We are currently hiring for two positions – a Theatre Manager and Casual Theatre Technicians.
Job descriptions are found below.
Theatre Manager
The Albany Theatre is looking to appoint a Theatre Manager
- Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
- Salary – £30-35,000 pa
We are seeking an experienced, organised and audience-focused Theatre Manager to lead the day-to-day operational management of the venue and help shape the next stage of the Albany’s development.
This is a varied and hands-on role overseeing:
- venue operations
- front of house and audience experience
- health & safety and compliance
- staffing and volunteers
- commercial and community hires
- operational delivery of performances and events
You will work closely with the Artistic Director, Creative Programmer, technical staff and wider team to ensure the theatre is safe, welcoming, commercially effective and creatively ambitious.
We are looking for someone with:
- experience in venue, events or theatre operations
- strong organisational and leadership skills
- excellent communication and customer service
- knowledge of H&S and compliance
- the ability to remain calm, practical and solutions-focused under pressure.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a growing theatre with a strong community mission and a clear artistic vision.
If you would like to apply you should send, in the first instance:
- a current CV
- a short covering letter outlining relevant experience, and why you believe you are suited to this position
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
Successful applicants will be required to complete Albany Theatre onboarding checks, including right-to-work checks, payroll information, agreement to relevant venue policies and any role-specific health and safety briefings.
For further information contact Laura Williams on [email protected]
Casual Theatre Technicians / Casual Technical Crew
The Albany Theatre is looking to build a pool of casual technical staff to support our busy programme of performances, events and venue activity.
We are looking for reliable, practical and safety-conscious people with experience or transferable skills in theatre, live events, backstage work, lighting, sound, stage management, production, crewing or general technical operations.
The work may include supporting get-ins and get-outs, rehearsals, performances, technical resets, stage work, lighting, sound, backstage support and general venue technical duties.
Applicants should be comfortable working as part of a team, following venue procedures, taking direction from the Technical Department and working safely in a live venue environment.
Rate of pay: £15.00 per hour gross, inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay
Contract type: Casual / variable hours
Location: The Albany Theatre, Coventry
Hours: Work will be offered according to operational need and individual availability. Evening, weekend and occasional late-night work may be required. This is casual work and there is no guarantee of regular hours. However, successful applicants will be added to our casual technical pool and contacted when suitable work becomes available.
Applicants should send:
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a current CV
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a short covering letter outlining relevant experience, availability and why they are interested in casual technical work at The Albany Theatre
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
Recruitment will remain open on an ongoing basis while we build the casual technical pool.
Successful applicants will be required to complete Albany Theatre onboarding checks before undertaking paid work, including right-to-work checks, payroll information, agreement to relevant venue policies and any role-specific health and safety briefings.