Assistant Theatre Manager - Duty Manager - FIXED TERM (12 months)

Company Description

"Why work for Pullman London St Pancras?
We welcome you as you are! We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore limitless possibilities within the company. 
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. 
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Administrative

• Undertaking administrative duties such as answering hire enquiries, submitting payroll, creating staff rotas, and issuing contracts and invoices
• Assist with box office sales and reporting, answering phone calls and customer service emails
• Marketing events via social media and newsletters

• Support the Theatre Manager with managing policies, ensuring that the theatre complies with all Health and safety and licensing as well as current legislation laws
• Represent the Theatre Manager and their relevant legal duties
• Deputise for the Theatre Manager when necessary

Event Duty Management

• Manage performances and hires occurring within the theatre
• Supervise the Front of House and Box Office staff, ensuring they provide excellent customer care and that all staff are fully briefed, trained and performing well in their roles

• Maintain Accor/Pullman standards at all times - Report any issues or damage to the relevant hotel department/s

• Ensure the safe and legal use of the building at all times
• Evacuate the building calmly and efficiently, if required
• Maintain positive working relationships with all hotel departments
• Complete all Statutory training, including Fire, Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity online, according to deadlines set

Visiting Company Liaison

• Welcome visiting company and briefing them on security, safety and the evacuation procedure
• Supervise visiting companies/producers and manage their requirements and queries

• Ensure production schedules are kept to, and any changes reported to Theatre Manager and relevant teams (Ie Bar & Catering).

• Ensure the venue is returned to standard upon departure

Essential

• Previous Duty Management experience in an arts-based venue
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent team leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Full-Time Availability
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

• First Aid trained
• Health & Safety training
• Box Office experience (Line-Up desirable)
• Bar Experience
• Basic knowledge of lighting/sound equipment

Additional Information

• Bonus Breaks: Enjoy two complimentary one or two night stays per year at other Accor properties across the UK
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan
• Employee Benefit Card: Take advantage of discounted rates at Accor Hotels worldwide
• Complimentary Meals: Free meals provided whilst on duty
• Wellness Perks: Free access to the hotel gym
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support available 24/7
• Annual Leave: Up to 33 days of annual leave per year (including public holidays)

Salary: £34,000 per annum

The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK.