Venue Hire Officer Flexible NEW

Venue Hire Officer

Mountview does things differently. Whether through our higher education programme, our participation work or Mountview Exams, our training aims to develop skills, grow confidence, celebrate creativity and reward individuality.

As one of the UK’s leading drama schools, we develop actors and practitioners who will become the future of the creative industries. Through innovative practice, new approaches to working and close relationships with industry, we cultivate graduates who are independent, generous and actively connected to the issues of the day.

The arts can enrich and change lives. We are passionate about dismantling barriers to the arts and engaging with communities in Peckham and beyond. Every year we share our space, expertise and resources, opening up access to the dramatic arts for all ages and abilities, while simultaneously learning from and collaborating with the vibrant cultural ecology on our doorstep.

Mountview is synonymous with exceptional Musical Theatre training and we are widely considered to lead the field as global innovators. We are proud to have launched our own examination board, offering graded Musical Theatre qualifications. Our unrivalled expertise brings a fresh approach, sharing our values with people of all ages and at all stages in their development.

Today’s students join a constellation of graduates making their mark on the profession. Actors Grace Hodgett Young (Sunset Boulevard), Ben Joyce (Back to the Future), Louisa Harland (Derry Girls), Artistic Director Rachel Bagshaw (Unicorn Theatre), Musical Director Sean Green (Get Up, Stand Up!), Olivier Award-winning actor Giles Terera (Hamilton) and actor Eddie Marsan are just a few of our notable alumni.

VENUE HIRE OFFICER (6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT, 0.5 FTE)

Mountview’s Sales & Events team is responsible for generating income for the charity by driving sales, developing our networks and building relationships with the clients, companies and artists who use our meeting, event, office, theatre and rehearsal spaces. The team also provides an events service for other teams within Mountview, for example the Development team.

The Venue Hire Officer is a key member of the Sales & Events team, and this is a great opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to join a busy working venue in the heart of Peckham. Reporting to the Sales & Events Manager, the post holder will administrate enquiries and bookings, and assist in the planning and management of internal and occasional external events.

SALARY: Circa £30K per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 11 February at 9am.

Mountview is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds and value the positive impact that difference has on our institution.

HOW TO APPLY: Please read the job description and submit your current CV with a covering letter and a completed equal opportunities monitoring form