Job Ref: ABB1126
Branch: Abbey Theatre Dublin
Location: Abbey Theatre, Dublin
Salary/Benefits: € 15.000 year
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Posted date: 24/07/2026
Closing date: 07/08/2026
As Ireland’s national theatre, the Abbey Theatre’s ambition is to enrich the cultural lives of everyone with a curiosity for and interest in Irish theatre, stories, artists and culture. Courage and imagination are at the heart of our storytelling, while inclusivity, diversity and equality are at the core of our thinking. Led by Co-Directors Caitríona McLaughlin (Artistic Director) and Mark O’Brien (Executive Director), the Abbey Theatre celebrates both the rich canon of Irish dramatic writing and the potential of future generations of Irish theatre artists.
Our stories teach us what it is to belong, what it is to be excluded and to exclude. Artistically our programme is built on twin impulses, and around two questions: “who we were, and who are we now?” We interrogate our classical canon with an urgency about what makes it speak to this moment. On our stages we find and champion new voices and new ways of seeing, our purpose – to identify combinations of characters we are yet to meet, having conversations we are yet to hear.
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Job Title: Facilities Assistant
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Provide support to the facilities manager and facilities technician on a variety of maintenance/
facilities projects.
- Conduct routine cleaning and daily facilities duties that will ensure that service levels are upheld
and support structure maintained when off site.
- Ensure the outside of all our premises are cleaned daily.
- Liaise with service providers to ensure effective operation of cleaning, waste and recycling services
to ensure a consistent high standard, reliable service and a positive relationship. Ensure staff
awareness to improve efficiency.
- Conduct regular cleaning and facilities inspections to ensure that all health and safety guidelines
and highest cleaning standards are achieved.
- Ensure that all services are meeting budget requirements and endeavour to reduce costs where
possible.
- Recommend and implement regular improvements in cleaning, waste and recycling services.
- Conduct cost effective analysis of cleaning and waste management suppliers working with the
Facilities Manager to implement recommendations.
- Take an active role in the Abbey's Green Committee relating to cleaning, recycling and waste
management.
- First point of contact for all issues or queries relating to cleaning, waste and recycling management
while ensuring a prompt response.
- Manage purchase orders and ensure cleaning documentation is accessible and managed
appropriately.
- Conduct all Abbey Theatre business in accordance with best practice and an awareness of the
National Theatre’s goals and objectives.
- Any other duties as may be deemed reasonable and appropriate.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
The post holder will have:
- At least one years’ experience in a busy facilities team
- PC literate - basic understanding of PC use, email, system information, document updating
- An interest in sustainability
- Some experience working within a trade is preferable but not essential
- Attention to detail concentration required
- The ability to communicate effectively, both over the telephone and face to face is essential
- Ability to accurately complete tasks assignments responsibilities in timely manner
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills
- Experience of working within a fast-paced office environment
- Dependable and flexible, able to work independently as well as part of a team
- A basic understanding of good health safety practices
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Posts: Part time permanent contract.
Salary: € 15.000 year
Probationary period: 6 months.
Holidays: 24 days per annum (including Good Friday and Christmas Eve) pro rata.
Public Holidays: 9 Public holidays per annum pro rata.
Pension: The Abbey Theatre provides employees with access to a pension scheme and will match
contributions up to 5.5% of salary. Employees must contribute a minimum of 3% to avail of employer
contributions. Contributions are made through payroll.
Life Assurance: The Abbey Theatre Group Life Assurance plan provides a benefit to all employees of 4 times
annual salary in the event of death while in service.
Bike to work/ Bus Eireann/Luas/ Dart Tax Saver
Employee Assistance Programme: This is a free, confidential service, which is available to employees at any
time, providing immediate access to fully qualified, accredited counsellors and information specialists.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send the below information:
- Up to date CV
- Cover letter
(Outlining why you want this particular post and highlighting the skills and experience that you could
contribute)
Closing date: 07/08
As Ireland’s national theatre, the Abbey Theatre’s ambition is to enrich the cultural lives of everyone with a curiosity for and interest in Irish theatre, stories, artists and culture. Courage and imagination are at the heart of our storytelling, while inclusivity, diversity and equality are at the core of our thinking. Led by Co-Director’s Caitríona McLaughlin (Artistic Director) and Mark O’Brien (Executive Director), the Abbey Theatre celebrates both the rich canon of Irish dramatic writing and the potential of future generations of Irish theatre artists.
Our stories teach us what it is to belong, what it is to be excluded and to exclude. Artistically our programme is built on twin impulses, and around two questions: “who we were, and who are we now?” We interrogate our classical canon with an urgency about what makes it speak to this moment. On our stages we find and champion new voices and new ways of seeing, our purpose - to identify combinations of characters we are yet to meet, having conversations we are yet to hear.
