,

and you are based in any of our locations

, then we would like to hear from you.

If you are a crew member and would like to see a list of our offshore vacancies, please visit the

Dohle Yacht Crew

website and click on 'Current Vacancies'.