The Parish of St Alban & St Stephen, within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, is recruiting a Site Supervisor to look after its church buildings, parish centre, presbytery and grounds. The work centres on keeping the site clean, safe and secure, carrying out routine safety checks and minor repairs, overseeing contractors and coordinating volunteer cleaning teams. It is a part-time weekday post of 15 hours a week, mostly working independently, with occasional out-of-hours emergency response. Willingness to take health and safety training is part of the fit.
What the job involves
- Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the church buildings and grounds
- Carry out routine safety checks and keep accurate records
- Ensure fire safety equipment, emergency lighting and escape routes remain compliant
- Liaise with contractors and oversee works on site
- Undertake minor repairs and maintenance
- Report larger repairs to the Parish Priest or Parish Administrator
- Support and coordinate volunteer cleaning teams
- Open and secure buildings, set alarms and follow site security procedures
- Monitor external areas and take action during adverse weather
- Support statutory inspections and maintenance programmes
- Monitor and replenish cleaning, kitchen, toilet and sacristy supplies
- Record utility meter readings
What’s required
Experience
- Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, maintenance or similar role
Skills & knowledge
- Practical problem-solving skills
- Works on own initiative
- Organised and reliable, able to manage a varied workload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Respectful, sensitive and professional with a wide range of people
Other
- Willing to undertake health and safety training
- Occasionally available to respond to emergencies outside normal hours
- Embodies the diocese's values of competence, reliability, honesty, perseverance and love
Nice to have
- Experience in a church, charitable, faith-based or community organisation
What’s offered
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
- Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
- Reward Gateway discounts on a range of products and services
- Pension with 5% employer contribution and salary exchange
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance and death in service benefit