Palace Theatre Southend

The Grade II listed Palace Theatre in Southend hosts a variety of performances including drama, music, and both local and national touring companies.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The post holder will be responsible for assisting with preparation, setting up and various operational duties in respect of the diverse range of productions staged by professional and amateur companies, as directed by the departmental Duty Manager.  Hours are offered on a casual basis and will include evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To promote good customer relations and ensure the safety and comfort our customers and clients at all times whilst on the premises.

 To develop a good working knowledge of the buildings' facilities and services in order to carry out assigned duties to a good standard, as directed.

 To assist in protecting and safeguarding the buildings and their contents from possible theft, damage and abuse by carrying out assigned duties as directed and abiding by policies and procedures issued.

To dress in accordance with Southend Theatres uniform policy and wear protective clothing as issued and instructed.

To abide by relevant Health and Safety and Licensing requirements and to ensure all visiting performers and the general public also conform to these requirements.

Any other duties as required from time to time, taking into consideration the grade of the post and capabilities of the employee.

about trafalgar entertainment 

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focused on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

Trafalgar Theatres is the venue-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End and the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We’re growing fast, we’re confident in what we do, and we’re ambitious about the future. There’s never been a better time to get onboard.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

For You

⭐Discounted theatre tickets

⭐Training and development plans

⭐Hundreds of savings across retailers with TE&ME 

⭐Flexible hours

⭐Access to mental health resources

⭐And much more...

Eligibility criteria applies

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