Rye Town Council are recruiting!

Town Hall Attendant – Ceremonies and Civic Events

Rye Town Council are currently recruiting a member of staff to attend ceremonies taking place at Rye Town Hall, as the Responsible Person required under our ceremony venue licence. Working with the Town Crier you will ensure couples and their guests receive a warm welcome to the Town Hall; co-ordinate all attendees to ensure ceremonies run smoothly; look after guests and liaise with the Registrars.

You will also be required to attend the Town Hall to unlock and lock up for general lets and be on call throughout (via phone) in case of any problems; undertake viewings of the Town Hall for prospective hirer’s and assist with Town Council and civic events.

Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills; be adept at putting people at ease and able to deal with the unexpected in a calm manner. Experience of organizing events, in particular weddings, would be an advantage. Hours for this role are primarily weekends, with some evenings and weekdays, with the peak season from May to September.

Application pack:

Town Hall Attendant Job Description (2024)

Town Hall Attendant Person Specification (2024)

Town Hall Attendant Terms and Conditions (2024)

Town Hall Attendant Application Form

DEADLINE for the return of completed application forms: Friday 9th February 2024

For an informal chat about the role, please call in or phone 01797 223902 to speak to Richard Farhall or Jessica Neame.