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Theatre Events Manager
Salary: £17,931 - £19,332 per annum
Package
1. Permanent
2. 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata per annum)
3. Local Government Pension Scheme
4. Discounted shopping
5. Wellbeing services
6. On-site nurseries
7. Excellent training and development opportunities
The iconic Sue Townsend Theatre, a vibrant commercial performance venue and the creative home of Leicester College’s Performing Arts, Music and Sound Technology Departments are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Events Programming Manager (Theatre or Venue Events Manager). With a passion for Performing Arts, Theatre, Music and creativity, you will oversee the operational management of the theatre whilst actively promoting the venue as a thriving performance space.
This role combines commercial focus, operational delivery and team leadership to ensure a high quality experience for all visitors, clients and hires. You will oversee the full hire journey from enquiry to delivery, manage scheduling and play a key role in supporting and coordinating management, front of house and technical staffing for events.
What You’ll Do
8. Oversee day‑to‑day theatre operations, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and licensing.
9. Act as Duty Manager to lead deputy manager, front‑of‑house, and bar teams
10. Manage staff rotas to ensure adequate staffing of venue for events and hires .
11. Coordinate internal events and support CAPA performance programmes.
12. Manage external venue hires, contracts, and payments.
13. Oversee bar stock, cash handling, and reconciliation.
14. Promote equality, safeguarding, and high‑quality customer service
15. Actively promote the venues booked events and hires on digital marketing platforms
What You’ll Bring
16. Degree or Level 5 qualification preferably in a related field.
17. Experience in theatre or venue management.
18. Strong understanding of Health & Safety and risk assessments.
19. Experience training staff and managing cash/box office systems.
20. Excellent communication, organisation, and people‑management skills.
21. Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
22. Demonstrate people management skills sufficient to manage/lead a team.
Working hours will vary and will include daytime, evening and weekend shifts, depending on the venue’s programme. Flexibility is essential for this role to ensure the smooth delivery of events and performances. Working additional hours may be required to ensure the consistency of hires. You’ll be part of a creative, supportive, and ambitious department where your ideas and expertise will help shape the future of our performance spaces. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact on both student experience and community engagement.
Safeguarding Statement
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure that is considered satisfactory by the College. If you are appointed you must reimburse the College of the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost will automatically be deducted from your first salary payment. You are also required to subscribe to and pay for the on line DBS Update Service.