Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer (Caretaking & Venue Maintenance)
Temporary Ongoing
Full Time
Location: Wigan
Are you a hands-on professional with a passion for keeping spaces safe, functional, and welcoming? Do you have a background in caretaking or building maintenance, with skills in joinery, plumbing, or fire safety? We’re looking for a Business Support Officer to help maintain and manage a vibrant community venue, regularly used for events and weddings.
About the Role
As a Business Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a busy community venue. This is a practical, site-based role involving routine building checks, light repairs, event set-up, and ensuring health and safety compliance. You’ll be a key point of contact during functions and events, providing support and ensuring the venue remains safe, clean, and well-prepared for use.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general caretaking duties, including opening/locking the venue and setting up for events
• Conduct routine maintenance, minor repairs, and safety checks
• Support compliance with fire safety procedures – experience with fire door inspections is desirable
• Identify and report any property issues that require further attention
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support scheduled events
• Liaise with contractors and Council teams as required

The Candidate
We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, or maintenance role
• Skills in joinery, plumbing, or general building repairs (desirable)
• An understanding of fire safety practices and ideally experience with fire door inspections
• A proactive, practical approach and willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the venue
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude

The Contract

• Temporary – 3 month initial contract with potential for extension
• The pay range for the role is £27.00 to £30.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is  £23.02 to £25.58 per hour, inclusive of holiday.

How to Apply
If interested in this role, please apply directly or email .uk or call and ask for Beth to discuss further
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