Community Host / Leisure Assistant - Greatfields School - Barking, London

Vivify Venues; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Staff uniform provided

Employee of the Month recognition

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free staff parking

Staff referral bonus scheme

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Vivify Venues is hiring a Community Host to ensure safe, welcoming experiences for hirers across our school-site venues. You will help access facilities, set up equipment, perform safety checks and maintain clean spaces between bookings.

No prior experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided. Join a fast-growing company dedicated to vibrant local communities.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Friendly, approachable and customer-focused.
• Able to communicate confidently with schools and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Welcome hirers and help them access facilities.
• Open and close school sites securely.
• Set up equipment and facilities for activities and events.
• Carry out basic health and safety checks.
• Report any issues using our online platform.
• Complete light cleaning and tidying duties for next day readiness.
• Provide outstanding customer service and support throughout each shift.

Skills

Customer service

Independence

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Job description

As a Community Host, you'll ensure our hirers have a safe, welcoming and hassle-free experience every time they visit. You'll:

• Welcome hirers and help them access facilities
• Open and close school sites securely
• Set up equipment and facilities for activities and events
• Carry out basic health and safety checks
• Report any issues using our online platform
• Complete light cleaning and tidying duties to ensure facilities are left ready for the next school day
• Provide outstanding customer service and support throughout each shift

No two shifts are the same, making this a great role for someone who enjoys variety and helping people.

We're looking for people who:

• Enjoy working independently and taking ownership
• Are friendly, approachable and customer-focused
• Can communicate confidently with schools, hirers and community groups
• Are organised, proactive and quick to solve problems
• Take pride in delivering a great experience
• Want to be part of a business making a positive impact in local communities

No previous experience is required - we'll provide full training and ongoing support.

At Vivify, we believe everyone should have access to spaces where they can play, learn, exercise and connect. We partner with schools across the UK, helping them open their facilities to local communities outside of school hours. Every booking generates valuable income for schools while creating opportunities for people to come together and improve their wellbeing.

• Full training and development opportunities
• Staff uniform provided
• Employee of the Month recognition scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling support
• Free staff parking (where available)
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• Opportunities to grow with a fast-growing, purpose-driven company