Estate & Facilities Manager

Henry Moore Foundation; Perry Green; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural heritage organization located in Perry Green is seeking an Estate & Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and efficient running of buildings and gardens. This role requires significant experience in facilities management, proven team management skills, and knowledge of safety regulations. The ideal candidate will manage safety and security protocols while driving operational efficiency. Benefits include a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company sick pay

Interest-free loan for travel tickets

10% discount in gift shops

Free access to counseling services

Qualifications

• Significant experience in buildings or facilities management.
• Proven track record in managing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of general building maintenance.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems.
• Good knowledge of legal safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and efficient running of buildings and gardens.
• Manage safety and security of the estate.
• Support sustainability agenda and manage budgets.
• Drive operational efficiency and manage contracts.

Skills

Team management

Building maintenance

Problem-solving

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

Health and safety qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH or NVQ)

Tools

Building management systems

Security systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Estate & Facilities Manager

Location : Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire SG10 6EE.

Salary : £36,000- £39,000 plus 12.5% employer's pension contribution

Job type : Full time (35 hours / week)

The Role

The Henry Moore Foundation was founded by the artist in 1977 to encourage public appreciation of the visual arts and is the largest artist-endowed grant-giving foundation in Europe. We hold the principal collection of artworks by Moore, some 20,000 objects, including monumental bronzes, carvings, works on paper and tapestries. Works from the collection are displayed at the artist's home in the tranquil hamlet of Perry Green as well as touring in national and international exhibitions.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your knowledge of buildings and facilities management to the beautiful countryside location where world-famous sculptor, Henry Moore, lived and created his great works - and in an engaging, varied role where no two days are the same!

Reporting to the Head of Visitor Engagement & Operations, this vital role oversees the care, maintenance and efficient running of historical and new buildings, their associated plant and equipment, a small portfolio of let cottages, and the effective management of the gardens and 72-acre rural estate. With responsibility for the safety and security of employees, visitors and the collections, the postholder also supports the Foundation's sustainability agenda, while driving operational efficiency, managing tendering and procurement processes, and working to budgets.

The Candidate

Significant experience of working in a supervisory capacity in buildings, facilities, estate or operations management, ideally in a rural, historic or cultural setting

Proven track record in managing a team of people (paid employees and / or volunteers)

Excellent knowledge of general building maintenance

Familiarity with building management systems, including HVAC, to the level of identification and reporting of faults to a specialist contractor

An understanding of the principles and practices of rural estate / land management and / or professional garden management

Good knowledge of the legal requirements to create a safe work environment, and an understanding of the employer and employee responsibilities; and ideally a qualification in health and safety (NEBOSH, IOSH or NVQ), COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), Fire Safety and / or First Aid

Experience of tendering and negotiating contracts, and managing contractors, including RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statement)

High awareness of security protocols and familiarity with security systems

Knowledge of the conditions required for the care of archival or museum artefacts

An appreciation of the sensitivities required when undertaking any works in a listed, historical or museum environment

Basic knowledge of landlord property regulations

Self-starter with a flair for problem-solving, motivated to make improvements,

Ability to plan and manage projects

Numerate, with proven ability to draw up and control budgets

Tact and diplomacy, combined with excellent negotiation and communication skills

Values & Diversity

Additionally, we expect all employees at HMS&G to share and work to our core values :

Generous & Inclusive : work together, share across teams, nurture relationships and enable others.

Respect & Value : be ethical, respect differences, listen to others and acknowledge effort.

Visionary & Creative : forward thinking, enthusiastic, keep learning, inspire and engage others.

Benefits

We support you on your development at work and your career goals

If appropriate for the job role, a proportion of homeworking may be considered

Time off for family emergencies (unpaid) and compassionate leave (paid)

Free access to our 24-hour confidential personal assistance and counselling scheme

Company sick pay (includes SSP) on the completion of 6 months' service

Vouchers for a free eyesight test for DSE (Display Screen Equipment) users

Interest-free loan of up to £1,000 to assist with the purchase of annual travel tickets, a car or bicycle.

10% discount in the HMF book / gift shops and café

Application

Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates in Perry Green, Hertfordshire on Monday 2 February 2026.

Applications must be submitted by 9:00 am on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Facilities Advisor, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Consultant, Facilities Manager, Facilities Assistant, Facilities Management Coordinator, Estates Manager, Estates Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, Grounds person, Grounds Keeper, Caretaker, Carpentry, Carpenter, Trades, Tradesperson may also be considered for this role