Facilities Manager

About Middle Temple

Middle Temple is one of the four Inns of Court which have the exclusive right to call men and women to the Bar i.e. to admit those who have fulfilled the necessary qualifications to the degree of Barrister-at-Law, which entitles them, after a period of pupillage (vocational training), to practice as Barristers. The Inn holds numerous events and functions throughout the year and is also available for private hire.

About the Estates Department

Middle Temple’s estate consists of an interesting and historically important collection of buildings ranging from Middle Temple Hall built in 1570 through to post war properties constructed in sympathetic style in the 1950s. A large number of the buildings are listed and together with associated courtyards and gardens, all sit within ‘The Temple’ conservation area.

The Estates Department is based on site and is responsible for managing all aspects of running the estate from routine maintenance through to capital refurbishment projects and property acquisitions.

Person Specification

The new post-holder will be responsible for managing a large in-house team and external service suppliers covering reactive and planned building maintenance with a strong focus on M&E services, as well as the key elements listed below.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a level 4 qualification from IWFM or an equivalent professional body.  You will have significant experience of Estates operational management at a senior level, with a proven track record of successfully leading a large multidisciplinary team, along with proven experience of managing budgets and delivering cost improvements within a diverse portfolio.  You will have sound knowledge of core legislation for the management and adaption of tenanted building and in particular grade I and II listed buildings along with broad technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

Applications

To apply, please send a letter with your CV explaining how you qualify for the role, what you would bring to it, and why it is a natural next career step for you, to Erin Markcoons at: recruitment@middletemple.org.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 17 July 2020.

Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot contact all unsuccessful applicants in person. If you do not hear from us within four weeks, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple is an Equal Opportunities Employer.