Operations Manager at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
We are looking for an organised, responsible, and personable professional to join us in a unique, high-impact role. As Operations Manager for our Short Courses and events you will help the School to deliver amazing experiences for short course participants, keep our under-18 participants safe as designated safeguarding lead for under-18s, and help bring our biggest public events to life.
This exciting hybrid role has three core components:
- As Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for under-18s, you’ll ensure that youth welfare, policies, and procedures are delivered to the highest standard, offering expert guidance and working alongside our Deputy DSL.
- As Event Manager, you’ll bring calm precision and flair to our operational calendar – leading on the planning, oversight, and delivery of events including: recruitment open days, fundraising events, and theatrical production ‘guest nights’.
- As Operations Manager for our short courses you will support the team in ensuring the smooth delivery, staffing and planning of our short courses portfolio.
Working Pattern: 0.5 FTE (2.5 days / 20 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed-term contract until July 2027 (with option to extend)
Location: Downside Road, Bristol (with hybrid options)
Provisional interview date: Thursday 12th / Friday 13th November from 9am – 5pm
Who We’re Looking For
- A Safeguarding Advocate: Preferable experience as a DSL or Deputy DSL, with robust, up-to-date knowledge of child protection policies and under-18s care. And a willingness to undertake relevant training to stay up to date.
- An Event Coordinator: Track record in end-to-end event planning, guest management, and risk assessment creation and compliance.
- A Responsible & Methodical Mindset: Someone organised, calm under pressure, and meticulous about following procedures carefully.
- A Personable Collaborator: Friendly, welcoming, and clear in communication – equally comfortable hosting external VIPs as handling sensitive safeguarding disclosures.
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Operations Manager at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School employer: Bristol Creatives
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