Facilities Co-ordinator

We’re looking for a Facilities Co-ordinator to keep Brimham Rocks in tiptop condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit and love the place.

This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. You’ll work 795 hours per year, and on average, you’ll work 10 hours per week from November – February and 15 or 20 hours per week from March – October but again,this will be flexible depending on operational demand. Your regular working days will include every Sunday and Monday.

For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

What it’s like to work here

Reporting to the Lead Facilities Co-ordinator and Property Operations Manager, you’ll work alongside another part time Facilities Co-ordinators. Brimham Rocks is part of a portfolio with Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, sharing a General Manager.

There is a small core staff team which increases to 25, and over 40 volunteers that help with a variety of tasks including countryside conservation work and bookshop volunteering. Brimham Rocks is a popular tourist destination, welcoming over 200,000 visitors per year, mainly in spring and summer.

We provide a fantastic visitor experience and ensuring nature thrives, together with a love of the great outdoors at this busy countryside property. There will be training and development opportunities within the regional facilities network.

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What you’ll be doing

As the Facilities Co-ordinator, you’ll be making sure that the property operates as it should, by running an efficient, effective and flexible facilities service. You’ll help the property team to meet their goals by keeping standards high. You’ll be helping with maintenance and repairs (reactive, as well as planned and preventative), cleaning (including toilets) and caretaking, the presentation of public areas and visitor facilities (including car parks and grounds), and co-ordinating deliveries and collections.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don’t need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

Who we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• customer focused with a positive attitude
• a team player, but also can work on your own initiative
• comfortable using IT packages
• well organised and adaptable
• happy to learn new skills

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

Click here to find out moreabout the benefits we offer to support you.

Closing Date: 2nd February 2025

Interview Date: 7th February 2025

To apply for this vacancy simply click the ‘apply’ button in the top right hand side of the page.

If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at

If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at and we’ll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.

EqualOpportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here .

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.

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