Jobs at Kings Place

Background 

Kings Place is an award-winning, multi-arts venue in the heart of Kings Cross with an adventurous and critically acclaimed programme of music and spoken word.

Kings Place Music Foundation (KPMF) is the charity set up to run the music spaces at Kings Place, presenting a diverse range of music, spoken word and comedy. We aim to delight and enrich the lives of everyone who visits us.

We are independently funded and generate income through ticket sales, our development work, and the staging of world-class conferences and events.

Kings Place is a committed equal opportunities employer. We strive to provide our employees with a work environment free from discrimination where everyone can succeed and excel. We recognise that our organisation is enriched and strengthened by a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from everyone.

The Role 

We are delighted to announce the recruitment of Lighting Technicians to join the Kings Place Technical Team.

Based on discussions with clients/artists, production notes and venue house styles, lighting states are designed and plotted during setup and rehearsal. During the show, lights are operated either as a cue stack or as ‘busked’ faders (or both), depending on the style and needs of the event.

You should therefore have a good working knowledge of lighting to ensure the highest quality of technical delivery throughout all performances, events and conferences.

This is a flexible, hourly rate role with key duties including:

• Set up and operate in-house and hired lighting equipment during concerts & events
• Return all areas to standard post-show
• Maintain and conform to venue policies and procedures
• Work independently, including during out-of-office hours
• Ensure that all technical setups and installs follow the correct Health & Safety Codes of Practice, and correct PPE is used
• Routinely report equipment faults or issues to the relevant technical manager
• As a lighting technician, work with and assist other technical departments (Sound, Filming, Stage Management)

The Person 

We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and adaptability for single-day events. In a busy environment, you should have the ability to realise an artist’s vision as well as use your own initiative when required. Our ideal candidate will have experience working with musicians across genres, as well as strong customer service skills for our hire clients.

Kings Place is committed to training and development, supporting those with a proactive attitude to problem solving, a positive approach and a willingness to learn. Many of our staff work across disciplines (Stage Management, AV, Sound, Recording, Filming) and have been cross-skilled at Kings Place.

Full Job Description and Requirements here

Rate of pay: £17.95/hr + holiday and sick pay. Minimum call time per shift 4.5 hours.

Closing Date: 13th February 2026 at 6pm

To apply, please send CV and Covering Letter to recruitment@kingsplace.co.uk

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to help with your application, please contact us at recruitment@kingsplace.co.uk.

How would you like to lead exceptional visitor experience at ‘Kings Place – that most adventurous and forward-thinking of London’s venues’ (Telegraph), helping us welcome audiences to ‘some of the most innovative programming on the British music scene’ (Evening Standard)?

Join our Visitor Services team and play a vital role in shaping every visitor’s journey through Kings Place.

Background 

Kings Place is an arts centre in King’s Cross with a critically acclaimed programme of music, spoken word and festivals. We host an exciting range of events across genres and communities — from the London Podcast Festival, Folk Weekend and Songlines Encounters, to the EFG London Jazz Festival and Jewish Book Week.

We collaborate closely with Artistic Associates and partners including Aurora Orchestra, Alan Bearman Music, Black Lives in Music and OneTrackMinds. Kings Place is a place where audiences, artists and communities connect — and where exceptional front-of-house experience is fundamental to what we do.

We are independently funded, generating income through ticket sales, philanthropic support and a thriving programme of conferences and corporate events.

Kings Place is a committed equal opportunities employer. We strive to provide our employees with a work environment free from discrimination where everyone can succeed and excel. We recognise that our organisation is enriched and strengthened by a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from everyone.

The Role 

We are seeking a Visitor Services Manager – Front of House to join the Visitor Services team in a full-time, permanent position.

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of outstanding Front of House service across all public-facing operations, ensuring that every visitor feels welcomed, safe and supported. Working alongside the Head of Visitor Services, Senior Visitor Services Manager and FOH/Box Office leadership team, you will manage Duty Managers, FOH Supervisors and Assistants, championing excellence in customer experience and live-event operations.

