Hall Keeper

**JOB PROFILE**

**Post Title**:Hall Keeper (Casual) (2 posts)

**Grade**:Real Living Wage, currently £10.90/hr

**Location**:St. Peter’s Civic Hall, Carmarthen Town Council.

**Accountable to**: Town Clerk

**Hours of Work**: There are no fixed hours set and you will be requested to work whatever hours the needs of the business may from time-to-time demand. Hours of duty are to be worked in accordance with the needs of the service and at the direction of the Administrative
Officer.

**Main Job Purpose**:

- To adopt a flexible approach to the hours of working.
- To be responsible for maintaining and cleaning the civic hall, kitchen, foyer and all ancillary rooms to all floors.
- To ensure the whole premises are kept secure at all times.

**Principal Accountabilities**:

- To be presentable at all times as the representative of Carmarthen Town Council to all users and hirers of St Peter’s Civic Hall
- To be available to open and lock up the civic hall as and when required to accommodate the users and hirers of the hall.
- To ensure the main hall, balcony, light & sound room, changing rooms, bar area, kitchen and equipment, all other areas including ancillary areas such as stairs, toilets, passages are kept clean, tidy, and presentable at all times.
- To arrange the furniture in the main hall to accommodate individual hirers requirements and remove and store all furniture after each event in readiness for the next event.
- To greet hirers when required and advise on the safe use of the platform lift, fire evacuation procedures, first aid equipment etc.
- To advise the Operations Officer of any major repair and maintenance requirements.
- To attend to minor repair and maintenance requirements where appropriate.
- To liaise daily with the Administrative Officer on all matters relating to the hall bookings and reservations and advise of any problems with users and hirers.
- To ensure that all specialist stage equipment is operational and advise of the need to replace defective equipment where appropriate.
- To advise on the need to employ specialist contractors on the maintenance requirements of all specialist equipment including lighting and sound equipment.
- To ensure necessary supplies are provided in the required areas of the hall, toilets and kitchen.
- To be prepared to receive training in the operation of the basic requirements of lighting and sound equipment and to assist Stage Technicians when required.
- To ensure that the premises is adequately heated for functions, taking note of meter readings where appropriate.
- To be responsible for operating plant and equipment such as lifts and stage curtains.
- To ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including Health and Safety matters.
- To ensure compliance with the Public Entertainment License.
- To be prepared to operate on a flexible basis when required.
- To assist with any other compatible work as required by the Town Clerk.
- Available (with support from colleague) to work split shifts, late evenings, and weekends, dependent on hall bookings.
- To complete necessary paperwork as directed by the Administrative Officer.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION - Post Title: Hall Keeper**

**Essential Desirable Method of Assessment**

Previous caretaking experience - Application form

Previous experience of dealing with the public in a work environment - Application / interview

Able to carry out cleaning duties - Application and move furniture.

Ability to carry out small general - Application maintenance tasks

Basic knowledge of safe working - Application practices

Personality:

- Approachable - Interview
- Friendly - Interview
- Efficient - Interview

Willingness to undertake training - Interview

Flexible - Interview

Date Prepared: 7th June 2023

**Application process**

**Equality of Opportunity and Special Measures for Under-Represented Groups**

01267 235199.

**Application Form**

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HK 0623