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Property Services Manager, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

  •  West Midlands
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 25, 2026
  •  Nicky Hancox
  •  jobs@shakespeare.org.uk
  • #Museums

Description

Job Summary

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is looking for a full-time Property Services Manager to join our busy Estates Team working in historic Stratford-upon-Avon.

Job Description

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.

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.

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

If you would like to know more and to apply please go to our jobs website:

https://shakespearebtrust.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search

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.

Job Requirements

  • Clean driving licence (Essential)
  • First aid at work certificate (Essential)
  • IOSH/NEBOSH - Managing Safely or similar (Essential)
  • Current PAL IPAF Certification to include 1a/1a+/1b/1b+/3a/3a+/3b/3b+/PAV/H (Essential)
  • SSSTS or SMSTS Certification (Essential or willingness to qualify)

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide support to the management of the reactive and cyclical maintenance programmes and the building conservation projects including providing, life cycle costings, cleaning operations, facilities management and vehicle records.
  • Ensure all services and systems e.g. electrical, gas, fire, water and mechanical, are tested and comply with current regulations and specific requirements endorsed by the SBT insurance provider and are complied with.
  • Maintain the approved contractor compliance checklist, to ensure insurance details and other statutory requirements are met and maintained.
  • Responsibility for supporting the Estates Manager with the stabilisation and recovery processes immediately following any significant building or land related incident.
  • Accountable for the work and professional development of the Property Services Assistant, the Cleaning Team Leader and the Administrator.

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How to Apply

If you would like to know more and to apply please go to our jobs website:
https://shakespearebtrust.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce.

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