Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil

We are a close team who are passionate about theatre, the arts and Somerset. The team works across both our venues, The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil. 

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Role: Marketing Officer (1x Permanent & 1x Maternity Cover)
Salary: £24,294 to £26,421 per annum
Hours: 161 per month

We are seeking a marketing professional with a creative flare to join our marketing team at Westlands Entertainment Venue. You will be part of a team that promotes the events and activities at the venue and you will be responsible for promoting ticket sales and developing audiences.

You will need to be experienced in marketing/sales, graphic design and video content creation, plus have a strong knowledge and understanding of digital marketing including social media and e-marketing. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager to devise and implement marketing strategies, create marketing materials and ensure that events are on sale in a timely manner.

For an informal discussion please contact Martin Hacker (Marketing Manager, Westlands Entertainment Venue) on 01935 462130.

To apply, please complete an application form and ensure you clearly mark whether you wish to be considered for the permanent role, maternity cover, or both. The job description, specification and application form are available on the Yeovil Town Council website below. Closing date is Monday 5th August 2024 at noon.

For more information and to apply here, please visit: https://www.yeovil.gov.uk/jobs

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Role: Arts Engagement & Outreach Officer
Salary: £15,852 -£17,866 per annum
Hours: Part Time - 22.2 hours per week

We’re working to improve the lives of residents of all ages and abilities in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Developing the Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue as cultural hubs and supporting the Creative Learning & Education, Participation, Arts for Health & Wellbeing, Programme & Commissioning, and Talent Development & Artist Support programmes across Somerset, with schemes to improve inclusion and remove geographical, social, economic, physical and psychological barriers to access.
• Lead on the development, planning, facilitation and delivery of our Talent Development & Artist Support programmes at The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue and in our Creative Hubs across South Somerset.
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate Arts Engagement & Outreach service programmes and deliver the Arts Engagement & Outreach Strategy (2022-2032) and the Somerset Council Cultural Strategy.
• Develop partnerships and collaborate with a rich network of artists, creatives, facilitators, practitioners, teachers, regional and national arts organisations and companies to programme enrichment opportunities as appropriate.

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit: Job (somerset.gov.uk)

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Role: Casual Cook
Salary: £11.59 per hour (+ 12% holiday pay)
Hours: Casual – As required, various shifts available

We are seeking friendly and passionate individuals to assist with the preparation of food in our busy kitchens. You will be a team player, able to work under pressure, committed to producing great food and have an interest in producing a diverse range of quality dishes, from fast food to restaurant food and three course banquets. Ideally, you will have previous experience in a busy kitchen environment, but this is not essential as full training can be provided to individuals with drive and enthusiasm.  Various shifts are available, most evenings the shifts finish by 8.30pm unless we have a banquet/party night.  No split shifts.

To apply for this role, please submit a covering letter and your CV to rebecca.thomas@somerset.gov.uk.