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Conservation Joinery Workshop Manager, NATIONAL TRUST
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Summary
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional person to lead, develop, be hands on and grow the conservation joinery team from our well-equipped specialist craft centre in West Wycombe. You and your team will be right at the heart of the National Trust’s important conservation work, helping our charity to look after some of the most precious and significant buildings and mansions in the London & South East region.
Internally, this role is known as 'Building Supervisor (Specialist Crafts)'
Salary: up to £41,000 depending on skills and experience.
What It's Like To Work Here
This is a leadership and management role with a good amount of autonomy and an opportunity for you to grow and develop a team that will be central to our regional conservation efforts. You will also be hands on working in the workshop developing the team and helping to create new windows, doors and staircases for example. Your team will include up to 4 bench joiners, at least 1 apprentice and a part-time business support person managing budgets, training, compliance, etc.
- You'll work from Park Farm at West Wycombe, our recently refurbished and modernised joinery workshop.
- You’ll also regularly visit other National Trust places to discuss projects - there is a works vehicle available for this if required.
- There will be some, but limited, scope to work from home if required.
You’ll report to one of our region’s Senior Building Surveyors and be supported by other specialist consultants. You’ll work with a variety of people across the region, including property managers, building surveyors, facilities managers and project managers.
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Our Specialist craft team is one of 9 across the country, so there will be opportunities to link up with other similar teams, sharing best practice, learning from each other and working collaboratively.
As well as getting to work in some truly spectacular places, you’ll also receive training and development to help you thrive in your role.
We will provide training and development to support you in the role.
What You'll Be Doing
- You'll be responsible for leading and developing an enduring regional specialist craft capability that preserves traditional skills whilst promoting modern conservation techniques.
- As such, you'll manage and supervise a team of joiners including apprentices and will play an active role in their training and development by working with them in the workshop.
- You'll be responsible for liaising with property teams about craft projects, working closely with them and others to bring conservation requirements to life.
- You’ll also be the site manager for our newly refurbished craft centre, managing risk and compliance, and taking a proactive approach to all aspects of work the joinery team carries out. This will include making sure the workshops, stores, vehicles and equipment are safe and comply with appropriate regulations.
- You'll have the support of a part-time business coordinator to assist you, including with National Trust systems, policies and ways of working.
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Who We're Looking For
- Qualified and experienced Joiner to NVQ3 standard
- Practical knowledge in the delivery of specialist conservation and repair work
- Experience of managing work on site and supervising a joinery workshop team
- Knowledge of risk management, compliance and construction H & S legislation
- Effective communication, collaboration skills and managing information
- Budget and resource management ability
- Assisting in preparing schedules of work
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
- 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
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