Casual Duty Manager

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

You’ll 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.

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 and Person Specification (JDPS) document at the bottom of the vacancy page on our website. If you have any questions about the role, please contact careers@curvetheatre.co.uk to arrange an informal chat.

To apply, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV and Cover Letter (no more than one A4 page) outlining your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work at Curve.

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

Closing date for applications: Sunday 26 October 2025, midnight

 

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.

Specific location

Hourly paid

26/10/2025