Facilities Manager

NATIONAL TRUST; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the National Trust as a Facilities Manager at Mount Stewart, where you will oversee the management of one of our exceptional properties. This role includes leading a dedicated team, ensuring high standards in building maintenance, and implementing environmental initiatives while enhancing visitor experiences. Enjoy a range of perks including a substantial pension scheme, flexible working, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Experience in managing facilities or supervising.
• Skilled at managing contractor relations.
• Knowledge of environmental and climate initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned and reactive maintenance projects.
• Manage a facilities team of 3 people.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Contractor management

Health and safety compliance

Environmental initiatives

Job description

We’re looking for a Facilities Manager to join the team at Mount Stewart, to help us manage and care for one of the most exceptional properties in the ownership of the National Trust. While based at Mount Stewart, the role holder will also have responsibility for facilities management for other nearby National Trust places.

What it's like to work here

Mount Stewart is a place that has been touched by the various generations who have loved it. Whilst always respecting the past and finding inspiration from its history, Mount Stewart has been unafraid of change throughout the generations, endeavouring to remain relevant in modern times.

We welcome around 220,000 visitors a year and have ambitions to grow our appeal further.

Mount Stewart is part of the East Down Property Group. We are also responsible for caring for over 5,000 hectares of coast and countryside in and around the Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula, one of only three designated Marine Nature Reserves in the United Kingdom.

Over 100 staff members and 250 volunteers across East Down have a shared sense of purpose in caring for these wonderful places together, providing a wide range of public benefit to our visitors and local communities.

What you'll be doing

As our Facilities Manager, with a keen eye for detail, high standards and a good understanding of contractor management, you'll be leading all planned preventative, reactive and small projects across the estate. You'll also be involved in the day-to-day running of capital works projects.

You will be invested in your team, regularly sharing your knowledge and experience with others and will be committed to team learning and development, as well as your own.You'll lead and manage the facilities team of 3 people, who are responsible for maintaining high standards throughout all areas visited by people, including staff and volunteers.

You’ll also form strong links with your fellow heads of department, and work together to improve things and use resources efficiently. You’ll be part of the duty manager team, which means that you’ll be on a rota as an occasional duty manager.

Who we're looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• experienced in managing facilities, or supervising, and looking to develop your career
• keenly interested in looking after buildings and assets to a high standard
• skilled in managing relations with contractors
• focused on detail, especially to do with health and safety and compliance
• knowledgeable of environmental and climate initiatives
• able to manage large maintenance budgets and make sure projects run smoothly.

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