Operations Officer

Operations Officer

Society of London Theatre Closing date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
London

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Join our Operations team and help keep our offices, systems and day-to-day operations running smoothly. You’ll support IT, facilities, health & safety, suppliers and projects, while helping improve processes and providing excellent support to colleagues across SOLT & UK Theatre.

Job Description

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) is looking for a proactive and organised Operations Officer to join our Workplace Operations team, supporting the smooth running of our two busy London sites.

You'll play a key role in providing IT and facilities support, coordinating building maintenance, supporting front-of-house operations, helping onboard new staff, and ensuring our offices and systems run efficiently behind the scenes. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and staying one step ahead.

Please see job description for more information which can me found on our website at - SOLT at https://uktheatre.org/job_listing/operations-officer-4/ just click apply now.

Job Requirements

We're looking for someone who:
- Has a confident, can-do approach
- Is comfortable juggling multiple tasks and priorities
- Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment
- Has good IT skills and a practical mindset
- Takes pride in providing excellent service and support to colleagues
- Wants to grow and develop within operations and facilities

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:
- First-line IT and troubleshooting support
- Overseeing day-to-day building operations across both sites
- Supporting front-of-house activities, visitors, meetings and events
- Coordinating contractors and maintaining accurate records
- Helping ensure health and safety compliance
- Supporting the operational delivery of internal and external events

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Operations Officer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Operations Officer

Job: Operations Officer

Organisation: Society of London Theatre

Postcode: WC2E 9ET

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please email your CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) outlining the qualities, skills and experience you would bring to the role, including responses to the three questions below:

1. Tell us about a time you supported a colleague with an IT or systems issue. How did you approach the problem, what steps did you take to resolve it, and what was the outcome?
2. Tell us about a time you were responsible for organising or coordinating a piece of operational work. How did you plan the work, manage the different tasks and people involved, and ensure it was completed successfully?
3. Tell us about a time when you identified a process that could be improved or made more efficient. How did you approach making the change, and what did you do to ensure the process was accurate, consistent and effective?

Please include your first name, surname, and 'Operations Officer, SOLT & UK Theatre' in the email subject line, and send your application to [email protected].