Facilities Manager

Job Description

Summary Are you enthusiastic about historic buildings, working with people and delivering excellent service Come and join our brilliant portfolio team in North Warwickshire working at both Baddesley Clinton and Packwood. We have a 6 month fixed term opportunity for a well organised Facilities Manager to ensure our properties and facilities are aligned with relevant Health & Safety, Environmental, Fire & Security standards. What its like to work here Baddesley and Packwoodare two beautiful houses and gardens only two miles apart. Although distinct properties with their own histories and stories, theyre managed together with many teams, including facilities working across both equally. As a key member of the Leadership teamfor the two sites youll work as part of this dynamic and lively team to support the delivery of great experiences. Led by the General Manager, North Warwickshire includes Baddesley Clinton, Packwood and Coughton Court, and smaller pieces of land, and is dedicatedto providing an inclusive and friendly welcome to all. What youll 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 workclosely with the Operations Manager in day to day tasks onsite. Reporting to the Operations Manager at Coughton, who acts as the Facilities Lead for the portfolio, youll be accountable for the running of all aspects of facilities management across our properties,making sure we are safe and compliant. Youll manage a Facilities Co-ordinator and a Facilities Assistant. Youll also act as a Duty Manager. Working as part of our regular duty manager team, youll be the designated main decision maker and responsible person on open days, working collaboratively with colleagues onsite to lead the team up to 6 days in every monthas part of a regular rota, including weekend working. This means youll be the first point of contact for any issues but youll still benefit from the full support of your colleagues and Trust specialists, full training will be provided. Who were lookingfor Wed 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 audienceswe 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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