Events Assistant
Events Assistant Vacancy
Hereford Cathedral is seeking a sociable and professional individual with attention to detail and initiative for the role of Events Assistant.
The Events Department’s core aim is to support the demand for income generating events and venue hires, such as light shows, silent discos, and multiple days of concerts, whilst also maintaining our programme of community, charity and missional engagement events and projects.
The Events Assistant will join the department at an exciting time as we plan ahead for flagship events including the Medieval Hereford Festival over the summer, The Mysteries play in the Autumn and the ever-popular Christmas Fair.
We are offering a 2 year fixed term contract, which may be open to renewal (subject to funding). The working hours are 35 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, with the option of occasional work from home days when appropriate. This role includes regular out of hours work during evenings or at weekends. Agreed overtime is not payable but time off in lieu will be granted.
The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and will also require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
The position will command a starting salary of £23, 478 per annum, with a non-contributory pension scheme, whereby the employer contributes 8% of salary.
The closing date for applications is 8 May 2026 at midday. Interviews will be held on 19 May at Hereford Cathedral. We normally inform all unsuccessful applicants and acknowledge their applications after an appointment has been made.
For full details and how to apply, please click on the link to download the job pack below:
Events Assistant Job Pack (pdf)
Events Assistant Application Form (word)
Equal Opportunities Form (word)
Latest
-
Events Assistant Vacancy
The closing date for applications is 8 May 2026 at midday.
-
City Praise April
All are welcome
-
Summer Garden Party with The Hey Yahs
Join us for an evening with The Hey Yahs on Friday 7 August
-
Professor Alister McGrath at Hereford Cathedral
The Place of Stories in the Christian Life takes place on Monday 27 April