Facilities Manager

Allen Lane Interim & Permanent Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heritage charity in Central London is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee operations at a Grade II-listed heritage site. The ideal candidate will have experience in facilities management within a cultural environment, along with strong knowledge of health & safety and building maintenance. This role offers a chance to contribute to the preservation of an iconic building, ensuring it is safe and accessible for future generations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities or estates management within a heritage or public-facing environment.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, health & safety, and statutory compliance.
• Experience working with listed buildings or conservation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance and upkeep of the Grade II-listed building and associated facilities.
• Oversee planned and reactive works, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Lead on health & safety, statutory compliance, and risk assessments.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & Safety compliance

Project management

Problem-solving

Contractor management

Job description

Location: Central London
Salary: c.GBP50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full–time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the operations of a remarkable Grade II–listed heritage site that houses public galleries and creative spaces. This charity is dedicated to opening up access to the arts from the global majority and will welcome visitors to its central London site.

The Facilities Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running, safety, and long–term preservation of this unique building. Working closely with senior colleagues, contractors, and external specialists, the postholder will take the lead on day–to–day facilities operations as well as longer–term building care and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the maintenance and upkeep of the Grade–listed building, grounds, and associated facilities.
• Overseeing planned and reactive works, ensuring high–quality and cost–effective delivery.
• Leading on health & safety, statutory compliance, risk assessments, and record–keeping.
• Acting as the main point of contact for contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Supporting exhibitions, events, and public programmes through effective facilities management.
• Developing sustainability initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in facilities or estates management, ideally within a heritage, cultural, or public–facing environment.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, health & safety, and statutory compliance.
• Experience of working with listed buildings or conservation projects.
• Excellent project management, problem–solving, and contractor management skills.
• A collaborative and hands–on approach, with the ability to balance day–to–day operational needs with longer–term strategic planning.

This is a rare opportunity to join a values–driven organisation and play a central role in caring for an iconic building, ensuring it remains safe, accessible, and inspiring for generations to come.

How to Apply:
For further details and to apply, please contact Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane for more detail. We are looking for immediate start for newly created role.