Buildings and Premises Lead

About this Opportunity

Overview:

Building and Premises Lead to join Board of Trustees, helping our community library to ensure the building is safe, well maintained and suited to the needs of the local community.

Organisation:

Sapcote Community Library

Minimum hours:

2

Closing Date:

March 23, 2027

Address:

Church Street, Sapcote

LE9 4FG

Location:

Hybrid

About the organisation:

Sapcote Community Library is a volunteer run library in Leicestershire offering books, study spaces, digital resources, community activities, and room hire. A welcoming space in the heart of the village to gather, chat, read, learn and belong.

Full Details:

Buildings and Premises Lead will carry out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks where safe and appropriate to do so, escalating to a contractor for anything beyond routine upkeep. To help the Board ensure the library building and its facilities are properly maintained and fit for purpose – prioritising repairs and improvements, managing contractors, and maintaining a constructive relationship with the Council on all premises-related matters. Work closely with the Health & Safety Lead to identify and address premises-related risks, including fire safety and emergency access. Maintain an overview of key services (electricity, heating, water, internet) and help arrange servicing, inspections and maintenance.

When and Where:

Buildings and Premises Lead is flexible, with scheduled monthly committee meetings, and quarterly volunteers meetings. (Hybrid)

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Specific Requirements or Restrictions

Buildings and Premises Lead will have an interest in buildings, premises, maintenance or facilities. Practical and organised, with a planned and sensible approach to maintenance and repairs. Confident communicating with tradespeople, contractors and service providers.

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