Aquavista

Our Mission Is to deliver a great waterside experience, whether you live, visit or work at an Aquavista marina.
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Aquavista is the UK's largest marina operator, boasting a network of 29 marinas spanning from coast to canals, and offering a variety of services from moorings to boat sales. The organisation values the unique lifestyle that comes with waterside living, a sentiment shared by its dedicated crew of over 100 employees. The company fosters a culture where everyone's voice is valued, holding quarterly team briefings to discuss performance, future plans, and suggestions for improvement.

The Aquavista ethos, known as 'The Aquavista Way', is more than just a slogan; it's a set of values and behaviours that are integral to every part of the business. Each team, including senior management, makes a yearly pledge on how they will uphold these values. Regular reviews ensure these pledges are more than just words, reinforcing the company's commitment to its cultural goals.

Despite the geographical spread of the marinas, Aquavista maintains a unified culture through regular meetings, briefings and celebrations. The social committee ensures that there is always an event to look forward to, fostering a sense of community among the team.

Aquavista also prioritises the wellbeing of its employees, offering an Employee Assistance Programme that provides 24/7 access to free counselling services. In addition, they have a partnership with Vitality Insurance, offering every employee access to private healthcare and additional wellness benefits.

At Aquavista, team building is a regular part of the work routine, with managers at each location hosting local events and weekly scrum meetings to focus the team.

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My Team

89% of staff agreed

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Aquavista’s social committee ensures that there is a regular schedule of events throughout the year to look forward to. Leaders and managers are further encouraged to schedule regular team meetings with some of those focusing on team building exercises.
Giving Something Back

61% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Every year, Aquavista chooses a charity to support. This year is Young Lives for Cancer. The organisation hosts numerous events throughout the year to raise funds, including a walking challenge and its summer market.
My Manager

88% of staff agreed

My manager cares about me as an individual

Aquavista provides managers with a combination of face-to-face and online learning covering both practical skills around the employee lifecycle as well as understanding behaviours and the links between behaviour and performance. The focus is on getting the best from your team as a Manager.
My Team
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89% of staff agreed

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Aquavista’s social committee ensures that there is a regular schedule of events throughout the year to look forward to. Leaders and managers are further encouraged to schedule regular team meetings with some of those focusing on team building exercises.
Giving Something Back
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61% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Every year, Aquavista chooses a charity to support. This year is Young Lives for Cancer. The organisation hosts numerous events throughout the year to raise funds, including a walking challenge and its summer market.
My Team
%

89% of staff agreed

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Aquavista’s social committee ensures that there is a regular schedule of events throughout the year to look forward to. Leaders and managers are further encouraged to schedule regular team meetings with some of those focusing on team building exercises.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
2003
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
48
Employee average age
57% : 43%
Male : Female employee ratio
15%
Employees earning £35k+
36%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
Quote from the top...
“Our crew are integral to the success of the company and their dedication in consistently following our values of giving off good vibes, getting on board together, and making it happen is key to us delivering the waterside experience for our customers. Since the last survey we have made further improvements to our overall employee experience and we will continue to do so, putting our people at the heart of the experience our customers enjoy.”

Steve de Polo, CEO

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