Assistant Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join our team!
The Light is looking for an Assistant Manager to work in our dedicated, friendly team and be at the heart of the action.
As an Assistant Manager , you will support the management team with the smooth running of all day-to-day operations of the venue.
A successful Assistant Manager is enthusiastic and motivated with the ambition and determination to successfully lead and inspire a team. They will achieve this by demonstrating our core values combined with their own individual leadership and style.
What we are looking for:
- Enthusiastic with a passion for hospitality, film and/or leisure
- Previous supervisory experience
- Comprehensive knowledge on Food Safety, Health and Safety and licencing laws and regulations
- Confident working with technology and software systems
- Good numerical skills and commercial mindset
- Able to consistently demonstrate our core values.
- Leadership and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Attention to detail.
- Able to work both autonomously and part of a team.
- A desire to progress.
- Charismatic, confident and a proud ambassador of the Light.
Our Perks:
- Fun and exciting working environment
- Employee discounts
- Free cinema tickets for family and friends
- Great training
- Career progression
- Health cash plans
- Private medical insurance
- Wellbeing support
- Pension scheme
- Up to 28 days holiday
Please note: flexibility is key. You must be willing to work evening shifts, weekends, bank holidays and school holiday periods.
If you have management experience in a hospitality led environment and a warm, friendly and engaging personality, we would love to hear from you!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Manager roles across The Light's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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