Vacancy at Belgrade Theatre Trust (Coventry) Limited
Welcome Host
Salary
£ 0
COVENTRY
Vacancy listed
05/08/2025
Application deadline
30/08/2025
Details
Volunteer Opportunity
Post: Welcome Host
Employer: Belgrade Theatre
Department: Front of House & Operations
Line Manager: Deputy FOH & Operations Manager
Reports To: FOH & Operations Manager
Step Into the Spotlight – Volunteer at the Belgrade Theatre!
Are you passionate about theatre, love connecting with people, and want to be part of something truly special? Then come join the show – not on stage, but as one of our incredible Front of House Volunteer Hosts at the iconic Belgrade Theatre!
As a Volunteer Host, you’ll be at the heart of the action, welcoming audiences into our beautiful theatre and help to create unforgettable theatre experiences from the moment guests walk through our doors. You’ll become part of a friendly, buzzing team that brings the magic of live performance to life – all while gaining valuable experience, building new relationships, and enjoying some fabulous perks!
From helping guests find their seats to supporting our ushers and being a calm, guiding presence during performances, you’ll be a vital ambassador for our theatre. No two nights are the same, and the energy is contagious!
Why Join Us?
- Invitations to exclusive Guest Nights and VIP events
- Be part of a vibrant arts community
- Free tea & coffee (because you’re essential!)
- Uniform provided – we’ve got you covered
- Join our special staff celebrations
- Car park reimbursement for every shift
- 10% off in our welcoming café
Whether you're a lifelong theatre lover, a people person looking for a rewarding way to spend your time or simply want to do something a little different – we want to hear from you!
So, are you ready to help make theatre magic happen?
Take your place in the spotlight. Volunteer at the Belgrade.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Give a warm welcome to our guests and help them feel right at home
- Guide audiences to their seats and facilities with confidence and care
- Support the showtime buzz by assisting our Ushers and Duty Managers
- Be a friendly face for all – including helping disabled patrons get comfortable
- Keep things running smoothly by checking tickets and keeping spaces clear
- Champion safety during every performance and help during evacuations if needed
- Encourage excitement about our shows and boost positive word-of-mouth
- Keep an eye on the crowd – from quieting chatty guests to stopping sneaky photos
- Help find lost property after the show – you might save someone’s night!
- Be a Belgrade ambassador – professional, passionate, and proud
- Spread the joy of theatre – one smile, one conversation, one show at a time
What We Would Like from You
ESSENTIAL
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Polite and friendly nature
- Ability to use own initiative
- A flexible and adaptable approach to fulfilling the duties of the post
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- To be punctual and reliable
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working with a volunteer scheme
- Interest in the theatre and arts
- Ability to think creatively
- Enthusiasm for proactive customer relationship building
Our Commitment to Equality
The Belgrade Theatre is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences—including but not limited to individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths or beliefs, disabilities, and neurodiverse conditions.
We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our creative community and strengthens our connection to the audiences we serve. Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to ensure that all employees and applicants feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full selves to work.
If you require any adjustments, accommodations, or assistance at any stage of the recruitment or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@belgrade.co.uk with the subject line ‘Application Assistance’. We will work with you to provide the support you need to make your application journey as accessible and comfortable as possible.
If you are applying through the Disability Confident Scheme, please reference that in your cover letter or application, and complete the disability confident survey via this link: Disability Confident Form
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM
The Belgrade Theatre is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, aiming to attract and work with staff from a wide diverse pool. The information that you give us on this form will be treated confidentially and stored on our HR database as statistical information only. This will be used to help monitor the diversity of applicants and to enable us to continue to develop policies and procedures regarding diversity and to submit required data to our funders. The information you supply will not be made available to anyone in any form other than anonymous data.
Please complete our monitoring form via this link:
Diversity & Equal Opportunities Form
At the Belgrade Theatre, we are dedicated to creating an
environment where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive and
contribute to telling powerful, diverse stories that reflect our
vibrant community.
The Belgrade Theatre is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences—including but not limited to individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths or beliefs, disabilities, and neurodiverse conditions.
We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our creative community and strengthens our connection to the audiences we serve. Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to ensure that all employees and applicants feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full selves to work.
If you require any adjustments, accommodations, or assistance at any stage of the recruitment or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@belgrade.co.uk with the subject line ‘Application Assistance’. We will work with you to provide the support you need to make your application journey as accessible and comfortable as possible.
If you are applying through the Disability Confident Scheme, please reference that in your cover letter or application, and complete the disability confident survey via this link: Disability Confident Form
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM
The Belgrade Theatre is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, aiming to attract and work with staff from a wide diverse pool. The information that you give us on this form will be treated confidentially and stored on our HR database as statistical information only. This will be used to help monitor the diversity of applicants and to enable us to continue to develop policies and procedures regarding diversity and to submit required data to our funders. The information you supply will not be made available to anyone in any form other than anonymous data.
Please complete our monitoring form via this link:
Diversity & Equal Opportunities Form
At the Belgrade Theatre, we are dedicated to creating an
environment where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive and
contribute to telling powerful, diverse stories that reflect our
vibrant community.
Apply Now And Become Part Of The Belgrade Story
Notes
Volunteer Role