Facilities Manager (Performing Arts)

Eteach; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Manager to support Performing Arts and local community groups. This engaging role involves maximizing community use of school theatre and facilities while ensuring they meet diverse needs. You will oversee lettings, collaborate with teams to enhance facility usage, and implement health & safety policies. The ideal candidate will have strong people management and marketing skills, coupled with experience in a theatre environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to enriching community engagement and promoting the arts.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing people and delivering high-quality services.
• Understanding of quality assurance and theatre operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee theatre and hall lettings across Trust Schools.
• Collaborate to increase facility use and implement safety policies.

Skills

People Management

Marketing

Administrative Skills

Quality Assurance

Theatre Environment Experience

Technical Knowledge

Job description

We are recruiting for a Facilities Manager (Performing Arts)

Grade 8 pay points 15-18

Salary: £27,717 - £30,066 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate individual for a new and exciting role to support the Performing Arts and local community groups. You will develop and maximize community use of LiFE MAT school theatre, drama, music, and main hall facilities, ensuring they meet the needs of LiFE MAT schools and the local communities.

Your responsibilities include overseeing theatre, drama, music, and main hall lettings across Trust Schools. You will collaborate with the Facilities and Programmes Lead and the hire/lettings team to increase facility use, implement up-to-date health & safety policies, and provide high-quality customer service. You will support new facility development and integrate community use programs into the Lettings program, ensuring financial viability. Additionally, you will work with theatre technicians and develop pathways for student technicians to join the lettings team, enhancing capacity.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent people management, marketing, and administrative skills
• Understanding of quality assurance and experience delivering high-quality services to internal and external customers
• Experience working within a theatre environment and technical knowledge

You will work with a team supporting daily lettings operations across Trust school sites for 49 weeks of the year, seven days a week. A thorough induction and training program will be provided. The ideal candidate is a team player who contributes to a friendly, supportive environment.

Application Process

To apply, visit ETeach to complete an application form. CVs will not be accepted. For further information, contact the school.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 19th May.

Interviews will be held shortly afterward.

Our Values

As a Trust, we believe our staff share the core value of ‘Bringing Learning to LiFE’. Every staff member plays a vital role in our future success. We celebrate the unique culture of each school and are committed to working together to improve outcomes and serve our communities.

Safeguarding

LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Employment offers are subject to a DBS check and an online search.