Thank you for your interest in working at Chawton House.
Events Assistant (Kickstart)
Job Summary
Hours: 25 hours per week
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Reporting to: Senior Events Producer
Location: Chawton House, Alton.
Duration: 1st October 2025 – 31st March 2026
Closing date: 10th September 2025
Application details: Please send your application to our Senior Events Producer at lucy.abraham@chawtonhouse.org.
Job Description: Events Assistant Kickstart
This post is part of East Hampshire District Council’s Kickstart Scheme, designed to provide mentored roles for people in East Hampshire who are not currently in work. Applicants have to live currently within East Hampshire District Council and be economically inactive.
Applicants are asked to send a copy of their CV and a short statement about why they would like to work at Chawton House in this role.
Interviews will take place at Chawton House in the week beginning 15th or 21st September.
Candidates are welcome to have an informal conversation about the role. Please email info@chawtonhouse.org.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the smooth running of events, both Chawton House events and, where required, those booked as private hire. Oversee the organisation and delivery of a programme of workshops. Assist with the group and private tours. Assist with the daily opening of the house, gardens, estate and catering. This role will require some evening and weekend working.
For a full list of duties please view the Job Description.
Alternatively, have you considered becoming a volunteer?