Facilities Assistant, Gallery, London, Permanent, £28,000 annum

Our client, a gallery in London, requires a Facilities Assistant to join their Facilities Department. The Facilities Assistant would support the daily maintenance and operations of the gallery.

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily walks of the buildings, reporting findings to the facilities manager
• Maintain health and safety policies, with a focus on COSHH and risk assessments
• Oversee contractors on-site to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Open and close building as required, monitoring security and reporting breaches
• Perform general maintenance tasks
• Provide reception cover during silent hours and respond to office requests
• Handle porter duties, including deliveries and furniture installation
• Monitor fire exit routes to ensure they remain clear and accessible
• Prepare event spaces to meet high presentation standards for private hire
• Maintain external areas and consumables

Requirements

• Experience in providing facilities support
• Understanding of health and safety requirements with the ability to identify concerns
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training health and safety qualification, preferably NEBOSH and IOSH
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Proficiency in IT and Microsoft Office software

This is an excellent opportunity. Apply now!

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Val Wade Recruitment are actively looking for applicants from underrepresented communities, and pride ourselves as an equal opportunities’ employer.