Facilities Manager

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Arlington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Permits discounts

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the management of built assets at Arlington Court and the North Devon Coast & Countryside. You will ensure our places remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for the future.

You’ll plan and deliver facilities services across the portfolio, oversee routine and reactive maintenance, manage budgets and resources, and lead a team of staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and experience in facilities management.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and compliance requirements.
• Experience in procurement, contracts, supply chain and contractor management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across stakeholders.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience in risk assessments and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities management across Arlington Court and North Devon Coast & Countryside.
• Oversee maintenance projects and manage budgets and resources.
• Ensure safety, compliance and risk management.
• Develop and lead a team of staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors for improvements.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety compliance

Risk assessment

Building fabric & conservation

Commercial/financial management

Team leadership

Procurement/Contracts

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We're looking for a Facilities Manager to join us. You'll lead the management of built asset and facilities for Arlington Court and North Devon Coast & Countryside., ensuring our places remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for the future.

What it's like to work here

Our facilities teams play a vital role in maintaining the buildings and services that allow people to experience and enjoy the places we look after, while protecting them for future generations.

As Facilities Manager, you'll work across a portfolio of assets, balancing day-to-day operational priorities with long-term planning. You'll collaborate with colleagues, specialists, contractors and volunteers to deliver high standards of maintenance, compliance and sustainability.

You'll lead the planning and delivery of facilities management services, ensuring built assets are maintained effectively through both routine and reactive maintenance. You'll oversee maintenance projects and manage budgets and resources.

You'll take a lead role in safety, compliance and risk management, ensuring legal and regulatory requirements are met and promoting best practice across multiple areas.

You'll lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers, creating a positive environment where people are supported to perform at their best. You'll also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver operational improvements and contribute to wider property objectives.

Who we're looking for

You’ll bring a broad range of the following knowledge, skills and experience, shaped by different roles, sectors or career paths. Please use your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria below:

• Strong understanding and experience in facilities management and maintenance.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and compliance requirements relevant to facilities management.
• Experience of managing compliance, risk assessments and operational procedures.
• Understanding of building fabric and conservation principles.
• Strong commercial, analytical and financial management skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing team.
• Experience in procurement, contracts, supply chain and contractor management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a wide range of stakeholders.

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)
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• 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.

National Trust place

Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple, EX31 4LP

Documents

Facilities Manager - C.pdf

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 01 November 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here .

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.