Facilities and Office Manager

Location: Hastings & St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per year (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Are you a master of organisation with a good eye for detail? Do you love the idea of managing two beautiful and inspiring arts spaces where creativity thrives? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

The Job 

As our Facilities and Office Manager, you'll be the backbone of The Bright Foundation’s operations. You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of our two venues:

• Barn Theatre and Museum –showcasing a collection of antique toys and puppets, alongside a 50-seat children’s theatre, all set in 24 acres of countryside
• Benbow Arts Space – a creative hub for young people dedicated to the art of filmmaking located in the heart of St Leonards-on-Sea.

You will take responsibility for the operations and maintenance of our buildings, grounds and exhibitions. This is a key role ensuring our venues are safe, welcoming and well managed, supporting both day-to-day activities and long term development. 

What you'll be doing

✔ Keeping our venues safe, welcoming, looking good and running smoothly.
✔ Overseeing maintenance, health & safety, and supplier contracts.
✔ Managing our Caretaker and Groundskeeper and a team of duty managers.
✔ Supporting events, and managing our pop-up bar/café.
✔ Leading on venue hire.
✔ Keeping internal systems and office management working effectively.
✔ Helping to shape the future of our venues with exciting new projects!

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience managing a venue, building, or office.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety policy and compliance (or willingness to learn).
• Experience managing people, contractors and budgets.
• A passion for arts, culture, and creativity!

Why Join Us?

⭐ Work in a dynamic arts charity where creativity and learning take centre stage.
⭐ Be part of a small, passionate team making a big impact.
⭐ Have the freedom to shape and improve how our venues operate.
⭐ Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days’ holiday, and a great working environment.

How to Apply

Deadline: Tuesday 29 April 2025, 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 7 May 2025

Download the job pack here. To apply, send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining why you want the job and your suitability for the role to recruitment@thebrightfoundation.org.uk.

Please also complete an online anonymous Equal Opportunities form here

If you’d like to have an informal conversation about the role, drop us an email at office@thebrightfoundation.org.uk or call 01424 559020.

The Bright Foundation is committed to being an inclusive organisation. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse pool of candidates, and believe our differences enrich all parts of our organisation. We actively encourage applications from groups who are traditionally under-represented in the cultural sector including those from African, Caribbean, South Asian and other global majority heritages and disabled people.