Heritage Building and Facilities Manager

Applications close 10pm Sunday 30 August 2026. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an initial interview on the week commencing 14 September 2026.
We can provide a BSL interpreter if required.
The Role

Responsible to: General Manager

Working Closely with: Senior Operations Manager, Visitor Experience and Communities Manager, Senior Events Delivery Manager, Building Hires Manager, Head of Production and Technical and Duty Managers.

Responsible for: Building Maintenance Technician and supervision of external contractors.

This role will be part of BAC’s Operations Team. It may be expected to contribute to a range of work streams, but the role will primarily lead on all our building operations work as set out below.

The Heritage Building & Facilities Manager will oversee the day-to-day building operations of Battersea Arts Centre. As a busy and vibrant arts, community and events space this role will be key in preserving and enhancing this iconic venue’s charm and atmosphere. This role will ensure this historic Grade II
* listed RIBA award winning building, and its private road and community garden are maintained to the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality. As the Building Manager, you will drive our sustainability commitments through the development of innovative and environmentally conscious practices. We are seeking a Building Manager who is passionate about the care, upkeep and development of our venue to enhance the overall experience for both visitors and staff.

This role alongside other Operational Managers will respond and oversee emergency call outs and may be called on out of hours as we are an operational building and open to the public.

The culture at BAC is a collaborative and open one. We work in an open plan space with no closed private offices and frequently work across teams and roles. We are lucky to have an outdoor terrace adjoined to the office which is particularly nice in the summer months. There’s a good culture of people taking lunch breaks away from desks and two equipped kitchen and eating areas where the team tend to spend their down time.

We organise regular social events and things can get competitive at our annual sports day and Christmas quiz. Though to be clear, spectating is respected as much as taking part here at BAC!

Strategic/Project Delivery

• Manage day-to-day operations of upkeep and maintenance across BAC’s building, private road, and community garden

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Maintain all facilities to meet customer service standards and health & safety regulations

• Monitor and deliver the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule

• Keep administration, record keeping, invoicing and inspections up to date and fit for purpose for the annual health and safety audit

• Develop and implement new systems as necessary. Ensure clear and timely H&S reporting

• Whenever practicable, personally maintain and repair facilities (plumbing, electrics, painting, etc.) avoiding significant contractor costs

• Ensure the building is fully complaint in all areas of health & safety, licensing requirements are fulfilled, and buildings and facilities comply with all statutory duties and general best practice

• Oversee and strategically engage with sustainability reporting and carbon footprint improvements.

Team and Collaboration

• Line manage and support the Building Maintenance Technician ensure any areas for development and training are identified and addressed

• Supervise the Building Maintenance Technician’s work schedule and rota to support business needs

• Act as the main point of contact for internal queries about building maintenance

• Attend weekly delivery meetings and share information across teams

• Manage and monitor the maintenance ticket system and ensure requests raised by colleagues are promptly and efficiently resolved

• Develop and maintain relationships with key contractors (housekeeping, lift servicing, fire & security)

• Collaborate with the Inclusion Manager to enhance BAC’s facilities to enable better access for all in line with BAC’s commitment as a ‘Proactively Inclusive Venue’

• Coordinate with…