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Spoondog at 15:59, 5 June 2026

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	* '''Working in a small tight knit team'''		* '''Working in a small tight knit team'''
	* ''' This is a physically demanding role, including a lot of heavy lifting, walking, and working up ladders.'''		* ''' This is a physically demanding role, including a lot of heavy lifting, walking, and working up ladders.'''


			==Tent Crew==

			We’re looking for more recruits for the site crew team, the ones generally referred to as “the Red Caps.”

			This team is responsible for preparing the site before the event and for clearing the site afterwards. This includes erecting and dropping the PD tents that are deployed as well as numerous other jobs, like deploying benches. We also get called in when the going gets tough and the weather gets bad, helping out players and all the other PD teams to make the game happen, no matter what the conditions are. We are the face of PD in the field before and after the event.

			We work hard before the event to set up and after the event too. However, while the event is running most of the site crew get to play a character and join in with the game.

			Being part of the Red Cap Team means being able to make lots of fun out of hard work - but it isn’t for everyone. We have a lot of practically capable people - if that’s you, great - but you don’t have to be very strong (or a tent expert) to be useful. What you do need is a degree of emotional and physical stamina - we work through good and bad weather and everyone on the Red Hats team shares the job of being committed and focused.

			===How much of the event will you see?===
			* '''As site crew you are on-call for a lot of the event in case of emergency, you can also play a character and take a full part in the game around your shifts before and after the game'''

			===Requirements===
			* '''Be on-site at least from Thursday morning and until Monday, if you can come Monday and stay until Tuesday that is extra helpful'''
			* '''Be prepared to carry out physical work in all weathers'''
			* '''Be prepared to time in a little late on Friday and finish playing a little early on Sunday when necessary to get the job done'''
			* '''Be prepared to walk away from role-play in an emergency in order to carry out your crew role.'''
			* '''Take instructions well, but be prepared to take your own initiative from one task to the next'''
			* '''Be willing to learn new skills (or apply existing skills to new ways of working)'''

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Spoondog at 16:10, 30 May 2026

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	* '''Be prepared to time in a little late on Friday and finish playing a little early on Sunday when necessary to get the job done'''		* '''Be prepared to time in a little late on Friday and finish playing a little early on Sunday when necessary to get the job done'''
	* '''Be polite when directing players around site'''		* '''Be polite when directing players around site'''


	~~==Crew Welfare Team Member ==~~

	~~We’re looking for a someone to work in crew welfare.~~

	~~We would like someone who can be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 15:00. Some minor salad food prep and washing of required utensils may be involved.~~

	Expect some additional occasional sweeping, mopping, wiping down of surfaces and evicting of spiders/wasps (broom/bug zapper provided). Help Check stock expiry dates and setting out the hut in a manner that makes everything easy to find. Help redistribute booker stock when needed. Giving a tour where needed and pointing out where certain things are.
	~~This job does require some heavy lifting, eg 6 x 2 litre bottles of pop and can be quite physically demanding.~~

	~~You don't need any experience to join the crew welfare team.~~

	~~The hut is a very small area and can get quite busy at times, so volunteers with small children will need to find an area away from the hut to keep them occupied due to health and safety concerns.~~


	~~===How much of the event will you see?===~~
	* '''Apart from the hours I am looking for you to cover, there will be plenty of opportunity to see the game. You may be asked to drop in and out of crew welfare throughout the rest of the day to tidy up but this can be worked around any particular in game events you wish to attend. '''

	~~===Requirements===~~
	* ''' Be on-site from early Friday morning until Sunday Afternoon for the lunch role. '''
	* ''' Be on-site late Wednesday evening for the pre-event role. '''

Spoondog at 14:53, 22 May 2026

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	===Requirements===		===Requirements===
	* '''Good customer service skills'''		* '''Good customer service skills'''
	* '''Take instructions well, but be prepared to take your own initiative from one task to the next''		* '''Take instructions well, but be prepared to take your own initiative from one task to the next'''
	* '''Be able to lift heavy tubs of resources in and out of the ISO. '’		* '''Be able to lift heavy tubs of resources in and out of the ISO. '’
	* '''If you have an R&R character, being confident you can keep the information you learn in GOD separate from your character’s knowledge'''		* '''If you have an R&R character, being confident you can keep the information you learn in GOD separate from your character’s knowledge'''

Spoondog at 14:52, 22 May 2026

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	* '''Working in a small tight knit team'''		* '''Working in a small tight knit team'''
	* ''' This is a physically demanding role, including a lot of heavy lifting, walking, and working up ladders.'''		* ''' This is a physically demanding role, including a lot of heavy lifting, walking, and working up ladders.'''


