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  • Facilities Manager
    Facilities Manager
    13 days ago
    £12000 yearly
    Part-time
    London

    Job Title: Facilities & Operations Manager (Flexible Part-Time) Location: 6 Fitzroy Square, London W1T Salary: £12,000 per annum (Equivalent to 600 hours pa @ £20.00/hour. (12.5 hours per week average) About the Role: The Georgian Group, a heritage charity founded in 1937 to protect and promote Georgian buildings, is looking for a dependable, highly organized, and proactive individual to take operational ownership of our Grade I listed headquarters at 6 Fitzroy Square. This role requires flexibility to balance a highly predictable, gentle core weekly schedule with a flexible pool of hours to support our occasional evening events, room hire and architect-led projects, including oversight of maintenance work. It is an ideal position for an experienced former Facilities/Estates Manager, a retired Office Manager, or an operational professional seeking a high-autonomy, trusted "portfolio" role in the heritage sector. • Core Schedule (6-9 hours/week): Ideally you will be on-site across 2-3 mornings a week (e.g., Tuesday to Thursday, 9:30am–12.30pm) to manage daily operations, open the building when necessary, and oversee incoming contractors., • Flexible Pool : Remaining hours to be deployed flexibly, scheduled in advance to support evening lectures, weekend event setups, or critical structural surveys. Key Expectations: • Building Custodianship: Act as the keyholder and primary contact for our office tenants, visiting service engineers, and inspecting architect., • Operational Control: Maintain office efficiency by monitoring supplies, managing utility check-ins, and resolving day-to-day facilities issues. Management of building maintenance activities and Health & Safety and fire regulation procedures., • Event Support: Coordinate physical logistics and room setup for our historic meetings, exhibitions, and venue hire events. The Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a calm, level-headed approach to office operations and supplier management. Whether you spent your career keeping corporate executives organized or running facilities for a small business, you pride yourself on attention to detail, reliability, and creating a smoothly running environment. 1. Purpose of the Role To maintain the functional excellence, hospitality readiness, and regulatory safety compliance of 6 Fitzroy Square. The postholder acts as the key operational hub of the building—handling relationships with contractors, protecting the physical asset, managing workspace logistics, compliance with building maintenance requirements, and stepping in as an administrative visual presence for tenants and event guests. 2. Hours of Work & Time-Tracking Framework The contract is based on 600 total working hours per year, allocated via a dual-layer structure to preserve organizational agility: • Layer A: Fixed Core Hours (288-432 Hours per Annum) A baseline of 6-8 hours per week dedicated to routine operations. The default operational pattern is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 09:30 to 12:30. Exact details to be agreed on acceptance of the role. • Layer B: Banked Flexible Hours The remaining hours to be drawn down by mutual agreement in advance. This pool is specifically reserved for out-of-hours event assistance, structural project oversight, and responding to building emergencies. Both management and the employee will track this pool via a running monthly log to ensure total hours do not exceed 600 without additional overtime authorization. 3. Core Duties & Accountabilities Facilities Management & Building Stewardship • Serve as an official building keyholder; managing opening procedures, securing internal rooms, and overseeing key distribution protocols for authorized visitors., • Act as the primary point of communication for third-party office tenants housed within the building, recording and actioning building maintenance reports., • Liaise directly with the Group’s inspecting architect, surveyors, and specialty historic building contractors to coordinate routine services (gas safety, fire alarm tests, lift maintenance, water hygiene). Maintenance of Health & Safety and fire regulation procedures. Office Operations & Procurement • Monitor inventory and manage the procurement of office consumables, kitchen amenities, and facilities cleaning supplies within pre-approved budget boundaries., • Ensure communal areas, meeting rooms, and office desks remain clean, organized, and physically safe for staff and the public., • Oversee on-site waste management arrangements and coordinate periodic recycling collections. Event Logistics & Meeting Support • Lead the physical layout adjustment (moving tables, configuring seating, testing basic AV inputs) for board meetings, public lectures, and corporate venue hire bookings., • Coordinate on-site building access for event caterers, equipment delivery staff, and external venue clients. 4. Person Specification (Skills, Experience, & Attributes) • Experience: Demonstrated background in office management, executive administration, high-level hospitality operations, or small-scale facilities oversight., • Competencies: Strong interpersonal diplomacy; comfortable dealing firmly but politely with external maintenance contractors and institutional tenants., • Physical Capability: Capability to safely execute light manual handling tasks, including setup and breakdown of chairs and folding tables for event configurations., • Reliability: Absolute dependability regarding timekeeping, building security integrity, and holding physical keys to a historic property.

