Facilities Manager – Historic Site Operations (Hybrid)

English Heritage; Kirby-le-Soken; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 10

Flexible hours

Career progression in heritage sector

Apprenticeship opportunities

Subscriptions to professional bodies

Free site access for you and up to six

Shop & cafe discounts 25%

Enhanced parental leave

Options to buy additional leave

Inclusive working atmosphere

Access to live events

Job summary

English Heritage is seeking a Facilities Manager for Stonehenge to lead the on-site Estates team. The role involves managing maintenance across buildings, services and infrastructure, and coordinating with contractors to ensure safety, compliance and operational readiness for a major visitor site.

You will plan maintenance programmes, oversee budgets, and provide input to capital projects, while supporting out-of-hours operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, building services, or maintenance management within a complex operational environment.
• Experience managing planned, preventive and reactive maintenance contracts.
• Strong contractor and supplier management, monitoring quality, cost and compliance.
• Experience leading a facilities or technical team.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and building systems and statutory health and safety.
• Budget management and value-for-money delivery.
• Client-side input to capital projects and handover.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Stonehenge Facilities team and manage contractors.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance, monitor delivery and compliance.
• Develop and deliver maintenance programmes; manage contracts and budgets.
• Provide input to capital investment projects and handover.
• Ensure buildings and systems are safe, reliable and operational.
• Support day-to-day visitor operation.

Skills

Facilities management

Contract management

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Education

HNC/HND in building, engineering or FM

IWFM/CIOB membership

Tools

BMS systems

Job description

English Heritage is seeking a Facilities Manager for Stonehenge to lead the on-site Estates team. The role involves managing maintenance across buildings, services and infrastructure, and coordinating with contractors to ensure safety, compliance and operational readiness for a major visitor site.

You will plan maintenance programmes, oversee budgets, and provide input to capital projects, while supporting out-of-hours operations.