Events Assistant

Company: Essential Employment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Events Assistant (Kensington)

£16.05ph PAYE – Reference: 5289652

We average about 3-4 events per week Monday‑Saturday, ending 21:30‑00:30. A rota will be sent out for the candidate to sign up to events. Candidates must arrive by 17:00 at the latest and stay until the shift finishes.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a team to ensure the successful delivery of each event, working with relevant museum colleagues to ensure the safety and security of guests and the museum and its collections.
  • Ensure the museum is properly prepared for evening events as directed by the Duty Manager.
  • Work closely with the museum’s contracted caterers to ensure delivery of high‑quality events, from access and set up to final clearance and lock‑up at the end of the event.
  • Be available to work outside of standard office hours, particularly during evenings and weekends to ensure smooth running of events.
  • Ensure the safety of the museum and its contents during film shoots and photo‑shoots.
  • Be a friendly and professional first point of contact at reception for event hirers and their guests.

This is a part‑time role on a temporary contract basis.

All our roles may be subject to pre‑employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026