General/Sailing Manager

Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A sailing community organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on General/Sailing Manager to lead sailing activities and events. This role involves operational leadership, event management, and marketing focused on enhancing member experience. Candidates should have a strong operations or club management background. The role offers flexibility for full-time, part-time, or seasonal work. Contact Jo or Suzie for more information.

Qualifications

• Strong background in operations or club management.
• Thrives in a dynamic, community-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Efficient planning and delivery of on-water activities.
• Coordinate and deliver the annual programme of activities.
• Lead organiser or Race Officer for weekend events.
• Develop and deliver effective marketing for courses.
• Build visibility through consistent promotion.
• Maintain active online presence sharing updates.

Education

RYA Senior Instructor qualification

RYA Powerboat Instructor qualification

Job description

We’re seeking a hands‑on General/Sailing Manager to lead and develop the delivery of sailing activities and events. This is a varied, people‑focused role that blends operational leadership, event management, and marketing, all centred around enhancing the member experience and encouraging wider participation on the water.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing the sailing school and club programmes, ensuring sessions and events run smoothly, safely, and with maximum enjoyment. From managing race days and training courses to driving promotional activity and growing engagement, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a vibrant sailing community.

This position would ideally suit someone with a strong background in operations or club management who thrives in a dynamic, community‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the efficient planning and delivery of the sailing school and club on‑water activities.
• Coordinate and deliver the club’s annual programme of on‑water activities and open events.
• Act as lead organiser or Race Officer for weekend events where required, ensuring smooth delivery and strong volunteer engagement.
• Develop and deliver effective marketing for sailing school courses and open events across digital, print, and social channels.
• Build visibility and participation through consistent pre‑season and in‑season promotion.
• Maintain an active online presence, sharing updates, results, and stories to attract returning and new participants.

Qualifications

• RYA Senior Instructor qualification (advantageous)
• RYA Powerboat Instructor qualification (advantageous)

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a thriving sailing community, whether you’re looking for full‑time, part‑time, or seasonal work, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation, please contact: Jo – [e-mail] or Suzie – [e-mail]

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