Sessional Venue Staff (bars and cloakroom)

Islington Assembly Hall (IAH) is a venue managed by Islington Council. For over 10 years IAH has operated as a live music venue in the heart of the borough, bringing huge names to the community including Skepta, Ed Sheeran, Jack White, and Ezra Collective.

As Sessional Venue Staff, you will join our bars and cloakroom team. We host around 150 live‑music events per year. Some experience working within a live music venue would be beneficial. The position is primarily for weekend staff, with the opportunity to work weekday events, but the role is mainly focused on weekend availability.

Please note: the responsibilities in the job description cover all available roles within Sessional Venue Staff. You would not be expected to take on every role. You can let us know which roles interest you in your application or at interview. We are looking for someone with the drive to progress, with opportunities to become Bar Supervisor and Senior Bar Supervisor.

• Have excellent customer‑service skills.
• Have experience in a similar role.
• Have an interest in music and events.
• Have a hands‑on, proactive attitude.
• Thrive in a fast‑moving environment.
• Be looking for sessional evening work and be available March–June and September–December, especially on weekends.

• Pay a minimum of London Living Wage (£14.80).
• Busy in March, April, May, June, October, November and December, with approximately 10–20 six‑hour shifts per month.
• Typical shift times: bar shifts 6pm–12am, box office 6pm–10pm, with venues open 7–11pm for gigs.
• Quieter in January, February, July and August with around 3–10 six‑hour shifts per month.
• Pay waged monthly (first wage received in the second month of work).

The role requires late nights, weekend work, and the possibility of some early mornings.

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service.
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work‑life balance, as well as a 35‑hour working week.
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential.
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum.
• Excellent local government pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships.
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, and we seek to ensure that all candidates are treated with dignity and respect. We support a culture of inclusion and provide a safe environment for all employees, with no discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. All support, training and recruitment processes are designed to promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and career.