Job Description

Celebrating Shakespeare is at the heart of everything we do.





The Trust is looking for a full-time Property Services Manager to join our busy Estates Team working in the historic Shakespeare family homes, and a number of other operational buildings across Stratford-upon-Avon.



In this varied role you will be a key member of the team, managing the reactive, cyclical and compliance maintenance programmes relating to all property and land within the Estate. The role is responsible for the management of the Property Services Helpdesk enquiry and telephone response services, responding to and delivering appropriate facilities management services, compliance and general maintenance services, including upkeep of property records, associated finance records and the statutory reporting on sustainability targets for the Trust, whilst also delivering an efficient and effective administrative support service to Estates as a whole.



The role is responsible for the management and active monitoring of the Trust's use of energy in all forms, by proactively ensuring our utility and vehicle contracts are cost effective and sustainable. The post is also responsible for managing the Trust's centralised Cleaning Team, plus maintenance, facilities and cleaning contractors as required.



The role directly manages the Property Services Assistant, the Cleaning Team Leader and the Estates Administrator in order to ensure efficient delivery of all services provided by Property Services.



To be successful you will hold an IOSH/NEBOSH Managing Safely or similar qualification and a current PAL IPAF Certification. You will have a clean driver's license and a First Aid at Work certificate. You will hold or be willing to qualify for a SSSTS or SMSTS Certification.



In return, we can promise you that no two days will be the same. You will be working within our iconic Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings, plus some other quirky buildings, and see behind the scenes that few others get to see.



The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 January 2026 with interviews taking place on Wednesday 4 February 2026 in-person in Stratford-upon-Avon .



We will send you a confirmation email once you have sent your online application, where you will be able to complete your profile in full.





The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) in our recruitment practices and in the working practices of our staff and volunteers.



Skills: Communication and interpersonal skills Iniative Leadership Management Teamwork and Collaboration Time Management


Benefits: Company Events Employee Discounts Free Parking Health and Wellbeing Programme Store Discount Employee Assistance Programme * Tea, Coffee, Milk