Cadet Advisor

Job Description

About the role

AHOY, join Maersk’s cadet hiring and empowerment voyage where you will be part of a bold mission shaping the future of maritime leaders. Become a member of a fun-filled and audacious team committed to identifying talents from diverse backgrounds and advancing female representation in seafaring careers. Imagine putting our heads together to design captivating campaigns that win hearts and minds, meeting eager students and parents to share exciting career possibilities, and leading unforgettable recruitment events across India that leave candidates inspired for years to come.

You will be the spark lighting the fire of ambition, guiding each cadet on their journey toward a fulfilling and ever-growing career with Maersk. This dynamic, people-focused role offers daily variety, meaningful purpose, and plenty of laughter with a passionate and fun-loving peers group ready to make waves in the industry. If you are excited to make a real difference and celebrate every milestone, your adventure starts right here.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and launch engaging attraction campaigns that spark interest in maritime careers among talented cadets
• Coordinate with our training partners for interview drives across India and onboard cadets into our crew management systems
• Follow their academic journey on campus and help them transition from Pre sea to the post sea phase until they graduate as officers through the structured training and examination programs
• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process, ensuring smooth embarkation and a memorable experience for cadets, covering medicals, certifications, e-learning courses, and pre-joining briefings
• Liaise with training vendors to coordinate execution of training programs
• Track talent progress, support cadet welfare, and celebrate every milestone on their journey to becoming future maritime leaders
• Assist in managing disciplinary cases sensitively and fairly, promoting accountability and improvement while protecting the welfare of all parties involved
• Act as a trusted liaison for cadets during grievance redressal to help maintain a safe, respectful, and transparent workplace environment where issues are addressed with integrity and care
• Foster learning and growth by inspiring cadets to pursue continuous development throughout their careers with Maersk
• Promote Maersk’s values by supporting a dynamic, people-first culture built on teamwork, purpose, and plenty of shared laughs
• Track talent progress, support cadet welfare, and celebrate every milestone on their journey to becoming future maritime leaders

What are we looking for

• Graduates and postgraduates with enthusiasm for ships and transferable skills are warmly welcomed
• A background in HR to better understand candidate motivation, engagement, and career development
• Strong communicator, team player, and proactive problem solver who owns their work and adapts to changing tides
• Self-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability ready to take the helm and steer us forward
• A high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct
• A people person who can build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with our industry partners
• Organised, analytical, and tech-savvy with skills in Excel, PowerPoint, data analytics; experience with Compas Crew Management is a bonus
• Creative mindset for designing standout recruitment campaigns and presentations
• Professionalism, integrity, resilience, and a genuine commitment to Maersk’s standards and cadet welfare
• The ability to take initiative and support new projects and deliver results as a team
• A proactive problem solver with a results-driven mindset

Nice to have

• A background in psychology for deeper insights into candidate behaviour, motivation, and growth potential is a big plus.
• Knowledge of data management and analytics to optimize recruitment strategies and track performance metrics
• An active influencer profile to support engagement on social media platforms, and foster a positive employer brand presence, making it easier to attract a wider and more diverse pool of candidates, amplify in the industry.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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