Job Description

We're England's only national museum for football. We exist to house and harness the power of football, to share stories that influence, to showcase culture and involve and motivate people to creatively engage. Join us at this exciting time as we embark on our period of transformation.

We are now recruiting a Senior Maintenance Technician. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), subcontracted servicing, and planned projects at the Museum. The role includes managing a small team and ensuring that the museum operates efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory and operational standards.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in facilities management, ideally within a museum, heritage, or public space environment. Demonstrated ability to manage both reactive and preventative maintenance. Strong project management skills, with experience overseeing facilities-related projects from inception to completion. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices. Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Professional certification in Facilities Management (e.g., IWFM, BIFM) or similar. Prior experience with building management systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). Experience in managing budgets and contractor relationships.
For a full role profile and further details please visit our website www.nationalfootballmuseum.com.

To apply please send a copy of your CV along with a cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria on the role profile.

We offer a wide range of benefits including company pension, medical cash plan scheme, access to Employee Assistance Programme and associated wellbeing resources.

NFM is committed to promoting equality and diversity and a culture that actively values difference and recognises that people from different backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights to the workplace and enhance the way the Museum operates.

If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role please contact us at recruitment@nationalfootballmuseum.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,317.00-35,671.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/09/2025
Reference ID: SMT0825