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Deputy Theatre General Manager

ALEXANDRA PALACE
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

London, Greater London NW5 1UH, England

Salary

£32,576 - £36,196 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Deputy Theatre General Manager is responsible for managing a variety of events in a unique, multi-purpose theatre space that hosts live comedy, music, and film shoots.
  • This full-time, permanent position requires candidates to have experience managing small to medium scale events and duty management experience, preferably within a theatre setting.
  • Key responsibilities include planning and delivering events, collaborating with technical teams, and ensuring excellent customer experiences while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Candidates should also possess experience in supervising front of house teams and managing event budgets, contributing to the department's financial targets.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in the industry.

The Deputy Theatre General Manager is responsible for advancing and delivering a variety of events within this beautiful multi-purpose space; from live comedy to live music, orchestral rehearsals and film shoots. Preserved in a beautiful state of arrested decay, the Theatre is a unique space that is both frozen in time while being fit to host contemporary productions. Upcoming events include live comedy, live music and theatre productions.

We are recruiting for a full-time permanent post holder to oversee this eclectic program, and work collaboratively with colleagues to delivery exceptional customer experiences.

We are looking for:

  • Experience managing small to medium scale events and working with clients
  • Duty management experience preferably gained within a theatre
  • Experience supervising / briefing front of house teams, contractors and suppliers
  • Knowledge of theatre operations

Key duties include

  1. Plan and deliver nominated Theatre events in accordance with venue standard operating procedures effectively and safely providing an excellent customer / client experience
  2. Compile all relevant paperwork for nominated events i.e., event briefings, detailed booking instructions (DBI), risk assessments and event summaries
  3. Collaborate with the Technical Team and H&S to ensure the theatre is always in a state of readiness for an incoming client
  4. Liaise with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, and event day critical staff conducting briefings and ensure effective communication throughout event delivery
  5. Monitor event profit and loss budgets (P&Ls) keeping within agreed limits contributing to department financial targets
  6. Report any Theatre repairs or issues pre, post or during events and take responsibility for ensuring work areas are clean and tidy upholding a high standard of site presentation

To apply please send your CV along with cover letter

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