Casual Duty Manager

We are looking for confident, calm, and proactive Casual Duty Managers to join our Visitor Experience team. You’ll take responsibility for the safe, smooth, and professional delivery of performances, events, and activities across the theatre.

The Duty Manager will lead the Front of House, Stage Door, and Security teams, ensuring all visitors, artists, and staff enjoy a welcoming, inclusive, and secure environment. You’ll be at the centre of operations leading briefings, responding to incidents, and supporting colleagues throughout each shift. Your ability to stay composed, make sound decisions under pressure, and communicate clearly will help maintain Curve’s reputation for exceptional audience experience and safety.

 

The ideal candidates should have experience supervising or managing teams and handling incidents or complaints. While on shift, you will be resilient and remain composed under pressure, able to lead confidently during busy or challenging situations. You will be strong communicators, who are approachable and professional with staff, visitors, and emergency services.

Due to the flexible nature of the role, this role is offered under a Casual Worker Agreement with a monthly rota. Successful candidates must be available evenings and weekends, as well as having good weekday daytime and Bank Holiday availability, in line with our performance and events schedule. A First Aid qualification and/or SIA Door Supervisor licence are desirable, but training can be provided.

 

To find out more about this role, please download the Job Description & Person Specification (JDPS) document at the bottom of the vacancy page on our website. If you are curious about whether this role might be for you and would like to know more, please contact careers@curvetheatre.co.uk to arrange an informal chat.

If you feel you have the skills suitable for this role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV along with a covering letter setting out why you are suitable for the role and why you want to work at Curve (no more than one A4 page).

 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 13 September 2026, midnight
First stage interviews: w/c 21 September 2026

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

 

We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our audience and participants. We treat all job applicants equally, regardless of class, age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the cultural sector.

Unfortunately, this position is ineligible for sponsorship according to the UK government’s requirements for the Skilled Worker visa route, therefore we are unable to sponsor candidates under a work visa for this position. As a result, we are unable to progress an application for this role for candidates who do not currently have, or would not be able to obtain, an ongoing right to work in the UK.