Facilities Manager - Make Your Mark on a Historic Venue!
Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining beautiful, historic spaces? Are you hands-on, organised, and ready to take charge of the upkeep of a stunning Grade II listed building? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
As our new Facilities Manager, you’ll play a key role behind the scenes, overseeing the daily maintenance and management of our iconic theatre. From ensuring everything looks fabulous to keeping the building running like clockwork, you’ll be the go-to person for all things facilities. Working alongside our small, friendly team you’ll be managing two part-time staff, guiding them to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
This is a brand-new role, so you’ll have the opportunity to truly shape how the position evolves. Plus, you’ll get to dive into exciting capital projects that will preserve and enhance our venue’s legacy, making your mark on a truly special place.
If you're ready to make a real impact and take on a rewarding, hands-on role in a dynamic charity, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit www.thekenton.org.uk for more information.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who has:
* Practical skills and experience in managing premises and facilities in a public venue, including supervising other members of the team
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Health & Safety legislation policies and practice
* Understanding of statutory compliance including EICR fixed wiring and emergency lighting test reports
* Experience of repairs and maintenance, potentially in a listed building context
* Practical skills in DIY, plumbing, simple electrical tasks and gardening
* Understanding of fire alarm systems, firefighting equipment and emergency lighting
* Experience of sourcing and managing external contractors
* Good time management and ability to multitask
* Ability to work well in a small, dedicated team
* Flexibility with availability including possibility of weekend work
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft office (365)
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills
* Creative thinking, problem solving, initiative and flexibility
* ISOH trained or equivalent
* First aid trained
* Budgetary management experience
* Awareness of environmental sustainability
Terms and Conditions
Salary: £15,600 per annum
Hours: 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule including early mornings, evening and weekends depending on the operational needs of the business
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum including Bank Holidays pro rata (rising by one day per year of service to a maximum of 33 days)
Probation: This post is subject to a three-month probationary period
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Based at The Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 2BS
Application Process
Please email a CV and cover letter to: recruitment@thekenton.org.uk ensuring that Facilities Manager is included in the subject line. Please ensure you complete our Equal Opportunities form, which is available on our website, and send this together with your application.
For further information please contact Lottie Pheasant, Theatre Manager.
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 24 March 2025
In-person interviews to take place: week commencing 31 March 2025
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to submit your application early. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the deadline if a successful candidate is appointed.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Entertainment Providers
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