Operations Coordinator (Arts & Culture)

Contact Teri Gillen | 028 2563 1555 | [email protected] Antrim & Newtow nabbey Borough Council

• Operations Coordinator (Arts & Culture) | Newtownabbey This opportunity is ideal for someone with recent supervisory experience in a customer focused environment (e,g Arts, Leisure, Theatre, Conferencing, Performance or Events) and interested in securing a full time, Public Sector role. Apply today to find out more. The Role: Hourly Rate: £21.34 plus 10% shift allowance Location: Theatre at the Mill 37 hours a week Duration: Up to 3 months, possibility of extension. Please note the closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 22nd October 2026 at 12 noon What you'll be doing in this role: Ensure the effective and efficient administration and management of cultural facilities, conferencing services, projects and programmes including adherence to corporate guidelines and procedures, action plans, issuing contracts, contractual arrangements, reports, procurement procedures and financial reconciliation and to ensure the highest standard of customer care Oversee the organisation, co-ordination, implementation and evaluation of the programme of conferencing service and events in the Arts and Culture section Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements and legislation, Council’s policies and procedures and be part of the Health and Safety Steering Group. Undertake risk assessments, safe systems of work, develop and review standard operational procedures for all front of house areas, internal events and conferencing operations, ensuring all external hires provide a comprehensive risk assessment.

What you'll need

5 GCSEs (A-C) including English & Maths or equivalent. Have a minimum of two year’s recent supervisory experience in a customer focused service industry (e,g Arts, Leisure, Theatre, Conferencing, Performance or Events) . Consideration may be given to those candidates who do not hold the above academic qualifications but who can demonstrate at least 3 years' experience as detailed above An interest in theatre and arts, conferencing and events which is evident by a drive to succeed Good knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation particularly in relation to the daily management of a public building As the post involves significant manual handling elements, the post holder must be of a satisfactory level of fitness If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Teri on 028 2563 1555 to find out more. Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.