Facilities Supervisor

Facilities Supervisor (Client Support Team)

Please note: Candidates must currently reside in the UK and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship. 

Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) and strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing and improving. 

Are you looking for flexible hours? Working as a team? There are many reasons to join our amazing Company. The skills you gain and the experience you gather may well kick start your career in hospitality/events!  Come and Join us!

What You’ll Do:

• A hands-on role leading the AV and IT recommendations to clients. You will lead a customer-focused, standards-driven facilities team and provide professional, friendly, and proactive service. 
• Maintain the venue and its facilities in excellent condition and ensure all meeting rooms and public areas are set show-round ready. 
• Ensure that the venue complies with all aspects of health and safety and that all staff are trained to the minimum legal requirements.

Facilities & Operations:

• To have a high level of AV/IT knowledge in order to meet client expectations and be able to trouble shoot where necessary.
• Manage external AV partners either contracted or adhoc on etc equipment and service expectations.

To have a good understanding of network patching and the associated risks.

• To be responsible for the Audio Visual equipment, ensuring that it is well maintained, stored securely and available for clients as required.
• To have responsibility for ensuring that internet and telephone lines are available for clients when required.
• To ensure that all additional venue furniture/equipment is ordered on a weekly basis.

• To ensure that maintenance checks are being carried out throughout the venue on a daily basis. 
• To ensure that all faults and maintenance issues are logged via Sharepoint.
• To carry out minor maintenance tasks and to delegate these tasks where necessary.
• To ensure that security procedures are adhered to, particularly in respect to the closing up of the venue each day.
• To ensure that all meeting rooms are serviced and tidied at break-times including lunch times.
• To ensure a deep cleaning schedule is in place and quality checks are carried out.

Health & Safety:

• To represent the venue as a health and safety officer / fire officer ensuring that all mandatory checks / fire alarm tests and evacuation drills are carried out as per the safety regulations. 
• To participate in monthly health and safety meetings.
• To support the Head Chef with all relevant Risk Assessments including fire, HACCP, and COSHH.

General:

• To be available for staff briefings and company events including attendance at the company
• To be available for weekend work where necessary
• To undertake any reasonable requests for ad hoc duties by the venue team

Who We Are:

Convene is a premium hospitality company that designs and operates meeting, event, flexible office, and membership spaces. With a network of 38 locations across nine cities in the U.S. and UK, Convene thoughtfully combines beautiful yet intuitive design, fully-integrated technology services, and a warm and welcoming environment to create a turnkey solution for extraordinary meeting and work experiences. Founded in 2009 with the goal of bringing hospitality and lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets, Convene partners with the industry’s top landlords to deliver increased value to their assets and premium experiences to their tenants. Convene has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by Inc. magazine, Fortune magazine, and Built In.  Learn more at https://convene.com/  

We’re Here For You: 

At Convene, you’ll receive:

• Training & development
• Competitive rate + holiday Pay 
• Flexibility to choose your shifts 
• Family lunch - fresh, healthy 'brain food'every day
• A chance to be part of a dynamic, growing team
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do
• A culture of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity and Teamwork)

Convene is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.