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Venue Assistant and Charity Administrator

Salary National Living Wage
Hours Five working days per week, including occasional evening and weekend duties. Apart from event days, the standard office hours are 9am to 5.30pm.
Location London
Closing Date 07 April 2026
Position Type Full Time
Advert expires on 07 April 2026

Main Duties

The successful candidate will assist the General Manager in the day-to-day business and operations of 1901 Arts Club and act as the administrator of, and primary contact for, the Hattori Foundation.

Though working as part of a small team, the role inevitably involves some working alone, requires self-motivation and prioritisation of workload. The post-holder will bring a friendly personality, customer focus, flexibility and a hands-on approach to the job.

The position is to start from Monday 20 April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please note, 1901 Arts Club operates from a converted late-Victorian residence and it is essential for the work of the role for the candidate to be able to use stairs (there is no lift in the 4-storey building).

Skills and Experience Required

The post requires excellent customer service and front-of-house skills, solid administrative and computer skills and experience with running events (preferably in the classical music sector). Experience in the hospitality sector is a bonus.

  • Experience and proven interest in classical music
  • Previous entry-level experience in events administration in the music sector
  • Excellent customer service (ideally with front of house experience) and communication skills
  • Excellent administration skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Finance management experience
  • Pro-active team player
  • Computer literate in MS Office applications
  • Social media experience
  • (Preferred) Website maintenance experience
  • (preferred) Hospitality experience

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.