Overview
Join to apply for the Driver/Event Staff role at Newsquest Media Group.
Application Deadline: 6 October 2025
Department: Events and Marketing
Location: Norwich (covering events across Norfolk and Suffolk)
Contract Type: Casual / Event-Based
Compensation: £12.70 / hour
Based in Norwich, the role supports promotional activity across Norfolk and Suffolk, especially at football games and county shows. You will drive a branded van, collect stock pre-event, deliver and set up at the event, sell copies of our newspapers with the team (including Eastern Daily Press, East Anglian Daily Times, Norwich Evening News and Ipswich Star), and close the event down with stock returned to the central warehouse.
Responsibilities
* Collecting stock and driving our branded van to events and venues across the region
* Setting up promotional stands and equipment (gazebos, banners, etc.)
* Selling our newspapers with “goody bags” and encouraging engagement with brands
* Wearing a banded uniform and maintaining a smart, approachable appearance
* Supervising small teams (1–5 staff) at events when required
* Delivering stock to the event and returning any unsold stock to the warehouse
* Lone working at times to prepare goody bags ahead of events
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* A full, valid driving licence
* Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Warm, approachable personality with strong communication skills
* Willingness to follow briefs and risk assessments
* Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Why join us?
This is a hands-on, varied role perfect for someone who enjoys being out and about, meeting people, and making a visible impact. You’ll be a key ambassador for our brands, helping us connect with communities and drive engagement in a fun, dynamic way.
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