Maintenance Manager
Pro Corda Trust Closing date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026
- Part time
- £20k-£25k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Pro Corda's Maintenance Manager will care for our beautiful, heritage-listed site at Leiston Abbey. They will look after responsive repairs alongside planned maintenance, completing regular checks across each of our five buildings. They will liaise with specialist tradespeople where needed to resolve any issues, while fixing as much as they can hands-on. They will also work on a programme of continuous improvement of our buildings to lift the condition of our unique site over time - an essential part of our work as a leading music education provider.
As a small, ambitious charity, we are looking for an all-rounder who can manage all areas of the buildings and grounds with a hands-on approach. You will be self-motivated and passionate about improving the condition of our important historic site. You will be driven to deliver high-quality work within set budgets to achieve this.
Job Requirements
Essential:
3+ years in a hands-on maintenance role. You may have training in a particular trade, while also being able to evidence experience of delivering work across other areas.
A positive, self-motivated approach.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to turn your hand to a wide range of maintenance issues.
Good communication skills, for liaising both with colleagues and clients, as well as external contractors.
Take pride in delivering high-quality work.
Full DBS clearance.
Desirable:
Good relationships with a range of local tradespeople.
Enjoyment of working alone as well as in a team.
An interest in historic buildings.
Experience of working on listed buildings, with awareness of necessary permissions.
Job Responsibilities
Carry out weekly site checks of all buildings to identify any issues requiring attention.
Take charge of basic general maintenance tasks across the whole site. As the first port of call for all repairs, this will include undertaking multi trade tasks across: carpentry; plumbing; plastering; tiling; painting & decorating; basic electrics; and general building repairs.
Ensure all work complies with health & safety legislation, safeguarding standards, and internal policies.
Complete risk assessments and maintain safe working practices at all times.
Liaise with external contractors where specialist input is required, in close communication with the CEO for budget sign off.
Create and manage a scheduled programme of works for the site to improve its condition over time.
Ensure site security by robust maintenance of all locks, keypads and windows.
Support grounds maintenance, including garden volunteers on occasion, if needed.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Maintenance Manager
- Salary: £20k-£25k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026
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Location:
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Job: Maintenance Manager
Job: Maintenance Manager
Organisation: Pro Corda Trust
Postcode: IP16 4TD
How to Apply
Send a CV and covering letter outlining your skills, experience, and motivation for the role to [email protected], by Sunday 12 April 2026, 11.59am.
- Contact name: Miranda Johnson
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Pro Corda Trust
Pro Corda is a music education charity, aiming to equip every young person with the necessary skills to work together with others through music and performance, particularly chamber music and small ensemble training. Its mission is to develop the person alongside the musician while offering world class training.