The Assistant Housekeeper will play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and overall upkeep of all areas across the Watermill Theatre Estate. This includes, but is not limited to, the theatre itself, dressing rooms, restaurant and bar areas, administrative offices, rehearsal spaces, and artist accommodation. All duties must be carried out in accordance with the Watermill Theatre's policies on Health and Safety, Hygiene, Environmental Health, and COSHH regulations.
Key Information
Responsible to Housekeeper
Department Housekeeping
Key relationships Catering, Operations Manager
Contract Part-time, permanent
Hours 13 hours per week
Your normal working week will consist of a total of 13 hours across the week. You may occasionally be asked to work additional hours to cover sickness or holidays and any additional hours will be scheduled, in advance, in full consultation with yourself and paid accordingly.
Location The Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury, RG20 8AE
Salary £25,575 per annum pro rata (based on 40 hour week)
Benefits Free onsite parking, discount in restaurant and bar, two complimentary tickets per production
Pension Contributions to Employer's Workplace Pension Scheme (5%)
Annual leave 5.6 weeks pro rata, including public holidays
Duties and Responsibilities
· Work unsupervised in the cleaning and regular upkeep of all areas of the Watermill Theatre Estate, including, but not limited to, the theatre, dressing rooms, restaurant/bar areas, administration offices, rehearsal rooms, artist accommodation.
· Restocking and ensuring supplies are available across the site.
· Together with the Housekeeper, when required, prepare an inventory and offer advice on improvements and upgrades to the accommodation facilities (e.g. bedding, lighting, crockery, cooking implements, etc.)
· Carry out all duties in compliance with the Watermill Theatre's Health and Safety policy and all statutory and legal requirements for Health and Safety, Hygiene, Environmental Health and COSHH regulations.
· Report immediately any Health and Safety and general maintenance issues such as dangerous steps or floor coverings, broken heaters or ventilation units, dripping taps, broken vacuum cleaners and kettles etc. and other equipment you come into contact with.
· Familiarise yourself with the Watermill Theatre's fire precautions and procedures and comply with them.
Organisational Commitments:
· Carrying out any other tasks that will be required on an ad hoc or continuing basis, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
· Undertaking relevant training and development as required.
· Driving change through actions and words that advocate inclusion and equality, creating a culture that recognises and celebrates diversity.
· Being accountable for the safety of yourself and others, in line with our Health & Safety Policy.
· Creating a positive working environment, underpinned by the organisation's values.
· Ensuring we are collecting and using data to inform decisions, demonstrate our impact and fulfil our funding conditions.
· Complying with all legal requirements relating to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
· Contributing to our environmental sustainability goals.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria: The successful candidate will meet the majority of these requirements
· Previous experience as a cleaner or housekeeper.
· Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
· Attention to detail, working quickly without compromising quality.
· Prioritisation and time management skills.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable Criteria: The successful candidate will meet some of these requirements
· Previous experience working in a commercial property open to the public.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £25,575.00 per year
Expected hours: 13 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person