Control of Works and Access Coordinator

This is an exciting new role at the British Museum, where the postholder will work in a team of two, ensuring that working activities are safely, planned, controlled and coordinated. Undertaking assurance checks onsite to ensure that works onsite are compliant with CDM procedures, there is some requirement to work weekends and evenings, based on project demands in this role. As the British Museum carries out the Masterplan, this role is key to ensuring its success.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
Key areas of responsibility:
Undertake daily monitoring of contractor working and project management processes on site, undertaking spot checks and safety audits.
Conduct daily assurance checks in relation to the permit to work and control of works processes.
Escalate issues or non-adherence of procedures to the relevant stakeholders
Promote safe working practices across the Museum's Bloomsbury estate and Orsman road sites
Support the induction of contractors to the site where required
Carry out training for project managers/internal stakeholders in relation to Museum procedures, The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
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Monitoring contractors working onsite, basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety and construction management procedures is key. Prior experience working in contractor coordination or construction would equip the postholder to successfully carry out the demands of the role, in addition to previous health and safety checks. Understanding how to audit or carry out spot checks is necessary.
This role will require excellent attention to detail, communication with a variety of stakeholders, and organizational skills. The postholder must be proficient in using MS Office programmes, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel.

Estates and Capital Projects
41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum, Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
Professional and personal development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
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