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Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all.
At Sadler’s Wells everyone is welcome.
Would you like to be a part of something new? Are you an Operations professional with a passion for pushing boundaries and excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, then this is the role for you!
We are looking for a Head of Venue Operations. You will be the key contact for day to day running of all Sadler’s Wells venue, with an initial focus on our newest venue, Sadler’s Wells East. You will be responsible for ensuring our buildings are set up and ready to welcome audiences, visitors and colleagues in a safe, secure and appealing ways.
You would be required to have a flexible approach to working patterns and will oversee daily operations and logistics, including security, health and safety, environment and sustainability, and venue operations. This role requires an on-site presence and a willingness and availability to work evenings and weekends as required.
You will have the following skills and experience
- Significant experience in an operational management position in a theatre / arts / heritage venue.
- Experience of Duty Management or being a Manager on Duty.
- Relevant H&S qualification to provide leadership in compliance e.g., IOSH managing safely, NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent.
We’re a supportive and hardworking team, working on a variety of projects. We have a ‘smarter working’ approach. Sadler’s Wells benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Complimentary tickets and discounts
- Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy
- Additional pay for parental and family leave subject to eligibility
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Sunday 23 November. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 1 December 2025.
For more information, please go to the following link – https://sadl.rs/3LJDuvG
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.
Sadler’s Wells is a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.
If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com. You can also review our FAQs here.
For a list of all our current opportunities, please go to the Sadler’s Wells website vacancies.sadlerswells.com. Please note that if you have not already done so, you will be required to register an account with us when you first apply for one of our opportunities.
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