Would you like to be a part of something new? Are you an Operations professional with a passion for pushing boundaries and excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, then this is the role for you!

We are looking for a Head of Venue Operations. You will be the key contact for day to day running of all Sadler’s Wells venue, with an initial focus on our newest venue, Sadler’s Wells East. You will be responsible for ensuring our buildings are set up and ready to welcome audiences, visitors and colleagues in a safe, secure and appealing ways.

You would be required to have a flexible approach to working patterns and will oversee daily operations and logistics, including security, health and safety, environment and sustainability, and venue operations. This role requires an on-site presence and a willingness and availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

You will have the following skills and experience

• Significant experience in an operational management position in a theatre / arts / heritage venue.
• Experience of Duty Management or being a Manager on Duty.
• Relevant H&S qualification to provide leadership in compliance e.g., IOSH managing safely, NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent.

We’re a supportive and hardworking team, working on a variety of projects. We have a ‘smarter working’ approach. Sadler’s Wells benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Complimentary tickets and discounts
• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy
• Additional pay for parental and family leave subject to eligibility

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Sunday 23 November. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 1 December 2025.

For more information, please view the job pack here: Head of Venue Operations Job Pack - October 2025.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells is a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on  recruitment@sadlerswells.com. You can also review our FAQs here.