VSNEG - Voluntary Sector North East Glasgow

23/10/2025

Brunswick Community Development Trust

‼️Job Opportunity: Facility Operative – Springburn Park Synthetic Pitch‼️

‼️IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE‼️

📍 Location: Springburn Park Synthetic Pitch
⏳ Hours: Up to 15 hours per week (flexible shifts)
💰 Salary: National Living wage.

About the Role
Brunswick Community Development Trust is seeking a Facility Operative to help maintain and oversee Springburn Park Synthetic Pitch. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, customer-focused, and takes pride in keeping facilities clean and well-maintained.

As part of our team, you will play a key role in ensuring the facility remains safe, welcoming, and fully functional for the community, including sports teams, local groups, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

🔧 Maintenance & Cleaning
✔ Ensure the synthetic pitch and surrounding areas are clean and well-maintained.
✔ Carry out regular cleaning duties, including changing rooms, spectator areas, and public spaces.
✔ Conduct daily facility checks to ensure safety and hygiene standards are met.

🤝 Customer Service & Operations
✔ Provide a friendly and helpful service to visitors, teams, and community members.
✔ Assist with queries and ensure a positive experience for facility users.
✔ Monitor facility rules and regulations to maintain a safe environment.

⚽ Equipment & General Upkeep
✔ Set up, inspect, and maintain goals, posts, and other pitch equipment.
✔ Safely store equipment after use and report any damage or repairs needed.
✔ Ensure that health & safety procedures are always followed.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Attributes:
✅ Reliable and punctual, with the ability to work independently.
✅ A positive and customer-friendly attitude.
✅ Physically fit and able to carry out cleaning and maintenance tasks.
✅ Basic understanding of health & safety in a public sports facility.

Desirable:
➕ Previous experience in facility maintenance, cleaning, or customer service.
➕ Interest in sports, recreation, or community engagement.
➕ Knowledge of synthetic pitch upkeep and equipment care.

Benefits of Joining Our Team
🌟 Flexible part-time hours (up to 15 per week)
🌟 Work in a community-focused sports facility
🌟 Competitive hourly pay
🌟 Opportunity to gain experience in facility management
🌟 Progression pathways to Football Coaching and other qualifications.

How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic, proactive, and looking for a rewarding part-time role, we would love to hear from you!

📩 To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to: [email protected]

For any inquiries about the role or an informal chat, please contact 0141 557 0812

10/04/2025

TODAY - THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2025
Come along and reminisce about Glasgow East End, look at old photos, have a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit or two. Chat to others about the East End of Glasgow.

Run by the lovely people of MENSELF + History Group.
Thursday 10 April 2025, 2pm to 4pm, Tollcross Advice & Learning Centre, 84 Braidfauld Street, Glasgow, G32 8PJ. Everyone welcome.🙂

28/10/2024

😍Get to know voluntary sector colleagues and meet our Sector Development team over breakfast at the Albany Centre in Glasgow on Friday 15 November. The perfect opportunity to forge valuable connections, share insights and access support and end the week on a positive note!

Book your place at https://bit.ly/What3On
See you then🥐☕

28/10/2024

🎄🎄🎅🧑‍🎄
Christmas Stall For Hire
Glenburn Xmas Fayre 2024
If you would like to Hire a stall, or want more information
send DM to our page

22/10/2024

A fantastic opportunity for any local groups or individuals who would like to hire a stall. ⏬ 😀

🎄🎄🎅🧑‍🎄
Christmas Stall For Hire
Glenburn Xmas Fayre 2024
If you would like to Hire a stall, or want more information
send DM to our page

22/10/2024

Next Open Space event is on Thurs, 7th Nov 2024 in the Radisson Blu. Hope to see you there!

21/10/2024

21/10/2024

Tomorrow 12-1:30pm!

21/10/2024

21/10/2024

https://www.hoolit.co.uk/local-events

Looking for something to do this Halloween weekend with the family? For a great day out why not come along to the Forge Market as we have a verity of free entertainment and activities lined up on Sunday 27th oct.

Itinerary of free activities:

Saturday 26th Oct
10.00 – 5.00pm - Halloween Arts & Crafts
10.00 – 5.00pm – Trick & Treat Map solve the puzzle and take your winning answer to Jean our Lotto Queen based near reception to receive a treat (maps available in the community hub)
10.00-5.00pm – visit our haunted unit

Sunday 27th Oct
10.00 – 5.00pm - Halloween Arts & Crafts
10.00 – 5.00pm – Trick & Treat Map solve the puzzle and take your winning answer to Jean our Lotto Queen based near reception to receive a treat (maps available in the community hub)
10.00-5.00pm – Visit our haunted unit
10.00-5.00 – Halloween lawn games / Apple Dooking (Forking) - games scattered around various areas in the market
11.30 – 1.30pm – DNA Kids– Halloween Party Shows - times –
11.30 – 12.10 / 12.15 – 12.50 / 1.00pm – 1.30 (Halloween games, music and prizes to be won)
12.00 – 3.00 – Meet and Greet – are you a fan of Star Wars and Sci fi ? The force is strong and the troops will be amongst us so why not stop an say hello.
12.00-4.00 – Picture Portrait – get your Halloween picture taken and have it emailed over to you. Winner of best costume picture by public vote will receive a Halloween prize (please note: permission to be entered will have to be given at the time)
12.00 – 4.00 – Picasso Face painting
12.00 – 4.00 DJ – Dougie from Floorfillerz playing all those Halloween tunes to get you in the party mood
12.00 – 4.00 - Which one of our traders has the best costume and best dressed unit? For a chance for two of them to win a hamper of Halloween goodies it’s your chance to decide our winners so remember to check out all our traders and their units. Voting forms and voting box will be available in our community hub and reception area for some interaction fun.
12.00 – 3.00 - Saber Wars Demonstration – You’ve heard of paintballing and laser quest then to learn more about this fantastic new energetic combat game then come along and speak to the team and see how you can join.
1.30 – 2.00pm – Live Music from “Rebel Yell” our very own Jim and a very talented young lady.
2.00 – 4.00pm – Hoots & Owls Wizard School -
Shows times – 2.00 – 2.55 / 3.00pm – 4.00pm (which house do you belong to?? Are you a great wizard or witch in the making ? Learn how to make potions, play games and take home a house badge and anti-bullying charm)

# Please note times and acts subject to change and limited spaces available for the shows
Car Park - During Forge Market Opening days Thurs – Sun between the hours of 10 – 5.00pm for all drivers there is 2 free hours with charges then implemented thereafter. (1-2hrs - free / 2-3hrs £1.00 / 3-7hrs £4.00)

Parking meters are located across from Jem’s Carpets in the back car park bay and also the disabled Bay Car Park Entrance. It can also be paid via the QR code or online as advertised on all the signage placed around the car park entrances etc