Relief Events Assistant

Relief Events Assistant (8 posts) – Barnsley Council

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Directorate: Growth & Sustainability |
Service: Culture & Visitor Economy

Salary: £12.65 per hour / £24,413 pro rata

Working arrangements: As & when required

Hours per week: As & when

Contract type: Fixed term until 31/03/27

Closing date: 30/01/2026 at 23:59

Requirements: Speak English to an appropriate standard. Enhanced DBS Check required. Overseas criminal record checks may be required if the successful candidate has lived overseas in the last five years. Candidates must be prepared to start with all necessary legal documents (e.g., a valid visa). Barnsley Council does not sponsor visas.

• Supporting and supervising performers and artists.
• Building and breaking down event equipment.
• Engaging with event attendees and members of the public.
• Front‑of‑house operations.
• Business engagement activities.
• Promotional material distribution.
• Manual handling.
• Working as part of a cohesive team.
• Site monitoring and adhering to Health & Safety protocols.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of specific event delivery.
• Adhering to event‑specific policies and procedures.

Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining why you wish to be considered for this vacancy. Demonstrate how you meet the required criteria in your application.

For further information, please review the job profile and exposure profile documents provided below.

Job Profile: Relief Events Assistant Job

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure

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