Facilities & Support Services Manager - London

This role is a key member of the Property Leadership team for the portfolio, covering 4 sites across the London. From a conservation repair to a historic window, preparing a new Emergency Procedure, meeting a contractor to discuss security improvements and sourcing a contractor to deal with asbestos - no two days are the same for the Facilities and Support Services Manager. The portfolio consists of three small properties, Sutton House and Breakers Yard, Rainham Hall, 575 Wandsworth Road as well as Morden Hall Park with its busy café and garden centre., Reporting to the General Manager, you'll lead the Facilities & Business Services team. They include a facilities and business services co-ordinator, a business services coordinator and a facilities co-ordinator based at Morden Hall Park as well as a team of volunteers. You'll also manage contractors who might be completing exterior decorations, servicing sewage plants or repairing bridges.

• Strong understanding of Facilities Management
• Deep understanding of Operational Risk Management (health & safety, fire, security, emergency procedures)
• Awareness of historic buildings and conservation in a visitor-led environment
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with other departments and multiple consultants
• Comfortable managing a team
• Able to prioritise multiple tasks and balance a changing workload
• Experience of managing budgets, finances, projects and contracts/contractors
  
  The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.
The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

The advertised salary is inclusive of an Outer London weighting allowance of £3,315 per annum, 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
• 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