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