Job Opportunities
Southend Theatres employ around 300 staff as well as volunteers and apprentices. With the company continually evolving there are often exciting employment and development opportunities. We have a huge variety of roles working together to deliver all kinds of shows, weddings, events and hospitality and are always looking for skilled and enthusiastic people to join us. In this diverse environment you never know when you’ll bump into a pantomime dame, a rock star or a blushing bride!
CURRENT JOBS | WHY WORK WITH US? | VOLUNTEERING | SUCCESS STORIES |
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Why work with us?A career with Southend Theatres is never dull, often challenging but at the same time fun and rewarding.
StudentsWorking with the Southend Theatres is popular with students as we offer a range of casual opportunities within hospitality, technical and marketing that can work around your studies. Types of RolesHospitalityProviding an innovative dining, drinking and conference facilities with theatrical flair requires a range of talented chefs and friendly servers over a range of levels and employment types. Box OfficeThe approachable Box Office team provide excellent customer service while proactively selling tickets in this customer-facing role offering fun and flexibility.
TechnicalOften the hidden function of a theatre, these heroes make the show happen from assisting with the ‘get-in’ to managing the sound and lighting.
MarketingThe award-winning marketing and promotions teams ensure our customers know about the broad-range of incredible events within the venues' many spaces.
Administration and ManagementOff the stage, a gifted group of administrators, finance and management teams ensure the venues run smoothly. |
Do You Love Theatre and the ArtsHave you ever considered volunteering?
As a Palace Theatre Volunteer Usher you’ll be the face of the theatre, meeting and greeting our guests and ensuring that they have a fantastic experience when they visit us. We’ll train, guide and support you so that you can volunteer for us with knowledge and confidence. We know that everyone has commitments in their lives, so we’re flexible about when you volunteer. Volunteering with the Palace Theatre is an opportunity to taste, first hand, life in a theatre environment. If you have time to spare and would like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you. |
Meet the teamWe’re committed to training and developing our staff, preparing them for their next step in whichever direction that might be. Here’s the proof. Michael RowleyMichael started working for Southend Theatres in 2007 as a casual member of the front of house team and for the next 4 years went on to work in every department. He then went on to enjoy four years as a technician at the Palace Theatre and Dixon Studio - which he managed before taking on the varied role of Building Support Manager across both Southend venues. He became the Buildings Manager in 2018. Michael says ‘The opportunity I have had to expand my knowledge has been exceptional, I love a challenge and with no two days ever being the same I never get a chance to get bored!’
Anna FordhamAnna started working at the Cliffs Pavilion in 2003 under the company of Sodexho before HQ Hospitality took over the theatre in 2007 working as a casual member of staff in the conference and events and the Pavilion Restaurant departments. Anna worked her way up as supervisor, team leader, Conference and Events Assistant Manager and is now the Restaurant Manager. She has achieved an NVQ in Food & Drink and is near completion of Wedding Planner and Event Management level 3 with the Open Study College. Anna says ‘I feel privileged to be working at the Cliffs Pavilion now as a Manager, Over the past years, the journey has been eventful and entertaining with a massive learning curve, I have made many friends along the way and I always feel there is support from these and also HQH. No day is ever the same whether it's helping to arrange a couples' dream wedding or the sound of laughter at an Only Fools And 3 Courses dinner as they get up to mischief. I could not ask for a better job and I hope that I can continue to progress through the company.’
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About Trafalgar Theatres
The Cliffs Pavilion & Palace Theatre are two of 14 venues within Trafalgar Theatres current portfolio of regional theatres and concert halls. Trafalgar Theatres currently manages 20 auditoria on behalf of local authorities, with capacities ranging from a 200 seat arts centre to a 2,400 seated/standing theatre. Last year HQT&H programmed a total of 2,354 shows which attracted attendances of over 1.5 million.
Trafalgar Theatres is the UK’s second-largest venue operator, and is a division of Trafalgar Entertainment.
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Southend Theatres is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. The aim is to ensure that all employees are treated equally and are employed solely on the basis of their ability and potential to do the job, regardless of their race, colour, gender, sexuality, disability, age, religion or beliefs. Read modern slavery statement