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  • Sound Engineer
    Sound Engineer
    19 days ago
    £15–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Taste of Southern Africa manages and runs live music shows and workshops through their London-based African marimba band. Our music is rooted in southern African traditions, and we would love to hear from anyone who has a genuine passion for world music, and wants to help a growing band in delivering excellent sound experiences. Job Overview We’re seeking a dynamic Live Sound Engineer and Band Assistant to bring energy, precision, and creativity to our vibrant performances. In this role, you’ll be the heartbeat of the audio setup, ensuring every note resonates perfectly while supporting band members with technical expertise and logistical coordination. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work behind the scenes of live events, blending technical mastery with team collaboration to deliver unforgettable musical moments. Responsibilities • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot live sound equipment including mixing consoles, microphones, amplifiers, and speakers to achieve optimal audio quality during performances, • Collaborate closely with the band to understand and master their sound preferences and adjust settings accordingly for each show, • Manage stage logistics by assisting band members with equipment setup, and ensuring smooth transitions between acts, • Monitor audio levels throughout performances, making real-time adjustments to maintain clarity and balance, • Maintain all audio gear in excellent condition, performing routine inspections and troubleshooting technical issues promptly, • Provide the band with general logistical support with typical event related tasks such as help with finding parking, ensure band has waters on stage etc, • Capture video content and pictures for social media, • BIG PLUS (but not necessary) Utilize video editing and graphic design tools like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects for promotional content or visual presentations when needed, • BIG PLUS (but not necessary) Experience with lighting shows Requirements • Excellent weekend availability during summer, • Willingness to travel as our shows are all around the country, • Proven experience as a live sound engineer with a strong understanding of live sound and PA systems, • Familiarity with professional audio equipment including mixing consoles, microphones, PA systems, and digital audio workstations, • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues swiftly during live performances to minimize disruptions, • Strong organizational skills to coordinate equipment logistics and support band members effectively, • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with performers, crew members, and event staff, • BIG PLUS (but not necessary) - Driver's license and happy to drive, • BIG PLUS (but not necessary) - Your own PA system or equipment that we could use if/when necessary Join us in creating joyous live music experiences! This role offers a chance to develop your technical skills while working in a lively environment that celebrates creativity and teamwork. We are a family and we really want someone who can have a laugh with us and genuinely enjoys what they do, and a passion for creating excellent sound experiences for the band and the audience. We look forward to hearing from you!

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  • Mechanic
    Mechanic
    1 month ago
    £2000–£2800 monthly
    Full-time
    London

    Best Motors Coachworks Ltd – Tottenham, London N15 5ED We are currently looking for an experienced mechanic / mechanical remover and fitter to join our team due t o an increase in workload. This position is for an experienced worker only. We are not looking for learners or trainees. You should be confident working independently and have good practical knowledge of mechanical repairs and removal/refitting work. The role The work will mainly involve mechanical removal and fitting on cars, vans and light commercial vehicles. You should be comfortable carrying out jobs such as: • Engine removals and replacements, • Gearbox removals and replacements, • Small servicing and mechanical repairs, • Removing and refitting mechanical components, • Diagnosing straightforward mechanical issues as part of the repair, • Working efficiently and safely on different vehicles, • Switching between different types of jobs as required No bodywork experience is required. This is a mechanical position. We are not specifically looking for a diagnostic specialist or MOT tester. We are looking for someone with strong hands-on mechanical and removal/fitting experience. What we're looking for • Experienced mechanic with good practical knowledge, • Confident working on cars, vans and light commercial vehicles, • Able to work independently and as part of a team, • Able to move between different jobs when required, • Takes pride in doing clean, careful work, • Reliable, hardworking and punctual, • Good attention to detail, • Learners/trainees are not required for this position A driving licence is not essential for the role. Working hours Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 6:00pm Saturday: 8:30am – 2:00pm Sunday: Closed Pay £500–£700 per week, depending on experience, practical knowledge and ability. The exact wage is negotiable for the right person based on what you can do and the level of work you are capable of carrying out. Tools are supplied. This is a full-time position. Start date is negotiable. If you are an experienced mechanical remover/fitter who is confident with engine, gearbox and general mechanical removal and refitting work, we would be interested in hearing from you. Please apply with details of your experience and the type of mechanical work you are confident carrying out.

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