Facilities Manager (Wrest Park)

Title

Facilities Manager (Wrest Park)

Location

Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR

Salary

From £44,284 p.a. dependent on skills and experience / 36hrs per week / permanent

Job type

Permanent

Ref

16496

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

We are looking for a Facilities Manager to join our team. The role is permanent and full time, working 36hrs per week. The post is based on site at Wrest Park, MK45 4HR

The Benefits

- Salary from £44,284 p.a. depending on skills, and experience

- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years

- Matched pension contributions up to 10%

- Flexible hours

- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector

- Apprenticeship opportunities

- Subscriptions to professional bodies

- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members

- 25% discount in our shops and cafes

- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave

- Options to buy additional leave

- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs

- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

This is a great opportunity for you to deliver high-quality, customer-focused conservation maintenance and facilities management service across Wrest Park, covering building fabric, Mechanical & Electrical systems, and soft services such as housekeeping and security. You will ensure the site is maintained in line with internal and statutory standards, supporting its long-term conservation while keeping it safe, secure, and accessible.

As Facilities Manager, you will ensure Wrest Park and six near by sites are maintained, compliant and safely accessible to welcome visitors.

Applying your professional expertise, you will develop and deliver maintenance, improvement, and enhancement projects across the estate, ensuring all works meet technical policy, industry best practice, and specialist guidance.

To be considered as a Facilities Manager, you'll need to be / have:

- Educated to HNC/HND level (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Building/Construction disciplines, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.

- Working towards or holding a relevant professional membership (e.g. IWFM, CIOB or similar).

- Sound working knowledge of current legislation and statutory regulations relating to building services and health and safety, including fire safety, gas systems, pressure systems, legionella control and security systems.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.

- Proven ability to manage budgets, resources and the work of others effectively.

- Experience of planning and delivering projects, with strong organisational and coordination skills.

- Commercially aware, with a strong focus on customer service and value for money.

If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter, neither exceeding 2 sides and answer the 4 questions within the application system.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at Wrest Park, MK45 4HR.

If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Lucy Ransom, Senior Estate Manger for London and East, on lucy.ransom@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/

Everybody's welcome at English Heritage

Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 21/07/2026 23:59:59

You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application.