Job Description

Our opportunity for you

We are looking for a versatile and outgoing individual to join the team as a Weekend & Evening Duty Manager, working on a casual basis, to support our community hire and lettings activities. The hours are not fixed, but the majority of shifts will be on Saturday and Sunday with shifts between the hours of 7am to 10pm dependent on bookings. Occasional weekday evenings may also be offered.

The type of person we are looking for is likely to possess infectious enthusiasm, a reliable and highly organised individual, who can multi-task, with a professional and friendly disposition. He or she will be resilient, driven, determined, and ambitious.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a leading educational organisation at the cutting edge of educational development.

This post is based in Tamworth at Landau Forte Academy Amington on Woodland Road and Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Sixth Form on the Ashby Road and will report to the LFE Manager. For any queries about the role or to arrange a tour of the site please contact Sophie Hammond shammond@lfct.org.uk

Key information

Start date

: ASAP

Salary

: 12.21

Closing Date

: 26th September 2025

Person specification

The person we are looking for should have experience in the following areas:

Worked within the hospitality industry and have excellent customer service skills Experience in a facilities or building maintenance environment Duty manager/caretaker experience A good multi tasker and logical thinker
We are also looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:

Able to work on his or her own initiative, be reliable and trustworthy Committed to the broader education of young people Able to work successfully as part of a highly effective team Excellent personal organisational skills and be a proactive, forward thinker Excellent time management skills Willingness to work unsociable hours to support the Academy facilities lettings business Excellent communication skills and confident working in a busy, demanding environment

Job description

Duties for this job will include (but are not limited to):

Meet and greet customers and facilitate the smooth running of external hires. Clearing and setting up of rooms including setting up of inflatables for parties Closing and securing the Academy including activation and deactivation of alarms Assisting with security issues Be the initial point of contact for all enquiries in person and via email Ensure all visitors are issued with badges in order to comply with the Academy's safety procedures Maintain a tidy and orderly work area across the site including the pool area Be responsible for all bookings during your working shift, ensuring the Academy is set correctly and kept tidy Working in the bar/coffee shop when required Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Academy's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health & Safety at work.
Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities relevant to the post as directed by the Chief Executive Officer, Deputy CEO or LFE Manager

What we can offer you

A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy

Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Landau Forte Academy QEMS & Tamworth Sixth Form

Landau Forte Academy QEMS joined the Landau Forte Charitable Trust in September 2011 and delivers education to 11-16 year olds. Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form is a purpose-built establishment providing Level 3 courses, both Advanced Level and BTEC, for the whole of Tamworth and beyond. The academies are located on a shared campus, but both operate from their own facilities, with Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form having new bespoke, accommodation, which opened in September 2011, with a new Sports Hall that opened in 2013.

The local area

Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links. Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham's bustling city centre.

Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42, junction 10

Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)

Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online

Visit

www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk

Job Types: Zero hours contract, Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Work Location: In person