Terminal Supervisor

Job Introduction

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours. 

Job introduction 

• We are looking for 2 Terminal Supervisors to join our team at Portsmouth International Port to oversee the day to day operations of the Port. This is a full time role based at the Port, working a varied shift pattern over a rolling 28 day period, including some night shifts.

Your new role

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervise passenger, freight, and security operations across ferry, cruise, and port facilities.
2. Manage staff and contractors, ensuring compliance with council policies and operational standards.
3. Respond to emergencies and maintain safety, security, and environmental standards.
4. Oversee infrastructure, legal compliance, and revenue recovery across port services.
5. Support training, recruitment, and stakeholder engagement, including cruise customer coordination.
6. Lead reviews of procedures, risk assessments, and site condition checks.
7. Assist with financial reporting, project delivery, and represent the port at external events.
8. Maintain operational readiness and support mooring operations as needed.

Who is the person summary: 

The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory experience and strong health and safety awareness, ideally holding or working towards a ‘Managing Safely’ qualification. They should possess solid knowledge of DGHAR and the ISPS code, excellent IT proficiency, and strong communication and customer service skills. The role requires teamwork, initiative, critical thinking, and flexibility to meet operational demands. A VHF license, full UK driving license, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and at height are essential.

For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.

Our recruitment process

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. 

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800. 

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Tom Dearie, Duty Port Operations Manager - tom.dearie@portsmouth-port.co.uk 

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

All employees and third parties working at the Portsmouth International Port are subject to the Substance Misuse - Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy and the Port reserves the right to carry out with cause and random testing. In line with Home Office requirements, employees must also register their personal details on the government's central database, Access Pass Holder Information Distribution System (APHIDS), as without this registration employees will be denied entry to the Restricted Area (RA) of Portsmouth International Port.

Interview date: Interviews will be held w/c 8th September 2025