JOB OPPORTUNITY – as we restructure

 

St Mary’s Priory Facilities Officer

(Permanent Contract)

37 Hours per week – this will extend over 5/6 days, with Saturdays seen as a key day. The actual hours will be agreed to consider the needs of the estate and the successful applicant, will be required on occasions to work overtime– for example if there is a major evening function.

Salary: £18,000 – £20,000 p.a.

 

Location – St Mary’s Priory, Abergavenny.

 

The post holder will be based at the Tithe Barn, St Mary’s Priory, Abergavenny. The Church estate consists of the Priory Church, the Priory Centre and Tithe Barn. There are grounds comprising mature trees, grassed and paved areas.

 

About the Church

 Visit our website to find out more about us at: www.stmarys-priory.org

In order to deliver the highest quality of service, we seek to empower our staff to challenge the status quo and seek new and innovative ways to ensure that all those who come to, and use, the facilities of St Mary’s Priory feel welcomed, valued and able to share in our unique Christian community.

We offer a competitive package, which includes a pension scheme set up under the Government’s self-enrolment scheme.

Background 

The role is new to the Church, and was established as part of a recent review. The success of the role, in conjunction with the future needs of the estate, will determine whether this will become a permanent position. As such, the post holder will have a key part in embedding the post and shaping the role to assess value and service the needs of the estate.

 

The opportunity.

The new post will present an opportunity to make a positive difference to the Church estate and those that use it. The principle elements of the role can be summarised as follows:

• Work with the Vicar, members of the clergy, the Church officers and volunteers to ensure the management and smooth-running of the site, including events in the Church and elsewhere on site;
• Work with the Vicar’s PA to:
  • coordinate and accurately maintain the Priory’s diary;
  • take bookings for lettings and other events at the Priory;
  • ensure that accurate invoices are sent in a timely manner and, if necessary, followed up;
• Be the public face of the Priory facilities, taking a lead in marketing them;
• Ensure that the site is maintained in a safe and clean condition;
• Undertake basic book-keeping for lettings and maintenance.

 

The estate has a range of property types with grounds and communal areas, function and meeting facilities, as well as the Church itself, which require on-going management and servicing. The post holder will be responsible for identifying the maintenance and cleaning needs of the estate, dealing with these as they arise, and using their initiative to identify solutions to address these needs. This may mean completing the work yourself, as well allocating the work to colleagues, volunteers and contractors in a responsible and pragmatic manner.

This will require a “can do” positive approach, coupled with the ability to prioritise tasks and direct the work of others, to ensure the work is done to a high standard and in a timely manner. Working with others is therefore an important part of this role, as the post holder will be expected to work as part of a team with other Church staff, volunteers, and users of the buildings, contractors, external personnel and local community partners.

The post, though challenging, offers a great opportunity for the right person to develop, influence and deliver an excellent service to the community.

The Candidate

We are looking for an individual with a “can do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. Working on your own initiative, and adopting a practical approach to see things through, whether personally or overseeing the work of others, is a requirement of the role. The different needs of the mix of properties and service users may be challenging at times and you will need to remain professional and approachable and ensure a good level of customer service is delivered at all times. Meeting and greeting volunteers and visitors to the estate will require a degree of hospitality and your interaction will require a friendly and professional manner.

You may have a background in hospitality combined with skills and competence in managing, servicing, repairing and maintaining properties, together with good interpersonal skills. You will take pride in your work, see things through and escalate concerns to the wider team to resolve problems as appropriate.

Self-organisation is essential to this post as you will be responsible for the day-to-day setting-up and breaking-down of function room configurations, as well as cleaning and maintenance (including directing others to undertake these roles) across the estate; the ability and confidence to make practical decisions and act with minimum supervision is essential. Your approach to work should be demonstrative of the values of the Church and focus on excellent customer service.

A Criminals Records Bureau check will be undertaken for this post.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Personal Alcohol Licence, and undertake training as required, in order to run bars at certain functions.

For more information about the post, we recommend you view the role profile, click on the link: St Mary’s Priory Facilities Officer RP

Also, if you would like an informal discussion or if you wish to clarify any aspect of this post, please ring Robin Alldred on 07929 201304.

Closing date for application: March 9th 2018

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Tithe Barn to become Welsh Centre of Excellence

On the Eve of St David’s Day it has been announced that  the Tithe Barn will become a Welsh Centre of Excellence.

The word croeso will take on a special meaning as a ground breaking Welsh Language Centre of Excellence is set to open its doors at the Tithe Barn in the centre of Abergavenny town. The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is delighted to be working in partnership with the local community.

View from the Tithe Barn out to the Prince of Wales Courtyard, The Priory Centre and the Priory Church

Welcoming the news, Canon Mark Soady said

“I am very excited to be working in partnership with the local Health Authority and other interested parties to create this legacy of the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny. When the Church took the Tithe Barn back in to its ownership 10 years or so ago we did so with the intention of creating a heritage centre; adding a Welsh Centre of Excellence to that seems a natural and appropriate progression.”

The Welsh Language Centre of Excellence will build on the legacy of the hugely successful NHS stand at the 2016 National Eisteddfod, held on the Castle Meadows. Rhiannon Davies, Welsh Language Officer with the Health Board has been instrumental in driving this initiative forward, the first of its kind for NHS Wales.

