Full job descriptionFacilities & Compliance OfficerWestonbirt Arboretum | Competitive Salary | Full-Time Hours | Permanent
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Facilities & Compliance Officer to join the Capital Development Team at Westonbirt Arboretum.
This is a varied role supporting a diverse estate of more than 30 buildings and structures, including visitor facilities, offices, workshops, residential properties, and commercial tenancies.
Reporting to the Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose, while supporting staff, visitors, contractors, and stakeholders across the estate.
Key Duties*Lead the delivery of statutory and mandatory building compliance across the estate.

*Take responsibility for key compliance areas including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, gas, electrical systems, DSEAR, and lifting equipment.

*Monitor compliance performance, identify risks, and ensure issues are resolved effectively.

*Maintain accurate property records and compliance documentation using digital property management systems.

*Coordinate maintenance programmes and statutory inspections across the estate.

*Oversee specialist contractors and ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with required standards.

*Monitor contractor health, safety, and environmental performance.

*Procure works through approved contracts and frameworks and manage associated budgets.

*Monitor energy and water consumption and support sustainability and Net Zero initiatives.

*Oversee private utility networks and planned preventative maintenance programmes.

*Respond to utility failures and service disruptions and coordinate appropriate solutions.

*Lead building and site security assessments.

*Support security arrangements across the estate, including oversight of CCTV systems where required.

*Ensure routine inspections and facilities checks are completed and recorded.

*Travel across the estate to inspect facilities, oversee works, and support operational teams.

*Provide guidance and support to colleagues undertaking facilities-related responsibilities.

*Assist with office improvements, minor estate projects, and reactive maintenance activities.

Requirements*Experience in facilities management, property compliance, building management, or a related discipline.

*Strong understanding of statutory compliance and health and safety requirements within buildings.

*Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and construction-related responsibilities.

*Experience supervising contractor activities and facilities-related works.

*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

*Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

*Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

*High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.

*Experience preparing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.

*Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

*Full UK driving licence.

*Relevant facilities management, building compliance, health and safety, construction, or property-related qualifications, or equivalent professional experience.

*Membership of IWFM, RICS, CIBSE, IFMA, or a similar professional body, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent expertise.

Desirable:
*Experience using GIS or mapping software.

*Experience in specialist compliance disciplines such as asbestos management, water hygiene, or electrical compliance.

*NEC contract management experience.

*Construction site supervision or facilities-related project delivery experience.

*Legionella management qualifications.

*Asbestos Duty to Manage or UKATA training.

*SMSTS, SSSTS, or similar health and safety qualifications.

What We Offer*Opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most unique and inspiring outdoor environments.

*A varied role combining facilities management, compliance, sustainability, and estate support responsibilities.

*Autonomy and responsibility across a diverse property portfolio.

*Opportunity to contribute to sustainability and Net Zero initiatives.

*Supportive working environment within a dedicated Capital Development Team.

Interested?If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, purpose, and the chance to work in an exceptional natural setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV.