Venue Facilities Caretaker

_**WE ARE RECRUITING**_

**JOB VACANCY - VENUES FACILITIES CARETAKER, THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL**

The role provides a great opportunity to join and compliment the Thetford Town Council Venues & Events team which includes delivery of the events and hires within the Carnegie & Guildhall and the delivery of the Thetford Town Council town events programme. It will also include the supervision of the weekly markets and assist the team in the delivery of a programme of Market Place events throughout the year.

A desired skill would be some experience of general maintenance and ‘handyman’ skills to add value to the team.

The post is 37 hours per week and will require a flexible approach to weekly working schedules as weekend will be required.

David Brooks,

Venues Events & Marketing Manager

Thetford Town Council,

Cage Lane, Thetford,

IP24 2DS

**Application submission deadline: 12noon Friday 31st March 2023**

**Interviews will be conducted on Thursday 6th April 2023**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

To assist and facilitate the requirements of the venue hires and performers/artists for Carnegie & Guildhall.

To maintain the safety of all hirers, event participants and attendees, this will include fire marshal duties in the event of an emergency.

To carry out general cleaning tasks in the Carnegie & Guildhall.

To support event delivery staff with set up and pack down as well as bar service as required.

To provide supervision for the two weekly Markets and from time to time specialist markets, ensuring they are safe during set up, set down and operational period.

To ensure that all market traders have all relevant documentation to trade and comply to the TTC to the traders/users’ terms and conditions.

To carry out general facility checks and any minor repairs and maintenance in respect of Venues & equipment.

To assist and work across the Town Council departments with Town Council services, events, and activities.

Attend training courses and staff meetings as directed by the Venues Manager.

Be prepared to undertake tasks on behalf of the Town Council outside the normal remit of the role.

**HOURS**:37 Hours per week (The role will require weekend work)

**RESPONSIBLE TO**:VEM Manager

**Salary**: £20,258.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 31/03/2023