Caretaker

JOB DESCRIPTION Employment status and working hours Fixed term for 12 months, part time for 22 hours per week. In this role your weekly working pattern will be Monday to Thursday inclusive from 17:30 to 21:30 and Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 (Saturday includes a one hour unpaid lunch break). Days and times may be subject to variation dependent on need and academic calendar. Organisation structure Chief Operating Officer, The London School of Architecture. Your line manager will be Eimear Marley, Operations Lead and you will have direct interaction with Lee Ivett, Head of School. Place of work Your full working week will be spent at The London School of Architecture (The LSA) office at 4 Beechwood Road, London, E8 3DY. High level summary of job role You will provide essential out-of-hours operational and facilities support, to ensure The LSA studio remains a safe, secure and effective learning environment for our students. Working during evenings and weekends, you will support student access, maintain building security, undertake minor maintenance and repairs, and act as a key point of contact within the studio. You will work closely with students, the Head of School, operations team and external contractors to support the day-to-day operation, upkeep and health and safety compliance of the studio environment. Specific job role accountabilities and responsibilities Premises, maintenance and facilities support Undertake minor maintenance, repair and redecoration works throughout the studio building, including painting, fixing shelving, noticeboards and signage, and carrying out basic repairs to fixtures and fittings. Identify, report and monitor building maintenance issues, escalating larger works to the Operations Lead. Ensure maintenance records are maintained accurately and updated regularly. Support and maintain records of statutory compliance checks where required. Assist with routine inspections of the building and report any health and safety concerns promptly. Oversee contractors working on site when requested, ensuring works are completed safely and with minimal disruption to students and staff. Regularly inspect and maintain external areas, including entrances, bin storage areas, outdoor spaces and reporting any issues for action. Studio operations and facilities coordination Support the effective operation of studio facilities during evenings and weekends, ensuring teaching and study spaces remain safe, clean and fit for purpose. Assist with room layouts, furniture movements and the preparation of spaces for teaching sessions, reviews, events and exhibitions. Support office or studio moves, including the relocation and disposal of furniture and equipment as required. Carry out practical tasks that improve the functionality and appearance of studio spaces. Monitor studio facilities and proactively address minor issues before they escalate into larger maintenance concerns. …