Lead Facilities Manager — Historic Properties & Compliance

National Trust; Grantham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full 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 when possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a facilities manager to oversee properties across South Lincolnshire, primarily Belton House, with duties at Woolsthorpe Manor and Grantham House. You will lead a facilities team, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and drive planned and reactive maintenance to keep sites open to the public.

You will visit each property regularly, collaborate with departmental heads and duty managers, and implement risk assessments and safety procedures to uphold high standards and

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, asset and maintenance management with qualifications or equivalent.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, health and safety, and environmental regulations.
• Experience developing risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Understanding of building fabric, maintenance and conservation principles.
• Strategic and commercial acumen including budget, procurement and suppliers.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead all planned preventative, reactive and small capital projects across each property.
• Oversee day-to-day running of capital works projects.
• Act as gatekeeper for all compliance tasks across properties.
• Manage a large facilities team to maintain high standards for staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with heads of departments and participate in duty manager rota.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Asset and maintenance management

Compliance knowledge

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

Relevant qualifications in FM

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a facilities manager to oversee properties across South Lincolnshire, primarily Belton House, with duties at Woolsthorpe Manor and Grantham House. You will lead a facilities team, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and drive planned and reactive maintenance to keep sites open to the public.

You will visit each property regularly, collaborate with departmental heads and duty managers, and implement risk assessments and safety procedures to uphold high standards and