Marina General Manager - Gosport

Leisure People; Gosport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure company is seeking a General Manager for its busy marina in Gosport. This role involves coaching and inspiring an operational team, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, and maintaining amenities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for outdoor activities. Offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000, with bonuses and excellent benefits, this position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

6% matched pension

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience in customer-centric operations.
• Passion for outdoor living and boating.
• Able to manage budgets and read P&L statements.

Responsibilities

• Coach and inspire the operational team.
• Build relationships with boat owners.
• Ensure facilities are clean and well maintained.
• Maximize occupancy and revenue on moorings.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Business acumen

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Marina General Manager - Gosport

Up to £45,000 D.O.E. 30% bonus potential + excellent benefits.

Do you have a passion for boats, the waterside, outdoor living or being active outdoors? Are you an experienced site manager within a commercial customer centric operation looking for a change in direction? Well please read on…

We are looking for a General Manager to manage a large busy Marina complex set on the stunning Gosport coast. Our client is a diverse nationwide leisure business growing through acquisitions and redevelopments and have a great reputation for retaining and developing team members, so it is a great company to join right now.

Benefits:

• Up to £45,000 basic depending on experience
• 5-hour week
• 30% bonus potential (Quarterly and annual).
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• 6% matched pension.
• Private Healthcare.
• Life Assurance.
• Big discounts on moorings, gyms and much more.
• Continued investment into your professional development.
• Advancement opportunities.

The role:

• Coach, support and inspire your small operational team to deliver a fantastic customer experience.
• Build relationships with a wide variety of boat owners from all walks of life
• Ensure the facilities and amenities are always clean, safe and well maintained.
• Maximise occupancy/revenue on moorings.
• Typically working 9-5 Mon-Friday and up to one weekend month during busy periods to meet the needs of the business and customers.

The person:

• Genuine, warm personality with a flair for great customer service and hospitality.
• Have an interest in boats, the waterside, outdoor living or being active outdoors.
• Hands‑on approach to leadership and ownership mentality.
• Team leadership experience possibly as a Centre Manager, General Manager, Club Manager, community Manager or Facilities Manager.
• Strong operator with experience managing in a similar multi‑faced service environment such as leisure, serviced property, retail, hotel or hospitality.
• Business acumen: able to read and act on a P&L and manage budgets.

For more information, please click apply with your cv and explain in a few words why managing a marina excites you and what you could bring to the role, and we will be in touch if you have the right level of experience.

Short‑listing will take place at the beginning of January.