Facilities Manager

Summary As our Facilities Manager, you'll play a vital role in looking after our buildings and facilities, helping to create safe, welcoming and sustainable places for everyone. You'll lead operational support services across (site named or property group) ensuring our sites are well cared for and fit for the future. What it's like to work here You'll report to the General Manager and will play an important part of the Senior Leadership team on property. You'll manage two members of staff and oversee a team of facilities volunteers. The Vyne attracts over 200,000 visitors a year and as parts of the property are over 500 years old this role plays an important part in ensuring that the facilities on property stand up to welcoming all of these visitors onto property. No two days are the same, one minute you will be ensuring that the fire alarm system is fully compliant, the next checking that the renewable energy system is functioning correctly, and then arranging spill kit training for all staff. You'll play a key part in ensuring that the facilities department, whilst also supporting other departments, play a key part in the Trust's new strategy. This role will also play a key part in managing the day-to-day visitor business, both in supporting the operation to function fully and also in Being a Duty Manager as part of a rota.

Strong understanding and experience in facilities management and maintenance. Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and compliance requirements relevant to facilities management. Experience of managing compliance, risk assessments and operational procedures. Understanding of building fabric and conservation principles. Strong commercial, analytical and financial management skills. Experience leading and developing high-performing team. Experience in procurement, contracts, supply chain and contractor management. Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a wide range of stakeholders.

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
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