Work At Union Chapel
Vacancies
BAR MANAGER
Lead the team for the successful delivery of the bar and development of the bar team for our year round productions and innovative events at our award-winning independent venue.
Download the full job description and details on how to apply by 10am Monday 15 September here.
Bar & Kiosk Supervisor (ongoing)
Oversee our bar, kiosk, and live event colleagues to help us deliver exceptional show visitor experiences at our award-winning venue.
Download the full job description & details on how to apply here.
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Bar Assistant (ongoing)
Provide high quality of service in the Union Chapel Bar, whilst maximising bar sales and maintaining a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at the year-round multi-format events at our award-winning venue and heritage site.
Download the full job description & details on how to apply here.
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UNION CHAPEL OPEN DAY VOLUNTEERS
We open our doors for free for a fun day out for all the family including guided tours, organ recital with our young students and tutor Jeremiah Stephenson, mini documentary films, archive highlight display, young explorer’s activity pack, and more. Find out more about the day by clicking here.
Help our team on the day by greeting attendees, signposting guests around the building, overseeing our tea/coffee station, taking donations, spreading the word about the work we do at Union Chapel, and more.
Volunteer briefing and walkthrough will take place at 9am before we open our doors and begin the activities from 10am - 2pm. You will receive free lunch and tea/coffee, a certificate of participation, and a great day in our stunning space!
If you’re free and would like to take part, please email [email protected] by 3 September with your contact details, dietary requirements, and any other info you think we should know. We’ll get back to successful applicants early September with a detailed briefing so we’re all prepared to provide the best day out together.
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CREATIVE VOLUNTEERS (capturing our activities) | Sunday School Stories
Capture the magic of our free cross-arts activities with your craft. Perfect for filmmakers, photographers, illustrators, painters, and other creative minds to capture the inspiring and hands-on workshops in a community collaboration bringing arts, heritage, and practical skills together.
Our next sessions start in July 2025 and there will be different activities announced throughout this year and next for you to be involved so Download the full description & details on how to apply here now.
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HISTORY DETECTIVE (Archive Research Volunteers) | Sunday School Stories
Love revealing hidden gems of historic moments? What happened at Union Chapel during WW2? Did the famous 19th c. classical composer Samuel Coleridge Taylor of Sierre Leonean descent ever visit Union Chapel? Help us peel away the layers of Nonconformist Christianity, incredible live music highlights from huge names across genres and the globe, and our support of local community and children - all hidden within our archive. Plus research the archives of our neighbours such as the Islington History Centre, LGBTQ+ Archive etc, and bridge the gaps and contextualise Union Chapel’s 200+ year history.
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Thanks to all who applied to support The Margins Project in our IT sessions. We will get back to you ASAP.
Equality and Diversity
We want to recruit people from a range of backgrounds. We particularly encourage applicants who are currently under represented in our board, workforce and wider sector. This includes but is not limited to candidates who identify as being from Black, Asian and other ethnic backgrounds from the global majority, and candidates who identify as being disabled.
To help us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment, please complete the Equal Opportunity Monitoring form. This data is completely anonymous, is stored confidentially by our HR team and will not be seen by the selection panel.
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