Events Steward

South Ribble Leisure Limited; Chorley, South Ribble; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking reliable Events Stewards to support various events in Chorley and South Ribble. This casual role is ideal for those who enjoy engaging with the public and taking part in community activities. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to safety. The position offers flexible working hours, including weekdays and weekends, making it a great opportunity for people looking to contribute positively to local events.

Qualifications

• Must be hardworking, reliable, and flexible.
• Confident dealing with the public in a professional manner.
• Diligent with an understanding of health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Help create safe and welcoming events.
• Monitor crowds and manage entry/exit points.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

Role: Events Steward (Casual)

Location: South Ribble and Chorley

Contract: Casual/Bank

Salary: £13.32 per hour

Closing Date: 22 February 2026

Do you enjoy working with people and being part of exciting local events? We’re looking for reliable, customer-focused individuals to join our Events Steward team, helping to deliver safe, welcoming and enjoyable events across Chorley and South Ribble.

As an Events Steward, you’ll play a vital role in supporting a wide range of events – from community celebrations and cultural activities to large-scale public gatherings. This is a flexible, casual role, ideal if you’re looking for varied work and the chance to make a real difference in your local community.

This is a casual role offering flexible working hours, including weekdays, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Help create safe, welcoming and well‑managed events by guiding and supporting attendees
• Monitor crowds, manage entry and exit points and respond quickly to any issues or risks
• Deliver excellent customer service, greeting attendees and providing advice and information
• Support event operations, including ticket checks, traffic management and car parks
• Assist with event set‑up and breakdown and maintain a clean, safe environment
• Work as part of a wider event team across indoor and outdoor events, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to delivering high‑quality events and excellent customer experiences.

• Be hardworking, reliable and flexible
• Have great communication and interpersonal skills
• Be confident dealing with members of the public in a professional and friendly manner
• Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting colleagues
• Have an interest in culture and events
• Be diligent, with an understanding of the importance of health and safety compliance
• Be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

About Us

Our mission is to provide a first‑class service and improve the quality of life for our communities. Our staff are our greatest resource in helping us achieve this. They’re at the heart of everything we do and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services.

Additional information

This is a casual position.

Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date.

Equal Opportunities

We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices.

We’re committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the “Contact Us” page on our website.

If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.