Town Hall Caretaker – Brixham

Devon Association of Local Councils; Brixham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Brixham Town Council seeks a part-time Town Hall Caretaker to maintain and secure their Grade II Listed Town Hall. This hands-on role involves overseeing the building's condition, supporting cleaning efforts, and ensuring a welcoming environment for community events. Join a dedicated team and make a real impact in your community.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Training and support provided

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or caretaking.
• Strong communication skills and a helpful, community-minded attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Town Hall is well-maintained, secure, and ready for use.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs, and oversee the general condition of the building.
• Monitor and review risk assessments to meet health and safety requirements.

Skills

Building maintenance

Health and safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping spaces safe, clean, and well cared for? Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work with variety and purpose? Brixham Town Council is looking for a part-time Town Hall Caretaker to join our small, friendly, and dedicated team.

This is a rewarding role at the heart of the community, helping to ensure that our Grade II Listed Town Hall runs smoothly and remains a welcoming space for all — whether it’s for council meetings, local events, private hires, or daily use by staff and tenants.

What You’ll Do:

Be the go-to person on site, ensuring the Town Hall is well-maintained, secure, and ready for use.
Carry out maintenance and repairs, and oversee the general condition of the building.
Support cleaning standards by managing occasional spot cleaning and stepping in when regular cleaners are unavailable.
Open and close the building for bookings and events, ensuring everything runs safely and efficiently.
Monitor and review risk assessments, helping to ensure the Town Hall meets health and safety requirements.
Be a helpful, approachable presence for users of the building — you’re the eyes and ears of the Town Hall.

What We’re Looking For:

A proactive, hands-on approach and good attention to detail.
Experience in building maintenance or caretaking.
Awareness of health and safety procedures (training can be provided).
Strong communication skills and a helpful, community-minded attitude.
Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays (with notice).

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that cares about its community.
Varied, active work with real impact.
Flexible part-time hours and supportive working environment.
Training and support provided where needed.

Hours and Pay:

24 hours per week over 4 days

Ready to take pride in a place that brings people together? Apply now and help us keep the Town Hall running at its best.

2 Amory Building
Cheriton Bishop
Devon EX6 6JH
Contact us
Company number: 12545316