Sefton Park Palm House Preservation Trust

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Title: Operations Assistant

Salary: £8.50 per hour

Hours: 16 hours a week (excluding breaks)

Reports to: Operations Supervisor, and through them the Visitor Experience Manager

Do you want to be part of something different?

Our passion for providing best service in all aspects of our work is reflected in the knowledge that we are guardians of this historic & iconic Liverpool legacy.

Can youassist with the day-to-day care and cleaning of the Palm House?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual and experience is essential.

Do you have a friendly and approachable character? Enjoy working as part of a small staff team and the flexibility to excel in this role across a diverse charity.

Purpose of the Role

Conservation

Youwill assist with housekeeping routines, to ensure the appropriate level of care and presentation within the Palm House.

Visitor Experience

Welcoming a large number of visitors each year, the Palm House needs expert care and attention. We’d like you to come and make sure we keep this special place clean, tidy and well-kept.

Venue Knowledge

You will communicate information gathered during cleaning routines which contributes to understanding of the Palm House.

Applicants must have the following knowledge, skills and experience:

  • Formal qualifications are not essential other than literacy and manual dexterity, but enthusiasm is essential.
  • Have exceptional cleaning skills.
  • Modest amount of relevant experience preferred or this could be the entry level.
  • Willingness to undertake continuing skills development and other training.
  • Good team player.
  • Have a pro-active, ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • Flexible approach, able to multi-task and work in collaboration with other departments.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Be well organised and reliable.
  • Have a great eye for detail, always being thorough in your approach.

Other Conditions

  • The job may involve evening and weekend work, some flexibility with hours is required.

Terms and conditions of service

The present terms and conditions of service for all staff are set out in the SPPHPT standard contract of employment supplemented by the policies and procedures which make up the Employee Handbook.

Application forms available from or download from our website.

Completed applications to be returned by 5pm onFriday20 April 2018 to .

Interviews to be held week beginning 23 April 2018.

Sefton Park Palm House Preservation Trust
Sefton Park
Liverpool
L17 1AP
T: 0151 726 9304

Charity number 1059957