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RECRUITMENT PACK 2022 #YOUK NO W THEDRILL
THE DRILL Recruitment Pack 2022
WHAT’S THE DRILL?
Our Story / 3
From the ashes to a sustainable business / 4
What makes us tick? / 5
Transformation: Our Vision / 6
Why The Drill? / 8
Living in Lincoln / 9
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OUR STORY
THE LINCOLN DRILL HALL HAS BEEN AT In April 2021, Lincoln College Group
THE HEART OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY became the sole trustees of the Hall
SINCE IT WAS BUILT IN 1890. and have been working hard to secure
ORIGINALLY BUILT AS A MILITARY reinvestment in the venue, enabling it
TRAINING SITE, THE VENUE WAS to once again become a focal point in
REFURBISHMENT IN 2004 AND REOPENED our region, providing renewed support
AS AN ARTS AND COMMUNITY VENUE. of the arts, local culture and the
DUE TO EXTREMELY UNFORTUNATE community groups.
CIRCUMSTANCES, THE DRILL HALL Our goal is to create an offering of
CLOSED IN MARCH 2020, ALL STAFF WERE new and updated products and services
MADE REDUNDANT, ALL GRANTS CEASED, that inspire, entertain and, most
ALL SERVICES WERE CANCELLED AND THE importantly, connect and support local
DOORS WERE LOCKED. communities.
This an extremely exciting time in the
relaunch of The Drill. New staff have
the opportunity to shape the business
going forward, to create something
truly spectacular!
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FROM THE ASHES
TO A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
THE DRILL WILL BE A DESTINATION
BUSINESS ACROSS SEVERAL PILLARS:
LIVE PERFORMANCE, EVENTS, DINING,
FAMILY DISTRACTION AND EXHIBITION.
THE DRILL BY DAY THE DRILL BY NIGHT AS A MUCH LOVED VENUE, CREATIVE
AND CULTURAL HUB, THE DRILL WILL
A vibrant, engaging lunch and coffee A live-music venue where you can see ONCE AGAIN RE-ESTABLISH ITSELF AT
destination with background open a band and drink in the bar until THE HEART OF THE CULTURAL QUARTER,
mic music. closing time. BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SPACE
A school holiday destination with A calm, sophisticated restaurant bar FOR HIGH QUALITY TRAINING IN
daily arts and catering-based family destination where city dwellers can PERFORMANCE, MUSIC AND PRODUCTION
activities. have a relaxed meal and drinks. ARTS ALONGSIDE THE COMMERCIAL AND
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING.
A well-equipped exhibition and A general live performance venue
conference space with exceptional (theatre and comedy) where people can
catering packages. enjoy a relaxed meal before or after
the show.
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WHAT MAKES US TICK?
QUALITY CONSISTENCY
QUALITY
The Drill will gain a reputation for The Drill will be consistent. Our doors
quality. From the acts we book, to will be open and ready to welcome
the food we serve, and everything in visitors to be entertained, to meet and
between. Let’s fill this iconic building to eat, day after day. There’s always
with life and vigour and have no empty something going on at The Drill.
seats.
CONSISTENCY ENTHUSIASM PERSONALITY
ENTHUSIASM
We’re passionate and enthusiatic about At The Drill, we’re bold, loud and
what The Drill brings to our city and we here to make an impact. We’re an
will use this space to nurture a culture inclusive venue and community that
of creativity. embraces diversity and welcomes unique
personalities.
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TRANSFORMATION:
OUR VISION
THE HALL HAS PREVIOUSLY HOSTED MANY The new programme will provide a social Other aspects of the new delivery will
PERFORMANCES AND SHOWS BUT THE meeting space in the heart of the focus on peer support groups for mental
REOPENING WILL GO FURTHER... cultural quarter. A space to reconnect, health and signposting to professional
enjoy events and simply appreciate being services. Community groups will have
Local theatre companies will have with others once again. This will be a access to the facilities and The Drill
space to rehearse and perform to large unique offering in many ways, offering will work with those groups to organise
audiences, providing the public with the “Best of Lincoln” food and drink, events that align with their needs.
a programme that intertwines classic a veritable smorgasbord of what local
performance, revivals and modern producers have to offer! Every visit
writing. Music concerts, fetes and events will be an experience and not just an
will run alongside the new programme, activity; for example, shows will be
engaging both children and adults alike. accompanied by pre-event drinks and
There will be much more emphasis on canapes and post-event celebrations
promotion of these events through a new, with the opportunity to meet the
dedicated marketing strategy focusing producer and actors (something that
on links with key stakeholders. will be invaluable for those wishing
to pursue a career in the arts).
