Job summary
- Main area
- Accommodation
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 470-24-0041-COR
- Employer
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Alexandra Hospital
- Town
- Portsmouth
- Salary
- 拢26,530 - 拢29,114 pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Accommodation Manager
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System
Organisations within scope are as follows:
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
- Southern Health Foundation Trust
- Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
- University Hospital Southampton
- Solent NHS Trust
- South Central Ambulance Service
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust
- Hampshire Hospitals
Band: 4 拢26,530 to 拢29,114 per annum
Hours: 37.5 - Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you ready to make a difference by shaping the living experience for our NHS staff and students?
We鈥檙e looking for a passionate, proactive leader to take charge as our Accommodation Manager. In this essential role, you鈥檒l be at the heart of creating a supportive and welcoming environment for key staff and students, ensuring their accommodation needs are met efficiently and effectively.
As a vital member of our Corporate Services Estates and Facilities team, your work will directly support our Trust鈥檚 recruitment and retention efforts, helping to attract and retain the talent that powers our healthcare services. If you thrive in a dynamic, people-focused role where your organisational skills and leadership can shine, we鈥檇 love to hear from you!
Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust's jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.听
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As part of the Corporate Services听Estates and Facilities team delivering services across both the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, you will:
- Manage residential accommodation to ensure maximum efficiency, availability, and accessibility.
- Provide advice and guidance to prospective and existing tenants on a variety of accommodation issues.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including HR, Facilities Management, and Security, to ensure smooth operations.
- Oversee maintenance and repairs, ensuring timely resolution with minimal disruption to tenants.
- Manage accommodation finances, including rent collection, invoicing, and purchasing.
- Lead by example with on-site visibility and leadership, fostering a supportive and effective working environment.
Working for our organisation
Our vision for Single Corporate Services听听
Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.听
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?听
Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.听
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation.听 You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
For further information, please read the attached document outlining the vision for our single corporate services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details, please see enclosed Job Description.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview.
Person specification
Qualifications and Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) and knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage data and prepare reports.
- Familiarity with accommodation management services, including booking systems, tenant management, and maintenance coordination.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Hardman
- Job title
- Head of Facilities Management
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02392286000
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