The Bush Theatre is looking for an experienced, well organised and creative Front of House and Venue Manager to lead our public facing operations focusing on our reception, and house management for our programme of shows and activities, ensuring the best possible welcome for our community of visitors, and realising the potential of our offer to achieve a maximum return for the organisation.

At a glance

Hours: 35 hours across at least five days per week excluding an hour unpaid break. Regular evening and weekend work, including duty management shifts, will be required as part of this role.

Salary: £32,361 per annum pro rata

Holidays: 30 days per annum pro rata, inclusive of Bank Holidays

Rising to 31 days after two years’ service

Rising to 32 days after four years’ service

Probation: 1 month during probationary period, 3 months thereafter

Contract type: Permanent

Key dates

Deadline for applications: 23:59 Monday 29 June 2026

First Interview date: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Second Interview date: Thursday 16 July 2026

Purpose of the role

At the Bush we welcome our visitors with enthusiasm and authenticity, providing an experience that is right for them. We value our community and the different stories and experiences they bring to our spaces. We want to be helpful and informative at all times, anticipating the needs of our visitors and providing suggestions on how to get the most out of their experience at the Bush and in our community. The Front of House and Venue Manager will oversee the house management for our programme of shows and activities, ensuring the best possible welcome and highest quality of service for our community of visitors, and realising the potential of our offer to achieve a maximum return for the organisation. Ensuring the team is up to date on all the Bush’s activities, fully trained and they are actively promoting and selling our products.

How to Apply

We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain why this position is right for you in whatever way feels most appropriate. Send one of the following, alongside a basic CV:

A personal statement (500 words max)
Presentation – Keynote or PowerPoint
Short video or sound file (5 minutes max)

All applications will be judged on content not on format. We have suggested some options above, but if you would like to suggest an alternative let us know.

All applications should address the following questions:

Tell us about your experience, skills and knowledge that mean you meet the person specification outlined in the Job Description; include demonstrative examples and achievements
Tell us why this position interests you
Tell us what you would bring to this role and the Bush Theatre

Read the Job Description and Person Specification.

Apply through our recruitment portal Breathe HR. Include a CV.

You can upload video or sound files using the We Transfer service https://wetransfer.com/. When using this service, please include the We Transfer link in your Breathe HR attachments by including the link in your CV or submitting it on a separate document.

Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. This helps us to better understand if our recruitment practices are accessible and equitable to all.

If you have any need for this information in a different format please contact our People & Culture Manager, Dorothy Ekema-Walla by email jobs@bushtheatre.co.uk or phone 0208743 3584.

Equal Opportunities

The value of equal opportunities runs through the heart of the organisation. Our diverse team and their range of experiences are vital to the Bush’s success, but we still have work to do to make sure that Bush staff represent the communities we serve. We actively encourage people with different backgrounds to join us. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to interview. If you would like to apply through our Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know. You can state anywhere in your application: ‘I would like to apply through the Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme’ If you have any questions or need any of this information in a different format, please contact our People And Culture Manager, Dorothy Ekema-Walla, by emailing: jobs@bushtheatre.co.uk or phone 0208743 3584.

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