Arena Event Steward

University of Worcester; Worcester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Worcester is seeking Arena Event Stewards to support its busy events programme. You will work on-site during event shifts at netball, basketball, karate, taekwondo, cheerleading, dance, conferences, concerts and awards. Shifts are typically 4–8 hours, evenings and weekends, with summer period opportunities.

We value friendly, customer-focused individuals who can deliver excellent service in a fast-paced setting. Interviews will be held on 2 October 2026.

Qualifications

• On-site role for duration of each event shift.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Availability to work over the summer period.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, bag checks, car parking, turnstile and VIP entry.
• Crowd safety, merchandising and sales, cloakroom and court attendant duties.
• Support team liaisons to VIP hosting and broadcast runners as required.

Job description

Events at the University of Worcester are key components of the University’s strategy for growth and underpin the development aspirations of the university. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of the Arena’s event management function.

The post holder(s) will be required on site for the duration of their event shift. Events you’ll be working at include netball, basketball, karate, taekwondo, cheerleading, dance, conferencing, concerts and awards events. Our stewarding team undertake a variety of tasks, which range from set-up, bag checks, car parking, turnstile and VIP entry, crowd safety, merchandising and sales, cloakroom attendants, court attendants, broadcast runners, team liaisons to VIP hosting.

The role will suit confident individuals who have a real interest in providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Within University semester time, events take place at evenings and weekends and shifts will vary between 4 and 8 hours, dependent upon the event schedule. Flexibility to undertake shifts at these times is a key requirement. We are particularly seeking Arena Event Stewards that are available to support events over the summer period.

Interviews will take place on 2nd October 2026.

Experience the thrill of events and join our friendly events team!

For informal enquiries related to the role, please contact Jessica Kearns, via email [e-mail]

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels