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Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth (On-site)
£13.15 per hour
Part-time (21 hours per week)
Permanent
Job description

Join our team at Portsmouth Cathedral as an Events Production Assistant and play a key role in delivering a diverse programme of events in this historic and vibrant space. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with a passion for event production, keen organisational skills, and the flexibility to work across a variety of events, from concerts and exhibitions to services and community gatherings. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working with a team, and take pride in ensuring seamless event delivery, we’d love to hear from you!Job Purpose

To provide practical and hands-on support for the production and delivery of events and bookings at Portsmouth Cathedral. Working closely with the Events Administration Assistant, this role focuses on the physical and operational aspects of events, including setup, equipment handling, and on-the-day coordination. Additionally, the role involves administrative tasks supporting the Events Administration Assistant and Head of Marketing and Events, as well as the care and maintenance of equipment and event spaces.

When there are fewer practical event production duties, the post-holder will assist with event administration, paperwork, and general enquiries, working alongside the Events Administration Assistant and the wider office team. They may also be required to support other departments within the Cathedral as needed, ensuring a flexible and collaborative approach to event operations and wider Cathedral activities.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in practical event production, including setup and teardown of equipment.
  • Physical fitness and ability to handle manual handling tasks, such as moving furniture, staging, and technical equipment as an occupational requirement.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team, including volunteers and other staff.
  • An understanding of basic health and safety regulations relevant to events.
  • Empathy with the beliefs and values of the Christian Faith and the aims and objectives of the Church of England.
  • Proactive, hands-on attitude with a focus on problem-solving.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a calm and approachable manner.
  • Empathy with the mission and values of the Church of England.
  • Commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and inclusivity.

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Experience with AV and sound equipment, including setup and basic troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with heritage or multi-use venues.
  • Interest in working in a faith-based or cultural environment.
  • Knowledge of best practices in risk assessment and health and safety for events.
  • Personal licence holder

Safeguarding. The Cathedral takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously, and practices Safer Recruitment for all roles (both paid and voluntary), enhanced DBS for specific roles, and face-to-face or online training as required.

Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.

Application resources
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Portsmouth Cathedral View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 04 April 2025
Closing date: 30 April 2025 at 09:00
Job ref: PC2/25
Tags: Administration, Operations, Faith-Based, Events / Activities

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