Facilities Manager

Summary

Are you committed to caring for historic buildings and creating safe, high-quality environments for everyone who visits and works here? We're looking for a Facilities Manager to join the team.

You'll play a vital role in maintaining this extraordinary estate and providing visible, hands-on leadership to ensure it is safe, resilient and ready to support ambitious plans for visitor experience, conservation and growth.

We are looking for a well-organised individual to ensure our properties and facilities are aligned with relevant Health & Safety, Environmental, Fire & Security standards. You'll be based across the estate as this role requires you to be on property, primarily working weekdays. You'll be required to cover rota gaps and work peak holiday seasons which will include, weekends and bank holidays.

What it's like to work here

The team at Hardwick Hall and Stainsby Mill are passionate about delivering an exceptional visitor experience across one of the National Trust's most significant properties. Set within a historic estate shaped by the legacy of Bess of Hardwick, the property combines internationally important heritage with ambitious plans for growth and nature in the years ahead.

The team are encouraged to be collaborative, creative and forward-thinking in how they care for the estate and evolve the offer. There is also a clear focus on sustainability, from estate-wide land management to reducing environmental impact across operations, ensuring Hardwick plays its part.

What you'll be doing

As our Facilities Manager, you'll be leading all planned preventative, reactive and small projects across the estate. You'll also be involved in the day-to-day running of capital works projects.

You'll lead and manage the facilities team, 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. You'll be responsible on the day for the smooth running of the property during opening hours, acting as the main contact point for staff, volunteers, and customers in case of emergency, enquiry or complaint.

You'll arrange contractors, track compliance and plan your delivery. You'll be accountable for the running of all aspects of facilities management, making sure we are safe and compliant.

Who we're looking for

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

• 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
• able to manage large maintenance budgets and make sure projects run smoothly
• good experience of broad compliance and risk management, including knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM regulations, Emergency procedures and fire & Security procedures
• great leadership, communication, people and customer service skills
• experience of managing budgets, finances, projects and contracts/contractors
• good IT skills