Location
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£33,854 per annum

About the Role
Forestry England is seeking a Facilities and Compliance Officer to join the Capital Development team at Westonbirt, the National Arboretum. This role will lead building and facilities compliance across nearly 40 built assets including tenanted properties, offices, visitor facilities, and dwellings. You will help maintain and ensure compliance of these facilities and support the District Building Surveyor with minor construction works. Westonbirt is one of Britain’s finest botanical tree collections and a Grade 1 listed historic landscape, welcoming over 580,000 visitors annually. This is a 3 year fixed term appointment with potential for extension or permanency, although this cannot be guaranteed. Forestry England is a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests, creating amazing places for people to enjoy, and protecting vital habitats for wildlife.

Benefits
Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension through the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. You will receive 25 days holiday per year, increasing by one day per year of service up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees), plus bank holidays. The STaR employee benefits scheme offers discounts on everyday shopping, holidays, gym memberships, insurance, and more. Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury are included. Forestry England supports lifelong learning and career development through professional development opportunities and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Experience relevant to facilities management and building compliance is essential. Ability to support minor construction works and work collaboratively with surveyors and other professionals is required.

About you
You are a motivated and organised individual with a passion for maintaining high standards of compliance and safety. You enjoy working within a team environment and are committed to delivering quality outcomes. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders are important. You must be able to demonstrate effective decision making, influencing, teamwork, and delivering at pace.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in facilities management, building compliance, or a related discipline are desirable. Candidates must be able to provide conversation in accurate spoken English as required by the role.