The Old Vic
Job Description
The role of the Backstage Duty Manager is to manage the Backstage Operations, including all relevant staff for designated service and events, as specified by the Backstage General Manager. Always ensuring the comfort and safety of The Old Vic’s audience.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The post holder must be able to demonstrate the following:
Essential
Proven experience of working as a Duty Manager or Supervisor in a comparable space or venue.
Proven experience of leading a team in an on-the-ground capacity.
A proven ability to provide a high level of customer service in an often highly pressurised environment.
Highly motivated with a positive and flexible approach to work and ability to adapt quickly to new information and procedures.
IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite and Excel in particular.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent literacy and numeracy.
A proven ability to work as both part of a team and independently.
Good timekeeping.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Backstage Duty Manager
- Salary: £20k-£25k
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Customer Service
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 02 Oct 2026
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Location:
London
Job: Backstage Duty Manager
Job: Backstage Duty Manager
Organisation: The Old Vic
Postcode: SE1 8NB
About The Old Vic
The Old Vic is an independent powerhouse for entertainment and education. A not-for-profit theatre, proud to be a charity. We believe that theatre makes the world better and that anyone should be able to access and experience it – to understand it, entertain it and benefit from it.
Our collective mission is to invigorate, inspire and open doors through world-class theatre for all. The Old Vic is for anyone, and always will be. For generations to come.
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