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Events Workers (Casual)

Harlow District Council

Harlow, EssexSalary is determined per role but never less than £15 per hour.Closes: 2026-10-27
Harlow District Council is looking for Events Workers (on Bank / Casual basis) to help deliver a varied programme of civic, cultural, community, seasonal, and town-wide events throughout the year.

What you'll be doing:
  • Assisting with the setup and dismantling of event infrastructure, including gazebos, barriers, signage, tables, and equipment.
  • Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of events before, during, and after opening hours.
  • Welcoming and assisting residents, visitors, traders, performers, contractors, and event partners.
  • Acting as an event steward, providing wayfinding assistance, crowd management, and responding to public enquiries.
  • Monitoring event areas and reporting health and safety concerns or incidents.
  • Supporting information points, registration areas, and ticketing activities where required.
  • Helping maintain a safe, clean, and presentable event environment.
  • Assisting with event logistics, including deliveries, contractor access, and authorised vehicle movements.
  • Using two-way radios and other communication systems to support event operations.
  • Completing basic administrative tasks, records, and event documentation.
  • Responding professionally to unexpected situations and escalating issues appropriately.
  • Working in line with the Council's Health and Safety policies and procedures.

What we're looking for:

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • A positive, professional, and flexible approach to work.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative when required.
  • Confidence interacting with a wide range of people in a busy public environment.
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • A commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required by the events programme.
  • Applicants must be aged 18 and over due to evening/night work and physical manual handling, including lifting and putting up event equipment.

Join us and help create memorable events that bring our communities together.

Harlow District Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

**Please note - Due to a high level of interest, this vacancy will be withdrawn once application capacity has been reached. We encourage interested applicants to apply at the earliest opportunity.**