Job Description

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Brooklands Museum is looking for an experienced

Facilities Manager

To manage and maintain the Brooklands Museum estate, including its historic buildings, infrastructure, and public spaces. The goal is to ensure the estate is always safe, compliant, functional, and presented to a high standard, supporting the Museum's operations as a popular visitor destination.


We are looking for someone who can use their experience in facilities and maintenance to ensure the Museum meets the standard for site maintenance, health and safety, avoidance of risk and overall provide a great environment for visitors to enjoy Brooklands at its best.


This is your chance to work in a truly one-of-a-kind setting. Every day brings something different - from restoring heritage structures to helping run major public events. You'll join a passionate team who care deeply about history, storytelling, and providing a great experience for our visitors.

Working pattern is 37.5 hours worked 5 out of 7 days.


Brooklands Museum is the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, and the home of Concorde. Located on the 32-acre site of the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit and the most productive aircraft factories in Europe in the twentieth century, Brooklands Museum welcomes around 180,000 visitors each year. These are made up of members of the public, Brooklands Members, VIPs, corporate hospitality guests and school groups. The Museum is operational 7 days a week, only closing for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

How to apply

Please apply via our recruitment website where you will find the full job description and further information about working at Brooklands Museum. Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your experience could help us in this role and how you meet the requirements of our person specification. Please keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of A4.

The hiring manager will being reviewing applications from the 6th August, and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding interviews once we have suitable candidates available.

Benefits

We offer a number of benefits to suit your lifestyle and include:

Annual leave of 25 days in addition to Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve off (pro rated for part time employees) Flexible Bank Holiday policy enabling you to take Bank Holidays at a time that suits you Flexible working to help you manage your home and working life 4% employer contribution into your pension Free Onsite parking 20% discount in our onsite cafe and Museum shop Free access to all that Brooklands Museum has to offer Access to our Reward Website providing access to deals and discounts for hundreds of shops online and in store, helping you save money on everyday shopping Full access to our online wellbeing hub providing access to a 24/7 telephone support line, telephone counselling sessions and expert support Access to our team of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders * Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development