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A Seat on Live Fixtures from Day One

We look for people who want real responsibility and direct access to owners and charterers.

Why Marcenta

What We Offer

Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission or bonus, depending on role.
Flexible working: office-based in London or remote, by choice.
Full-time roles Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time.
Direct access to shipowners, operators and charterers from day one.
Exposure to live fixtures, not simulations.
Clear responsibility and room to grow in a lean desk.

Remote team members may be asked to come into the office, or to attend meetings at venues set by management, when needed.

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Open roles

CapesizeCapesize Dry Bulk Ship Broker

London / Remote · Full-time

CapesizeCapesize Operations Executive

London / Remote · Full-time

Mini bulk 1,000–3,000 DWTShip Broker – Mini Bulk

London / Remote · Full-time

Mini bulk 1,000–3,000 DWTOperations Executive – Mini Bulk

London / Remote · Full-time

Breakbulk & projectBreakbulk and Project Ship Broker

London / Remote · Full-time

AI & digitalAI Manager

London / Remote · Full-time

AI & digitalSocial Media Specialist

London / Remote · Part-time

FinanceFinance Manager

London / Remote · Full-time

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Capesize

Capesize Dry Bulk Ship Broker

Location: London office or remote
Employment: Full-time
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission on fixtures. Discussed at interview.

Marcenta is a London-based independent dry bulk shipbroker expanding its Capesize desk, built on direct relationships, real-time Baltic index tracking and an AI-assisted intake that means no live enquiry waits until Monday morning. We are looking for an experienced ship broker to fix and manage Capesize tonnage across the major iron ore and coal trades.

What you will do

Source and verify Capesize cargo and tonnage opportunities
Negotiate freight rates, laycans and charter party terms
Maintain and grow relationships with owners, charterers and traders
Track Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) movements and bunker levels to price fixtures accurately
Work closely with the operations desk to ensure a smooth handover post-fixture

What we are looking for

Proven experience broking or chartering Capesize dry bulk tonnage
Strong understanding of iron ore, coal and major Capesize trade routes
Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, market-driven environment

What you get

Broker-led commercial freedom on a growing Capesize book
Real-time Baltic C3/C5 and BCI data on tap, not stale weekly PDFs
Direct principal relationships from day one
Exposure to live fixtures, not simulations

Working arrangement

Flexible: work from our London office (124 City Road, EC1V) or remotely. Remote team members may be asked to come into the office, or to attend meetings at venues set by management, when the business needs it.

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover note to hr@marcenta.co.uk, quoting the role title. Please tell us whether you prefer office-based or remote working and your right to work in the UK.

Apply for this role

Capesize

Capesize Operations Executive

Location: London office or remote
Employment: Full-time
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus. Discussed at interview.

As we grow our Capesize book, we are looking for an Operations Executive to own the post-fixture voyage lifecycle for our Capesize fleet, from NOR to final discharge, working directly with owners, charterers, agents and surveyors to keep every voyage on schedule and on budget.

What you will do

Monitor Capesize voyages from fixture through to final discharge and invoicing
Track laytime, demurrage and despatch calculations for load and discharge ports
Liaise with agents, surveyors and terminals on ETA, NOR and berthing status
Review and manage bills of lading, statements of fact and charter party documentation
Flag discrepancies early and support dispute resolution alongside the chartering desk

What we are looking for

Experience in dry bulk post-fixture operations, ideally on Capesize tonnage
Strong grasp of laytime, demurrage and charter party terms
Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple live voyages
Clear written communication for owner, charterer and agent correspondence

What you get

Direct, unfiltered access to owners, charterers and surveyors
A live, growing Capesize book, not simulated case studies
A lean desk where good judgement gets noticed fast
Exposure to live fixtures, not simulations

Working arrangement

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover note to hr@marcenta.co.uk, quoting the role title. Please tell us whether you prefer office-based or remote working and your right to work in the UK.

Apply for this role

Mini bulk 1,000–3,000 DWT

Ship Broker – Mini Bulk

Location: London office or remote
Employment: Full-time
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission on fixtures. Discussed at interview.

Marcenta is opening a mini bulk desk covering 1,000–3,000 DWT tonnage and is looking for a Ship Broker to build it from the ground up. You will fix and manage mini bulk vessels across short-sea and regional trades, working directly with owners, operators and cargo interests in a segment that rewards fast, hands-on brokers.

What you will do

Source and fix cargo and tonnage in the 1,000–3,000 DWT mini bulk segment
Build and maintain a network of owners, operators and charterers active in short-sea trades
Negotiate freight rates, laycans and charter party terms
Track regional demand, bunker costs and port conditions relevant to mini bulk routes
Work closely with operations to ensure a clean handover post-fixture

What we are looking for

Experience broking or chartering small/mini bulk or short-sea tonnage
An existing network of owners or operators in the 1,000–3,000 DWT range is a strong plus
Comfortable working fast in a segment with tight laycans and thin margins
Entrepreneurial mindset

What you get

A desk to build, not join fully formed: real ownership from day one
Direct access to owners and operators in a segment most London desks ignore
Exposure to live fixtures, not simulations

Working arrangement

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover note to hr@marcenta.co.uk, quoting the role title. Please tell us whether you prefer office-based or remote working and your right to work in the UK.

Apply for this role

Mini bulk 1,000–3,000 DWT

Operations Executive – Mini Bulk

Location: London office or remote
Employment: Full-time
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus. Discussed at interview.

As Marcenta opens a mini bulk desk covering 1,000–3,000 DWT tonnage, we are looking for an Operations Executive to run the post-fixture side, from NOR to final discharge, for a fleet built around short-sea and regional trades.

