Base Manager - Houseboat Charter

About the role

Le Boat, part of the Travelopia group, is hiring a Base Manager for its base in Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim. The post covers the operational and commercial performance of the base, including people, fleet, facilities, vehicles, offices, equipment and assets, and external supplier relationships. It is a 1-year fixed-term contract starting in November 2026, reporting to the Regional Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure operational and commercial performance meets company standards, policies and budgets
• Maintain health and safety, regulatory compliance and safe boating operations
• Lead, recruit, train and manage the team, and plan resources efficiently while controlling costs
• Keep the fleet well maintained and ready for customers, and oversee base, office and reception operations
• Handle enquiries, complaints and breakdowns professionally, and deliver boat briefings and customer training
• Manage suppliers, purchasing, stock, invoices, cash, payroll, licensing and other financial requirements
• Drive performance against customer satisfaction, sales and operational targets, and report regularly to the Regional Manager
• Protect the security and upkeep of buildings, equipment, boats and company assets

Required profile

• General management experience and a track record of delivering results
• Technical/maintenance skills and fleet management experience, ideally with boats or cars
• Previous management experience in the tourism industry
• Driving licence and living locally (commutable distance from the base)
• Fluent English and willingness to travel as required
• Advantageous: enthusiasm for holidays and the Le Boat product, or boating experience and inland waterway licence

Required skills

• PC skills: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and targets, and build internal and external relationships

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience, with annual review and increase
• Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance
• Training, development and career progression
• Travelopia group benefits (holiday discounts) and a Le Boat uniform