Casual Events Assistant
2 days ago
We are on the lookout for a Casual Event Assistant to join our bunch.
**Who are We?**:
Located in Newbury, Berkshire, just off junction 13 on the M4 and 55 minutes away from London by train.
Work in our stunning purpose-built Weddings and Events barn - The Post, part of the Donnington Valley Group located in the grounds at Donnington Valley Hotel, Spa and Golf Club.
We are looking for Casual Event Staff to join our bunch to start mid April.
As an employer, The Donnington Valley Group offers support, training and development opportunities to help your career flourish. Donnington Valley Hotel is a 4* Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, we work to support, understand and respect each other and our guests whilst providing an excellent standard in everything we do.
**The Casual Event Assistant Role**
Passionate, inspirational and genuineat The Post Barn we pride ourselves on having THE best team members in the industry. If you are a bright spark or big thinker who is looking for a career and not just a job, then WE WANT YOU to join our bunch.
To be successful casual event assistant you must have a desire to deliver an incredible service, being part of a team that brings to life our guest's vision for their event. You must be able to follow instructions and procedures, have a good understanding of standards, timings, be able to learn fast, think ahead, think on your feet and have a great awareness of what is going on the in the room. A team player with a good sense of humour is also essential.
**What’s in it for you?**
As well as a competitive salary, you will also enjoy a whole host of benefits that we have to offer. Service charge (a BIG one), our perk platform, Benefit Hub, with Discounts on the high street & online (cinema tickets, home improvements, food, travel and much more), HUGE discounts at our two hotels, EXCELLENT discounts on wine - after all wine is what we do, Early Pay (on-demand wage access) and our health and wellbeing platform with access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
For those of you who want to help with the reduction of carbon emissions, for qualifying team members, we also offer a cycle to work scheme.
Oh, and did we mention how we like to party? Events such as Christmas Parties, Summer BBQ’s, department events and monthly team activities run throughout the year allowing you to relax, join in and best of all, have fun.
ON top of all this, we also run a team member recognition scheme where the winner, crowned the best of the bunch, goes out to our winery in California.
There really is something for everyone.
Worried you don’t have the experience to be a Casual Event Assistant? Don’t fear - if you are outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic then we have the skills to teach you the rest
So, if you feel that our Casual Event Assistant role could be a good fit for you and your future career, then please get in touch as we would love to hear from you.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £9.50-£12.21 per hour
Additional pay:
- Tips
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newbury RG14 3BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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