Premier Marinas – Duty Manager – Full Time

Closes: 31/08/2023

Job Description: 

Explore a career within the marine industry at Premier Marinas

We are looking to appoint a full time Duty Manager to join the team at Brighton Marina, the UK’s largest marina. This is a varied role and a great opportunity to join a fast paced, dedicated and friendly team who work hard to provide the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction in a purpose-built marina and boatyard. 

The role of a Duty Manager is to: 

  • Assist the Marina Manager to manage the site in an efficient and safe manner in accordance with the company’s mission statement. 
  • Ensure the highest standards of customer service and facilities are not only maintained but also developed as required by the company. 
  • Perform the role of ‘Duty Manager’ on an agreed rotation basis. 
  • Promote and maximise the utilisation within the marina, ensuring and developing profitability from all income streams. 
  • Develop staff progression and communicate business changes. 

The successful applicant should be an ambassador of first-class customer service delivery, be able to lead a team and show balanced decision making and problem-solving abilities. Health & Safety awareness and a knowledge of marina operations is desirable. The role requires some outside working to assist around the marina and boatyard. 

The role will require flexibility with varying start and finish times during busy periods and will include some weekend working and bank/public holidays as part of a shift rota. The Duty Manager role entails an ‘on call’ out of hour’s rota and the successful candidate must be able to attend the marina in the event of an emergency. 

A competitive salary, free onsite parking, Private Medical Cover and access to an Online GP service 7 days a week are just some of the benefits on offer alongside dedicated training, learning and development opportunities. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We believe a diverse talent makes us stronger and are proud to be an ‘Investors in People’ accredited organisation. 

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Our Applicant Privacy Notice can be found on our website. 

APPLY: In writing to Tracey Jefkins, Head of HR, supported by a current CV and covering letter describing why you are applying for the role. Email address: careers@premiermarinas.com 

Successful applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Closing date: Thursday 31st August 2023. 

Our Benefits

We are proud to be able to offer our staff a range of benefits which help promote a healthy mind and body. Throughout our business we recognise the importance of creating a working environment which helps everyone, especially one which allows our staff to develop and learn, that is why one of our main benefits is career and skill development. 

Our Values

Established in 1994, Premier Marinas Limited owns and operates ten of the UK’s most prestigious marinas. Our vision is simple: to be the finest marina operator in the UK by providing our customers with quality marinas in the best locations with first-class customer service. Premier Marinas’ core values, represent the endorsed and expected behaviours that underpin the way we operate. 

We believe in our values and as such, demonstrating our values to colleagues, customers and other third parties is an expectation placed on all employees.