Event Staff

Event Support Staff – Estate Planning Seminars

Locations: Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £14.50 per hour + paid travel time

Are you friendly, reliable, and well-presented? Do you enjoy meeting older people and supporting live professional services events? We are seeking part-time Event Support Staff to assist our estate planning team at public seminars.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guest Reception: Welcome guests, manage registrations on a printed register, hand out name badges and information packs, and provide information in a polite and professional manner.
• Seminar Support: Look after refreshments, keep the room calm and tidy, hand out literature, and assist guests who want to book follow-up appointments.
• Travel & Hours: Events are held on weekdays (typically Tuesday to Thursday) during daytime hours. A typical day runs from around 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM. Travel time from door to door is fully paid, with no overnight stays and local journeys under 90 minutes each way.
• Team Coordination: Work alongside our consultants, technicians, and office staff to ensure events run smoothly and professionally.

Requirements:

• Warm, polite, well-spoken, and confident in dealing with the public.
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable being the first face a guest sees.
• Presentable, punctual, and discreet when handling attendee details.
• Full driving licence and use of a car, living within about 30 minutes of Newcastle upon Tyne
• Available for flexible, occasional weekday daytime hours.
• Willing to undergo a Basic DBS check (paid for by us).

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay at £14.50 an hour, with all travel time fully paid door-to-door.
• Mileage allowance
• Flexible casual work around our event schedule, with dates issued well in advance
• No heavy lifting or technical setup—our technician handles venue setup.
• Lunch and refreshments provided on event days.
• Full support with your first two events worked alongside an experienced host.
• A supportive and professional working environment.

To Apply:
Please attach your CV and a brief cover note highlighting your availability, your location, and any experience you have in welcoming or looking after people.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and reliable own vehicle (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: On the road