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published - Wed, 30 Sep 2026Job SummaryThe Museum is looking for an Estates Manager.
Job DescriptionEstates Manager Full-time, London 46,000 per annumAbout Us The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
What We Are Looking For
Are you an experienced estates or facilities professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a nationally significant cultural institution? The Royal Air Force Museum is looking for a proactive Estates Manager (London) to help ensure our buildings, infrastructure and facilities remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for the future.
Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will play a key role in ensuring the Museum's London estate remains safe, compliant, sustainable and well maintained. Responsible for our buildings, infrastructure, building services and facilities, you will lead a small team and oversee contractors to deliver maintenance, statutory compliance, energy management and improvement projects across the site.
Key responsibilities:
Lead the maintenance and development of the Museum's London estate, including buildings, infrastructure and building services. Manage a small estates team providing leadership, support and development. Ensure compliance with all relevant estates, building and health and safety legislation and statutory requirements. Manage contractors, consultants and service providers to deliver high-quality and cost-effective services. Specify, procure and deliver maintenance, refurbishment and minor capital projects.
Manage delegated budgets and provide regular financial and performance reporting. Support strategic estates developments, exhibitions and wider Museum projects. Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives through effective managemJob RequirementsEstates Manager Full-time, London 46,000 per annumAbout Us The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
What We Are Looking For
Are you an experienced estates or facilities professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a nationally significant cultural institution? The Royal Air Force Museum is looking for a proactive Estates Manager (London) to help ensure our buildings, infrastructure and facilities remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for the future.
Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will play a key role in ensuring the Museum's London estate remains safe, compliant, sustainable and well maintained. Responsible for our buildinJob ResponsibilitiesRelevant professional qualification or significant equivalent experience in estates, facilities or building services management.
Experience managing a complex estate, including building maintenance, M&E services and statutory compliance.
Experience leading teams and managing contractors, consultants and service providers.
Experience delivering estates projects and managing budgets.
Job OverviewJob Title: Estates ManagerSalary: 40k-50k
Hours:
Full time
Artform: MuseumsRole: Technical & ProductionContract: PermanentClosing date: Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Location:
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Job: Estates ManagerJob: Estates ManagerOrganisation: Royal Air Force MuseumPostcode: NW9 5LLHow to ApplyPlease click on the following link to apply for this role. You will be taken to our applicant tracking system:
You can find more information about the application process, as well as the benefits of working for the museum at .
The closing date for applications is: 11.59pm on 18 October 2026
Interviews will take place on: 27 October 2026Contact name: Michelle GrantContact email: [email protected]About Royal Air Force MuseumThe Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. xohmjla Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
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