Stage Door Keeper

We are looking for a professional, approachable and security-conscious individual to join our Stage Door team. As the first point of contact for colleagues, visitors and contractors, you will provide excellent customer experience while helping to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment across both our venues (Mayflower Theatre & Mayflower Studio’s). 

The role requires a high degree of flexibility, including regular evening and late-night working following performances and events, as well as occasional overnight shifts to support venue operations and security requirements. The postholder must be capable of working independently, carrying out lone-working duties safely and effectively, and using sound judgement and initiative to respond to operational issues as they arise.

The role will be offered based on a permanent contract, at 37.5 hours per week (including evenings and weekends and occasional overnight shifts).

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Deliver a warm, professional and helpful reception service and act as first point of contact

• Act as the first point of contact for Stage Door enquiries, providing accurate information and assistance in person, by telephone and through other agreed communication channels. 
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, emergencies and challenging situations. 

• Responsibility for opening the venue and securely locking up the building at the end of operations. Mayflower theatre is a large historic building and this role requires frequent movement throughout the building.

• Monitor CCTV, alarms, access-control systems and other security equipment, responding appropriately to concerns and escalating incidents where necessary. 

• Manage visitor and contractor records, keys, passes, post, parcels and deliveries accurately and securely. 

• Support emergency evacuations and follow the organisation’s safety, security and incident-reporting procedures. 

• Work collaboratively with Security, Front of House, Technical and Facilities teams to support the safe and effective operation of the venue. 

Our ideal applicant will have:

Essential Criteria 

• Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, including evenings, late nights, overnight shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Experience working in a customer-facing reception, security, concierge or front-of-house environment.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to create a professional, welcoming and positive first impression.
• Experience operating CCTV, access control or security monitoring systems.
• Experience implementing evacuation procedures and responding to emergency situations, incidents and challenging situations.
• Experience of dealing with difficult or confrontational situations, using conflict management and de-escalation techniques.
• Experience completing accurate records, reports and incident documentation. Good IT and administrative skills.
• Hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence, or be willing and able to obtain one.

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience working in a theatre, entertainment, hospitality, visitor attraction or similar public-facing environment.
• First Aid qualification.
• Working knowledge of security and safeguarding practices in public venues, including an understanding of Martyn's Law and the importance of identifying, reporting and responding appropriately to potential security risks, suspicious activity and emergency situations.

How to Apply:

The full job description can be found at the bottom of our job advert on our recruitment portal located on https://www.mayflower.org.uk/about/jobs-and-opportunities/ . This is also where you can find the information of how to apply along with our privacy notice.

We understand that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to assist with their application. If you do, we kindly encourage you to keep the following in mind:

• Let your personality shine through: AI-generated responses can sometimes feel generic or impersonal. Your application is a chance to showcase your unique experiences, skills, and enthusiasm—make sure your voice comes through clearly.
• Show your genuine interest: A personal touch can make a big difference. Applications that reflect your own words and motivations often stand out more and help us get to know you better.
• Be accurate and honest: It’s important that all information you provide is truthful and genuinely reflects your background and experience.
• Prepare for the next steps: If your application relies heavily on AI, it may be harder to speak confidently about your experiences during interviews. We want you to feel prepared and authentic throughout the process.

We are committed to ensuring a fair process for all candidates. For more details, please see our Diversity and Inclusion statement on our website’s jobs and opportunities page on the link above.

If you require any assistance or have any additional requirements to complete your application with the recruitment process, please contact the People & Culture Team at recruitment@mayflower.org.uk or on 02380 711800 ext. 0.  You can also contact us with any further questions you may have.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.