The Horton is looking to recruit a part-time Grounds Assistant on a temporary contract – July to September.
The role will be for 16 hours per week on a rota, including regular Saturdays.
(Hours generally scheduled between 8am – 6pm)
It will be paid at the National Living Wage.
As we prepare to open our gardens to the public for the first time, the Grounds Assistant will play an essential role in preparing and maintaining the grounds for the summer season and in the smooth running of The Horton’s operations on a day-to day basis.
This is a physically active role requiring manual handling, use of ladders, power tools and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
We are looking for someone reliable, who takes pride in ensuring that tasks are completed to a good standard, with a confident and friendly approach to communicating with other people.
Please download the full job description and follow the instructions on how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Friday 20th June 2025
Makers’ Market dates for 2025:
- Saturday 30th August, 9.15am to 4pm
- Friday 5th December, 5pm – 9pm (Café-Bar open until 10.30pm)
- Saturday 6th December, 9.15am to 4pm
The Horton is a charity and all profits help to maintain our beautiful listed building and keep it free to enter for the community.
Applications for the August Makers Market are now open until Sunday 22nd June.
Opportunity details | The Horton Epsom – August Marketplace | CuratorSpace
Applications for the December Makers Market are now open until Sunday 29th June.
Opportunity details | The Horton Epsom – December Marketplace | Curatorspace
You may be a seasoned seller or have just started experimenting with producing your own items and want to give it a go.
Applicants must design and make their own high-quality original items.
Please note that this is a curated makers market, meaning that sellers will be selected to offer a diverse selection of original items for visitors, not based on first-come first-served. The event is free entry for visitors.
For August 2025 sellers will pay a fee of:
£36 (inc VAT) for a pitch in our Performance Space.
£56 (inc VAT) for a pitch in our Atrium.
We will also be offering an extended pitch option, which will be a corner or longer space. This will incur an extra charge.
You can bring your own table or hire a table for £5.
The Horton has free wi-fi, free parking, licensed café-bar and fully accessible set-up. The event will be promoted on our website, social media channels and through regional PR partners. Sellers can also collect promotional leaflets from The Horton to distribute, free of charge.
We are now using Curator Space for our marketplace applications. This will hopefully be an easier and smoother process for applicants as it allows you to complete the questions online, upload photos and public liability insurance when submitting your application.
Please note that we expect to receive many more applications than spaces available. Previous attendance does not guarantee a space as curation will be done to give customers the most diverse range of stalls and type of product/artwork.
If you would like to be added to the Maker’s Market mailing list to be notified about future opportunities to sell, please email [email protected]
Freelance Technicians, The Horton
£15 per hour;
Min four-hour call
Join our pool of freelancers to run sound and lighting for live music, theatre and dance performances, talks and events.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Programme and operate our Jands Stage CL Compact Lighting Console lighting desk
- Operate our Yamaha QL1 sound desk with four radio mics
- Working solo in both lighting and sound.
- Working alongside a range of artists
- Maintaining the condition of the lighting and sound equipment and ensuring safe storage when not in use
- Assisting on the delivery of projects as required/when available
- Performing maintenance on all sound and lighting equipment and/or reporting faults and damage when needed
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and artist of The Horton and any suppliers we use
- Help to identify and undertake any training deemed necessary by The Horton and applying it in the workplace
- To comply with all policies The Horton share with you in relation to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Evacuation.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Ability to work and collaborate with visiting artists
- Ability to work independently
- Previous experience with rigging a small digital lighting & digital sound set-up, fitting up from flight case to operation
- Previous experience using radio mics – fitting and operating
- Excellent punctuality and organisational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- An understanding of stagecraft and theatre traditions
Desirable:
- Video/projection experience would be beneficial too but not a requirement for the post
- Industry certification in Working at Height, Health & Safety and/or Electrical standards.
Please send your CV and a covering email to [email protected]
Volunteering with The Horton
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, have fun and know that your contribution is of real value to the community.
As an independent charity, The Horton relies on volunteer support to make great things happen. Our volunteers can choose the hours that suit their lifestyle and interests.
Roles include: visitor assistant, event steward, hospitality assistant, arts workshop support, box office, small D.I.Y jobs and will soon be expanding to add gardening.
To express your interest, please complete the below application form. We will get back to you as soon as we can. It is a very busy time at The Horton and most staff are part time so this may not be straight away.
All volunteers are expected to carry out tasks in the spirit of The Horton’s values of tolerance, welcoming diversity and including everyone. Read about our Vision & Values to find out more.
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