Job Description
We're looking for a Facilities Manager to work at Antony, Buckland Abbey and Cotehele - the Tamar Valley property group.
What it's like to work here
This beautiful Tamar Valley group of properties all brim with character, with each property home to much history covering many centuries. The whole property group team pride themselves on providing superb customer service, caring for people, places and nature. The family atmosphere makes this a very special place to work. Due to location, it's likely you will need your own transport.
What you'll be doing
As our Facilities Manager, you'll be leading all planned preventative, reactive and small projects across the Tamar Valley property group. You'll also be involved in the day-to-day running of capital works projects.
You'll lead and manage the facilities team of 7 part-time people, who are responsible for maintaining high standards throughout all areas visited by people, including staff and volunteers.
You'll also form strong links with your fellow heads of department, and work together to improve things and use resources efficiently. You'll be part of the duty manager team, which means that you'll be on a rota as an occasional duty manager. Occasional weekend working.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
- experience in leading compliance with health, safety, fire, and security regulations
- proven ability lead and develop a team
- experience planning maintenance in buildings
- budget management skills
- customer service skills
- familiarity with relevant facilities systems
Criteria for all other applicants:
- experienced in managing facilities, or supervising, and looking to develop your career
- keenly interested 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.
The package
The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
