WHERE CAREERS SET SAIL
At MDL we’re well aware that it’s people, not pontoons, who ensure our success.
That’s why we go to great lengths to choose the right people to join us – energetic, enthusiastic and talented individuals who share our passion for first-class customer service.
These are exciting times at MDL as the new financial year launches a multi-million-pound growth strategy to strengthen our position as the UK’s leading marina owner and operator. Investment will focus on five key marinas, delivering new restaurants, enhanced berth holder facilities, specialist berthing for narrow boats and jet skis, building refurbishments and improved parking, alongside continued pontoon renewals, rollout of Meter MACS and smart metering, expanded EV charging and ongoing investment in superyacht berthing at Ocean Village Marina.
The year will also introduce MDL’s Leadership Academy and Career Pathway programme to support colleague development, while a partnership with a leading UK branding agency will refresh the MDL brand, celebrating our heritage, prime locations and strong customer community.
If you’re thinking of working in marina management, administration or are interested in marina operations generally, there’s no better place to make your career.
Careers Overview
As Europe’s leading marina group we take training and development seriously. We encourage all our managers to take the Marina Institute’s Certificated Marina Manager qualification and aim to nurture the skills and abilities of every member of our 260-plus team. And our commitment pays off - both in the loyalty of our staff and in the number of customers who come back to us time and again. We can’t promise that we’ve a position available but it’s still worth getting in touch.
Rest assured that if you do join us, you can look forward to being part of an exciting future.
Current Vacancies
It is company policy to employ the best qualified personnel and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their sex, race, pregnancy, disability, marital or family status, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or trades union membership.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We’d like to thank you for your interest in Marina Developments Limited and please continue to visit our website for any future vacancies that you may wish to apply for.
Assistant Marina Manager – Northney Marina, Hayling Island
Post ID: NOR25/2603
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit an Assistant Marina Manager to assist with marina operations at Northney Marina. You will be passionate about providing the best possible levels of customer service and will put the safety and the needs of the customer first every time. You will deliver outstanding customer experience, exceeding expectations daily.
This is a permanent position working up to 40 hours each week on a Monday to Friday working pattern supporting the marina operations activities. The successful applicant will be required to attend various training in the initial period of employment as part of a full induction process
The role will include but not limited to:
- To ensure the smooth day to day running of all operations in the Marina; coordinating, allocating and monitoring the work and activities of the marina team to ensure that daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out.
- To ensure all administrative tasks are completed in line with operational processes.
- Deliver operational process and systems in accordance with the quality management systems of the MDL Way.
- Working with the management team to compile the staff rota to include optimum site cover at weekends and peak times and to conduct daily staff briefings.
- To allocate berths to annual berth holders and visitors along with the assistance of the Marina Operatives and Management team.
- To instil in the team an ethos of flexible working hours driven by business demand.
- To support the management, coaching and development of staff to monitor customer’s satisfaction while constantly improving customer experience ensuring excellence in customer service at all times.
- Know how to handle periods of change and lead a team through such periods, displaying motivating and encouraging behaviours.
- To oversee routine maintenance; ensuring the marina remains safe, secure, clean, tidy and well landscaped at all times and to complete the required safety checks.
- To always ensure the highest levels of customer service and experience.
- To establish a good working relationship with staff, tenants and customers; which is based on trust and efficiency.
- To ensure the Marina Manager is informed of any complaints or cause for concern.
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
- Deliver operational process and systems in accordance with the quality management systems of the MDL Way. All laid down Marina Regulations and company procedures and policies are adhered to at all times.
- Place our customers at the centre of all our business practices, ensuring outstanding customer care at all points of contact.
- Ensure you are in the correct uniform and that it is clean, presentable, and well maintained at all times. To ensure the correct PPE is worn when necessary.
- All dealings with team members are carried out professionally, politely, and respectfully.
- To adopt a flexible attitude towards work location whilst providing the best in customer experience and site cover, driving customer focus to the forefront of your activities.
There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV to James Proctor via email: james@4leisurerecruitment.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026.
Casual Marina Operative – Northney Marina, Hayling Island
Post ID: NOR26/2703
We are looking to engage a casual worker to support our team on an ad hoc basis at Northney Marina. This role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract. Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Northney Marina, Hayling Island. There may also be the opportunity to work at one of our other sites within the region.
The role of our Casual Marina Operative will be to assist the team from time to time supporting the site with various tasks and shifts that require casual resource.
The role will include but not limited to:
- Provide a meet and greet service to all members and visitors.
- Overseeing the berthing allocations of vessels.
- To carry out general maintenance tasks as required.
- Lifting vessels in accordance with our safe operating standards.
- Ensuring the telephone is answered in the correct and timely manner.
- To ensure all customer enquiries are dealt with both promptly and efficiently.
- Assisting in actively marketing and promoting the marina and associated services.
- Maintaining the security of the site.
