Senior Facilities Officer: Project Management

The London Library

About The London Library

For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK’s greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity.

About the Project

Join us as we embark on a significant, multi-year Building Connections Campaign to improve our building, increase our public impact, make our collection more accessible, support the needs of our growing membership, and ensure our long-term sustainability. The project includes:

• A Discovery Room, to provide a new, permanent, dedicated space for learning and participation events.
• A Basement back-of-house catering kitchen.
• Renovation of our 6th Floor Suite, including a new Roof Terrace.
• An accessible lift.

Further details of the project are available at londonlibrarybuildingconnections.co.uk

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Facilities Officer – Project Management to join our dedicated Buildings and Facilities Management team and support the project. In this pivotal role, you will:

• Support and deliver our major building project.
• Oversee maintenance and improvement programmes.
• Arrange contractor works and liaise with colleagues across the Library.
• Report to the Buildings & Facilities Manager.
• Occasionally work weekends and out of hours as required.

About You

You are an enthusiastic professional with:

• A formal qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience in facilities project management, ideally within the charity, cultural, or not-for-profit sectors.
• A strong background in facilities management or managing refurbishments and maintenance projects.
• Experience in construction and maintenance environments, with a thorough understanding of H&S law and construction regulations.
• Excellent budget management and project finance skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• A collaborative and methodical approach to achieving organisational goals on time.

Personal attributes include:

• Being pleasant, approachable, and helpful, even under pressure.
• A flexible attitude towards working hours, including out-of-hours cover when necessary.
• A willingness to adapt and assist with various tasks as needed.

Why Join Us?

The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.

If you are passionate about using your skills to contribute to the development of The London Library, we want to hear from you!

Please note: We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK.