Site Manager
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,793 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry, NN11 3SD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IRC167426 |
Summary
**Important notice**
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
We’re looking for a Site Manager to join us at Canons Ashby to take care of the daily operations here.
This is a permanent full time role.
You'll need your own transport as there is no public transport to our site.
What it's like to work here
Although based at Canons Ashby, you'll be part of a small friendly team, some of whom work across the South Warwickshire and Northamptonshire portfolio of properties including Upton House and Gardens, Farnborough Hall and Lyveden New Bield.
What you'll be doing
Day to day, you’ll be responsible for planning and running the on-site operations at Canons Ashby. You’ll work closely with the cross-portfolio Property Operations Manager and others in the operations team. You’ll be working closely with the Facilities and Support Services team, the Retail and F&B team, the Garden team, The Collections and House team and the Welcome team. You will be part of the Duty Management team on a rota and can expect to cover up to two days per week and one in three weekends.
You’ll be part of the property leadership team organising or attending internal and external meetings. In these meetings, you’ll be welcoming a broad range of external partners and associates on behalf of the Trust.
You’ll be responsible for key parts of the visitor experience across the site, leading for accessibility and compliance; making sure our work systems are always safe
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
operational leadership and property management experince
delivering visitor experience and service excellence
compliance and risk management
team leadership and development
financial and resource management
stakeholder engagement and communication
Additional criteria for all other applicants
experienced in the practical aspects of managing a house and garden site
proactive and focused on solutions, mindful of the operational needs of a site
highly organised and skilled at planning, with a good eye for detail
adept at working to multiple deadlines and managing your own workload
a skilled communicator who can forge strong relationships, both externally and internally
a problem-solver, able to work on your own initiative
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
We’re looking for a Site Manager to join us at Canons Ashby to take care of the daily operations here.
This is a permanent full time role.
You'll need your own transport as there is no public transport to our site.
What it's like to work here
Although based at Canons Ashby, you'll be part of a small friendly team, some of whom work across the South Warwickshire and Northamptonshire portfolio of properties including Upton House and Gardens, Farnborough Hall and Lyveden New Bield.
What you'll be doing
Day to day, you’ll be responsible for planning and running the on-site operations at Canons Ashby. You’ll work closely with the cross-portfolio Property Operations Manager and others in the operations team. You’ll be working closely with the Facilities and Support Services team, the Retail and F&B team, the Garden team, The Collections and House team and the Welcome team. You will be part of the Duty Management team on a rota and can expect to cover up to two days per week and one in three weekends.
You’ll be part of the property leadership team organising or attending internal and external meetings. In these meetings, you’ll be welcoming a broad range of external partners and associates on behalf of the Trust.
You’ll be responsible for key parts of the visitor experience across the site, leading for accessibility and compliance; making sure our work systems are always safe
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
operational leadership and property management experince
delivering visitor experience and service excellence
compliance and risk management
team leadership and development
financial and resource management
stakeholder engagement and communication
Additional criteria for all other applicants
experienced in the practical aspects of managing a house and garden site
proactive and focused on solutions, mindful of the operational needs of a site
highly organised and skilled at planning, with a good eye for detail
adept at working to multiple deadlines and managing your own workload
a skilled communicator who can forge strong relationships, both externally and internally
a problem-solver, able to work on your own initiative
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places