- Carry out all duties in line with Company policies, particularly focused on compliance with H&S and Customer Service standards.
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
- Enthusiastic and friendly with a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Previous experience in a customer service environment (in a leisure/marina/hospitality industry) an advantage.
- General maintenance skills (not essential but an advantage).
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
- Sound awareness of basic health and safety in the workplace.
- Confident use of IT systems.
- A practical, resourceful and common-sense approach.
- Good practical boating skills/qualifications (not essential but an advantage).
- Previous boat lifting experience (not essential but an advantage).
- Competent swimmer (essential).
- Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.
To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference NOR26/2703.
Closing Date: Friday 10th July 2026.
Dry Stack Marina Operative – Cobb's Quay Marina, Poole
POST ID: CQ26/2703
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Operative Dry Stack to assist with marina operations at Cobbs Quay. You will be passionate about providing the best possible levels of customer service and will put the safety and the needs of the customer first every time. You will deliver an outstanding customer experience, exceeding expectations daily.
This is a full-time position working up to 42 hours each week on a shift pattern supporting the marina operations activities. The successful applicant will be required to attend various training in the initial period of employment as part of a full induction process.
The advertised role involves lifting vessels in and out of the water with our specifically designed negative lift forklift within our Dry Stack facility. Please see our website for more information on this service: www.mdldrystack.co.uk.
The role will include but not limited to:
- Provide a meet and greet service to all members and visitors
- Overseeing the berthing allocations of vessels
- To carry out general maintenance tasks as required
- Lifting vessels in accordance with our safe operating standards
- Ensuring the telephone is answered in the correct and timely manner
- To ensure all customer enquiries are dealt with both promptly and efficiently
- Assisting in actively marketing and promoting the marina and associated services
- Maintaining the security of the site
- Carry out all duties in line with Company policies, particularly focused on compliance with H&S and Customer Service standards
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
- Enthusiastic and friendly with a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Previous experience in a customer service environment (in a leisure/marina/hospitality industry an advantage)
- General maintenance skills (not essential but an advantage)
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
- A practical, resourceful, and common-sense approach
- Good practical boating skills/qualifications (not essential but an advantage)
- Previous boat lifting experience not essential but an advantage
- Competent swimmer (essential)
- Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent
There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.
To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference CQ26/2703.
Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026.
Dry Stack Team Supervisor – Cobb's Quay Marina, Poole
Post ID: CQ26/2704
Situated in Poole Harbour, Cobb's Quay Marina is an extremely busy and high-profile visitor destination we aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our members and customers, demanding the very best from our team every day. To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Dry Stack Team Supervisor to assist with marina operations.
The advertised role involves lifting vessels in and out of the water with our specifically designed negative lift forklift within our Dry Stack facility. Please see our website for more information on this service.
You will be passionate about providing the best possible levels of customer service and will put the safety and the needs of the customer first every time. You will deliver an outstanding customer experience, exceeding expectations daily. This is a full-time position working up to 42 hours each week on a 2on 2off 3on 2off 2on 3off shift pattern supporting the marina operations activities. The successful applicant will be required to attend various training in the initial period of employment as part of a full induction process.
The role will include but not limited to:
- To be responsible for overseeing the Dry Stack operations
- Provide a meet and greet service to all members and visitors
- Overseeing the berthing allocations of vessels
- To carry out general maintenance tasks as required
- Lifting vessels in accordance with our safe operating standards
- Ensuring the telephone is answered in the correct and timely manner
- To ensure all customer enquiries are dealt with both promptly and efficiently
- Assisting in actively marketing and promoting the marina and associated services
- Maintaining the security of the site
- Carry out all duties in line with Company policies, particularly focused on compliance with H&S and Customer Service standards
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
- Enthusiastic and friendly with a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Previous experience in a customer service environment (in a leisure/marina/hospitality industry an advantage)
- General maintenance skills (not essential but an advantage)
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
- Sound awareness of basic health and safety in the workplace
- Confident use of IT systems
- A practical, resourceful and common-sense approach
- Good practical boating skills/qualifications (not essential but an advantage)
- Previous boat lifting experience (essential)
- Competent swimmer (essential)
- Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent
There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.
To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference CQ26/2704.
Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026.
Marina Manager – Bray Marina, Berkshire
Post ID: BRY26/2701
Marina Developments Ltd is the UK’s leading Marina operator. Situated in Berkshire, Bray Marina is a busy and high-profile visitor destination. We aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our visitors and customers, demanding the very best from ourselves whilst working as a team every day. To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Manager to assist with marina operations at Bray Marina.
The role will include but not limited to:
- To be responsible for the day to day operations at Bray Marina; working alongside their team to ensure the effective and efficient running of site operations ensuring excellence in customer service and experience at all times.
- To be accountable for the financial performance of your business(s) and run your marinas effectively, correctly and profitably.
