Events Assistant

To function as the public face of Portsmouth Cathedral during any function or event, ensuring that visitors and guests have a positive, enjoyable, and safe experience.

Core Tasks

• Look after visitors to make sure they are safe and happy.

• Function as a good ambassador of Portsmouth Cathedral.

• Answer visitor questions, queries, and problems, reporting to the appointed Portsmouth Cathedral Staff member if required.

• Assist in emergency evacuations of the site

• Check tickets and show visitors to their seats/areas.

• Assist in setting up and clearing away refreshment service stations.

• Check bar stock & restock

• Serve refreshments to visitors

• Take card payments

• Comply with the Cathedral’s premises licence and Age Verification Policy

About the organisation

Christian values are at the heart of all we do here at Portsmouth Cathedral however we are a team of staff and volunteers from all walks of life.  We are proud of our inclusive and diverse Cathedral, and we strive to support and uplift community through diocese-wide services and many exciting, varied events. We believe that here at Portsmouth Cathedral there is a role for all, and we hope you will come a join us!

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity

Skills

• Well presented, with a friendly and approachable personality, sense of humour and can-do attitude.

• Enthusiasm for, and willingness to engage with people.

• Patience and tact are required in interactions with the public.

• An interest in community, cultural, creative and heritage events

• Availability to volunteer for some evening and weekend events

• Ability to work alone and in a team.

• Aged 18 and over.

• Whilst being a practising Christian is not a requirement, volunteers should be sympathy with the ethos and aims of the Cathedral as a Christian organisation.