Facilities & Support Manager — Heritage Estates (4‑Day Week)

National Trust; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National Trust is seeking a Facilities and Support Services Manager to lead maintenance and capital works across Hughenden Manor, West Wycombe Park, and the Central Chilterns.

You will manage a small team of staff and volunteers, oversee planned and reactive works, and handle budgets and contracts with a focus on health and safety compliance. The role is based at Hughenden Manor with support for the West Wycombe Park site, and weekend work is regularly required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of facilities management and maintenance requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and compliance legislation and environmental and climate initiatives.
• Proven leadership skills, including team development and volunteer management.
• Experience managing budgets, projects and contracts effectively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced IT skills and experience using asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned preventative, reactive and small projects across the property group.
• Oversee day-to-day running of capital works projects.
• Manage a small team of staff and volunteers responsible for maintenance, compliance and business services.
• Possibly manage delegated budgets and compliance responsibilities.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety compliance

Leadership & volunteer management

Budget, project & contract management

Communication & relationship-building

Advanced IT skills

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

National Trust is seeking a Facilities and Support Services Manager to lead maintenance and capital works across Hughenden Manor, West Wycombe Park, and the Central Chilterns.

You will manage a small team of staff and volunteers, oversee planned and reactive works, and handle budgets and contracts with a focus on health and safety compliance. The role is based at Hughenden Manor with support for the West Wycombe Park site, and weekend work is regularly required.