We are looking for a Facilities Manager to join our team on a full-time permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.
The role covers the Kent area and is mainly based at Dover Castle with regular travel to sites within a diverse portfolio.
Are you passionate about caring for some of England’s most important historical buildings and landmarks? If so, this is a great opportunity for a dedicated facilities professional to join the South and East Team as a Facilities Manager supporting our Kent portfolio which includes Dover Castle, Walmer Castle, and Deal Castle. Actively championing and leading on Facilities management, you will play a key role in ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, well maintained and able to support the operation of some of English Heritage's most significant visitor sites. It is a busy and varied role which makes the everyday interesting with no two days the same.
As a Facilities Manager, you will lead on a high-quality, conservation-led, maintenance and facilities management service across one of English Heritage’s most iconic sites, with responsibility extending to Walmer Castle and Gardens and Deal Castle. Your role will cover both historic properties and modern visitor facilities, working closely with the Operations, Experience and Engagement Team and wider Estates colleagues.
We need you to be able to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the sites together with project/contract management skills and a good working understanding of health and safety regulations in a construction environment. The successful applicant will be able to operate within the constraints of heritage and planning policies and statutory requirements, demonstrating an understanding of historic building conservation. The role requires a confident communicator, who will work collaboratively with Estates colleagues across the Kent portfolio, including the Building Services Manager based at Dover Castle, building strong working relationships to coordinate maintenance, projects and day-to-day building services priorities. We are looking for you to evidence experience of working with both internal stakeholders and managing and auditing contractors’ performance and site activity, including inductions, RAMS reviews and compliance with health and safety, in addition to keeping accurate records and up to date asset information, maintenance schedules, service records and statutory certification via our K2 CAFM system.
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
- Experience in facilities, building services, property or maintenance management within a complex operational environment.
- Experience managing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance including monitoring quality, cost, compliance and performance
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Experience providing client-side technical input to significant capital, maintenance or improvement projects, including project delivery and handover.
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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
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
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Proven ability to manage budgets, resources and the work of others effectively.
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Experience of planning and delivering projects, with strong organisational and coordination skills.
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HNC/HND level (or equivalent) in facilities management, mechanical, electrical or building/construction disciplines or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
We offer flexible working arrangements where the role allows. This role is based at Dover Castle where you will be expected to work from at least 3 days a week, with flexibility to provide support and oversight across the other main sites ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach to facilities management and maintenance across the portfolio.
Interviews will take place week commencing 14/12/2026 at Dover Castle.
If you would like to talk to us, e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact
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We recommend applying as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
No agencies please.