Facilities Assistant - Kensington Arts

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave 21+ days + Privilege Day

Flexi-time scheme

Pension schemes (Unified / DC)

Learning, Education and Development

Gym & pool discounts

Counselling and welfare support

Career break option after 3 years

Cycle to Work scheme

Free car parking

Job summary

Kensington Arts is a historic venue in the Isle of Man that hosts live music, performances and creative activities. The Facilities Assistant will own the day-to-day facilities, keeping spaces safe, clean and accessible while enabling rehearsals and events to run smoothly with a supportive operations team.

The role emphasises hands-on management, strong organisational skills and a customer-focused approach to create a welcoming environment for staff, hirers and contractors across the venue’s busy

Responsibilities

• Owns and manages day-to-day facilities for Kensington Arts to ensure safety, cleanliness, accessibility and security during rehearsals, workshops and live events.
• Maintains a welcoming presence, supports venue hirers and contractors, and assists with events and building works as they occur.
• Handles coordinating with the operations team and broader Isle of Man Public Service colleagues to support a busy arts venue.

Job description

About the role

Do you want a hands on role where you take ownership of a buzzing arts venue and see the difference you make every day? As Facilities Assistant at Kensington Arts, you'll keep the building, rooms and equipment safe, clean, accessible and secure so rehearsals, workshops and live events run smoothly. A visible presence across the venue, you'll help create a welcoming environment, work closely with venue hirers and contractors, and support events and building works as they happen.

Put your organisation, practical know how and people skills to work in a historic creative space filled with live music, performance and artistic practice. This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to build strong relationships across the wider Division, including VillaGaiety staff, while working closely with a supportive operations team. Relevant training will help develop your confidence and skills, creating the opportunity to make a real contribution to a venue at the heart of the Island's arts and culture scene.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

A basic police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.