Current Vacancies

Hexham Abbey is an equal opportunities employer, which supports and encourages under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and all vulnerable people. This commitment is shared by our staff and volunteers.

Events Assistant

We are looking for a temporary Events Assistant to help us over our busy summer season. We host various events such as music concerts, wedding receptions, parties, workshop/conferences and group tour visits to the Abbey - so the job is very varied and fast paced.

Work will include assisting in pre-event planning and coordination - all the way up to helping to set up and manage the event(s) on the day/night they take place.

We are looking for someone with some relevant experience in hospitality and events, with excellent customer service skills and an eye for detail. One moment you could find yourself speaking to a 'bride to be', filling out a wedding planning schedule, the next dealing with a sound engineer on a music event, and then meeting a coach of tourists booked in to visit the Abbey itself... and when events are on 'live' you could be helping on the bar or with food prep/service for a catering function.

If you are interested in this role it is essential you are available to work most weekends (or specifically Friday/Saturdays) over the period from mid June to mid Sept initially - there is no point in expressing any interest if this is not possible.

We would expect that the work would involve 1-2 days in the office during the week and typcially one 8-10hr shift on a Saturday (or a Friday night)

To apply for this role just send us a covering letter telling us why you are the best person for the job, we would expect you to mention any relevant experience and qualifications of course! - a CV is useful but not crucial!  - email : gm@hexhamabbey.org.uk

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We are always looking for Volunteers who would like to help out here at Hexham Abbey. This could be guiding and stewarding visiting groups, for those with an interest in history who enjoy helping and interacting with people. The Gift Shop and Cafe are also partially staffed with volunteers who simply enjoy keeping busy and giving people a warm welcome as they visit our site.

If you would like to speak to someone further about volunteering opportunities please contact Kirsty Wills on 01434 602031 or via kirsty.wills@hexhamabbey.org.uk.