Why work with us?

A career with Swindon Theatres is never dull, often challenging but at the same time fun and rewarding.

• Our business model is unique and our specialisms are broad.  You will learn and grow with us. 
• Our teams are super people to work with – we know because they regularly tell us!
• We expect staff to express their views, to listen to ours and to be part of decision-making processes.
• We’re proactively committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all.
• We’re very supportive of our staff achieving a happy work-life balance.
• Our vision is quite simply to be the UK’s premier provider of live entertainment and hospitality and we know that our people are our most important asset.

Students

Working with the Wyvern Theatre & Arts Centre is popular with students as we offer a range of casual opportunities within hospitality, technical and marketing that can work around your studies.

Types of Roles

Hospitality

Providing an innovative dining, drinking and conference facilities with theatrical flair requires a range of talented chefs and friendly servers over a range of levels and employment types.  

Ticket Office

The approachable Ticket Office team provide excellent customer service while proactively selling tickets in this customer-facing role offering fun and flexibility.

 

Technical

Often the hidden function of a theatre, these heroes make the show happen from assisting with the ‘get-in’ to managing the sound and lighting. 

 

Marketing

The marketing and promotions teams ensure our customers know about the broad-range of incredible events within the venues' many spaces in this busy but exciting department.

 

Administration and Management

Off the stage a gifted group of administrators, finance and management teams ensure the venues run smoothly. 

Current Jobs

Buildings and Technical Manager

Full Time

We are looking for an individual with good experience of technical theatre and health and safety who will inspire a team to first class standards and ensure our buildings are operating effectively and efficiently.

The Building & Technical Manager leads the technical department and ensures that the theatres are operating to the highest standards including Health & Safety compliance, maintenance regimes and liaison with local and national theatre producers.

Salary: Up to £34,000 p.a. dependent on experience, ability and potential.

How to apply: Please complete an Application Form available at swindontheares.co.uk and submit with a covering letter to laura@wyverntheatre.org.uk with the subject title ‘Buildings and Technical Manager’. Tell us why you think you are suited to this role, why it interests you and how we’ll benefit from having you on board!

Closing date: Mon 4 October 2021, 12pm

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Technician

Casual

Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre

We are looking for multi-skilled technicians to assist the smooth running, efficient and safe working environment for all staff and visiting companies who can strive to offer the best possible service to all users of the two venues.

As a member of the technical team, the post holder will assist with the preparation of, setting up and a variety of operational duties in respect of the diverse range of productions and events staged by professional and amateur companies, as well as the routine maintenance of the facility, as directed by technical team and management. 

Salary: £8.91 per hour plus enhanced hours or TMA payments

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Stage Door Receptionist

Casual

Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre

We are looking for a positive and self-motivated candidate who will strive to work within a small team to ensure a safe and welcoming environment as we look to open again this summer.

The post holder will be responsible for the efficient delivery of receptionist duties as a key welcoming point for artists, visiting companies, staff, visitors and deliveries. In addition, the post will be expected to undertake administration duties including the issuing and distribution of dressing room keys and welcome packs to visiting artists, staff and companies, dealing with deliveries and enquiries, phone answering and exchange service, basic administration and filing duties.

Salary £8.91 per hour

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Do you love theatre and the arts?

Have you ever considered Volunteering?

We are currently not recruiting for volunteers. Please check back for updates in January 2021.

Meet the team

We’re committed to training and developing our staff, preparing them for their next step in whichever direction that might be. Here’s the proof.

Chris Husseyin

Chris started at the Wyvern Theatre as a Casual Usher in 1988 and over the years has worked in several different roles in the theatre. Over 10 years ago Chris began working in the Ticket Office, progressing to Deputy Manager and then in 2010 became the Ticket Office Manager.

Chris says: 'I love theatre and consider myself very lucky to work at the Wyvern. There are always opportunities to work in different departments and working closely with a great team creates a lovely environment to work in.'
 

Darren Chivers

Darren started his theatre career in 1999 as a casual Saturday morning Ticket Office Assistant at the Wyvern Theatre. Over the years he has learnt just about every aspect of theatre life and has gained a real passion for all things theatrical. Having had roles in Hospitality, Ticket Office and Marketing, he now works in his dream role as Customer Services Manager.

Darren says: 'I feel very lucky to be in a job I genuinely enjoy, how many people can hand on heart say they look forward to going to work?'
 

Kate Claxton

Kate joined the Swindon Theatres team as Marketing & Promotions Assistant in June 2014, before being promoted to Marketing & Press Officer just six months later and promoted to Marketing & Sales Manager in 2019. Kate has been enjoying the variety of the role ever since.

Kate says: 'No two weeks are ever the same in my job. One week I’m building web pages and designing marketing emails, the next I’m dressed up as a princess to promote our Pantomime! I’m never bored and that’s so important to me.'