Facilities Manager - Ulster Museum

National Museums Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established cultural institution is seeking a Facilities Manager to enhance visitor experiences at the Ulster Museum. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the smooth operation of exhibitions and events, manage security staff, and maintain high standards of customer care. Your efforts will contribute to making the museum a welcoming space for nearly a million visitors each year. If you are passionate about cultural engagement and possess strong management skills, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

NICS pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and customer service.
• Strong organizational skills for event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistical elements of exhibitions and events.
• Manage on-site security staff and cleaning provisions.

Skills

Customer Care

Logistics Coordination

Security Management

Education

Degree in Management or related field

Job description

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Job details:

• Job reference: 2025R000352
• Date posted: 07/03/2025
• Application closing date: 23/03/2025
• Location: Ulster Museum, Belfast
• Salary: £34,524 - £35,712 pro rata, per annum
• Package: NICS pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement
• Contractual hours: 37
• Basis: Full time
• Job category/type: Experience & Enterprise Development

National Museums NI is a leading cultural institution responsible for ensuring that its significant collection is developed, cared for, and accessible to the widest possible audience. Almost one million people enjoy our four museums each year, and through loans, research, community activity, and digital programmes, we engage a much wider audience than those who physically visit our museums.

The Facilities Manager post based at the Ulster Museum will play an active role in supporting the delivery of programming activities at the museum, ensuring the logistical elements of all exhibitions, events, and programmes are coordinated and delivered. As part of the museum management team, the post holder will help to provide all visitors with a high-quality experience by creating a welcoming atmosphere and providing a high standard of customer care through improving and maintaining the museum facilities.

The post holder will also manage the on-site security staff, take responsibility for the security system, and manage the delivery of the cleaning provision to the site.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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