The Nevill Holt Festival is an arts and culture festival held in the Leicestershire countryside each June. Building on a decade of opera performances, the festival now includes opera, concerts, conversations, performances, art exhibitions, family events and open gardens.
Your role of Site Manager will see you working under the instructions of the Company, the festival Producers and the festival Production Manager. This role is a key member of the production team and is responsible for all major operational decisions on-site.
If you enjoy working as a team, spending time outdoors and enjoy a diverse and unique working schedule we’d love to hear from you.
We're looking to hire somebody who lives in close proximity to the venue and can make their own way to the venue on a daily basis.
About the Role
The Site Manager is a vital member of the venue team, managing all of the on-site staff to deliver a safe, fun and high quality experience for the artists, audiences and staff.
Your main responsibilites are to manage the entire team on site, and running and maintaining the site on a daily basis. You should be a real people-person whilst also having the practical skills to fix the usual wear and tear of a seasonal temporary site.
Site Manager Responsibilities
Daily Duties
- Managing the whole festival site and being responsible for the entire team of staff.
- Having the final say on making the decision to evacuate the site and stop any performance for any reason.
- Being responsible for all health and safety during the run.
- Performing any site maintenance that is required.
- Liaising with the festival management team to receive any support you may require.
Job Requirements and Experience
Ideal Experience
- Proven site and/or venue management background, with experience of festival sites an advantage.
- Good working knowledge of health and safety in an events environment.
- Ability to create a positive work atmosphere.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent team work skills.
- Confident with power/hand tools (own tools preferable).
- Some carpentry experience.
Crew Requirements
- Enjoy working with a team.
- Aptitude for learning.
- Outstanding organisational skills.
- Diligence and attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly demeanour.
- Ability to perform under stress.
- Excellent multitasking ability.
- Conflict management skills.
Desirable Experience
- Driving licence & own vehicle.
- Personal Licence holder
Dates and Pay Details
Dates of Engagement
Build Period (optional): 21st May - 29th May
Operational Dates: 30th May 2025 - 22nd June 2025
Pay Details
Freelance rate:
£225/day
Equal Opportunities
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