In this key operational role, you will act as Duty Manager for concerts, events and conferences, ensuring smooth, safe and efficient delivery. You will also play a vital part in the organisation’s Health & Safety, Access and EDI working groups from an operational perspective.

The Person: 

This role is ideal for an experienced operational manager with a passion for live events and exceptional visitor experience.

You will bring: 

• Significant experience managing teams in a venue, arts centre, events space or similar public-facing environment
• Strong knowledge of arts or corporate event operations
• A proven commitment to high-quality customer service
• Excellent communication skills and confidence leading teams in live environments
• Strong organisational ability, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities
• A flexible, collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements for public venues

Full Job Description and Requirements here

Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: 8th March at 5pm

To apply, please send CV and Covering Letter to recruitment@kingsplace.co.uk

Kings Place operates a hybrid working model. The role is partially venue based, for meetings and collaborative working. Administrative work can be done remotely with line manager approval. Staff work approximately 60% on site and 40% WFH, and our standard office hours are 10-6, but this is open to flexibility.

This role is open to flexible working arrangements after successful completion of a probation period.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to help with your application, please contact us at recruitment@kingsplace.co.uk.

Background  

Kings Place is an arts centre in King’s Cross with a critically acclaimed programme of music, spoken word and festivals. We host an exciting range of events across genres and communities — from the London Podcast Festival, Folk Weekend and Songlines Encounters to the EFG London Jazz Festival and Jewish Book Week.

We collaborate closely with Artistic Associates and partners including Aurora Orchestra, Alan Bearman Music, Black Lives in Music and OneTrackMinds. Kings Place is a place where audiences, artists and communities connect — and where exceptional front-of-house experience is fundamental to what we do.

We are independently funded, generating income through ticket sales, philanthropic support and a thriving programme of conferences and corporate events.

Kings Place is a committed equal opportunities employer. We strive to provide our employees with a work environment free from discrimination where everyone can succeed and excel. We recognise that our organisation is enriched and strengthened by a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from everyone.

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to join our small and dynamic Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their finance career within a busy arts environment, supporting both the day‑to‑day running of financial operations and the organisation’s wider commercial and artistic activity.

The Role 

Working collaboratively as part of the Finance Team, the Assistant Management Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and accurate operation of our financial processes. The role supports the Finance Controller across all core finance functions, including purchase and sales ledger processing, artist settlements, VAT, cashflow monitoring, intercompany postings and monthly reconciliations.

You will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, maintaining up‑to‑date financial records, and supporting the production of management information used across the organisation. The role also liaises closely with programming, events, production and administrative teams, ensuring financial information is communicated clearly, consistently and with a business‑partnering approach.

The position also includes responsibility for PRS reporting, HMRC FEU withholding tax returns, training new staff on finance systems, and assisting with aspects of the monthly payroll process when required. You will play a key part in month‑end procedures, including balance sheet reconciliations and credit card administration, and contribute to ongoing improvements to systems and workflows.

The Person 

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, is highly organised and is motivated by accuracy, problem‑solving and supporting teams across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will bring experience of financial processes such as invoice processing, reconciliations, VAT and ledger management, with strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail. You will be a confident communicator, able to engage with non‑finance colleagues and follow up on queries professionally. A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work independently while supporting team objectives are essential.

Experience or interest in the arts and conferencing sectors is desirable, as is study towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT/CIMA/ACCA). Knowledge of web‑based accounting systems such as Aqilla is advantageous but not essential.

This role requires the ability to manage multiple tasks, work to tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities, especially during key financial periods.

Full Job Description and Requirements here

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Kings Place, London

Closing Date: 8th March at 5pm

Please note that the advert may close before the stated closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Kings Place operates a hybrid working model. The role is partially venue-based for meetings and collaborative working. Administrative work can be done remotely with line manager approval. Staff work approximately 60% on site and 40% WFH, and our standard office hours are 10-6, but this is open to flexibility.

This role is open to flexible working arrangements after successful completion of a probation period.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to help with your application. Please contact us at recruitment@kingsplace.co.uk.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: recruitment@kingsplace.co.uk