Event Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

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GLL is looking for Events Assistants to work at Kendal Leisure Centre. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as an Events Assistant, there's never been a more exciting time to join us and take your first step to working in the UK's largest leisure provider.

As an Events Assistant, you will be assisting in delivering excellent customer service throughout events within the centre, including but not limited to cleaning and maintenance, preparation of areas and equipment for events, maintaining a safe environment during setup, event, and pack down. Events assistants are expected to complete all relevant operational checklists and documents.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain a positive image of the venue to customers and the public at all times
• Deliver excellent customer experience at all times
• Prepare and sell drinks and food as required
• Engage with customers to ensure satisfaction
• Actively contribute to the development of the service
• Assist the manager on duty in monitoring against set standards (e.g., noise levels, cleanliness)
• Ensure the security and maintenance of the bar area and its contents
• Prepare areas and equipment, keeping facilities clean and presentable
• Adhere to all health and safety requirements, including fire prevention, licenses, food safety, COSHH, heating, ventilation, energy management, and conservation
• Undertake cash handling and banking within stipulated financial procedures

What you need:

• A team player
• Ability to undertake cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Previous events experience is a bonus but not essential
• Able to work unsocial hours
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns (e.g., mornings, evenings, weekends)

Benefits of working with GLL:

• Learning & development opportunities for career growth
• Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
• Industry-leading pay rates
• Opportunity to join the GLL Society and participate in social events
• Exclusive discounts on villas in Portugal
• Exclusive discounts on ski chalets in Bulgaria
• Health assurance
• Training with practical and theoretical elements to keep you at the top of your game
• Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
• 25% off Red Letter Days
• 25% off Buy A Gift
• 20% off GLL spa treatments and products