We are Recruiting!

Join a small, dedicated team at Bakewell’s community arts centre & theatre. We bring arts, entertainment, education and activities into the heart of our town, ensuring this historic building is loved and preserved for future generations.

The Town Hall is a large historic building, with two kitchens, a theatre, gallery, and is the home of the Town Council and the Registrars. The building hosts a range of activities, events, cinema, weddings and meetings. We are looking for three dedicated team members who are keen to help us grow.

Housekeeper, £8.30 p.h.

6 hours per week, Sunday & Tuesday. Some flexibility required.

You will be responsible for ensuring a high level of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation of the Town Hall catering and bathroom facilities. Our housekeeper is a key role in our team, ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness and presentation for our catering and bathroom facilities.
Previous experience in hospitality, catering or local authority setting required. A hygiene certificate is essential. Additional hours may be available.

Assistant Caretaker /Cleaner, x2 £8.30 p.h

Post 1: 6 hours per week, Wednesday and Thursday; Post 2 Saturday & Sunday
Both posts could be combined.

You will assist our Premises Supervisor in the smooth operation of our facilities, with rooms being set out and made ready for our users. You will keep our premises clean and looking good. With an eye for detail and initiative, you will keep our building safe and secure, reporting any maintenance or H&S concerns. Experience desirable; training will be available.

Further information and Job description/person specification
available from enquiries@bakewelltownhall.co.uk. Please state which post/posts you are interested in.
Closing date: 30 September 2018

Back in 2004, it became clear that the future of the Town Hall was in the balance. The Town Council were looking to reduce costs and an alternative use was actively being sought. Plans were floated to hand over the building to a housing association but the people of Bakewell weren’t ready to lose their Town Hall.

 A public consultation was launched to find a solution. A business plan was prepared and the council agreed to the formation of a charity to take over operations, which became Bakewell Town and Community Trust.

We’ve come a long way together…

That was back in 2005. Now the lease needed sorting out and an enormous amount of refurbishments were well overdue. After four long years the lease was finally settled and refurbishments could begin. Almost a year of hard work saw the Town Hall transformed into a bright and modern facility, fully accessible for all.

BC&CT have received so much support from the community, local businesses and the following bodies, and thanks to them, we’ve achieved so much…together. Get involved!