Marina Manager

Marina Manager - Dorset

Salary: c£65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Manager to lead the operations of a prestigious marina in Dorset. Ideally suited to an experienced Leisure, hospitality or Marina Manager

This role requires a strong and experienced leader who can take full ownership of marina performance, lead and develop the strategic vision, manage a high-performing team, and deliver an exceptional experience for berth holders, visitors and tenants.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the day-to-day operations of the marina, ensuring the highest standards of safety, presentation and service
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• Recruit, manage and develop the marina team, providing clear leadership and ongoing development
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• Take ownership of the marina's financial performance, managing budgets, costs and revenue streams
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• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities to maximise site profitability
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• Deliver an outstanding customer experience, building strong relationships with berth holders and site tenants
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• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental and company policies
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• Work closely with central support teams and senior leadership to deliver business objectives
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• Manage marina administration to ensure accurate billing, contracts and revenue capture
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About You

We are looking for a proven leader with strong operational and commercial experience, ideally gained within a marina, harbour, leisure, hospitality or similar operational environment.

Key requirements include:

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• Significant leadership and management experience in a multi-faceted operational environment
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• Strong commercial awareness and financial management experience
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• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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• Highly organised with strong administrative and IT skills
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• A proactive, hands-on leader who takes pride in maintaining high operational standards
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Salary & Benefits

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• Salary up to £65,000+ Performance bonus
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• Contributory pension scheme
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• Health cashback plan (including dental and optical)
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• Bike to Work scheme
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• 23 days annual leave
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• Training and uniform provided
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager to take ownership of a high-profile marina operation and play a key role in its continued success.