Front of House & Events Manager

The Boarding Schools' Association; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique cultural institution in Manchester seeks an operational manager for their front of house services. The role involves managing staff and ensuring a high-quality experience for events. Flexible working is available, along with attractive benefits including catering and gym access.

Benefits

Free catered lunches during term time

On site gym

Free tickets to concerts

Free onsite parking when working on events

Qualifications

• Proven excellent people skills preferred.
• Experience in managing operational responsibilities for events.
• Familiarity with health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage front of house experience and staff.
• Oversee operational responsibilities for events.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Operational responsibility

Health and safety oversight

Job description

Closing Date: 5 August 2025
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: Salary: £30,322 – £31,955 per annum (Scale Point 21-23)
Employment Term: Full TimePermanent

Chetham’s is a unique cultural institution and charity in the heart of Manchester combining music, education, and heritage. We are home to three extraordinary places – Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library, and Stoller Hall – and we are united by one clear vision which is to bring people together.

Our main 482 seat venue is modern and purpose built, and our whole team pride themselves in the variety of events delivered, our excellent team and team working, and the excellent artist, client and audience experiences that we facilitate.

The Job:

• We are looking for someone with proven excellent people skills to manage our front of house experience and staff, taking general operational responsibility for events, including staffing as well as oversight of risk assessments and venue health and safety.
• This is a full time salaried role but flexible and part time working would be considered.
• Start date ASAP, subject to relevant checks.

In Return:

• Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to concerts.
• Free onsite parking when working on events.

To apply, please download and complete theJob DescriptionandApplication packand email the files [e-mail].

Interviews:W/C 11 th August 2025

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702.