Front of house manager

Closing date: 12pm on Tuesday 1st September 2026

Salary: £42,000- £44,000 (depending on experience).

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Saturday, including an average of four duty management shifts per week.

Do you thrive on making people feel welcome, valued and looked after? Almeida Theatre is looking for a front of house manager to lead the team that gives every audience member their first impression of a night at the theatre.

We are currently looking for a Front of House Manager who will be responsible for the successful operational management of the theatre Front of House (FOH) duty managing an average of four shows per week, managing the department, maximising income from FOH activities and venue management including cleaning and day to day maintenance of theatre FOH areas.

The Front of House Manager is a key operational leader within the venue, and we are looking for someone who can be self-motivated, with a collaborative and practical approach, flexible with a strong focus on solutions and a positive outlook to ensure delivery of an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Management

• Oversee the FOH team to ensure we provide the highest level of customer service to our audiences, giving everyone who enters the building the best possible welcome and experience
• Line manage the FOH team including the Deputy FOH Manager, Duty Managers, FOH Assistants and Security & Fire Officer(s), consulting with the Head of Operations as appropriate

Operations

• Attend dress rehearsals and liaise with Stage Management to compile key show information including running times, late entry points and content warnings. Ensure this information is shared with all the customer facing team
• Work with the Access Coordinator to plan and deliver access events, including relaxed, audio described and captioned performances

Health & Safety

• Lead by example whilst on duty, informing the Head of Production and Ops Team when Health & Safety issues are not being addressed
• Be responsible for the well-being and safety of the audience

For full details: Front of House Manager Recruitment Pack

We are committed to building a team that reflects the true diversity of the world today. As part of this commitment, we especially encourage applications from individuals of the global majority.

Submit your application by Tuesday 1st September at 12pm via the Apply button.

Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.