Facilities Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Kendal; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Co-ordinator to ensure the smooth operation of a historic property. This role involves a mix of practical and administrative tasks, ensuring high standards in maintenance and visitor facilities. You will play a key role in maintaining the estate's beauty and functionality, contributing to a vibrant visitor experience. Join a team that values diversity and offers a range of benefits, including flexible working and substantial pension contributions. If you're organized, adaptable, and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Shopping discount codes

Cinema discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Customer-focused individual with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and effective facilities service at Sizergh.
• Assist with maintenance, repairs, and presentation of public areas.

Skills

Customer Focus

Teamwork

IT Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Willingness to Learn

Job description

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We're looking for a Facilities Co-ordinator with the skills to keep Sizergh in tiptop condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit and love the place.

Occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working may be required. There is some flexibility on the working pattern, so we'll discuss at interview stages.

Summary

We're looking for a Facilities Co-ordinator with the skills to keep Sizergh in tiptop condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit and love the place.

Occasional weekend and Bank Holiday working may be required. There is some flexibility on the working pattern, so we'll discuss at interview stages.

What it's like to work here

Working with the Facilities Manager, you'll mix practical on-site tasks with administrative duties.

Sizergh is an imposing medieval house situated at the gateway to the Lake District. The 1,600-acre estate includes our largest limestone rock garden and a national collection of ferns. Restoration projects within the house and garden have created opportunities in all areas, particularly within the extensive gardening operation and visitor experience. This is a lively property with a varied events programme and thriving café.

What you'll be doing

As the Facilities Co-ordinator, you’ll be making sure that Sizergh operates as it should, by running an efficient, effective and flexible facilities service. You’ll help the property team to meet their goals by keeping standards high. You’ll be helping with maintenance and repairs (reactive, as well as planned and preventative), the presentation of public areas and visitor facilities (including car parks and grounds), co-ordinating contractors and keeping maintenance records up-to-date.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you’re:

• customer focused with a positive attitude
• a team player, but also can work on your own initiative
• comfortable using IT packages
• well organised and adaptable
• happy to learn new skills

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places