We’d love to hear from you if you’re: • experienced in managing facilities, or supervising, and looking to develop your career• keenly interested in looking after buildings and assets to a high standard• skilled in managing relations with contractors• focused on detail, especially to do with health and safety and compliance• knowledgeable of environmental and climate initiatives• able to manage large maintenance budgets and make sure projects run smoothly. Facilities Manager The County Down Property Group’s three sites together represent some of the most significant cultural, natural and built heritage in Northern Ireland.Mount Stewart boasts architectural gems including the neo-classical house and the Temple of the Winds, and stunning gardens. Castle Ward is a unique 18th-century mansion famed for its mixture of architectural styles and interiors complemented by the beautiful Victorian Garden and fantastic walking and cycling trails beside the lough or through sheltered woodlands. Rowallane Garden is one of the most beautiful in Northern Ireland featuring unusual plants, seasonal colour palettes and many striking features. It is ideal for leisurely walks, quick refreshments in the café or simply relaxing in nature.Our Facilities Manager will play a key role as part of a team of over 150 staff members and 350 volunteers across County Down who have a shared sense of purpose in caring for these wonderful places together, providing a wide range of public benefit to our visitors and local communities.Last year we welcomed nearly half a million visitors across all three sites and have ambitions to grow our appeal further.Click here for more information about Mount StewartClick here for more information about Castle WardClick here for more information about Rowallane GardenAs our Facilities Manager, you'll be leading all planned preventative, reactive and small projects across the estate. You'll also be involved in the day-to-day running of capital works projects.You'll work across all three sites and while we will be happy to discuss at which site you are based, you will have facilities management responsibility for all three properties. You will line-manage the facilities team, who are responsible for the efficient management, maintenance and compliance of our built assets, maintaining high standards of care and quality throughout the estate portfolio.You’ll also form strong links with your fellow heads of department and work together to improve our assets and maintenance strategies and use resources efficiently. You will work on site, be part of the Property Leadership Team, and the duty manager team, which means you'll have direct delegated budget management and compliance task responsibilities, as well as occasionally acting as duty manager.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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. NIJobsClosing Date: 31 May 2026 To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.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. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 175404IRC175404NewtownardsPermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: May 31st 311 mi from undefinedWe’re looking for a Facilities Manager for the National Trust’s County Down group of properties. Supported by their Facilities Coordinators, they will lead facilities teams at Mount Stewart, Castle Ward and Rowallane Garden to help look after our beautiful places and the infrastructure that supports our staff, volunteers and visitors to get the most benefit from them.Interviews will be held at one of our sites on Friday 12th June.Salary: £35,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, this is an operational role with a requirement to work on-site. Contract: PermanentMount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT22 2ADCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK35,000 pa