Grand Junction
Building Manager
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Grand Junction offers a busy programme of classes, cultural events, heritage tours, and private hires. The Building Manager will line-manage the Facilities Assistant and work alongside the Venue Sales and Events Manager and others in the Grand Junction team, to ensure the building is operational and ready to support delivery of this busy programme.
You will have overall responsibility for the maintenance, upkeep and repairs to Grand Junction, ensuring the provision of well-maintained and clean facilities for community, commercial and private hires and for all activities. You will lead on all building-related contracts and arrangements and liaise with private contractors. You will ensure that building meets all Health and Safety and Fire safety requirements at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance and Management of the Grade I Listed Church and Extension
- Ensure that the building is maintained and cleaned to the highest standards within the budget available, meeting all statutory and health and safety requirements, so that it accommodates all staff, volunteers, community, hirers, and other users
- Line-Manage the Facilities Assistant(s) and the casual facilities team to ensure the building is well-maintained and that all areas are set up for activities and events.
- Manage the relationship with all building maintenance contractors, ensuring they meet all of their contractual obligations, and that work is of a high standard
- Ensure that all regular statutory and health and safety checks (fire doors and exits, emergency lighting, fire alarm tests, fire drills, legionella tests etc.) are carried out and recorded
- Manage other supplier contracts and relationships e.g. intruder alarm, lift maintenance, cleaning contract etc.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and tested regularly e.g. ventilation, heating, AV, water testing, etc.
- Identify required repairs to the fabric of the building or equipment and ensure that they are carried out promptly within available agreed budget or following agreement with the Creative and Community Director.
- Arranging for the completion of, or carrying out where necessary, routine maintenance tasks, minor repairs, DIY duties, and external grounds work as required.
- Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, including undertaking light cleaning when needed.
- Monitoring the condition of external pathways, entrances, and outdoor areas so they remain accessible, well-presented, and safe for visitors.
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Line Management
- Overall line management responsibility for the Facilities Assistant(s), including conducting regular support and supervision and annual appraisals in line with PDT policy.
- Ensure holidays and sick leave are recorded and that cover is available as required during periods of staff absence and/or larger events.
- Ensure the Facilities Assistant(s) perform to the maximum of their abilities, identifying and providing for any training or support needs.
Health and Safety and Site Security
- Conducting regular security walk-arounds to ensure the building is secure and reporting any issues.
- Supporting emergency procedures such as fire evacuation and counter-terrorism measures and ensuring these are followed correctly during incidents.
- Helping embed Grand Junction’s health and safety policies across the building, ensuring staff and visitors follow required protocols.
- Carrying out regular fire alarm testing and making sure colleagues understand the correct actions in the event of a fire.
- Responding appropriately and professionally to challenging behaviour on site.
- Completing scheduled health and safety checks and inspections in line with agreed guidelines.
- Contributing to the development and improvement of health, safety, and security systems as building use evolves.
- Participating in ongoing training to maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant procedures.
Event and Community Programme Set-Up and Delivery
- Ensuring the setting up of spaces in a timely and accurate manner, including arranging furniture, equipment, and digital technology.
- Using the shared events calendar to plan weekly and monthly set-ups and pack-downs, coordinating with the Venue Sales and Events Manager where additional staffing is needed.
- Opening and closing the building as required.
- Ensuring the bar and stage are set-up for concerts and private events.
- Assisting in welcoming and supporting members of the public as part of the wider team.
- Working closely with café staff, the Venue Sales and Events Manager, and colleagues to ensure smooth and responsive service delivery.
- Meeting organisational requirements for DBS clearance.
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Event Management
- Acting as event manager or deputy manager for ticketed events and hires, in rotation with other staff members and freelance staff, overseeing staff and volunteers.
- Ensuring safe and efficient entry and exit of visitors and maintaining high standards of health and safety throughout events.
- Overseeing bar operations during events and supporting the delivery of a professional, positive visitor experience.
- Handling issues as they arise, making timely decisions and clearly communicating with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth event delivery.
- Supporting collaborative working across the wider staff team to deliver Grand Junction’s events programme.
Finance and Invoicing
- Working to and within an agreed budget to maintain the facilities
- Liaise with Creative and Community Director around larger financial issues
- Produce and send invoices to clients and chase up non-payment
- Purchase supplies within budget, needed for the smooth running of Grand Junction programme
Team Working
- Participating in team meetings, contributing ideas, and supporting continuous improvement of venue operations.
- Working closely with volunteers, providing clear communication and ensuring they feel valued and supported
Salary is £35,000 – £37,000, dependant on experience
Applications close at 10am on Tue 1 Sep 2026, interviews will take place on 7th and 8th September.
Grand Junction Building Manager JD & Person Specification
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Please read the job description and person specification closely, These can be found on our website: grandjunction.org.uk/job-opportunities
To apply, send a CV, covering letter of a maximum of 2 sides of A4, addressing the points on the person specification directly, with reference to the job description, and the equality and diversity form to recruitment@grandjunction.org.uk
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