At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage operations for exciting cultural venues and ensure top-notch event delivery.
- Company: Chesterfield Borough Council, dedicated to enhancing community culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, local government pension, flexible benefits, and generous leave entitlement.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in launching a new theatre and museum venue.
- Qualifications: Extensive facilities management experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 39152 - 40777 £ per year.
Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking an operations manager to join our cultural venues team to launch our new theatre and museum venue, 1435. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing the operation of some of the towns most valued public buildings, including 1435 and the Winding Wheel Theatre.
The successful candidate should have extensive knowledge and experience of Facilities Management, including building management and maintenance. You should also be knowledgeable of health and safety, and operating multi-site venues with different functionalities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that the building management and the technical delivery of all events at the cultural venues is carried out to an excellent standard.
- Ensuring that all venues comply with all health and safety requirements.
- Developing and introducing the operational procedures for the re-opening and operation of 1435.
- Leading the theatre technical team and caretaking team.
As an employee of Chesterfield Borough Council, you will have access to a variety of employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, the local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discounts and flexible benefits schemes.
Closing date: 19 July 2026
Provisional interview date: to be confirmed
Operations Manager in Derby employer: Chesterfield Borough Council
Chesterfield Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the community through the management of our cultural venues. With competitive benefits, including generous leave entitlements and a local government pension scheme, we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. Join us in shaping the future of Chesterfield's cultural landscape at our new venue, 1435, and enjoy the unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a vibrant setting.
Contact Details:
Chesterfield Borough Council Recruitment Team
