Events and Venue Hire Officer (Maternity Cover)
Wac Arts Closing date: Wed, 02 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Events and Venue Hire Officer post plays a key role in driving the earned income for the Wac Arts charity. The postholder will not only manage existing clients and key stakeholders but will also be responsible for developing new business opportunities for the events and hire divisions.
We are a small team so there is a need to be flexible about sharing tasks and helping colleagues when necessary, liaising and working closely with Heads of Department, Managers, Building Services Team, Reception, all external and internal clients in order to ensure smooth running of the multi-functional operation.
We would particularly keen to hear from candidates who are women, and from those who are currently under represented in the cultural sector, and could provide the team the diversity in thoughts, lived experiences and skillsets that match the diverse community Wac Arts serves across London.
TERMS
Salary: £32,760 per annum
Contract: Full time, fixed term
Hours: 35 hour per week contract inc. evenings and weekends where necessary
Location: Wac Arts, 213 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4QP
Deadline: 23:59 on Wednesday 2nd September 2026
To download a Job Pack with complete details about the role and how to apply, please go to our website.
Please note: We will be actively reviewing applications for this role as they are submitted and reserve the right to close this advert once a suitable candidate has been selected. We encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Job Requirements
Candidates must have a clear understanding of and commitment to the aims of the Charity. Candidates will ideally possess and be able to demonstrate all or most of the following:
KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
*Relevant industry experience (direct or transferrable) in managing
properties, hires and events
*Previous experience in dealing with the public in a customer focussed environment to ensure a high quality of service is maintained
*Experience of administrating an IT based booking or room allocation system
*Desirable - H&S qualifications including IOSH and PLH
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
*Entrepreneurial and able to deliver to target on small and micro
budgets
*Approachable, personable and confident manner while remaining
professional at all times
*Self-motivated and results driven
*Problem solver and a positive outlook
*Excellent project and time management skills and the ability to
prioritise effectively, often working to tight deadlines
*Excellent IT, communications skills
Job Responsibilities
*Generate income for the organisation by managing its venue hire and events divisions.
*Manage stakeholder relationships, including building previous
relationships with hirers and establishing new ones.
*Proactively manage the diary for the town hall and work closely with the programmes team to ensure there are no gaps in the calendar when it comes to space hire or internal use.
*Proactively meet all event and hires requirements, including meeting client expectation on soft services.
*Work closely with the finance department to support reconciliations and assist with debtor accounts. Ensure that all financial data is accurate and well-managed including the timely oversight of credit control and invoicing.
*Work with the Head of Departments to ensure seamless connectivity between the front of house team and building services' team, managing bookings inclusive of the internal programmes, ensuring appropriate and optimum usage of the various spaces.
Please see Job Pack for a full list.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Events and Venue Hire Officer (Maternity Cover)
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Wed, 02 Sep 2026
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Job: Events and Venue Hire Officer (Maternity Cover)
Job: Events and Venue Hire Officer (Maternity Cover)
Organisation: Wac Arts
Postcode: NW3 4QP
How to Apply
Please apply via the link on our website by 23:59 on 2nd September 2026.
- Contact name: Wac Arts
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Wac Arts
Charity that supports and serves young people through creative, performing arts.