The Bush Theatre is looking for an experienced, proactive and highly organised Head of Operations to manage the day to day operation of our venue, and oversee all of the company’s commercial activity.
Please note that this position requires working on site.
We welcome applicants with a broad range of experience from both within and outside the arts sector, valuing appropriate transferable skills where they can be articulated with precision and clarity.
Hours: 35 hours per week, across at least 5 days excluding a 1 hour unpaid meal break. Regular evening and weekend work will be required for this role
Rising to 31 days after two years’ service
Rising to 32 days after four years’ service
Probation: Three months
Contract Type: Permanent
Notice period: 1 month during probationary period, 3 months thereafter
Key dates
First Interview date : Friday 13 November 2026 – online
Second Interview date : Thursday 19 November 2026 – in person
Purpose of the role
The Head of Operations is responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the Bush Theatre with particular focus on the systems and operations of our building, including overseeing all of our commercial activities. You will lead our front of house, bar and events departments and play a lead role in operations, as well as a supporting role in compliance and capital project planning.
The value of equal opportunities runs through the heart of the organisation. Our diverse team and their range of experiences are vital to the Bush’s success, but we still have work to do to make sure that Bush staff represent the communities we serve. We actively encourage people with different backgrounds to join us. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to interview. If you would like to apply through our Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know. You can state anywhere in your application: ‘I would like to apply through the Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme.’
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