Funtopia Childrens Festival Event Staff
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fun, energetic, enthusiastic people wanted!!!
Funtopia, the Children’s Festival which aimed at under 10’s is going on our annual summer tour of the Midlands again in April and we are looking for enthusiastic, hard working Event Staff!
We have positions available in:
Catering
Event Staff
Kids Entertainers
Supervisors
This year our summer Tour runs from 8thApril-31st August with events every weekend plus weekdays during school holidays. Tour locations include Cheshire, Northants, Lincs, Leics, Notts, Derbys, Oxfordshire and more.
The Team leaves from and returns to Holmewood, Chesterfield daily and applicants are not required to make their own way to site, but instead travel in the company minibus.
Funtopia is filled with inflatables, activity and role play zones, entertainment stage, food court, under 5’s area, etc and is open 10:30am-5:30pm daily. (Set up from 6:30am and pack down is complete at approx. 7:30pm). An autism Friendly Session takes place every morning so any experience of working with children who have additional needs or autism is an advantage but not essential.
Please visit our Facebook page for more details on Funtopia www.facebook.com/funtopiauk
More details about the job roles:
CATERING:
Required to work in our Food Court on either the catering van or the donut stand. Previous experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given.
EVENT STAFF:
Supervising various inflatables and activity areas. Will need to work independently during the event opening hours. You must be confident and engage with the public.
KIDS ENTERTAINERS:
Performing our daily scheduled stage shows which include dancing and story telling. Entertainers will also be carrying out scheduled group activities within the Arena. Activities include water fights and mascot performances. You must be confident and outgoing. The right candidate will be charismatic and confident.
SUPERVISORS:
We are looking to hire an entertainment supervisor, event site supervisor and a catering supervisor. Applicants should have previous experience in their chosen field, although not necessarily supervisor experience. The catering supervisor will be required to have or take a Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification.
All staff will be required to work on the event set up and pack down which includes setting up the activity zones, gazeboes, perimeter fencing, inflatables, catering area, etc.
Good Points:
You will be working in a friendly team in a fun environment
Working as part of the Funtopia Team looks amazing on a CV for future work, especially for anyone wanting to work with children or in entertainment!
Good hourly pay PLUS travel pay
Bad Points:
Funtopia leaves Holmewood between 4:15am-6am and returns between 8pm-9:30pm but long days mean a good days pay!
Interviews will be conducted via video call.
Please contact us for a Welcome Brochure with full job details, including hourly wage rates.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 5 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £7.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Event Staff
Expected start date: 08/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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