Senior Facilities Manager

The Royal Household; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Non-contributory pension 15%

Complimentary lunch on-site

Parental pay & leave options

Volunteering days

20% discount at Royal Collection Trust

Complimentary admission tickets

Job summary

The Royal Household is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee the Windsor Estate, including Windsor Castle and related properties. You will manage both hard and soft facilities services, ensuring regulatory compliance and exceptional service across a prestigious portfolio.

You will lead a team of Facilities Managers, Maintenance Technicians and Electricians, coordinating contracts and maintenance activities while delivering value and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior FM professional with proven track record leading in-house and outsourced teams.
• Experience overseeing both hard and soft facilities management across historic or prestigious estates.
• Strong emphasis on health and safety compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hard and soft FM services across Windsor Estate buildings.
• Lead a team of Facilities Managers, Maintenance Technicians and Electricians.
• Manage annual budget (circa £2.5 million) and supplier contracts.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements; prepare for key events.

Skills

Team leadership

FM management

Budget management

Health and safety

Contract management

Job description

Senior Facilities Manager

Circa £65,000

It's overseeing the maintenance of iconic buildings.

It's leading a team to deliver exceptional service. And it's being a key part of a prestigious institution. This is what makes working for The Royal Household unique.

As the Senior Facilities Manager for the Windsor Estate, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of one of the most prestigious estates, which includes Windsor Castle, the Royal Mews, and Hampton Court Mews. You will oversee both Hard and Soft Facilities Management services across a variety of historic and listed buildings, ensuring they are compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Leading a team of Facilities Managers, Maintenance Technicians, and Electricians, you will ensure service contracts are executed to the highest standards and that all health and safety regulations are met. From managing planned and reactive maintenance to overseeing the preparation for key events, you'll ensure the Windsor Estate operates smoothly and effectively.

You'll also have a crucial role in managing an annual budget of £2.5 million, overseeing supplier relationships and contract performance, while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

This role will suit senior FM professionals who excel in delivering best in class services in similar high public footfall and prestigious environments. A proven track record in successfully leading both in-house teams in addition to outsourced partners will be essential.

We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That's why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities:

• Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us.
• Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we'll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
• We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.

Find out more about the full range of benefits available to our employees here.

To learn more about the role, view the candidate brochure at Senior Facilities Manager

The closing date for applications is Sunday 13th September 2026.