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Part-Time Housekeeper

Working Days Friday & Saturday | 4 Hours Per Week | £12.21 PH

Are you passionate about the theatre?

Do you have an eye for detail and a desire to help make our venue as clean and sparkly as possible for our visitors?

East Riding Theatre is based in the heart of the beautiful market town of Beverley and is proud to be an intrinsic part of the community. With approximately 300 customers in the cafe every week and an average of 4 evening shows per week across the year, ERT is a vibrant and lively venue that appeals to both locals and visitors to the area.

The theatre is run predominantly by volunteers with a very small team of paid staff. Reporting to the Theatre Manager the Housekeeper will be a key part of the team and will help deliver the best possible experience to all our customers.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete our application form (download here) and send it along with a covering letter to:

manager@eastridingtheatre.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd May and interviews will be held w/c 5th May.

Please see the job description below for full details.

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Job Description

Part-Time Housekeeper

Working Days & Hours

4 hours per week, Friday & Saturday 9am to 11am

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring that the cafe and toilets are clean ready for the cafe opening at 10am and that the Auditorium and backstage areas, including 2 dressing rooms and a toilet are cleaned between shows.

The Housekeepers’ hours are supplemented by shifts filled by our team of volunteers as required.

The Housekeeper will report to the Theatre Manager but will also liaise closely with the Cafe Bar managers to ensure that cleaning materials are always well stocked.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Vacuuming of the Cafe/Bar, Foyer, Auditorium, Dressing Rooms and Backstage Areas

Mopping

Cleaning Toilets Front of House and Backstage

Restocking toilet roll, liquid soaps and paper towels in toilets

Some Washing Up

Emptying Bins/Recycling

Liaising with cafe/bar volunteers to ensure replenishment of teas/coffees etc in Dressing Rooms.

Replacing any dirty towels in Dressing Rooms

Loading and unloading of washing machine

Cleaning of Staff Kitchen.

Reporting of any issues/breakages/blockages to Theatre Manager or Cafe Bar Managers.

Remuneration

Salary: £12.21 per hour.

Holiday Allowance: 17 Days which includes any bank holidays.

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Board Trustees

East Riding Theatre

We are looking for new Trustees to contribute to supporting and developing a successful, professional theatre. We are particularly looking for individuals with experience in legal, fundraising, human resources, marketing/communications and running an arts venue.

Who We Are

The mission of ERT is to provide high-quality entertainment that is accessible to all and to introduce performing arts to new audiences. ERT opened in December 2014 and has had great success in presenting high-quality, professionally produced drama. It also hosts music, comedy and spoken word events. By June 2024, activity had returned to pre-pandemic levels and ERT is now making a surplus. The theatre is a key centre for the performing arts in East Yorkshire and has been recognised by the Theatres Trust as “a valued and important cultural and social asset for Beverley… it provides local people with access to theatre and the arts, offering opportunities for participation and engagement. It produces its own work and has a mixed programme of theatre, live music, comedy, poetry, and other functions.”

What We Do

The Board has overall authority and responsibility for the governance, financial health and strategic direction of ERT. It also has the responsibility for ensuring that the organisation is fully compliant with all relevant legislation. Day-to-day management is delegated to the Theatre Manager, who in turn is supported by a small team of salaried staff and approximately 140 amazing volunteers.

The Role

Collectively the Trustees form the Board of ERT, setting the strategic direction for the charity and providing appropriate governance. We are looking for new Trustees who have the aptitude, strategic vision and ability to guide the theatre in the coming years. Candidates should understand and share the positive, welcoming ethos of the theatre. They should be willing to attend 6-8 Board meetings a year and also be prepared to serve on one or more Working Group and attend additional meetings, where necessary. Board meetings take place at ERT on Friday mornings. We are a small charity, and candidates would ideally get involved in volunteering, a proportion of which takes place in the evenings. In addition, we are seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Human Resources
• Legal
• Fundraising
• Marketing/Communications
• Experience of running an arts venue

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying to be a Trustee, please contact by email in the first instance on:

boardsecretary@eastridingtheatre.co.uk

A pack containing further details will be provided.

We would like to hear from anyone with an interest in becoming a Trustee by 21/4/25

Please submit to the email address above a copy of your CV (maximum two sides of A4) together with a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) setting out what you can offer to ERT and why you think you are suitable for the role.

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Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

ERT believes that diverse and representative Boards strengthen decision making. We will strive to remove the barriers that prevent people from applying to become Trustees. Whilst we do not usually pay expenses to Trustees, financial support to attend meetings would be considered on a case by case basis.

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