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Duty Manager (Casual)
📍 Brighton
📅 Start Date: September | ⏱ Casual hours (no set schedule)
Initial 12 month Contract
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences in a vibrant arts environment? We're looking for enthusiastic and proactive Duty Managers to lead our Front of House team at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality events, performances, and visitor experiences in a dynamic and creative venue.
🌟 About the Role
As a Duty Manager, you'll take the lead during events-overseeing front-of-house operations, supporting staff, and ensuring every visitor enjoys a seamless and welcoming experience.
You'll be the face of the venue during events, managing everything from box office operations and audience flow to health & safety and event delivery.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
Customer Experience
- Deliver outstanding customer service and lead by example
- Oversee box office operations (Ticketsolve experience desirable)
- Handle customer enquiries and resolve issues calmly and professionally
- Support visitors with access requirements
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Event Leadership
- Manage front-of-house operations during performances and events
- Brief, supervise and support Front of House Assistants
- Liaise with production teams and event organisers
- Ensure smooth audience entry, seating and flow
- Coordinate communications using radios/headsets
Operations & Safety
- Ensure public areas are clean, safe, and presentation-ready
- Carry out pre/post-event safety and security checks
- Lead on emergency procedures and evacuations when required
- Maintain compliance with health & safety standards
✅ About You
We're Looking For Someone Who Brings
- Experience in a Duty Manager or supervisory front-of-house role
- A background in arts, theatre, or heritage venues (highly desirable)
- Strong customer service and complaint-handling skills
- Confidence leading teams in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
Bonus If You Have
- Box office system experience (e.g. Ticketsolve, YesPlan)
- Event management qualification
- Health & Safety / First Aid / evacuation training
- Experience training or briefing staff teams
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💡 Why Join Us?
- Be part of a creative, welcoming and dynamic arts venue
- Flexible, casual working to fit around your schedule
- Opportunity to work on a diverse programme of events and performances
👉 Apply now to be part of a team that brings unforgettable cultural experiences to life.
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