Facilities Manager

NATIONAL TRUST; Redruth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage conservation organization is seeking a Facilities Manager in Cornwall to lead maintenance operations and manage a facilities team. You will ensure high standards of care for the site while supporting community initiatives and overseeing compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in facility management, budget management, and contractor relations. This position offers significant benefits including pension schemes and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Flexible working

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing and supervising facilities.
• Keen on maintaining buildings and assets.
• Focused on health, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all planned and reactive maintenance.
• Manage facilities team and maintain standards.
• Oversee capital works projects.

Skills

Managing facilities

Building maintenance

Contractor management

Health and safety compliance

Environmental initiatives

Budget management

Job description

We’re looking for a Facilities Manager at Heartlands and East Pool Mine in Pool, Cornwall.

What it's like to work here

Heartlands in Pool is a potential new acquisition for the National Trust. We are negotiating the lease with Cornwall Council with plans to operate the site with our partners, Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) who support and strengthen Cornwall’s communities to improve their quality of life, and Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum, the umbrella organisation for 5,500 voluntary organisations in Cornwall.

Heartlands is built on part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site. Robinsons Engine House was part of South Crofty Mine, the last mine to close in Cornwall and the first to now re-open. We will operate and care for the site, working with our partners to bring benefit to the community. By laying the foundations, we expect a diverse array of activity tohappen here. Our partners’ vision is to improve and enrich people’s lives and giving opportunities to the largest and most deprived community in Cornwall.

You’ll be reporting into the Programme Manager for Heartlands, which is also a new role, initially focusing on bringing the site in line with National Trust policies and procedures. Then moving into the day to day running of these sites.

What you'll be doing

As our Facilities Manager, 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'll lead and manage the facilities team, 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 working practices 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