EXECUTIVE P.A.

Part-Time (20 – 25 hours per week)

Wolverhampton Grand is a long-established Theatre in the heart of the Midlands. It receives a wide range of major touring productions including drama, musicals, ballet, dance, opera, variety, concerts, children’s shows and one of the biggest pantomimes in the UK, with audiences from across the region and beyond.

We are now seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Executive P.A.

This role will provide Executive and Administrative Support to the Chief Executive and a team of Directors whilst also supporting the Associate Director of Human Resources in the administrative duties of the Human Resources Department.

The successful candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills, proven organisational skills and pay attention to detail. The nature of the theatre is varied and fast-paced, so the candidate will need to be adaptable and demonstrate excellent time-management skills whilst displaying an optimistic, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities include diary management, minute taking, managing the Grand Theatre Business Club process, and assisting the Associate Director of Human Resources in HR Administrative processes, such as sending out contracts of employment and processing starters and leavers. The candidate must be a confident and strong communicator, as liaising with the senior team is a major part of the role.

The closing date for this application is Friday 3 December 2022.

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The Grand Theatre strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all.

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FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

15 – 18 hours per week 

Wolverhampton Grand is a long-established Theatre in the heart of the Midlands. It receives a wide range of touring productions including drama, musicals, ballet, dance, opera and one of the biggest pantomimes in the UK, with audiences from across the region and beyond.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our small but experienced Finance team in the role of Finance Administrator. The main duties of this role will be:

• Maintenance of accurate Purchasing and Sales ledgers, and all associated tasks
• Ensuring that all purchases are authorised and paying suppliers by due dates
• Generating invoices – pursuing outstanding payment due to the company
• Reconciliation of all Bank Accounts
• Cash Management and Banking
• Liaising with Managers over any discrepancies with the tills
• Administration/analysis of petty cash and expense claims

There will also be an involvement in other areas of finance and the wider business, offering plenty of variety.

Naturally, the ability to follow processes and work accurately is a requirement, but so too is the ability to work independently, to think ‘outside the box’ and offer ideas for improving systems and efficiencies. In addition, an understanding of Double Entry Bookkeeping with a strong grasp of numbers would be highly advantageous.

Ideally, you will have:

• Excellent mathematical and analytical ability
• Outstanding attention to detail whilst working in a fast paced, demanding role
• Excel skills
• A confident and outgoing personality

The closing date for this application is Friday 3 December 2021.

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The Grand Theatre strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all.

For full role description and person specification please see below.

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FRONT OF HOUSE ASSISTANTS

Front of House Assistant (zero hours contracts). Must be available daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Wolverhampton Grand is a long-established Theatre in the heart of the Midlands. It receives a wide range of touring productions including drama, musicals, ballet, dance, opera and one of the biggest pantomimes in the UK, with audiences from across the region and beyond.

We are looking for dynamic, highly motivated, and out-going people to join our Front of House team. You will work in all areas of Front of House operations, such as merchandise selling, hosting, and waiting on private booths, ushering inside the auditorium and bar service. You will ensure the presentation and cleanliness of all Front of House points including bars are of the highest possible standard. You will also be required to provide information and directions to audience members requiring assistance during performance times.

Customer service, cash handling and experience of working behind a bar is desirable, but full training will be given.

If you are confident, energetic, and enthusiastic; can engage with both children and adults to ensure our customers receive the best possible service and perfect theatre experience and can contribute to achieving sales targets then we want to hear from you.

You must be able to keep calm under pressure and remain professional at all times.

The ability to work predominately weekends is essential.

Hourly Rate: £8.91 per hour

To apply for one of these exciting new roles please send a video application accompanied with a CV of no more than 5 minutes to katie@grandtheatre.co.uk. During this video we would like to hear about you, your previous experience, your personal and professional skills and why we should appoint you! Alternatively, to complete a written application please click here.

The Grand Theatre strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all.

For full role description and person specification please see below.

Click here for the job description.

Click here for the person specification.