Vacancies
CURRENT VACANCIES
Events & Admin Officer
Deadline for applications: 12pm, Fri 27 Feb 2026
This is a great opportunity for someone organised, friendly, and confident working at the heart of a busy organisation. We’re looking for someone who brings a steady, positive approach and enjoys supporting people.
We welcome applications from all members of the community and are committed to an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Please note: this is a hands-on, sometimes physically active role involving room set-ups, moving equipment, and basic technical support.
To apply, please read the job description and email a completed application form to annaruth.peelcusson@exeterphoenix.org.uk with the subject ‘Events & Admin Officer - Job Application’.
Job Application Form (download)
In addition, please complete our online Equal Opportunities Form.
If you have any questions about the role, please call Anna-Ruth, our Venue & Visitor Services Manager, on 01392 667060 for an informal chat.
Weekend Bar Staff
Our sister venue the Mermaid is looking for new team members.
We are looking for weekend staff in our busy late night cocktail bar in Gandy St.
These are evening hours over Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and while bar experience is preferred, a positive attitude and a passion for great service is more important.
Staff benefits include free/discounted tickets to events at Exeter Phoenix as well as staff discount.
Apply with a CV and cover email to exetermermaid@outlook.com
Freelance Lighting Technicians
We are currently looking for freelance lighting technicians to work events at our venue.
Please contact mark.jasper@exeterphoenix.org.uk
Freelance Stage Technicians
We are currently looking for freelance stage technicians to build staging and turnaround our auditorium for events.
Please contact mark.jasper@exeterphoenix.org.uk
CHAIRPERSON FOR TRADING COMPANY
We are looking for an independent chair for the Board of our subsidiary trading company Exeter Arts Trading Services Ltd to help shape and guide this exciting part of our operations. This is the company which runs our trading outlets, the Café Bar at Exeter Phoenix, as well as our retail outlet Maker Mart and satellite bar The Mermaid. We are looking for someone with management experience in the hospitality industry, ideally also with an interest in the cultural, retail and events sectors and who is also non-conflicted. The post is unpaid and the commitment required is a minimum of chairing a quarterly Board meeting.
To register your interest and for more details please email Patrick Cunningham patrick@exeterphoenix.org.uk
CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
We regularly share creative opportunities from Exeter Phoenix and other organisations with our Creative Hub network.
Volunteering Opportunities
None of the day to day activity at Exeter Phoenix could be accomplished without our passionate team of volunteers and staff to make it happen.