Casual Host


Company:	Chelmsford City Council
Salary:	from £13.18 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 1JE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Chelmsford Theatre is dedicated to delivering incredible visitor experiences with an ambitious programme and a focus on the community, putting the customer at its heart.

We are looking to recruit Casuals Hosts to work in a highly focussed team, responsible for delivering a unique red carpet experience for all visitors to Chelmsford Theatre’s venues and events.

The successful candidates will thrive in a creative environment and have the ability to adapt to the many demands of a busy theatre. Casual Hosts are important in ensuring performances run smoothly, paying particular attention to the comfort, safety, and enjoyment of visitors.

This varied role involves welcoming customers into the theatre, assisting with their varying needs, supporting the purchase of tickets, merchandise and serving refreshments.

If you are passionate about a career in the arts and are keen to be part of a team shaping Chelmsford’s cultural future, whilst also enhancing the Theatre’s profile as a visitor destination, then apply today.

The successful applicant will need to be available to work evenings, bank holidays and the Christmas and New Year period; applicants must be flexible and reliable. This role is offered on a casual basis.

Interviews are currently scheduled for 28 September 2026.

Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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