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Front of House Manager
Chetham’s is a unique cultural institution and charity in the heart of Manchester combining music, education, and heritage. We are home to three extraordinary places – Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library, and The Stoller Hall – and we are united by one clear vision which is to bring people together.
Our main 482 seat venue is modern and purpose built, and our whole team pride themselves in the variety of events delivered, our excellent team and team working, and the excellent artist, client and audience experiences that we facilitate.
The Job:
• We are looking for someone with proven excellent people skills to manage our front of house experience and staff, taking general operational responsibility for events, including staffing as well as oversight of risk assessments and venue health and safety.
• We are looking for a minimum hours commitment of 21 hours a week (preferably 28 hours a week), with the option to work additional hours on top.
• Part time salaried role with flexible working patterns
• Start date ASAP, subject to relevant checks
In Return:
• Paid SCP 21-23 £30,322 – £31,955 FTE per annum pro rata
• Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Have access to free catered lunches during term time, and free tickets to selected concerts
• Free onsite parking when working on events
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fran Healey, Creative Commercial Director: franhealey@chethams.com
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 7 January 2025
Interviews will take place in person: w/c 13 January 2025
Download: Job Description and Person Specification
Download: Application Form
For further information please contact Human resources HR@chethams.com
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Please send your completed application form to HR@chethams.com
Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702
Standard Information for all applications
Please read this information alongside applications for ALL jobs with the Stoller Hall and Chetham’s School of Music.
Safer Recruitment Policy – March 2022
DBS Policy on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders – 2021-23
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures – November 2022
Whistleblowing Policy – May 2022
Privacy Notice: Staff – November 2022
Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Reg. Charity No: 526702
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We are a Disability Confident Level 1: Committed Employer, which means we have committed to:
– ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
– communicating and promoting vacancies
– offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
– anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
– supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
– at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
