Facilities & Compliance Officer – Westonbirt National Arboretum

About the role

Forestry England is seeking a Facilities & Compliance Officer to join the Capital Development team at Westonbirt, the National Arboretum. You will be responsible for ensuring that a portfolio of around 40 built assets – including tenanted properties, offices, visitor facilities and dwellings – meet all relevant compliance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead building and facilities compliance activities across the Westonbirt site.
• Maintain and monitor compliance of all built assets, ensuring adherence to health, safety and building regulations.
• Support the District Building Surveyor with minor construction works and remedial projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan and implement compliance improvements.
• Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Experience in facilities management, building compliance or a related field.
• Good understanding of UK building regulations and health & safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary of £33,854 per annum.
• Contribution of 28.97% towards a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Access to employee benefits scheme (STaR) and free entry to National Arboretums.
• Free parking at Forestry England sites.