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Community ManagerRecruitment Pack
Orange Tree Theatre Ltd | 1 Clarence St, Richmond TW9 2SA
orangetreetheatre.co.uk | 020 8940 0141
BackgroundThe Orange Tree (OT) is an award-winning, independent theatre. Recognised as a powerhouse that creates high-quality productions of new and rediscovered plays, we
entertain 70,000 people across the UK every year.
The OT’s home in Richmond, London, is an intimate theatre with the audience seated all
around the stage: watching a performance here is truly a unique experience.
We believe in the power of dramatic stories to entertain, thrill and challenge us; plays that enrich our lives by enhancing our understanding of ourselves and each other.
As a registered charity (266128) sitting at the heart of its community, we work with 10,000 people in Richmond and beyond through participatory theatre projects for
people of all ages and abilities.
Purpose of roleWe’re seeking a dynamic manager to join our Community team to deliver the OT’s
ambitious Community programme. Ensuring excellent communication and organisationacross the department and the wider OT team. Working with the Community Director to
maintain and develop our annual programme beyond the OT and through digital reach.
Thank you for your interest in the role of
Community Manager (Full Time)
If you require this pack in a different
format, please email Liam Shea:
Orange Tree Theatre Ltd | 1 Clarence St, Richmond TW9 2SA
orangetreetheatre.co.uk | 020 8940 0141
Community Manager Responsibilities:• Work as part of the Community team to ensure the OT’s continued relevance to schools,
young people and the local community.
• Strengthen relationships and partnerships with the education and training sector, with
community and youth organisations and with other theatres, arts organisations.
• Manage OT Community Theatre Groups strand which includes Early Years, Youth
Theatre and Community theatre groups.
• Produce OT’s Community Festival in Summer 2022, liaising with directors, designers, stage managers and cast to produce the two-week festival.
• Coordinate and liaise with project practitioners, support their planning, recruit project participants, administration, monitoring and feedback.
• Line management of assistant practitioners and any placements.
• Manage the OT Community Theatre Groups budget in consultation with the Community Director.
• Maintain and administrate schedules and communicate updates at weekly staff meetings,
ensuring that all activities planned are cleared by the OT Technical team.
• Maintain and administrate GDPR compliant contact sheets and GDPR compliant schools’
database.
• Manage and administrate feedback and monitoring processes for all Community activities
and support the Community Director and the Development and Communications Director in reporting and funding applications for Community work.
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Orange Tree Theatre Ltd | 1 Clarence St, Richmond TW9 2SA
orangetreetheatre.co.uk | 020 8940 0141
Community Manager responsibilities continued
• Develop career development opportunities for all ages through OT Community’s "How
We OT” which offers workshops, career days and series of digital interviews on social media.
• Manage and develop OT Community's social media accounts.
• Explore new partnership opportunities for national community events and organiseannual participation events at the OT.
• Support the Community Director to develop and expand the Community Programme
both in geographical reach and diversity of participants.
• Liaising with teachers to manage group bookings, tour bookings and workshops to meet
yearly targets.
• Support the General Manager in availability checking and administration when
contracting cast and creatives for Community productions.
• Take responsibility in ensuring that all children, young people, and vulnerable adults are always kept safe, in line with the OT’s Safeguarding Policy.
• Deputise for the Community Director as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Provide pastoral care for all young people and vulnerable adults who take part in OT activities.
• Work with the Marketing team to promote Community Shows and shows which might be relevant to an audience the Community department works with.
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Orange Tree Theatre Ltd | 1 Clarence St, Richmond TW9 2SA
orangetreetheatre.co.uk | 020 8940 0141
General
• As a term of your employment from time to time you may also be asked to undertake
other such appropriate duties as and when required of you, as well as being asked to work flexible hours to suit the operation of the organisation.
• Participate in all training and development initiatives as required.
• Attend OT press nights and special events.
• Support the admin office to pick up admin calls during busy periods or absence of available personnel.
• Oversee measures to maintain our environment policy (including recycling and monitoring energy use)
As the Orange Tree Theatre evolves to meet the changing needs of its producing model
the roles required of all staff will evolve. As such staff should note that this document is not intended to represent the role that the incumbent will perform in perpetuity. This job
description is intended to provide an overall view of the role as at the date issued.
Contract and terms
Title of post: Community Manager (Full Time)
Salary: circa £27,000 pro annum dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, subject to a probationary period of 3 months
Notice: 2 weeks during probation, 8 weeks thereafter
Holiday entitlement: 21 days a year pro rata, plus 8 statutory bank holidays
Hours: Full Time. Full Time 40hrs per week including 1 hour paid lunch break each
day. Office hours are Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Office hours are Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Our
office is based in Richmond, London, though some working from home will be
considered. Due to the nature of the position, evening workshops and occasional
weekend work will be required without payment for overtime but TOIL will be agreed
with the Community Director
Staff benefitsYour benefits will include:• 2 complimentary tickets to all OT shows
• Contribution toward theatre tickets elsewhere (pro rata)
• Public transport season ticket loan• Cycle to work scheme
• Auto-enrolment pension contributions, where eligible• Discount in the OT Bar
Orange Tree Theatre Ltd | 1 Clarence St, Richmond TW9 2SA | orangetreetheatre.co.uk | 020 8940 0141
Skills and experience
Desirable• Experience of creating persuasive funding proposals
• Practical knowledge of the Spektrix database• Passion for theatre
• Experience of working in the arts or charity sector• Good sense of humour
Essential Assessed in application Assessed at interview
Demonstrable experience of Arts Engagement X X
Demonstrable experience of working young people and community groups. X X
Organised and efficient ie able to manage multiple priorities and complete tasks on time and to a high standard X X
Highly motivated, works well independently and within a team X X
Personable and the ability to work with a diverse range of participants. X X
Empathy, the ability to understand the challenges individuals, schools and community groups may be facing X X
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, particularly Word and Excel X
Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. x x
To apply
Closing Date:10.00am, Friday 29 October 2021
Interviews: First round Zoom interviews will take place Wednesday 3 November
Second round interviews will take place week commencing 8 November and may be on Zoom or in person
To apply please complete the application form and submit by email to [email protected]. Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Form here. We will respond to all applicants by Friday 12 November 2021: if you haven’t heard from us by this date, please get in touch through our Box Office on 020 8940 3633. If you have any questions about the
role, please email [email protected] Thank you.