Sessional venue staff post in the bars and cloakroom team at Islington Assembly Hall, a live music venue run by Islington Council. Work covers bar, cloakroom and box office shifts at around 150 live music events a year, most of them at weekends. The role is sessional and mainly weekend-focused, with weekday events possible and a route towards Bar Supervisor for those who want to progress. Some live music venue experience helps, and interviews are set for 11 November 2026.
What the job involves
- Work bar shifts at gigs, typically 6pm to 12am
- Work cloakroom shifts at live music events
- Work box office shifts, typically 6pm to 10pm
What’s required
Experience
- Experience in a similar role
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent customer service skills
- Hands-on, proactive attitude
- Working well in a fast-moving environment
- Interest in music and events
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work check
- DBS disclosure where the post requires it
Other
- Availability for sessional evening work March to June and September to December, especially weekends
- Willingness to work late nights, weekends and some early mornings
Nice to have
- Some experience working in a live music venue
What’s offered
- Up to 31 days annual leave, rising to 36 after five years of local government service
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development opportunities
- Local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops and health and beauty providers
- Monthly wages
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
