Stage Door Keeper

Stage Door Keeper

ATG Entertainment is proud to stand at the forefront of the live entertainment industry. Our expertise and capabilities enable producers and other creatives to bring their visions to life and create unforgettable performances for audiences, presented in our landmark venues and delivered with exceptional hospitality. It is the passion of our teams, that cover every discipline across the live entertainment industry, that underpins our continuing strategic growth and success.

Venue context

The Opera House is an unmissable feature of Manchester\’s central Quay Street in the elegant Spinningfields quarter, the city\’s thriving business district where luxury fashion brands, restaurants and bars nestle in amongst an array of cultural and entertainment venues. The Grade II listed Opera House, designed in the Classical style with a 15-bay façade, columns and sculptured stone relief, has a large capacity but an intimate auditorium making it perfect not only for smaller musicals but also dance, drama, comedy and pantomime. The Opera House has hosted a variety of world premieres before they transfer to the west end – shows include: Ghost, Back To The Future, & Juliet, Mrs Doubtfire and many more. The Manchester Palace Theatre is one of the most successful theatres in the country. A Grade II listed building, originally built as the \”Palace of Varieties\”, the theatre was extensively remodelled in the early 1900s by the legendary Frank Matcham. In the 1970s, the theatre underwent a major refurbishment, restoring the auditorium and front of house facilities to their Edwardian splendour and improving backstage facilities. With its large, well-equipped stage and nearly two thousand seats, the theatre is a must-visit venue for major West End shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, Les Misérables, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Wicked and most recently Hamilton.

Role and responsibilities

• Oversee the safety and security of the venue and all personnel visiting Stage Door.
• Ensure venue operations run smoothly and support other departments, including Technical and Customer Experience teams.
• Maintain a warm, welcoming environment and high standards of presentation.
• Engage with a diverse range of people and adapt to varying situations.
• Remain calm under pressure and maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Contribute to a friendly, cohesive, efficient, cost-effective and robust day-to-day operation.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is able to take ownership of the role, is confident, friendly and proactive, and can engage effectively with staff, visiting companies and contractors as the first point of contact for shows at the Manchester Theatres.

How to apply and inclusion

Interested? Please click on the link to view our full Job Description.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who wish to participate and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.

If you would like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please review our job description where you will see a contact email address to request a confidential discussion.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture.