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

Full Time Chef

We are recruiting 1 full time Chef, to be based at the Wyvern Theatre. You will be an experienced, hands-on chef with a genuine zest for great, forward thinking food and the drive to successfully lead and develop our food offer and the kitchen team.

Basic hours are 40 per week over 5 days out of 7, subject to variation to meet business requirements.  Working hours will include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. 

c.£25,000 pa dependent on experience, ability and potential, with a yearly bonus opportunity.

Send your CV and a covering letter to sarah.stewart@wyverntheatre.org.uk by 5pm on Wed 30 January.  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.

Download Job Description and Person Specification

Hospitality Assistants

We are recruiting for 4 Hospitality Assistants (age 18+) to join our team. As well as having excellent presentation, communication and F&B knowledge, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food and service and have bags of enthusiasm.
 
The hours of work are casual and includes weekend and evening work.
 
Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, flexible and possess strong communication skills. Candidates should also be professional, provide the theatre’s consistently high standards of service and work well within a team.
 
Send your CV and a covering letter to kwilson@wyverntheatre.org.uk.  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.

Kitchen Team Members (x2)

We are looking for a flexible and hands-on cook or kitchen team member who has a keen interest in theatre hospitality. You will have kitchen awareness and cooking ability.

You will work as part of a team to ensure that every aspect of the kitchen operation is delivered efficiently.

The successful candidate will maintain and support our thriving menu and provide food excellence to our customers. They will support the chef and always represent the venue in a positive and professional manner.

Send your CV and a covering letter to kwilson@wyverntheatre.org.uk.  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.

Download Job Description & Person Specification

Food Production and Cooking Apprenticeship

We are looking an ambitious and organised self-starter who is keen to get started with a career in hospitality. With training and support, you will develop the skills and techniques to prepare, produce and present dishes and menu items in line with business requirements.

The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and positive approach to providing excellent food service. They will support the theatre management team and always represent the venue in a positive and professional manner. They will learn to actively promote the unique selling points of the business and special offers available and promotions to customers.

Download Job Description & Person Specification

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Do you love theatre and the arts?

Have you ever considered Volunteering?

There are lots of reasons why people volunteer. It may be that you want to make use of your skills (or learn new ones). Perhaps you would like to broaden your work experience, give something back to your community...or perhaps you simply want to meet people and make new friends. Whatever the reasons, volunteering with Swindon Theatres is a really rewarding experience!

As a Swindon Theatres Volunteer Usher you’ll be the face of the theatre, meeting and greeting our guests and ensuring that they have a fantastic experience when they visit us. We’ll train, guide and support you so that you can volunteer for us with knowledge and confidence. We know that everyone has commitments in their lives, so we’re flexible about when you volunteer. 

Volunteering with Swindon Theatres is an opportunity to taste, first hand, life in a theatre environment. If you have time to spare and would like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via email

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. 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.'