Arlington Arts

Arlington Arts is a thriving and very busy arts and conference centre situated on the campus of Mary Hare School.  We exist both to help fund and support the various activities of Mary Hare, allowing the charity to continue its vital work with deaf children and young people, and also to provide a high quality cultural and community resource for the people of Newbury.

Our programme has a strong mix of professional artists, musicians, bands, comedians and theatre companies all year round, and also play host to a large number of local community groups, dance schools, meetings, lectures and training sessions for a very diverse range of clients across our various spaces. We are a valued part of the creative community within Newbury, and strive for a reputation of excellence, quality and customer service.  The role reports in the first instance to the Front of House Coordinator for scheduling purposes and thereafter to the Director of Arlington Arts

Arlington Arts is a thriving and very busy arts and conference centre situated on the campus of Mary Hare School.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

To provide technical services and assistance with performances, exhibitions, hires and events to include; 

lighting rigging, focusing, operation and basic design
working knowledge of live mixing and operating a digital sound desk
regular format and layout changes in the theatre

To work with incoming artists, performers, hirers, school staff and students to ensure that every user of the venue receives the best possible service for their event.

Arlington Arts is a thriving and very busy arts and conference centre situated on the campus of Mary Hare School.

The Role:

To be responsible for the smooth running of events and performances at any time of the day, but especially during evenings and weekends. To manage a small team of bar staff and volunteer stewards to ensure that all audiences, artists, students, groups, visitors and users of the venue in whatever capacity receive the best possible experience and the highest standards of customer care.