We are looking for a Business Operations Support Assistant to join the National Theatre Business Operations and Support Team on an 18 Month Fixed Term Contract.
The purpose of the role
This new role will support the Deputy Director Business Operations Support in delivering:
- Operational efficiencies and cost savings throughout the NT
- Measurement of the NTs performance
- Reports for internal and external stakeholders
The Business Operations Support Assistant will support the delivery of projects across all departments at the National Theatre to optimise cross organisational working including improving processes and efficiencies. The post holder will support the collation and delivery of reports on business performance and streamline the National’s reporting against our Business Plan KPIs and SMART’s.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Demonstrable experience in an administrative or operational role.
- Strong IT skills especially use of excel to analyse data (eg pivot tables, linking data sets and look ups) and create reports that include charts and graphs.
- Logical thinker with experience of documenting operational processes step by step in narrative and flow chart form and identifying areas to improve and streamline.
- Able to communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority.
- Understanding of business operations (eg Finance, HR, IT) processes and best practice and experience in digitisation of processes.
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you…
Complimentary staff tickets for shows, subject to availability and policy.
Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
Generous sick pay
Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
On-site staff canteen and bar
Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Sunday 5th May 2024 at 11:59pm.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
People Department 2024