Programme & Events Assistant

About The Fire Station and the Role

The Fire Station is a sustainable cultural enterprise dedicated to delivering world-class live music, performance, events, and hospitality. It is an inclusive home where people can connect, learn, and thrive through unforgettable live experiences.
Live Events Division
Each year, the Live Events Division at The Fire Station organizes and delivers over 250 live performances and events. These events span a wide range of genres, including jazz, folk, rock, indie, electronic, classical, country, pop, comedy, dance, and theatre. Collectively, these performances attract audiences of over 100,000 people annually.
Programme & Events Assistant Responsibilities
As the Programme & Events Assistant, you will be responsible for liaising with artists, agents, promoters, corporate clients, and various internal teams. Your primary objective will be to ensure the highest level of service is provided to both clients and customers.
Purpose of the Role
The key purpose of the Programme & Events Assistant is to support the programming of all live events. This support encompasses tasks such as contract and financial administration, assisting with YesPlan diary management, coordinating and producing events, and handling data entry for show builds. You will work closely with the Venue Director, Programme & Events Manager, and collaborate with teams in Finance, Technical, Operations, and Marketing.
Working Relationships and Environment
This position requires you to work independently while interacting with a diverse range of internal colleagues and external clients.
Role Suitability and Flexibility
This is a part-time role ideally suited for an independent, experienced administrator who demonstrates initiative. Some home working and flexible hours may be arranged as part of this position.