Director of Operations & Technical
Posted 18 days 14 hours ago by SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS CENTRE
Director of Operations
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Responsible for: Operations Manager, Operation Co-ordinators, Technical Stage Manager, Maintenance Co-ordinator, Housekeeping
Job purpose: Lead and support the facilities and operations team in the management of the Arts Centre and Theatre, ensuring high levels of customer service; health and safety; security and buildings maintenance. Provide senior leadership support to the technical department.
JOB DESCRIPTION - GENERAL
As a member of the senior leadership team, contribute to the strategic planning of South Hill Park with particular focus on buildings maintenance; customer service; health and safety; and the management of the facilities and operations team plus top level leadership of the technical department. The operations team consists of: Director of Operations; Operations Manager; House Managers; Maintenance Co-ordinator; Janitors; Cleaners and the front of house Volunteers. The house management team works closely with a third-party catering company to offer appropriate levels of support and advice to ensure an efficient and commercially thriving catering and events offer, from the Atrium Restaurant and Bar to wedding receptions and Wilde Theatre food, drink and merchandise sales. The stage technicians are managed day to day by the Technical Stage Manager.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To lead and support the facilities and operations team.
- To provide senior leadership support to the technical department.
- To oversee buildings maintenance and daily housekeeping.
- To ensure appropriate levels of security.
- To ensure high levels of health and safety and customer care.
- To establish an excellent working relationship with the caterer and registrars to ensure efficient use of the facilities whilst maximising earned income.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Normal hours: 35 hours per week plus lunch breaks over seven days on a rota basis. Additional hours may be required for which time off in lieu will be given.
Holiday: 29 days paid annual leave, (including Public and Bank Holidays).
Pension: Enrolment into South Hill Park's workplace pension scheme.
Tickets: Free or reduced price tickets to most performances and cinema screenings at South Hill Park.
Food & Drink: 20% off all food and non-alcoholic drink at the Atrium Bar and Restaurant.
This post carries a probationary period of three months, during which time the notice period required by either party is two weeks. Subsequent to a satisfactory review, the notice period is increased to two months.
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the 'Apply on website' button below to apply online. The closing date for applications is Monday 27th January 2025.