About us
Opened in 2007, Ropetackle is a busy performing arts venue with several events per week. Welcoming audiences of over 40,000 per year, Ropetackle is a unique community run organisation with a small team of employees and a dedicated team of 80 volunteers.
Ropetackle is looking for a cleaner to deliver weekend cleaning of the Centre prior opening to the public. There are several key spaces that require a daily clean: the foyer, auditorium, kitchen/bar, mezzanine room, dressing room, toilets, and office.
Opened in 2007, Ropetackle is a busy performing arts venue with several events per week. Welcoming audiences of over 40,000 per year, Ropetackle is a unique community run organisation with a small team of employees and a dedicated team of 80 volunteers.
Main responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for all aspects of the Centre, including (but not limited to) maintenance and repairs, insurance, rating, lease compliance and service charges
- Ensuring that the Centre (and the Trust) is fully compliant with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining a safe environment for staff, volunteers, performers, contractors and visitors.
- Support health and safety procedures, including building checks, reporting faults and maintaining records.
- Ensure maintenance issues are dealt with promptly and appropriately.
- Maintenance: Manage routine repairs, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and emergency responses for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Contractors: Hire and supervise external vendors for cleaning, security, catering, and waste management.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all properties meet legal health, fire safety, and building regulations.
- Budgets: Track operational spending, negotiate vendor rates, and find energy-saving efficiencies.
- Projects: Coordinate office moves, refurbishments, and space planning initiatives.
- Council: Liaising with Adur District Council (and its successor) in relation to all issues affecting the lease and maintenance
Personal specification:
·KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Leadership: Ability to supervise internal teams and manage third-party service
· Health and Safety: Basic accredited safety training such as IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or NEBOSH certificates to ensure regulatory compliance.
· Software Literacy: Basic familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or general workplace IT packages.
· Core Skills: Demonstrated competencies in basic budgeting, vendor coordination, and routine problem-solving
· Work collaboratively with the wider team to support the successful running of the Arts Centre.
· Qualifications: HND , IWFM Level 2 or Level 3 or equivalent industry experience.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION: ESSENTIAL
- Practical experience in building maintenance, caretaking, facilities or a similar hands-on role.
- Experience of decision making, including at the high level required to comply with the above responsibilities.
- Good understanding of general building repairs and maintenance.
- Confident problem solver with a "can do" approach.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with different people.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
- Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining a high-quality environment.
- Basic IT skills for emails, reporting and maintenance records.
- Flexibility to support events and occasional out-of-hours requirements.
Desirable
- Experience working in an arts, cultural, community or public venue.
- Experience working with contractors or during building projects/refurbishments.
- Experience supporting live events or performance spaces.
- Enjoys being part of a busy, creative and community-focused environment.
Working Hours:
- 30 hours over 6 days per week, including Saturdays
- flexibility is essential to fit around the many busy events we hold
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you available for a flexible working pattern?
Experience:
- Facilities maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
