Salary (Grade 6): £15,184.21 to £17,122.56 per annum pro rata (FTE salary £35,588 - £40,131) dependent on experience

Hours: 16 hours per week, 12-month fixed term contract

Location: National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

This is an exciting time to join our People team - we are in the process of launching our new values and People and Culture strategy “Empowered People. Inspiring Stories. Lasting Impact.”

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is a multi-site national museum with destinations in Belfast, Gosport, Hartlepool and Yeovilton with our largest site and headquarters situated in Portsmouth. In addition to our museum and visitor attractions we also develop significant projects and programmes.

This Is a Great Opportunity To Join The Team

‘The Big Repair’ is a critical, transformative project for HMS Victory. This project will ensure the nation’s flagship’s future, full public understanding of her significance, increased audiences and a sustainable place at the heart of our heritage. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced People Partner to join ‘The Big Repair’ project on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a key partnering role, supporting a multi-disciplinary workforce. The role covers employment relations, health and wellbeing (including health surveillance), recruitment and retention, learning and development, equity, diversity and inclusion, and supporting culture change.

You will play an important role in coaching and developing managers to motivate high-performing teams. Navigating complex or sensitive matters with confidence and consistency and supporting effective recruitment approaches that attract and retain diverse talent.

This role involves partnering with the HMS Victory project team, comprising technical specialists, professional staff and skilled tradespeople working on HMS Victory and within a workshop environment. Therefore, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic health and safety practices and health surveillance obligations and a willingness to learn more.

What You Can Bring

We are seeking an experienced HR professional who can build trusted relationships at all levels, communicate clearly and confidently, and provide balanced, constructive challenge where appropriate. You will take an active role in the ongoing development of a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

What We Offer

The opportunity to be part of a friendly and diverse workplace within a unique heritage environment.
Group pension plan with Royal London (6% employer contributions, 2% employee contributions and death in service benefit).
25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata for part time employees, increasing to 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) after 5 years’ service, pro rata for part time employees.
Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay.
Flexible working.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Free admission to other national museums and attractions within the reciprocal agreement.
Discounts at our shops and cafes.
Free and discounted tickets for family and friends.
A range of other benefits including cycle to work.
Paid reservist leave.

We want you to succeed and showcase your skills and experiences, so if you are invited to interview, we will share our interview questions with you ahead of time. If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding the role, or ask any questions, please contact the People team: HR@nmrn.org.uk or 02392 894555.

All applicants are asked to apply via https://jobs.nmrn.org.uk/ by midnight on 15 March 2026. The selection processes will be held on site in Portsmouth at the end of March 2026.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application process because of a disability, please contact the People team on recruitment@nmrn.org.uk for support.

This post requires a DBS check as a requirement of working on the naval base, as well as the right to work in the UK. Please note we cannot currently sponsor work visas.

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People Partner (HMS Victory)