Website Lakeland Arts

Job Title: Estates Coordinator

Salary: £28,000 per annum FTE

Hours: 30 hours per week (spread over 4 or 5 days), with flexibility for movement in cases of emergency. As Lakeland Arts is a seven-day-a-week operation these days need not necessarily be taken between Monday and Friday, in agreement with the Head of Operations

Location: Lakeland Arts (Windermere Jetty Museum, Abbot Hall, Blackwell and Lakeland Museum – currently closed)

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Reports: Estates Assistant

Term: Part Time, permanent

Purpose

The role is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Lakeland Arts’ properties, car parks, and surrounding land. It provides both technical and practical support across a range of maintenance activities, working closely with other departments to maintain a safe environment for staff and deliver an exceptional experience for visitors.

The postholder will use their skills in building maintenance, oversee contractor work, and collaborate with the Estates Assistant and volunteers to ensure the effective delivery of building and facilities operations. The Estates team operates with flexibility across three venues, tackling new challenges each week while keeping planned maintenance on track.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and proactive individual with proven experience in buildings, services and facilities maintenance. They will thrive in a busy, hands-on environment, managing a variety of tasks, systems and equipment. They will be committed to supporting teams to ensure Lakeland Arts venues are presented to the best of their abilities.

You can see a more detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities for this role in the attached job description. Please note that the key responsibilities listed in the job description are not exhaustive.

Closing date: 28 January 2026

Interview Date: w/c 2 February 2026

Read the full job description here

How to apply: send your CV and cover letter to jobs@lakelandarts.org.uk.

Lakeland Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.