			==GOD Team - evening shift ==

			The Games Operation Desk (GOD) operates as the main contact point for players and crew throughout the event. We’re responsible for handling a wide variety of game administration, from handing out packs and recording rituals to recording lost property and helping new players create their first characters.
			This role is a specific evening role that includes securing the large amounts of in-character resources that are stored in GOD when GOD closes. It’s important that the person, like all GOD crew, is known and seen to be trustworthy. Ideally, GOD crew will be around from Thursday to help with setting up GOD and handing out packs, but the key work for this role is on Friday afternoon to timeout and similar on Saturday.

			===How much of the event will you see?===
			* '''GOD operates throughout the event, although we have a rota to ensure everyone gets breaks and the chance for those who want to take some R&R'''
			* The evening role will be to cover evening shifts: to 10pm on Thursday, Xpm - 1am on Friday and Saturday. This might suit someone who likes to sleep in or who wants to battle with their R&R character.

			===Requirements===
			* '''Good customer service skills'''
			* '''Take instructions well, but be prepared to take your own initiative from one task to the next''
			* '''Be able to lift heavy tubs of resources in and out of the ISO. '’
			* '''If you have an R&R character, being confident you can keep the information you learn in GOD separate from your character’s knowledge'''
			While it’s not required for this role, being comfortable using a radio and a computer are significant bonuses.

Spoondog at 15:12, 20 May 2026

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	* '''You will assist with set-up and take-down of team kit and the battlefield areas before and after the event'''		* '''You will assist with set-up and take-down of team kit and the battlefield areas before and after the event'''
	* '''Where possible you should commit to crewing for an extended period of time (four events); it is not possible to alternate between playing and crewing as part of the Skirmish Team'''		* '''Where possible you should commit to crewing for an extended period of time (four events); it is not possible to alternate between playing and crewing as part of the Skirmish Team'''


	~~==Litter Picking==~~
	We're looking for a few more recruits to join the site crew team to do the litter-picking of the site after the event. The huge majority of our players are really good at cleaning up after themselves - but we still need to sweep the site to try and pick up the missed tent pegs and the bits of rubbish that have been missed or blown. There is always some rubbish that has blown into the farm ditches, and they need to be picked clean.

	It's not a difficult job, and it's not unpleasant for the most part, though it's not a job for the extremely squeamish as there is the odd piece of litter that is unsavoury in nature. There are litter pickers and gloves available for every member of the team. You do need to be able to walk long distances since you need to walk back and forth across the fields repeatedly.

	You don't have to be on-site early unless you want to be, but you will need to stay an entire extra day after the event finishes. We can only litter pick the site properly once everyone has left, so we need the team to start Sunday evening but work through most of Monday to get the job done quickly and efficiently.

	~~During the event, you're free to play a character and join in with the game as any other player would.~~

	~~===How much of the event will you see?===~~
	* '''As one of the litter pickers, you will be working after the game on Sunday and then Monday through to the afternoon. This will leave the weekend free to play a character.'''

	~~===Requirements===~~
	* '''Remain on site until Monday afternoon'''
	* '''Be prepared to work in all weathers'''
	* '''Be happy to walk long distances.'''

Spoondog at 10:02, 19 May 2026

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	==Crew Welfare Team Member ==		==Crew Welfare Team Member ==

	We’re looking for a ~~couple of people~~ to work in crew welfare.		We’re looking for a someone to work in crew welfare.

	~~We have a couple of slots open and am looking for different potential roles to be filled.~~

	We would like someone who can be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 15:00. Some minor salad food prep and washing of required utensils may be involved.		We would like someone who can be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 15:00. Some minor salad food prep and washing of required utensils may be involved.

	~~We are also looking for someone that could help out pre-event Wednesday evening/Thursday morning and possibly Sunday evening at the crew party.~~

	Expect some additional occasional sweeping, mopping, wiping down of surfaces and evicting of spiders/wasps (broom/bug zapper provided). Help Check stock expiry dates and setting out the hut in a manner that makes everything easy to find. Help redistribute booker stock when needed. Giving a tour where needed and pointing out where certain things are.		Expect some additional occasional sweeping, mopping, wiping down of surfaces and evicting of spiders/wasps (broom/bug zapper provided). Help Check stock expiry dates and setting out the hut in a manner that makes everything easy to find. Help redistribute booker stock when needed. Giving a tour where needed and pointing out where certain things are.

Spoondog at 09:00, 19 May 2026

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	* '''Be happy to walk long distances.'''		* '''Be happy to walk long distances.'''


