Event Operations Manager Vacancy

Up to 37.5hrs per week (to include weekends & evenings)   £28,167.50 per annum pro rata.  

To join us as Event Operations Manager, you’ll need:

 

  • Experience in a Live Music Venue or in a similar role 

  • To be able to show good health and safety knowledge, especially of its practical application within the context of both a venue, and live events 

  • To be IOSH trained (desirable) 

  • Be able to write thorough event plans, risk assessments and reports 

  • Able to work flexible and unsocial hours including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays 

  • Familiar with Microsoft packages such as Excel and Office 

  • Be open, adaptable and positive with a hands-on approach to all tasks as well as being an efficient and effective problem solver 

  • Have strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise a complex workload by utilising excellent organisational skills 

  • A strong interest in managing and maintaining a busy Grade II listed building 

  • Appreciate the importance of maximising commercial income in a not-for-profit organisation 

  • Have a passion and interest in contemporary culture, particularly in music, theatre, dance, and comedy. 


The Role:

  • Act as the main point of contact for all enquiries as to the operation of the building

  • Work with the Duty Managers to ensure all front and rear of house areas are presented to a high standard, and are secure and health and safety compliant

  • Complete and manage all staff rotas

  • Actively carry out recruitment, induction, training & regular catch ups for all casual employees

  • Oversee all building maintenance issues and ensure that urgent repairs are carried out

  • Support the Finance Administrator to ensure that all necessary building maintenance contracts are kept up to date and that best value is obtained

  • Ensure that all operational systems are maintained and fully operational & ensure all periodic inspections and checks are carried out appropriately, and certification, paperwork is completed and maintained

  • Maintain and revise safe and efficient evacuation procedures for the building, updating staff evacuation training regularly and to a high standard

  • To be responsible for the creation and review of policies and practical guidelines relating to health and safety, lone working, access, working with children and young people etc

  • To update/create event plans and risk assessments for both large and small-scale events and artistic activity

  • To oversee the management and schedule of the cleaning contract, ensuring the highest standards are maintained throughout the building

  • Act as a duty manager for the building, including weekend and evening hours as required

  • Ensure that all rooms are set up ready for the upcoming events

  • Manage Bar, Box Office, Front of House, Cleaning, Security and other operational staff, as well as Volunteers, when duty managing events and artistic activity

  • To uphold and enforce the relevant terms of the entertainment licence, specifically the health, safety and comfort of all members of the public within the building, keeping up to date with relevant updates and changes to law

  • Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably requested to ensure the smooth running of The Sub Rooms

 
The Subscription Rooms Trust is an equal opportunities employer, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

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Casual Staff Vacancies

Due to the nature of our business we are always looking for casual staff to work across all areas of the business including duty managers, bar, front of house & box office.

All of these roles are on a zero hour contract so you can work as much or as little as you like, making it ideal for students, parents or anyone looking for part time work to fit around their schedule.

We do ask that all applicants are available weekends & evenings as these are our busiest times.

For casual Front of House, Bar or Duty Manager roles, please fill in the application form below:

https://forms.gle/XSnhUenjU316MYus8