How We Work

Every individual working for the Trust has the opportunity to make a direct, measurable contribution to the achievement and advancement of our strategic aims. We approach our work with passion, creativity and diligence. Join our team and work in an environment rich in heritage and culture, with people who really care about what they do.

As an organisation we are ambitious and collaborative. We work with community organisations, businesses and local government partners in Portsmouth and Gosport to support economic, community and cultural development in these areas. At a national level we are an active member of the Heritage Alliance, contributing to consultations on issues that impact the heritage sector. We are also a member of the National Historic Ships Shipshape Network and recently were part of the UK Shipbuilding Skills Task Force that made recommendations to Government on skill requirements in the UK shipbuilding industry.

As an employer we are committed to:

  • Paying our employees competitive salaries – we are a Real Living wage employer
  • Investing in the development of our people
  • Supporting flexible working
  • Providing benefits that support good health and financial security in the present and the future
  • Making it fun!

Current Vacancies

 

Lettings Manager

Salary: £31,000 – £34,000 depending on experience  (£18,600 – £20,400 pro rata)

Site-Based: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard & Priddy’s Hard – Gosport

Contract: Permanent, part-time (22.5 hrs per week)

About Us
As custodians of historic buildings, boats and spaces in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and at Priddy’s Hard in Gosport, a core element of our charitable activity is the restoration, conservation and sustainable use of a unique estate of historic buildings across the two heritage sites.  Income generated through lettings plays a vital role in supporting our charitable objectives and the long-term preservation of these exceptional buildings and spaces.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Lettings Manager to support lettings activity and ensure the effective management and administration of leases, rents, service charges, insurance recharges and occupancy records.

Based primarily at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard site, you will act as a key point of contact for agents, prospective occupiers and existing tenants, helping to deliver a professional and positive experience while ensuring maximisation of income generation and charitable compliance.  You will need to balance commercial awareness with sensitivity to charitable objectives and historic environments.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the sustainable future of historic buildings while developing your experience in charity estate management.

About You
The successful candidate will have a sound commercial understanding of the property market, developed through prior experience in a property, lettings or estates role.  The ability to build effective working relationships with tenants, agents and third-party stakeholders is vital as is experience of lease and tenancy agreement administration.  The postholder will need to be deadline orientated with strong organisation and time management skills.  A current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work use is essential.

Please note, this role is not suited to remote working and therefore the post holder must be available to work at the dockyard.

As an organisation we are committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and to implementing these through our work.  We expect our colleagues to have a commitment to this too.

How to apply
Please read the full job description and person specification for the role before applying.  A CV and a brief covering letter can be sent to recruitment@portsmouthhq.org with the title “Lettings Manager” in the subject box.

Closing date: 6 March 2026

Lettings Manager Job Description Lettings Manager Person Specification

Information for applicants

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single criterion. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So, if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we would still like to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Our working environment is one where diversity is valued and equity of opportunity is promoted.

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