Events Assistants - Portsmouth

Salary (Grade 1) - £ 12.60 per hour

Casual Worker Assignments

Casual worker assignments are available to support our business to cover busy periods on a 7-day rota with regular evening work.

Shifts will be offered and will be subject to your availability. Hours to be discussed at interview.

Location: National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.

Our vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum, linking Navy to Nation. You are pivotal in us achieving our vision, and to support this we embrace diversity and want everyone to feel valued and have a sense of belonging.

This is a great opportunity to join the team

Our Events Assistants provide support across our sites in Portsmouth and Gosport, assisting in the preparation and set up of a variety of corporate, commercial and public events, including awards ceremonies, weddings, corporate and military dinners, conferences, large public events and other exciting and unique opportunities. Our Events Assistants help with the preparation of equipment for future events and conferencing, aswell as ensuring the safety, security and safe evacuation of all during all events and within the National Museum of the Royal Navy. There is also occasional office administration including preparing documents and stationery for events.

What you can bring:

We are looking for applicants with previous experience of delivering outstanding customer care. You will need excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, with a positive and innovative attitude and ideally an interest in history and heritage.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a friendly and diverse workplace within a unique heritage environment.
• Group pension plan with Royal London (6% employer contributions, 2% employee contributions and death in service benefit).
• 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata for part time employees, increasing to 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) after 5 years’ service, pro rata for part time employees, with the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay.
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free admission to other national museums and attractions within the reciprocal agreement.
• Discounts at our shops and cafes.
• Free and discounted tickets for family and friends.
• A range of other benefits including cycle to work
• Paid reservist leave.

We want you to succeed and showcase your skills and experiences, so if you are invited to interview, we will share our interview questions with you ahead of time. If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding the role, or ask any questions, please contact Lucy Clabby, Lead Events Manager, on email Lucy.Clabby@NMRN.org.uk.

All applicants are asked to apply via https://jobs.nmrn.org.uk/ by midnight on Wednesday 9 th April. The selection processes will be held on site in Portsmouth in April.

This post requires a DBS check as a requirement of working on the naval base, as well as the right to work in the UK. Please note we cannot currently sponsor work visas.