Events and Volunteer Manager, The Drill Hall (Chepstow Town Council)

We’re looking for an enthusiastic advocate of culture and creativity to work alongside the Venue Manager to help ensure the smooth running of events and activities at The Drill Hall.

The Details

Hours: 15 hours per week (over 5 days, flexible days, office-based)

Salary: £12,171.49 PTE (£30,023 FTE)

Flexibility: Evening and weekend work will be required

Reporting to: Town Clerk

Based: At The Drill Hall/Town Council offices.

The Role

Working alongside the Venue Manager you will help ensure the smooth running of events and activities at The Drill Hall. You will be an enthusiastic advocate of culture and creativity, with excellent communication skills and an ability to work alone as well as part of a team. This is a practical customer facing role and experience in booking systems and managing volunteers is essential as well as a knowledge of developing events. Attention to detail and ability to juggle different priorities and deadlines to achieve the aims and ambitions of the Drill Hall is also essential.

The Drill Hall is a vibrant community and arts venue in the heart of Chepstow, managed by Chepstow Town Council. It hosts a diverse range of activities from amateur and professional theatre performances to markets, craft fairs, wedding receptions and community events. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Events and Volunteer Manager to both develop and operate this valued community resource.

There is potential to develop the facility to provide a venue for more activities and events that meet the needs and demands of residents as identified through a recent consultation with the residents of Chepstow. This role will be integral in ensuring the Drill Hall realises its vision, mission and aims to become a cultural and community facility, which is a financially and sustainable organisation, with increased activities.

What You’ll Do

Recruit, train, manage and support volunteers
Foster strategic development of The Drill Hall Programme
Develop new partnerships and strengthen existing community relationships
Manage bookings and liaise with people booking the venue in person and online
Assist with event set up and delivery
Manage bar operations and stock for events

About You

You may have knowledge of the arts and cultural sector and experience in community engagement and partnership development, but most importantly you will have:
Hands-on approach with willingness to be involved in all aspects of operations
Experience managing and working with volunteers
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
Understanding of health and safety requirements
Physical capability to assist with venue setup

Why Join Us?

• A meaningful role with real community impact

• Local Government Pension Scheme (CARE)

• Generous annual leave (plus bank holidays & statutory days)

• Supportive, inclusive workplace

Closing date: 12pm, Friday 13th November 2026

Interviews will be held on Monday 30th November 2026

How to apply: Complete the application form by clicking "Apply on our website"

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