Association of British Orchestras

Front of House Manager

Chetham’s School of Music £30,322 – £31,955 FTE per annum pro rata Closing date 07 January 2025
Chetham’s is a unique cultural institution and charity in the heart of Manchester combining music, education, and heritage. We are home to three extraordinary places – Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library, and The Stoller Hall – and we are united by one clear vision which is to bring people together.

Our main 482 seat venue is modern and purpose built, and our whole team pride themselves in the variety of events delivered, our excellent team and team working, and the excellent artist, client and audience experiences that we facilitate.

The Job:

• We are looking for someone with proven excellent people skills to manage our front of house experience and staff, taking general operational responsibility for events, including staffing as well as oversight of risk assessments and venue health and safety.
• We are looking for a minimum hours commitment of 21 hours a week (preferably 28 hours a week), with the option to work additional hours on top.
• Part time salaried role with flexible working patterns
• Start date ASAP, subject to relevant checks

In Return:

• Paid SCP 21-23 £30,322 – £31,955 FTE per annum pro rata
• Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Have access to free catered lunches during term time, and free tickets to selected concerts
• Free onsite parking when working on events

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fran Healey, Creative Commercial Director: franhealey@chethams.com

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 7 January 2025

Interviews will take place in person: w/c 13 January 2025

Download: Job Description and Person Specification

Download: Application Form

For further information please contact Human resources HR@chethams.com

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Please send your completed application form to HR@chethams.com

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702

Contact details

hr@chethams.com
0161 834 9644
Chetham’s School of Music
Long Millgate
Manchester
M3 1SB

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in Gateshead,
hosted by The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, from 5-7 February 2025.