The Cranfield Community Centre Charity is seeking to employ a part-time Building Manager to support the day to day running of the Community Centre. The post offers a guaranteed 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday to be worked flexibly by agreement. The post holder will be expected to work additional hours at weekends to support events and functions, on a 2-to-4-week schedule, for which additional payments will be made.
The post offers a starting salary of £10.75 per hour, 25 days holiday year (pro rata) and the opportunity to join a workplace pension scheme.
General Duties
- General maintenance and repairs of the internal and external areas of the building, liaising with contractors as required.
- Checking and cleaning internal spaces, between contract cleans, including but not limited to, vacuuming, cleaning kitchens and toilets, mopping floors etc.
- Checking and cleaning of the external spaces including but not limited to entrances, exits, car park, paths, flowerbeds, removing litter and debris. Keep paths and entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.
- Management of rubbish and waste, ensuring that rubbish is stored appropriately and arrange disposal. Keeping waste areas clean and tidy.
- Interrogating the on-line booking system, liaising with hirers, caterers, suppliers and preparation and set-up of rooms for bookings.
- Implementing fire safety regulations, including weekly fire alarm checks, Health and Safety regulations, emergency procedures and the rules for evacuating the building. Be the first point of contact, responding to out of hours intruder alarm activation and securing the premises if necessary and monitoring CCTV.
Essential Skills and Personal qualities
- Be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Be practical and have proven hands-on experience in building maintenance.
- Understand safe working practices and health and safety legislation.
- Be reasonably physically fit to deal with lifting and carrying.
- Have good IT skills, able to use email, Word, Excel and access the booking system.
- Be self-motivated with a proactive mind-set and able to priorities workload.
- Have good communication skills to deal with a wide variety of people.
- Be responsible, reliable and honest and able to work alone and as part of a wider team.
To apply please forward your CV and a covering email giving your reasons for applying for this post to
communitycentre@cranfield-pc.gov.uk
Closing Date 20th August 2021