Are you a team leader or supervisor looking for your first role in Theatre Management? Would you like the opportunity to gain a qualification while you learn on the job? Does the chance to be part of the reopening of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane excite you?

We are currently recruiting for a Theatre Management Apprentice. Initially gaining experience across all of our venues, the successful candidate will transfer to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in September 2020 and will be part of its reopening as a re-imagined destination venue and centrepiece of Covent Garden.

Whilst learning about all the different aspects of theatre management and putting these into practice the successful candidate will complete an apprenticeship leading to the CMI Level 3 Diploma in Management qualification. This will involve 8 hours of e-learning per week within the host theatre and one classroom session with the course provider per quarter.

The ideal candidate will have experience of providing excellent front line customer service as a supervisor or team leader in a busy bar and/or catering and retail sales operation. They must have a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or higher, including in Maths and English. Evidence of this will need to be supplied to the apprenticeship course provider. The Theatre Management Apprentice will be able to build relationships easily across the business and with customers, will be proactive and will take ownership of their own development.

Contract: 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, Monday to Sunday.

This is a 15 month fixed term contract, based on the length of time required to complete the apprenticeship.

Salary: £22 – 24k depending on experience.

A full job description is available to download here and further information regarding the apprenticeship here.

Closing date for applications: 30th November 2019

For further information and to apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: hr@lwtheatres.co.uk

LW Theatres is an equal opportunities employer. We are a family of individuals who celebrate equality and diversity not just in our audiences but also within our company. We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce and we therefore particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.

This role may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are currently recruiting Front of House Assistants at the London Palladium, for the Christmas run of our iconic pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Successful applicants will drive retail sales whilst delivering the highest levels of customer service in order to ensure that our guests experience a magical visit to our theatre.  Applicants should have a confident and positive attitude, be highly motivated, proactive, be willing to work unsociable hours and able to work well under pressure. Previous experience of either retail, bar, hospitality and/or visitor service is essential.

Location: The London Palladium

Rate of pay: £36.95 per 3.75 hour call

Contract details: Contract will be for the run of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and conditions of employment will be as per the SOLT/BECTU agreement.

– 10 shows per week between the dates of 5^th December 2019 and 12^th January 2020.

– Basic hours 37.5 per week working over 5 to 6 days.

– Please note that successful candidates must be fully available throughout the Christmas period.

Closing Date: 14^th November 2019

A full job description is available here.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: Palladium.recruitment@lwtheatres.co.uk 

LW Theatres is an equal opportunities employer. We are a family of individuals who celebrate equality and diversity not just in our audiences but also within our company. We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce and we therefore particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.

This role may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. 

We are currently recruiting Front of House Assistants at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, home to School of Rock, The Musical.

Successful applicants will drive retail sales whilst delivering the highest levels of customer service in order to ensure that our guests experience a magical visit to our theatre.  Applicants should have a confident and positive attitude, be highly motivated, proactive, be willing to work unsociable hours and able to work well under pressure. Previous experience of either retail, bar, hospitality and/or visitor service is essential. 

Contract type available:

• 8 shows per week
• Monday & Wednesday to Saturday evenings and Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons
• Basic hours 30 per week with the potential for some overtime 

Applicants must be available to work all shifts as per the contract type with the exception of holiday allowance.

Contract will be for the run of the show at The Gillian Lynne Theatre and all terms and conditions of employment will be as per the SOLT/BECTU agreement.

Rate of pay: from £36.15 per shift (3 hours 45 minutes) with Sundays paid at double time.

A full job description is available to download here.

To apply: Please send your CV for the attention of Adam Pepall by email to NLT.Recruitment@lwtheatres.co.uk.

Please note that due to the large volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

LW Theatres is an equal opportunities employer. We are a family of individuals who celebrate equality and diversity not just in our audiences but also within our company. We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce and we therefore particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.