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Sessional Venue Staff (bars and cloakroom) part time.

Sessional staff member, rota will be done on a shift by shift basis.

£14.80 per hour (London Living Wage).

Apply here: Sessional Venue Staff (bars and cloakroom) in Islington, London – Islington Council

Islington Assembly Hall (IAH) is a venue managed by Islington Council. For over 10 years, IAH has operated as a live music venue in the heart of the borough, bringing huge names to the community including Skepta, Ed Sheeran, Jack White, and Ezra Collective.

As Sessional Venue Staff, you will join our bars and cloakroom team. We host around 150 live music events per year. Some experience working within a live music venue would be beneficial.

This position is primarily for weekend staff, there is the opportunity to work weekday events however the role is mainly focused on weekend availability.

Please note: the responsibilities in the job description cover all available roles within Sessional Venue Staff. You would not be expected to take on every role. You can let us know which roles interest you in your application or at interview. We are looking for someone with the drive to progress, with opportunities to become Bar Supervisor and Senior Bar Supervisor.

You will:

  • Have excellent customer service skills
  • Have experience in a similar role
  • Have an interest in music and events
  • Have a hands-on, proactive attitude
  • Thrive in a fast-moving environment
  • Be looking for sessional evening work and be available March–June and Sept–Dec, especially on weekends

 

We will:

  • Pay a minimum of London Living Wage (£14.80)
  • Be busy in March, April, May, June, October, November and December, with approximately 10–20 six-hour shifts per month
  • Usually open 7–11pm for gigs; bar shifts typically run 6pm–12am, and box office 6pm–10pm
  • Be quieter in January, February, July and August with around 3–10 six-hour shifts per month
  • Pay wages monthly (first wage received in your second month of work)

 

The role requires late nights, weekend work, and the possibility of some early mornings.

If this sounds like it’s for you, please read the notes below before filling in the application form.

Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CVs or alternative application formats can be accepted.

Ready to apply? Here’s what to do:

Fill out all necessary parts of the application form. If a section does not apply to you (e.g. membership of professional bodies), write N/A. You will not be judged for this.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will be notified by email and invited for an interview at Islington Assembly Hall. This normally takes place about a week after the application deadline.

For further information on the recruitment and interview process, please see the application link.

If you’d like to talk to us informally about the role, feel free to email:

Ali McCreadie and Bianca Cordeiro

Email: alastair.mccreadie@islington.gov.uk and bianca.cordeiro@islington.gov.uk

Applications close: 01 June 2026, 23:59.