This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional person to lead, develop, be hands on and grow the conservation joinery team from our well-equipped specialist craft centre in West Wycombe. You and your team will be right at the heart of the National Trust's important conservation work, helping our charity to look after some of the most precious and significant buildings and mansions in the London & South East region.
Internally, this role is known an 'Building Supervisor (Specialist Crafts)'
Salary: up to £41,000 depending on skills and experience.
This is a leadership and management role with a good amount of autonomy and an opportunity for you grow and develop a team that will be central to our regional conservation efforts. You will also be hands on working in the workshop developing the team and helping to create new windows, doors and staircases for example. Your team will include up to 4 bench joiners, at least 1 apprentice and a part-time business support person managing budgets, training, compliance etc.
You'll work from Park Farm at West Wycombe, our recently refurbished and modernised joinery workshop. You'll also regularly visit other National Trust places to discuss projects - there is a works vehicles available for this if required. There will be some, but limited, scope to work from home if required.
You'll report one of our region's Senior Building Surveyors and be supported by other specialist consultants. You'll work with a variety of people across the region, including property managers, building surveyors, facilities managers and project managers.
Our Specialist craft team is one of 9 across the country, so there will be opportunities to link up with other similar teams, sharing best practice, learning from each other and working collaboratively.
As well as getting to work in some truly spectacular places, you'll also receive training and development to help you thrive in your role.
We will provide training and development to support you in the role
You'll be responsible for leading and developing an enduring regional specialist craft capability that preserves traditional skills whilst promoting modern conservation techniques. As such, you'll manage and supervise a team of joiners including apprentices and will play an active role in their training and development by working with them in the workshop.
You'll be responsible for liaising with property teams about craft projects, working closely with them and others to bring conservation requirements to life.
You'll also be the site manager for our newly refurbished craft centre, managing risk and compliance, and taking a pro active approach to all aspects of work the joinery team carries out. This will include making sure the workshops, stores, vehicles and equipment are safe and comply with appropriate regulations.
You'll have the support of a part time business coordinator to assist you, including with National Trust systems, policies and ways of working.
Park Farm EY, Chapel Lane, West Wycombe, HP12 4BN
Closing Date: 02 August 2026
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