Summary
Quay Group is looking to hire two Recruitment Consultants to join our Quay Crew division. One of these roles would be ideal for an experienced recruiter, the other desk would suit someone with a yachting background, preferably as a deckhand, who is interested in getting into a land-based recruitment/sales role, based in our office in Bournemouth, UK. You’ll manage the full recruitment cycle, build strong client relationships, and deliver exceptional candidates.
Why join Quay Group?
We're not just another recruitment agency. At Quay Group, you'll join a market-leading team in superyacht crew recruitment, recognised for excellence across the luxury sector.
- Join established leaders in Superyacht Crew Recruitment: Quay Crew is recognised for its excellence and is at the forefront of yacht crew placement. Joining us means becoming a part of a company that sets the industry standard. We're also the market leader in delivering valuable market insights for our sector.
- Collaborative Culture: Embrace a workplace that values teamwork, innovation, career growth, and professional development.
- Competitive Rewards: We believe in celebrating success and rewarding performance. Enjoy a competitive basic salary (£30k - £40k DOE), along with a good commission structure, quarterly bonuses and incentives.
- Technology & Support: With a dedicated Yacht Team Leader, you'll be supported in your role, with latest technology being researched to make you as efficient as possible.
- Supported by an external recruitment marketing agency who will produce marketing and BD materials for you.
- Holiday: 24 days holiday + bank holidays, including additional leave with time served. The office is closed for Christmas week.
- Early Finishes: We finish at 3.30pm on a Friday, or 1pm if you hit your monthly target.
- Hybrid Working Model: Following your probationary period, we operate a hybrid working model that allows you to work three days in the office and two days from home (Tuesday & Thursday), and we also offer an option to start/finish work an hour earlier throughout the week.
- Longevity: We value longevity, and gift our employees a watch after 3 years with us. We offer additional leave with time served but also give 2 weeks extra holiday after 5 years along with a travel voucher, and an extra month paid leave after 8 years.
- Benefits: Membership to a ‘perks’ platform that offers everything from same-day online GP appointments, prescriptions & counselling to discounted cinema tickets & discounts with 4,000 online retailers, plus many more benefits.
- Team Building: Regular days out, with recent activities including laser quest, a yacht day & team lunches.
- Bournemouth centre office location with free office car parking.
What you’ll do:
As a Recruitment Consultant within the Quay Crew division, your primary responsibility will be to manage a yacht crew recruitment desk (we have two desk opportunities available). This includes identifying and building relationships with key clients, understanding their unique staffing needs, and delivering great candidates, quickly.
Your role will involve:
- Managing the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing candidates to successful placements.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with captains and crew.
- Sourcing and recruiting top talent, ensuring they meet the high standards of the superyacht industry.
- Interviewing and verbally reference-checking candidates to guarantee the right fit for our clients.
- Keeping up-to-date with yachting industry trends and expanding your professional network.
- Proactively identifying and engaging with potential clients to expand the desks, utilising our existing yacht contacts as well as identifying new leads.
- You will be required to work in the Bournemouth office in Dorset (hybrid option offered following probation).
What we’re ideally looking for:
- A strong background in recruitment or proven yacht experience (preferably on deck).
- Based in Dorset. The role will be office-based 5 days a week in Bournemouth during probation (hybrid working option with 3 days in the office following probation).
- Good attention to detail to ensure the highest standards of service for both clients and candidates.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and people skills.
- You must be self-motivated, organised, and results-oriented with the ability to thrive in a high-demand, luxury sector.