	~~==Participant Welfare Team Member==~~

	~~Supporting All Participants Promoting Wellbeing Helping Keep the Event Enjoyable for All~~

	The Participant Welfare Team plays a vital role at Empire, offering calm, compassionate support to anybody who may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or struggling with their mental health during the event. Empire can be busy, intense, and unpredictable, and sometimes people need a safe space, a listening ear, or support while they figure out their next steps. That’s where Participant Welfare comes in.
	~~As a member of the Participant Welfare Team, you will be part of a small, dedicated group of volunteers with experience and/or training in mental health support.~~

	~~You’ll work closely other event teams—such as security, first aid, medical, Egregores, and conduct—to help ensure that every participant feels safe and able to enjoy the weekend.~~

	~~===What You Will Do===~~

	* '''Respond to calls to support participants experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or who have become overwhelmed.'''
	* '''Offer calm, non judgemental listening support, while maintaining boundaries, we support people to regain stability so they can return to the game.'''
	* '''Meet participants wherever they are on site or take them to the private welfare tent if they need a quieter space, be aware the role will require walking across the site at times.'''
	* '''Make your own dynamic risk assessments, be prepared to deescalate emotionally charged situations. Know your own limits and be willing to ask if unsure about anything.'''
	* '''Debrief with your Head of Department after all calls. Be curious about different ways of doing things.'''
	* '''Be willing to attend training sessions and meetings between events.'''

	~~===What the Role Isn’t===~~

	* '''The team is led by a qualified Psychotherapist but this not a therapeutic role.'''
	* '''You won’t be acting as a counsellor or delivering treatment. Instead, you’ll be offering non-judgmental, short term emotional support to help people through a difficult moment. '''
	* '''When very distressed it is normal to feel helpless and want to be rescued, it is important to acknowledge and understand these dynamics, then gently empower the individual to make their own decisions, we support rather than do ‘to’ or ‘for’.'''

	~~===How Much of the Event Will You See?===~~

	~~We are wanting crew who can commit to 5 shifts across the event. If you are in another crew role this is flexible and we would encourage you to contact us to discuss.~~
	The workload varies, you’ll be on call and on radio for your scheduled shifts, at these times you will need to be able respond to a radio so this will affect game play (may have to leave mid ritual), but you will still get to play a character.

	~~===Requirements===~~

	* '''Strong interpersonal and communication skills.'''
	* '''Non-judgemental'''
	* '''Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding and duty of care expectations.'''
	* '''Availability for scheduled shifts over the weekend to be discussed on an individual basis.'''
	* '''Willingness to learn from training and feedback.'''
	* '''Able to attend between event briefing and training sessions.'''
	* '''Helpful, not essential Experience or training in one or more of Mental health support and/or Emotional support work.'''

	~~===What You’ll Bring===~~

	* '''Ability to stay calm and grounded when supporting someone in distress.'''
	* '''Empathy, patience, and compassion.'''
	* '''A supportive, non judgemental approach.'''
	* '''Respect for the autonomy and dignity of participants.'''
	* '''Clear ethical boundaries and a calm presence.'''
	* '''A desire to help people feel safe and supported.'''

	~~===How to Apply===~~

	* '''Please email Crew@profounddecisions.co.uk.'''
	* '''Ref: Participant Welfare crew role.'''
	* '''We’re currently looking to add to the team and will choose from the applicants who submit.'''
	* '''Due to the responsibility involved, we ask you to fill out a short questionnaire.'''
	* '''We’ll also have a casual chat style interview with shortlisted applicants — nothing formal, just a chance to get to know you, talk through the role, and make sure it’s a good fit for everyone.'''

Spoondog at 12:33, 15 May 2026

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	==Crew Welfare Team Member ==		==Crew Welfare Team Member ==

	We’re looking for ~~someone~~ to ~~help out~~ in crew welfare.		We’re looking for a couple of people to work in crew welfare.
	~~Your main role will~~ be ~~to help out in the mornings between 0800 and 1200~~.
	~~Your main duties will~~ be ~~taking collection of the Morrisons delivery~~, ~~putting that away~~ and ~~helping with any lunch~~ prep ~~that is needed~~.		We have a couple of slots open and am looking for different potential roles to be filled.
	~~You'll be asked to~~ help out ~~generally in crew welfare making sure~~ the crew ~~is fed and looked after~~. Expect some sweeping, mopping, wiping down of surfaces and ~~occasional~~ evicting of spiders/wasps. Help ~~check~~ stock expiry dates and setting out the hut in a manner that makes everything easy to find. Giving a tour where needed and pointing out where certain things are. This does require ~~a little bit of~~ heavy lifting, 6 x 2 litre bottles of pop ~~or 24 packs of water~~.
	You don't need any experience to join the crew welfare team~~, you just need to enjoy talking to people~~. The hut is a very small area and can get quite busy at times, so volunteers with small children will need to find an area away from the hut ~~during their shift~~ to keep them occupied due to health and safety concerns.		We would like someone who can be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 15:00. Some minor salad food prep and washing of required utensils may be involved.

			We are also looking for someone that could help out pre-event Wednesday evening/Thursday morning and possibly Sunday evening at the crew party.

