Why work with us?

There has never been a better time to work at G Live. With more people attending every year, more artists and productions performing than ever before, more connections beign made with and for the local community and more satisfied customers too, it is never a boring place to be! Part of the HQ Theatres and Hospitality family, we endeavour to provide a rewarding and enjoyable working environment for all. 

• 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.

Opportunities for Students

We have a large number of casual staff and volunteers from our local universities, colleges and education providers. With opportunities to work within our front-of-house, hospitality, technical and marketing teams that are designed to work around your studies - make sure you find out the latest opportunities at G Live. 

Opportunities for Work Experience

While we do not accept individual work experience placements, we have developed an exceptional Applied Industry Week programme, which takes place in July each year. We offer a number of young people aged 14 – 19 the opportunity to spend a week with us, taking on roles within the venue and learning what a career within arts, leisure and hospitality can offer. 

Types of Roles

Hospitality

G Live's Hospitality team operate at the highest standard to develop and deliver innovative dining, drinking and conference facilities. With a flash of theatrical flair, we have a team of talented chefs and service staff for staff members of all levels of experience and skillsets.   

Technical

Our Technical team are an outstanding and highly skilled team who make sure our theatrical and events productions are delivered to the highest standard. From assisting with show get-in and set-up, to managing production sound, lighting and technical delivery, this team of heroes make sure the show will always go on!

Marketing & Sales

The Marketing and Sales department ensure all communications, promotional campaigns and publicity materials are delivered to the highest industry standards. Working across digital and traditional marketing channels it is their job to make sure that both new and existing audiences find out about the exceptional programme of events and activities available at G Live. Also good at colouring in. 

Administration and Management

Our award-winning team of Administrative, Finance and Management teams work together to ensure that the highly complex business runs smoothly, delivering the highest levels of service to promoters and clients. 

Current Vacancies

Freelance Drama Practitioner for SEN Classes

Fee: £1500 per ten week term, inc prep time
Hours: Saturdays 10am-11.15am (Juniors) & 11.30am-1pm (Seniors), Term Time Only

As part of the refreshed Creative Learning programme at G Live, we are looking for a Freelance Drama Practitioner to plan and run two weekly drama sessions (Juniors 7-11 years, seniors 12-17 years) focusing on confidence building, teamwork and self-esteem, and to coordinate and run termly showbacks with the support of G Live's Creative Learning Manager.  Our ideal candidate would have extensive experience planning and leading drama / artistic sessions with SEN participants ages 7 – 17 years old.

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To apply, please send a CV and personal statement to Fiona Moon at fmoon@glive.co.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Fri 29 October 2021

Freelance Assistant Drama Practitioner for SEN Classes

Fee: £700 per ten week term, inc prep time
Hours: Saturdays 10am-11.15am (Juniors) & 11.30am-1pm (Seniors), Term Time Only

As part of the refreshed Creative Learning programme at G Live, we are looking for a Freelance Drama Practitioner to assist the Lead Drama Practitioner to run two weekly drama sessions (Juniors 7- 11 years, seniors 12-17 years) focusing on confidence building, teamwork and self esteem, and to help the Lead Drama Practitioner coordinate termly showbacks with the support of the Creative Learning Manager. Our ideal candidate would have some experience assisting drama / artistic sessions with SEN participants ages 7 – 17 years old.

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To apply, please send a CV and personal statement to Fiona Moon at fmoon@glive.co.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Fri 29 October 2021

Venue Technician

Salary: £24,000 per annum (plus get out payments on some shows)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

We are currently looking to recruit two multi-skilled Venue Technicians on 40-hour, full-time contracts. Part of G Live's busy Technical Department, the postholders will be responsible for assisting with get-ins, outs, show operations and other related duties for the diverse range of productions and events by professional and amateur companies at G Live. The posts also include assistance with routine maintenance of the facility. 

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To apply send your completed Application Form and cover letter to applications@glive.co.uk or post to Toby Mattos, G Live, London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA.

Closing Date for Applications: Sun 30 October 2021
 

Senior Marketing Officer

Salary: £24-£28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

A key position within G Live's Marketing and Sales team, the Senior Marketing Officer is responsible for managing relationships with external promoters and suppliers; and the development, delivery and analysis of integrated marketing campaigns for shows, hospitality events, creative learning initiatives and our associated products and services. 

Operating across the full mix, but with a particular focus on content-based marketing, you will create high impact campaigns, deliver audience development initiatives and play a vital part in the development, administration and continued success ouf G Live's marketing strategy. You will be a confident communicator, with experience of working in a fast-paced marketing role, ideally in the Arts or wider cultural sector. You will be creative, have a good eye for detail and demonstrate a clear understanding of digital marketing best practice. Experience of managing projects and managing multiple stakeholders would be a bonus. Apply Now. 

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To apply send your completed Application Form and cover letter to applications@glive.co.uk or post to Ian Wilmot, G Live, London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA.

Closing Date for Applications: Ongoing
 

Casual Ticketing Assistant

Salary: £8.91 per hour
Employment Type: Casual

G Live are actively seeking to recruit a ticketing assistant to join our pool of casual staff, to work evenings in support of the Sales & Customer Engagement team. 

If you are a confident communicator with experience of working in customer service, and want to work on a casual basis (including evenings) in one of Surrey's leading live entertainment venues as it emerges from the challenges of the last 18 months, we would love to hear from you. 

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To Apply: Please send a CV and covering letter to applications@glive.co.uk telling us why you think you are best suited to this role, why it interests you and how we'll benefit from having you as a member of the team. 

Closing Date for Applications: Ongoing

Ongoing Recruitment 

Recruitment for these roles is ongoing and due to the high volume of applications, if you haven't heard back within a fortnight please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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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 the local community... or perhaps you simply want to meet new people and make new friends. Whatever your reason, volunteering with G Live is a really rewarding experience.

As a Volunteer Usher at G Live, you will be the face of the theatre, meeting and greeting our guests and ensuring that they have a fantastic experience every time they visit. We have an exceptional training programme that will help you to deliver the very highest levels of service, ensuring 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 too. 

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

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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.

Alison Flynn - Stage Door Administrator

"I started out as a casual member of staff with the Stage Door team. After several months working increasing numbers of hours and taking on more responsibility for the administrative duties undertaken by Stage Door, it was decided that it would be a good idea to have another permanent member of staff in the team. I was therefore invited to apply for a permanent contract which, I’m pleased to say, I was successful in obtaining."

 

Amanda Hamilton - Volunteer Co-Ordinator

"I came to G Live  when it opened with the intention of becoming a volunteer and thanks to my varied hospitality and customer service background, gained through working in the Cruise industry and also at the Royal Festival Hall / South Bank Centre,  I found myself being employed as Volunteer Co-Ordinator.

I combine this flexible and varied part time position with other interests and raising a family. G Live is a fast paced and exciting place to be involved, and the volunteers here play an important role in welcoming our patrons to the venue and making sure they have a fantastic customer experience. With around 130 volunteers at G Live, coming from different walks of life and bringing with them a wealth of experience, there is always plenty to keep me busy. I try to ensure everyone is kept up to date, match volunteer availability with performances, sign Duke of Edinburgh paperwork, write references and give support to volunteers looking for a first paid role or a return  to the workplace. 

As Volunteer Co-Ordinator I also represent the team at the venue’s weekly operations meetings and monthly Health and Safety meetings and make sure the volunteer team are fully briefed and compliant with operating procedures and health and safety requirements. "