Heritage Estates Facilities Lead: Safety & Growth

National Trust; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free entry to NT places

Rental deposit loan

Season ticket loan

EV car lease

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Free parking

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a facilities team across Dudmaston, South Shropshire and Kinver Edge. You’ll oversee preventative and reactive maintenance, capital works and ensure safety, compliance and high standards across our historic properties.

Based mainly on-site with weekday hours and rota coverage during peak seasons, you’ll collaborate with heads of departments to optimise resources, manage budgets and deliver the visitor experience and conservation goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing facilities or supervising
• Interest in looking after buildings and assets to a high standard
• Skilled in managing relations with contractors
• Focused on detail, especially to do with health and safety and compliance
• Knowledgeable of environmental and climate initiatives
• Able to manage large maintenance budgets and make sure projects run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Lead all planned preventative, reactive and small projects across the estate.
• Oversee day-to-day running of capital works projects.
• Manage facilities team of 5 people and coordinate with heads of department.
• Be on rota as an occasional duty manager.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor relations

Health & safety

Budget management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a facilities team across Dudmaston, South Shropshire and Kinver Edge. You’ll oversee preventative and reactive maintenance, capital works and ensure safety, compliance and high standards across our historic properties.

Based mainly on-site with weekday hours and rota coverage during peak seasons, you’ll collaborate with heads of departments to optimise resources, manage budgets and deliver the visitor experience and conservation goals.