Why work with us?

A career with Watford Colosseum is never dull, often challenging but at the same time fun and rewarding.

• Our business model is unique and our specialisms are broad.  You will learn and grow with us. 
• Our teams are super people to work with – we know because they regularly tell us!
• We expect staff to express their views, to listen to ours and to be part of decision-making processes.
• We’re proactively committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all.
• We’re very supportive of our staff achieving a happy work-life balance.
• Our vision is quite simply to be the UK’s premier provider of live entertainment and hospitality and we know that our people are our most important asset.

Students

Working as the Watford Colosseum is popular with students as we offer a range of casual opportunities within hospitality, technical and marketing that can work around your studies.

Types of Roles

Hospitality

Providing an innovative dining, drinking and conference facilities with theatrical flair requires a range of talented chefs and friendly servers over a range of levels and employment types.  

Ticket Office

The approachable Ticket Office team provide excellent customer service while proactively selling tickets in this customer-facing role offering fun and flexibility.

 

Technical

Often the hidden function of a theatre, these heroes make the show happen from assisting with the ‘get-in’ to managing the sound and lighting. 

 

Marketing

The marketing and promotions teams ensure our customers know about the broad-range of incredible events within the venues' many spaces in this busy but exciting department.

 

Administration and Management

Off the stage a gifted group of administrators, finance and management teams ensure the venues run smoothly. 

Casual Duty Manager

Could you be the next star in our team? Watford Colosseum are looking for an experienced, hands-on Duty Manager with great problem solving skills, a strong customer focus and a proven ability to lead a team.

Job Description
To Apply: Please email Alice Pegrum apegrum@watfordcolosseum.co.uk with the subject line Casual Duty Manager Application
Closing Date: 12PM Monday 18 September 2017

Bar & Hospitality Staff

Casual Positions

We are looking for the following highly motivated and experienced individuals to join our team.

• Bar Staff
• Waiter/Waitress staff
• Events Staff

You will be able to work a variety of shifts, have good customer service skills and be able to work as part of a fun team. Previous bar/events experience is preferred. Over 18's only.

Hours will include evening and weekend work. Double time pay on certain shifts

Benefits: Training and development with professional qualifications, team and individual incentives and competitions. Opportunity to work in a live venue and see shows.

To apply, Email a CV to amsinclair@watfordcolosseum.co.uk with the subject line Bar & Hospitality Staff.

Do you love theatre and the arts?

Have you ever considered Volunteering?

There are lots of reasons why people volunteer. It may be that you want to make use of your skills (or learn new ones). Perhaps you would like to broaden your work experience, give something back to your community...or perhaps you simply want to meet people and make new friends. Whatever the reasons, volunteering with Watford Colosseum is a really rewarding experience!

As a Watford Colosseum Volunteer Usher you’ll be the face of the theatre, meeting and greeting our guests and ensuring that they have a fantastic experience when they visit us. We’ll train, guide and support you so that you can volunteer for us with knowledge and confidence. We know that everyone has commitments in their lives, so we’re flexible about when you volunteer. 

Volunteering with Watford Colosseum is an opportunity to taste, first hand, life in a theatre environment. If you have time to spare and would like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via email

Meet the team

We’re committed to training and developing our staff, preparing them for their next step in whichever direction that might be. Here’s the proof.

Kathryn Lewin 

Kathryn joined the Colosseum team as a Casual Ticketing Assistant in January 2014 before being promoted to Senior Ticketing Assistant in May of the same year. In December 2015, Kathryn switched departments to undertake the role of Marketing Assistant where she currently works in our busy marketing office.

Kath says: “There’s never a dull day here… One minute we’re promoting Peppa Pig, the next we are preparing for a huge sell-out Paul Weller concert! As a team, who genuinely love the arts, we work together to bring entertainment to Watford, from putting an event on sale, to bringing down the house lights and starting the show months later… as cliché as it sounds, the people here are like a second family and they make the everyday feel a lot less like work!”

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Karl Woods 

Karl started his Colosseum career in June 2011 as a Casual Ticketing Assistant. He was then offered a permanent position in December 2011, promoted to Ticketing Supervisor in November 2012 and then in April 2014, he took on his current role of Ticketing Manager, overseeing the daily Ticket Office operation in the building.

Karl says: “I’ve always enjoyed working at the Colosseum. The variety of different events we offer makes sure you’re always on your toes and that no two days are ever the same. More than anything though, it’s the people that make it such a great place to work. We have a fantastic team of dedicated individuals who are the heart and soul of the venue and give their all to make it a success.”