Company History and Mission
Parallax "Art" Fair (London) is a subsidiary event of PAF LN UK. It first began as a research exhibition in 2010 devised by Dr C G Barlow, whose research encompasses the philosophy of history. The initial fair was held in July 2011 at the Royal Opera Arcade. It was the first of its kind to fracture the booths into smaller spaces and to be held three times a year in order to create affordable opportunities for creative entrepreneurs (artists and designers) in London. It moved to Chelsea Town Hall in February 2012 and in February 2016 it attracted 16,000 visitors. In February 2018, it moved to Kensington Town Hall where a separate one-person show by Setsuko Ono (Yoko Ono's sibling) was held. Since 2019, the event has been held at both Kensington Town Hall and Chelsea Town Hall. In July 2022, Parallax welcomed the Hollywood actor and film director, Paul Michael Glaser and in the October the lead actor from the Archers, Timothy Bentinck. We opened a show in Los Angeles in April 2023.
Job Role
Reports To: Hall Manager / Event Supervisor
Job Overview:
We are seeking a reliable and professional Security Guard to ensure the safety and smooth operation of our art fair. The role involves overseeing entry points, assisting with traffic management during set-up, and supporting the hall manager with opening and closing duties.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor doors and entry points throughout the event to maintain security.
* Occasionally check tickets to ensure all visitors have valid access.
* Assist the Hall Manager with opening and closing the building.
* Serve as a traffic marshal for a designated period (approximately 2 hours) on Friday and Sunday to help guide artists and exhibitors during set-up.
* Maintain a visible and approachable presence to deter unauthorized access or disruptions.
* Report any incidents, safety concerns, or suspicious activity to the Hall Manager immediately.
* Follow all event safety and emergency protocols.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in security, crowd management, or related roles preferred.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to remain alert and professional for extended periods.
* Flexible and able to adapt to changing duties as needed.
* Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to supporting a smooth-running event.
Working Hours:
Friday 27 February, 10am - 10pm
Saturday 28 February, 10.30 am - 6pm
Sunday 1 March, 10.30am - 6pm
Work Remotely
* No
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 3 days
Experience:
* security event: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* SIA (required)
Work Location: In person