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 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.
Executive Assistant to the Board – The Yacht Club, Southampton
Post ID: TYC26/2702
Calling all outstanding Executive Assistants – ready for your next opportunity? We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team at our Ocean Village Head Office to provide high-quality support to MDL’s Board of Directors. This is a key role at the heart of the business, supporting a diverse operation.
As MDL continues to invest and grow, there has never been a better time to join. You will support senior leaders through an exciting period of growth, helping to coordinate Board and Senior Leadership Team activities, meetings, projects and key priorities.
If you are a confident and proactive Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Senior Administrator with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, this could be the career move you have been looking for.
Join our supportive team at MDL with a highly competitive package, the opportunity to really make your mark, and a career in an industry where no two days are the same.
The role will include:
- Join our supportive team at MDL with a highly competitive package, the opportunity to really make your mark, and a career in an industry where no two days are the same.
- Manage Directors’ diaries, inboxes, meetings, travel arrangements and associated logistics.
- Coordinate Board and Senior Leadership activities, including agendas, minutes, action tracking, Board packs and related papers.
- Draft reports, presentations, briefing papers and confidential correspondence to a high standard.
- Provide administrative support across key business processes, including HR administration, expenses, credit card returns, benefits and group company reporting requirements.
- Support the organisation of projects, events, archiving, staff berthing and Sail Training Award administration.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality and working in line with Company policies and standards.
- Play a lead role in maintaining a positive work culture within the Head Office through events, communications and other initiatives.
About you:
- Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Senior Administrator, or similar support role.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and confidential information.
- Strong communication skills and a professional approach when working with stakeholders at all levels.
- High attention to detail, with confidence preparing agendas, minutes, reports, presentations and briefing papers.
- Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Teams.
- Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and maintain discretion when handling sensitive matters.
- Friendly, flexible and proactive, with experience coordinating travel, meetings or events, such as company conferences, would be an advantage.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Potential eligibility for staff bonus
- Pension Scheme
- 23 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Death in Service Scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan including highstreet discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Berthing
- Holiday Park Discount
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Mortgage Advice
- Bike to Work
- Eyecare vouchers
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 Fran Curtis at Dynam!te Recruitment via fran.curtis@dynamiterecruitment.com.
Marina Operative – Hamble Point Marina, Hamble
Post ID: HPM26/2707
Situated on the River Hamble in Hampshire, Hamble Point 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 Hamble Point 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 an average of 40 hours each week, Monday to Friday as standard, with the potential for occasional weekends, 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.
- 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.
These are exciting times to join MDL. As we enter a new financial year, we are launching a multi‑million‑pound growth strategy focused on strengthening our position as the UK’s leading marina owner and operator. Investments will enhance five flagship marinas with new restaurants, upgraded berth‑holder facilities, specialist berthing for narrowboats and jet skis, building refurbishments, improved parking solutions, and continued investment in pontoons, smart metering, Meter MACS, EV charging infrastructure and superyacht berthing.
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 here.
To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference HPM26/2707.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Marina Operative – Saxon Wharf, Southampton
POST ID: SAX26/2702
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Operative to assist with marina operations at Saxon Wharf in 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 full-time position working up to 42 hours each week Monday-Friday with occasional weekends supporting the marina operations activities.
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
- Confident use of IT systems
- A practical, resourceful and common-sense approach
- Sound awareness of basic health and safety in the workplace
- 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
These are exciting times to join MDL. As we enter a new financial year, we are launching a multi‑million‑pound growth strategy focused on strengthening our position as the UK’s leading marina owner and operator. Investments will enhance five flagship marinas with new restaurants, upgraded berth‑holder facilities, specialist berthing for narrowboats and jet skis, building refurbishments, improved parking solutions, and continued investment in pontoons, smart metering, Meter MACS, EV charging infrastructure and superyacht berthing.
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 SAX26/2702.
Closing date: Friday 13 November 2026
Night Marina Operative – Cobb's Quay Marina, Poole
Post ID: CQ26/2709
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Night Marina Operative to assist with marina operations at Cobb' s Quay Marina in Poole. 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 12 hour night shifts each week on a 4 on 4 off rota 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:
- Maintain a visible presence with regular patrolling of the site, recording and/or reporting any problems or issues to the relevant persons or services.
- To carry out checks to ensure the safety and security of vessels, buildings, vehicles and people within the marina site boundaries.
- To provide a meet and greet service to visitors; directing traffic onto the site and dealing with initial site enquiries, recording all visitor details and proactively encourage and monitor contractor registration.
- Organise the berthing of boats to yield maximum occupancy, ensuring that all payments for services are received in accordance with the company’s finance policy.
- Complete all daily, weekly and monthly assigned tasks as required.
- To carry out routine maintenance; ensuring the marina remains safe, secure, clean, tidy and well landscaped at all times and to complete the required safety checks.
- Ensure familiarity with emergency procedures and deal effectively with any emergency situation.
- Ensure a quality, professional service is provided in all contact with customers.
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
- Enthusiastic and friendly with a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Competent swimmer (essential)
- General maintenance skills (not essential but an advantage)
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
- A practical, resourceful, and common-sense approach
- To deliver operational process and systems in accordance with the quality management systems of the MDL Way.
- To ensure all duties carried out are in accordance with the Company Health & Safety Policy
These are exciting times to join MDL. As we enter a new financial year, we are launching a multi‑million‑pound growth strategy focused on strengthening our position as the UK’s leading marina owner and operator. Investments will enhance five flagship marinas with new restaurants, upgraded berth‑holder facilities, specialist berthing for narrowboats and jet skis, building refurbishments, improved parking solutions, and continued investment in pontoons, smart metering, Meter MACS, EV charging infrastructure and superyacht berthing.
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 CQ26/2709.
Closing date: Tuesday 3 November 2026