- In conjunction with the site management teams, ensure that all daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out, along with all routine maintenance to ensure the sites remains safe, secure, clean, tidy and well landscaped at all times.
- To ensure the day to day operation and overall image of the site reflects the Company’s position as market leader.
- To ensure all legal, HSE and company policies including financial policies are being adhered to.
- Working with the Marina Administrator to manage all marina and boatyard administration to ensure all records are maintained accurately in order to yield maximum revenue; assisting with marina and boatyard administration where necessary. To ensure payment is received for all services under the guidelines laid down.
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
- A proactive approach to customer service and any issues arising is adopted along with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
- All dealings with team members are carried out professionally, politely, and respectfully.
- To adopt a flexible attitude towards work location whilst providing the best in customer experience and site cover; driving customer focus to the forefront of your activities.
- To manage site staff to ensure they are providing the best possible customer experience.
- To build and develop a professional close working relationship with senior management, central services and staff at your facility. To include the holding of regular staff meetings and undertaking annual appraisals.
- To place the customer at the forefront of your daily duties and ensure excellence in customer service and customer experience is achieved at all times.
- To deliver operational process and systems in accordance with the quality management systems of the MDL Way.
There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV to James Proctor via email: james@4leisurerecuitment.co.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026.
Marina Manager – Windsor Marina, Berkshire
Post ID: WIN26/2701
Marina Developments Ltd is the UK’s leading Marina operator. Situated in Berkshire, Windsor Marina is a busy and high-profile visitor destination. We aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our visitors and customers, demanding the very best from ourselves whilst working as a team every day. To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Manager to assist with marina operations at Windsor Marina.
The role will include but not limited to:
- To be responsible for the day to day operations at Windsor Marina; working alongside their team to ensure the effective and efficient running of site operations ensuring excellence in customer service and experience at all times.
- To be accountable for the financial performance of your business(s) and run your marinas effectively, correctly and profitably.
- In conjunction with the site management teams, ensure that all daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out, along with all routine maintenance to ensure the sites remains safe, secure, clean, tidy and well landscaped at all times
- To ensure the day to day operation and overall image of the site reflects the Company’s position as market leader.
- To ensure all legal, HSE and company policies including financial policies are being adhered to.
- Working with the Marina Administrator to manage all marina and boatyard administration to ensure all records are maintained accurately in order to yield maximum revenue; assisting with marina and boatyard administration where necessary. To ensure payment is received for all services under the guidelines laid down.
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
- A proactive approach to customer service and any issues arising is adopted along with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
- All dealings with team members are carried out professionally, politely, and respectfully.
- To adopt a flexible attitude towards work location whilst providing the best in customer experience and site cover; driving customer focus to the forefront of your activities.
- To manage site staff to ensure they are providing the best possible customer experience.
- To build and develop a professional close working relationship with senior management, central services and staff at your facility. To include the holding of regular staff meetings and undertaking annual appraisals.
- To place the customer at the forefront of your daily duties and ensure excellence in customer service and customer experience is achieved at all times.
- To deliver operational process and systems in accordance with the quality management systems of the MDL Way.
There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV to James Proctor via email: james@4leisurerecuitment.co.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026.
Marina Operative – Cobb's Quay Marina, Poole
Post ID: CQ26/2702
Situated in Poole, Cobb's Quay Marina is a busy and high-profile visitor destination. We aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our visitors and customers, demanding the very best from ourselves whilst working as a team every day. To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Operative to assist with marina operations at Cobb's Quay Marina.
You will be passionate about providing the best possible levels of customer service and will put the safety and the needs of the customer first every time. You will deliver an outstanding customer experience, exceeding expectations daily. This is a full-time position working up to 42 hours each week on a shift pattern of 4 days on 4 off, 12-hour shifts supporting the marina operations activities. The successful applicant will be required to attend various training in the initial period of employment as part of a full induction process.
The role will include but not limited to:
- Provide a meet and greet service to all members and visitors
- Overseeing the berthing allocations of vessels
- To carry out general maintenance tasks as required
- Ensuring the telephone is answered in the correct and timely manner
- To ensure all customer enquiries are dealt with both promptly and efficiently
- Assisting in actively marketing and promoting the marina and associated services
- Maintaining the security of the site
- Carry out all duties in line with Company policies, particularly focused on compliance with H&S and Customer Service standards
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
- Enthusiastic and friendly with a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Previous experience in a customer service environment (in a leisure/marina/hospitality industry an advantage)
- General maintenance skills (not essential but an advantage)
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
- Sound awareness of basic health and safety in the workplace
- Confident use of IT systems
- A practical, resourceful and common-sense approach
- Good practical boating skills/qualifications (not essential but an advantage)
- Previous boat lifting experience not essential but an advantage
- Competent swimmer (essential)
- Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent
There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.
To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference CQ26/2702.
Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2026.