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A Purser is a reputable, high-ranking position directly responsible to the Captain and assisting the other HODs, whilst also working closely with Management Companies or the Family Office or Accountant.

A Purser is primarily responsible for the administrative management of a superyacht and all financial matters onboard. 

This multi-faceted, technical position is commonly found on larger yachts due to the vast array of duties and responsibilities onboard. On smaller yachts, a Chief Steward or Stewardess takes on this role instead.

What does a yacht Purser do? | Yacht Purser Job Description

Generally speaking, the Purser is in charge of ensuring everything runs smoothly in terms of administration onboard a yacht. This includes an all-encompassing variety of jobs that can be divided into finance, purchasing, contracts, crew administration, yacht administration, charter administration and guest activities.

The responsibilities of a Purser include:

Working with management company accountants to maintain accounts, budgets and other financial reports

Working with Heads of Departments to ensure timely processing of budgets, invoices, payments, credit card and expense reconciliations

Assisting Heads of Departments with purchasing and provisioning

Responsible for administration, accounting, collection and payment of all onboard money

Responsible for all crew administration including payroll

Ensuring all crew certification is up-to-date and correct

Responsible for keeping up-to-date crew and passenger lists and reporting any changes

Responsible for all crew travel and guest travel as required

Performing Customs, Immigration and Port Clearance requirements

Advanced planning and preparation for owner and guest trips, including on-site reconnaissance as required

Pre-arrival destination/event/venue checks for guests, including transport options, security facilities and bookings for events, sightseeing trips and eating out

Planning and directing events and activities for owners and guests ashore

Assisting owner and owner’s representative out of season as required

Soft and hard skills required to be a Purser

The ideal candidate for this role has excellent administrative and organisational skills, is accurate with their work and is computer literate. 

As a role at the heart of a yacht's administration, communicating with onshore vendors, contractors, yacht owners and guests in a variety of settings, superior communication skills and diplomacy and delegation qualities are essential.

The skills of a successful yacht Purser include:

Financial management skills

Administration management skills

Knowledge of maritime law

Advanced computer skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Superior communications, organization, diplomacy and delegation

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Mandatory certificates needed to work on board a yacht 

All crew members regardless of position and seniority need to have a valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate, along with a recognised Seafarers medical certificate, the most popular being the ENG1 which is issued by an MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) professional medic. 

Without these two certificates, it is not possible for crew to work on board a yacht and a Recruiter will not be able to assist you in finding work onboard a yacht. For more information about mandatory certificates please visit our Mandatory Certificates Guide .

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Each of our recruiters is specialised in crew placement for a particular department and they will do their best to get you an interview on board a yacht. They will also advise you on how to best present your experience and skills and prepare for a yacht job interview.

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Pursers work on larger superyachts closely with Chief Stewardesses to oversee an efficient operation of the vessel's interior.

The Purser will handle payroll and the insurance issues for the entire crew. They are also responsible for checking stock levels and ordering new stock as needed for the interior department.

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Yachts over a certain size will require a Purser. The Purser is responsible for finance, crew management and administration as well as overseeing the yachts interior department and having a good understanding of the other departments on board. The Purser will also oversee purchasing, inventory, accounting, assisting the captain, with PA and legal aspects.

• The purser is very experienced and normally has worked their way through the ranks having spent several years as Chief Steward/ess.
• The Purser will have a good understanding of maritime law
• ISM and ISPS protocols
• Financial management
• Knowledge of cruising areas, including restaurant suggestions, shore side activities
• Provisioning around the globe
• Excellent knowledge of wines
• Impeccable service skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge
• Outstanding organisational skills
• • ENG 1 Medical
• Butler skills training
• Multiple language speaker
• Medical training
• New build/ Project Management experience
• Interior design knowledge or training
• Event management experience or training

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About the Purser

The purser on board a yacht is responsible for the financial management and administration of the vessel under the captain’s direction. This role may also direct the overall management of the interior department depending on the size and needs of the vessel. This position requires knowledge of ISM and ISPS, excellent computer skills in a variety of programs including Microsoft Office and various accounting software, along with superior communication skills. The purser communicates with onshore vendors, contractors, owners/guests and represents the yacht in a variety of situations. A vast knowledge of wines, food, restaurants and onshore activities is essential to success. A strong candidate will have at least five years of experience in the superyacht industry in addition to corporate land-based experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial administration for the entire yacht
• All operations of the interior department
• Interior inventory
• Interior purchasing and provisioning
• Liaising with guests and all crew
• Orchestrating guest activities
• Assisting captain with ships paperwork

Required Skills

• Financial management
• Advanced computer skills
• Chief stewardess experience
• Superior communications, organization, diplomacy and delegation
• Familiar with ISM and ISPS protocols
• Vast knowledge of wines, service and housekeeping
• Knowledge of restaurants and activities in cruising areas
• Service skills – silver service, wine, cocktails, table setting, bartending
• Housekeeping skills – laundry, stain removal, delicate surface care, beds and flowers

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• Speaks multiple languages fluently
• New build experience
• Business/Accounting degree
• Advance medical training/certificate
• Limited knowledge of intended cruising area

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