Vacancy for part-time Harbour Master at Beccles Quay

February 17th 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team at Beccles Quay. The role involves collecting mooring fees, giving advice to moorers (including practical help to moor where appropriate) and keeping accurate records, including using computerised systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience of boat handling and mooring craft, excellent communication skills and a commitment to deliver high-quality customer service and the ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Salary: £15 per hour.

Hours:  1 day per week throughout the year (currently Monday), plus additional days June to August. Exact days to be negotiated, but likely to include weekend working. In addition, the Harbour Master team works flexibly to provide cover for sickness and holidays to ensure that the role is covered seven days per week throughout the year (including bank holidays but excluding Christmas and New Year).
Working days are 9 hours per day April to September, 6 hours per day in October and 4 hours per day November to March.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Candi Turner on 01502 712109 or at candi.turner@becclestowncouncil.gov.uk

Download Harbour Masters-Job Description Feb 2026 and Harbour Master – Person Specification Feb 2026

To apply, please complete our application form on our website at Beccles Town Council | Job Application or for a paper copy of our form, email admin@becclestowncouncil.gov.uk, telephone 01502 712109 or call into the Town Hall. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Applications should be returned to: Candi Turner, Deputy Town Clerk, Beccles Town Council, Town Hall, The Walk, Beccles, NR34 9AJ , or by email to candi.turner@becclestowncouncil.gov.uk by Friday 6^th March at 5pm. Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th March.