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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 four 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.


Casual Marina Operatives – Bray Marina, Berkshire

Post ID: BRY26/2702-03

We are looking to engage two casual workers to support our team on an ad hoc basis at Bray Marina. This role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract but would typically be 12 hour shifts throughout the week with the possibility of weekend shifts. 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.


Casual Marina Operatives – Bray Marina, Berkshire

Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Bray Marina. There may also be the opportunity to work at one of our other sites within the region.

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)
  • 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 BRY26/2702-03.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026.

Casual Marina Operatives – Cobb's Quay Marina, Poole

Post ID: CQ26/2707-08

Situated in Poole Harbour, 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 two Casual Marina Operatives to assist with marina operations at Cobb's Quay.


Casual Marina Operatives – Cobb's Quay Marina, Poole

Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Cobbs Quay Marina. 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
  • 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)
  • 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 CQ26/2707-08.

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Casual Marina Operatives – Shamrock Quay, Southampton

Post ID: SRQ26/2707-08

Situated in Southampton, Shamrock Quay is a busy and high-profile visitor and boatyard services destination. We are looking to engage two casual workers to support our team on an ad hoc basis at Shamrock Quay. This role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract. Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Shamrock Quay. There may also be the opportunity to work at one of our other sites within the region.


Casual Marina Operatives – Shamrock Quay, Southampton

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
  • 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)
  • 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 SRQ26/2707-08.

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Casual Marina Operatives – Windsor Marina, Berkshire

Post ID: WIN26/2702-03

We are looking to engage two casual workers to support our team on an ad hoc basis at Windsor Marina. This role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract but would typically be 12 hour shifts throughout the week with the possibility of weekend shifts. 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.


Casual Marina Operatives – Windsor Marina, Berkshire

Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Windsor Marina. There may also be the opportunity to work at one of our other sites within the region.

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).
  • 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 WIN26/2702-03.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026.

Finance Assistant – The Yacht Club, Southampton

Post ID: TYC26/2703

Marina Developments Ltd is the UK’s leading Marina operator. 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 Finance Assistant to provide financial support across operational finance, debt management and accurate reporting, while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.


Finance Assistant – The Yacht Club, Southampton

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 permanent position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday supporting the marina teams. The successful applicant will be required to attend various training courses in the initial period of employment as part of a full induction process.

The role will include but not limited to:

  • Raise rental, service charge, utility, insurance and ad hoc invoices, including credits and tenant recharges.
  • Process lease amendments, new lettings, renewals, rent reviews and exits, updating authorities, utility providers and insurers as required.
  • Maintain rent deposit records and complete daily banking, account allocations and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Manage the Credit Control and Estates Finance inboxes, issue tenant statements and support timely debt collection and query resolution.
  • Support property and service charge budgets, forecasts, accruals, year-end reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and audit activity.
  • Raise purchase orders and process Council Tax invoices, reconciling council vendor accounts with Accounts Payable.
  • Liaise with rate consultants and Estate Managers to keep vacant property rates accurate and up to date.
  • Complete other finance and administrative tasks as required.

The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:

  • Previous experience in a finance, accounts administration, credit control or similar office-based role.
  • Confident working with financial information, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and finance or accounting systems.
  • Able to communicate professionally with customers, tenants, suppliers and internal colleagues by phone and email.
  • Organised and able to manage a varied workload, meet deadlines and follow financial processes accurately.
  • A proactive, flexible and positive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong customer service skills, with the confidence to support query resolution in a helpful and professional manner.
  • Awareness of the importance of confidentiality, compliance and accurate record keeping within a finance environment.
  • Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths.

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 Ola Witek at CMA Recruitment via email: ola.witek@cmarecruitment.co.uk.

Management Accounts Assistant – The Yacht Club, Southampton

Post ID: TYC26/2705

Situated at Ocean Village, The Yacht Club is the home to MDL’s central services teams. We are seeking a Management Accounts Assistant to support the Senior Management Accountant with the month-end process, production and delivery of the Business Information & Management Accounts Pack (BIMAP), and effective management of the balance sheet.


