Penarth Town Council is looking for a facilities officer to join its team and applications must be submitted by July 8.  

The job advertisement posted on Penarth Town Council's website said: "Penarth Town Council is looking for a friendly, hands-on individual to join our Facilities Team. The Facilities Team works hard to maintain, support and improve the Town Council's venues, events and open spaces. 

"The role requires flexibility with working on weekends and evenings at times required. It will also require the post holder to quickly adapt to the varying demands of the role and be able to work both as part of a team and on their own. 

"Our Facilities Team often work alongside members of the community and as such, applicants will need to communicate positively and sympathetically with members of the public and always reflect the high standards of Penarth Town Council. 

"Reporting to the facilities supervisor and working closely with the rest of the team, the post holder will carry out a range of duties to maintain our venues and open spaces. The successful applicants must hold a full UK driving licence." 

Facilities officer responsibilities include: 

• Maintaining and improving the image of Penarth Town Council's Open spaces. 
• Assist with the upkeep of our venues, including West House, Paget Rooms, The Turner House, and the Cemetery Chapel and their associated grounds and open spaces. 
• Supervising venue hires and public events. 
• Ensuring safety and security of all properties. 
• Any other duties as outlined within the job description. 

The starting salary is £22,571 - £23,953.  

Click here to access the application form, job description and person specification.  

Completed application forms should be sent via email to [email protected] by 16:30 on July 8, 2022.