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Dreaming of a career where you can blend your passion for the arts with community engagement? Look no further! SCRUM Theatre is seeking a highly organised and proactive Venue Manager to oversee the maintenance, operations, and safety of our new premises in Hammersmith and build relationships with communities who are underrepresented in the arts. The Venue Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering connections with local community groups in Hammersmith, as well as artists across London. They will also ensure the smooth functioning of all facilities and operations in the building, oversee all security and safety protocols, and manage relationships with stakeholders associated with the building. You’ll also be a key member of SCRUM’s democratic collective of theatremakers, as we build an exciting new theatre company and charity focused on making better theatre in better ways for the future. Individuals who may not yet have experience in the theatre industry are welcome to apply. We have secured a two-year ‘meanwhile’ lease on a premises comprising 4 large rehearsal rooms, two performance spaces, and a shared co-working space. This position is initially contracted for 3 months, with the aim of transitioning into a long-term role within the charity. The Venue Manager will work 3-5 days a week for the first month to help turn an empty space into a vibrant arts hub. Following that, you will work 2-3 days per week to oversee running and maintenance of the building after we open to the public, as well as acting as point person for our booking system, managed in collaboration with Theatre Deli. The total salary over 3 months will range between £4200 and £6600, as well as monthly bonuses of £112.50. (For more info, see "About SCRUM's pay structure" below.) About SCRUM Theatre SCRUM Theatre is a year-old CIO committed to pioneering better standards for making theatre at a time of crisis in the industry, as well as providing free-to-access arts training for under-served communities. We’re a group of 9 interdisciplinary artists, trained at leading theatre schools all over the world, including the Yale School of Drama, École Jacques Lecoq, and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, with experience in theatre, film and television. We’re championed by an expert team of the country’s leading theatre-makers, including Adrian Lester, Nicholas Hytner, Lyndsey Turner, Declan Donnellan, and Nick Ormerod. Projects in the upcoming year include: - Transforming an empty building in London into a pop-up theatre training hub for developing artists, with a 50-session programme across the year - Touring "Twelfth Night" to community venues in postcodes identified by DCMS and ACE as under-funded for the arts - Delivering our workshops for young artists in each of the communities we visit - Delivering live and digital resources to schools in these target postcodes About SCRUM's pay structure All SCRUM staff are paid the same day rate of £150p/d. Certain roles involve taking responsibility for the charity's KPIs, therefore to reflect the higher level of labour involved, those roles receive a fixed ‘Accountability Bonus’ at the end of each month. These bonuses are taken from a pool allocated by the Board, agreed together by the collective, and reviewed by the collective on a quarterly basis. Job Requirements We are looking for individuals who have one or more of the following qualifications: - Proven experience in facilities management or a related field, with a strong understanding of building systems and maintenance best practices. - Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field. In addition, our Venue Manager should ideally have: - Experience in managing accessible spaces, or a willingness to learn and adapt to support individuals with accessibility needs. - Experience working with community groups or arts outreach programmes, or a genuine interest in engaging with under-served and under-represented communities. - An appreciation for the mission and charitable objectives of SCRUM. - A keenness for collaboration and a desire to work within a collective. - Good organisational and time management skills, with an eagerness to develop these further and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a readiness to engage effectively with various stakeholders, including staff, tenants, vendors, etc. - An awareness of relevant building regulations and a willingness to learn about compliance standards, including health and safety regulations. - An up-to-date DBS Certificate. The following would be desirable: - Familiarity with the UK theatre industry - Familiarity with Google Workspace - Resident in the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham - An ability to communicate specialist information in an accessible way to individuals with less expertise Job Responsibilities In the 3-month period of the contract, you will: - Develop and manage relationships with artists and groups from the local community and the Greater London area, with a particular focus on demographics who are under-represented in the theatre. - Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the building, including plumbing, electrical, and security systems. - Develop and implement maintenance schedules to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the building and its facilities. - Coordinate with external hirers and contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance projects. - Liaise with landlords to address building-related