House Manager

Overview

Career stage:
Senior

House Manager Full-Time, 37 Hours, Salary £35,000 per annum

Bristol Beacon's purpose is to unite people through the joy of live music. As a renowned venue and award-winning music education hub, we achieve this through a remarkable, diverse and inspiring programme of live music performance, participation and learning.

We're looking for an experienced and people-focused House Manager to co-lead our Front of House operation, delivering exceptional events, outstanding customer service and the highest standards of health and safety.

Working alongside a fellow House Manager, you'll lead Assistant House Managers and Casual Stewards to deliver over 800 events a year across our artistic programme, commercial hires and learning activities. You'll be a visible, confident presence during events, ensuring smooth operations, excellent audience and artist experiences, and safe, well-managed spaces.

This role combines hands-on duty management with strong leadership, planning and problem-solving. You'll oversee FOH rotas, training, crowd management, contractor relationships (including bar, security and medical teams), and maintain robust policies, procedures and reporting. Championing inclusion, access and customer care will be central to everything you do.

If you thrive in a fast-paced live events environment, lead with warmth and clarity, and are passionate about creating welcoming, safe and memorable experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

• Co-lead Front of House operation with a fellow House Manager to deliver events across artistic programme, commercial hires and learning activities.
• Lead Assistant House Managers and Casual Stewards; manage FOH rotas, training and staffing coverage.
• Oversee crowd management and ensure safe, welcoming and well‑run spaces during events.
• Manage contractor relationships (including bar, security and medical teams) and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain robust policies, procedures and reporting to uphold health, safety and quality standards.
• Champion inclusion, access and customer care in all FOH activities.

• Proven experience in live events, venue operations or a similar Front of House role.
• Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving abilities; able to lead with warmth and clarity.
• Customer-focused mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Commitment to inclusion and accessibility in line with organisational values.

We reserve the right to close applications a week before the deadline if a suitable number of applications are received.

We particularly encourage and support applications from disabled and ethnically diverse backgrounds as these groups are currently underrepresented within the arts and culture sectors.

For more details and to apply please go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). the closing date for applications is 9.00am Monday 2nd February 2026.

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Bristol Beacon

Industry

Live Events, Management, Operations, Venue

Location

South West

Salary/Bursary

£35,000 p.a

Contract Type

Permanent, full-time

Apply by

Mon 2 Feb, 2026