House and Facilities Manager

House and Facilities Manager

Sir John Soane Museum Closing date: Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Curation
Contract: Permanent
London

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Museum is seeking an exceptional House and Facilities Manager to work with the Conservation, Curatorial and front of house teams to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the three Grade I listed buildings which comprise this small but high-profile national museum.

Job Description

The postholder is responsible for building maintenance, fire safety and prevention, security and in overall charge of Health and Safety, reporting to the Deputy Director.

The role includes regular review and updating of the Museum's fire safety and security strategies, procedures, procurement and staff training. The postholder is responsible for all matters of compliance and best practice related to Health & Safety, Fire and other relevant regulations. The House and Facilities Manager is the principal key holder and a member of the Emergency Key team.

Full details can be found on our website - https://www.soane.org/about/work-with-us - Work with Us | Sir John Soane's Museum

Job Requirements

You will be a hands-on, practical and energetic buildings manager with a problem-solving approach. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a historic house open to the public and used to working with limited resources. You will also be happy working alongside visitor services to ensure that the logistics of deliveries, building work, events etc. work smoothly and to maintain excellent staff and volunteer training. You must be able to work at height and need to be able to go onto the Museum's complex roofs when required.

Job Responsibilities

  • To be familiar with all aspects of the building and its services and related rules/procedures;
  • Line Manage the Facilities Co-ordinator and Facilities Apprentice
  • Prepare quarterly reports for the Board of Trustees and other reports as requested by the Deputy Director;
  • Provide information and records for inspection as part of annual internal audit;
  • Develop a sustainability plan with colleagues and promote and advocate for environmental sustainability with particular regard to buildings, facilities and security;
  • For exhibitions, major building projects or exceptional activities/events advise relevant departments on health & safety, security and fire issues;
  • Provide security, fire safety and health & safety induction for all new staff;
  • Develop a detailed knowledge of the Museum, with training from the Museum's curatorial team, in order to be able to assist as required with events, tours etc
  • Be available 'on call' out of normal working hours

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: House and Facilities Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 04 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: House and Facilities Manager

Job: House and Facilities Manager

Organisation: Sir John Soane Museum

Postcode: WC2A 3BP

How to Apply

Please email a CV with a covering letter to [email protected] outlining how your skills and experience meet the person specification . Please include the details of 2 referees.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Wednesday 4 March 2026.
First stage interviews will be held in the Museum on Friday 20 March 2026