- Manage venue hire and commercial bookings to meet income targets.
- Act as the main contact for hirers, overseeing event bookings.
- Optimize space usage via the booking system, handling the full process from enquiry to payment.
- Lead and support box office assistants, ensuring excellent customer service and sales.
- Maintain box office rota, covering evenings and weekends, including major events.
- Process daily transactions up to £2,000, arrange banking, and update financial records.
- Coordinate the artistic programme diary for efficient scheduling.
- Proven knowledge of front and back-office systems for arts venues, including ticketing and commercial hire best practices.
- Experience managing a small team, including scheduling rotas and shift patterns.
- Ability to thrive under pressure, balancing multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Accuracy in data entry and financial transactions, handling cash, card payments, and cheques securely.
- Skilled in deadline management, workload prioritization, and event planning.
- Experience with Spektrix Ticketing and/or Artifax Event Management systems is desirable.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and relevant booking/ticketing software.