Deptford Lounge – Venue and Duty Manager

We are looking for an open and welcoming face for Deptford Lounge, to coordinate the daily operations at the venue.

Salary: £30,160 pro rata, per annum (0.45 FTE, annual salary £13,572)

Contract: This role is offered part time; 18 hours per week, over 3-day rota shift pattern, includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Apply by: 12.00noon, Friday 13 March

Interview date: Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March at Deptford Lounge

About the Role

Nestled in the heart of Deptford stands Deptford Lounge, a modern building just over ten years old. Over the decade, the library, school, resident organisations, and event space have provided a brilliant venue for this vast and varied community.

The Albany has been working in partnership with Lewisham Council to manage the Lounge and its room hire, facilities and to develop a community programme.

We are looking for someone to support the aims and objectives of the Albany including the delivery of business contracts, upholding all Albany policies, including Customer Care, Access, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Sustainability and Safeguarding.

You will ensure the smooth front of house operation of events and performances in line with Health & Safety and Public Entertainment License regulations and contractual obligations, and support the building maintenance and administration.

For more information about the role, please download the recruitment pack:

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Apply online here or contact us if require the recruitment pack or application in a different format.

Email: [email protected]. Phone: 020 8692 4446. Or pop in and speak to us in person.

Our Hiring Policy

The Albany aims to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and we want our team to represent the same diversity of audiences and artists we welcome into our venues every day. We are keen to hear from a diverse range of candidates from all backgrounds drawing on different perspectives, experience and knowledge. We particularly want to encourage people who have lived experience of the Black and ethnically diverse communities we serve.

The Albany will offer an interview to anyone who identifies as a D/deaf or disabled person who meets the essential criteria.