Overview
As the Facilities Co‑ordinator, you’ll be making sure that Biddulph Grange Garden operates as it should, by running an efficient, effective and flexible facilities service. You’ll help the property team to meet their goals by keeping standards high. You’ll be helping with maintenance and repairs (reactive, as well as planned and preventative), cleaning and caretaking, the presentation of public areas and visitor facilities (including car parks and grounds), preparing meeting rooms and co‑ordinating deliveries and collections.
What we’re looking for
- Customer focused with a positive attitude
- A team player, but also able to work on your own initiative
- Comfortable using IT packages
- Well organised and adaptable
- Happy to learn new skills
About the National Trust
The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever. The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust’s members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.
Salary and Working Hours
Salary: £13.25 per hour. 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. You’ll work 933 hours per year. Generally, you’ll work every other weekend and days in the week starting at 8am. For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
What it’s like to work here
Working in a team of 2 staff and a small team of volunteers, you’ll be carrying out varied tasks from daily housekeeping to caring for our collection. A typical day would include walking the garden and opening up internal gates and doors ready for the day, cleaning the toilets, emptying bins and getting other areas clean and tidy, followed by an hour of conservation cleaning of some of our collection items. You may be asked to give demonstrations of conservation cleaning to the public from time to time. You’ll be required to open the property in the morning and the role may include lone working.
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.
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