At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage building services and support a vibrant team at the British Library.
- Company: Join the UK's national library, a hub of knowledge and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, flexible working, and a Civil Service pension.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a diverse environment that values your ideas.
- Qualifications: Experience in building services management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 43867 - 55542 £ per year.
Location: St Pancras
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours)
Grade: A
Salary: £43,867 - £55,542 per annum
About the role
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Building Services Manager. The role is based in St Pancras, with a provision to attend our Boston Spa site as needed. This role would provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London & Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
To support the Head of Building Services in the management of the team and service providers to ensure that the Estates Maintenance Contractor operates the Estates Maintenance services in accordance with the agreed contract, adheres to the KPIs, meets the Library’s objectives, ensures that the Library remains statutorily compliant and helps to provide the highest level of customer experience.
To support the Head of Building Services with contract management and, as required, with the general provision of building services to the Library, its employees and clients. You would join an exciting and vibrant team of people that supports and encourages one another, where ideas are shared, heard, appreciated and implemented.
Moreover, the library is a diverse, active, and fair environment to work in, providing a variety of regular webinars and programmes to progress and build upon staff knowledge and abilities in their roles. The library seeks to empower each person based upon their individual merits and strengths, which in turn encourages the diverse environment the library has.
About us
We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things.
What we can offer you
- 25 days’ holiday plus 2.5 privilege days.
- Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.
Things you need to know
We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check). Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.
Closing at 23:59 on Thursday 10 September 2026
If you have any questions, please contact BL-recruitment@bl.uk
Building Services Manager employer: The British Library
The British Library is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at its iconic St Pancras site. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee development, staff enjoy flexible working arrangements and access to a defined-benefit pension scheme, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the AV sector.
