Rhianna James
Client & Team Manager
After earning her Master’s in Law and Criminal Justice in North Wales, Rhianna moved to Bath, where she began her career within the criminal justice system. After a year, she was ready for a new challenge, one that led her to Crew & Concierge and the world of yachting recruitment.
Coming from a completely different industry, Rhianna quickly immersed herself in yachting, building her knowledge and expertise along the way. She started as a Resourcer in 2022, progressed to Interior Recruiter in 2023, and became Head of Deck in 2024. In 2025, she was promoted to Client & Team Manager, where she still oversees the Deck Department while also managing the office and wider recruitment team.
Rhianna works closely with both new and long-standing clients, ensuring every search is handled with care and attention to detail. She thrives on maintaining strong relationships, problem-solving, and helping both clients and candidates achieve the perfect match. While her main focus remains on the Deck Department, she also supports Interior and Galley recruitment when needed.
Outside of work, Rhianna has a passion for travel and the outdoors. She has explored 20 countries (and counting!) and always finds time to hike wherever she goes. Growing up, she was a competitive cheerleader, a passion that continues to influence her energetic and team-driven approach today.