Facilities Manager

Summary

Are you passionate about historic buildings, working with people and delivering excellent service? Come and join our brilliant portfolio leadership team at Greenway. We have an opportunity for a well organised Facilities Manager to ensure our properties and facilities are aligned with relevant Health & Safety, Environmental, Fire & Security standards. 

You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This salary will be applicable from 1st April 2024.

What it's like to work here Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll be part of the team based at Bradley, Coleton Fishacre, Compton Castle, and Greenway. 
Greenway, once Agatha Christie’s holiday home and sitting on the Riviera Dart is part of a dynamic and exciting portfolio, welcoming both local and international visitors across the year.   
If you like to be kept busy, have a positive can-do attitude, working flexibly, including some weekends and like finding solutions, there is always something going on here. What you'll be doing

For us, facilities aren’t a back office function, so you’ll be out and about inspecting our properties and keeping on top of our systems! As part of the property team you’ll report into the General Manager, and be accountable for the running of all aspects of facilities management across our properties, making sure we are safe and compliant. This role manages our business support services and general cleaners, and you'll also act as a Duty Manager on rota. 

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• an understanding of facilities management and maintenance requirements

• good experience of broad compliance and risk management, including knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM regulations, Emergency procedures and Fire & Security procedures.

• good people and customer service skills

• experience of managing budgets, finances, projects and contracts/contractors

• good IT skills 

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)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• 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

• Independent financial advice

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