Theatre Operations Leader

The Ambassador Theatre Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ambassador Theatre Group is recruiting a Theatre Manager for Sunderland Empire on a fixed term contract to 30 September 2027. You will work with the Theatre Director and Heads of Departments to deliver the venue’s business plan and targets, ensuring a safe, high-quality guest experience for audiences, production teams and staff.

Reporting to the Theatre Director, you will oversee day-to-day venue operations, manage budgets and costs, drive commercial opportunities, and lead a team while

Qualifications

• Experience of managing performance and developing a team to achieve its goals.
• Ability to meet ambitious commercial objectives within agreed timescales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working within a budget and overseeing cost control.
• Good IT literacy with the ability to learn new software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction in partnership with the Theatre Director and deputise when required.
• Commit to attainment and exceeding targets and encourage others to follow.
• Oversee venue operation, maximise commercial opportunities while controlling costs.
• Assist with budgets and monthly statements, reporting variances and reforecasting.
• Support venue administration including payroll, purchase orders and settlements.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Cost control

IT literacy

Job description

The Ambassador Theatre Group is recruiting a Theatre Manager for Sunderland Empire on a fixed term contract to 30 September 2027. You will work with the Theatre Director and Heads of Departments to deliver the venue’s business plan and targets, ensuring a safe, high-quality guest experience for audiences, production teams and staff.

Reporting to the Theatre Director, you will oversee day-to-day venue operations, manage budgets and costs, drive commercial opportunities, and lead a team while