Museum Facilities Manager: Lead Maintenance & Operations

National Museums; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Travel loans

Job summary

The Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the hard facilities management function across the museum estate. You will oversee maintenance, compliance and building services, and manage staff, contractors and budgets while supporting projects and liaising with stakeholders.

You will bring proven FM experience, a professional qualification, strong health and safety knowledge, and good IT and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management within a relevant environment.
• Professional qualification or equivalent experience in FM.
• Strong understanding of health and safety and project management principles.
• Experience in managing staff, contractors and budgets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Well-organised, able to prioritise in a busy environment.
• IT skills and a full UK driving licence are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hard facilities management function for the museum estate.
• Oversee maintenance, compliance and building services.
• Manage staff, contractors and budgets; support projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety

Project management

Staff management

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Professional qualification in FM or equivalent

Tools

IT systems

Job description

The Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the hard facilities management function across the museum estate. You will oversee maintenance, compliance and building services, and manage staff, contractors and budgets while supporting projects and liaising with stakeholders.

You will bring proven FM experience, a professional qualification, strong health and safety knowledge, and good IT and communication skills.