Duty Manager - Derby Theatre
Derby Theatre Closing date: Sun, 04 Oct 2026
- Part time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
You will be a visible and welcoming presence, providing confident leadership, coordinating teams across the venue and responding effectively to customer feedback and complaints. You will also support the successful day-to-day operation of the theatre, including cash handling, reporting, risk management and venue presentation.
Working closely with caf , bar, box office and front of house teams, you will help maximise secondary sales opportunities while ensuring high standards of service, communication and professionalism are maintained. This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who thrives in a busy customer-facing environment and enjoys supporting both people and operations.
Please note the working pattern for this role is 30 hours per week working 4 days over 7 with usual shifts being 16.30 - 23.30 / 9.00 - 16.30 / 8.00 - 15.30
However, we would welcome applications from candidates who wish to be considered for a job share. The role is required on a 30 hour per week basis therefore a job share could only be offered should a suitable arrangement be available with the days and/or hours of work to be agreed on appointment. Please indicate in your application your preference of days and/or hours you would be available to work.
Job Requirements
Essential Criteria
Experience
- Demonstrable experience as a supervisor or duty manager or clear examples where you have demonstrated supervisory skills in a public venue
- Experience of working in a fast paced, high standard customer facing environment
- Experience of cash handling and reconciliation
- Experience of working in a bar of caf environment or willingness to learn
- Experience or interest in working in a theatre setting or arts and culture venue
- Experience in management of stock and / or retail merchandise
Skills, knowledge & abilities
- Good English, Maths and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to lead by example
- Good standard of computer literacy
- Familiarity of EPOS systems
- Knowledge of access, disability, and health and safety
Business requirements
- Completed DBS check
- 30 hours per week working 4 days over 7 with usual shifts being 16.30 - 23.30 / 9.00 - 16.30 / 8.00 - 15.30
Job Responsibilities
-Supervise the delivery of all events, activities, and productions in the building, including opening and closing checks.
-Maintain the highest standards of customer service at all times.
-Maintain a calm and composed approach to your duties whilst creating a comfortable and appropriate environment for all shows, including background music, foyer layout, and that Customer Service Assistants are prepared for their shift.
-Supervise customer service assistants and ensure that they are motivated and confident in their roles.
-Ensure that staff are in correct uniform, escalating any repeat issues to the Front of House Manager.
-Ensure that communication within and beyond the department is clear, accurate, and timely.
-Provide show reports in an efficient manner, collating and communicating feedback appropriately
-Provide excellent customer service, handling feedback and follow-up promptly or in consultation with others
-Respond to customer complaints in person, escalating issues to manager
Job Overview
- Job Title: Duty Manager - Derby Theatre
- Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Role: Customer Service
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 04 Oct 2026
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Location:
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Job: Duty Manager - Derby Theatre
Job: Duty Manager - Derby Theatre
Organisation: Derby Theatre
Postcode: DE1 2NF
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting an online application on our website by 23:59 on the 4th of October.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ruth Brailsford, Front of House Manager via [email protected]
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]
- Contact name: Ruth
- Contact email: [email protected]