Commercial Event Assistant (Weekends and Evenings)

The Appointment

We are seeking conscientious, approachable, and flexible Commercial Event Assistants to support the smooth delivery of events. The role is well suited to individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and who take pride in creating a welcoming, safe, and well-presented setting for guests.

Job Title:                        Commercial Event Assistant

Reports to:                      Commercial Team

Commercial Events at Lancing College

The Commercial department operates as a profit centre within the Lancing College Enterprises (LCE) business domain. This encompasses several business streams that deliver critical revenue and profit, which currently consists of a mix of holiday and general lettings and camps, the College shop and events that include weddings, concerts and conferences using Lancing College and Dorset House (Bury Manor Barn) facilities.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Event Hospitality and Catering Support

• To assist the management team in the provision of food to the agreed standard within the budgetary limitations.
• To assist in the maintenance of high standards in Hygiene and Health and Safety.
• To ensure that all foods to be served from designated function areas, are presented in accordance with College standards.

Hygiene and Safety

• To monitor the implementation of cleaning schedules, taking remedial action as required, in the absence of supervisors.
• To ensure all temperature checks are carried out and recorded to the standard required to company policies.
• To clean designated areas, which may change from time to time to include, corridors, stairs, showers, kitchen, WC’s, teaching rooms and public areas.
• To maintain cleaning equipment to the required standard.
• To ensure areas are kept safe and secure.
• To observe and comply with the School’s Health & Safety policy and Code of Practice.
• To observe COSHH regulations and the safe use of chemicals.

Guest Management and Visitor Experience

• To act as a visible and approachable point of contact for guests, providing clear directions, assistance, and information to ensure a positive visitor experience throughout the event.
• To welcome guests on arrival and monitor guest flow within buildings and outdoor areas, helping to prevent congestion and movement of visitors between parking areas, entrances, and event spaces.
• To assist with traffic management during busy periods, including directing vehicles to designated parking and overflow areas (training will be provided).
• To support the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians, particularly during arrival and departure times.
• To remain vigilant to potential hazards related to traffic, parking, or crowd movement and report concerns immediately to the manager overseeing the event.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is committed to providing a quality service right down to the small details.
• Proactive in seeking service improvements with a flexible approach to meeting customer needs.
• Committed to providing a quality service, right down to the intricate details.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in Commercial events or similar role.

Terms and Conditions:

• Salary is £15.69 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
• This is a zero-hour contract, no hours of work are guaranteed.
• The post holder will be required to work when the need arises. It is a flexible arrangement to suit both the individual and the College, and the College has no obligation to provide work on a regular basis.
• Shifts are typically scheduled during weekends and evenings. Shift lengths vary depending on event requirements and may fall between 6:30am and midnight.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk. Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with the Commercial Director, Yvonne Wilson, ywilson@lancing.org.uk

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.

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Salary: £15.69 per hour

Closing date: 30-01-2026

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