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We are looking for an exceptional individual to join Lawrence Batley Theatre as Head of Creative Programme, maternity cover. The role is part time 30 hours for a fixed term January - November 2027.

You will be passionate about live performance and enjoy working in a busy and exciting environment. The role supports Lawrence Batley Theatre’s vision to be a creative home for Huddersfield, brining the best performances to the town and championing the wealth of talent in Kirklees and West Yorkshire.

The Head of Creative Programme will realise an ambitious programme of performance in our various spaces including a mainhouse seating 459, our Cellar Studio theatre and Courtyard space. The Head of Creative Programme leads our programming team, finalises deals and contracts with visiting companies and works with other Heads of Department to deliver a cohesive, building wide programme that is aligned to the overall artistic strategy.

The role will also involve line managing the Sales and Events Co-ordinator to oversee event and room hires and maximise programming income. The role also involves supporting the Participation team to deliver the organisations educational, outreach and artistic planning to ensure participation and creative programme work hand in hand.

The individual will also serve as Producer on the theatre’s annual pantomime and community production, and work closely with our Associate Artists and Artists in Development and other ad-hoc producing projects that fit with the artistic vision.

This is a fixed term maternity cover contract 4 January – 26 November 2027. There is a degree of flexibility in the dates for the right candidate.
Salary: £37,000 per annum pro rata, actual £29,600 per annum.
Hours: 30 hours per week.
Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement is 20 days per year plus bank holiday entitlement (pro rata).
Notice period: Two months.

We are looking for: 

• At least 2 years’ creative experience within an arts, culture or charitable organisation.

• A strong understanding of participation and community engagement work within an arts organisation.

• A proven track record of effectively managing budgets.

• A demonstrable understanding of and passion for theatre or other live performance.

• Experience of working collaboratively to deliver project.

• Experience of producing work for the stage.

• Line management experience.

• An understanding of programming for a regional theatre including making deals.

• An understanding of the ecology of Kirklees and the wider West Yorkshire region.

For full information please download the recruitment pack below.

To apply please send a completed application form to recruitment@thelbt.org 

Please contact us directly if you want to discuss submitting your application in an alternative format.

Deadline for application is midday on Friday 9 October.

Interviews will take place w/c Monday 26 October.

We need a highly motivated and efficient Box Office and Duty Manager.

You will have a passion for delivering the best in customer service and be motivated to play a leading role in the Visitor Experience Department. You will contribute significantly to our frontline services, by managing and motivating a team of multiskilled staff to provide reception and Box Office counter and telephone service. You will be responsible for managing the Box Office system, Spektrix, liaising with Marketing and Programming departments to ensure timely and accurate administration of shows on sale and associated responsibilities.

The Box Office and Duty Manager will work closely with the whole Visitor Experience Team to assist in the co-ordination and delivery of a high standard of customer service across all frontline areas. This is an operational role varied between Box Office Management and Duty Management for performances and room hires. Reporting to the Head of Visitor Experience you will be responsible for staff management, system maintenance and operations, and representing the theatre in exceeding customers’ expectations.

Salary: £25,968.95 per annum.
Hours: An average of 37.5 hours per week on annualised hours. We are also open to applications from individuals who may require different working patterns ie. part time for the right person. Hours will be flexible as evening and weekend work will be required. No overtime is payable but time off in lieu may be taken with agreement of line manager.
Holidays: Pro-rata annual holiday entitlement is 20 days per year plus bank holiday entitlement. This increases to 25 days per year after the first year’s service and to 30 days after five years continuous service.
Notice period: Two months.

We are looking for: 

• Experience working on a CRM system.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Able to prioritise own workload and work to conflicting deadlines.

• Have line management experience and an ability to motivate others.

• Ability to work varied shifts when requires, including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays.

For full information please download the recruitment pack below.

To apply please send a completed application form to recruitment@thelbt.org 

Please contact us directly if you want to discuss submitting your application in an alternative format.

Deadline for application is midday on Tuesday 6 October.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 13 October.