JOB TITLE: Building Services Coordinator
SALARY: £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
CONTRACT: 35 hour per week contract inc. evenings and weekends
REPORTS TO: Building Services’ Manager
CONTEXT: Wac Arts offers performing arts and media workshops for young people in the evenings and at weekends in the Old Town Hall, Belsize Park. The Old Town Hall is a 7 day/week operation (may include bank holidays). The Building Services are an integral part of the team at Wac Arts, responsible for assisting the building’s many diverse users.
In addition, we have strong partnerships with several companies who rent office space from us.
We also hire out our space for rehearsals and events.
Following is an overview of the role but not exhaustive.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the Building Services Manager in daily operations by acting as deputy when required, helping oversee service delivery and maintaining smooth operational performance.
- Oversee and coordinate the Housekeeping department, including internal staff and external agencies and contractors, overseeing rota management, ensuring compliance, and providing active on-site supervision.
- Carry out a programme of remedial work necessary for the upkeep of the building and facilities, including; painting, repairs, plumbing, carpentry, basic electrical work and gardening.
- Format and prepare rooms ready for hire and subsequently reformat and make them ready for future events in a timely and efficient manner including the setting up of required AV equipment.
- Open, close, secure and alarm the external and internal building doors appropriately.
- Act as a key holder registered with the police service, if required.
- To attend the site as and when required in the event of out of hours alarm activations.
- Ensure that health and safety legislation and regulations are adhered to, providing administrative support for compliance activities, including risk assessments and COSHH record management.
- Assist and take the lead in the organisation of regular fire drills, and assist with fire risk assessments, as required.
- Ensure that fire exits and fire routes are kept clear at all times.
- Make adjustments to heating, lighting, toilet facilities as required.
- Ensure that all contracted works are undertaken in a proper and responsible manner that minimises inconvenience to all other users of the building.
- Ensure team members know where you are and how to contact you at all times while on duty or on call.
- Assist all users of the building with reasonable enquiries and requests.
General
- Ensure your DBS check is complete, valid and up to date.
- Maintain relevant training standards, professional skills and knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Working towards obtaining Personal Licence Holder (PLH) status to support the Building Services Manager.
- To comply with all Wac Arts policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.
- Provide excellent customer service to all users of the building.
- Promote the values of Wac Arts, at all times.
- Any other duties which may be required and/or directed by line manager or wider management team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Excellent communication and IT skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Naturally helpful, pro-active attitude, and have an ability to remain calm under pressure
- Polite and friendly
- Able to relate well to people of all ages, including young people and elderly
- Ability to prioritise in a busy environment, managing time effectively to deliver tasks to deadlines
- Flexibility to work within a growing environment, and eager to learn more as the role progresses
The role requires an enhanced DBS clearance which we will arrange for the successful candidate.
To apply, please visit our website www.wacarts.co.uk and complete the online application form.
Application closing date, Monday, 20th July 2026
Please Note: We will evaluate applications as they come in and may offer the role prior to the closing date, reserving the right to close this advertisement early.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
