HR Services, an established recruitment agency, is looking for an OPERATIONS MANAGER for a company operating in the maritime business.
Work location: Varna city centre
Role:
The position reports directly to the Managing Director and has a key role in the coordination of operational activities, contract execution, project management and communication with vessels, clients, port terminals, subcontractors and institutions.
The role is suitable for a candidate with experience in the maritime sector, strong organisational skills and management potential, who is looking for a long-term professional opportunity and development in a stable company from the maritime industry.
Main Responsibilities:
- Communication with vessels regarding work execution, current status, deadlines and operational matters;
- Coordination and follow-up of contract execution and ongoing projects;
- Management and control of project tasks, deadlines, commitments and documentation;
- Communication with clients, subcontractors, port terminals and state institutions;
- Supporting the Managing Director in the organisation, control and coordination of daily operations;
- Preparation of documents, presentations, commercial offers, reports, meeting minutes and correspondence;
- Participation in the preparation, follow-up and administration of contracts, tenders and offers;
- Monitoring regulatory changes related to the maritime sector;
- Monitoring industry news, market information and important updates;
- Timely identification of issues, delays or risks related to the execution of activities;
- Performing other organisational, project-related and administrative tasks assigned by the Managing Director.
Requirements:
- University degree in a relevant field — maritime transport, shipping, logistics, engineering, hydrography, oceanology, hydraulic engineering or another related field;
- Previous experience in the maritime industry, port activities, shipping, logistics or another relevant area;
- Experience in managing or coordinating projects, processes, teams or operational activities;
- Good understanding of maritime activities, port operations, work with vessels, clients, terminals and subcontractors;
- Proficiency in English — written and spoken;
- Knowledge of Russian and/or Ukrainian will be considered a strong advantage;
- Ability to work with documents, contracts, offers, reports, spreadsheets and business correspondence;
- Good computer literacy — MS Office and email communication;
- Driving licence, category B.
Personal Profile:
- Organised, responsible and consistent;
- Proactive and solution-oriented;
- Good communication skills and confidence when working with clients, institutions and partners;
- Able to prioritise and follow up several parallel tasks;
- Practical, flexible and calm in a dynamic working environment;
- Willingness for long-term development and taking on greater responsibility over time.
If you are interested in the position, please send your CV in English or Bulgarian no later than 22 July 2026 to info@hrservices.bg.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
All personal data will be used solely for the purposes of the current recruitment process. The confidentiality of the information provided is guaranteed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act.
HR Services EOOD holds licence No. 2355, valid from 19.09.2017, for carrying out intermediary activities related to providing employment information and recruitment.
