Facilities Officer - Part Time

Do you have excellent organisational skills and take pride in maintaining a safe, attractive and welcoming environment?

The location

Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, Painswick Rococo Garden is the last surviving Rococo garden in England. Designed in the 1740s as a place to entertain and relax, it remains a place of beauty, surprise and escape. Today, the garden is an independent charity, which offers a unique blend of heritage, horticulture and wildlife, making it a truly special place to work and visit.

Role summary

We’re looking for a positive and proactive Facilities Officer to provide an effective facilities service ensuring that Painswick Rococo Garden is well maintained, clean and safe for all of our visitors, staff and volunteers.

The Facilities Officer is responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, safety and compliance of Painswick Rococo Garden. You’ll ensure that health and safety, fire safety, security and environmental requirements are met across the site. You’ll work collaboratively with the team to deliver high standards of maintenance and presentation in the visitor areas.

Working within a historic environment, the role balances practical facilities management with sensitivity to conservation principles and a high-quality visitor experience.

Please note: the role includes duty management on a rota basis, including some weekends, bank holidays and evenings.

About you

If you’re a proactive and well-organised individual with a strong understanding of facilities management and maintenance requirements in a visitor attraction setting, we’d love to hear from you.

•  Good experience of managing operational risk, including excellent knowledge of health and safety, emergency procedures, and fire and security procedures.
•  Experience of records management and information systems.
•  Experience managing budgets and contracts effectively
•  Advanced IT skills and experience using compliance monitoring systems.
•  Experience working with external contractors
•  Well-organised with excellent attention to detail
•  Great team working skills
•  Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional approach with visitors, staff & volunteers
•  Interest in gardens, conservation or historic environments

What we offer

As well as working in a beautiful setting, we offer discretionary benefits including 8% employer pension contribution, free admission, 20% discount in the café and shop, simple lunch, and training and learning opportunities.

Please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV and covering letter explaining why you’re interested and how you meet the requirements.