Deputy Theatre Managers

The Little Theatre


Job: Deputy Theatre Managers

Job: Deputy Theatre Managers

Organisation: The Little Theatre

Postcode: LE1 6PW

  • Job Title: Deputy Theatre Managers
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Customer Service
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 16 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    East Midlands

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Job Summary

We are seeking two dynamic and passionate Deputy Managers to join our team. These part-time roles are ideal for individuals with a love for theatre, strong leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to venue management.

Job Description

We are seeking two dynamic and passionate Deputy Managers to join our team. These part-time roles are ideal for individuals with a love for theatre, strong leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to venue management.

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the theatre, ensuring smooth operations, excellent customer service, and a safe, enjoyable experience for patrons and performers alike.

Key Responsibilities

  • Duty-manage the theatre during performances or events and assist volunteers in customer facing operations including Bar, Box Office and Front of House.
  • Manage either Bar or Box Office. Lead, support, train and co-ordinate volunteer teams.
  • Manage the office and fulfil admin tasks outside of showtimes.
  • Take lead on customer service handling queries, complaints, and feedback.
  • Help ensure health & safety compliance ensuring controls and safe practices followed.

Hours per day will differ depending on whether it is a show day or dark (non-show) day.

Each Deputy works set agreed days each week. Both Deputies work a shift on a Saturday show day

By default, the number of hours per week will be approximately

Role 1

Dark Weeks – Approx 18hrs over 3 days.

Show Weeks – Approx 34 hours over 4 days.

Approx 0.66 FTE

Role 2

Dark Weeks – Approx 15hrs over 3 days.

Show Weeks – Approx 25 hours over 3 days.

Approx FTE 0.41

As an approximate guide, this year we have 28.5 show weeks and 23.5 dark weeks.

Pay

£14.20 Per hour

Go to our website for more details and an application pack. https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/vacancies/

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Duty-manage the theatre during performances or events and assist volunteers in customer facing operations including Bar, Box Office and Front of House.
  • Manage either Bar or Box Office. Lead, support, train and co-ordinate volunteer teams.
  • Manage the office and fulfil admin tasks outside of showtimes.
  • Take lead on customer service handling queries, complaints, and feedback.
  • Help ensure health & safety compliance ensuring controls and safe practices followed.

Go to our website for more details and an application pack. https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/vacancies/

How to Apply

Download application pack from https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/vacancies/

To apply please send
• The application form
• A short cover letter
• We do not accept CVs alone, though you may attach a CV to a completed form to give additional information.

To [email protected]

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