We’re Hiring – Site Manager at Wombourne Civic Centre

📢 Vacancy: Site Manager – Wombourne Civic Centre

Salary: £17.00 per hour (£33,592 per annum) | Average 38 hours per week | Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 5:00pm

Wombourne Parish Council are looking for an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of Wombourne Civic Centre, our busy and much-loved community venue at the heart of village life.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a hands-on, can-do attitude and a passion for delivering excellent service in a practical, customer-facing role.

The successful candidate will play a crucial part in ensuring our Centre is safe, well-maintained and welcoming for all users – including fitness classes, private hires, community events and Parish Council meetings.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and supervise the site team, including the Deputy Site Manager, Site Facilitator and cleaning staff
• Create weekly work programmes and task schedules to ensure efficient operation across all shifts
• Open, secure, and maintain the Civic Centre and grounds to a high standard, including basic repairs and maintenance
• Support hirers and events, providing a visible, helpful presence during bookings and key community functions
• Ensure building safety compliance, including booking and overseeing PAT testing, fire alarm servicing and emergency light inspections
• Liaise with contractors, monitor site services and manage supplies and stock levels
• Oversee room layouts created by the Admin Assistant, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Provide support when required, including welcoming visitors and conducting venue tours in the Admin Assistant’s absence
• Respond to emergencies and support out-of-hours needs as a keyholder

Your Working Pattern:

This role is based on a 4-week rolling rota, averaging 38 hours per week (see job description document below for rota), with regular evening and weekend shifts. Hours are shaped around Civic Centre bookings and the rota of the part-time Superintendent. Additional weekend hours may be required and are paid at the standard hourly rate.

A full rota is available upon request.

Who We’re Looking For:

You’ll need to be:

• Reliable, punctual and flexible
• Able to lead a small team and work independently
• Comfortable with manual handling, practical maintenance tasks and using tools
• A great communicator with excellent customer service skills
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as required
• Ideally based within 15–20 minutes of the Civic Centre to respond quickly in emergencies
• A holder of a Full UK Driving Licence

Relevant qualifications (First Aid, Fire Warden, NVQs) and experience with caretaking, health and safety, or compliance responsibilities are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• A varied and rewarding role in the heart of the Wombourne community
• A supportive working environment and friendly team
• Opportunities to develop skills in site management, event coordination and building compliance
• NEST pension scheme, uniform provided and 21 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your covering letter and completed application form to:

Mrs Rachael Wright
Clerk to Wombourne Parish Council
Wombourne Civic Centre, Gravel Hill, Wombourne, WV5 9HA
📧 Email: enquiries@wombourneparishcouncil.org.uk
📞 Phone: 01902 896300

🗓️ Closing Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 5:00pm
📅 Interviews: Week commencing 2nd June 2025
🚀 Start Date: Monday 14th July 2025

👉 Key documents:

Site Manager – Job Description

Site Manager – Application Form

Site Manager – Person Specification

Wombourne Parish Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. References and pre-employment checks will be required.