Operations Assistant

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Day Operations Assistant to join its Heritage Services team. The role involves preparing and maintaining heritage sites for public enjoyment, including cleaning and security tasks. Candidates should be confident in public settings and able to manage manual handling duties. This fixed-term position provides an exciting opportunity to improve people's lives in the community. Training will be offered, and the council values inclusivity and diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Community impact

Qualifications

• Well presented and confident in a busy public environment.
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
• Willingness to learn and undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare heritage sites for public opening.
• Ensure safety and smooth operation during public hours.
• Perform cleaning, replenishment, and porterage duties.

Skills

Manual handling

Public interaction

Teamwork

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

Fixed Term Contract from 16 March 2026 until 31 October 2026

Heritage Services manage some of the UK’s most impressive buildings in Bath including the Victoria Art Gallery and the Pump Room & Roman Baths, which are visited by over one million people each year.

About the role :

The Operations Team performs an essential role in preparing these sites before they open to the public, keeping them safe and running smoothly during the day, and setting up / striking for functions in the evening. This role involves a wide range of duties that include general cleaning, washroom replenishment, security, patrolling and porterage duties.

Hours :

Day Operations Assistants work four days of 0700-1600, have two days off, then work four days of 1300-2200, have two days off and so on.

About you :

Applicants must be well presented and confident when working in a busy public environment. The ability to carry out work involving manual handling is essential and training in this and other key tasks is provided.

The film on ’24 Hours in Heritage Services’ gives a flavour of what it is like to work in the department. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHp5i-_z9BI&feature=emb_title

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Hannah Barrow, Operations Supervisor on 01225 477813 or email [e-mail]

Interview date :

Applications will be viewed on a weekly basis but will only be responded to after the closing date has passed.

No agencies please.

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work / life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.