Assistant Property & Estates Manager

Brooklands Museum

Assistant Property & Estates Manager

Salary Not Specified

Brooklands Museum, Ottershaw, Surrey

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 6 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c14e62ddd25349a18b446de516aefe91

Full Job Description

Today we are an independent charity that is responsible for the care and maintenance of a range of buildings and structures,
including the most complete sections of the 1907 racetrack, that contributed to this amazing history. Our site is truly special,
where history was made - and our challenge is to look after it for future generations to enjoy.

We are currently looking for a Full Time Assistant Property & Estates Manager to assist our Head of Property & Estates to manage
the facilities and estate infrastructure of a large visitor attraction and daily management of the Brooklands Museum Estate.
Working in a small team the role includes administrative support, compliance management, people leadership and hands on
maintenance. You will be focussed on delivering high standards across the site and be part of exploring opportunities to solutions
within set budgets and timeframes while being mindful of the potential resilience and future proofing availability when actioning
remedials.

You will work closely with a range of different individuals within the Museum including the inhouse maintenance team (for whom you
will be responsible for), volunteer teams along with outside contractors as needed so you will need to be able to work well in a
team as well as unsupervised., Brooklands Museum. You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your experience could help us in this
role and how you meet the requirements of our person specification. Please keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of
A4.

The hiring managers will review all applications once the role has closed on the 24th September 2024 and we will be in touch with
shortlisted candidates regarding an interview shortly after this date., In line with our charitable purpose, we are active in ensuring that Brooklands is inclusive, so that everyone can feel welcome at,
and benefit from, Brooklands Museum, including as visitors, staff, trustees, volunteers, members, partners, freelancers,
contractors, participants, schools, and anyone else who wishes to visit or be involved with the Museum.

We have invested in our organisational culture over recent years and encourage everyone to be their true self at the Museum. The
team have committed to ensuring we all feel involved, supported, and appreciated, by working as one team, communicating
thoughtfully, being proactive and showing we care.

You will have an appropriate trade qualification, or relevant experience in managing properties & estates along with great team
leadership and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
You will possess a positive approach and a 'can do' attitude with a willingness to be flexible and 'get stuck in' as needed.

Brooklands Museum is the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, and the home of Concorde. Located on the 30-acre site of
the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit and the most productive aircraft factories in Europe in the twentieth
century, Brooklands Museum welcomes over 185,000 visitors each year these are made up of members of the public, Brooklands
Members, VIPs, corporate hospitality guests and school groups.

Brooklands Museum is a unique and special place to work, where people's pursuit of speed, flight and adventure changed the world!
We have ambitious plans to fulfil our vision: Inspiring people to shape the future through Brooklands' history of innovation and
endeavour. As we are a visitor attraction, our priority is delivering a memorable and inspiring experience for all visitors and
ensuring we meet our commitment of 'Brooklands at its best, every day'. So, no matter what role you join us in, you will have a
very important part to play in this.

We offer a number of benefits to suit your lifestyle and include:

  • Annual leave of 25 days in addition to Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve off

  • Flexible Bank Holiday policy enabling you to take Bank Holidays at a time that suits you

  • Flexible working to help you manage your home and working life

  • 4% employer contribution into your pension

  • Free Onsite parking

  • 20% discount in our onsite café and Museum shop

  • Free access to all that Brooklands Museum has to offer

  • Access to our Reward Website providing access to deals and discounts for hundreds of shops online and in store, helping you

  • save money on everyday shopping
  • Full access to our online wellbeing hub providing access to a 24/7 telephone support line, telephone counselling sessions and

  • expert support
  • Access to our team of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development


  • Working at Brooklands Museum

    Brooklands Museum is a fast paced, unique and fun place to work, you'll need to be able to keep a number of plates spinning every
    day but that just what makes Brooklands the special place it is. We are proud to have been a finalist for Surrey Employer of the
    Year in 2021 and a finalist for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the Beautiful South Awards 2022.