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Exciting opportunity to foster cultural impact with Arts Council England as a Facilities Assistant
Overview
Salary
£28662
Location
Manchester, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Arts Council England plays a strategic role in uplifting arts, museums, and libraries by providing public funding and investments. As an equity-promoting entity, we're dedicated to driving substantial growth in the cultural sector while reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve.
Role Summary
- Greets staff and visitors and contributes to cordial meetings.
- Handles purchase orders and maintains records efficiently.
- Manages stationery supplies, mail, refreshments and maintenance records while ensuring continuous operation of the office.
- Ensures a healthy and safe work environment.
Role Requirements
- Experience in a customer-oriented role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Understanding of health and safety protocols.
- Reliable with good timekeeping skills.
- A 35-hour work week with occasional after-hours duties.
Application Process Details
- Apply via official application portal (CVs and cover letters not accepted).
- Visit our website for detailed job description and more on application process.
Arts Council England is an organization dedicated to supporting arts, museums, and libraries through public funding and strategic investments. We are committed to making a significant impact in the cultural sector and fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
The role: As an Assistant in the Facilities department, you will be a crucial part of our Estates and Facilities Team at our Head Office in Manchester. Your responsibilities will include greeting staff and visitors, assisting with meeting arrangements, managing purchase orders, maintaining records, and ensuring the office runs smoothly. You will also handle stationery and refreshment supplies, mail, and maintenance records, and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate should have experience in a customer-facing role, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and possess excellent communication skills. A good understanding of health and safety protocols in the workplace is desirable. Reliability and good timekeeping are essential, as you will be expected to work 35 hours per week with occasional out-of-hours duties.
Benefits: Arts Council England offers a range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and participation in the Arts Council Retirement Plan, a final salary scheme. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We offer an interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Applications details: Interested candidates should apply through our official application portal. Please note that CVs or cover letters are not accepted as part of our recruitment process. For more information on our application process and to view the job description, please visit our website.
