Duty Manager
Pay Rate: £14.59 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Positions Available: 1
Location: Solihull, B91 3RG
Duration: Temporary basis
About the Role
Opus People Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of our Client, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council on a temporary basis for a Duty Manager.
This role offers regular evening and weekend work, with the potential for a permanent opportunity for the right candidate. The Duty Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day front of house operation, ensuring the smooth delivery of activities and events across all areas of the venue, including the Theatre, Studio, Library, Gallery, Encore Café, and Theatre Bar.
The role involves leading and coordinating front of house staff and volunteers, maintaining high standards of customer service, and ensuring a welcoming, safe, and efficient environment for visitors, audiences, performers, hirers, and the wider community.
This position requires a flexible approach, with regular evening, weekend, and bank holiday working to meet the operational demands of the venue. Rotas will be issued in advance and aligned to the venue's programme of events on a casual basis. For the right candidates, there is potential for a permanent opportunity.
Shift Patterns
Shift patterns will vary and may include:
Day shifts: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Evening shifts: 4:00pm - 10:30pm/11:00pm
Evening cover is required 7 days per week
Regular weekend and evening work available
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the theatre during events and performances
Act as the main point of contact during shifts, ensuring smooth venue operations
Deliver exceptional customer service to members of the public, performers, visiting groups, and stakeholders
Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times
Handle incidents, complaints, and unexpected situations calmly and professionally
Support front-of-house activities and supervise staff where required
Make informed decisions and respond effectively to operational issues
Maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors
Assist with opening and closing procedures for the venue
Essential Experience & Skills
Previous experience in a Duty Manager within Theatres, Events, Hospitality and Leisure
Experience dealing with members of the public in a customer-facing environment
Experience managing situations and making decisions independently
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Friendly, approachable, and personable nature
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service focus
Confidence when dealing with a wide range of people
Ability to act as a positive ambassador for the venue
Reliable, flexible, and adaptable approach to work
Passion for supporting community and cultural events
Uniform
Uniform will be provided
Candidates must provide their own smart black trousers and black shoes
A white shirt should be worn on the first day while uniform is being arranged
Interested?
If you are a confident, customer-focused individual who enjoys working with the public and can remain cool-headed while making effective decisions in a busy theatre environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for an immediate start opportunity.
All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.
If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching