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WHEN WE REOPEN THE THREE OBJECTIVES AT
WE WANT THE HEART OF OUR VISION
To create an exciting, unique and 1 Commercial: Align brand, goal and
dynamic artistic programme. customer interests to generate
positive cash flow for the venue,
To sell 700,000 tickets a year.
allowing further investment in
To connect 780 young people with The Drill and the delivery of an
industry, and invest in arts careers. exceptional products and services
To support local businesses by offering.
generating more high profile awareness 2 Community: Commitment to meeting
of small, independent businesses. the needs of the public, vulnerable
To support Lincoln’s visitor economy communities, students and independent
by increasing productivity and businesses by building on the community
reversing some of the unemployment initiatives previously offered.
caused by the pandemic. 3 Curriculum: Establish synergies
To invest £1.55 million into the venue between The Drill’s offering and
for key refurbishments. arts curriculum. The Drill offers
an opportunity for new growth and
To be THE hub of activity for arts and
development, harnessing skills,
community in Greater Lincolnshire.
motivation and entrepreneurial
enthusiasm to reinforce the quality
and relevance of arts education
provision. 7THE DRILL Recruitment Pack 2022
WHY THE DRILL?
ARTS AND CULTURE OFFER NUMEROUS There is little disagreement that Arts
OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN A and Culture preserve and strengthen a
COMMUNITY FOR LEARNING, LEISURE, community’s sense of place, identity
ENTERTAINMENT, PERSONAL and creativity. Following the pandemic,
GROWTH AND CONNECTING GROUPS/ individuals and businesses are more
INDIVIDUALS. THERE IS A SPACE IN THE aware than ever that social interaction
COUNTY’S OFFERING TO PROVIDE A NEW builds community closeness, empowerment,
AND EXCITING PROGRAMME OF SHOWS civic pride and solidarity. People need
AND EVENTS. CURRENTLY, THERE IS new opportunities to connect following
NO VENUE IN GREATER LINCOLNSHIRE the impact of Covid-19 through as many
THAT COMBINES ARTS, CULTURE AND means as possible. The Drill represents
COMMUNITY IN A WAY THAT SUPPORTS a new start for the building as well
THE LIFECYCLE IN THE SECTOR (FROM as the community, as we move towards
EDUCATION TO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, a post-pandemic era.
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS TO
COMMERCIAL DELIVERY).
THIS IS SOMETHING YOU
CAN BE INVOLVED IN!
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LIVING IN LINCOLN
OUR CITY OF LINCOLN AND THE The city is easily walkable for visitors
SURROUNDING AREA IS RICH IN with good mobility - the main shopping
HISTORY, CULTURE, AND NATURAL and tourist area stretches from St Marks
LANDSCAPES, OFFERING THINGS TO DO Shopping centre in the south up to the
AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE Cathedral Quarter - known locally as
FAMILY TO ENJOY ALL YEAR ROUND. ‘Uphill’. Steep Hill, voted Britain’s
LINCOLN OFFERS AN EXPERIENCE Great Street, connects ‘downhill’ and
RICH IN HISTORY COMBINED WITH ‘uphill’ Lincoln. Yes, it is steep as its
INDEPENDENT BOUTIQUE SHOPPING, name suggests, but well worth the walk!
GREAT ARTS AND CULTURE AND A The city is surrounded by beautiful
WEALTH OF PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK. countryside ready to be explored with
walks and cycle routes, where you’ll
find quaint market towns, beautiful
scenery, and aviation history.
And the delights of Lincoln don’t stop at
the city - it doesn’t take long to reach
the Lincolnshire countryside or even the
east coast of England.
9Lincoln Drill Hall Free School Lane Lincoln LN2 1EY Phone 01522 873894 Email enquiries@lincolndrill.co.uk LINCOLNDRILL.CO.UK
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