Casual Event Assistant

Tower Hamlets Council Pension Fund; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks Casual Events Assistants to support various community events across multiple venues. This role offers flexibility with shifts available throughout the week, including evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a willingness to assist with basic audio/visual tasks and furniture handling. Join a dynamic council that values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, while contributing to the vibrant community of Tower Hamlets.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills are essential for assisting event attendees.
• Ability to handle furniture and equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customer service during events and activities.
• Support basic audio/visual operations and move furniture as required.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Audio/Visual Operations

Furniture Handling

Job description

Casual Events Assistants are employed on an “as required” basis to support events and commercial activities at The Brady Arts & Community Centre, Kobi Nazrul Centre, The Pavilions Mile End Park, and in our parks. This role involves assisting with customer service, moving furniture and equipment, and supporting basic audio/visual operations. Casual Events Assistants must work shifts with no guaranteed hours or patterns but should be available Monday to Sunday, including daytime and evenings. Full induction and training will be provided.

Tower Hamlets' vision is that: people are aspirational, independent, and have equal access to opportunities; our residents are proud of and love their borough; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council leveraging digital innovation and partnership working to meet the borough’s evolving needs. We seek candidates who embody our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.

Tower Hamlets is committed to a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of discrimination based on race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, and maternity. We aim to employ a diverse workforce reflective of these groups and recognize social and economic disadvantages. We are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing interviews to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria. Care experience is also recognized as a protected characteristic.

We welcome applications from those interested in flexible working and residents of the borough.