Estates and facilities officer

TN United Kingdom; Hexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an ambitious organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of Northumberland National Park. As an Estates and Facilities Officer, you will manage and maintain the park’s estate, ensuring safety and accessibility for all visitors. This role is crucial in addressing societal challenges such as climate change and health, providing a unique opportunity to make a real impact. If you have a strong background in property management and health & safety legislation, this is a fantastic chance to contribute to a thriving public resource.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in property management or significant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the park’s estate and facilities.
• Ensure facilities are safe and accessible to visitors.

Skills

Property Management

Health & Safety Legislation

Contract Management

Public Site Management

Education

Professional Qualification in Property Management

Job description

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Northumberland National Park Authority is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage of one of England’s most stunning landscapes. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, we strive to ensure that Northumberland National Park remains a thriving and accessible resource for generations to come.

Job description:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Estates and Facilities Officer to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing and maintaining the park’s estate and facilities, ensuring they are well-maintained, safe, and accessible to visitors.

As national parks are increasingly vital in addressing societal challenges such as climate change, accessibility, and health and well-being, this is a great opportunity to join an ambitious organization making a real impact.

About you:

• You will have a professional qualification in a property management-related discipline or significant experience.
• You will have excellent knowledge of health & safety legislation and experience dealing with health and safety issues relevant to a public authority.
• Experience in the practical management of public sites and buildings, with a sound knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Experience in contracting services, including production, tendering, managing, and monitoring contracts.
• Experience managing and developing a portfolio of sites in a commercial environment.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you.

Northumberland National Park Authority is an inclusive organization and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, relationship status, disability, age, or social class. If you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the post, we will ensure you are interviewed.