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Applications:

How do I apply to work at events with Ethical Staffing?

Want to join our temporary event staffing team? First, you will need to join our candidate portal, where you can fill out your profile form to tell us about your experience & what events work you’re interested in. 

By creating an account on our candidate portal, you will be notified of our upcoming opportunities which you can apply for!

I've filled out the event application, when will I receive a call back?

Once you have applied to a specific event via Zoho, a member of our recruitment team will assess your application. From there, you will be invited to have a telephone or video interview within 4 weeks of your application. If successful, you will be onboarded!

What events experience do I need?

Some of our event staff employment opportunities may require experience in certain areas, but we have roles that are suitable for all abilities, so we’d love to hear from you, no matter your experience! We interview everyone individually and we consider your skills, values and abilities, as much as your experience, as part of our inclusive recruitment program.

Can I apply to work with a friend?

If you’d like to do events work with a friend, you will all be asked to apply separately and you’ll be assessed individually. If successful, you’ll be able to apply to work at the same event together, and if possible, we can do our best to try and make sure you work similar shifts. But you’ll need to make sure that you let us know when we confirm your place at an event.

Can I apply to become a Supervisor or Manager?

When creating your candidate profile on Zoho, make sure that you list all your supervisory or management experience.

We recommend joining us at one of our events first, so you can get to know us and our team. It will allow you to see how we work and find out more about any opportunities we might have.

How do I let you know my accessibility needs?

All of our roles are open to everyone, so long as they have the right to work in the UK. We aim to create an environment that realises, challenges and utilises everyone’s skills. While it can be demanding, should you have any specific access requirements or health conditions, you can discuss this with us in advance or you can provide details on the relevant section of your Zoho profile when you sign up.

Before you sign up for an event, please have a look at the specific roles that we are undertaking at the festival. You can see this on each festival information page. If you have any questions about the roles please get in touch with us directly at info@ethicalstaff.co.uk

On your application form, you will have the opportunity to detail anything that you think we should be aware of. Entering your medical and/or access information will not have any impact on your chances of being offered a role with us, it will simply prompt us to get in touch with you so we can discuss whether we need to make any reasonable adaptations to your role or work environment to ensure you are able to do your job and can have the best experience possible. If you have forgotten to fill this in, or have been recently made aware of a reason why you may need assistance on site then please get in touch with the team at info@ethicalstaff.co.uk

Access requirements

Ethical Staffing welcomes deaf and disabled team members. If you have any access requirements, make sure you provide this information in your PARIM profile when you sign up and we will get in touch to make sure we’ve understood correctly and to ensure we know how to best support you on site.

There are many measures we can take to provide support, such as allocating you to specific accessible roles, providing a closer parking space, or bringing a Personal Assistant (PA) onsite. Please note that Ethical Staffing are not able to cover personal expenses incurred by any volunteers when traveling to, from, or around festival sites.

If you do not declare a condition which could affect your ability to work with us, Ethical Staffing may not be able to provide the support you need. Please send us any relevant information as soon as you can so that we can facilitate a seamless experience.

How can I let you know that I'm interested in other events?

By signing up for our mailing list, you will be informed of any new opportunities that we have available at Ethical Staffing.

From there, you simply apply on our candidate portal for the new role. You only need to fill out our full event staffing application form once and thereon can apply for multiple roles.

General:

What do I need to wear?

For most of our events work, you’ll be asked to wear clothing that is practical and comfortable, but we may provide you with an event t-shirt or a hi-vi for the duration of the event. We’ll always let you know what clothing is suitable for the role you’re applying for when you’re confirmed for that event.

Do you offer travel to your events?

No, we don’t currently offer any travel to events. It is your responsibility to get yourself to and from the event. For some events, there may be local shuttle buses – if there are we’ll let you know. Where possible we will arrange a parking pass for you if driving, but we encourage you to lift share where possible and will send out links to a crew page where you can organise lifts before an event.

Can I choose my shifts?

We will do our best to assign you shifts at a show according to your preference but cannot guarantee that we will be able to offer you your desired shifts. We will always give you an idea of how many hours you can expect to work at an event via the information on our event pages and arrival information. Your shifts will always be assigned to you in advance via Parim.

Festivals:

Do you provide transport to and from festivals?

No, it is your responsibility to arrange your own transport. For some events there may be free shuttle buses available and information on this can be found on the festival specific pages. We will also email you all the information you need before the festival. If you decide to drive to a festival please ensure you have indicated this on your application. Wherever possible we will arrange free parking in a staff car-park but we can only do this if we have details of your car registration in advance.

Do you provide accommodation at festivals?

You are responsible for providing your own tent, and bringing all the necessary camping equipment you will need for the event.

We also often accommodate live-in vehicles on site. This varies from festival to festival, so please check in with us first. All live in vehicles need to be authorised via Ethical Staffing HQ prior to arriving at the event.

Our campsite has access to showers, toilets and our crew marquee with tea, coffee, and mobile phone charging points!

Are meals included?

Yes, for our weekend camping festivals you’ll be given one meal ticket per shift. We will also try to provide catering for day events but you should check the festival-specific page for more information. Wherever we go we always make tea, coffee and drinking water available.

Can I have time off to see my favourite act?

All shifts over 6 hours will be entitled to a 30-minute break. Where possible, we will try and arrange this at your request but please remember that this might not always be possible.

What can I expect when joining Ethical Staffing at a festival?

Before you join us onsite, you will receive detailed brief about your events job, arrival, briefings and any other important information. If it’s a weekend camping event we’ll also send you details on camping and what to bring with you.

When you join us onsite you can expect to be treated as part of our family! This means respect from our managers, supervisors and other team members. You will have food, access to tea and coffee and often a chill-out area at larger events. A member of the Ethical Staff management team will always be available for any queries or support that you need.

Pay Rates:

What are the pay rates?

Real Living Wage Employer. This means that our minimum pay rate will always be at least £13.90 per hour plus holiday pay for London event staff, and £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay for event work based outside of London. Please remember that this is a minimum rate of pay, and depending on the roles on offer we often pay more!

What does being a 'Real Living Wage employer' actually mean?

The real Living Wage is a voluntary rate paid by employers who choose to go above and beyond the government minimum to ensure their staff are always paid a wage that covers the cost of living. It is significantly higher than the “living wage” which is the minimum wage an employer can legally pay staff.

When will I be paid?

We run a fortnightly payroll so that you can get your money as quickly as possible! It is important to us that you are rewarded quickly for your work. We will send you the pay periods for specific events via your arrival information.

Do you need staff?

Please fill in the form and we will be in touch to discuss your needs.