Caretaker

Hall Manager

• Annual Salary: £28,598 - £30,518 plus London Weighting
• Job Type: Full-time, includes evening and weekend work

My client is looking for a Hall Manager/Caretaker to join their team. This role is crucial in providing excellent facilities to customers, ensuring they receive good value in a vibrant and well-managed environment. The position involves a variety of maintenance, security, and cleaning duties and requires a flexible, self-motivated individual who can work both independently and as part of a team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage site security and ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular safety checks, including fire and intruder alarms, window locks and emergency lighting.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks to prepare halls for use, ensuring they are safe and welcoming.
• Act as a key point of contact for hirers, providing necessary support and ensuring they understand their responsibilities.
• Coordinate with the other staff members to manage bookings and ensure smooth operation of events.
• Undertake general 'handyman' tasks and liaise with contractors for major repairs.
• Secure premises at the end of each shift, ensuring all sites are safe.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Good communication skills and the ability to handle situations with tact and empathy.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in security, maintenance, caretaking and cleaning of multi-use buildings.
• Proactive and able to initiate quality service within available resources.
• Knowledge of facilities management and building cleaning procedures.
• Full UK Driving License is essential.
• Desirable: Experience in minor building maintenance, administrative record keeping and managing financial transactions. Health and safety, first aid and safeguarding training are advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with London Weighting.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, with additional leave entitlement after 5 years.
• Corporate workwear and PPE provided.
• Training opportunities and Grounds Management Association membership.
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme with a significant employer contribution.