Nautical Education Manager – Basel

About the role

The Nautical Education Manager will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of training programmes for Viking’s river fleet. Reporting to the Director of Nautical Compliance, the role ensures that all learning aligns with operational, safety and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and update nautical training programmes for classroom, onboard and digital environments.
• Deliver engaging instructor‑led and virtual training sessions.
• Plan and coordinate the annual training calendar, trainer resources and logistics.
• Manage and coach the Nautical Training Administration team.
• Collaborate with Nautical Operations, Learning & Development, subject‑matter experts and external partners.
• Apply instructional design principles to translate technical content into learner‑focused experiences.
• Drive continuous improvement of training processes, quality standards and the Learning Management System.
• Monitor learning completion, training effectiveness and reporting.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing, developing and delivering learning programmes in a professional setting.
• Strong facilitation skills for classroom, virtual or blended learning.
• Ability to transform technical subject matter into engaging training.
• Experience planning multiple learning initiatives and managing training logistics.

Required skills