We’re looking for a Facilities Manager at Dyrham Park and Prior Park Landscape Garden.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 with a requirement to work weekends on a rota.
What it's like to work here
Dyrham Park is a 270 acre site encompassing a deer park, formal garden, historic house, and facilities for visitors including an exhibition space, cafes toilets, play area and more. Dyrham Park welcomes approximately 250,000 visitors a year.
Dyrham Park has undergone some major restoration works in recent years and is looking to continue to develop the quality of offer for visitors through improvements to service and infrastructure as well as a nuanced and exciting programme of exhibitions and events. Our team is passionate about caring for this special place and creating welcoming, inclusive experiences for everyone.
Prior Park Landscape Garden is a Grade 1 listed Georgian landscape garden that sits within the City of Bath World Heritage Site. Prior Park welcomes approximately 250,000 visitors a year. The office facilities at Prior Park also support the outdoor team that looks after the Bath Skyline and Bathampton Meadows – 600 acres of countryside in and around the city.
What you'll be doing
As 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 lead and manage the facilities and business services team of five people, who are responsible for maintaining high standards throughout all areas visited by people, including staff and volunteers.
You’ll also form strong links with your fellow heads of department, and work together to improve things and use resources efficiently. You’ll be part of the duty manager team, which means that you’ll be on a rota as a duty manager for both Dyrham Park and Prior Park Landscape Garden.
Who we're looking for
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.
The package
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)
•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.
National Trust place
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, Bath, SN14 8ER
Documents
* Role Profile Context Facilities Manager.pdf
* Facilities Manager - Grade 7 - Reset.pdf
Requirements
Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Additional information
Closing Date: 07 June 2026
Interview Date: 19 June 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.uk
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EqualOpportunities 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.
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