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London, Greater London (On-site)
£42,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

The Head of Operations at the Donmar Warehouse is a critical role working in collaboration with all Donmar departments, contractors and freelance staff to ensure the smooth, safe and efficient running of all operational, facilities and Health and Safety processes.

The role will manage the Facilities & Operations Coordinator and between the two posts ensure adequate coverage is in place across the required hours on a shift basis. The role requires coordination, communication and direction to external parties such as security, maintenance and suppliers to ensure all needs of the organisation are met, including some availability out of hours by phone and email for the most part, with time off in lieu given.

The Donmar Warehouse sites, where this role operates, comprise the theatre, offices, a residential flat and include kitchens, bathrooms, plant rooms, etc.

TERMS

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Working hours:

Shift based working pattern to ensure cover across Monday to Friday 8:30am-7pm with line report. On call and out of hours work as detailed in the job pack.

Key Dates
Applications Close at 10am on Monday 1 December

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Round One Interviews: week commencing 8 December

Round Two Interviews: week commencing 15 December

Handover Days: early to mid January 2026

We believe that representation matters; diversity of identity, of perspective and of lived experience enriches our work and our lives. We recognise that the Donmar and the wider theatre industry is not representative of contemporary society in terms of workforce, artists and audience. We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.

Duties and Responsibilities

Building Management

  • Managing a shift-based work pattern between yourself and the Facilities Coordinator to provide minimum x1 on-site coverage between 8.30am - 7pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays).

Stakeholder Management

  • Liaising with a variety of contractors, freelancers and internal staff to ensure all planned and unplanned maintenance is delivered to high standard and in a timely fashion.

Health & Safety, Security and Training

  • Work closely with the Director of Technical and Production and external consultants/contractors to ensure the Health & Safety and Security compliance requirements of both buildings are met, including leading regular audits and inspections and carrying out/organising improvements across departments.

Project and Systems Management

  • Being the first point of contact for all departments in the company on any issues that might arise with facilities or IT.

More information and the full list of duties and responsibilities is available on our Careers Page.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Substantial experience in a management-related role, demonstrating evidence-based decision making and professional learnings. This role may suit someone with a background in Stage Management, Technical Management or Front of House Management.
  • Understanding of theatre operations, processes, and roles — or experience working within a similar creative live performance environment.
  • Experience in line management.
  • Experience in managing external suppliers, contractors or freelancers.
  • Experience writing, reviewing and managing process-related documentation, risk assessments and other pertinent documents.
  • Experience of supporting the delivery of organisational strategy, through clear and effective planning and reporting.
  • Experience of managing aspects of Health & Safety in a professional environment and an understanding of related legislation.
  • Computer-literate, with the ability to learn and provide basic coaching on new IT systems and software, making the most of their capabilities.
  • Ability to contribute to building, and effectively managing an operational budget.
  • Excellent communication skills across all mediums (in person, phone, email and paperwork).
  • Exceptional organisational skills; able to prioritise effectively, work under pressure, and adapt to new situations.
  • Practical problem solver with a can-do attitude and keen attention to detail.
  • Calm and level-headed, especially when faced with business-critical challenges. Prioritising, organising & communicating solutions to relevant parties in a timely manner.
  • Proactive collaborator, communicator and negotiator. Able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally in order to anticipate and meet needs and challenges ahead of time.
  • Ability to prioritise an ever-shifting workload with positivity, flexibility, tact and diplomacy to ensure both buildings run smoothly and safely even when new challenges appear.

Desirable

  • IOSH qualification.
  • Experience of managing Health & Safety in a professional technical, live-performance environment.
  • Experience of planning and managing training and professional development.
  • A functional understanding of IT systems and basic networking.
  • Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation related to the theatre industry. In particular COSHH, PUWER, CDM (2015), HSWA (1974).
  • Knowledge and experience of the Theatre Green Book 2.0.
  • Experience writing, reviewing and managing Operational and H&S policies.

Benefits

Holiday

Enhanced holiday scheme with 25 days a year (rising a day per year, up to 30 days) excluding Bank Holidays. 

Annual Birthday leave.

Benefits (post-probation and dependant on length of service)

6% employer pension contribution as part of the Donmar’s stakeholder pension scheme.

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

Lifestyle

Season ticket loan (travel)

Subsidised local gym membership

£25 towards annual eye tests

Employee welfare programme 

Cycle to work bike loan scheme

Discount at Donmar bar on food and drinks 

Complimentary tickets to attend Donmar performances 

Professional Development

All staff training and professional development programme 

Posted by
Donmar Warehouse View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 21 November 2025
Closing date: 01 December 2025 at 12:58
Tags: Administration, Operations, Facilities, Health and Safety, Information Management, Property Management, Risk Management, Security, Sustainability, Theatre

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