Head of Facilities

Nationalmuseums; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Army Museum seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee all facilities management functions, ensuring the estate is suitable for purpose. The role requires strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to both planned and unplanned challenges. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to uphold the museum's mission and values.

Benefits

Reimbursement of travel expenses for interviews

Qualifications

• Highly organized and methodical facilities professional.
• Ability to self-manage workload and handle challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage hard and soft facilities management functions.
• Ensure health & safety, security, and sustainability in operations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

The National Army Museum’s mission is to tell the story of Our Army and the people who have served in it; to inspire, engage, and educate through our World Class Museum and Collections. Through our galleries, innovative exhibitions, and public programs, visitors can explore what it’s like to be a soldier, understand why we fought in conflicts—past and present—and discover the impact the Army has had on society.

Role Overview

The post-holder will be responsible for managing both hard and soft facilities management functions across the Museum estate. Working as a key member of the facilities team, they will collaborate with all departments to ensure the Museum’s mission, vision, and values are cohesively delivered while maintaining the estate’s suitability for purpose. The post-holder will have delegated authority over health & safety, security, and sustainability aspects of the Museum’s operations.

Person Specification

This role is varied, demanding, and hands-on. We seek a highly organized, enthusiastic, and methodical facilities professional with a technical bias. A proactive, approachable attitude, and the ability to structure and self-manage workload are essential. The successful candidate will confidently handle pre-planned tasks and respond efficiently to unplanned facilities challenges.

Additional Information

For a detailed Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.

Application deadline: Monday, 9th June 2025 (12pm noon)

Interviews: Monday, 16th June 2025, at the National Army Museum

Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses is available for interview attendees.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website. For assistance, contact the Department of Human Resources at 020 7881 2477 or email [e-mail].

If you do not receive a reply within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful. Due to high application volume, feedback cannot be provided.

The National Army Museum is an Equal Opportunities employer.