As our Senior Facilities Coordinator at Uppark House & Garden, you’ll be responsible for the practical maintenance and the operational management of contracts relating to the buildings and utilities.

The role is fixed term for 2 years 37.5 hours per week. There may be some weekend working.

Interviews: Week beginning 29 May 2023.

What it's like to work here:Uppark was built c.1690, crowning the South Downs ridge in West Sussex, with stunning views out to the Solent. For more information, visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark

It’s an exciting time to join us as we embark on some very interesting infrastructure projects. Reporting to our Facilities & Support Services Manager and Building Surveyor, you’ll be working alongside our Business Services Coordinator, Collections and House team and Visitor Experience team on the presentation of the site. You’ll be working with external contractors to help us to keep our property well maintained and will manage a team of volunteers who provide us with maintenance support. As a member of duty management, you’ll be helping to keep our visitors safe and happy.

Uppark forms part of a wider portfolio of properties including Hinton Ampner and Winchester City Mill. Whilst this role is based at Uppark, the Facilities and Support Services team spreads across the whole portfolio, working to keep our buildings and facilities safe and compliant and our business operations running smoothly. There are plenty of opportunities to develop your skills through National Trust training courses.

What you'll be doing:Looking after a 17 th Century property who welcomes nearly 90,000 visitors per year takes a lot of time and TLC.

Day to day, you'll be coordinating our facilities management for Uppark which could mean monitoring and arranging the servicing of our private water treatment plant, biomass heating system, fire management systems and sewage treatment system. Arranging urgent minor building repairs and working with our Building Surveyor on larger projects to keep our operation running smoothly behind the scenes and ensuring our compliance. You’ll be expected to get stuck in yourself with anything from water sampling, inspecting manholes, day to day care of biomass boilers, unblocking a toilet or fixing a faulty lock.

Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.

• Who we're looking forRelevant experience of facilities and buildings management and coordinating contractors to deliver on-site works
• Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance requirements
• You’ll be able to work as part of a team who share a common goal
• Excellent digital and IT skills with the ability to learn and understand new systems
• Excellent coordination, practical hands on and organisation skills, including training or coaching others
• Strong customer service skills
• Problem solving skills, and ability to work on own initiative

The packageThe 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)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations

• Independent financial advice