Personal Assistant to Newbuilding Ship Broker
Job Description
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly organised and execution-focused Personal Assistant to support a senior newbuilding ship broker. This role is designed to amplify efficiency, maintain structure, and ensure execution discipline across multiple live projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage emails, schedules, and follow-ups with shipyards, owners, makers, and internal teams
• Track multiple ongoing newbuilding projects and ensure timely execution
• Prepare and format documents, summaries, and comparison tables
• Coordinate meetings, calls, and travel arrangements
• Act as the first line of organisation and filtering, not a message passer
Requirements
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks in parallel
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and under time pressure
• Able to execute instructions clearly, quickly, and independently
• Prior exposure to shipping, maritime, or project coordination is a plus
Working Style Fit
• Clear communication, low emotion, high reliability
• Comfortable with direct instructions and high expectations
• Focused on outcomes, not excuses