Assistant House Manager

Bristol Beacon; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Beacon is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant House Manager to help lead our House Management team in delivering outstanding customer service across intimate performances to sell‑out shows.

You will coordinate event setups, manage stewarding teams, liaise with artists and clients, and support daily operations, staffing, safety and customer care to keep our venues show‑ready and welcoming at every turn.

Responsibilities

• Lead the House Management team to deliver world‑class customer service.
• Coordinate event set‑ups and manage stewarding teams for a range of performances and events.
• Liaise with artists and clients to ensure smooth operations and show readiness.
• Support the House Manager with daily operations, staffing, safety, and customer care.

Job description

About the role

Key Information

Full time, 37 hours

Salary: £29,706 per annum

With our vision of uniting people through the joy of live music, we programme a diverse range of artists, showcase amazing community events, use our spaces for a range of commercial business events and host our inspirational Music Education Hub performances.

Bristol Beacon is looking for an enthusiastic and capable Assistant House Manager to help lead our House Management team. You’ll play a key role in delivering world‑class customer service and ensuring the smooth running of everything from intimate performances to sell‑out shows across our iconic venues.

You’ll coordinate event set‑ups, manage stewarding teams, liaise with artists and clients, and be a friendly, visible presence for audiences and visitors. You’ll also support the House Manager with daily operations, staffing, safety, and customer care – all while making sure our venues are show‑ready and welcoming at every turn.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in live environments, has strong people skills, and is confident leading a team.

Please note – We reserve the right to close applications before the deadline if a suitable number of applications are received.

Diversifying our workforce

We are committed to developing a more diverse workforce through applicants with the skills and experience to help us to widen our perspective and better serve the needs of our communities.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnically diverse backgrounds as these groups are currently underrepresented within the arts and culture sectors.

We believe that music is a universal language that knows no barriers. Find out more about us and our work to share unity and joy through live music.