Theatre Operations Manager

Part Time, 32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year H5 pro rata, FTE annual salary £27,982 - £30,268 Actual salary: £24,579 - £26,587, plus additional pay for external shows (at casual rates aligned to UK Theatre rates, up to approx. £4,000) 24 days annual leave plus 1 occasional day and bank holidays Start Date: June 2026 The Sandpit Theatre is a 266-seat arts venue based on the campus of Sandringham School, with a bright and welcoming foyer area complete with The Chalkboard Bar to provide refreshments. Since the theatre’s opening in 2001, the venue has endeavoured to provide a cultural hub for the whole community of St. Albans and further districts, alongside its invaluable contribution to school life. Over the last 20 years the venue has grown to become ‘The Heart of Sandringham School,’ boasting a full and varied programme of performances from the school including the Whole School Show in November and Sandringham’s annual dance show ‘Velocity’ in February. These internal events are complemented by productions from local community groups, performing arts schools and touring theatre companies. The SandPit Theatre is also an organisation member of UK Theatre, a national group of theatres which also includes the Society of London Theatres which places us in the heart of the theatre industry. We are looking to appoint a well organised and enthusiastic Theatre Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the marketing, hiring and administration of the SandPit Theatre, our professional arts venue. Reporting to the Technical Theatre Manager, this key role involves day to day operations of the theatre including management of box office and Sandpit Bar, management of external hirers and casual staff to ensure all shows and events are delivered to a professional standard. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing organisation and gain significant experience to further enhance their career. Please refer to the job description for more details. The successful candidate will: have relevant administration experience be IT and finance literate have a passion for theatre, be enthusiastic and have a hands-on approach possess excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales have flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis promote Sandringham’s ethos and values Sandringham School is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET) . The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants’, one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organisation. Sandringham,