We are currently looking for 2 x Theatre assistants to join our team. Working evenings and weekends
Part Time 24.5 and 19.5 hours per week
About Us: Pontardawe Arts Centre is a vibrant hub for arts and culture, offering a diverse range of performances, workshops, and events and cinema. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our community and visitors. Exciting new developments are underway, including the addition of a 74-seat cinema and significant upgrades to our facilities. These enhancements will enable us to screen the latest Hollywood releases and improve our café, bar, and ticket office areas.
The successful candidates will be responsible for – To assist in the successful operation of Pontardawe Arts Centre.
The main duties of the post;
Assist the management team with the effective administration of the building.
To work as café/bar staff, Front of house steward and assist with selling tickets on Box office.
To assist with load ins/outs and set up of technical equipment.
To oversee the general safety and behaviour of the public to prevent injury, misuse and damage to the facility.
To ensure that all areas are satisfactory prepared for the programmed event. To set up and relocate equipment.
To periodically inspect the condition of all equipment, fixtures and fittings to report upon any corrective action needed and to carry out minor repairs as necessary.
To undertake cleaning as and when required.
To operate and maintain all equipment and machinery as necessary.
To assist in the locking up of the building making sure property is secured and that the security system is functioning outside opening hours.
To undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
You will have;
Experience of working in the Cinema/Arts/Hospitality sector
Experience of working as front of house steward and bar staff operator
Ideally you will have;
Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace.
For an informal discussion, please contact Angela Jones on
Phone: 01792863722 or email: a.jones4@npt.gov.uk
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required
Please note: In order to meet the Welsh Language Standard requirements, if Welsh Language requirements are essential / desirable / need to be learnt when appointed to the post – we will require the following documents in Welsh before we can advertise; the job advert, job description and person specification.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
