Marden Warehouse Coordinator

Summary

Our purpose at English National Ballet is to bring world-class ballet to as many people as possible, wherever they are and whatever their means; we break down social barriers to bring dance to different communities and people of all ages.

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As Marden Warehouse Coordinator you will join a multi-cultural community, where you can contribute your talent and skills to support our purpose; we will provide you with the tools to thrive in a modern workplace where you will have the opportunity to develop and broaden your knowledge and skills. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, and we want to see you grow in your role.

The role is offered on a part time basis for 14 hours (2 days) per week.

About the role

As a Marden Warehouse Coordinator you will focus on:

  •  Opening and closing the building, and all departments within, according to agreed times, ensuring the security and safety of Company property, acting as a keyholder for the Marden site.
  • Providing a consistent, reliable service, enabling the smooth running of day to day warehouse operations.
  • Coordinating the operation of weekly van transfer of items to and from London.
  • Providing a service for receiving and distributing incoming mail and parcels, and a similar service for outgoing mail and parcels.
  • Supporting the work programme for building maintenance: identify items or issues to be resolved and allocate work to outside contractors or undertake small repairs.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the scope of the role.

Your main responsibilities as Marden Warehouse Coordinator :

  • Act as a keyholder for the Marden site; Provide keys and locks ensuring a high standard of security is maintained at all times, and in accordance with insurance requirements.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for building security and fire safety, including:
    • Access f personnel to the building.
    • Dealing with any suspicius circumstances.
    • Attendance at facility in the event f an emergency.
    • Organizatin of fire drills and evacuations.
    • Testing f fire alarms and emergency lighting as required by the relevant authorities.
  • Attend any compliance and health and safety related training, including evacuation, fire and first aid.
  • Provide a service for receiving and distributing incoming mail and parcels, and a similar service for outgoing mail and parcels.
  • Keep records of all maintenance work undertaken in house or by contractors.
  • Keep stocks of standard building maintenance materials, purchasing as necessary.
  • Oversee the hire arrangements for electrical equipment to outside companies as instructed.
  • Ensure a high level of customer service and responsiveness, providing a consistent, reliable service.

Key Selection Criteria

As a Marden Warehouse Coordinator you will need to demonstrate that you have:

  • Ability to learn the steps involved in managing the security of a warehouse.
  • Ability to understand the operational workings of a performing arts warehouse, and the practical requirements for the successful maintenance of the premises and sets.
  • Ability to learn how to carry out small repairs for building and set maintenance with minimal supervision.
  • High level of accuracy, with good record keeping.
  • Commitment to managing own learning and continuous professional development to the role.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where staff of all backgrounds can thrive and grow. We would particularly like to hear from black and global majority applicants and from applicants living with a disability or a long-term health condition, both groups which are currently underrepresented in our organisation. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to applicants with disability or a long-term health condition who meet the key selection criteria.

We actively seek to mitigate bias in our screening methods to ensure a fair and inclusive selection process. For this reason, we request that you submit a completed application form and respond fully to each of the key selection criteria, as your application will be evaluated on this basis.

Please contact us if you need to request any reasonable adjustments to attend the recruitment process or if you need an alternative application format, on hr_recruitment@ballet.org.uk.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient suitable applications.

Organisation

English National Ballet

Location Type

Specific location

Salary Type

Salaried

Salary (Exact)

£11,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date

14/10/2024

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Type

Backstage & Technical

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