BELL ADVISOR - Jack Ward

Primary Responsibilities:

Carry out inspections of bell installations in support of Quinquennial Surveys.

• Inspections may be carried out at other times upon request.

• Inspections are confined to a visual inspection of:
  Foundation, frame/s, bells and bell fittings.
  Electrical installations in the bell and ringing chambers.
  General safety.

• Adviser may suggest a more detailed inspection to be made by a specialist contractor.

• Provide a written report of findings made.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Advise PCCs how to approach and work with commercial bell hangers.

• Provide advice on sources of possible external funding.

• Advise on the management of of major projects.

• Provide/assist in provision of maintenance training.

Other Responsibilities:

• Collate information about the condition of rings within the Branch.

• Establish and maintain a database of useful information, e.g.

  Offers of redundant fittings, people willing to provide practical assistance,

  sources of bell ropes, muffles, material for stays etc.

Adviser's Qualifications:

• Chartered Engineer.

• Former Project Manager.

• Project management of the restoration and augmentation of the ring at Aller, Somerset.

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