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The Culture Trust , Luton invites tenders for an exciting opportunity to create a new daytime offer in the Hat Factory Arts Centre café. Open 9.00am – 5.00pm this shall be a new type of destination for food and drink, right in the heart of Luton. Situated on the main thoroughfare between Luton central train station and the town centre the Hat Factory Arts Centre is in a prime location with an estimated daily footfall in excess of 8k. The food and beverage offer will compliment and respond to the year-round programme of activity presented in the Hat Factory Arts Centre. This is an enticing time to invest in Luton with the imminent construction of The Stage and Luton Town’s new stadium at Power Court.

For more information, please see 'Hat Factory Cafe - Tender' under Supporting Documents below.

Casual Catering Assistants                             

£ 12.45 per hour

Casual

About the job

The Commercial and Operations team are currently seeking some additions to the team.

You will need to assist the teams in our museums, arts centre and creative spaces to ensure that the cafés and events are operated efficiently and effectively, that all areas are clean, safe, and presentable and that a consistently high standard of catering is delivered.

The successful applicant will play an important role in providing high quality refreshments to our general visitors, staff and corporate clients. You will be responsible for the delivery of excellent customer care at all times and ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction.

About you

Do you have a strong passion for working in Catering?

Do you have demonstrable experience in customer care?

Are you able to work evenings and weekends when required?

Are you able to work across The Culture Trust’s sites?

If so, please send your application form to privacy@culturetrust.com.

Closing date: Open vacancy               Reference Number: LCST0006              

Casual Assistant Chef                         

£ 12.65 per hour

Casual

About the job

The Commercial and Operations team are currently seeking some additions to the team.

You will be required to assist the Chef in the overall management of the kitchens at various sites run by the Culture Trust within Luton.  You will ensure that the café’s are operated in an efficient and effective manner; that all areas are clean, safe, and presentable and that a consistently high standard of catering is delivered to general visitors and corporate clients.  You will also ensure that food/personal hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times.

About you:

Do you have a strong passion for working in Catering?

Do you have demonstrable experience in catering, food preparation, cooking and service?

Are you able to work evenings and weekends when required?

Are you able to work across The Culture Trust’s sites?

If so, please send your application form to privacy@culturetrust.com.

Closing date: Open vacancy               Reference number: LCST 0007

Casual Duty Manager

£13.69 p.h.

Mainly evenings and weekends – various shifts

About the Job:

Do you have a strong passion for working in a commercial environment and experience in customer care? If yes, we want to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity within the Commercial and Operations teams, for Casual Duty Managers, to assist with the day to day provision of a high quality front of house and commercial service at The Culture Trust Venues and during events. 

The successful applicant will be the primary contact point and lead front-line staff at all sites.  You will be the first point of contact for staff, customers, hirers and users of the facilities, ensuring the health and safety and well-being of all staff and users, as well as dealing with all technical, building and commercial issues.  You will be responsible for the delivery of excellent customer care at all times and ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction.

About you:

You will have experience of managing events, staff and buildings as well as experience of delivering a high quality customer experience.  You will have good written and spoken communication skills and experience of supervising others to ensure the smooth running of buildings and events.

You will have knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations, and some knowledge of licensing.  You will be able to work on your own initiative within established procedures and guidelines and be confident to deal with a busy environment and resolve any issues that arise.

Closing date:     Ongoing

Job Number:      LCST014

To apply for this role, please complete the application form and email to privacy@culturetrust.com.  Applicants that have not completed Section C – Experience & Relevant Skills will not be considered. 

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

Salary: starting at £36,362 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per week

The Culture Trust, Luton is a vibrant and progressive independent charitable Trust and our mission is ‘to connect communities through culture’. We do this through our accredited museums, theatres, galleries, creative workspaces and Arts Centre in Luton.

About the Job:

We have an exciting opportunity available and are currently seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will provide full administrative, PA and secretarial support to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees. Produce and keep up-to-date the forward plan and schedule of meetings and leadership team activity, plan and prepare for key meetings, coordinate reports and papers, take minutes and perform Company Secretary Duties. 

You will organise the Chief Executive’s office functions and ensure efficient and professional operations whilst communicating with a range of stakeholders, staff and customers.  You will ensure that data and information is collated, managed, stored and shared appropriately and you will present clear information in verbal, written and digital formats.

About You:

As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will have a proactive approach to tasks, with an in-depth understanding of the requirements in providing PA/ administrative support to senior management and Company board. 

You will have excellent organisational, communicational and interpersonal skills in addition to the high standard of written skills required for this role including minute taking and the ability to compile well-written and grammatically correct documents and letters.

As a highly organised individual, you will be able to effectively and efficiently plan and organise your own workload, work to deadlines and facilitate the progression of important events and issues including organising large scale events, seminars and board meetings.

Benefits:

With a strong focus on wellbeing and a good work life balance, employees of The Culture Trust, Luton enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and company sick pay. All employees are also gifted an additional day off for Birthdays!

Closing date:  4th September 2025

Interview Date: 10th September 2025

Vacancy ID:  LCST0028   

To apply for this role, please complete the application form and email to privacy@culturetrust.com.  Applicants that have not completed Section C – Experience & Relevant Skills will not be considered. 

Santa Auditions

We are casting enthusiastic male performers to bring the iconic role of Santa Claus to life this December in our unique Santa Experience cited in Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton amongst the Mossman Carriages Collection. Each slot is 45 minute long including other activities led by 2 x elf facilitators.

Seeking experienced Santa performers aged 30-90, preferably from the Luton area, who have natural charisma, can interact and engage with children and embrace the Christmas spirit. As Santa you will see individual families in exclusive slots where children will present you with their Christmas wish and you will thank them with a small gift.

Fee for 12 dates is £2160; £180 per day, 9am to 6pm, with breaks scheduled. Lunch and hot drinks are provided daily. There will be a paid rehearsal period, no more than 2 days, in the space with the elves ahead of the event start date. 1 x costume per performer will be supplied. Commitment for all dates is preferred, but a job share & split shifts may be possible.

To apply for an audition for this opportunity please submit your current CV via email to Rachael.donlan@culturetrust.com