Rhiannon said:

“Visitors to the NHS stand at the Eisteddfod told us how pleased they were to see the Health Board there and how important it was for them to have their voices heard. Those who had used our services emphasised how essential language is to ensure safe, high quality healthcare. It is a well-known fact that Welsh speakers feel more confident in expressing themselves in their first language so effective communication is key to this. For many, it is not a matter of choice but a matter of need.”

The Welsh Language Centre of Excellence will provide a warm and welcoming environment that will be fully bilingual. It will help our staff to better understand the needs of Welsh speakers and will provide training at all levels. There will be an opportunity for the community to meet with staff and to discuss any concerns in relation to the Welsh language and their health care. It will be somewhere where you will be able to hear Welsh being spoken as a normal part of day to day life and will be a hub for Welsh language activities.

Rhiannon added:

“The Health Board holds events with Welsh speakers to hear what matters to them. Time and time again, they tell us how important it is to be able to speak to somebody face to face in their first language and to hear those words of comfort when receiving health care. The last census showed an increase of Welsh speakers in Monmouthshire in particular and it is timely for the Health Board to review its capacity to respond to this. Children and older people who are Welsh speakers are vulnerable when they do not have the opportunity to converse in their first language. This is particularly true for someone who has had a stroke or who has dementia.”

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JOB OPPORTUNITY – as we restructure

 

St Mary’s Priory Facilities Officer

(Permanent Contract)

37 Hours per week – this will extend over 5/6 days, with Saturdays seen as a key day. The actual hours will be agreed to consider the needs of the estate and the successful applicant, will be required on occasions to work overtime– for example if there is a major evening function.

Salary: £18,000 – £20,000 p.a.

 

Location – St Mary’s Priory, Abergavenny.

 

The post holder will be based at the Tithe Barn, St Mary’s Priory, Abergavenny. The Church estate consists of the Priory Church, the Priory Centre and Tithe Barn. There are grounds comprising mature trees, grassed and paved areas.

 

About the Church

 Visit our website to find out more about us at: www.stmarys-priory.org

In order to deliver the highest quality of service, we seek to empower our staff to challenge the status quo and seek new and innovative ways to ensure that all those who come to, and use, the facilities of St Mary’s Priory feel welcomed, valued and able to share in our unique Christian community.

We offer a competitive package, which includes a pension scheme set up under the Government’s self-enrolment scheme.

Background 

The role is new to the Church, and was established as part of a recent review. The success of the role, in conjunction with the future needs of the estate, will determine whether this will become a permanent position. As such, the post holder will have a key part in embedding the post and shaping the role to assess value and service the needs of the estate.

 

The opportunity.

The new post will present an opportunity to make a positive difference to the Church estate and those that use it. The principle elements of the role can be summarised as follows:

• Work with the Vicar, members of the clergy, the Church officers and volunteers to ensure the management and smooth-running of the site, including events in the Church and elsewhere on site;
• Work with the Vicar’s PA to:
  • coordinate and accurately maintain the Priory’s diary;
  • take bookings for lettings and other events at the Priory;
  • ensure that accurate invoices are sent in a timely manner and, if necessary, followed up;
• Be the public face of the Priory facilities, taking a lead in marketing them;
• Ensure that the site is maintained in a safe and clean condition;
• Undertake basic book-keeping for lettings and maintenance.

 

The estate has a range of property types with grounds and communal areas, function and meeting facilities, as well as the Church itself, which require on-going management and servicing. The post holder will be responsible for identifying the maintenance and cleaning needs of the estate, dealing with these as they arise, and using their initiative to identify solutions to address these needs. This may mean completing the work yourself, as well allocating the work to colleagues, volunteers and contractors in a responsible and pragmatic manner.

This will require a “can do” positive approach, coupled with the ability to prioritise tasks and direct the work of others, to ensure the work is done to a high standard and in a timely manner. Working with others is therefore an important part of this role, as the post holder will be expected to work as part of a team with other Church staff, volunteers, and users of the buildings, contractors, external personnel and local community partners.

The post, though challenging, offers a great opportunity for the right person to develop, influence and deliver an excellent service to the community.

The Candidate

We are looking for an individual with a “can do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. Working on your own initiative, and adopting a practical approach to see things through, whether personally or overseeing the work of others, is a requirement of the role. The different needs of the mix of properties and service users may be challenging at times and you will need to remain professional and approachable and ensure a good level of customer service is delivered at all times. Meeting and greeting volunteers and visitors to the estate will require a degree of hospitality and your interaction will require a friendly and professional manner.

You may have a background in hospitality combined with skills and competence in managing, servicing, repairing and maintaining properties, together with good interpersonal skills. You will take pride in your work, see things through and escalate concerns to the wider team to resolve problems as appropriate.

Self-organisation is essential to this post as you will be responsible for the day-to-day setting-up and breaking-down of function room configurations, as well as cleaning and maintenance (including directing others to undertake these roles) across the estate; the ability and confidence to make practical decisions and act with minimum supervision is essential. Your approach to work should be demonstrative of the values of the Church and focus on excellent customer service.

A Criminals Records Bureau check will be undertaken for this post.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Personal Alcohol Licence, and undertake training as required, in order to run bars at certain functions.

For more information about the post, we recommend you view the role profile, click on the link: St Mary’s Priory Facilities Officer RP

Also, if you would like an informal discussion or if you wish to clarify any aspect of this post, please ring Robin Alldred on 07929 201304.

Closing date for application: March 9th 2018

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