Working with us

Hackney Empire values diversity and actively encouraging applications from all sections of the community.

The main purpose of the role is to lead the marketing, communication and sales function of Hackney Empire. This includes generating revenue through ticket sales, developing audiences for the theatre, and maintaining the high profile of the theatre and its important relationship with the local community and beyond.

Reports to: Director’s Office
Line manager: Executive Director
Salary: £45,000 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Full-time permanent (alternative working pattern negotiable)

Full job description & recruitment pack (PDF)

How to Apply
Candidates should apply for this role by sending a CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) to recruitment@hackneyempire.co.uk

If you would like to have an informal discussion before applying, please let us know and we will arrange this.

Please also fill in an equal opportunities monitoring form online, quoting the project code HEHM. The equal opportunities monitoring online form will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing your application. Disabled and D/deaf people are currently underrepresented at Hackney Empire. We will offer an interview to anyone who identifies as Deaf or disabled if they meet the Person Specification.

Equal opportunities monitoring (PDF)

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 16th August.

Interviews will be week beginning 23rd August. Please let us know if you have any access requirements – there is stepfree access throughout the building.

Working in conjunction with the General Manager, Duty Managers and wider staff team to deliver a friendly and efficient service to our customers.

Hours:

Casual shifts depending on show schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain a friendly, helpful and competent service with fellow team members and everyone that comes into contact with the theatre.
• Working with your fellow team members and the Duty Manager to ensure the theatre is consistently presented to a high standard of cleanliness, tidiness and functionality.
• Front of House Assistants can be expected to carry out a number of specific duties during their call including the roles of door person, usher and sales staff.
• To undertake any other reasonable requests as required by the General Manager / Duty Manager or Customer Experience and Sales Manager
• Ensuring that all company policies, including health and safety, are complied with by all staff at all times

Person Specification:

• Competent in delivering high standards of customer service; to all theatre visitors.
• A friendly persona and a team player.
• Organised and capable of prioritising and carrying out numerous responsibilities in an efficient manner.
• Competent in delivering quick and efficient sales in an often busy environment; numerically competent.
• Competent in delivering targets within agreed timescales.
• Willingness and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to arrive on time and be ready to start work when the shift commences

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a customer service role.
• An understanding of the front of house department within a theatre.
• A genuine interest in the live entertainment industry.

To apply:

Please send a full CV and a covering letter (not more than two sides of A4) to

marcello.manara@hackneyempire.co.uk with the ref ‘FOH recruitment’ in the subject line.

Please also return with your application a completed equal opportunities monitoring form. This form is for statistical purposes only and will not be used in the assessment of your application.

Equal opportunities monitoring (PDF)

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

We are looking to recruit for casual staff to join our team in the box office for the autumn & Christmas period.

Hours:

Casual shifts depending on show schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with the Customer Experience and Sales Manager, the Box Office will be responsible for the day to day running of the box office operation including;

• Customer ticket bookings.
• Ensuring that the highest standards of presentation and customer service are maintained at all times.
• Ensuring that all company policies, including health and safety, are complied with by all staff at all times.
• Taking a proactive approach to customer service and sales.
• Liaising with agents, producers, programming and marketing teams to ensure that ticketing requests are actioned accurately and swiftly.

Person Specification:

• Competent in delivering high standards of customer service; to all theatre visitors in person, on the phone and online.
• A friendly persona and a team player.
• Organised and capable of prioritising and carrying out numerous responsibilities in an efficient manner.
• Competent in delivering quick and efficient sales in an often busy environment.
• Numerically competent.
• Competent in completing tasks within an agreed timeframe.
• Willingness and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to arrive on time and be ready to start work when the shift commences.

What you can demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills.
• An ability to motivate and develop within a small team in a sales environment.
• A passion for ticketing and theatre.
• Experience using ticketing systems, preferably the Spektrix system.

This is a casual part time role working a mixture of daytime, evenings and weekends.

To apply:

Please send a full CV and a covering letter (not more than two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role and your relevant experience to marika.morgan@hackneyempire.co.uk
the ref ‘BO recruitment’ in the subject line.

Please also return with your application a completed equal opportunities monitoring form. This form is for statistical purposes only and will not be used in the assessment of your application.

Equal opportunities monitoring (PDF)

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

We are looking for bar staff to join us in reopening this September.

After being closed throughout the pandemic we are back and are looking for enthusiastic bar staff to provide a great experience to all of our customers.

You will provide excellent customer service to a wide range of audience members within a diverse programme including comedy, drama, opera, music, pantomime… and more!

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience as a bartender/working behind a bar is ideal.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• To be able to assess customer needs and preferences and make recommendations.
• The ability to restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Experience using EPOS systems.
• Being both organised and adaptable when working in an intense and fast-paced environment.

To apply:
Please send a full CV and a covering letter (not more than two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role and your relevant experience to fiona.pearson@hackneyempire.co.uk

with the ref ‘Theatre bars recruitment’ in the subject line.

Closing date for applications: Ongoing