Operations Manager

You will be responsible for ensuring that the building, front-of-house operations, café bar, duty management, and volunteer activities are well organised, safe, welcoming and ready to support every event.

This is a key operational leadership role at Aberdeen Arts Centre. You will lead and support our Duty Managers and volunteers, establish clear systems and standards, oversee stock, ordering and cash processes, and work closely with colleagues to make sure the venue runs smoothly day to day. You will be involved in a hands‑on way – preparing the building for a performance, resolving maintenance issues, supporting volunteer briefings, placing stock orders or reviewing event feedback.

Some days will involve leading front‑of‑house operations, responding calmly to unexpected issues or helping develop a better café bar offering. The successful candidate will bring structure, warmth, sound judgement and a genuine desire to make every visitor’s experience better.

• Venue Operations and Event Delivery
• Duty Managers, Front of House and Volunteers
• Café Bar, Stock and Hospitality
• Health, Safety and Building Compliance
• Customer Experience and Income Generation

Full job & person spec available on the Aberdeen Arts Centre website.

Reports to:

Executive Director

Responsible for:
Duty Managers, Front of House and Café Bar Volunteers

Hours:

37.5 per week, including regular evening and weekend work

Salary: £25‑30,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Please send a CV and covering letter to Holly Paterson at work by 5pm on 30 July 2026, outlining why you are interested in the role and how your experience would help Aberdeen Arts Centre deliver safe, welcoming and high-quality experiences for our audiences, volunteers, artists and community.

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