Facilities Coordinator

The King’s Foundation

The King’s Foundation provides holistic solutions to challenges facing the world today. We champion a sustainable approach to how we live our lives and build our communities, we run a diverse programme of education and training for all ages and backgrounds, and we regenerate and care for places where communities thrive and that visitors enjoy.

We work nationally and internationally but at the heart of our organisation is the heritage-led regeneration of the Dumfries House estate and its wider community, where our principles and philosophies are explored and put into practice.

The work of The King’s Foundation is inspired by our Founder and President, His Majesty The King, and his philosophy of harmony: that by understanding the balance, the order and the relationships between ourselves and the natural world we can create a more sustainable future.

We have a diverse and inclusive workplace, creating a welcoming, safe space for everyone. This means that every member of our team can bring their whole self to work. We encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join The King’s Foundation and bring their valuable skills and experiences.

The Foundation is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees, including the provision of workplace adjustments.

We do not tolerate discrimination based on protected characteristics (age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership) or other difference such as socio-economic background or social origin.

The Role:

To assist with the upkeep and maintenance of various buildings on the Highgrove Estate, comprising of:

• The Orchard Room
• Highgrove Shop
• Barley Court
• Street Farm
• Close Farm
• Tetbury Shop
• Warren Park Warehouse

The role will consist of liaising with key stakeholders across each premises, ensuring that proactive and reactive maintenance tasks are carried out enabling operations and activities to run smoothly.

Key Tasks:

Specific Duties will include:

• Assisting with the organisation and delivery of preventative maintenance and repair works.
• Supervising contractors whilst on-site and ensuring works are carried out satisfactorily.
• Managing the cleaning contractors day-to-day.
• Managing routine maintenance tasks, ensuring completion within budget and deadlines.
• Working with other departments to ensure compliance with statutory legislation and bets practice.
• Providing technical/practical support to building users.
• Carrying out regular occurring tasks such as fire alarm tests, emergency lighting tests and meter readings.
• Perform regular inspections to identify any potential issues and take appropriate action to address them.
• Provide basic administration support, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices and maintaining records.

Person Specification:

Essential skills/experience:

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work under pressure and problem solve where required.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• A friendly, flexible, helpful, enthusiastic, can-do attitude.
• Understanding of facilities and maintenance functions.

Desired skills/experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role as part of a facilities team.
• A working knowledge of hard services (e.g. heating systems, HVAC, fire alarm systems).

Other:

• The post holder will report directly into the Executive Director Highgrove & Partnerships but will be required to work closely with the Head of Finance and Operations, Group Health and Safety Manager, Head Gardener and Senior Education Manager.
• Your working hours will be full-time/37.5 hours per week.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.