Job Description

As a key member of the House team, the Maintenance & Security Officer will be a skilled tradesperson involved in the day to day maintenance requirements of Mount Stuart House and associated properties. Working with the team to provide security cover for the normal opening of the house and for commercial events while also contributing to the maintenance of the property and ensuring quality and timely repairs. Involved in project work for the house and involvement with the visual arts, collections and other departments.

1. Maintenance responsibilities

As a skilled trades person and as part of the House team you will be expected to undertake repair and remedial work to Mount Stuart House, within your skill set, as required

Report to and take instructions from the Head of House and Head of Buildings & Facilities

Work independently and also work with other in house trades to plan and undertake repairs and project work as required

Develop relationships with external contractors, suppliers and service providers in order to seek quotations and organise work relating to your set tasks

Liaise and work with external contractors and other trade specialists to plan and undertake work tasks

Excellent Health & Safety practices

2. Security responsibilities

Work as part of the security team providing support for office, visitor operations and event departments

Be responsible, via rota, for opening and closing the house and associated buildings

Responsible for fire, security systems and other business/building operating systems

Work on a rota including weekends and weekend on call cover (1/3)

3. Projects

Work within a project environment

Undertake annual cyclical maintenance tasks and ensure all necessary compliance checks are undertaken in a timely manner.

Involvement in small scale maintenance refurbishment projects.

4. Additional Responsibilities

Assisting with the Visual Arts programme

Assisting the Collections team with hanging and display work

Participate in and contribute to the Trust's programme of commercial events

If required, undertake reactive maintenance tasks to the residential, self-catering and commercial/farm portfolio

Provide support and information to other departments

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025
Reference ID: MST/FMH/MSO
Expected start date: 04/08/2025