Route Director Routes Calais Dunkerque

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company If so then you could be the newest addition to our team as Route Director Dover Routes

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About the role

This is a rare and high-profile opportunity to lead one of DFDS largest most complex and strategically critical operations. As Route Director you will have full accountability for the performance of our Dover routes overseeing a fast-paced high-revenue business comprising of six vessels and more than 1000 colleagues.

Operating at a senior leadership level within DFDS you will shape the future of our Channel operations driving operational excellence commercial performance and transformational change across a vital part of our international network. This is a highly visible influential role where you will engage regularly with senior executives and play a key part in defining DFDS long-term strategy in the region.

You will be responsible for:

• Full P&L ownership delivering sustainable profitable growth by optimising yield volume and cost across both freight and passenger segments

• Embedding a strong safety culture ensuring the highest operational standards and full regulatory compliance

• Leading an experienced leadership team within a collaborative internal matrix organisation and inspiring a large diverse organisation building a high performing inclusive and engaged workforce

• Driving operational excellence across ports and vessels optimising turnaround times asset utilisation and customer experience

• Leading major transformation programmes including fleet modernisation hybridisation and electrification initiatives and broader sustainability ambitions across the Channel

• Identifying and delivering strategic growth opportunities leveraging digitalisation network optimisation and new commercial initiatives in collaboration with specialist global teams and functions

• Building and maintaining strong trusted relationships not just with internal stakeholders but with external stakeholders including government bodies regulators and port authorities helping shape the future of cross-Channel operations

About you

You are an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of delivering results in complex asset heavy and operationally intensive environments. You combine strategic vision with hands on leadership and you are equally comfortable driving transformation and working with prominent external stakeholders as you are leading day-to-day operational performance.

Youll thrive in this role if you:

• Bring significant experience leading large scale complex operations in a senior capacity

• Have proven ownership of a substantial P&L with a track record of delivering strong financial and operational results

• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen alongside the ability to lead major transformation and change programmes

• Are a visible engaging and people focused leader who builds high performing inclusive teams with a strong safety culture

• Have experience working within international and matrix organisations influencing across functions and geographies

• Are a confident stakeholder leader with experience engaging senior leaders external partners government bodies and public institutions

• You bring resilience sound judgement and the ability to anticipate and respond to evolving market regulatory and environmental demands.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

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Now about what we can give you. Youll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover

• Contributory company pension scheme

• Holiday Purchase Scheme

• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips

• Full employee assistance programme including:

• Proactive financial emotional mental and physical health care support including face to face counselling fast 24/7 access to a…