Casual Duty Manager - Royal Academy of Dramatic Art : Job Details

The role

We are looking for a friendly and team orientated Casual Duty Manager that will play a key role within RADA’s Operations & Front of House Department. They will be reporting to the Venues Manager and working on a rota basis alongside other Duty Managers, working as a team. The post holder will be primarily responsible for supervising the day-to-day operation of the buildings with Security, Health & Safety of staff, students, members of the public and other building users always at the forefront, and the highest standards of customer service; the smooth running of shows and all our events & courses. To lead on evacuations as Senior Fire Warden & First Aider while also offering administration support for the Venues Manager. Other duties involve setting up of spaces which can involve furniture movement: chairs, tables, TV’s etc. and opening and locking up the buildings each morning and night and perform regular building checks through the shift.’

If you’re a positive, proactive, diligent and methodical individual who can work shifts, we would love to hear from you.

Please see our job description for further details.

About usFounded in 1904, RADA has an unparalleled record of success in training some of the world’s most renowned actors and technical specialists. Ours is an impressive history on which we are building an innovative future. RADA training is not only informed by the industry but also produces graduates who take their place at the vanguard of their profession working at the cutting edge of the dramatic arts. We have an ambitious strategy to encourage students from all circumstances and backgrounds to come to RADA.

We aim to be fair and equitable and enable dialogue in a world of rapidly changing demographics and evolving definitions of identity. Through our approach to teaching, learning and wider social engagement we foreground equitable and sustainable practice in a way that sets high standards and feeds expectations for fair and considerate behaviour both in RADA and beyond. Our access and participation programme aims to remove any barriers that students from underrepresented groups may encounter so they are able to access and succeed on our courses, and progress into the industry.

This is an exciting time to join us. We are developing a new vision and strategy for RADA, building on its existing successes to redefine training in the dramatic arts for the 21st century, focusing on key themes of training and student experience, growth, industry, and international dialogue and engagement.

In addition to our aims for our vocational training, we are working from our foundational strengths to grow our income streams through life-changing work, aligned with our core pedagogy and ethos. We aim to co-create with industry and other stakeholders to build on our reputation as a centre of excellence and innovation in our field.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 14 February 2025

The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is dedicated to Equal Opportunities in employment and seeks to achieve diversity amongst its staff to reflect the community it serves.