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 Isle of Wight and is mainly based at Osbourne House with regular travel to sites on the Island.
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 Isle of Wight portfolio which includes Osborne House, Carisbrook Castle and Yarmouth 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 Carisbrook Castle and other sites on the Island. 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 Isle of Wight portfolio, including the Building Services Manager based at Osborne House, 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
- Experience providing client-side technical input to significant capital, maintenance or improvement projects, including project delivery and handover.
- 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
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Proven ability to manage budgets, resources and the work of others effectively.
- Experience of planning and delivering projects, with strong organisational and coordination skills.
- 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 Osbourne 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 4/1/2027 at Osborne House
If you would like to talk to us, e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact: Helen Buck, Senior Estates Manager, email: [email protected], telephone: 07384452972
The close date for this vacancy is 30/11/2026. 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.