Site Caretaker

Job Description and Person Specification

Holy Trinity Parish Church and the Trinity Centre are situated in a designated conservation area in the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield at the junction of Mill Street, High Street and Coleshill Street. The church is a historic Grade I listed building, while the purpose-built Trinity Centre opened in 1996.

The church is part of The Church of England (in the Diocese of Birmingham) and both buildings are available for hire. The church was re-ordered in 2016-18 to create a warmer, more accessible and flexible space, and The Trinity Centre offers flexible space on two floors for church and community groups and businesses. The church and Trinity Centre sit within a designated Conservation Area within Sutton Coldfield. The churchyard, with the exception of the car park, is under the overall management of Birmingham City Council, and the nearby Vesey Gardens are separate to the church.

More information about all aspects of church life is on the website: www.htsc.org.uk

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) wishes to appoint a part-time Site Caretaker to start as soon as possible. The post-holder will be able to carry out the physical aspects of the role and willing to engage with a range of building monitoring and maintenance tasks, undertaking training where required. The role incorporates the following responsibilities in relation to both the church and the Trinity Centre.

Main duties:

• Monitoring of church buildings and grounds
• Working closely with the Parish Administrator on a day-to-day basis to assess pattern of hours and duties required, working flexibly across the week
• Being a nominated key holder, required to open/close the Trinity Centre, set alarms, lock both buildings and secure padlock on car park gate as required
• Security of both buildings
• Monitoring requirements / stock levels for the orders of goods and services relating to maintenance of the buildings, their contents and the grounds
• Identifying and carrying out minor repairs across the site where a nominated contractor is not required
• Maintaining a pattern for cleaning in both buildings each week, alongside a contracted cleaner
• Furniture moving – tables, chairs, dividing wall in Trinity Suite and setting up special equipment e.g. digital projector, sound system, as advised by the Administrator
• Staffing the building in the evenings and at weekends when non key holding clients are using the building.

In the church building

The main duties here will relate to occasional preparation for services and moving of furniture in church as required.

In the church grounds

The Site Caretaker will:

• ensure grounds and approach paths and entrances are regularly cleared of litter and swept
• ensure safety in the grounds during icy weather
• keep tools and equipment in good order.

In the Trinity Centre

The Site Caretaker will:

• Unlock and lock up as required
• Prepare rooms for different layouts for clients
• Staff the building when non key holding staff, volunteers and clients are using the building.

In both buildings

The Site Caretaker will:

• Monitor security including opening up and locking of premises and car park barrier as required

• Open site / buildings for contractors due on site for any testing or maintenance work
• Notify the Administrator of any necessary replenishment of supplies to kitchen, toilets etc in both buildings
• Have oversight of office and kitchen facilities and equipment used by staff, congregation and clients – electrical goods, digital equipment, other appliances
• Check and report any building fabric issues to the Churchwarden.

Terms and Conditions

The Site Caretaker will have a Contract of Employment in line with Church of England policies as recommended by the Diocese of Birmingham. This will cover full terms and conditions as highlighted in the following:

Working Hours: 15 hours per week, by arrangement.

Flexibility is essential for some evening and weekend working.  No overtime or enhanced remuneration is paid, but time is usually given in lieu elsewhere in the week as agreed with your line manager.  The broad pattern of hours (including required flexibility) will be discussed at interview and confirmed with the successful applicant.

Rate of pay: £10,140 per annum (FTE £25,350)

Holiday allowance: 20 days plus 8 bank holidays per year pro-rata

Holiday allowance is not normally carried over to subsequent year but may in exceptional circumstances be agreed, usually to a maximum of 3 hours. Holiday allowance will be calculated in hours.

Pension: The organisation will fulfil its obligations under the pensions auto enrolment legislation. You will be notified of any entitlement you may have under that scheme.

Reporting to: The Rector or (in his/her absence and during a vacancy) the Churchwardens. The Site Caretaker will liaise with the Parish Administrator on a day-to-day basis re pattern of hours required for work. The Site Caretaker is employed by the Parochial Church Council (PCC). The person appointed will have regular 1-2-1 meetings with the Rector and an annual review with the Rector and Churchwardens.

Safeguarding: The PCC of Holy Trinity Parish Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including references and a Basic DBS Check.

The Site Caretaker will also carry out any occasional duties at the request of the Rector that are appropriate for the post.

Appointment in the first instance will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

This Job Description will be reviewed after the initial probation period and then regularly as determined at that point.

Person Specification

Essential

• Able to carry out the physical aspects of the role, such as lifting, moving furniture and equipment, and undertaking routine maintenance tasks.
• In sympathy with the aims of the Church of England and an inclusive Christian ethos
• Understanding of and practice in line with national legislation especially in relation to health and safety and safeguarding
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to relate well and work with other paid staff and volunteers across a range of roles in church and Trinity Centre
• Ability to work as part of a team and to manage personal workload
• Flexibility to cope with changing demands and manage priorities, using personal initiative and operating with limited supervision including solo working.

Desirable

• Site management experience
• Experience of solo working
• Working with volunteers.

Applying for the post

If you have the required skills and characteristics and would like to apply for this post, please email admin@htsc.org.uk for an application form.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by the Priest in Charge on:

clergy@HTSC.org.uk, 07712 689117

Applications should be received by 5pm on Sunday 1^st March 2026