Heritage Facilities Manager – Dover Castle Portfolio

English Heritage; Dover; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Matched pension contributions up to 10

Flexible hours

Career progression in heritage sector

Access to English Heritage sites

Job summary

English Heritage is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead maintenance and operations across our Kent portfolio, including Dover Castle, Walmer Castle and Deal Castle. The role is based at Dover Castle with regular site travel, 36 hours per week, full-time and permanent.

You will manage day-to-day facilities, health and safety compliance, and project/contract work, coordinating with Estates colleagues and external contractors to keep historic buildings safe, well maintained and compliant.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, building services, property or maintenance management within a complex operational environment.
• Experience managing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance including monitoring quality, cost, compliance and performance; Experience providing client-side technical input to significant capital, maintenance or improvement projects, including project delivery and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead on facilities management across the Kent portfolio including Dover Castle, Walmer Castle and Deal Castle.
• Ensure safe, compliant and well-maintained buildings; coordinate maintenance and projects with Estates colleagues.
• Manage budgets, resources and contractor performance; maintain accurate records and statutory certification.

Job description

English Heritage is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead maintenance and operations across our Kent portfolio, including Dover Castle, Walmer Castle and Deal Castle. The role is based at Dover Castle with regular site travel, 36 hours per week, full-time and permanent.

You will manage day-to-day facilities, health and safety compliance, and project/contract work, coordinating with Estates colleagues and external contractors to keep historic buildings safe, well maintained and compliant.