JOB NEWS: South Tyneside Council is hiring an Events Assistant to work on a Part-time, Casual basis
• Events Assistant – Casual
• Employer: South Tyneside Council
• Location: Various locations across South Tyneside
• Contract: Casual / Seasonal / Bank (Variable Hours)
• Working Pattern: As and when required (mainly weekends and evenings)
• Salary: £13.05 per hour + weekend enhancement
• Closing Date: Noon, Friday 6 February 2026
• Vacancy ID: 291002
• Role Overview:
• Supporting the delivery of South Tyneside Council’s events programme
• Working across a variety of events and locations throughout the borough
• Ideal opportunity to gain experience within the events industry
• Flexible, casual work suited to evenings and weekends
• Key Responsibilities:
• Stewarding at public events
• Supporting missing person procedures when required
• Assisting with event set-up and breakdown
• Providing excellent customer service to event attendees
• Working as part of a wider events delivery team
• Skills & Attributes:
• Enthusiastic and motivated approach to work
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Excellent customer care skills
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings
• Benefits:
• Competitive hourly rate with weekend enhancements
• Opportunity to gain experience in the events sector
• Access to South Tyneside Council employee benefits package
• Additional Information:
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship not available
• All application communication via North East Jobs email account
• Enquiries:
• Karri Prinn, Senior Events Officer
• Tel: 07855 505953 or 0191 424 7990
To apply please see the official job vacancy page here.
