Polka Theatre is an equal opportunities employer. Please see below for employment opportunities.
Appointment of Chair
The Chair’s role is to lead the Board of Trustees, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities in overseeing the development and delivery of a strategic plan and in safeguarding Polka’s future. The Chair seeks to optimise the relationship between the Board of Trustees, the charity’s staff and those people the charity seeks to serve – that is, children. The Chair also acts as supervisor of the Chief Executives and as an ambassador for Polka across local and national networks.
Theatre Technician ( Closes 9am on Monday 4 July 2022)
This is a ‘hands-on’ role, working closely with Polka staff and the freelance creative teams for shows and events. You will support the Technical Manager and work alongside casual and freelance technicians and contractors. Together, you deliver the technical aspects of our own productions and facilitate visiting companies and events.
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Building and Operations Manager
You will play an important role supporting the Head of Operations and Visitor Services, with responsibility for facilitating the efficient running of Polka’s buildings infrastructure and systems. You will be practical and hands-on, ensuring the buildings and relevant facilities are proactively maintained and comply with health and safety for everyone working and visiting.
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Senior Marketing Officer
You will be an integral part of the Sales and Marketing team, leading on devising, implementing and analysing a variety of marketing campaigns alongside the Marketing Manager. Being the driving force and taking responsibility for Polka’s digital comms including website, social media, Google Adwords and Google Analytics analysis.
Closes 9am on Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Your local theatre needs you!
Come and join the team in our beautiful, newly refurbished children’s theatre.
- The roles are all casual and mainly daytime hours.
- They are all paid London Living Wage or higher plus benefits.
Venue Technicians, helping to stage and operate our shows and events – to find out more please download the recruitment pack
We also have several roles are in our Visitor Services team where you will be welcoming and helping our visitors to enjoy their experience.
Ticketing Assistants, working in our Box Office – to find out more please download the recruitment pack
Duty Managers, managing the team and building during our shows – to find out more please download the recruitment pack
If you are interested
There is no deadline as recruitment is ongoing – all we ask is for you to send us your CV and a cover letter or a video/audio file if you prefer.
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Volunteering at Polka
