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.
Assistant Marina Manager – Hamble Point Marina, Hampshire
POST ID: HPM26/2706
We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Marina Manager to assist with marina operations at Hamble Point Marina. 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.
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 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 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 click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference HPM26/2706.
Closing Date: Tuesday 8th September 2026
Boatyard Supervisor – Northney Marina, Hayling Island
POST ID: NOR25/2603
We are seeking to recruit a Boatyard Supervisor 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 full-time position working 8-hour shifts, 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday 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 the day-to-day operation of the boatyard
- To be part of the Marina leadership team and support all elements of the operation across the marina and boatyard
- To represent the best interests of Marina Developments at all levels whilst developing the business to make best financial use of the assets.
- To build and develop an engaged and motivated team with a flexible work ethic that is passionate about and enabled to deliver world class customer service
- Provide effective performance management
- Deliver operational process and systems in accordance with the quality management systems of the MDL Way.
- To liaise with tenants on a minimum weekly basis ensuring effective communication at all times; understanding their requirements and keeping them informed of any relevant issues at your site.
- In conjunction with the Marina Manager, develop revenue generation and growth projects to include boat yard services development and best fit products driven by local market conditions; to include Boat Yard zoning to maximise potential income.
- To represent the company’s interest with external suppliers or organisations to the best possible advantage.
- To instill in your teams an ethos of flexible working hours driven by business demand.
- To ensure all legal, HSE and company policies inc. financial are being adhered to.
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 send a copy of your CV to James Proctor via email: james@4leisurerecruitment.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026
Casual Marina Operative – Hamble Point Marina, Hampshire
POST ID: HPM26/2705
We are looking to engage a casual worker to support our team on an ad hoc basis at Hamble Point Marina. This role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract. Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Hamble Point Marina, Hamble-Le-Rice. 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 HPM26/2705.
Closing Date: Tuesday 8th September 2026
Casual Marina Operative – Penton Hook Marina, Surrey
Post ID: PEN25/2603
Situated in Chertsey, Penton Hook 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 our ourselves whilst working as a team every day. To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Casual Marina Operative to assist with marina operations at Penton Hook.
Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey. 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 PEN25/2603.
Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026.
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. 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.
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: Friday 11th September 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. 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.
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: Friday 11th September 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@4leisurerecruitment.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026
Marina Operative – Hythe Marina Village, near Southampton
Post ID: HMV26/2705
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Operative to assist with marina operations at Hythe Marina Village. 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 48 hours each week on a 4 on 4 off 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:
- Provide a meet and greet service to all members and visitors
- Lock Operations
- 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-the-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 HMV26/2705.
Closing Date: Thursday 17th September 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.
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.
Operations Systems Project Manager – The Yacht Club, Southampton
POST ID: OPS26/2702
We are looking for a proactive and organised Operations Systems Project Manager to join our team, based at The Yacht Club, MDL's head office in Ocean Village, SO14 3QF. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the planning, coordination and successful implementation of operational systems projects across our marinas.
The role will lead and support operational systems projects from planning through to implementation, working closely with suppliers, contractors, IT colleagues and operational teams. You will coordinate testing, user acceptance, operational readiness, go-live activity, training and handover, helping to ensure systems are fully embedded and support consistent, efficient ways of working across all locations.
The role will include but not limited to:
- Lead or support the delivery of operational systems projects from planning through to successful implementation.
- Coordinate project activities, resources, suppliers, contractors and site teams to ensure effective delivery.
- Develop project plans, implementation schedules and deployment programmes.
- Coordinate testing, user acceptance and operational readiness before go-live.
- Monitor project progress, risks and issues, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
- Coordinate the installation, implementation and commissioning of operational hardware and software systems.
- Work closely with suppliers, contractors, IT and operational teams to ensure technical solutions meet operational requirements.
- Support software configuration, upgrades and enhancements to meet operational needs.
- Attend sites during project implementation, supporting operational teams throughout deployment and go-live.
- Carry out site visits to understand operational requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain operational procedures, user guides, standard operating procedures and implementation documentation.
- Deliver training and support change management activities to embed new systems and best practice across the business.
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)
- Previous experience coordinating or delivering projects, ideally involving operational systems, software, hardware or business process change.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues and stakeholder updates.
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
- Strong process, systems and documentation experience
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- 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 send a copy of your CV to Russell Adams via email: russell.adams@admore-recruitment.co.uk