Brighton & Hove Museums seeks a Buildings & Contracts Manager to oversee maintenance and improvement works across its historic estate.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities, the postholder will develop a rolling five-year maintenance programme and manage restoration, building-services upgrades and fire-safety projects.
Responsibilities include commissioning surveys, preparing briefs and tenders, appointing consultants, supervising contractors and controlling project budgets. The role also covers consent applications, risk management, progress reporting and handover.
Working with museum colleagues and external specialists, the successful candidate will coordinate works around visitors and operations, supporting conservation and environmental objectives. Employer’s job description
| EMPLOYER | |
|---|---|
| Employer / Organisation Name: | Brighton & Hove Museums |
| Employer Overview : | Brighton & Hove Museums is the trading name of the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust, a registered charity managing five museums and their collections. Its sites include the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Hove Museum of Creativity, Preston Manor and the Booth Museum of Natural History. |
| ROLE & EMPLOYMENT DETAILS | |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Working Pattern: | Full-time |
| Hours per Week: | 37 |
| SALARY & BENEFITS | |
| Minimum Salary / Pay: | £44,516.00 |
| Maximum Salary / Pay : | £47,653.00 |
| Pay Period: | Per Year |
| Salary / Pay Notes: | Annual salary in GBP for the advertised 37-hour role. |
| Benefits: | The employer’s general staff benefits include annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, a NEST pension with a 5% employer contribution for eligible staff, family-friendly leave policies, employee and family wellbeing support, discounted public transport through Easit, and a Cycle to Work scheme. Eligibility and individual terms should be confirmed with the employer. |
| LOCATION & WORKING ARRANGEMENTS | |
| Work Arrangement: | On-site |
| Location / Travel Notes: | Work takes place across Brighton & Hove Museums’ sites. The address shown is the employer’s postal address used for mapping. Evening and weekend availability and participation in emergency call-outs are required. The employer has a general hybrid-working policy where duties permit. Applicants should confirm whether this role offers any home working. |
| SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS | |
| Essential Skills & Experience: | - Knowledge of historic-building maintenance and repair. - Ability to prepare specifications and work schedules. - Understanding of relevant planning, listed-building and safety requirements. - Experience managing projects, contracts, budgets and stakeholder relationships. - Experience supervising staff, placements and volunteers. - Strong communication, IT, teamwork and influencing skills. - Ability to meet deadlines and assess risks. |
| Qualifications / Training: | A relevant professional qualification and commitment to continuing professional development are essential. The employer leaves the qualification discipline and level unspecified. |
| VACANCY STATUS | |
| Vacancy Status: | Accepting Applications |
| PUBLICATION & VERIFICATION | |
| Publisher: | ConserveConnect |
| Listing Status / Provenance: | ConserveConnect Researched Listing |
| Employer / Contributor Approval Status: | Confirmation Not Requested |