Theatre Manager

Theatre Manager

Richmond Theatre, designed by Frank Matcham, opened in 1899 and continues to attract first-class companies and famous names including Andrew Scott, Jonathan Pryce, Sir Ian McKellen, and comedians such as Jimmy Carr, Nina Conti, and Al Murray. We are primarily a playhouse but also host musicals, comedy, ballet, opera and pantomime across the year. The venue has also been featured in many a TV and film production including, Downton Abbey, Ted Lasso, and Killing Eve - to just name a few! 2024 marks the venues 125th Anniversary, and alongside the rich venue history and programming mix, we also offer a Creative Learning programme and local events for the community of Richmond and beyond. 

The Theatre Manager is an imperative part of the Senior Management Team, working closely with the venues Head's of Departments as well as reporting to and deputising for the Theatre Director. Responsible for the overall operation of the building, including risk management, administration compliance and delivering impeccable experiences for both our patrons and producers alike. We are looking for a driven individual who works collaboratively to achieve high standards and targets, with the drive to exceed expectations and fully embrace all opportunities on the horizon within this iconic theatre. 

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The Ambassador Theatre Group is an extraordinary success story in the live entertainment industry. Founded in 1992 in the UK, we’ve grown into the world’s number one live-theatre company today. We cover every discipline in the theatre industry, from operating venues to producing shows and ticketing, through our industry-leading sites ATGtickets.com, LOVEtheatre and Group Line. We are passionate about great shows and our ambition is to help them find the largest possible audiences.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at atg.co.uk and careers.atg.co.uk