Job Description

GET INVOLVED - WORK FOR US - BE DRIVEN BY THE GOOD WE DO

Do you want to make a genuine difference to society and for those in need?

Are you looking for your next exciting challenge?

Do you want to work for an organisation that cares about you, values you and looks forward to what we can do together?

Then come and join the team at YMCA Cheltenham, as our Property and Maintenance Coordinator

We are looking to recruit a Property and Maintenance Coordinator, with a sense of social purpose to help improve the lives of others and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and adults, throughout the County of Gloucestershire.

In return, you will receive a generous pension, life assurance, excellent ancillary benefits and you will become part of the YMCA Cheltenham family.

Being part of YMCA Cheltenham includes free gym membership for you and your household, as well as being invited to our fun and annual events exclusively for you and your family. You will also have access to and be in receipt of training and professional development opportunities for your entire career with us.

The role is 37.5 hours a week, based at Cheltenham and covering all sites in a hybrid model.

Salary is between 25,501 to 31,100 per annum, dependent on relevant skills, experience and qualifications.

ABOUT YOU

We are inviting applications for the role of Property & Maintenance Coordinator

,

based in Cheltenham but working across all of our sites.

To be successful in this role, you will:

have relevant experience working in a building maintenance, repairs scheduling or property compliance role;

have excellent administration skills and be confident in the use of technology, including electronic record-keeping and reporting;

have a problem-solving approach, in order to deliver a high-quality customer experience and ensuring that the company is efficient, safe and proactive;

have excellent interpersonal skills, be adaptable and able to handle people of all capabilities and attitudes;

be used to working in a busy office and have the ability to manage your own workload with minimum supervision, to tight deadlines and to work well in a busy office environment;

have a Level 3 in a relevant qualification or a desire to achieve this; and

be able to drive and have access to your own transport.

ABOUT US

YMCA Cheltenham, founded in 1855, is a registered charity and has become a leading provider of supported housing for the most vulnerable in Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside other works sports facilities, affordable housing and other charitable activities.

Organisational Values

YMCA Cheltenham is an organisation founded on Christian values and, as such, employees may encounter behaviours, artefacts, or other elements particular to or representative of the Christian faith in their workplace.

As an organisation founded upon the Christian Faith, YMCA Cheltenham draws its Values from the Bible, principally as described in Micah 6:8. Our Values are therefore expressed as follows:

OUR VALUES

YMCA Cheltenham will

OPERATE

with Equity, Integrity, Openness and Honesty.

YMCA Cheltenham will

ENGAGE

with Empathy, Kindness, Generosity and Grace.

YMCA Cheltenham will

BE

Thoughtful, Discrete, Ethical and Respectful to all.

Employees are not required to adhere to the Christian faith, nor any faith, and no such consideration is made by the organisation in employment choices nor in delivering its services - however, we do expect all employees to demonstrate the list of Values shown while in the workplace.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Property & Maintenance Co-Ordinator is a role within the Property & Maintenance Team. You will be part of a busy team, providing day to day support to the organisation. You will be the first point of call for Property and Maintenance queries, emails and administrative tasks, and coordinating repairs and voids and compliance works. Alongside that, you will assist the Head of Property and Maintenance in compliance and other property related tasks.

The role will help ensure that the Property & Maintenance Team runs smoothly and provides assistance both in the office and at our sites. You will be proactive in understanding the demands to the organisation's properties, prioritising the works needed and identifying where your work can make the greatest impact in achieving the Charity's aims and objectives.

The role will assist in ensuring compliance of Health & Safety regulation in all areas relating to the physical work environment.

The role will also assist in ensuring and supporting regulatory and legal compliance in all matters relating to the charity's buildings, physical spaces, equipment, vehicles and other property owned or employed by the organisation.

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

The organisation recognise that employees need a good balance between work and life.

We provide:

28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, for full time employees (pro-rated for part time employees), which goes up after two years length of service, up to a maximum of a further 5 days annual leave

Two additional wellbeing days, for full time employees (pro-rated for part time employees).

Colleague discount and rewards from hundreds of leading on-line and high street retailers.

Cycle to work scheme.

Generous contributory pension scheme.

Company sick pay.

Life Assurance of two times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones.

Free Health club cash plan, which offers money off glasses, dentistry and provides GP and consultant support. This also provides independent personal, workplace and financial advice.

Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people.

Free use of the organisation's sports facilities.

Occupational Health, to ensure health conditions are managed appropriately and reasonable adjustments are put in place.

Comprehensive training programme for staff across the organisation to help develop each and every member of the team.

Opportunities for employees to achieve relevant qualifications.

Social events for employees and their family throughout the year.

We are committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. We have procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

YMCA Cheltenham is committed to following safer recruitment guidelines. In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be able to demonstrate they have evidence to be eligible to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates will need to provide two satisfactory references, undergo a DBS check and demonstrate full employment history.

YMCA Cheltenham is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,501.00-31,100.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025
Reference ID: P and M Coordinator