Detailed below are our current job opportunities. To apply please send a CV and supporting written statement to the listed staff member.

Casual Box Office Assistant
Salary: £8.50 per hour 

Hours of Work: Various shifts are available between 10am and 8pm (with occasional shifts until 11.30pm at Westlands) Monday to Saturday and some Sundays.

Job Specification:  We are currently recruiting for Box Office Assistants to work in our two venues.  If you love working with the general public, are confident, with strong customer service skills and enjoy the buzz of theatre and live events then this could be the perfect job for you.

Successful candidates must have good IT skills and be able to communicate effectively both in person and over the telephone. We are looking for flexible, motivated individuals, who can offer first class customer service and a friendly welcome at our two premier entertainment venues.  

Cash handling and telesales experience and good availability during the school holidays is desirable.

Please return forms by email or in the post FAO Charlotte Wood

The Octagon Theatre 
Hendford
Yeovil
BA20 1UX

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Charlotte.Wood@southsomerset.gov.uk
01935 845918

Closing Date: , 5pm  Monday 1^st October

Housekeeper (Octagon Theatre)
Salary: £15,823 per annum plus £791.15 Unsocial Hours Allowance (85 hours per month)                  

The Arts & Entertainment Service that manages the new Westlands Venue and The Octagon Theatre is seeking a Housekeeper who will ideally have experience of cleaning to industry standards and be happy to take in deliveries. The candidate would also be asked to help set up areas for meetings in the venue. 

Closing Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
To apply please return a CV and supporting written statement by email (sally.field@southsomerset.gov.uk) or in the post FAO Sally Field, The Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Front Of House Manager – Octagon Theatre, Sally Field, on 01935 845910 or via sally.field@southsomerset.gov.uk. 

Casual Cafe Bar Assistant
Salary: £8.50 per hour
Hours of work: Casual
Job Ref: JW/1641

We're determined to make South Somerset a great place to live and work.  If you're ambitious and self-motivated, make a real difference to your community and your future by joining us.

The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue are seeking Café Bar Assistants to work on a casual basis.  Various shifts are available between 12 midday and 10pm, Monday to Saturday and occasional Sundays. Café Bar Candidates will ideally have experience of cooking and food preparation and also waiting tables. Candidates should be comfortable dealing with the public, be of a smart appearance and be confident with handling money.   

Closing Date: Ongoing
Interview Date: Arranged on a phone call basis
To apply please return a CV and supporting written statement by email (will.blackburn@southsomerset.gov.uk) or in the post FAO Will Blackburn, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DD.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Will Blackburn, Chef & Catering Manager, will.blackburn@southsomerset.gov.uk

Casual Housekeeper
Salary: £8.50 per hour
Hours of work: Casual
Job Ref: SF/1659

We're determined to make South Somerset a great place to live and work.  If you're ambitious and self-motivated, make a real difference to your community and your future by joining us.

The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue is seeking a Housekeeper to work on a casual basis.  Various shifts are throughout the week, normal times will start at 6am until 11am however sometimes may vary. Candidates will ideally have experience of cleaning to industry standards and be happy to take in deliveries. 

Closing Date: Ongoing
Interview Date: Arranged on a phone call basis
To apply please return a CV and supporting written statement by email (sally.field@southsomerset.gov.uk) or in the post FAO Sally Field, The Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Front Of House Manager – Octagon Theatre, Sally Field, on 01935 845910 or via sally.field@southsomerset.gov.uk.