Events & Games Host in Greenwich

Rate from £12.71 Salary £12.71ph + Paid holiday on top of your hourly rate of 12.07% per hour

• Hours
• Zero hours per week Contract
• Interview
• Mon 17 Aug 2026W. C 17th Aug
• Details
• Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Host and present regular entertainment events, including quiz nights, bingo, themed games and other student activities.
• Welcome participants and clearly explain the event format, rules and prizes.
• Develop original and engaging quiz questions, games and event content.
• Create and propose themed event concepts throughout the academic year for approval by the Venue Management Team.
• Deliver quiz questions and event content confidently, clearly and at an engaging pace.
• Manage event timing, scoring and quiz rounds accurately throughout each event.
• Create an energetic, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that encourages participation from all attendees.
• Adapt your hosting style to suit different audiences, event themes and attendance levels.
• Make announcements promoting prizes, venue offers, Students' Union activities and upcoming events.
• Encourage repeat attendance by delivering consistently engaging experiences.
• Work collaboratively with the venue team to ensure events run safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Set up, test and pack away microphones, presentation equipment, games materials and other event resources.
• Resolve minor issues professionally and seek support from management where required.
• Gather customer feedback where appropriate to help improve future events.
• Represent Greenwich Students' Union in a professional, approachable and positive manner at all times.
• Standards of Service
• Deliver friendly, professional, safe and efficient customer service to all guests.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students feel comfortable participating.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues across Commercial Services.
• Prepare all event materials and equipment before each event and ensure they are stored correctly afterwards.
• Promote venue offers, commercial activities and Students' Union events where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of personal presentation by wearing the required uniform or themed dress where applicable.
• Attend work fit for duty and never under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.
• Maintain excellent punctuality and reliability.
• Health, Safety, and Compliance
• Work within operational procedures, licensing, health, and safety policies, safeguarding, hygiene and other regulations pertaining to the operation of the venue, ensuring all staff are trained appropriately.
• Adhere to all GSU policies related to HR, staffing, health and safety, data protection, environment, and any other specific GSU Policy impacting your role or that of the team.
• General Responsibilities
• Represent and be an ambassador for GSU.
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Support and promote workplace liberation, diversity, equality, and inclusion of opportunity.
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations, clients, staff, and Project data.
• Actively seek better ways to assist GSU in becoming a more sustainable workplace.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post
• Personal Specification
• Current University of Greenwich/Kent student (not graduating before Summer 2027).
• Confident and engaging public speaker.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable personality.
• Creative with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Comfortable speaking to both small and large groups.
• Able to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations.
• Available to work evenings and occasional weekends.
• Passionate about creating enjoyable student experiences.
• Experience hosting quizzes, bingo, games nights or other live entertainment events.
• Experience in public speaking, acting, performing or presenting.
• Previous customer service or hospitality experience.
• Knowledge of popular culture, music, film, television, sport and current affairs.
• Experience using presentation software, microphones or audio-visual equipment.
• Experience creating engaging social or entertainment content.
• Personal Attributes and Other Requirements
• All Commercial Services staff may be asked to work at other campus outlets on an ad hoc basis to assist with day-to-day operations and events.
• Innovative and forward-thinking approach to continued improvement.
• Able to work unsociable hours.
• Work well in a team with a flexible approach to work.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the Organisation.

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