Director of Operations and Technical Location : Bracknell, RG12 7PA Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week plus lunch breaks over seven days on a rota basis.
Additional hours may be required for which time off in lieu will be given.
The Trust is a unique and highly regarded arts centre and theatre providing a rich mix of arts performances and activities.
The Role As a member of the senior leadership team, contribute to the strategic planning of the Park with particular focus on buildings maintenance; customer service; health and safety; and the management of the facilities and operations team plus top-level leadership of the technical department.
The operations and technical teams consist of: Director of Operations & Technical; Operations Manager; House Managers; Maintenance Co-Ordinator; Janitors; Cleaners; Technical Stage Manager, Stage Technicians and the front of house Volunteers.
The house management team works closely with a third-party catering company to offer appropriate levels of support and advice to ensure an efficient and commercially thriving catering and events offer, from the Atrium Restaurant and Bar to wedding receptions and Wilde Theatre food, drink and merchandise sales.
The stage technicians are managed day to day by the Technical Stage Manager.
Main Duties And Responsibilities: To lead and support the facilities and operations team.
To provide senior leadership support to the technical department.
To oversee buildings maintenance and daily housekeeping.
To ensure appropriate levels of security.
To ensure high levels of health and safety and customer care.
To establish an excellent working relationship with the caterer and registrars to ensure efficient use of the facilities whilst maximising earned income.
Skills and Qualifications A good level of education Leadership/managerial experience Managing a team Working in a building facilities/ operations team Experience in areas of; health and safety, inc. fire safety, IT, insurance and security Managing budgets Meeting/monitoring targets Computer literate (Microsoft Office: word, excel, outlook) Proactive, professional, diplomatic and enthusiastic approach Results driven Accuracy and attention to detail Team player works well with others Calm under pressure Well organised and good administration skills A good communicator Willingness to muck in Able to work occasional evenings and weekends as required Benefits 29 days paid annual leave, (including Public and Bank Holidays) - increasing to 34 days after five years continuous service.
Pension Scheme Free or reduced priced tickets to most performances and cinema screenings at South Hill Park.
20% off all food and non-alcoholic drink at the Atrium Bar and Restaurant.
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The Trust aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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