What you will do

Manage mini bulk voyages from fixture through to final discharge and invoicing
Track laytime, demurrage and despatch across a high-frequency, short-cycle trade
Liaise with agents, terminals and surveyors across regional load and discharge ports
Review bills of lading, statements of fact and charter party documentation
Flag discrepancies early and support the broker on dispute resolution

What we are looking for

Experience in dry bulk post-fixture operations, ideally on smaller/mini bulk tonnage
Comfortable managing multiple fast-turnaround voyages at once
Strong grasp of laytime, demurrage and charter party terms
Clear, organised communication with owners, agents and charterers

What you get

Ownership of a new desk's operations from the ground up
Direct, unfiltered contact with owners, agents and charterers
Exposure to live fixtures, not simulations

Working arrangement

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover note to hr@marcenta.co.uk, quoting the role title. Please tell us whether you prefer office-based or remote working and your right to work in the UK.

Apply for this role

Breakbulk & project

Breakbulk and Project Ship Broker

Location: London office or remote
Employment: Full-time
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission on fixtures. Discussed at interview.

Marcenta is a London-based independent dry bulk and project shipbroker built around direct principal relationships and an AI-assisted desk that keeps live market data in every conversation. We are looking for a Breakbulk & Project Ship Broker with hands-on experience in non-containerised cargoes, heavy lift and complex project movements to grow this side of the desk.

What you will do

Handle breakbulk and project cargo fixtures
Liaise with cargo owners, EPC contractors and vessel owners
Voyage and feasibility assessment
Charter party negotiations and commercial structuring
Market intelligence and cargo development

What we are looking for

Demonstrable experience in breakbulk or project shipping
Understanding of heavy lift, out-of-gauge and specialised cargoes
Commercial mindset with strong client management skills
Confident communication and negotiation ability

What you get

Exposure to complex, high-value shipments
Broker-led commercial freedom
Professional, no-nonsense working culture
Exposure to live fixtures, not simulations

Working arrangement

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover note to hr@marcenta.co.uk, quoting the role title. Please tell us whether you prefer office-based or remote working and your right to work in the UK.

Apply for this role

AI & digital

AI Manager

Location: London office or remote
Employment: Full-time
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus. Discussed at interview.

Marcenta is looking for an AI Manager to own and grow our AI chartering desk: the AI-assisted layer that handles cargo, vessel, operations and finance enquiries around the clock before handing off to a human broker. You will manage the tools, data and workflows behind the desk and work closely with brokers and operations to keep every AI-guided conversation grounded in real market data.

What you will do

Own and continuously improve the AI chartering desk's prompts, workflows and data feeds
Integrate live Baltic index, bunker and market data into AI-guided conversations
Work with brokers and operations to route enquiries to the right person quickly and accurately
Monitor AI output quality and put guardrails in place so nothing binding goes out unchecked
Identify new opportunities to use AI across chartering, operations and market intelligence

What we are looking for

Experience building or managing AI-powered tools or workflows, ideally customer-facing
Comfortable working with APIs, prompts and structured data, even without a full engineering background
Interest in, or willingness to learn, shipping and dry bulk chartering fundamentals
Strong judgement on where AI adds value and where a human broker should take over

What you get

Ownership of a live, production AI desk used by a working shipbroker
Direct work with brokers and operations, not a research sandbox
Room to shape how AI is used across chartering, operations and market intelligence
Exposure to live fixtures, not simulations

Working arrangement

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover note to hr@marcenta.co.uk, quoting the role title. Please tell us whether you prefer office-based or remote working and your right to work in the UK.

Apply for this role

AI & digital

Social Media Specialist

Location: London office or remote
Employment: Part-time
Hours: Part-time, flexible hours agreed with the commercial team
Compensation: Competitive part-time pay, agreed according to experience and weekly hours.

Marcenta is looking for a Social Media Specialist to manage and grow its digital presence across LinkedIn, X and Instagram, with a focus on shipping-related content.

What you will do

Manage social media accounts and posting schedules
Create industry-relevant content
Support brand visibility and engagement
Track performance and basic analytics
Coordinate content with commercial activities

What we are looking for

Experience managing corporate social media accounts
Understanding of B2B or maritime content is an advantage
Strong written English
Basic design or content tools knowledge preferred

What you get

Flexible working structure
Direct interaction with the commercial team
Opportunity to shape a growing brand voice
Exposure to live fixtures, not simulations

Working arrangement

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover note to hr@marcenta.co.uk, quoting the role title. Please tell us whether you prefer office-based or remote working and your right to work in the UK.

Apply for this role

Finance

Finance Manager

Location: London office or remote
Employment: Full-time
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus. Discussed at interview.

Marcenta is growing across chartering, operations and AI-assisted market intelligence. We are looking for a Finance Manager to own the numbers behind a fast-moving fixture book (hire and freight settlements, invoicing, cash flow and reporting) and keep the desk financially disciplined as it scales.

What you will do

Manage freight and hire invoicing, collections and settlement across live fixtures
Own monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting and reporting to the desk
Reconcile demurrage and despatch settlements alongside the operations team
Maintain relationships with the company's bank, auditors and accountants
Support budgeting and commission calculations for the chartering desk

What we are looking for

Experience in finance or accounts within shipping, chartering or a related trading business
Comfortable with freight/hire invoicing and demurrage settlement processes
Strong Excel skills; experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks) a plus
High attention to detail and comfortable working to real deadlines tied to live fixtures

What you get

Direct visibility into a live, growing fixture book
A lean finance function with real influence over process, not just data entry
Exposure to live fixtures, not simulations

Working arrangement

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover note to hr@marcenta.co.uk, quoting the role title. Please tell us whether you prefer office-based or remote working and your right to work in the UK.

Apply for this role