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We believe this is an incredibly exciting time for the development of arts and culture in Luton. We’re passionate about what we do, so we encourage an open, collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Current Job Positions

Casual Catering Assistant. Closing Date: Open Vacancy

Casual Catering Assistants                             

£ 12.45 per hour

Casual

 

About the job

The Commercial and Operations team are currently seeking some additions to the team.

You will need to assist the teams in our museums, arts centre and creative spaces to ensure that the cafés and events are operated efficiently and effectively, that all areas are clean, safe, and presentable and that a consistently high standard of catering is delivered.

The successful applicant will play an important role in providing high quality refreshments to our general visitors, staff and corporate clients. You will be responsible for the delivery of excellent customer care at all times and ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction.

 

About you

Do you have a strong passion for working in Catering?

Do you have demonstrable experience in customer care?

Are you able to work evenings and weekends when required?

Are you able to work across The Culture Trust’s sites?

 

If so, please send your application form to privacy@culturetrust.com.

Closing date: Open vacancy               Reference Number: LCST0006              

Casual Customer Service Assistant: Open Vacancy

Casual Customer Service Assistant

£12.45 per hour

Casual

 

About the job

The operations team are currently seeking some additions to the team.

You will need to assist the teams by providing casual support work in Culture Trust venues, including our creative spaces, museums and arts venues, providing assistance to visiting customers and at events, by undertaking a range of duties, ensuring a high quality of customer service and contributing to the continuous improvement of the Trust. 

With experience of dealing with the public, you will be able to work in a team and be capable of supervising public areas and events.  You will be required to carry out a range of administrative tasks, sale of refreshments and retail goods, setting up equipment and using various IT packages.

We require casual team members who are available to work various shifts during weekdays, evenings or weekends at various venues around Luton.  

 

About you:

Do you have a strong passion for working with the public?

Are you able to work evenings and weekends when required?

Are you able to work across The Culture Trust’s sites?

If so, please email your application to privacy@culturetrust.com.

Closing Date: Open Vacancy.               Reference Number: LCST0005

Casual Assistant Chef: Open Vacancy

Casual Assistant Chef                         

£ 12.65 per hour

Casual

 

About the job

The Commercial and Operations team are currently seeking some additions to the team.

You will be required to assist the Chef in the overall management of the kitchens at various sites run by the Culture Trust within Luton.  You will ensure that the café’s are operated in an efficient and effective manner; that all areas are clean, safe, and presentable and that a consistently high standard of catering is delivered to general visitors and corporate clients.  You will also ensure that food/personal hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times.

 

About you:

Do you have a strong passion for working in Catering?

Do you have demonstrable experience in catering, food preparation, cooking and service?

Are you able to work evenings and weekends when required?

Are you able to work across The Culture Trust’s sites?

If so, please send your application form to privacy@culturetrust.com.

 

Closing date: Open vacancy               Reference number: LCST 0007

Trust Maintenance Technician. Closing Date: 26/11/2024

Trust Maintenance Technician

Salary £26,409 - £28,624 p.a. pro rata

22.5 hours per week – Variable Monday to Friday

About the Job:

Do you have experience of general maintenance tasks including carpentry, basic electrics and plumbing, wood machining and other skills associated with day-to-day maintenance work? 

We are looking for a person to provide technical and maintenance support, including planned and reactive maintenance of facilities and displays at all Culture Trust sites.

 

About you:

You will need to be able to plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines, use your own initiative and deal politely and tactfully with a range of people.  You will need a clean driving licence and be able to drive the Trust’s van.

 

You will have a good knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations relevant to the post.

 

Closing date: 26/11/24                Reference number: LCST 0003

 

To apply for this role, please complete the application form and email to privacy@culturetrust.com.  Applicants that have not completed Section C – Experience & Relevant Skills will not be considered. 

Reconnect Project Manager. Closing Date: 11/12/2024

Reconnect Project Manager (0.5)

Salary £37, 938 (Pro Rata) Fixed term for 16 months – January 2025 – April 2026

We are delighted to introduce this job opportunity at the Culture Trust Luton for a 0.5 Project Manager. Through a successful funding application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we have been awarded £177,513 funding to deliver a Resilience project called ‘Reconnect’. This multi-faceted project explores the Trust’s customer services, sites and operations. There is also funding to deliver events and consultations as well as creative activities to promote engagement and volunteering. The Project also has a budget for making operational improvements that have been identified through the project.

We seek an experienced Project Manager to draw together the delivery of this project, coordinate specialist consultants, creatives and community groups and work with the Culture Trust Team on exploring and embedding change.

We are a progressive, Luton-based, arts and cultural charity with a mission to connect communities through culture and creativity. We welcome 250,000 people across the year to our stunning heritage sites; the Hat Factory Arts Centre, Hat District creative workspaces, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, and Stockwood Discovery Centre. The Reconnect Project will work across all our functions, but there will be a particular focus on Stockwood Discovery Centre for community activities and volunteering. For mor information about us please check out our website www.culturetrust.com

To apply for this post please complete the application form found in the link below (in the section titled ‘supporting documents’  https://www.culturetrust.com/hat-district/work-us Please also note the dates below.

Deadline for applications

Wednesday 11th December 2024 (noon)

Interviews

Tuesday 17th December 2024

We can only process applications through our Job Application Form, any other documents submitted will be disregarded unless requested with your application. If you have any difficulty accessing any of the supporting documents please email info@culturetrust.com.

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