Weekend and Evening Duty Manager

We are looking for a versatile and outgoing individual to join the team as a Weekend & Evening Duty Manager, working up to 40 hours a week, to support our community hire and lettings activities. The hours are not fixed at this point, but we expect a consistent pattern of hours to become available to the successful applicant soon after starting.

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 at Landau Forte QEMS/Sixth Form, though working at our Amington academy may also be required.

Key Information

• Start date: As soon as possible

• Salary:      Dependent upon experience.

• Closing Date: 11 July 2022

Person specification

The person we are looking for should have experience in the following areas, although not essential:

• Worked within the hospitality industry and have excellent customer service skills

• Experience in a facilities or building maintenance environment

• Duty manager experience and experience of managing a small team.

• 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

• 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 Landau Forte 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 ready for use

• Opening/Closing and securing the Academy including activation and deactivation of alarms

• Dealing with clients’ needs and managing their requirements while on shift

• Meeting with potential clients to promote our facilities for hire

• Assisting with security issues and maintaining a safe environment

• Be the initial point of contact for enquiries in person and on the phone or via email

• Maintain a tidy and orderly work area

• Be responsible for all bookings during your working shift, ensuring the college is set correctly and tidy.

• Completing a takings sheet based on the days bookings, use and attendance

• Working on the bar/tuck shop while its open 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, Head of Operations or LFE Manager 

What we can offer you

• A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

• 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)

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

1. Complete the application form online at 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.