Facilities Assistant

The Facilities Assistant will support the Facilities Manager in the effective management, maintenance and safe operation of Kiplin Hall, the Grade 1 listed Hall, Grade 2 listed ancillary buildings and rental properties owned by Kiplin.

The role will support the planning and delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance, coordination of emergency and reactive works, assist with contractor management, estate monitoring and the implementation and of appropriate health and safety policies, procedures and records.

Working closely with the Facilities Manager, staff team, contractors and external specialists, the post-holder will help ensure that the estate is well maintained, safe, compliant and operated effectively. The role will also provide practical support with the care and development of the wider estate and grounds as required.

Post: Facilities Assistant

Dates: This is a one-year fixed term post from the start date

Location: Kiplin Hall, near Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6AT

Salary: £28,000 pro rata (£11,200 per annum)

Hours of work: 16 per week flexible, schedule to be agreed with line manager

Responsible to: Facilities Manager

See the role description at www.kiplinhall.co.uk/jobs for further details and a role profile about the position

Closing date for applications – Noon on Thursday 29th October 2026

Interviews to be held – Monday 16th November 2026

This is the ideal date for us and we hope to be able to interview everyone on this date. There may be some flexibility if required. Interviews can be held on site or digitally depending on candidate preference. Interview questions will be provided several days in advance.

If you are interested in applying for the role of Facilities Assistant, please send your CV and a covering letter of a maximum of 2 sides of A4 only which shows how you meet the criteria for the position. Please send this information to [email protected]

or Kiplin Hall, Near Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6AT

For informal discussion please contact James Etherington at [email protected] to arrange a phone conversation or zoom discussion.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £11,200.00 per year

Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Work Location: In person