Estates & Facilities Manager

Job Title: Estates & Facilities Manager (Ref: EFM26)
Salary: £34,000 - £36,000
Contract: Part-time Permanent Flexible
Location: Chiswick House & Gardens Trust
Reports to: Head of Finance & Operations (with a dotted line to the Head of Gardens on outdoor operations)

We are seeking an Estates & Facilities Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient management of Chiswick House & Gardens' built and natural assets.

This role has operational responsibility for estates and facilities across the site, overseeing compliance, security, maintenance, contractor performance and operational planning. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will help ensure the estate supports the gardens, events programme and visitor experience to a consistently high standard.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and practical, with experience managing estates, facilities or operational environments. You will be comfortable balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day operational management, leading contractors and staff, managing budgets and ensuring the estate remains safe, welcoming and well maintained.

Key Requirements

• Experience managing estates, facilities, maintenance or operational services.
• Knowledge of compliance, health and safety, risk management and fire safety procedures.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service contracts.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement and operational records.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to lead and support staff, volunteers and operational teams.
• Practical understanding of site maintenance and estate operations.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to operational priorities in a busy historic estate environment.

How to Apply

Application is by CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining the reasons for your interest in the post, why you believe yourself to be suitable and how you would propose working to fulfil this role.

Applications should be sent to with the subject title EFM26. Please include your full contact details, including daytime and evening telephone numbers.

Please provide details of two referees who know your employment and work. For shortlisted candidates, references will be taken up prior to interview unless you advise that you do not wish us to do so.

Deadline

The closing date for applications is Friday 3 July 2026.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse work experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to working in a historic garden, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to transition into a new sector or taking the next step in your career, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the role and what you hope to bring to it.