We're looking for a Site Manager to join us at Antony House to take care of the daily operations here.
Salary: £20,094.75 pro rata (FTE £26,793 per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Hours/working pattern: hours per year. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.
As Antony is only open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from April to October, as well as Bank Holidays, Sundays from the end of May to the end of August and occasional other days, we expect most of the hours to be weighted towards when Antony is open to the public. Based on when Antony is open, some weeks you'll be working four or five days per week, generally having Fridays and Saturdays off (except Good Friday).
From November to March, working days are reduced by this is typically two or three days per week.
Working location: This role is based at Antony House, located in Torpoint, Cornwall.
Accommodation: As part of out-of-hours duty requirements, accommodation is provided to the postholder for the proper or better performance of their duties in accordance with Trust criteria and HMRC rules. More details can be found in the attached document.
What it's like to work here
Antony House is part of the Tamar Valley Property Group, which includes Buckland Abbey in Devon and Cotehele in Cornwall.
Antony is still home to the Carew Pole Family and tells the story of a family who became caught up in the extraordinary events of the English Civil War, and is believed to be one of the finest surviving Queen Anne buildings in the West Country. The Repton designed landscape garden has sweeping views which includes a formal garden with topiary and modern sculptures.
Find our more about by visiting our property website.
What you'll be doing
Day to day, you'll be responsible for planning and running the on-site operations at Antony. You'll be line managing the Collections Officer, Visitor Experience Officer, and a small team of Welcome & Service Assistants. You'll work closely with property teams based at Antony, as well as with roles based within the wider Tamar Valley Property Grou,p including Visitor Operations, Gardens, Facilities, Communities, Volunteering and Participation.
You will play a key role in the Duty Management team, primarily serving as the Duty Manager when Antony is open to the public. As a small team is based at Antony, it's likely at times you'll be asked to support other areas of the property – for example, being the House Lead for the day when the Collections Officer is on leave.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
Experience working in settings such as historic properties, visitor attractions, or similar environments.
Previous experience in supervising, coaching, or training staff and/or volunteers.
Proven ability to manage operational and project budgets, including income generation and cost control.
Understanding of compliance requirements and experience in assessing and managing risks, including Health & Safety.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups including staff, volunteers, visitors, and stakeholders.
Additional criteria for all other applicants. We'd love to hear from you if you're:
experienced in the practical aspects of managing a house and garden site
proactive and focused on solutions, mindful of the operational needs of a site
highly organised and skilled at planning, with a good eye for detail
adept at working to multiple deadlines and managing your own workload
a skilled communicator who can forge strong relationships, both externally and internally
a problem-solver, able to work on your own initiative.
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)
• 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