The Citizens Theatre
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Operations Director is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the full operational life of the
Citizens Theatre. The post-holder will ensure that the building functions safely, efficiently, and sustainably;
that audiences and visitors receive an outstanding welcome and experience; and that the organisation has
the systems, compliance frameworks, and commercial infrastructure needed to thrive.
Working closely with the Executive Director and as a key member of the Senior Management Team, the
Operations Director will contribute to strategic planning and organisational development and will attend
meetings of the Board of Directors. The role carries direct leadership responsibility for a broad and diverse
portfolio of functions and will line manage a team of departmental leads across operations.
Permanent, full time (1.0 FTE)
£55,000 per annum
Your normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and such
additional hours as are necessary for the proper performance of your duties. You
are expected to offer reasonable flexibility in your working arrangements where it is
considered necessary to undertake your duties and in the interests of the theatre,
which may include evenings and weekends.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have substantial senior operational leadership experience within a venue, cultural organisation, or complex public-facing environment. They will demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering a positive and inclusive culture. Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance, and risk management in a public venue setting is essential, alongside experience managing facilities, building maintenance, and capital projects. The candidate will possess strong commercial and financial management skills, with a proven track record of growing income streams and managing budgets effectively. Experience of premises and public entertainment licensing, particularly within Scotland, as well as catering or hospitality operations, is required. They will be an excellent communicator, capable of engaging confidently with Boards and external stakeholders.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Operations Director
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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Location:
Scotland
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Job: Operations Director
Job: Operations Director
Organisation: The Citizens Theatre
Postcode: G5 9DS
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