What You'll Be Doing

Keeping our spaces running

• Support the day-to-day running of BN1 Arts HQ and Brighton Youth Centre.
• Work with SLT, Course Leaders, Events, Student Services, and tutors to support curricular and extracurricular activity.
• Help prepare spaces for lessons, rehearsals, auditions, performances, showcases, gigs, and other events.
• Assist with setting up and providing technical support for external events where required.
• Log and report building faults promptly.
• Work with Facilities/Studio Manager and the senior team on repairs, improvements, and refurbishment projects.
• Assist the Facilities/Studio Manager with general estates duties.

Looking after our equipment

• Make sure teaching rooms have the equipment they need for the day's activity.
• Respond to tutor and staff equipment requirements.
• Regularly check equipment to make sure it is safe and in good working order.
• Maintain the BN1 Arts equipment asset list.
• Identify and report faults quickly.
• Make recommendations for new or replacement equipment where appropriate.
• Use your knowledge of music and creative equipment to help support staff and students.

Security & opening/closing

• Ensure site users follow BN1 Arts security procedures.
• Open and secure the building as required.
• Set and deactivate security alarms.
• Check that windows and doors are secure.
• Ensure equipment is switched off and safely stored.
• Check that lights and air conditioning are switched off where appropriate.
• Ensure displayed equipment is appropriately secured/alarmed.
• Make sure the building is secure before leaving.

Keeping BN1 looking its best

• Check that the building is clean and tidy before staff and students arrive.
• Monitor the environment throughout the day.
• Check that cleaning standards are being maintained.
• Liaise with contracted cleaners and report any issues.
• Monitor toilet facilities and report plumbing or sanitation issues.
• Empty bins and vacuum reception areas when required.
• Help keep the area immediately outside BN1 Arts clean and welcoming.

Health & Safety

• Be familiar with BN1 Arts Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintain awareness of potential hazards across both sites.
• Ensure staff and students follow relevant Health & Safety requirements.
• Report non-compliance or concerns to the Facilities/Studio Manager.
• Help maintain safe working environments across our studios, teaching, and shared spaces.

Supporting our community

• Help maintain a welcoming and professional environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Support positive behaviour across our sites.
• Work collaboratively with staff and students to resolve practical issues.
• Help ensure our spaces are accessible, inclusive, and fit for purpose.
• Be approachable and professional when working with young people.

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and punctual.
• Practical and hands-on.
• Highly organised.
• Good at managing competing priorities.
• A confident communicator.
• Comfortable working independently.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with others.
• Proactive and able to spot what needs doing.
• Calm under pressure.
• Interested in music, performing arts, or creative environments.
• Comfortable working across two sites.

Essential

• Excellent timekeeping.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Knowledge of musical/creative equipment.
• Good Health & Safety awareness.
• Understanding of budget management.

Desirable

• Full clean driving licence.
• Knowledge of music production and recording software.
• Experience working in an education, arts, music, events, or similar environment.
• Experience of working with young people.

Why Work at BN1 Arts?

Because you'll be part of a creative community where the spaces you look after are being used to make things happen. You'll see students develop from their first rehearsal to their first gig, performance, recording, or production. You'll work alongside creative practitioners and help create the environment in which young people can develop their skills and confidence. It's a practical role, but it has a real impact.

CREATE. COLLABORATE. COMMUNITY. That's BN1 Arts!

Safeguarding

BN1 Arts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment checks, including references, an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check, and Right to Work verification. The successful candidate will complete BN1 Arts Safeguarding and Prevent training and will be expected to follow all relevant safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. All staff are expected to participate in relevant training and development to ensure they remain up to date with safeguarding responsibilities.