Marine Programme Manager

• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Confident communicator (customer-facing and internal)
• Strong admin and digital skills
• Team leadership and staff scheduling
• Flexible and proactive approach

• Manage customer emails and enquiries
• Able to be Chief Instructor of an RYA centre, when required
• Deliver RYA courses when needed
• Organise staffing & rotas
• Plan and oversee RYA courses
• Plan and oversee group bookings for school & cooperate events
• Manage bookings system and records
• Support smooth operations across all Keep Sailing centres

• Background in watersports centre operations
• Experience delivering RYA dinghy courses
• Proven ability to manage staff and customer communications
• Track record in admin and course organisation

Essential

• RYA Dinghy Senior Instructor
• RYA Powerboat Instructor (or ready to qualify)
• Driving licence
• First Aid

Desirable

• RYA WingSurf Instructor
• RYA Racing Instructor
• SUP Instructor

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key management role at a time when Keep Sailing is expanding and developing fast. As Marine Programme Manager, you’ll have a central role in shaping the delivery of our activities across multiple centres, balancing on-the-water instruction with programme development and day-to-day management.

The role is highly varied: one day you’ll be leading as Chief Instructor or delivering RYA courses, the next you’ll be coordinating staff rotas, handling customer enquiries, managing group bookings, or planning the season’s course schedule. You’ll also oversee our booking system, support our social media presence, and play a big part in ensuring that all our operations run smoothly and professionally.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys leading teams, and has the confidence to manage both practical delivery and the behind-the-scenes organisation that keeps the business running.

As Keep Sailing grows, you’ll have the chance to get involved in exciting new projects, from developing activity and expanding our group offerings, to helping shape the direction of Keep Sailing. This is a role for someone who wants to do more than just manage the day-to-day — we want someone who can help us grow the business, bring fresh ideas, and drive our programmes forward.

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