Facilities Manager (Maternity Cover)

About the role

We are looking for someone with experience in facilities and contract management, and the drive
and desire to find solutions and complete projects to a high standard. You’ll need to be highly
organised and self-motivated, with the ability to multi task. You must be a compelling advocate
for the work of the Trust.

This role manages the Trust’s office facilities, ensuring they are safe, clean and support a
positive working environment for staff and volunteers. The post holder will manage contracts,
striving to secure competitive prices, support with IT alongside the Trust’s IT service
provider, and identify and coordinate improvements to the Trust buildings. This role also
manages the Business Support Officer.

The Facilities Manager role is for a 10 month fixed-term maternity cover with the possibility
of an extension. We would consider between 30-37.5 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5
days. Other options may be considered for the right candidate.

Application deadline

9am on Friday 26th July

Interviews:

In order to remain flexible with the summer holiday period, shortlisted candidates will be
invited to attend an interview either in person or online during the weeks
beginning 5th, 12th or 19th August 2024.

How do we support you?

The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid
working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and
looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the
culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and
pleasant workplaces and roles.

In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous
leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more here.

For more information on the role and the application process, please download a Recruitment
Pack. 

About the Trust

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity. You will be joining
the Trust in the year we celebrate our 60th anniversary. Standing up for wildlife is as
important now as it has ever been and our aims are to see more land in recovery for nature and
more people inspired to take action.

Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.