Casual Duty Manager

The Role

Hitchin Town Hall are looking for a dedicated Casual Events Duty Manager to assist in the smooth running of our events schedule. All applicants should have supervisory knowledge of the events or hospitality sector and demonstrable skills within the field. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing events across the season, overseeing staff, and ensuring the correct serving of alcohol, food, and beverage services.

This is a casual position within a busy events venue

The Experience you will bring

• Supervisory or managerial experience in events or hospitality
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
• Strong communication skills and composure under pressure
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to event delivery
• Knowledge of food and beverage service, including responsible alcohol service
• Confidence in solving problems quickly while maintaining high standard

About Us

North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.

Why work with us?

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.

Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Hitchin or other nearby council sites.

At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.

If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Lucy Murza, Events Team Leader on [phone removed].

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews: 12th November 2026