Duty Manager Recruitment (Casual) - Applications OPEN NOW!

JOB ROLE: DUTY MANAGER (CASUAL)
LOCATION: THE LION & UNICORN THEATRE, KENTISH TOWN
SALARY: £10P/H (MINIMUM CALL £30 PER SHIFT)

We are looking to expand our team of Duty Managers for our very busy and expanding fringe theatre team in London. Our Duty Managers are the first point of contact for our audiences and visiting companies and are responsible for running the box office as well as ensuring all our shows in the venue run super smoothly and successfully.

From our regular seasonal programming to Camden Fringe and beyond, we have aims to create a brave and brilliant new fringe theatre destination in London which represents the very best that the fringe has to offer. We want to tell amazing and exciting stories from the amazing theatre makers we are so pleased to work with. and you can be part of our adventure.

So whoever you are and wherever you’re from, The Lion & Unicorn Theatre Is the place where you can #BeWhoYouWantToBe and we’re looking for some great new people to join our family.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Welcoming our audiences to The Lion & Unicorn Theatre

  • Opening and managing the Box Office

  • Ensuring the Health & Safety of our audiences and visiting companies while a show is in progress - which now includes making sure all COVID-Secure guidelines are followed

  • Engaging with audiences at the end of a show as part of our ongoing revenue generation strategy.

  • Supervising Get ins / Get outs where necessary

  • Ensuring the theatre is clean and tidy, and that everything is in working order.  

  • Other jobs in support of the theatre as required.

 About You:

  •  Well presented with excellent customer service skills.

  • Confident, articulate and outgoing, you’ll be comfortable working with people of all kinds and provide a warm and friendly welcome to The Lion & Unicorn Theatre.

  • A good problem solver, be able to think on your feet and resolve issues quickly and effectively.

  • You’ll have the ability to multitask and work quickly on your own initiative.

  • Understand and be comfortable with basic IT / Box Office system.

  • You’ll also ideally have a basic understanding of theatre tech. (Training will be given).

  • You’ll also be as passionate about Fringe Theatre (and the brilliant people that make it) as we are!

 All our Duty Managers receive free tickets to performances at the theatre and also a monthly allocation of free rehearsal space (subject to availability). Full training is also provided. We’re looking for people to commit to ideally at least one shift per week and the role is paid.

 For more information or to apply, please send a CV and a covering letter to lionandunicorn@proforca.co.uk - we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 31st October 2020, 5pm.