INTERNAL ONLY - Caretaker

Job Title: Caretaker
Hours of Work: 15 hours per week
Salary: Grade 1 £13.45 - £13.78 (£25,948.82 - £26,585.48)
Holidays: 30 days, plus 4 public holidays (pro rata)
Location: Burgh Hall Peebles
Reports To: Operations Manager
Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026

Job Purpose:

• Ensure the security/ safety of the building and those using it.
• Maintain a high standard of general tidiness in the hall and outside area surrounding the hall, by cleaning all public areas and office space.
• Ensure rooms/ hall are prepared and available for hirers, with any equipment checked and laid out prior to use. Setting up rooms or providing furniture and equipment to the requirement of the user group.
• Notify the need for cleaning materials and other goods and services as required.
• Ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Take delivery of orders and ensure their safe storage.
• Check that all cleaning equipment is in safe and efficient working order before use.
• Deal with visitors and enquirers to the hall
• Attend to administration relating to bookings and hires, this includes use of Microsoft Outlook for reviewing calendars and sending emails.
• Ensure the hall is kept in a good and safe state of repair, reporting any maintenance needs.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the organisation.
• Represent Live Borders internally and externally e.g. at networking events, meetings, conferences and exhibitions to enhance and strengthen the company’s profile
• Promote equal opportunities in service delivery.
• As an employee you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by your work activities carried out.
• Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information, instructions and / or training received.
• This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the job. It is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement to undertake such other duties as may be required to meet the needs of the Service or Live Borders
• Ensure services meet Health and Safety standards established by Live Borders
• Comply with, and ensure compliance with, all Live Borders policies and procedures
• Undertake any other reasonable duties which may be requested by Live Borders.