issues and ensure compliance with lease agreements. - Conduct regular inspections to identify and address any maintenance or safety concerns. - Manage building security protocols, including access control systems, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems. - Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs. - Develop and manage the building's operating budget, including forecasting expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities. - Collaborate with others in SCRUM to ensure that the building meets the needs of staff, tenants, and visitors. - Respond to emergencies and address any issues that may arise outside of regular business hours. - Stay informed about relevant regulations and compliance standards related to building operations and safety. - Arranging front desk staffing and appropriate training for your team. Following the end of the 3-month contract, the Company Artists and Board of Trustees will review the success of the Venue Manager’s projects, and the Venue Manager will give feedback to the Company and Board about their experience in the role, constructive criticisms of the organisation, and plans for how to shape the role in future. Should the Venue Manager, Board, and Company Artists all agree, an extended contract will be offered and the position will transition into a long-term role. How to apply We are interested in applicants from a wide variety of life experiences and skills to join our team. We especially encourage applications from candidates who identify as Global Majority, disabled, and/or LGBTQIA+. To apply, please provide a CV along with a page-length cover letter which details your fit for SCRUM’s values. We also welcome video or audio applications of no more than 5 minutes in length, or any alternative formats that would be more accessible to you. Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 29th April 2024.

Due to our insurance you must have held a full clean license for over 3 years for your application to be considered please dont waste my time applying to get your job seeker clicks as you will be reported!! Job description must be reliable/good time keeper must have previous experience in gardening or gardening knowledge must have attention to detail must be able to use own initiative full clean driving license essential (if these points can’t be met please don’t bother with application) driving license is essential and making your own way to bd13 3nw everyday for 7.15am we are currently hiring for a gardener/general labourer to assist us mainly with general gardening but also hard & soft landscaping and you will be required to carry out the following tasks below to a high standard and efficiently (if you are not used to manual hard labour you need not apply it is a physical job, similarly if you cant get out of bed in a morning and make it in on time don’t waste my time!!) various horticultural duties will be undertaken, in summer all aspects of landscape gardening, general gardening, and general maintenance. In winter, gritting, snow clearing, general handy work and maintenance of machinery, you will be working both in the private and public sector. You will be responsible for making sure various front of house tasks are performed (daily working schedule) tasks are carried out as part of your duties for example: - the daily checks of any vehicle or equipment to be used and that any breakages are reported to management for repairs to be made opening up in a morning and locking up of the stores (making sure that all is left safe, all doors locked, and alarms set) general day to day running of jobs as per information supplied by supervisor via the service app or emailed, or hand-written instructions you will also be expected to be able to work by yourself uninstructed using your own initiative to complete tasks to the same standard as we would expect listed below are some of the tasks that will be expected to be undertaken by staff summer (most frequent) grass cutting hedge cutting strimming general tiding of gardens cutting back including litter picking (grabber provided) general laboring (hoeing borders, turning soil, etc) winter in winter we offer snow ploughing / gritting service you might be called upon if a snow/frost is called within a reasonable time frame, and provided you can commute we offer handyman services in winter i.E. Gutter cleaning etc also, in winter we do machine maintenance painting machines etc general labouring you will also be required to wash, machinery, tools, vehicles as and when required to keep serviceable did we mention that you will have to make your own way to bd13 3nw daily for 7.15am you will also be proficient in mixing concrete / mortar handing materials to other members of staff (barrowing, lifting etc) laying flags both on a dry screed bed, spot bed and a full mortar bed digging holes, installing posts in preparation for fencing. There may be other duties to be carried out in the running of the business on an adhoc basis not entirely gardening as we sometimes do handy man repairs etc so must be willing to undertake these too for the right candidate this would be a full time position with the scope to advance further in the business with a salary to reflect must be ready for immediate start job types: full-time, part-time, permanent, apprenticeship salary: £7.49-£13.50 per hour expected hours: no more than 40 per week schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift holidays monday to friday supplemental pay types: performance bonus work location: in person reference id: mjlan24