Clarksons
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clarksons.com
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Company Overview
Offering a complete ecosystem of maritime services, including broking, finance, port services and research, Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping. Our unrivalled reach, expertise, and depth of experience, combined with leading research, enables us to partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building on our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on the industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients.
To understand more including day-to-day life at Clarksons, visit us at www.clarksons.com
Division Overvi
ewWhether it’s moving a Handysize cargo of cement across the Atlantic, or a 180,000-tonne shipment of iron ore, our brokers work alongside our analysts and Research team to deliver a seamless service. We are the world’s biggest dry cargo shipbroker with 14 offices in six continents. Our long-standing relationships within the sector are founded on local knowledge and mutual respect. Discover more at www.clarksons.com/broki
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Role Summ
aryWe are seeking a highly organised and detail‑oriented Charter Party Assistant to support our chartering and operations teams in the preparation, administration, and execution of Charter Party documentation. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of contractual paperwork across our fixtures. The ideal candidate will have Charter Party experience, strong administrative capability, and a keen eye for detail, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment in line with deadlin
es.
What you’ll be d
- oingPrepare, draft, and review Charter Party agreements and related documentation using globally standard platforms. Ensure CP terms are accurately reflected based on negotiated fixture recap and typed up promptly to avoid any delays to negotiati
- ons.Coordinate the issuance, execution, and circulation of signed documentat
- ion.Maintain organised digital filing for all contract-related docume
- nts.Track and follow up on outstanding CP information, signatures, and amendments, to ensure timely closure of CP fi
- les.Effectively manage professional email correspondence with colleagues and clients, ensuring timely and clear respon
- ses.Input fixture details into internal systems with a high degree of accur
- acy.Assist with updating vessel, client, and contract informat
- ion.Liaise with shipowners and charterers for smooth and timely execution of
- CPs.Provide administrative support during negotiations or fixture finalisat
- ion.Support the chartering desk with document retrieval, record updates, and general paperwork requireme
- nts.Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the busin
ess.
What we’re looking
for We welcome applications from candidates who share our Company Values and key attributes, as fol
- lows:Integrity and respect – acting thoughtfully and ethically to do the right thing in accordance with Conduct Rules, and to promote and foster a respectful work environment for
- all.Drive – self-motivation and the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive ch
- ange.Relationship building – excellent communicator to effectively build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and ot
- hers.Collaboration – working well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills and deliver res
- ults.Resilience - persisting and adapting to changing or difficult situations and adopting a positive and focused appr
- oach.Smart - problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new i
deas.
Other requir
- ementsGood understanding of, or familiarity with Charter Party agre
- ementsStrong administrative or contract-support background (shipping experience a
- plus)Strong typing a
- bilityUnderstanding of shipping terminology or interest in developing this kno
- wledgeAble to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive commercial doc
- umentsHighly organised with strong time-management and prioritisation
- skillsProactive and positive approach, with a willingness to
- learnExcellent attention to detail and accuracy in document ha
- ndlingAbility to work effectively under pressure and within tight dea
- dlinesReliable and collaborative team
- playerProfessional communication
- skillsProficient IT skills (e.g. systems, MS Excel, PowerPoint
,Word)
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