Venue Operations Manager
The Engine Room Closing date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Venue Operations Manager is a new role, central to the smooth, safe and effective running of The Engine Room, a rehearsal-led creative space in Wigan. The role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the building and facilities, ensuring a professional and supportive environment for resident and visiting artists.
The Engine Room is managed by ThickSkin Theatre, an independent producing and touring company based at the venue. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Venue Operations Manager works collaboratively with ThickSkin's team and external partners to ensure the space is fit for purpose, responsive to artistic activity, and able to support occasional public events alongside the future growth of hires and usage.
Job Requirements
We're seeking a Venue Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of The Engine Room, a rehearsal-led creative space in Wigan dedicated to the development of new theatre and dance work.
This is a hands-on operational role, central to ensuring the venue is safe, welcoming and well managed for resident and visiting artists. The role working collaboratively within a small team and supporting the future growth of the venue's activity.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of The Engine Room, ensuring the venue is safe, welcoming and fully operational for resident and visiting artists.
- Manage building operations, facilities, maintenance, security and supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, fire safety, licensing and insurance requirements.
- Recruit, manage and support casual staff and freelancers, including rotas and training.
- Manage delegated budgets, procurement and contracts, and support income-generating activity including hires and bar operations.
- Act as the main point of contact for on-site activity and general enquiries, working collaboratively with the ThickSkin team and partners.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Venue Operations Manager
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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Location:
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Job: Venue Operations Manager
Job: Venue Operations Manager
Organisation: The Engine Room
Postcode: WN3 4BL
How to Apply
Please submit:
• A CV (no more than two pages), and
• A covering letter (no more than one page) outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
Send applications to [email protected] with the subject line Venue Operations Manager – Application.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. If you require the application in an alternative format or have access requirements, please contact us to discuss.
Deadline 16 March at 5pm
- Contact name: Laura Mallows
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Engine Room
Born from the need for a welcoming venue dedicated to developing new work in the North West, The Engine Room transforms an industrial landmark into a hub of imagination and expression.
Understanding the challenges of finding suitable creation spaces for artists developing new work in the North, ThickSkin will invite independent artists and artist-led companies to develop and launch their work at The Engine Room.