Role purpose 

The purpose of the Duty Manager role is to support the safe and effective operation of Bishopsgate Institute on a day-to-day basis.

The role includes responsibility for opening and closing the building, and keeping visitors, staff and the building safe and secure. The role supports the delivery of events, activities and venue hires. It also provides general operational support across the building.

The Duty Manager is the first point of contact for on-the-day activity. This includes customer and client liaison, staff supervision and responding to operational issues. This also includes acting as a Fire Warden, First Aider and bar supervisor.

The role includes regular practical and physical activity. This includes event set-up and pack-down, preparation of rooms and spaces, moving furniture and equipment, and heavy lifting where required.

Application deadline: 09:00 on Wednesday 16 September 2026

Interview date: Friday 25 September 2026 - candidates must be able to attend in person

Successful applicants will demonstrate a keen understanding of Bishopsgate Institute’s unique offer, and a passion for the work we do here.

To apply, please send your completed application form (no CVs or agencies, please) to hradmin@bishopsgate.org.uk. We won't consider late applications.

We value and celebrate diversity, and we welcome applications from under-represented communities in our sector, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+, non-binary, neurodiverse and disabled candidates. We want to make sure we represent the society in which we work but recognise that the cultural sector still has much work to do in this area.

If you have any questions on our hiring process or inclusivity policies, please contact us via HRAdmin@bishopsgate.org.uk