Buildings and Facilities Manager

The RoleAt the National Memorial Arboretum, is looking for an experienced Building and Facilities Manager to join the established Estates Team and lead the Building Services team overseeing the management and maintenance of our state of the art facilities.The Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion.At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed. As a Building and Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for:To manage the safety, security, maintenance, cleanliness and sustainability of the Arboretum buildings, facilities and equipment through the development and reporting of effective management processes.To manage the Building Services Team to ensure safe, efficient and secure work practices. To support the Arboretum events programme and delivery a world class experience to all internal and external customer.keep up to date with and implement estate related security in collaboration with the Head of Estates and other Heads of Department including liaison with the police, counter terrorism advisers and other emergency services as required.To prepare, monitor and manage expenditure budgets and operation plans in relation to the Buildings and built-environment functions in accordance with agreed targets.Monitor site safety, compliance, training, and competencies across the estate to advise on Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Memorial Arboretum, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7ARAbout the National Memorial ArboretumThe Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion. Home to over 350 memorials, including the nationally-important Armed Forces Memorial, it remembers the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. The 150-acre site features around 30,000 maturing trees and an abundance of wildlife. Each year the Arboretum welcomes around 300,000 visitors, many of whom attend one of the 200+ events which take place across the site. In March 2017, the National Memorial Arboretum formally opened its new award-winning Remembrance Centre. Our Values and BehavioursDoes the following describe you?A desire to provide great customer serviceEnjoy and thrive in working in teams and with othersPassionate about supporting the ongoing development of the ArboretumCome to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and developAn encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others If so, then we would like you hear from you….Diversity StatementWe believe that the compassion, understanding and service we show each, and every individual customer should be reflected in the way we all support, respect and include every individual who works with us.It’s because of this that we have strived hard to create a One Legion culture that we can all feel part of and succeed in. It’s why we make sure that you have the opportunities you need to learn and develop. It’s why we’re invested in making RBL a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves. It’s why you’re welcome, whoever you might be.It’s why we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. How to ApplyPlease click ‘Apply Online’ Closing date for this role is: 29th February 2024If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.