Apprentice Events Assistant Level 3 (Cinema)

Box; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Worthing Theatres and Museum offers a fixed-term 18-month apprenticeship at Connaught Theatre in Worthing. You’ll learn cinema projection, scheduling, and programming while supporting box office and audience engagement.

The role includes projector setup, maintenance, event screenings, social media promotion, and basic financial administration, with training through Chichester College. Start date is October 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 due to Film Certificate ratings.
• Strong interest in cinema and film exhibition.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test films and create playlists for scheduling on servers and projectors.
• Digitise content and manage servers; liaise with distributors for missing content and KDMs.
• Create and edit slides and videos for on-screen and social media usage.
• Social media posting and scheduling.
• Design film brochures bi-monthly.
• Assist on financial administration and tracking.
• Research film releases and benchmark against other cinemas.

Skills

Cinema projection

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe InDesign

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Audience behaviour

Education

GCSE Maths & English (level 2)

Tools

KDMs

Job description

Worthing Theatres and Museum

Worthing, West Sussex

Salary: £15,392 per annum year 1 (pro rata for part time), national living wage year 2

Hours – 32-37 hours per week depending on candidate preference, pro rata for part time (inclusive of required training time with Chichester College) Fixed term 18-month apprenticeship

Place of Work – Connaught Theatre, Union Place, Worthing, BN11 1LG

Start Date – October 2026

This role focuses on developing an understanding of cinema projection technology, audience preferences, box office performance, and programming within our specific marketplace as a multi-arts venue which operates a cinema and a live theatre program in the same venue.
The successful candidate will work on projector set up and maintenance, weekly projection scheduling and administration with distributor coordination. Role will also include working with the film manager to assist on booking of certain titles while learning how programming decisions balance audience demand, critical reviews and commercial performance. It will also provide insight into how programming connects with audience experience, hospitality, and the overall identity of the venue.
Work will also include promoting the film schedule to audiences including creating images & trailers, and planning social media schedule.

Main Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Testing films and creating playlists for scheduling on servers and projectors.
• Digitising content and managing servers to ensure all films are ready for presentation. Including liaising with distributors for missing content and KDMs.
• Creating and editing slides and videos for on-screen and social media usage.
• Social media posting including scheduling posts, stories with a mix of advertising and engagement content.
• Design our film brochure on a bi-monthly basis.
• Internal presentation such as slides and poster changes.
• Start-up and closing down of projectors and the building – being a keyholder.
• Running live screenings from satellite broadcasts with volume and lighting changes.
• Run event screenings which require ordering of merchandise, liaising with guests in advance, presenting and hosting Q&A’s.
• Assist on financial administration and tracking.
• Research upcoming film releases and benchmark against other cinemas.

Learning and Development

• The trainee will gain practical experience in:
• Projection equipment and scheduling software.
• Understanding audience behaviour and box office performance
• An understanding of the cinema exhibition industry.
• Film scheduling and programme planning.
• Balancing commerciality with variety and learning when to make decisions.

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum age 18 due to Film Certificate ratings
• A strong interest in cinema and film exhibition.
• Curiosity about understanding what audiences respond to and why.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
• Professional and personable when representing the company at events.
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite including Premiere Pro and InDesign.
• Hold a pass in GCSE Maths and English (level 2) or equivalent
• Must NOT hold a previous qualification in events management higher than level 3

Desirable Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Awareness of current and upcoming film releases.
• Interest in cinema audiences and viewing trends.
• Experience supporting events or working in a cinema or cultural venue.
• Video editing experience.
• Knowledge of the business end of Meta and Hootsuite.

Worthing Theatres & Museum is a registered charity and pursues a policy of equal opportunities. Worthing Theatres & Museum values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community.

All applications are judged on merit. If you have any questions or require any support with the application process, please get in touch with the HR team at [e-mail]

Worthing Theatres and Museum is a Disability Confident Committed employer.

The closing date for this position is 22/09/2026 at 17:00