Core Assistants (casual)

Job Introduction

Casual - various hours per week

Hourly rate: £12.85 plus annual leave

We have some fantastic casual opportunities to join our dedicated and friendly team at The Core.

The Core is a thriving multi-purpose venue in the heart of Solihull, comprising of the Library, The Core Theatre, smaller multi-use Studio, Encore Café and Bar and Courtyard Gallery exhibition space.

This busy venue provides a range of services and hosts a varied mix of professional, community and amateur events including music, drama, comedy and dance. Open for business across the whole week, this is a thriving, successful venue with loyal and supportive customers.

Supporting our existing team, you will provide a high standard of service to our customers. You will be involved in a range of duties across the venue including the preparing for events, serving and preparation of food, using a till as well as general cleaning and housekeeping duties. Duties will include some physical activity including lifting, carrying and standing for long periods

Able to work effectively within a team environment, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of excellent customer service and be confident in engaging with a range of people.

You will need to have a flexible approach to working hours, as depending on the events at the venue, you will be required to work hours which include daytimes, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

We welcome applications from 16 and 17-year-olds and offer a limited number of opportunities for candidates in this age group. However, due to licensing regulations and the requirement for staff to work independently within the bar, the majority of our vacancies are only available to applicants aged 18 or over.

For further information about the venue please visit our website at:

thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk/cafe-bar/encore/

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Felicity Page, The Core Manager, on 0121 704 6813 or email fpage@solihull.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: 23 August 2026

Please be advised that should we receive a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage early submission of your application to avoid disappointment.

Interviews will take place on 7th, 8th or 9th September 2026

We are not accepting CV’s for this position.

Please note: As part of our compliance and safer recruitment requirements, references will be sought for all successful candidates following interview. A reference must be provided by the candidate’s current or most recent employer or training provider. Where this does not cover the last three years, an additional reference will be required from the candidate’s next most recent employer or training provider. Posts subject to statutory regulation may require additional scrutiny. Personal/character references will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.