Head of Operations

THEATRE STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Under the leadership of the Operations Director, to support and provide day-to-day line management to the Theatre Managers, the Operations Department and Relief Managers/ Technicians.
• To assist the Operations Director in recruiting the Theatre Management and Technical Teams.
• Working with the Head of HR, be responsible for HR administration in respect of theatre-based staff, to include the issue of contracts, Working Time Directive opt-out forms and special working agreements, the management and tracking of annual leave, sickness and WTD accruals and the distribution of Staff Handbooks and other relevant policies.
• To be responsible for overseeing the accurate administration of the weekly payroll for theatre staff, the correct apportionment of costs associated with theatre operations and the timely and accurate recharging of overtime and additional costs.
• Ensure there is a roster for the Theatre Management and Relief Technical teams and oversee staff deployment to meet the operational needs of the business and maximise effectiveness.
• To be responsible for managing and administering staff training programmes as identified by the Training Needs Analysis or as otherwise determined by the Operations Director in response to business needs, ensuring that appropriate records are kept.
• To ensure that the theatres operate in line with the terms of the SOLT / BECTU agreement.
• The day to day performance management of line managed staff.