wilsonhalligan was formed in 2006 to provide a personal and professional yacht recruitment service for the Owners, Managers and Captains of large private and chartered yachts.
Our Aim
We aim to provide a personal recruitment consultancy service which embodies professionalism based on quality standards, ethical practices and integrity. Exceptional service shall be provided to clients and candidates, equally.
Our Commitment
We are committed to protect client’s interests by providing discreet and trusted services to meet our client’s requirements and expectations. This will be accomplished by implementing and meeting standards of quality management.
Our Policy
It is our policy to meet and exceed the changing needs of our clients, candidates and appropriate statutory authorities through the continued positive development of our methods and our staff.
wilsonhalligan is MLC certified, and therefore adhere to the following:
We do not discriminate, and welcome all applications, we do not operate any ‘blacklist’ of crew and we do not charge seafarers any type of fee for gaining employment through us
Our Team
We are a team of dedicated and experienced recruitment consultants. Each consultant currently has seagoing experience in their own area of responsibility. We therefore understand the roles, conditions and unique lifestyles of those who serve onboard large yachts.
LIAM DOBBIN
Managing Director
Captain & ETO Recruitment
+00 44 7896 937100
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Liam Dobbin
Liam Dobbin
Managing Director and Captain/Chief Officers & ETO Recruitment
Tel: +00447896 937 100
Email: liam@wilsonhalligan.com
Liam Dobbin has a commercial shipping background, with experience on a 95m MY. After his successful career at sea he settled into wilsonhalligan in 2010 as Recruitment Manager, becoming Managing Director in 2015. Having been at sea himself, he is able to understand clients’ requirements for the right experience and correct qualifications. This enables him to nominate candidates professionally; in an honest and balanced view. Liam now specialises in Captains, senior Deck Officers, ETO’s and shore based positions.
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NICOLA MORGAN
Director
Recruitment Manager & Shore Based Positions
+00 44 7809 606222
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Nicola Morgan
Nicola Morgan
Director and Recruitment Manager and Shore Based Positions
Tel: +00 44 7809 606 222
Email: nicola@wilsonhalligan.com
Nicola Morgan left university in 2008 with a degree in Psychology, she soon after found herself in Monaco, working on her first yacht, MY Zenobia. She worked her way up to Chief Stewardess on the iconic MY Alfa Nero, and after previously working for wilsonhalligan, returned in 2015 as Director and Recruitment Manager, with an aim to carry on the success of the company and build on the exceptional reputation it had already gained.
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PAIGE WILLOUGHBY
Admin & Marketing
Consultant
+00 44 7581 003645
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Paige Willoughby
Paige Willoughby
Admin & Marketing Consultant
Tel: +00 44 7572 918 571
Email: paige@wilsonhalligan.com
Originally qualifying in Business Administration, Paige has continued on to become an experienced Administrator in both the private and public sectors. Previous roles have allowed her to incorporate marketing skills, and she quickly learnt that marketing is where her ardour really lies. Paige is excited to utilise these skills working for wilsonhalligan, in order to provide excellent service for both clients and candidates alike.
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NIKKI ANDERSON
Currently on Maternity leave, please contact Kelly Russell for all enquiries
+00 44 7572 918571
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Nikki Anderson
Nikki Anderson
Galley Recruitment Consultant
Tel: +00 44 7572 918 571
Email: nikki@wilsonhalligan.com
Nikki Anderson was raised in Southampton by seafaring parents, so it was no surprise that Nikki was drawn to a life on the water. She spent 14 years aboard various sail and motor yachts up to 60 meters, holding positions as both Chief Stewardess and Chef worldwide. Nikki moved ashore in 2015 but still has a real passion for the super yacht industry – her wealth of knowledge and experience helps enable her to identify the key skills and attributes of candidates that will most benefit our clients.
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JEN SHILLITOE
Interior
Recruitment Consultant
+00 44 7969 293789
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Jen Shillitoe
Jen Shillitoe
Interior Recruitment Consultant
Tel: +4407969 293789
Email: jen@wilsonhalligan.com
Jennifer Shillitoe started her life at sea over 13 years ago working on the cross channel ferries out of Portsmouth. She joined the super yacht industry in 2006 where she worked on both sail and motor yachts, working her way up to Chief Stewardess. Her yacht experience has ranged from 24m to 73m, working in various areas worldwide. Jen is excited to use her experience and knowledge to help those who are entering the industry, and those advancing their careers within the interior of the yachts
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MICHELLE THORNTON
Specialist
Interior Recruitment Consultant
+00 44 7498 066259
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Michelle Thornton
Michelle Thornton
Specialist Interior Recruitment Consultant
Tel: +0044 7498 066259
Email: michelle@wilsonhalligan.com
With a degree in Sports Sciences and qualifications as a Personal Trainer and Masseuse, Michelle began her career as a Stewardess/PT/Masseuse in 2009. Quickly learning the ropes on board, she gained experience in a variety of other roles and worked her way up to Chief Stewardess on-board motor yachts ranging from 30m-62m. Back on land since 2014, Michelle is passionate about helping other individuals excel in their yachting careers and aims to draw on her variety of experiences to achieve this
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KELLY RUSSELL
Galley
Recruitment Consultant
+00 44 7572 978571
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Kelly Russell
Kelly Russell
Chef Recruitment Consultant
Tel: +0044 7572 918571
Email: kelly@wilsonhalligan.com
Kelly grew up around the water, add that to her passion for travel and she knew yachting was the industry for her. In 2011, after graduating from University with a degree in French and Media Studies Kelly pursued a career in yachting and found herself on board her first vessel. Throughout her yachting career Kelly progressed from Junior Stew to Chief Stew on vessels ranging from 55m – 88m and thoroughly enjoyed it. In 2016 Kelly decided to return to the UK and after 18 months in the events industry she looks forward to helping others experience all that yachting has to offer.
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LOUISE FORSTER
Deck Officer
Recruitment Consultant
+00 44 7341 089058
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Louise Forster
Louise Forster
Recruitment Consultant
Tel: +00 44 7891 571 284
Email: louise@wilsonhalligan.com
Louise Forster began her career on the water teaching sailing on dinghies and quickly worked her way into the super yacht industry, working on some of the largest yachts in the world, both on deck and in the interior. Her knowledge in both areas, as well as her recruitment training gives her a rounded and professional approach to finding the best candidates for our clients, as well as providing support and advice to any deck crew seeking a career or new challenge in the yachting world. Louise specialises in Chief Officer, Second Officer and Junior Officer positions.
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FREDDIE JONES
Deck & ETO
Recruitment Consultant
+00 44 7391 402996
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Freddie Jones
Freddie Jones
Deck/ETO Recruitment Consultant
Tel: +0044 7391 402996
Email: freddie@wilsonhalligan.com
Freddie Jones having started sailing at the age of 8 Freddie later raced dinghies at an international level in the youth circuit while coaching at Cardiff Bay Yacht Club. Quickly realising he wanted to become a professional he then left school to begin his yachting career at 18 and has since worked on yachts from 30m to 62m from 2010- 2017. After prioritising jobs with skipper or chase boat roles he began to broaden his skills into the engineering and AV-IT side of the industry. Freddie is looking forward to bringing these skills to the Deck/ETO desk.
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MEGAN VICKERS
Deck
Recruitment Consultant
+00 44 7891 571284
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Megan Vickers
Megan Vickers
Deck Recruitment Consultant
Tel: +0044 7498 066259
Email: megan@wilsonhalligan.com
Megan Vickers was raised around the River Hamble, with a family history of working at sea. Moving out of a career in retail, Megan has a keen eye for detail and a knowledge of great customer service. With friends and family on board superyachts, she is well aware of the roles and challenges of the yachting world, which she hopes will make her well placed to recruit for Deckhand positions.
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MATT KENNEY
Engineering
Recruitment Consultant
+00 44 7538 412408
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Matt Kenney
Matt Kenney
Engineering Recruitment Consultant
Tel: +00 44 7538 412 408
Email: matt@wilsonhalligan.com
A maritime and yachting professional with over 15 years experience, Matt studied Marine Engineering and Yacht Design at Southampton College before qualifying as a professional seafarer. Now reading Maritime Operations at Plymouth University, he draws on vast experience from the yachting, commercial, maritime, offshore and governance sectors, having notably worked for HM Coastguard, the British Antarctic Survey and international offshore drilling contractors previously. Matt is proud to offer our clients his industry experience and authenticity as wilsonhalligan’s Engineering Recruiter.
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Read what our Clients and Candidates think of us...
I would just like to start with a big thank you, it has been an absolutely amazing 6 months and what I can only say is the start of a amazing journey ahead. Every aspect of the industry has blown me away and I am doing/learning more than I ever expected and at the same time working with a smile ear to ear. I didn’t quite know what to expect when getting into the industry but I never imagined it to be this incredible. Again thank you so much and there are a few jealous friends that you can expect some inquiries from soon.
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the help and advice that you’ve given me in finding my first job in the superyacht industry. I really did feel you went above and beyond what I’d expect from a recruitment agency. Compared to the other agencies I’ve been dealing with, you are by far the most personal and professional. I really like the way you operate compared to the others.
Can I say that your service and quality of CVs have been exemplary. I used 4 agencies JF, YPI, Quay Crew and yourselves. Both you and Quay crew have been head and shoulders above the rest. In the future I shall save myself time and use you two first.
I would also like to say a massive thanks for making this work and standing by me throught this last year! It really is appreciated having someone who I feel is fighting my corner. Wilsonhalligan has by far been the most proactive and profesional of all the agents I have worked with and I look forward to working with you again.
Just a quick note to say that I am impressed with the candidates that Matt is finding, and his communication/follow-up is just what we need – as it is so easy to be distracted during the busy periods on board. I won’t hesitate to make him my first point of call for future Engineer requirements, he has brought some real energy to the job.
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