Venue Manager 

A great opportunity to work for a fantastic well-established independent arts organisation and centre based in South-east London. 

This post will manage the operations of a 150-seat theatre and six meeting spaces opened in November 2011 in a new sister venue that forms part of a complex with a public library and daytime café. It incorporates a range of cultural and community facilities, reflecting Southwark Council’s ambition to put libraries at the heart of community life enriching the cultural landscape and reaching new audiences. 

Having emerged as an innovator in its field this arts organisation is very much driven by the cultural diversity and creative mix of South East London and the social enterprise model. Involving people, through participation and partnerships, is central to the artistic and community programme which includes a variety of theatre, music, dance, spoken word, literary, family and young people events. 

Position: Operations Manager 
Location: Canada Water, London 
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2021 initially 
Hours: Full Time 
Salary: £23,000 to £26,000 per annum 

Closing Date: 23 July 2018 
Interview date: Monday 30 July 

About the Role: 

The Operations Manager will oversee the successful day-to-day running of the venue, its operational and administrative management, including staffing, Health & Safety and legal compliance. 

You will ensure consistent team performance and the provision of excellent customer care across all their services, hires and events, in order to achieve customer retention and growth in income and audiences. 

About You: 

The successful candidate will have relevant and demonstrable professional experience in a management position with responsibility for a venue and staff and solid experience within a customer service environment. You will have strong interpersonal and organisational abilities and a demonstrable experience in building effective working relationships as well as event planning and delivery. 

You may have experience of the following: Venue Manager, Venue Team Leader, Venue Supervisor, General Manager, Hospitality Manager, Operations Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Arts & Culture, Leisure etc. 

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