Caretaker

Job Title: Caretaker
Starting Salary: £24,404 progressing to £25,584 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending
Hours: 31.0

Monday - Friday - 7.45am-2.30pm

Location: Hatfield
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Childrens Services

About the team

For over 40 years Hertfordshire Music Service has successfully delivered musical opportunities to generations of young people throughout the county. The service is now one of the largest in the country with many thousands of young people involved in our weekly musical activities, supported by over 400 teachers.

We receive funding from the Department for Education through the Arts Council England, as well as generous support from Hertfordshire County Council to provide world class music tuition to the residents and families of Hertfordshire.

Our vision for 2020-30

All Hertfordshire’s children and young people, regardless of background or circumstances, have the opportunity to discover or develop their unique musical voice and express themselves through the language of music.

Our 11 music centres across the county are local musical community hubs with the ambition of providing engaging, life-long music education as well as a wider variety of activities including music technology, music production and youth leadership opportunities.

HMS is a team of passionate musicians, teachers and educators who care deeply about enabling young people to experience the benefits of a high quality music education. We deliver the incredible musical, personal and social outcomes that come from learning a musical instrument week in, week out.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

Site Maintenance & Safety

• Conduct daily visual inspections of the premises, ensuring heating, lighting, alarm systems, and other facilities are functioning correctly.
• Report faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate personnel.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks where appropriate.
• Ensure external areas (e.g., entrances, pathways) are safe and tidy.

Health & Safety

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Complete Health & Safety training as required.
• Support the implementation of risk assessments and emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of safety checks and incidents.

Operational Support

• Set up and dismantle rooms for music lessons, rehearsals, and events, including moving instruments, chairs, tables, and other equipment.
• Assist with the unlocking and locking of the centre at the beginning and end of the day.
• Support the logistics of musical tuition, including room preparation and equipment availability.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning and maintenance supplies as needed.

General Duties

• Maintain a professional and approachable presence on site.
• Liaise effectively with staff, tutors, students, and visitors to support the smooth running of the centre.
• Assist with deliveries and storage of equipment and materials.

About you

Essential:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
• Organised, reliable, and self-motivated.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety best practices.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development.
• Physically able to carry out manual handling tasks (e.g., moving equipment).

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar caretaker or facilities role.
• Familiarity with working in an educational or arts environment.
• Basic IT skills for reporting and training purposes.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

Join Us as a Caretaker at Mid Herts Music Centre

Are you ready to take on a hands-on role that’s vital to the smooth running of a vibrant music education hub? As our Caretaker, you’ll be at the heart of creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for young musicians, staff, and visitors alike. This is more than just a facilities role – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful.

You’ll face rewarding challenges daily, from supporting live events to ensuring the centre runs like clockwork. It’s a role that offers real variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to grow your skills in operations, health and safety, and site management. Whether you're looking to build a career in facilities or education support, this is a fantastic next step.

If you’re organised, proactive, and take pride in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS5 job profile. Please locate this via:

Job profiles - Operational services

To hear more about this opportunity please contact Oliver Milne (oliver.milne@hertfordshire.gov.uk) - 01707 292479

Interview Date: 21st Aug 2025

Benefits of working for us

How to apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional information

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.