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Description
The Heritage Building & Facilities Manager will oversee the day-to-day building operations of Battersea Arts Centre. As a busy and vibrant arts, community and events space this role will be key in preserving and enhancing this iconic venue's charm and atmosphere. This role will ensure this historic Grade II* listed RIBA award winning building, and its private road and community garden are maintained to the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality. As the Building Manager, you will drive our sustainability commitments through the development of innovative and environmentally conscious practices. We are seeking a Building Manager who is passionate about the care, upkeep and development of our venue to enhance the overall experience for both visitors and staff. This role alongside other Operational Managers will respond and oversee emergency call outs and may be called on out of hours as we are an operational building and open to the public.
- Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice procedures in building maintenance;
- Good understanding of the safe and effective use of power and hand tools;
- An interest in sustainable practices;
- Understanding of statutory compliance including EIRC fixed wiring and emergency lighting test reports;
- Knowledge of sustainability management;
- Knowledge of maintenance care practice standards in a listed heritage site;
- Practical experience of managing maintenance and external supplier contracts;
- Practical experience in managing premises and facilities operations in a public venue;
- Practical experience in one or more of the following skillsets: general repairs, painting and decorating, electrical, joinery and plumbing;
- Experience in maintaining an outdoor garden space or heritage building;
- Experience working in a venue that champions accessibility;
- Experience of managing a BMS system;
- Efficiency and organization with the ability to prioritise maintenance tasks
- Manage day-to-day operations of upkeep and maintenance across BAC's building, private road, and community garden
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Maintain all facilities to meet customer service standards and health & safety regulations
- Monitor and deliver the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule
- Keep administration, record keeping, invoicing and inspections up to date and fit for purpose for the annual health and safety audit. Develop and implement new systems as necessary. Ensure clear and timely H&S reporting
- Whenever practicable, personally maintain and repair facilities (plumbing, electrics, painting, etc.) avoiding significant contractor costs
- Ensure the building is fully complaint in all areas of health & safety, licensing requirements are fulfilled, and buildings and facilities comply with all statutory duties and general best practice
- Oversee and strategically engage with sustainability reporting and carbon footprint improvements.
Please apply via our recruitment potal