QFT Operations and Business Manager

This pivotal role will lead and manage all operations of the Queen's Film Theatre in collaboration with and in support of the Head of Culture and Arts. The successful candidate will ensure that the QFT delivers the very best experience to all visitors and partners, providing inspiring and supportive management to the team. Playing a key role in the strategic planning and development of the QFT will be large part of the role.

About the person:We are looking for someone with significant experience, knowledge and enthusiasm in the cinema industry to lead the QFT team and business operation, delivering commercial and cultural success in a fast-paced busy cinema environment.The successful candidate will have:A primary degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject; OR Substantial relevant experience in a cinema or cultural venue management role demonstrating development through involvement in series of progressively more demanding relevant work roles e.g. Duty Management, Box Office Management experience role involving large numbers of customers and leading a team of staff will be considered.Significant experience in managing a cinema or cultural venue.Demonstrable understanding of technical requirements of cinema projection.Demonstrable understanding of box office systems and hardware.Demonstrable knowledge of and passion for cinema.This is not an exhaustive list; the full essential and desirable requirements are outlined in the candidate information.To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.What we offer:Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.