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Senior Facilities Manager

National Trust Grantham, Lincolnshire
09/11/2026
Full time
Summary We're looking for a Facilities Manager for the properties across South Lincolnshire. The role will be primarily based at Belton House but will also include responsibility for additional properties in the local area - Woolsthorpe Manor, Grantham House A very exciting and varied role managing a budget and team of facilities co-ordinators across South Lincolnshire ensuring each property is maintained, compliant and able to open to the public. Each location is unique and will require a bespoke approach to planned and reactive maintenance and compliance attention. Although the role will be based largely at Belton there will be a requirement to visit the other two properties on a regular basis, to spend time with the property teams and ensure works are being delivered to the required levels and standards. What it's like to work here This quintessential English country house is a busy and vibrant place to be. Last year Belton House welcomed 500,000 visitors through its doors and numbers are growing fast. Belton House has opportunities across all areas so, if you are enthusiastic and committed to making this popular property the best it can be, the team would love to hear from you. Click here for more information about this location Woolsthorpe Manor is one of the most important sites not only within the National Trust but in the UK - the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton and where he conducted most of his scientific and mathematic theories. A 16th century manor house set within a 12 acre site containing various outbuildings and of course the World famous Newton Tree which welcomes over 35000 visitors a year. Grantham House is a Georgian townhouse set within 5 acres of walled gardens, in the town of Grantham. Recently opened to the public as a freely accessible site as part of the Trusts new strategy. What you'll be doing As our Facilities Manager, you'll be leading all planned preventative, reactive and small projects across each property. You'll also be involved in the day-to-day running of capital works projects. A vital part of the role is being the gatekeeper for all compliance tasks, ensuring teams at each property complete tasks to their required standards. You'll lead and manage a large 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. Who we're looking for You'll bring a broad range of the following knowledge, skills and experience, shaped by different roles, sectors or career paths. Please use your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria below: •Experience in facilities, asset and maintenance management, supported by relevant qualifications or equivalent expertise. •Knowledge of compliance, risk management, health and safety, environmental regulations and legislation. •Experience developing and implementing risk assessments, safety procedures and emergency response arrangements. •Understanding of building fabric, maintenance and conservation principles. •Strategic and commercial acumen, including budget, contractor, procurement and supplier management. •Experience leading high-performing teams and building effective stakeholder relationships. 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) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

Facilities Manager

National Trust Richmond, Surrey
09/11/2026
Full time
Summary The National Trust's commitment is "For everyone, for ever." Bringing that promise to life starts with the people that work here. It means building teams with a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. It means creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our roles are open to all. However, we particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse communities because they are underrepresented at the Trust. For some roles we are currently offering a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants belonging to ethnically diverse communities who demonstrate in their application they meet the criteria for the role. If you are eligible, you will be given the option to opt into the scheme during the application process. You can find out more in the applicant pack which you'll find under the documents section of this advert. We're looking for a Facilities Manager to join the Ham House Property Group. This is an exciting opportunity to help care for some of the National Trust's most significant places, including Ham House Property Group, which also includes, Fenton House, 2 Willow Road, Carlyle's House, The Red House, and the Ham and Petersham Meadows Leading a team across multiple sites, you'll play a key role in ensuring our buildings, infrastructure and visitor facilities are safe, sustainable, welcoming and well maintained for everyone who visits, volunteers or works here. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and career journeys. If you'd like an informal conversation about this role before applying, please email .uk. Salary circa £40,000 depending on knowledge, skills and experience. Please note, the advertised salary is inclusive of the Outer London Weighting Allowance, currently £3,315 per annum. What it's like to work here You'll be joining a busy, collaborative and highly motivated team across the Ham House Property Group. Reporting to the General Manager, you'll work closely with colleagues from a range of specialisms including gardens, collections, visitor experience and commercial operations, helping us care for our places and deliver excellent experiences for our visitors. You'll lead a facilities team working across five unique properties, balancing day-to-day operational needs with longer-term planning and improvement projects. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of the Trust's most treasured places. What you'll be doing As Facilities Manager, you'll lead the delivery of planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and small-scale improvement projects across the property group. You'll also support the day-to-day coordination of larger capital projects where required. Working with your team, contractors and specialist partners, you'll ensure that buildings, infrastructure and facilities remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. You'll build positive working relationships across departments, helping teams work together effectively and make the best use of available resources. As a member of the Ham House leadership team, you'll also undertake Duty Manager responsibilities, taking the lead on operational decision-making during designated shifts and responding to incidents, emergencies and visitor-facing issues as they arise. This role includes occasional weekend and bank holiday working to support the safe and successful operation of the property group and to help deliver excellent experiences for visitors, volunteers and colleagues. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you have experience or skills in the following areas: Leading, supervising or coordinating facilities, estates, maintenance or operational services teams. Motivating, developing and supporting people to achieve shared goals, while building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders across multiple sites, teams and functions. Maintaining buildings, assets or infrastructure to a high standard. Understanding health and safety, compliance requirements and risk management within operational environments. Planning, prioritising and delivering maintenance programmes, projects or operational activities. Managing budgets, resources and contractor performance. Supporting environmental sustainability, climate resilience or energy efficiency initiatives. Finding practical solutions to challenges and balancing competing priorities. 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) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

Estate Manager

National Trust Dorking, Surrey
01/11/2026
Full time
Summary We're looking for an Estate Manager to look after our agricultural portfolio in the London and Surrey area. This strategic role combines commercial estate management with nature recovery, land use planning and stakeholder engagement. You'll manage agricultural tenancies, deliver estate plans, identify new opportunities and help shape long-term estate strategy, ensuring our landscapes thrive environmentally, socially and financially for future generations. Working with one of the UK's leading landowners, you'll have the autonomy to make a meaningful impact on people, nature and heritage. The salary for this role is £55,000 - £59,000 dependent on experience. To be considered for this role you must hold full MRICS membership through the Rural Pathway. Applications from candidates who do not hold this qualification cannot be considered. What it's like to work here This is a rare opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of some of our most iconic landscapes across London and Surrey. Working across farmland, countryside estates, heritage sites and environmental assets, you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding role with real impact. As part of a collaborative team of estate, conservation and rural specialists, you'll help shape the long-term future of these places. As this role covers the London and Surry region the majority of the team are based at our Polesden Lacey office, but your contractual place of work will be the nearest National Trust location to your home. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. What you'll be doing You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of agricultural holdings across a range of tenancy and licence agreements. You'll build and maintain strong relationships with tenants and stakeholders, manage rent reviews and lease renewals, and handle a variety of complex estate matters. You'll be responsible for delivering estate management plans that enhance performance and long-term value, while identifying opportunities for diversification, land use change and strategic development. Working closely with internal specialists and external partners, you'll help drive nature recovery, environmental sustainability and public benefit across the estate. Alongside managing budgets and supporting the commercial success of the portfolio, you'll provide professional estate management advice that informs regional decision-making and long-term strategy. If you'd like an informal discussion about the role, please contact .uk You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role. Who we're looking for MRICS qualified (Rural Pathway) - mandatory requirement. Experience in agricultural and rural estate management. Knowledge of rural property, landlord and tenant matters, agriculture and land use. Experience managing estate management issues, including rent reviews, lease renewals and negotiations. Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities to improve estate performance. Experience working with tenants, stakeholders, partners and professional advisers. Ability to analyse information, apply professional judgement and provide practical solutions. 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) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.