Facilities Support Assistant

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in York is seeking a Facilities Support Assistant to manage the Folk Hall, ensuring safety and comfort for users. This part-time role requires regular early morning, evening, and weekend shifts. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and knowledge of health and safety legislation. The assistant will handle various responsibilities including maintenance and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join us in making a difference in our vibrant community hub that serves a diverse range of local groups and events.

Benefits

Free uniform

Staff discount in the café

Qualifications

• Experience managing buildings and facilities.
• Effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance and smooth running of the Folk Hall.
• Ensure the building is safe and welcoming for the public.
• Undertake minor repairs and monitoring tasks as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Permanent, Part Time (21 hours per week - including evenings & alternate Saturdays)

*Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship

About the role

The Folk Hall operates as a vibrant community venue in the heart of New Earswick. The centre operates a programme of activity, which has four clear strands:

• Commercial business meetings, private celebrations and events
• A wide range of clubs and societies
• Local voluntary groups
• Internal JRHT and JRF meeting space

The Folk Hall is a multi-use venue and a hub for local community activity. It is open daily and has in the region of 200,000 attendees per year at a range of meetings and events or to make use of the Post Office, library or café. It is a vital community hub which is used by local residents as a place to meet, eat and socialise as well as by businesses, charities, the health service, vulnerable users and social groups who all book rooms for meetings. The postholder will be fully involved in identifying, managing and resolving the challenges that this will bring over the next twelve months.

The purpose of the Facilities Support Assistant is to assist with the smooth running of the Folk Hall and all its activities so that the building is safe and welcoming for members of the public and our staff and complies with all the relevant regulations. The Facilities Support Assistant also undertakes a range of planned preventative maintenance, monitoring tasks and general duties at the Folk Hall as well as minor repairs where required.

You will be given a free uniform to wear as well as a staff discount should you wish to purchase food or drinks in the Folk Hall Café.

Hours of work

The role includes regular early morning, evening and weekend hours, with early shifts starting at 7 am and late shifts ending up to 11pm or later on occasion. All shifts are planned and communicated in advance and on a rolling rota basis, early shifts and late shifts on alternate weeks.

You will also be required to work regular Saturdays.

About you

We are looking for an effective and organised individual who can manage multiple different priorities with a range of stakeholders. You’ll be used to managing buildings and facilities and have a good working knowledge of health and safety legislation and practices in the workplace.

If you think you can make a difference to our community then we would love to hear from you!

Our core priority

JRHT strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, providing high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well managed communities prioritising those in greatest need.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 18th January 2026.

Interviews will take place at The Folk Hall week commencing 2nd February 2026.

Please note that we may close the vacancy earlier than the date above so early application is advised.

Additional Information

We are a values driven organisation and our values drive our behaviours. We’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.