Premises Assistant
18.5 hours a week (flexible) permanent
£25,583 pro rata

We’re looking for a flexible premises assistant to join our small friendly team within the parish of St Ives.

THE ROLE
You will be responsible for the security, safety, cleanliness and upkeep of the Guildhall and other Council buildings. You will have a hands-on role in setting up rooms for markets, meetings, weddings and events.

You will carry out regular meter checks and testing of alarms and equipment. You will ensure facilities are clean and complete occasional minor maintenance tasks. You will support and set up the venue for future live events, arranging furniture, portering equipment. You will take delivery of supplies and report repairs to the maintenance team.

Hours are flexible with some evenings and weekend working. For the successful postholder, there may be scope to further increase working hours in the future.

ABOUT YOU
You will have sound experience of premises, cleaning, facilities or portering work, ideally in a similar setting. You are able to work on your own initiative, but at ease with being part of a team.

You have an ability to undertake some physically demanding tasks. Ideally you will have strong DIY or handyperson skills.

An interest in civic or public service and / or event management would be an advantage.

ABOUT US
We are a small friendly team, working within the parish of St Ives. We offer job security and are a real living wage employer. Staff are employed on a local government contract and pension scheme.

Please complete the application form or submit your CV to:
enquiries@stives-tc.gov.uk FAO Alison Johnston

Application deadline: 09:00 on Monday 1 September 2025

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 8 September 2025, please let us know if not available this week

If you would like to find out more about the role, please call 01736 797840 (option 8) and ask for Sam Hodge.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address:

St Ives Town Council
The Guildhall
Street An Pol
St Ives
TR26 2DS

Contact detail: Alison Johnston

Email: enquiries@stives-tc.gov.uk

Website: https://stivestowncouncil-cornwall.gov.uk/info-page/job-opportunities/