View Vacancy – Maintenance Manager, Estates Team, UK Mission to the United Nations

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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory

Estates

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

The British Government’s Consulate and UK Mission to the UN in New York is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Estates Team as the Maintenance Manager. This is a meaningful role which supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US – contributing to work shaping international diplomacy to make a real difference globally.

The US Network offers a unique, career-enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a comprehensive benefits package- including generous leave, competitive insurance options, a top-tier 401(k) programme, and access to world-class learning and development resources.

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and supporting employee wellbeing through a structured hybrid working model that includes opportunities for remote work and flexible hours, where operational needs allow.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic international environment spanning the British Government’s extensive network across the United States and the United Kingdom, which includes the Embassy in Washington, the UK Mission to the United Nations, multiple Consulates, and other Government Offices—comprising over 900 staff and supporting the work of approximately 30 UK government departments and agencies.

The Maintenance Manager in the Estates Team, leads on the planning, implementing and supervising of all maintenance work for the owned and leased property portfolio for all diplomatic staff at our New York post. You will manage contacts with existing stakeholders, manage the maintenance budget and line manage the Mover and Maintenance Team (MMT). You will work under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, and assist the Facilities Manager in continuously improving the post’s Maintenance Policy and Strategy. You will contribute to strengthening UK-US collaboration in by supporting our people through our commitment to high level Corporate Services. Positioned within The Estates Team you will work closely with internal stakeholders such as diplomats and team mates at all grades and external partners including vendors, landlords, and technicians.

We’re looking for a resourceful, dedicated team player, a professional with experience in maintenance, general construction, and management. You’ll bring strong communication, organisation and leadership skills and a commitment to high quality and timely work.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Manage the maintenance of the property portfolio.
• Manage 3 Maintenance Staff (MMT) – scheduling, meetings, reviews, and payroll management.
• Purchasing and Invoicing.
• Meet with and select vendors, contractors, landlords, building management/super, concierge staff, company staff and their dependents in person at site visits and vendor offices.
• Travel to sites for inspections and maintenance.
• Cover for staff leave on MMT.
• Document and report on projects to Line Manager on daily, weekly, quarterly basis as needed.
• Lead on renovation projects.
• Project Management.
• Responsible and Accountable Budget Management in cooperation with the procurement team/finance.
• Effectively liaise with other Estates Team members and departments within the wider organisation.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• Mover and Maintenance Team consisting of three people.
• $450k maintenance budget.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

• Experience of working in a fast-paced building maintenance or service environment (or related field).
• Ability to prioritize, effectively manage and execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of local building codes and previous training Health and Safety standards (OSHA).
• Budget/Resource and staff/ line management experience.
• Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with vendors, contractors, landlords, building management/super, concierge staff, company staff and their dependents in person at site visits and vendor offices.
• Ability to lift occasionally 35lb in weight; climb stairs, ladders, bend, or reach, in line with general maintenance related activity.
• Ability to move between several job sites per day by walking or using public transport.
• Strong team player who can work flexibly based on the changing needs of the team and business, including coverage for resilience on MMT.
• Strong office skills and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite especially Outlook, Excel and Word and CoPilot AI.
• Clear and confident communicator, with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  
• Holds one of the following passports: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: Expert

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable skills / experience / qualifications:

• Contract management and procurement experience.
• Project management experience.
• Relevant studies or degree programme.
• General maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle (van) subject to operational requirements.
• A valid drivers’ licence.
  

Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service

Application deadline

14 July 2026

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Region

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory

United States

Location (City)

New York

Type of Post

British Consulate General

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

USD

Salary

$68,490

Type of Salary

yearly

Start Date

17 August 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.

Eligibility

You must have the right to live and work in the US in order to take up this role, whether in your own right or as a dependant, and be able to demonstrate that when required. If you are not a US citizen, dual US citizen or US Permanent Resident, it is your responsibility check your eligibility to work for a foreign government in the United States, and specifically to work in this role at this location, and provide proof of your eligibility via an Employment Authorisation Document or other relevant document when required. The UK Government does not routinely sponsor work visas; the job advertisement will state clearly whether sponsorship is available.

You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.

Core Hours/Hybrid Working

While many jobs in the US Network are able to offer flexibility in terms of working hours, core business hours are 09:30 to 15:00 (in the local time zone) Monday through Friday.

Employees will be expected to work from office full-time during the first 90 days of employment. After this time employees may work from home no more than 40% of the working week, subject to operational needs.

All working hours and hybrid working are position specific and subject to change at any time, without notice. If you have any questions, please address them with the hiring manager.

Working Patterns:

Site visits and office presence are expected for this position and may occur at times outside of the core hours in order to accommodate residents and vendors at our properties.

Learning and Development

The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.

Unique Tax Rules

Please note that the tax arrangements imposed by the US on staff working for foreign governments, as well as those imposed by the UK Treasury on British and dual nationals working for the UK Government overseas, are atypical. The UK Government cannot withhold taxes (including FICA) on behalf of a US taxpayer. Instead, a US taxpayer is required to file taxes as if they are self-employed, and a FICA allowance is granted for those required to pay the employer contribution. Certain categories of staff (for example dual UK-US nationals and some visa holders) who work at Consulates General are not subject to US taxes. For those not subject to US taxes the UK Government reduces gross pay to a level broadly equivalent to taxed net pay. There are also social security implications for dual UK-US nationals. Please keep all this in mind when looking at the salary and the benefits package. If you are offered a job with the UK’s US Network you will be given further tax and social security information relevant to your personal circumstances and place of work; you are advised to consider this information and its impact on your circumstances carefully – potentially with the advice of a tax professional – before accepting a job.

Additional information

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 14 July 2026.

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.

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