Facilities Manager

Summary

We have an opportunity for a well organised Facilities Manager to ensure our properties and facilities are compliant with relevant Health & Safety, Environmental, Fire & Security standards.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

What it's like to work here

Cliveden's Italianate mansion, riverside setting and family-friendly events draw visitors all year round, making this property a busy location with a wide range of opportunities. There is always plenty to do at the 375-acre estate, with conservation of the South Terrace among recent projects. Cliveden team are close-knit with a wonderful sense of community. The location is quiet, so you'll likely need your own transport to get here.

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What you'll be doing

The facilities team at Cliveden is both reactive and proactive when dealing with the buildings, systems and all Health & safety aspects. No two days are the same, so your approach to office based and hands on tasks will need to be flexible and adaptable, whist using knowledge of conservation, risk, compliance and maintenance.

You'll be working within the Facilities and Business Services team where you will gain support, training and knowledge along the way. You will manage a team member and a team of facilities volunteers.

If you would like to talk about the role, please contact the Facilities and Support Services Manager, Laura Hamer on .

Who we're looking for

• 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

• A good understanding of facilities based software and competent 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.

Wherever you're from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you - and it doesn't matter if you're jam first, cream first, or even if you don't like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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