Job Description

Overview

Due to retirement, Bath Forum is looking for a skilled and proactive

Premises Manager

to help care for our unique and much-loved building. Home to a wide variety of concerts, events, and community activity, Bath Forum is not only one of the South West's leading arts and performance venues but is also the home of Life Church Bath, an active Christian church community that meets weekly on Sundays and throughout the week.

This is a pivotal, hands-on role for someone with both the practical skills to maintain and improve our building day-to-day, and the confidence to manage larger capital works and contractors with professionalism and care.

Duties

Carry out a wide range of routine maintenance and small works across the building, including: Electrical tasks (e.g. socket/switch replacements). General carpentry (e.g. fixing doors, handles, fittings). Basic decorating. Plumbing (e.g. fixing leaks, replacing toilet seats). Respond quickly to emerging issues and proactively maintain the fabric of the building. Work with the General Manager on coordinating larger capital projects, which in the past have included work such as: - Replacing industrial heating and ventilation systems.- Roofing Works.- Modernising backstage or front-of-house facilities. Work with the General Manager in supporting the Church Leader and Staff on issues in our building affecting church life. Manage work with Contractors as appropriate on scope, schedule and oversight of external specialists. Carry the responsibility, with the management team, for matters of:
- Health & safety- Fire safety and compliance- Record-keeping and site documentation

Collaborate with both venue and church staff to ensure smooth operation across all activities. Prioritise and plan works to minimise disruption to live events and church gatherings.

About You

You have solid background and practical experience in general building maintenance and repair in the professional context. Confident in basic plumbing, electrics, decorating, and carpentry. Experience managing contractors and larger works is essential. Organised and capable of balancing daily tasks with longer-term projects. A good understanding of H&S requirements, with experience maintaining relevant logs and compliance records. A team player, comfortable working in a diverse and values-led environment. Ideally, you have experience in a public, community, or performance space. Knowledge / experience of Buildings Insurance and IT and Networking might be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a warm, purpose-driven team in one of Bath's most iconic buildings. Work on significant capital upgrades as part of our continued investment in the venue. Help shape the future of a space that serves both the arts and community.

How to Apply

Please upload a Cover Letter detailing why you would enjoy and suit the role and your CV on Indeed, alternatively (if you have a query regarding the role) email Gena on bbomanager@bathforum.co.uk
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. All records will be held for a period of three months after which time they will be disposed of unless there is a specific request from the applicant to store the details. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Bath Forum Ltd is owned by Bath Christian Trust (a charity registered by guarantee, registered charity number 1085602) and managed by Bath Forum Limited, a private limited company registration number 8434485.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bath BA1 1UG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person