Imago (formerly Voluntary Action within Kent) is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London Boroughs of Bexley, Southwark & Havering to deliver a range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations, the public and private sector.
Our mission is to promote, develop and facilitate social action, support independence and empower communities. User and volunteer engagement, leadership and involvement in decision making are core principles.

We deliver a wide range of services in partnership with funders, public sector commissioners and private sector sponsors to children and young people, older people, carers, and volunteers.

Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people.

Imago offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, contributory pension, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Key Purpose of the Role:
To be responsible for the security and maintenance of Imago’s premises and to ensure Imago complies with all current legislation relating to site safety and management.
To promote and participate in achieving the most efficient and economic use of the Imago premises, facilities, vehicles, equipment and materials.

SITE MAINTENANCE ACROSS ALL SITES
• Be responsible for maintaining the building and gardens in good repair and appearance
• Undertake emergency and planned maintenance within capability and engage with external contractors where necessary
• Maintain all equipment, tools and plant in a safe and good condition
• Maintain Imago grounds to a high standard; ensure grounds are litter free. Where required, liaise with external contractors to maintain
cost-effective schedules
• Undertake routine inspections of the Imago sites including monthly maintenance checks
• Maintain computerised record of all regular checks undertaken
• Undertake and document a termly risk assessment of the whole site and other risk assessments / health and safety checks as directed by
the Health & Safety Officer. (If not suitably qualified to undertake training and liaise with H&S provider)

FIRE AND SECURITY
• As the designated Fire and Security Officer ensure that all systems are regularly maintained and tested, appropriate records kept and all
related policies and procedures are reviewed and updated as necessary. .
• Be responsible for maintaining keys for Imago sites, retaining keys from staff leaving Imago and issuing new keys to new staff.
• As a primary keyholder be prepared to attend out of normal working hours as and when required.
• Ensure internal security procedures are adhered to; reporting any issues to the CEO
• Test fire alarm call points weekly and regularly check other fire equipment e.g. extinguishers for damage or expiration; change batteries in
detection equipment as required; maintain logs of all checks. Liaise with the fire and security contractors to arrange for servicing and
repairs.
• Maintain the Fire Risk Assessment, updating where appropriate and resolving any issues. (If not suitably qualified to undertake training and
liaise with H&S provider).
• To support the Emergency Plan in the event of snow, minor floods and similar emergency situations.

HEALTH & SAFETY
• Ensure Imago complies with all current legislation in relation to site safety and facilities management; including the maintenance of
appropriate records.
• Participate in the continuing development of robust, transparent health and safety systems and procedures.
• Support health and safety training initiatives and deliver components where appropriate. (If not suitably qualified to undertake training and
liaise with H&S provider.

PORTERING
Provide a portering and furniture moving service to ensure supplies are in place and Imago activities can proceed as expected.
• Transfer goods and materials delivered to Imago to appropriate locations around the Imago premises; assist with assembly of goods
received where necessary and report any defects.
• Regularly set out and clear away furniture, equipment and other items when required in connection with office relocations and special
events.
• Supervise and assist with the erection and dismantling of temporary structures such as gazebos as required.

TRANSPORT
• Relief Driver for Imago minibus’s in the event that a main driver is unavailable; subject to the provision of appropriate training.
• Supervise the servicing, checking and record keeping associated with the Imago fleet or cars and minibus’s to ensure they are carried out
to the required standard.
• Ensure monthly vehicle checks are completed and that vehicle faults reported are dealt with immediately.
• Carry out driver assessments for new staff; subject to the provision of appropriate training.
• Deliver Midas minibus driver training subject to the provision of appropriate training.

Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note outlining your CURRENT SALARY and or visit our website at www.imago.community for a full application.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity status, responsibility for dependants, appearance, geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Imago aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. Imago sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within the communities we serve.