Theatre Manager

The King's School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished educational institution in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Theatre Manager to lead the Malthouse Theatre. The successful candidate will have responsibility for commercial activities, programming, and marketing, and must possess strong leadership skills with experience in theatre or venue management. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits within a historic educational setting. Closing date for applications is 11 January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in theatre or venue management.
• Ability to balance artistic ambition with commercial viability.
• Hands-on oversight of box office operations and venue compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Malthouse Theatre's commercial and external activities.
• Programme, book, market, and ensure financial performance of the theatre.
• Work with school colleagues and external partners for a vibrant programme.

Skills

Strong leadership

Financial acumen

Theatre or venue management experience

Health and safety management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Theatre Manager to lead the continued growth and success of the Malthouse Theatre at The King's School, Canterbury. It is a distinctive, high-quality venue serving both the school and the wider community.

You will have overall responsibility for the theatre's commercial and external activity, including programming, bookings, marketing and financial performance. You will work closely with school colleagues, visiting companies and external partners to deliver a vibrant, commercially successful programme while maintaining the highest operational and safeguarding standards.

The role requires strong leadership across technical, front‑of‑house and bar teams, alongside hands‑on oversight of box office operations, licensing, health and safety, and venue compliance. You will bring proven experience in theatre or venue management, sound financial acumen, and the ability to balance artistic ambition with commercial viability.

In return, King's offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to shape a thriving theatre within one of the UK's most historic and inspiring educational settings.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.kings-school.co.uk/about/careers-at-kings/.

Closing date: 11 January 2026.

If you have questions about the post, or would like an informal discussion to learn more, please email [e-mail].

The King's School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.