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The Electric Barge is a unique floating events venue based on the Grand Union Canal in Paddington. We operate catered canal cruises along the Regent’s Canal between Paddington and Kings Cross. Perfect for birthdays, wedding receptions, hen/stag parties and office parties, our busy venue is always looking for enthusiastic team members to help us deliver meaningful and memorable events for our clients.

Check out our open positions below.

Events Supervisor

Role: Events Supervisor
Salary: £30,000 per ANNUM, PRO-rated
Contract: Temporary (12 May – 30 September 2025), full-time 37.5hpw
LOCATION: paddington, london
reporting to: events manager
Application Deadline: 11:59pm, Sun 27th April

We are looking for skilled hospitality professionals with experience supervising or managing teams and events.

Successful candidates should have excellent organisational skills, the ability to work on their own initiative, and strong communication skills to build relationships with colleagues and customers alike. This role primarily involves evening and weekend work.

essential Experience & Skills

  • At least 2 years' experience in a customer-facing or hospitality role

  • At least 1 year's experience supervising/managing a bar

  • Experience managing a team

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues and customers

  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage conflicting workloads and priorities

  • Ability to work on own initiative and take proactive decisions

Key Responsibilities

  • Be the first point of contact for all hirers and event organisers on board the Electric Barge (EB)

  • Ensure all event elements (catering, music, AV equipment, entertainment, etc.) are in place to required standards

  • Liaise with EB Skipper to ensure crew understand their responsibilities, particularly regarding health and safety

  • Manage all aspects of event planning and operation from first contact to post-event communication

  • Lead the crew to ensure excellent service standards and customer experience

  • Deploy crew effectively throughout events, providing development opportunities

  • Manage stock levels, place orders, and check deliveries for upcoming events

  • Ensure proper cleaning and preparation of the venue before and after events

  • Complete and submit event documentation and reports

The Electric Barge is operated by BLS, a small charity delivering unique learning experiences for children and young people aboard our Floating Classroom. Our commercial events help fund our charitable efforts. A full job description can be viewed below.

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You must provide a short cover letter and CV for your application to be considered.

Events Crew (Freelance)

Role: Casual Events Crew
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Contract: Freelance

We’re looking for upbeat freelance Events Crew to join the team on board the Electric Barge.

Join our freelance events crew on board the Electric Barge! We offer competitive rates of pay and the flexibility to choose your shifts. Mostly evening and weekend work although more mid-week work will be available throughout our peak summer season from July to September. The average shift is 5.5 hours long.

  • London Living Wage provider

  • Weekly pay run

  • Flexible shifts

  • Immediate start

  • Training & uniform provided

  • Unique and exciting venue with great clients

Experience & Skills Required

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • An upbeat and can-do attitude.

  • Sound judgement and a proactive mindset.

  • The ability to engage positively with others with a friendly & welcoming approach.

  • A good command of spoken English.

  • The right to work in the UK (you will be asked to provide proof at the interview stage).

  • Experience in the hospitality industry in a customer facing role would be advantageous.

To be considered for this role you must be available for evening and weekend shifts. Our ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and a proactive approach. Experience in a customer facing role, in particular in events, would be beneficial but is not essential. A full job description can be viewed below.

To apply for this role, click the button below. You must provide a short cover letter and CV for your application to be considered.