Job Description

30 March - 30 August 2026
We currently have a number of seasonal vacancies for individuals with excellent customer service skills, a keen attention to detail, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to adapt quickly and easily to change, to join our Ticketing and Membership Services Team as we prepare for Festival 2026.
Under the direction of the Head of Ticketing & Membership Services, this role involves working 5 days per week on a roster that spans Monday to Sunday. The successful candidate will play an integral part in delivering exceptional customer service and supporting ticket sales and membership services for the Festival.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in all aspects of ticketing, membership, information, and online support services.
• Oversee the entire ticketing and information transaction process, including payments, exchanges, reprints, and resales, from initial enquiry through to dispatch.
• Manage daily financial transactions via Tessitura, identifying and resolving any issues in collaboration with the Finance Supervisor.
• Provide end-to-end membership servicing, including onboarding new members, handling membership renewals, setting up direct debits, and managing resignations.
• Operate the Front Desk on show days, providing face-to-face customer service and ensuring an exceptional visitor experience by answering queries, issuing tickets, and assisting with general performance-related needs.
• Support Glyndebourne's initiatives designed for members, customers, learning & engagement, development, and staff, recording all relevant activity.
• Work across departments to ensure the Glyndebourne Customer Experience exceeds expectations.
• Lead operations at Stage Door, acting as a gatekeeper for internal and external access to Glyndebourne.
• Operate the company post system and coordinate courier requirements for the company.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
ESSENTIAL

• Working knowledge of customer databases and web technologies.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Demonstrable keyboard skills with a minimum typing speed of 50pm and 100% accuracy.
• ? Proven experience in a fast-paced sales and customer service environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across various channels (in person, by phone, in writing).
• Ability to problem-solve, use initiative, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Keyboard skills 50w/min

DESIRABLE

• Excellent working knowledge of Box Office and general sales procedures.
• Knowledge of opera and an awareness of Glyndebourne's activities. Special Requirements
• Flexibility with working hours to suit the seven-day nature of the Customer Service operation.
• Commitment to working in a target-driven, service-based environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.

Any job offer will be conditional on enhanced reference checks
This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, have a passion for delivering exceptional service, and are able to adjust to new challenges and changes with ease.
Hours of Work
The contractual hours of work are 35 per week, worked over 7 variable days between Monday - Sunday, 8:00am to 11:00pm.
Contract dates are 30 March - 30 August 2026 with possibility for extension into our Autumn period.
Salary and Benefits
We can offer a weekly salary of 454.59 per week.
We offer 6.6 weeks' holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum pro rata.
We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world-class opera. For those without their own transport we have a free minibus service to and from Lewes railway station.
We also offer :

• Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
• Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
• Staff events
• Corporate Gym memberships
• Free Pilates and Zumba classes
• Free tea and coffee
• Free on-site parking
• An onsite Physiotherapist
• Cost price electric car charging
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Discount at various highstreet retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub

How to Apply
Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
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The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25 February 2026 with interviews to be held on w/c 2 March 2026
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The Glyndebourne Festival (running from May to August), features a programme of six operas in its 1,200-seat opera house, attracting audiences from around the world. The Autumn Season (October to December) extends Glyndebourne's reach, offering audiences the opportunity to experience fresh perspectives and new works in a dynamic and exploratory setting. Together, the Festival and Autumn Season welcome over 125,000 attendees annually, with many more engaging through online streaming and other digital platforms.
Remaining financially independent since its inception, Glyndebourne is a registered charity that relies on box office income, memberships, and donations to fund its operations. Committed to artistic excellence, audience development, and accessibility, Glyndebourne continues to expand the reach and appreciation of opera for all.
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