Keith Assirati-Wilkie
Wilton,Wiltshire
Summary
Experienced Senior Facilities Manager with attention to detail and a results-orientated nature. Possessing exceptional commitment to quality and service in hard and soft FM and leadership. Adept at providing strategic and hands on leadership whilst scanning the horizon to identify emerging challenges. Focused on maintaining smooth and efficient operations. Initiative-taking and resourceful professional with top-notch communication skills and a disciplined approach. Offering 10+ years of progressive experience including working within historic environments, aligned with in depth knowledge of Facilities Management systems and procedures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
14090
14090
years of post-secondary education
Work history
General manager
National Trust
West Oxfordshire
02.2025 - Current
- Managed key stakeholder relationships for smoother operations and project engagement.
- Led the Sustainable Futures Program efficiently, delivering the cost saving and new strategy direction whilst maintaining the visitor operation and major projects.
- Established successful partnerships with other companies for mutual growth.
- Fostered a high-performance culture, resulting in increased productivity.
- Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
Senior Facilities Manager
National Trust
London
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Influence national Facilities Management strategy and imbedding strategy within London and South East Region
- Member of multiple project boards delivering region wide projects including grouped building projects, delivery of renewable energy projects and data cleansing built asset management system
- Member of regional Compliance group to ensure all portfolios are safe and secure for operation
- Member of Climate and environmental governance board developing regional strategy to adapt and combat climate change
- Facilitation of Conservation Management Reviews & Climate Impact Assessments at several portfolios across the region
- Ensure all operational Facilities Managers are operating safely, sustainably and efficiently
- Recruiting and inducting new Facilities Managers across London and South East
- Assisted teams with implementing new recommendations and revising instructions for staff
- Guided regional senior leadership toward improved organisational structures and better solutions for identified problems
- Scrutinised existing and proposed methods and procedures
- Developed and implemented training & development plan for the National FM cohort including IOSH and IWFM level 4
Facilities & Business Services Manager
National Trust
Buckinghamshire
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Managed all hard & soft FM for Cliveden portfolio
- Working with Property Leadership Team to ensure a smooth visitor operation, increased visitor numbers & member retention
- Maintained strict health and safety compliance through diligent inspections, mitigating potential risks
- Designed, recruited and established Facilities and Business Services department to underpin National Trust strategies
- Managed Let Estate, holidays business & all operational buildings
- Developed & implemented planned preventative maintenance schedule to protect National Trust built assets
- Working with key stakeholders such as, tenants, Hotel Management, conservation officer, Local Authority and consultancy colleagues
- Developed new partnership working with Hotel management delivering an increase of circa £200k P/A to Cliveden through wedding business
- Balancing outcomes to protect National Trusts built assets and historic significance whilst building commercial resilience
- Project manager for small & medium projects
- Member of project team for large projects such as, Visitor Infrastructure Project, Conservatory Café and Generator House
- Created sustainable improvement initiatives to ensure efficient use of energy, resulting in reduced energy use of 25% against baseline
Site Manager
Wokingham Borough Council, The Colleton School
Berkshire
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed all hard and soft facilities management for day to day operations, led on improvement projects to facilitate safer and more engaged learning environment
- Governor on school board with responsibility for Health and Safety, outdoor learning, and ensuring compliance
- Effectively managed a facilities team which included, training, supervision, appraisals, and allocation of work
- Created and implemented cost-effective rolling annual maintenance plan, whilst identifying key improvement areas across school grounds
Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Worker
Health Care New Zealand
Taupo, New Zealand
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided support to a range of clients with differing mental health and/or addiction needs
- Developed relationships with medical, welfare, educational and other agencies regarding referral and service provision for clients
- Aided clients with accessing relevant community services such as education, training and employment to enhance well-being.
Head Engineer
Office Test/ London Pat Testing
City of London
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Promoted to lead team of over 20 engineers, ensuring all work was completed to highest standards within deadlines
- Collaborated with on-site directors, operations managers and supervisors to ensure smooth delivery
Education
Directing Safely - Health and Safety
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
11.2024 -
Managing Safely - Health And Safety
Institution of Occupational Safety And Health
03.2024
Project Management Framework -
Institute of Project Managers
Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireFED Program: Future Engage Deliver -
National Trust
Great People Management -
National Trust
Asbestos Management -
Wokingham Borough Council
WokinghamPool plant operators course Institute -
Institution of Swimming Pool Engineers
WokinghamSDK125 : Sciences -
The Open University
Electrical Testing & Inspecting No 2377 : Construction -
City & Guilds
WokingA-Levels : Performing Arts -
Henley College
HenleyGCSE - undefined
The Piggott School
TwyfordSkills
- Proven multi-disciplinary team leadership
- Leading & influencing teams providing efficient and effective service
- Hard and Soft Facilities Management
- Project Management
- Historic Building Management
- Negotiating contracts & Service Level Agreements
- Contract Management
- Strategic Facilities Management
- Budget Management
- Internal & External stakeholder Management
- In depth knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
Timeline
General manager
National Trust
02.2025 - Current
Directing Safely - Health and Safety
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
11.2024 -
Senior Facilities Manager
National Trust
06.2022 - 02.2025
Facilities & Business Services Manager
National Trust
12.2017 - 06.2022
Site Manager
Wokingham Borough Council, The Colleton School
01.2013 - 01.2017
Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Worker
Health Care New Zealand
01.2010 - 01.2012
Head Engineer
Office Test/ London Pat Testing
01.2007 - 01.2010
GCSE - undefined
The Piggott School
Managing Safely - Health And Safety
Institution of Occupational Safety And Health
Project Management Framework -
Institute of Project Managers
FED Program: Future Engage Deliver -
National Trust
Great People Management -
National Trust
Asbestos Management -
Wokingham Borough Council
Pool plant operators course Institute -
Institution of Swimming Pool Engineers
SDK125 : Sciences -
The Open University
Electrical Testing & Inspecting No 2377 : Construction -
City & Guilds
A-Levels : Performing Arts -
Henley College