Overlooking the Alde estuary, Snape Maltings is situated close to the Suffolk coast. It is a popular visitor destination with independent shops, cafes, a restaurant, event venues and art galleries. The site is now largely owned by Britten Pears Arts, a Music & Arts based charity and all profits contribute towards our charitable work.

Our mission is to use Music, Arts & Heritage to transform people’s lives for the better, to bring communities together and effect positive social change. BPA continues to follow in the footsteps of founders Britten and Pears, inspired by their goal to make the arts useful and available to all. At our two internationally recognised cultural destinations, Snape Maltings and The Red House, we create vibrant, uplifting and life-enhancing experiences for visitors, customers and audiences alike. We deliver this vision through our remarkable people and brilliant inclusive teams, working together with a sense of purpose.

Our values guide all of BPA’s activities, with a Pioneering sense of creativity, openness to new possibilities and the courage to take initiative, a Collaborative spirit, knowing the power of teamwork, inclusivity, mutual support and challenge, a Rigorous pursuit of excellence, ambition to go the extra mile, and attention to detail, always Empowering people to learn, grow, find their potential and inspire others.

We are currently looking for reliable people to join our friendly Welcome / Car Parking team. Hours are flexible but mainly consisting of Mondays, Weekends, during school holidays, and our busy concerts, festivals, weddings, and farmers' markets events.

This role supports the Welcome Team Supervisors and would suit someone who likes working outdoors and interacting with people. The Welcome Team are often the first point of contact for visitors arriving at Snape Maltings and so this role is required to be an ambassador for the organisations values.

To be considered for this role you must be aged 17+ and ideally a driver.

Welcome Team/ Car Park Attendant Requirements:

• Previous experience working with people in a voluntary or paid capacity.
• Is friendly and relates well to people from all walks of life.
• Calm and friendly under pressure.
• Makes a positive contribution to the team.
• Is well presented and can act as an ambassador for the organization.

Welcome Team/ Car Park Attendant Responsibilities:

• Welcomes visitors to the site at peak times throughout the year.
• Directs visitors to the correct areas onsite.
• Assists with parking direction to ensure that traffic flows on site.
• Assists with setting up parking areas.
• Helping visitors with any general questions/queries that they might have.

Welcome Team/ Car Park Attendant Benefits:

• Hourly pay.
• Staff discount.
• Work outside in a beautiful setting.
• Variable hours.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates of all ages and from all backgrounds, in particular from minority ethnic backgrounds and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented at Britten Pears Arts.

To apply, please send a completed application form to careers@brittenpearsarts.org in advance of the closing date.

Closing date: Thursday 15 May, 0930hrs