Working with other members of the Operations team, under the leadership of the Facilities Manager, to ensure the smooth running of the Abbey as a place of worship, visitor attraction, and venue for events and concerts.
Security for the premises and its contents. The post holder must be available for emergency call-out (as all members of the team are);
Open / closing the Abbey, setting up for and after lettings and ensuring the hirer complies with the conditions of hire.
Maintenance, security and safety of the Abbeys public areas;
Security and safety of the Abbeys commercial kitchen facilities
Keeping the Abbeys facilities and spaces looking fresh, operating to high standards of tidiness health and hygiene.
Carrying out minor maintenance tasks;
Reporting all defects / hazards immediately to the Facilities Manager
Operation of alarm, CCTV and security systems
Working knowledge of COSHH. health and safety compliance (ongoing training will be provided)
Assisting in the setting-up and taking down of staging and chairs for events
Building maintenance
Building and maintaining close working relationships with all other Abbey departments, those who organise events in the Abbey and other external groups and organisations
Counting and handling cash in accordance with the Abbey’s money handling procedures
Working the Abbeys Audio Visual, Recording and Livestreaming systems for concerts, events and service
Requirements :
You will need to have excellent inter-personal skills
You must have experience of being an Operations Assistant or Caretaker or working as part of an Operations Team or Facilities Management Team
You must have working knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations at work
Experience in operating audio visual systems or a willingness to learn how to do so.
Basic knowledge of the Health & Safety requirements for cleaning equipment and chemicals used
A well organised team player with the ability to work under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of people from a variety of diverse backgrounds
Sympathy with and an understanding of the values, vision, and mission of Bath Abbey
You will need to have a flexible and proactive approach to work and a can-do attitude
Experience of working in a church environment is desirable though not essential
Strong problem-solving skills
The ability to work independently
Drive and enthusiasm to maintain and operate buildings to the highest standards for our Congregations, Visitors, Volunteers, Choirs, Clergy and Staff