Overview
Senior Facilities Manager – Charlecote Park,Warwick, United Kingdom
We’re looking for a Senior Facilities Manager to join us.
You’ll cover properties including; Baddesley Clinton, Charlecote Park, Packwood House & some axillary buildings. A driving licence is required for this role, as you’ll be based at all 3 sites and could be needed to attend a site in an emergency.
You’ll play a vital leadership role in ensuring our buildings, facilities and operational services are safe, sustainable and fit for the future, helping our teams care for some of the nation’s most treasured places while delivering exceptional experiences for everyone.
Interview date: Tuesday 24th of November 2026
As Senior Facilities Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of facilities management and operational support services across a portfolio of properties. You’ll be responsible for the operation, maintenance and performance of built assets.
You’ll lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers, creating a positive environment where people feel supported and motivated to deliver excellent services. You’ll oversee maintenance programmes, budgets and projects, manage contractors and suppliers, and drive continuous improvement across facilities and operational services.
Working closely with colleagues and specialist teams, you’ll provide leadership on risk, compliance and asset management, ensuring legal responsibilities are met and robust systems, processes and information are in place to support effective decision-making. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll also contribute to wider property leadership, planning and performance.
You’ll bring a broad range of the following knowledge, skills and experience, shaped by different roles, sectors or career paths. Please use your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria below:
- experience in facilities, asset and maintenance management, supported by relevant qualifications or equivalent experience, including a formal IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
- knowledge of compliance, risk management, health and safety, environmental regulations and legislation
- experience developing and implementing risk assessments, safety procedures and emergency response arrangements
- understanding of building fabric, maintenance and conservation principles
- strategic and commercial acumen, including budget, contractor, procurement and supplier management
- experience leading high-performing teams and building effective stakeholder relationships.
- strong understanding of building fabric and conservation principles and how these interrelate
- full UK driving licence
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• 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
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Charlecote Park, Wellesbourne, Warwick, CV35 9ERSenior Facilities Manager – D.pdf Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Closing Date: 15th November 2026
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Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
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