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Casual Glow Support Team Member - Seasonal

On-site in Great Torrington·Part-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Overview

Job details

  • £12.71 an hour

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

  • Part-time

    Per the ad.

  • Apply by Tuesday 20 October

    The date the employer’s listing closes.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

Nice to have

  • Previous event or cleaning experience is desired but is not essential.

This is a seasonal, casual role which and shifts will be scheduled to business needs.

We are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable, and confident when dealing with members of the public, with a positive attitude and willingness to help.

If you're someone who likes variety, enjoys working as part of a team and is happy to be the extra pair of hands that keeps things moving, we'd love to hear from you!

The role

To provide flexible, hands-on support across the Glow Event, acting as an extra pair of hands to help the event run smoothly. The role will include stewarding the Silent Disco, supporting cleaning and housekeeping duties, assisting with event set-up and clear-down where required, responding to ad-hoc needs and providing cover during staff absence where required.

What you'll do

  • Stewarding the Silent Disco during event sessions (11th + 12th December), helping to keep the area safe, tidy and enjoyable for visitors.
  • Keeping on top of cleaning during the event, including dealing with spillages, litter and any unexpected cleaning needs in our Garden Room while the Silent Disco is taking place.
  • Providing additional cleaning support when required, including helping to cover staff absence due to holidays or sickness.
  • Supporting the wider event team with general tasks where needed, which could include preparing areas, moving equipment or supplies and helping with event set-up and clear-down.
  • Assisting visitors where needed and directing them to the appropriate member of staff or area.
  • Using radios provided by the organisation to maintain contact with other members of the team and communicate any issues or requests for assistance.
  • Reporting hazards, incidents, damage or other concerns promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
  • Taking on other reasonable duties as required to support the smooth running of the event.

We're looking for someone who is

  • Friendly, approachable and has a confident manner.
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work independently when required.
  • Flexible and willing to get stuck in wherever help is needed.
  • Friendly and comfortable working around members of the public.
  • Able to remain calm and professional during busy periods.
  • Happy working as part of a busy team.
  • Comfortable with a varied workload and changing priorities.
  • Able to communicate clearly with colleagues and use a radio.
  • Comfortable working outdoors and being on your feet for periods of time.

Key Objective

To provide reliable and flexible support across the Glow Event, ensuring the event environment remains safe, clean, welcoming and well-organised, while assisting the wider team with operational and visitor needs as they arise.

About Royal Horticultural Society

Industry
Gardens and Horticulture
Website
rhs.org.uk

In their own words

About the company & team

To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening - and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.

And we couldn't do this without our people. We're proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.

Additional information

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support flexible ways of working wherever possible and appropriate to the role.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse RHS, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to be their full selves at work. We know that having a wide range of voices, experiences, and perspectives helps us achieve our mission of being there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening.

If you require any support measures or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact sharonellis@rhs.org.uk and include the job title or reference number (REQ), which can be found at the top of the advert, in your email. We review applications as they are received, so if you're interested in a vacancy, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We may close a vacancy before the advertised closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.

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