Full Time: 40 hours per week. Actual days/hours of work vary by season.
Location
Arundel Castle is a restored medieval castle located in Arundel, West Sussex, England.
Role Summary
A ‘hands on’ role leading the maintenance, conservation, and cleaning of the Castle. This role combines day-to-day operational responsibilities with planning, undertaking, and supervising works to preserve and enhance the Castle. The emphasis of the role changes between the open season (April to October) and the closed season (November to March). The role requires flexibility, combining regular duties with operational and staff matters as they arise, including weekend, bank holiday, and event working.
The role reports to the Castle Manager and requires liaison with other Heads of Departments and some direct contact with the Castle Trustees.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
All Year
* Daily coordination & supervision of maintenance & cleaning staff together with external contractors.
* Managing staffing rotas & records to ensure adequate resourcing.
* Conducting checks/testing/record keeping to ensure operational compliance.
* Promoting and ensuring safe working practices.
* Responsible for weekly checks of the fire alarm system.
* Preparing the site for events and taking down afterwards.
* Recruitment of staff members as required.
* Preparing/taking down the Visitor route in the Castle.
Primarily Open Season
* Ensuring adequate maintenance & cleaning staff resources.
* Prioritising operational matters and progressing other projects.
Primarily Closed Season
* Undertaking building/refurbishment projects.
* Implementing planned maintenance and cleaning regimes.
* Supporting the Security team with General Houseman duties.
General
* Long-term works planning including addressing matters in the 10 Yearly Plan prepared by the Castle Architect.
* Any other reasonable duties as required by the castle management.
Work Routine
Open Season – The Castle is open 6 days a week (not Mondays) for six months, with a maintenance presence required from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm.
Closed Season – Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
Occasional evening and weekend duties when events are in the castle.
Holidays
28 days (including Bank Holidays) to be taken avoiding castle events/busy visitor weeks.
Other Benefits
Free car parking is provided. After one year’s service, life assurance, permanent health insurance, and private health insurance are provided, along with pension contributions.
Salary : Dependent on experience £30,000 to £32,000 pa
Closing Date: 11th October. Early applications are advised.
Person Specification
Essential
* Maintenance/practical experience
* Full Driving licence
* Ability to use IT software
* Health & Safety knowledge
* An organised approach
Interpersonal Skills
* Reliability and punctuality
* Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills
Particular Circumstances to Consider
* Ability/Availability to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
* Flexibility in working patterns
Physical/Health Requirements
* Must be able to access all areas of the site.
* Work will include some heavy lifting.
Desirable
* Additional IT skills
* Heritage Building experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/10/2024
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