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Find out moreEvents Venue & Equipment Hire
The area around the Westway is world-renowned for its cultural heritage, creativity, authenticity and activism. We have a range of venues available to hire for community arts, culture activities and events.
Documentation
Below is a list of documents that will be required when booking a space.
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Event Proposal –
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Event Schedule –
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Risk Assessment –
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Public Liability –
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TENs –
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Method Statement
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Food Hygiene –
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Waste Plan
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Security Plan
Set-up and on-site assistance
During the event consultation process organisers will be invited for a site-walk with our facilities team to go over any technical requirements and assistance in setting up. Technical assistance required after officer hours and over the weekend will incur an extra charge.
Find out moreFilming On The Estate
The Westway Trust property estate offers an incredibly diverse range of landscapes & settings encompassing urban, sports, dereliction and green space to name a few.
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Bloomsbury October Half-Term Football Camp
Bloomsbury’s October Half-Term Football Camp is back for 2024! We aim to offer a fun and inclusive camp for kids of all skill levels to stay physically active while having fun over the week Each day of camp focuses on a different fundamental skill (i.e. dribbling, passing, defending, shooting) with the week culminating in a tournament day on Friday. Academy players are also welcome and encouraged to join this camp! In addition to our standard football offering we also have a number of fun and impactful experiences ranging from football-based art workshops to mental wellbeing discussions with professional footballers. https://bloomsburyfootball.com/product/october-half-term-football-camp-westway/ ...
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Programme Lead: Enterprise
We are a looking for an experienced and highly motivated Programme Lead: Enterprise who will be responsible for bringing a unit on the Trust’s land back into operation as a functioning venue and subsequently will be responsible for the management and programming of the dual-use space for community and commercial use, including looking for opportunities to enhance the potential of the venue through creative methods. You will also lead, motivate and organise a team of sessional and contract staff to effectively run the space. Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Overseeing the operations of the venue(s), ensuring effective running of the space for community and commercial use. Educating community bookings on profit-making opportunities for events held at the venues. Managing and coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including a team of sessional and contract staff specifically trained to help run the venue. With the facilities team, ensure compliance with contracts, agreements, health and safety legislation in relation to your events and the venue. Maintaining good systems and records in relation to data collection, management and implementation of initiatives for which you are responsible and via templates for feedback on community bookings. Managing any partnership agreements and reporting against agreed outcomes and objectives. Responsibility for budget management and reporting. Experience, knowledge and skills: Minimum of 1 years’ experience of managing a venue. Good commercial awareness. Demonstrable experience of delivering events within venues. Experience of managing and reporting on substantial budgets. Excellent negotiation skills. The ability to provide a friendly and efficient service, with an aptitude for working in a complex and fast changing environment. The ability to work flexibly in some cases, in line with project needs. The ability to work with diverse communities and in a diverse environment. A good understanding of the local area, is desirable. To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side. Benefits of working with us: Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington Investor in People (IiP) employer Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office Pension scheme Life Assurance Sick pay scheme Season ticket / bicycle loan Free eye test voucher The application deadline is 24 November when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended....
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Facilities Manager
Westway Trust is seeking a highly successful and experienced Facilities Manager to join our thriving organisation based in North Kensington. You will be responsible for the management of Westway Trust’s facilities maintenance team and the procurement and management of sub-contractors in order to maintain the Trust's property and building maintenance working practices enabling continuous delivery of high quality service to the Trust. You will be proficient in dealing with health & safety matters in line with legislation, ensuring compliance with regulations are met and properly documented. You will ensure that the facilities maintenance team maintains the Trust’s properties in a pro-active, cost effective, efficient and responsive manner, in accordance with statutory obligations and best practice. You will need to have the right blend and balance of technical and practical skills, legislative and commercial awareness, people management and facilities maintenance strategy formulation and delivery skills. You will also be committed to working for a charity supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community. Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Actively procure and manage contracts and services providers. Management of hard & soft services. Managing the Facilities Maintenance team and subcontractors for organising day-to-day and reactive maintenance of Trust’s properties. Line management of the small maintenance team. Managing periodic inspection regimen of plant to ensure compliance. Provide plant and asset performance reports to support future CAPEX projects. Responsible for the preparation and management of service charge budgets. Ensure the maintenance services fully meet both contractual and statutory requirements, including undertaking sub-contractor and in-house audits and monitoring KPI’s. Preparation of Risk Assessments and Method statements. Develop and manage systems for the ‘Control of Contractors’ including the delivery of permit-to-work systems. Develop a programme for improving the efficiency of plant across the Estate. Establishing an effective centralised reporting and prioritising system for repairs/maintenance requirements. Liaison with the Trust’s Property Management Team, to programme refurbishment works and ensure its delivery in a timely manner. Qualification: Facilities Management qualification or relevant experience. Formal H&S qualification. Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrable experience of managing facilities across a diverse property portfolio. Demonstrable experience of the procurement of contractors and service providers for both hard & soft services. Experience of managing sub-contractor relationships and supply chain management within a multi-faceted operation. Experience in health and safety and risk management. Working knowledge of statutory compliance within the facilities environment. Detailed operational understanding of facilities maintenance and building services within a client focused environment. Experience in the development and management of PPM programmes. Experience in the understanding of COSHH. Understanding of EPC requirements.. Experience of budget and project management. High level reporting skills. Environmental management (desirable). Demonstrable experience of successfully managing a team. Personal Skills: Good communication skills, both spoken and written Strong IT skills, including MS Office Suite Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise. Good customer service skills. Demonstrable understanding of the needs of diverse communities and a commitment to equality of opportunity. Connections to and/or understanding of the local area would be highly desirable. To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side. Benefits of working with us: Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington Investor in People (IiP) employer Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office Pension scheme Life Assurance Sick pay scheme Season ticket / bicycle loan Free eye test voucher The application deadline is Sunday 10 November when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended....
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Grounds Person
Westway Trust is seeking a passionate and committed Grounds Person to support the Grounds and Gardens team with the maintenance and development of the grounds and gardens across the Trust's 23 acres of land, ensuring the Trust's land is kept clean, tidy, safe and attractive at all times. Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Provide support to the Ground and Gardens Team to maintain and improve soft and hard landscaping on Trust land as directed by the Grounds and Gardens Manager. Maintain the Trust’s grounds to a high standard to include the removal of graffiti, fly posting and any other unauthorised applications to comply with the Trust’s zero policy of anti-social behaviour towards the Trust’s properties. Support the Ground and Gardens Team to undertake planned and unplanned maintenance work on the Trust’s grounds as directed by the Grounds and Gardens Manager. Work with the Grounds & Gardens team to ensure the Trust’s land remains clean and tidy at all times (fly-tipping/bins/parking). Support the Caretaker to provide access for contractor and utility providers and supervision of onsite contractors as required. Report any damage across the Trust’s estate to the Facilities Management team or the Grounds and Gardens Manager. Assist the Facilities Management team as and when required, as agreed with the Grounds and Gardens Responsible for the proper use, maintenance and safe storage of all plant machinery, tools and equipment. Keep hand tools and small garden machinery in good clean condition. Where required, inform members of the public using the Trust’s land of rules governing its use and move on users who choose not to observe them. Assist with maintaining the log of incidents/occurrences that happen on the Trust’s land. To act in a professional, efficiently and courteous manner at all times when communicating with colleagues, stakeholders and the general public. Ensure all relevant Health and Safety standards are adhered to. Work positively in accordance with the Trust’s policies including the Equal Opportunities Policy. To be familiar with and observe the Trust’s Lone Worker policy (if working alone). Carry out any other duties as may be responsibly required. Experience, knowledge and skills: Basic knowledge of ground maintenance duties. Experience of working in public open spaces. Practical ability to use and maintain tools. Good knowledge of the local area is desirable. Personal Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills. Reliable and flexible. A keen eye for detail and presentation in all aspects of work. Able to work flexibly, according to seasons and weather. Ability to work as part of a team in a culturally diverse environment, and work independently as and when required. A commitment to listen, learn and demonstrate new skills. Demonstrate a genuine commitment to service excellence and improvement. Demonstrable understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side. Benefits of working with us: Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington Investor in People (IiP) employer Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office Pension scheme Life Assurance Sick pay scheme Season ticket / bicycle loan Free eye test voucher The application deadline is Sunday 17 November 2024 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended....
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Black History Month: A Living Library of Black Excellence
Join us for a celebration of Black excellence! This Black History Month, we've invited Black professionals from various fields to share their personal stories of their career journey to date, and to celebrate their success. Through one-on-one conversations, they'll discuss their journeys, achievements, and the challenges they've had to overcome. This event will provide you with a unique opportunity to interact directly with inspiring Black professionals, be exposed to the growth and success of individuals journeys, and be inspired by the advancements the Black community has achieved. This event also serves as an opportunity to learn about representation across different career paths, and provide the space to ask questions and seek guidance for your personal career path. All are invited to participate in this event, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or age....
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