Chief Executive Officer

Nautilus

NL, as part of Nautilus International, is committed to ensuring good

terms and conditions of employment, working conditions, and professional expertise in the maritime sector

sectors. Our members are our top priority. The maritime sectors know no boundaries and

face many national and international challenges. That is why it is important

that there is a strong international union that stands up for workers in the

merchant shipping, offshore, hydraulic engineering, inland waterway transport, and related onshore businesses. Our

The focus is therefore on member recruitment, leadership development, visibility, and

militancy. We combine proactive union work with

advocacy. 

Nautilus International has offices in London,

Wallasey, Rotterdam, Basel, and Antibes, operating on an international scale

field of activity. In the Netherlands, Nautilus is a member of the FNV and is based in Rotterdam

where 23 people work.

The board of Nautilus Netherlands consists of three

executive directors. The executive directors are, within the framework of Nautilus

International, responsible for policy and implementation of the union's work

the Dutch association. The executive board is accountable to the

general meeting of members and holds (statutory) board positions in

organizations within the maritime sector. National,

European and International. The Executive Board decides among themselves on the

distribution of statutory roles (chairperson, treasurer, general

secretary, vice-chair). The Executive Board oversees the

work organization.

What will you be doing?

The chief executive is a leader—

a leadership role of a strategic and political nature. The

involves policy-making, representation, and advocacy

position within Nautilus Netherlands. The chief executive officer is jointly responsible for

final responsibility for all communications and activities of the Dutch

association and – work organization. He or she represents the interests of the members of

Nautilus is reaching out to national and international organizations in the maritime sector

the private sector and the government. The chief executive is a member of the Senior Leadership Team

of the international association and can take on leadership roles in other

branches of Nautilus International (namely in England and/or Switzerland).

Given the size of the organization, the chief executive

has a hands-on approach and, in addition to (senior) management and

strategic tasks also involves sector-specific union work at the tactical and

operational level. For example, collective bargaining and sector-specific

board roles, with a focus on member recruitment, member retention, visibility, and

competitiveness. The CEO develops and implements strategic

(organizational) policy. He or she is responsible for developing a

a balanced and feasible policy for the assigned (policy) portfolio and

ensures that this is implemented and carried out. In addition, the

The chief executive also communicates Nautilus's policies in the media and

represents the association and/or the labor organization. The chief executive officer is responsible for

shares responsibility and ensures effective and efficient

organizational structure for implementing policy and representing the

the interests of our members. He or she closely oversees (the management of)

recruiting and retaining members and officers, and supports initiatives aimed at

with regard to member recruitment and retention through promotional activities,

publicity and outreach.

Profile

You have a passion for union work. You have

an academic level of work and thinking, and you have a broad general education and a

strong understanding of socio-economic and business issues. For this specific

For this position, a legal background is preferred. You must also

have experience leading an organization that must constantly

adapt to a changing environment. You also have a broad knowledge of and

experience in all areas of the Dutch and international labor movement.

A maritime background is a strong advantage, as is an affinity for the maritime sector

sector is a must. You have knowledge of current developments in the field of

Dutch and international labor relations.

You have a service-oriented mindset, and you are

conceptually and analytically strong, with a strong ability to influence others,

sensitivity and tact, particularly in a cross-cultural context.

Finally, you have an excellent

Proficiency in Dutch and English. You have no objection to

international travel.

Start of employment

Due to the upcoming retirement of one of the current

The succession of the executive directors is scheduled for 2026. It is desirable for the new executive director to take office in January 2026.

in connection with a "smooth" transition. Nautilus is an association in which the

members elect the board. The position of Chief Executive Officer is therefore a statutory

selected position. Therefore, you may start work in a

the transition period leading up to the election and final appointment to the position

subject to election.

Location

Rotterdam (Alexander)

We offer

This is a full-time, fixed-term position (for the duration of

(six months). After six months,

the conversion to a permanent employment contract takes place, subject to

subject to suitability and election by the general meeting of members.

The position is classified in Grade 17 of

the collective bargaining agreement for FNV organizations (min. €7,152, max. €9,595). We also offer an excellent benefits package

employee benefits, including a generous pension plan, a

a full thirteenth month's salary and a company car.

Would you like to know more?

For more information, please contact Marcel by August 24

van den Broek, Vice Chair, email mvdb@nautilusint.org or via

Phone number: 06-15539729

 and after August 25 with Richard Moti,

General Secretary, email rmotipersonal@nautilusint.org

or by calling 06-18293758.

Comment

Please send your application by September 15, 2025, to vacature@nautilusint.org, with the subject line “Executive Director.”

Procedure

An assessment is part of this process and

A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required.

Acquisition

Recruitment in response to this job posting is

not desired.