Estates Coordinator – Lakeland Arts

CACN; Windermere; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeland Arts is seeking a part-time, permanent Estates maintenance role in Windermere. The post focuses on the upkeep of properties, car parks and surrounding land, with flexibility for emergency movement in coordination with the Head of Operations.

The Estates team supports three venues and works closely with volunteers to ensure safe, welcoming environments for visitors and a smooth running of facilities operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in buildings, services and facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of Lakeland Arts' properties, car parks and surrounding land.
• Oversee contractor work and collaborate with the Estates Assistant and volunteers.
• Support Estates team across three venues and keep planned maintenance on track.
• Tackle new challenges weekly in a busy, hands-on environment.
• Ensure venues are presented to the best of their abilities for visitors.

Skills

Building maintenance

Contractor oversight

Job description

Hours: 30 hours per week (spread over 4 or 5 days), with flexibility for movement in cases of emergency. As Lakeland Arts is a seven-day-a-week operation these days need not necessarily be taken between Monday and Friday, in agreement with the Head of Operations

Location: Lakeland Arts (Windermere Jetty Museum, Abbot Hall, Blackwell and Lakeland Museum - currently closed)

Reporting to:Head of Operations

Term: Part Time, permanent

Purpose

The role is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Lakeland Arts' properties, car parks, and surrounding land. It provides both technical and practical support across a range of maintenance activities, working closely with other departments to maintain a safe environment for staff and deliver an exceptional experience for visitors.

The post holder will use their skills in building maintenance, oversee contractor work, and collaborate with the Estates Assistant and volunteers to ensure the effective delivery of building and facilities operations. The Estates team operates with flexibility across three venues, tackling new challenges each week while keeping planned maintenance on track.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and proactive individual with proven experience in buildings, services and facilities maintenance. They will thrive in a busy, hands-on environment, managing a variety of tasks, systems and equipment. They will be committed to supporting teams to ensure Lakeland Arts venues are presented to the best of their abilities.

You can see a more detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities for this role in the attached job description . Please note that the key responsibilities listed in the job description are not exhaustive.

Lakeland Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.