Facilities & Support Services Manager – Historic Estates (4 days)

Guardian Jobs; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

National Trust is seeking a Facilities & Support Services Manager to oversee site care across Hughenden Manor, West Wycombe and Central Chilterns. You’ll secure support, engage resources and lead a small team of staff and volunteers to keep these historic places thriving.

Based at Hughenden Manor with responsibilities across multiple sites, the role involves planned and capital works, budget governance, and collaboration with the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of facilities management and maintenance requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and compliance legislation.
• 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 all planned preventative, reactive and small projects across the property group.
• Involved in the day-to-day running of capital works projects.
• Based at Hughenden Manor, support the West Wycombe Park site.
• Manage a small team of staff and volunteers for maintenance, operations and compliance.
• Be part of the property group leadership team and duty management team with delegated budgets and compliance responsibilities.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health & Safety

Leadership

Budgets & Projects

Communication

IT & Asset Mgmt

Tools

Asset management systems

MS Office

Job description

National Trust is seeking a Facilities & Support Services Manager to oversee site care across Hughenden Manor, West Wycombe and Central Chilterns. You’ll secure support, engage resources and lead a small team of staff and volunteers to keep these historic places thriving.

Based at Hughenden Manor with responsibilities across multiple sites, the role involves planned and capital works, budget governance, and collaboration with the leadership team.