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Venue Officer 0 hours – Cambridge
Reference: CCC00564
Description: Venue OfficerThe Venue Team are key to the customer experience, and they ensure that all of our events are delivered to the highest standards, creating lasting memories of great nights out for all our customers.This is a dynamic, fast-paced, events management position where you will play a leading role in the front of house team to ensure that the day-to-day operation of the venues is delivered effectively. Not only will you be involved in planning the delivery of individual events, activities and projects; you’ll also liaise with members of other teams, including technical, programming, box office, and finance as well as with external promoters to deliver world class events.The venue will be your responsibility during events, ensuring that it operates safely and effectively, in line with all relevant policies and legislation, including licensing, health and safety, and safeguarding. You will brief and direct a large event team made up of stewards, security, bar staff and others. You will need to keep accurate event and financial records and write and submit daily show reports.The Corn Exchange is not just the biggest venue in the area it is also the busiest. We put on a whole range of events from the latest bands to children’s theatre, from huge corporate events to graduation ceremonies, from classical concerts to raves, weddings, parties and conferences.This is a great opportunity for event managers who want to step up and work at an iconic venue – it is your time to shine.  In return we can offer:A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible workingAnnual leave purchasing schemeAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionConfidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policiesFlexible Bank HolidaysFree swimming at CCC swimming poolsGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)Gym Membership salary sacrifice schemeHome & Electronics salary sacrifice schemeLifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and moreProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on roleRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremonySubsidy for public transportYour Care dynamic wellbeing platformHours: 0hrs pro rota, to include weekend and evening working.Contract: PermanentSalary: £19.32 – £41,771 per hour + enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working. (City Pay Band 5 – £37,280 – £41,771)Location:  Cambridge Corn Exchange & GuildhallsMore Information:  To find out more about the requirements of the role please visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/careers and click on ‘Our Vacancies’.  There you can search for the role and download the Recruitment Information Pack.You can also click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council or Equality & Diversity in RecruitmentIf would like an informal chat, please contact Beth Lockyer via email:  Beth.Lockyer@cambridge.gov.uk Application Process:                            To be considered for this role, follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and complete an application.Recruitment Timetable:              If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to apply by 15 May 2026.
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Salary: *GBP*19.32 – *GBP*41,771 per hour + enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working. (City Pay Band 5 – *GBP*37,280 – *GBP*41,771)
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