Advert close date: Monday 9th December 2024

The Crown Estate is a unique business with a diverse portfolio that stretches across the country. We manage the seabed, rural estates, and prime urban properties, including St James Chambers. Our mission is to create brilliant places through conscious commercialism, and we are committed to sustainable and responsible management of our assets.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Building Caretaker to undertake day to day responsibilities at St James Chambers, located in the heart of Central London. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of the property and maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all residents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Key Handling: Manage keys for St James’s Chambers, 37 Duke Street, and 59/60 Jermyn Street.
• Resident Assistance: Address resident queries and provide general assistance.
• Maintenance Reporting: Identify and report maintenance issues, including fire alarm panels, common areas, lifts, leaks, lighting, and repairs.
• Contractor Oversight: Coordinate and provide access to contractors.
• Health and Safety: Report any health and safety issues immediately and maintain a safe environment.
• Cleaning Duties: Undertake cleaning tasks including hoovering, mopping, dusting, and brass cleaning.
• Refuse Management: Arrange daily removal of residents’ refuse.
• Post Distribution: Distribute post and parcels to residents.
• Emergency Handling: Manage emergencies and report to the wider team.
• Meter Readings: Supply meter readings to the utility broker as requested.
• Email Monitoring: Respond to emails sent to the Building Manager address.
• Ad-hoc Duties: Perform additional tasks as necessary.

Personal Requirements:

• Experience: At least five years’ experience in a caretaker or similar role.
• Customer Service: Excellent customer service skills.
• IT Skills: General knowledge of Outlook and IT skills.
• Health and Safety Knowledge: Preferential knowledge of Health and Safety law and the Building Safety Act.

This role will require the successful candidate to live on site

At The Crown Estate, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We offer a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to be part of a prestigious organization with a rich history and a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Join us at The Crown Estate and be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and innovation. Apply today!

We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process or would like to talk about adjustments, please contact us on careers@thecrownestate.co.uk