Lighthouse careers

About Us

About Lighthouse

recruitment service provider

Helping people all around the world land their dream job.

We strive to be the first choice recruitment service provider for both clients and candidates alike. Our goal is to make the recruitment process as smooth and seamless as possible. 

Our recruiters will do the groundwork for you, they interview numerous crews, check their qualifications and references, and listen to both parties to ensure the best possible match.

Our Amazing Team

Milica Seguela

Milica Seguela

Director / Captains and Pursers

Milica heads up the team and offers a wealth of experience, having spent her entire career in the service industry – from working in luxury hotels, to private households, cruise ships and the yachting industry. She has a Hotel Management degree and over a decade experience in placing senior crew in the yacht crew recruitment sector, as well as household staff. Milica is trilingual, speaking English, French and Serbo-Croatian.

Shelley Viljoen

Shelley Viljoen

Head of Interior

Shelley brings 3 years of yacht recruitment management experience and a 14-year on-board career, progressing from Junior Stew to Purser. This equips her with a unique understanding of vessel needs. Committed to perfect matches, she's trained in Human Profiling by a Military Officer. Residing in George, South Africa with her family, Shelley cherishes outdoor moments and connecting with loved ones.

Phil Richards

Phil Richards

Technical Recruitment Consultant | Y1 Marine Engineer

With a 16-year tenure in the yachting industry, Phil honed his expertise as a Chief Engineer aboard a number of vessels. Progressing to the role of a Technical Manager. Passionate about steering engineers' career paths, he remains dedicated to nurturing talent and providing invaluable industry guidance to both candidates and clients.

India Thomson Virtue

India Thomson Virtue

Galley / Interior Department

India has come to us, with 4 years prior experience in yacht and land based recruitment as well as having spent 5 years in yachting. India has a great understanding of both the interior and exterior having worked in both departments and looks forward to recruiting and representing those who are in the Galley moving forward.

Charlie Cartledge

Charlie Cartledge

Deck Department

Charlie is British and grew up in the coastal town of Dover. With a BA in Sports Journalism and a deep-rooted passion for sports, they have shaped a diverse career path that blends communication with technical expertise. Over the past three years, he has gained valuable experience in yacht recruitment, focusing on the Deck department.

Kaoutar Zahouane

Kaoutar Zahouane

Admin/ Digital Marketing

Kaoutar grew up in Morocco and moved to France in 2017. to pursue a career in International Business Management. With the Master’s degree in Marketing, she is particularly passionate about digital marketing and is keen to gain more experience in the recruitment industry. Kaoutar speaks fluent Arabic, French, and English.

Ornela Grmusa

Ornela Grmusa

Administrator

Ornela is Croatian, who lived and worked in the UK for many years. Coming from a seaside town, she loves everything to do with the sea. Ornela previously worked on board cruise liners, as well as in admin roles. She now looks after all things admin and ensures smooth running of our daily business. Ornela is fluent in English, Italian, and Croatian languages.

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