At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at the Bridge Achievement Centre, making a difference every day.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days holiday, free membership perks, and discounts on events and cafes.
- Other info: Full-time, term-time role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be a key player in an educational setting, supporting outstanding learning experiences.
- Qualifications: First Aid qualification and ability to manage facilities; enthusiasm is a must!
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Duty Manager - Connect Centre (Fixed Term)
Are you ready to support, inspire and make a difference every day? We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and customer centric Duty Manager to join our dynamic team, overseeing the daily operation of our Bridge Achievement Centre. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in an educational environment that supports both students and staff. From ensuring a safe and welcoming experience for students, staff and visitors you will support the staff to enable them to deliver outstanding learning experiences for the students in their care. We would love to hear from you if you find either of these opportunities appealing.
As Duty Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth, safe and effective day-to-day operation of the school. You will support staff on site and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and carry out basic maintenance tasks. You will ensure facilities are maintained to the highest standards and that all visitors enjoy a safe and positive experience of the school.
Hours, Pay and Benefits
Hours:
- Full time, term time contract on a fixed term basis, working 37 hours per week
- Full-time fixed term maternity position, working 37 hours per week
Pay:
- 35 days holiday per year (inclusive of Bank Holiday entitlement) and rising with length of service
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free Newport Live membership for you
- Discounted membership for eligible family members
- Discount in our cafes
- Access to colleague discounts for our shows and events
- Free parking on site
- Uniform will be provided
Key Experiences and Qualifications
- Current First Aid at Work Qualification
- Possess sound knowledge of the operation of a facility
- Able to organise and prioritise own work and to meet deadlines
- Able to work under pressure
- Managing buildings, equipment and resources
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and personal motivation
- Ability to work early mornings and evenings
- Be physically able to undertake all aspects of facility work including lifting and carrying
- Current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (beneficial)
- Possess IOSH Working Safely or above (beneficial)
- Able to carry out building and grounds maintenance (beneficial)
- Be able to use basic hand tools for maintenance and grounds maintenance (beneficial)
Role Requirements
Reporting into the Community Leisure Facility Manager, you will provide high-quality support service to school staff, students and contractors.
Main responsibilities include:
- Be responsible for the security of the venue, equipment and for the opening and closing of the venue at the beginning and end of the day
- Manage defect reporting, safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment and take necessary action to ensure the equipment is compliant and any corrective action is taken
- Regularly tour and inspect all areas of the venue and grounds to identify maintenance, security, safety and cleaning requirements and to take prompt action to deal with matters requiring immediate attention to ensure a high‑quality service for all customers and meet minimum operational standards
- On every shift be responsible for the venue to ensure high presentation standards are maintained
- Monitor environmental conditions throughout the venue and manage the building control systems as required and report any defects for rectification immediately
- Ensure that all areas of the building are prepared in advance of the staff and students arrival
- Be a principal key holder and respond to out-of-hours emergencies as required
- Undertake routine administrative and technical work as directed by the Community Leisure Facilities Manager or other service specific managers
- Carry out routine daily grounds and building maintenance to ensure the facility is safe and fit for purpose
Additional Requirements
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For more information on the role, please contact our recruitment team on 01633 656757.
