Theatre Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Manager to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,210 per annum.
The Jellicoe Theatre, located at Bournemouth & Poole College, has long served as a hub for creative and performing arts education. The theatre has been a training ground for aspiring performers, technicians, and artists since its establishment in 1964. Known for its professional-grade facilities and diverse programming, it has hosted student productions, community events, and workshops, fostering a vibrant cultural scene in the region. The theatre's legacy lies in its commitment to nurturing talent and providing a stepping stone for many successful careers in the performing arts industry. Its influence continues as a space where education and creativity converge, enriching the local community and beyond.
At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.
About the role:
As the Theatre Manager, you will deliver technical support in Performing Arts and manage all aspects of the Jellicoe Theatre/Stage Door kiosk, for students, staff and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities as our Theatre Manager will include:
- Provide technical management and support to staff/students/stakeholders
- Liaise with college departments and external agencies to support the operation of the Jellicoe
- Manage the equipment store
- Manage the Jellicoe Theatre curriculum show schedule
- Manage the Jellicoe Theatre ‘box office’ bookings and liaising with show directors and students to ensure accurate show budgeting
- Devise, adapt and update risk assessments for equipment and events
- Maintain a comprehensive, and organised archive of student work to support internal and external standardisation.
- Annually audit the Performing Arts equipment inventory
- Liaise with external hirers/visiting companies to support any sound, lighting and technical requirements, within the boundaries of the equipment inventory
- To act as a Stage Manager for internal and external productions
- Securing of rights to present productions/performances from the theatrical licensing agent
- Locking up and securing of building, ensuring the security and safety of the department in the absence of college security staff
- To hold the necessary licenses for and manage all pyrotechnics/firearms storage and usage
As our Theatre Manager, you’ll ideally have:
- Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths
- Minimum level 3 in related subject
- Relevant and recent industry practice
- Experience working within receiving or production house theatre
- Experience setting up of and operation of lighting and sound equipment
- Experience in stage management
- Knowledge of health and safety at work
- Knowledge of running of a theatre
- Knowledge of industry specific software - Q-Lab
- Skilled in lighting design
- Skilled in sound design
Benefits:
- 36.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- up to 4 days leave during the Christmas closure period
- Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
- Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
- Pension options
- Excellent support and career development with the help of our Teaching and Learning Coaches and Quality department
Closing Date: 03 January 2025
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Theatre Manager role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.