JOB PROFILE
To work closely with the Co-Director’s and Building Manager to support the busy day-to-day operation of the arts and events programme at the Beacon.
RESPONSIBILITES
Facilities Duties
• To set up, service and clear rooms for a variety of events from meetings, social events and dance classes to concerts, exhibitions and theatre/dance shows.
• To ensure the venue is presented to the highest standard through daily inspections, routine maintenance and cleaning.
• To provide caretaking duties in regard of building security including opening and closing the venue.
• To ensure the maintenance of the Building Management System to meet statutory obligations.
• To ensure the Beacon is delivering on its sustainability targets as part of the company’s Green initiatives.
• To be an enthusiastic member of the team providing a first-class level of customer service to audiences and visitors.
• Organise and manage on a day-to-day basis their workload and priorities.
• Carry out basic general maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, painting and minor electrical.
Other Duties
• Engage in all aspects of safe and efficient working practices in line with Health and Safety at Work legislation and the company’s health and safety policy.
• Carry out any other duties that may be requested by the management team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Experience of manual work including setting up rooms for different functions with various layouts
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety
• Excellent customer service standards
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience of general maintenance
SKILLS & VALUES
• A team player who works with colleagues to secure stronger outcomes.
• A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to your work with a high degree of personal accountability
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB
• Ability to work with relevant IT packages particularly Office 365
• Must be able to follow instructions and work on your own without supervision
• The post holder will be expected to support our Vision and Mission and live our Values
• To work in accordance with the EDI policy of The Beacon
Summary
Job Title Facilities Assistant
Responsible to Building Manager
Contract 12 Hours
Hours Permanent
Salary Scottish Living Wage
How to Apply
Apply to Tessa Calder, Finance & HR Officer
recruitment@beaconartscentre.co.uk
Attachments required 1. A letter of application (one side A4 max)
2. CV (2 sides A4 max)
3. Name and contact details of 2 referees (referees will not be contacted prior to interview)
4. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (available on beaconartscentre.co.uk/what-we-do/work/with/us)
Email Subject Heading Facilities Assistant
Application Deadline 01/02/2025
Interviews As applications are received
Start Date As soon as possible
Should you have any access requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made to apply for this role, please contact recruitment@beaconartscentre.co.uk. The Beacon is committed to access, diversity, and representation, and we actively encourage applicants from different backgrounds and with different experiences to develop and strengthen the organisation, evolve our programmes, and better reflect the communities we serve.
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