Quiz & Karaoke Host (Student Staff - Zero Hours)

Quiz & Karaoke Host

Student Staff - Zero Hour Contract

Grade W1 - £10.52 per hour

This is an exciting and fun opportunity to host and coordinate ourweekly Quiz and Karaoke events in both Sanctuary and Asylum.

We are seeking a dynamic and confident person who has exceptionalcommunication skills and can clearly and enthusiastically speak and project ona microphone.

If you will be a student at theUniversity of Hull for the 2024/25 academic year, then you are and idealcandidate for this role.

About Us

Hull University Students Union is a Charity, witha large trading subsidiary which included SPAR and JD Wetherspoon; our primarypurposes are:

• Advancement of education, promoting the interests and welfare of students during study and representing, supporting and advising students.
• Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Hull and other representative bodies.
• Providing social, cultural sporting, recreational activities, and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.

OurTrading Subsidiary provides a range of services for students including, aSupermarket, a pub, a nightclub, coffee and food outlets.

OurValues:

Inclusive We actively support Equality andDiversity we adapt our services to reflect and meet the evolving needs of ourmembers.

Innovative We look to the future seeking newopportunities, collaborations and partnerships; we are imaginative, creativeand progressive

Positive We continually work to improve your Union,we are confident, optimistic and solution focused.

Fun We focus on making your time at Universityas enjoyable as possible.

Supportive We listen, look out for your best interests andmake sure your voice is heard.

About the Role

• Youwill co-ordinate and host our Quiz and Karaoke events with confidence andenthusiasm.
• Youwill play a key part in audience participation and engagement encouraging themto be as involved as possible.
• Beingauthoritative, when necessary, i.e. to settle disputes on answers and keepingthe room in control.
• Youwill need to set up the equipment each week and be competent in operating alaptop to control and operate software, full training will be given on this.
• Workingclosely with the Event Manager to make sure everything is set for the eveningin advance.

Reports to: Entertainments Manager

Direct/ Indirect reports: None

About You

Essential

• Enthusiasm, outgoing personality, confidence
• Must be flexible to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends
• Good IT Skills
• Confidence to liaise with members of the audience.
• Remain calm whilst working under pressure.
• Be able to prioritise duties
• Be able to work unsupervised in a busy environment
• Be confident and self-motivated
• Welcome and embrace change, with a positive attitude
• Maintain excellent time-keeping and attendance
• Be professional at all times
• Always be a good team player
• Be able to communicate well with people of all levels

Desirable

• Previous experience of using lighting control and PA system
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety procedures.

Benefits

Discount in our SPAR shop, Wetherspoon Sanctuaryand The Asylum plus opportunity for free tickets to events.

We are committed to ensuring ourworkforce accurately reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Wepositively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of gender,age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs ordisability.

All candidates will be treatedequally and all appointments made on merit.

If you require any furtherinformation or wish to discuss this role please email HUSU-HR@hull.ac.uk ortelephone 01482 465860.

To apply please click on thelink below:

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Closing date: Tuesday26th March at 12 noon.

We reserve the right to closethis vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants.