Theatre Manager/Administrator, Camphill Milton Keynes

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the Theatre Manager/Administrator include:

Strategic:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for The Chrysalis Theatre.
• Manage leases, contracts, and compliance to ensure sustainability.
• Maintain accountability and effective working relationships across the team.
• Mitigate risks, including adherence to Health & Safety and Safeguarding legislation.
• Balance internal workshop space needs with external rentals.
• Build relationships with local community members, businesses, and organizations.
• Ensure hire activities align with the charity's objectives.

Theatre Administration:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including rentals, equipment hire, purchasing, and administration.
• Assist organisations and productions hiring the theatre, including stage support during get-ins and get-outs.
• Ensure safe working practices and maintain tidiness.
• Plan and coordinate theatre hires and rentals.
• Act as a keyholder and be on the emergency call-out list.

Duty Management:

• Act as Duty Manager during working hours.
• Manage events, including audience management, bar, box office, and customer service.
• Coordinate staff and volunteers, provide technical support, and handle first aid if needed.
• Reset and organise the space after events, including cleaning and waste disposal.
• Report accidents/incidents and ensure site security.