House Officer (35k - Immediate - Antrim)

House Officer

- Newtownabbey
- £35,235 - £37,035
- Initial Interim Contract (3 months)

About the Role:

VANRATH are partnering with a prominent local authority to recruit a House Officer to join their Arts and Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced events or facilities professional to play a pivotal role in the delivery of cultural and conferencing programmes across some of Northern Ireland’s leading public venues.

The House Officer will take responsibility for day-to-day operations across theatre and conference spaces, managing staffing rotas, overseeing event delivery, and ensuring high standards of customer service and compliance. This is a hands-on role that blends operational management with team leadership and public engagement.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 2 years’ recent supervisory experience in a customer-facing setting (e.g. arts, leisure, theatre, conferencing or events).
  *Consideration will be given to candidates with 3+ years’ relevant experience in lieu of academic qualifications.
• 5 GCSEs (A–C), including English and Maths.
• Demonstrable understanding of health and safety legislation in public venues.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate large teams and complex events.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts across venues, including evenings and weekends as required.

Desirable Criteria:

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience using booking or event management systems.
• Experience managing a theatre or public-facing conference venue.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing cultural and conference facilities for performances, civic events and commercial hires.
• Leading on site setups, risk assessments, health & safety processes and customer liaison.
• Overseeing rotas for cleaners and front-of-house/event staff.
• Serving as Duty Officer during key events and performances.
• Acting as the main contact for clients and liaising with internal teams and contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Supporting stock control, budgeting, financial reconciliation and staff training.
• Deputising for senior managers across arts and conferencing operations

For more information, contact Ethan Boylan today.