Operations Assistant

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council, in Bath, is seeking a Day Operations Assistant for heritage sites such as the Victoria Art Gallery and the Pump Room and Roman Baths. You will support opening routines, maintain safety, and help set up and strike for evening events.

Shifts run 07:00–16:00 four days, then 13:00–22:00 four days with two days off, with training provided for manual handling and other key tasks. Applicants should present well and be confident in busy public environments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning, washroom replenishment, security and patrolling duties.
• Porterage duties and setting up/striking for functions in the evening.
• Preparing sites before they open to the public and keeping them running smoothly during the day.

Skills

Manual handling

Public environment

Job description

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

About the Team

Heritage Services manage some of the UK’s most impressive buildings in Bath including the Victoria Art Gallery and the Pump Room & Roman Baths, that is visited by over 1 million people each year.

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.

About the Role

Day Operations Assistants work four days of 07:00-16:00, have two days off, then work four days of 13:00-22:00, 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.

Interview date: TBC

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.

*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.

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 peoples 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.