Job Description
Job Title: Casual Halls Assistant
Contract: Casual
Location: Town Hall and Neeld Community and Arts Centre
Salary: £11.39 per hour, Spinal Column Point 6 - 9
Primary Relationships:
* · The Venues team including the Head of Venues, Venues Officer, Facilities Officer, Technician, Duty Officer and other members of the Halls team.
* All users of the venues.
* Suppliers of goods and services for the Neeld Community and Arts Centre.
* All employees of Chippenham Town Council and Councillors.
Main purpose of role:
To assist with all duties relating to the management and operation of the Town Hall and Neeld.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Maintenance and cleaning of the venue including syndicate rooms, kitchen, bar, toilets, communal areas and equipment to a presentable, clean and tidy condition, ensuring the availability of soap, toilet rolls, towels and any other supplies needed.
* Preparing rooms as required for functions to include setting out tables, chairs and technical equipment ensuring that any specific requirements are complied with.
* Attending and assuming responsibility for functions in and out of office hours as required.
* Assisting with all aspects of hires including stock control and liaison with bar contractors and caterers.
* Assisting with minor repairs, surveys and routine maintenance as required to ensure the ongoing operation of the building, using equipment in accordance with the makers instructions.
* Opening and closing the building when required and assisting with the security of the Town Hall and Neeld and equipment.
* Providing information to hirers of rooms and general enquirers.
* Helping with the supervision of any suppliers making deliveries or any contractors working on site.
* Preparing supplies of tea, coffee and other light refreshments.
* In the case of an emergency, instruct and assist with health & safety procedures for building users
Special Conditions of the Post:
* To work the hours directed to ensure that the Town Hall and Neeld are opened and closed to meet the requirements of hirers.
* To be a lone worker with appropriate equipment provided, including a mobile phone to be carried while on duty.
* To be prepared to cover for the holiday, sickness and other absence of colleagues, including the Facilities Officer and Duty Officer.
* To be a designated Fire Warden if required.
* To be available, subject to operational requirements, to attend any relevant training courses, including manual handling.
* To wear the supplied uniform and name badge.
* To be a third line key holder and attend alarm call outs if required.
Health and Safety:
* The postholder must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and any other persons who may be affected by their work and report any hazardous conditions or practices which may cause injury to people or property.
* To co-operate with the Town Council to help ensure that all statutory provisions and regulations are complied with including Health & Safety, Fire Regulations and CoSHH.
Person Specification
Desirable
Working in a public facing building with a high footfall and both internal and external service users
Awareness of health and safety best practice
Essential
Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Confident in manual-handling and lifting of theatre equipment
Excellent face to face customer service skills and the ability to deal with a range of people in a professional and courteous manner
Adaptable to various areas of work
Good team worker, but also able to work on own initiative
Positive and self-motivated attitude
Equal Opportunities
Chippenham Town Council aims to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and has equal opportunities policies with which you are expected to comply at all times. The Council condemns all forms of harassment and is actively seeking to promote a workplace where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias, irrespective of disability, race, religion or beliefs, nationality, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, gender or marital status.
Work Remotely
* No
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.47 per hour
Work Location: In person