Estates Manager

Full time
40k-50k Wed, 30 Sep 2026
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published - Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Job Summary The Museum is looking for an Estates Manager.

Job Description Estates Manager Full-time, London 46,000 per annum

About 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  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 managem

Job Requirements Estates Manager Full-time, London 46,000 per annum

About 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  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 buildin

Job Responsibilities Relevant 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 Overview

Job Title:

Estates Manager Salary: 40k-50k

Hours:

Full time
Artform:
Museums Role:
Technical & Production

Contract:

Permanent Closing date:
Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Location:

London|view on Google Maps

Job:
Estates Manager Job:
Estates Manager Organisation:
Royal Air Force Museum Postcode: NW9 5LL

How to Apply

Please 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 2026

Contact name:
Michelle Grant Contact email: [email protected]About Royal Air Force Museum The 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…