Temporary Arts Attendant (20 hrs 9am-1pm) 6/7 month Contract

Arts Attendant Part time Temporary Contract - Lisburn

20 hours per week

April Start

KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The post holder acts as a front-line point of contact for the patrons of the Council’s Arts Service, based at ISLAND Arts Centre and assists with the day-to-day running of the Arts Service, as required. Operationally, the Arts Attendant is directly responsible to the Arts Administration Coordinator but at times may report to the person acting as Duty Officer of the venue where they are working on any issues of building maintenance e.g. heating, lighting, security, hygiene.

The post holder may assume additional duties relevant to the post as reasonably determined by the Arts Administration Coordinator to address changing business needs or requirements which shall include participation in the interchange of duties to cover breaks, annual leave and other absences.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this role. The post-holder may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Considerable and often heavy manual-handling is required, in this post.

1. To undertake a range of Front of House duties in accordance with the Council’s Customer Care standards, including the operation of the Arts Centre’s telephone system; ensuring all calls are correctly dealt with and that all messages received, are recorded and delivered. To check deliveries, sign and take receipt of goods for the Arts Service, as necessary.

1. To undertake a range of duties in relation to the selling of tickets for the Arts Service when required, including cash reconciliation and the conveyance and collection of monies and other valuables to and from secure safes on or off site.

1. To assist staff, performers and patrons at Arts Service performances and events, immediately reporting any unusual situation that may indicate danger to patrons at such events or the property of Lisburn City Council; to include the completion of relevant incident forms, as required,

1. To assist with the general security of ISLAND Arts Centre and its associated storage premises, including the locking and un-locking of these facilities. This includes checking that all lights have been extinguished, bins have been emptied and that such premises are secure, as necessary before leaving.

1. To undertake the setting up of rooms at ISLAND Arts Centre or other location for usage by Arts Service patrons / staff and to offer such patrons / staff relevant assistance at these locations, when required.

1. To assist in the collection, set-up and return of exhibitions at ISLAND Arts Centre or any other location, as and when required. To assist with the Get-in, Fit-up and Get-out of all relevant events in the Studio Theatre and ISLAND Hall, when required.

1. To undertake the preparation and distribution of promotional materials relating to the Arts Service and set up publicity displays and signs for the Arts Service. Responsible for the collection of art materials and taking stock inventory as required.

1. To ensure that ISLAND Arts Centre and its surrounding areas are kept free from obstruction and debris by carrying out a full range of care-taking duties, including cleaning and maintenance duties, as and when required.

1. Ensure all Health and Safety legislation, published relevant guidelines and Council Health & Safety policies and procedures are compiled within relation to the services and activities within the facility. To be aware of Normal Operating Procedures, Emergency Action Plans and all Risk Assessments as applicable to the Arts Service.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. – Five GCSE passes at Grade A-C, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, in a related discipline.

EXPERIENCE

1. – A minimum of one years’ employment experience gained within an Events and / or Customer Service Environment.

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1 above, they must demonstrate a minimum of three years’ experience as outlined in 1.2 above.

GENERAL:

– It is essential that applicants hold a full (i.e. not provisional) and current UK driving licence and access to a car or * have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the

*Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination

Other Information:

Times: Monday to Friday 9-1pm Weekends as and when required 20 hours per week

Contract: Temporary contract for 6/7 months

Rate of pay: £12.85 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Location: Lisburn

Start Date: Target start date: 7 April 25

Closing Date: 4th April 25

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment to speak to one of our consultants.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.