Site Supervisor

£15.50 per hour| Permanent | Part-time 15

HPW (Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 11:00am) | St Alban & St Stephen Parish, 14 Beaconsfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RB
| Closing date 11 th November | Interview date 17 th November

The Parish of St Alban & St Stephen is seeking a reliable and proactive Site Supervisor to help maintain our church site, ensuring it remains a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment for parishioners, visitors, staff, and community groups. This role is central to the day-to-day operation of the parish and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the life of our church community.

As Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for the care and upkeep of the Church, Parish Centre, Presbytery, church forecourt, car park, and surrounding grounds. Working independently and alongside volunteers and contractors, you will ensure that the site is maintained to a high standard and complies with health and safety requirements.

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the church buildings and grounds.
• Support the resetting of church spaces after weekend activities.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning, kitchen, toilet, and sacristy supplies.
• Assist with waste management and routine cleaning tasks.
• Care for flowerbeds, trees, shrubs, pathways, and external areas.
• Support and coordinate volunteer cleaning teams.

• Carry out routine safety checks and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, and escape routes remain compliant.
• Support statutory inspections and maintenance programmes.
• Maintain safe storage of equipment and cleaning materials.
• Monitor external areas and take appropriate action during adverse weather conditions.

• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance duties.
• Report larger repair requirements to the Parish Priest or Parish Administrator.
• Liaise with contractors and oversee works on site.
• Record utility meter readings.
• Ensure parish equipment and facilities remain safe and operational.

• Open and secure buildings as required.
• Set alarms and ensure site security procedures are followed.
• Provide support to parish centre users and assist with event setup where needed.

We’re seeking someone who is not only competent in Site Supervising, but who also embodies our diocesan values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance
, and Love
.

• Has previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, maintenance, or similar role.
• Possesses strong practical problem-solving skills and can work on their own initiative.
• Is organised, reliable, and able to manage a varied workload.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is willing to undertake health and safety training.
• Demonstrates respect, sensitivity, and professionalism when dealing with a wide range of people.
• Can occasionally respond to emergency situations outside normal working hours when required.

Experience with in a church, charitable, or community organisation would be advantageous but is not essential.

Experience working in a faith-based or charitable setting is welcome but not essential.

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
• Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
• Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
• Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee…