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Programming and Marketing Supervisor

Place, Arts and Economy
£27,803 - £30,296 per annum
(Salary will increase to £28,770 - £31,364 per annum wef 1.4.24) 
37 hours per week
Permanent Post

The Arts Service at Warwick District Council are looking for a full time Programming and Marketing Supervisor.   

The Arts Service manage the Royal Spa Centre (theatre/cinema/event space), the Royal Pump Rooms and Leamington Town Hall.

Working closely with the Programming and Marketing Manager the Programming and Marketing Supervisor will assist in maximising audience attendance to performances, exhibitions, screenings, workshops and events, by creating a cost effective and appealing programme and implementing efficient marketing and audience development strategies.

Sound marketing experience or a background in planning and delivering events is essential for this role. 

As is knowledge of supervising teams within a similar arts or entertainment environment, as the postholder will lead on the day-to-day supervision of the Marketing Officers, Event Co-ordinator, and Arts Apprentice.

The ideal candidate will have budget experience, great IT skills, an understanding of negotiating the terms of contracts, financial settlements and the requirements of visiting companies, organisations, and artists.  A key focus within the role is marketing, so it would be preferable that the postholder had a good understanding of the fundamentals of marketing, e-marketing techniques, social media and websites.  Being a team player as well as having the initiative to work independently on multiple projects is essential.  This is a varied role, often with conflicting deadlines, day to day the post holder will be expected to create marketing strategies and campaigns, programme the cinema, process finances, and assist the Programme and Marketing Manager in planning delivery of events across the service.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to develop a burgeoning marketing or events career in the Arts, and who loves to get involved in lots of different projects. The ability to multitask and prioritise a busy workload will need to be demonstrated and evidenced in the application.

The work is split between being on site at the Royal Spa Centre and Royal Pump Rooms in Leamington Spa and working from home.

 If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Laura Wyatt, Programming and Marketing Manager on 01926 737155 or email laura.wyatt@warwickdc.gov.uk

Closing date:  21st February 2024

Interview date: 27th February 2024

To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.


Theatre Technician Supervisor (Royal Spa Centre)

Job description

Place, Arts and Economy
£27,803 - £30,296 per annum plus 1% Salary Enhancement
(Salary will increase to £28,770 - £31,364 per annum wef 1.4.24) 
37 hours per week
Permanent Post

Do you have technical experience in a live entertainment venue involving the use of lighting, sound, stage management, AV and flying systems? If so, we would love to hear from you!


We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to be based at the Royal Spa Centre, a vibrant and well-respected cultural venue in the heart of Leamington Spa.

The Role
You will be responsible for leading a small team of people and to assist the Technical and Facilities Manager in the planning and delivery of all technical requirements across its three venues. As the Theatre Technician Supervisor, you will work with the technicians as they support our diverse range of incoming shows, run cinema screenings, and contribute to the day-to-day running of the department and its assets.

Key Requirements

  • To support a team of three full time technicians, one apprentice technician and a pool of casual technicians
  • On occasion, being deployed to facilitate events at the Town Hall and Leamington Art Gallery and Museum, to support a wide variety of events and openings throughout the year
  • Good working knowledge of Health and Safety laws and best practice requirements, and ensure the team conforms to these regulations
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, both in the office preparing riders and scheduling rotas, but also supporting the technicians in a practical way on shows and events.
  • At least 1 years’ experience in a supervisory role within the technical department of a professional live performance venue
  • At least 2-3 years’ practical experience of the rigging, operations and programming of theatrical lighting equipment and programming of live performance sound equipment (including digital)


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This post is based in Royal Spa Centre and is not suitable for home or hybrid working.

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact John Greet, Technical and Facilities Manager on 01926 737159 or email john.greet@warwickdc.gov.uk

Closing date: 26th February 2024

Interview date: 12th and 13th March 2024

To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.

It is important that you fully complete all sections of the application form. Only information contained in the application form will be used for shortlisting. Please do not attach CVs as these will not be considered.

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Internal applicants only: please note if you are applying for a secondment position, you must seek approval from your current line manager before applying. 

If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact HR Support on vacancies@warwickdc.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.

You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application. 

As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the post. By ‘essential criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.  To be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS), applicants must disclose that they have a disability and would like to be considered for the scheme.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application or recruitment process or upon appointment, please contact vacancies@warwickdc.gov.uk  and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. 

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Arts Customer Service Assistant

Location
Leamington Spa
Salary
£10.79 per hour plus Holiday entitlement (12.07%)
Package
Hours as and when required
Contractual hours
0
Basis
Part time
 
Job description

The Royal Spa Centre is a receiving house theatre with 667 seats, and a Studio Cinema with 188 seats. The Studio Cinema functions as a smaller performance space and an independent cinema that runs in house. Our Box Office is located at Leamington’s Visitor Information desk in the Royal Pump Rooms which is home to our Museum & Art Gallery, which hosts a range of exhibitions throughout the year.

We are looking for proactive and positive minded individuals to join our pool of casual Customer Services Assistant. Shifts can vary from pulling a pint behind our bar, stewarding inside our theatre, invigilating our gallery spaces to selling a ticket on box office.

You will need to be a team player and have a can-do attitude, working together with our team of Duty Managers to deliver excellent customer service. The role is also responsible for the wellbeing and safety of our visitors by assisting with building evacuation and emergency situations when they arise.

All relevant training will be given in house so no previous experience necessary. An enthusiasm for the arts is always encouraged, however, we mostly value a willingness to learn.

Flexible working is an important part of the role, we often work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends. We ask all staff to be able to work during the Christmas period as it is often our busiest time of year.

We are a diverse and friendly team and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups.

Shifts are allocated based on event and performance schedules and are not guaranteed. 

To apply, please visit the Warwick District Council jobs page here and search for this vacancy.

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please email spa.customerservices@warwickdc.gov.uk