			Expect some additional occasional sweeping, mopping, wiping down of surfaces and evicting of spiders/wasps (broom/bug zapper provided). Help Check stock expiry dates and setting out the hut in a manner that makes everything easy to find. Help redistribute booker stock when needed. Giving a tour where needed and pointing out where certain things are.
			This job does require some heavy lifting, eg 6 x 2 litre bottles of pop and can be quite physically demanding.

			You don't need any experience to join the crew welfare team.

			The hut is a very small area and can get quite busy at times, so volunteers with small children will need to find an area away from the hut to keep them occupied due to health and safety concerns.


	===How much of the event will you see?===		===How much of the event will you see?===
	~~As a member of crew welfare~~ there will be plenty of opportunity to see the game. ~~We are able~~ to ~~rotate with~~ the rest of the ~~crew members~~ to ~~play the game and plan~~ around any particular in game events you ~~want~~ to attend.		* '''Apart from the hours I am looking for you to cover, there will be plenty of opportunity to see the game. You may be asked to drop in and out of crew welfare throughout the rest of the day to tidy up but this can be worked around any particular in game events you wish to attend. '''

	===Requirements===		===Requirements===
	Be ~~available for your first shift~~ Friday morning until Sunday ~~morning, if you can be~~ on-site Wednesday ~~or Thursday, even better~~		* ''' Be on-site from early Friday morning until Sunday Afternoon for the lunch role. '''
			* ''' Be on-site late Wednesday evening for the pre-event role. '''

Spoondog at 12:29, 15 May 2026

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	==Crew Welfare ( see new advert below) ==		==Crew Welfare ( see new advert below) ==
	~~The crew welfare team are responsible~~ for making sure the crew are fed and looked after. This includes preparing food; cleaning the crew hut; organising the food and drink in the hut and tent; greeting and taking in the Morrison's order; checking with other departments to ~~see if they need any supplies getting; and leaving the site to restock supplies. They~~ work ~~closely with participant~~ welfare to make sure they have what they need and try to ensure that people remember to eat, hydrate and put on sunscreen. Then at the end of the event they clean everything down and pack it all away ready for the next one.		We’re looking for a couple of people to work in crew welfare.

	~~The teamwork Thursday~~ and Friday to ~~set up~~ the ~~welfare areas so~~ that ~~they just~~ need ~~minor maintenance during~~ the ~~event~~. ~~While the event~~ is ~~running there is the opportunity to play~~ a ~~character~~ and ~~join in~~ with the ~~game~~.		We have a couple of slots open and am looking for different potential roles to be filled.

			We would like someone who can be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 15:00. Some minor salad food prep and washing of required utensils may be involved.

			We are also looking for someone that could help out pre-event Wednesday evening/Thursday morning and possibly Sunday evening at the crew party.

			Expect some additional occasional sweeping, mopping, wiping down of surfaces and evicting of spiders/wasps (broom/bug zapper provided). Help Check stock expiry dates and setting out the hut in a manner that makes everything easy to find. Help redistribute booker stock when needed. Giving a tour where needed and pointing out where certain things are.

			This job does require some heavy lifting, eg 6 x 2 litre bottles of pop and can be quite physically demanding.

			You don't need any experience to join the crew welfare team.

			The hut is a very small area and can get quite busy at times, so volunteers with small children will need to find an area away from the hut to keep them occupied due to health and safety concerns.

	Being part of the team means being able to work hard sometimes. There can be a lot of medium to heavy lifting involved (if you can lift a 6 pack of 2-litre bottles you'll be fine). You'll also need endless levels of patience and some common sense as it can sometimes be like being a parent.

	===How much of the event will you see?===		===How much of the event will you see?===
	*'''You ~~will~~ be ~~able~~ to ~~play a character~~ and ~~take part~~ in ~~the~~ game ~~around your shifts~~.'''		*'''Apart from the hours I am looking for you to cover, there will be plenty of opportunity to see the game. You may be asked to drop in and out of crew welfare throughout the rest of the day to tidy up but this can be worked around any particular in game events you wish to attend.'''

	===Requirements===		===Requirements===
	* '''Enjoy preparing food and working with the other crew you are supporting'''		* '''Be on-site from early Friday morning until Sunday Afternoon for the lunch role. '''
	* '''Take instructions well, but be prepared to take your own initiative from one task to the next'''		* '''Be on-site late Wednesday evening for the pre-event role. '''
	* '''Be on-site ~~on Thursday~~ morning ~~and again on~~ Sunday ~~afternoon (or longer if possible)~~'''
	* '''Be ~~comfortable wearing a radio and earpiece when required~~'''
	* '''A standard driving license is desirable but not necessary'''

	==Skirmish Team==		==Skirmish Team==