Nautical Recruiting Manager

Overview

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications. Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.

• The main responsibility of the Nautical Recruiting Manager is to ensure a stable pipeline of accepted candidates over all vacant nautical positions on all River vessels. This includes organizing, conducting, and evaluating interviews and assessments, job fairs, and career events; establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with our partner agencies and representing Viking Cruises as an Employer of Choice within the cruise industry
• The Nautical Recruiting Manager will report to the Senior Recruiting Manager
• Travel within this position is between 30 and 50 per cent within Europe

• You will verify recruiting profiles and selection criteria with Nautical and Technical department
• You have to conduct personal, and MS Teams interviews for onboard crew and Senior Officers
• You will be in charge of the organization and execution of on-site assessments
• You will participate in recruiting events throughout Europe
• Data gathering, input and control over candidate resource pool are among your responsibilities
• You will research competitor conditions, visa requirements and industry trends (benchmarking)
• You will run support in providing insights for marketing campaigns together with the Recruitment Marketing team
• You will follow defined recruiting processes and policies in an effective and efficient manner to ensure given budgets and optimize if necessary
• You will ensure reporting of recruiting status quo and measures at all times in line with company standards
• Maintaining business relationships with a trusted network of recruiting agencies, vocational schools and universities

• Previous experience in the nautical, transportation or tourism sector is desired, experience within the inland shipping industry would be an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Fluent in English is a must, plus at least one other language from:
  Dutch, German or French
• Software and administrative skills for use in MS Office and Success Factors
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Ability to work independently but also be a team player
• Positive personality and great people judgement
• Professional appearance, flexible and stress resistant

• Graduate education

• Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours

Please apply via our website , including your CV in English and a one-page cover letter to introduce yourself and your interest for the role.