Job Title: Part-Time Buildings Manager

Location: Fitzrovia, London. Mainly in the chapel but some homeworking considered
Position Type: Part-Time (1.5 day per week (flexible hours) plus opportunity to work extra hours if needed
Salary: 1.5 days (10.5 hrs)/wk, annual salary of £9,256.50

Overview
The Fitzrovia Chapel, a Grade II* listed building and former hospital chapel, is seeking a highly organised Part-Time Buildings Manager to join its small team to oversee the maintenance, safety, and security of the chapel. The ideal candidate will have a background in facilities management (ideally in a heritage setting), a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage diverse tasks related to the upkeep of this historic landmark.

Key Responsibilities include:
Fire and Smoke Alarm Management:
• Liaise with our supplier, timetable works and ensure legal compliance.

Security Systems Oversight:
• Liaise with our supplier for the maintenance and monitoring of the burglar alarm system.

Other Buildings Oversight:
• Identify, timetable and prioritise areas such as electrical and heating maintenance to ensure they are working and legally compliant.
• Liaise with external suppliers and the facilities team in the square.
• Work with our Health and Safety Consultant.

Specialist Repairs:
• Identify and prioritise specialist repairs required for the preservation of this heritage building.
• Work closely with contractors and specialists to schedule and oversee necessary repairs.
• Maintain an updated log of all repairs and restoration projects.

Timetable of Activities:
• Maintain a timetable of activities, events, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with event organisers, ensuring that chapel activities do not compromise
the integrity of the building.
• Implement measures to minimise disruptions during events and maintenance
activities.

Administrative Duties:
• Handle administrative tasks related to chapel operations such as relevant licences
and health and safety documentation and staff training.

Exhibitions and space hires:
• Liaise with hirers and installers to complete risk assessments and regularly being on hand for exhibition installing and deinstalling days when needed

Experience and Qualifications:
• Experience in facilities management, preferably in a heritage or historic building context.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and experience with fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with security systems.
• Experience of writing risk assessments.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• IOSH training is desirable.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing and electricals is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly as part of a team.

How to Apply:
Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience (and why the role is a good fit for you) to madeleine@fitzroviachapel.org by 26 March.

The Fitzrovia Chapel is an equal opportunity employer.