Harbours Manager

December 26, 2025
Urgent

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Harbours Manager to join our client in Elgin on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Harbours Manager will manage and develop a portfolio of leisure and commercial harbours, overseeing operations, driving growth and marketing, and working with users, communities, and partners to maximise economic potential.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

  • Proven experience in harbour operations
  • Relevant professional qualification in a related discipline
  • Strong awareness of emerging industries and opportunities for harbour growth
  • Sound knowledge of port-related compliance and health and safety requirements
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Demonstrated commitment to a customer-focused approach

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Lead a customer-focused, high-performing team that meets the needs of diverse harbour users and stakeholders
  • Drive regeneration, development and inward investment through a clear vision, partnership working and robust business cases
  • Build effective relationships with stakeholders, regulators and governance bodies, providing expert advice on harbour matters
  • Deliver continuous improvement through innovation, effective use of resources and new ways of working
  • Maximise income and value by developing commercial opportunities, marketing harbour services and managing budgets effectively

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package.

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