We are Hiring – Theatre School Manager

We are recruiting for a permanent Theatre School Manager at Bristol Improv Theatre. Working 21 hours per week, primarily in person at the theatre in the heart of Clifton. The successful candidate will manage a pool of 10-15 freelance instructors and work closely with the whole theatre team to manage the continued success and future growth of our Theatre School.

We are looking for someone who can manage the workload and multiple priorities outlined in the job description Download HERE

In brief responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling and organising a year round improv theatre school classes/courses/specialist instructors
• Expanding the theatre school offering
• Responsibility for accurate and comprehensive information and listing
• All aspects of managing theatre school freelance instructors
• Maintaining and updating all course syllabi and resources
• Gathering and analysing student feedback – making recommendations and reports
• Working with head of marketing to identify new audiences for theatre school
• Close collaboration with Operations Manager and Box Office manager
• Developing community programmes
• Working to improve accessiblity of courses

You will need to be organised, a great communicator and motived to ensure all of our Theatre School students have the best experience possible. You will need the ambition and enthusiasm required to lead the expansion of our Theatre School.

Download the full job description here.

How to Apply 

• By Writing – please send a CV and short cover letter (max. 2 pages) stating your suitability and why you want to apply for this role.
• By Audio – please send a CV and voice note up to 4 minutes in length stating your suitability and why you want to apply for this role.
• By Video – please send a CV and video up to 4 minutes in length stating your suitability and why you want to apply for this role.

Please address the following three questions in your cover letter, voice note or video:

• Why do you think you are suitable for this role? Please provide an overview of your relevant experience for the role.
• Why do you want to work for Bristol Improv Theatre? Please tell us what appeals to you about Bristol Improv Theatre itself. Use this as an opportunity to research and reflect on our values, audiences, events and theatre school. Your answer should show that you have an understanding of our values and desire to help achieve our mission, vision and values.
• What interests you most about this position? Your answer should evidence that you’ve read and understood the responsibilities of the role. You can use this as an opportunity to talk about any responsibilities that you’re particularly interested in – whether this is because you’ve specialist skills in this area, or because you’re keen to develop in this area.

Send your application to: ceo@improvtheatre.net

Application deadline 26th September – But applications will be reviewed on a rolling ‘first come’ basis – so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

*Previous applicants need not apply – thank you.

About Bristol Improv Theatre

The Bristol Improv Theatre is the UK’s first full-time dedicated improv theatre. We create, teach and perform spontaneous theatre that is welcoming, creatively ambitious and unapologetically entertaining. We host renowned improv and comedy acts from all over the UK and overseas, as well as being a hub for talented local troupes.

Our Theatre School is unique in its offering of welcoming and well held space for exploring improv at all levels, and is often the first experience of theatre training or performing for participants. We currently have 10 regular 6-7 courses in rotation, along with stand-alone drop in sessions, and intensives led by visiting instructors that vary from a few hours to week-long programmes.

We, at Bristol Improv Theatre, know that diversity in a workforce is a strength to any organisation. We want to hear from people of different backgrounds and life experience, and are excited to hear the breadth of experiences that our applicants would be able to bring to a marketing role. We especially encourage applications from people from the Global Majority and LGBTQ+ community.