Management Accounts Assistant – The Yacht Club, Southampton

You will be organised, accurate and confident working with financial information, with a collaborative approach and a commitment to providing a responsive service to colleagues across the business. This is a permanent position working 37 and a half hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am to 5.30pm, supporting the Finance team and marina operations. The successful applicant will be required to attend various training courses in the initial period of employment as part of a full induction process.

The role will include but not limited to:

  • Supporting the production and delivery of the month-end Business Information and Management Accounts Pack (BIMAP), including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow and variance analysis.
  • Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial records are accurate and complete.
  • Managing accruals and prepayments, including preparing and posting journals.
  • Assisting the Senior Management Accountant with the annual budget and periodic forecasting.
  • Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns.
  • Completing and submitting regular Office for National Statistics returns and other ad hoc regulatory returns.
  • Submitting RDCO and calculating the Fuel Duty.
  • Assisting with the year-end audit process.
  • Providing financial support and analysis to other departments, encouraging effective cost monitoring and constructive challenge across the business.

The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:

  • Previous experience in an accounts, finance or management accounting support role.
  • A good understanding of month-end accounting processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations. Ø Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to timely, accurate financial reporting.
  • Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel and finance or accounting systems.
  • Organised and able to manage competing priorities, meet reporting and regulatory deadlines, and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Able to communicate financial information clearly and build strong professional relationships with Finance colleagues and the wider business.
  • A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, with the confidence to support cost monitoring and constructively challenge where appropriate.
  • An understanding of financial compliance, confidentiality, company policies and quality management procedures.

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 Ola Witek at CMA Recruitment via email: ola.witek@cmarecruitment.co.uk.

Marina Operative – Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park, Hamble

Post ID: MER26/2702

Situated on the River Hamble. Mercury Yacht Harbour is an extremely busy and popular visitor destination, and 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 Marina Operative to assist with marina operations at Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park.


Marina Operative – Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park, Hamble

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 4 on, 4 off shift pattern of 12 hours 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)
  • 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 MER26/2702.

Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026.

Marina Supervisor – Brixham Marina, Devon

Post ID: BRX26/2701

Brixham 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 Supervisor to assist with marina operations at Brixham Marina.


Marina Supervisor – Brixham Marina, Devon

This is a full-time position working up to 42 hours each week on Monday to Friday (winter shift pattern) and Thursday to Monday (summer 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 prime tasks and responsibilities for this role are:

  • 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 Dockmasters and Management team.
  • To instill 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 the 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 ensure the highest levels of customer service and experience at all times.
  • 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.

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 Susie Greenslade via email: susie@4leisurerecruitment.co.uk.

Senior Commercial Finance Analyst – The Yacht Club, Southampton

Post ID: TYC26/2704

Marina Developments Ltd is the UK’s leading marina operator. 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 support our continued growth and investment across our marina network, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst.


Senior Commercial Finance Analyst – The Yacht Club, Southampton

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to play a key role in our team. This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will be required to attend various training courses in the initial period of employment as part of a full induction process.

The role will include but not limited to:

  • Prepare clear financial and commercial reports, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and performance drivers across MDL’s marina network.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and scenario modelling, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with operational plans.
  • Business partner with marina operations, infrastructure, commercial property and central teams, providing insight, challenge and practical recommendations.
  • Analyse revenue, cost, margin, occupancy and KPI data to identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cash generation.
  • Develop financial models to support pricing, margin improvement, investment appraisal and strategic decision-making.
  • Maintain the CAPEX forecast tracker and prepare business cases, including phasing, approvals, cash flow, payback analysis, sensitivities, risks and recommendations.
  • Support continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, controls and reporting.

The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:

  • Qualified, part-qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant, preferably ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
  • Experience in commercial finance, FP&A, management accounting, analysis or business partnering, ideally within a multi-site, operational or asset-backed environment.
  • Advanced Excel, modelling and reporting skills; Power BI, Tableau or similar dashboard experience would be desirable.
  • Confident analysing financial statements, commercial drivers, operational KPIs, budgets, forecasts, variances and investment cases.
  • Able to translate complex financial and operational information into clear, practical insight for senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Commercially minded, proactive and detail-focused, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, manage competing priorities and build strong cross-functional relationships.

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 Declan Hartigan at CMA Recruitment via email: declan.hartigan@cmarecruitment.co.uk.

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