Heritage Services manage some of the UK’s most impressive buildings in Bath including the Victoria Art Gallery and the Pump Room & Roman Baths, that is visited by over 1 million people each year.
The Operations Team performs an essential role in preparing these sites before they open to the public, keeping them safe and running smoothly during the day, and setting up/striking for functions in the evening. This role involves a wide range of duties that include general cleaning, washroom replenishment, security, patrolling and porterage duties.
Day Operations Assistants work four days of 0700-1600, have two days off, then work four days of 1300-2200, have two days off and so on.
Applicants must be well presented and confident when working in a busy public environment. The ability to carry out work involving manual handling is essential and training in this and other key tasks is provided.
The film on ’24 Hours in Heritage Services’ gives a flavour of what it is like to work in the department. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHp5i-_z9BI&feature=emb_title
For an informal conversation about this post, please email the Operations Supervisor, Hannah Barrow Hannah_barrow@bathnes.gov.uk
To apply, please use the online application facility.
Closing Date: 17/01/26
Interview Date: Applications will be viewed on a weekly basis but will only be responded to after the closing date has passed.
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