We are looking for an Archive Engagement Coordinator to join the National Theatre Archive Team on a 15 month fixed term contract.
This newly created role, sitting within the National Theatre Archive team, will lead on the planning, administration and delivery of Archive-related events, activations, tours and other activity at the National Theatre’s iconic Southbank site, National Theatre Studio and offsite as we seek to build a more cohesive public engagement strategy.
The Archive Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for developing and delivering public engagement programmes, outreach, and activations that promote The National Theatre’s remarkable Archive and its role in understanding the National Theatre today, and in the future. This role involves working closely with the Archive team and wider Customer Experience and Commercial Operations directorate, to create engaging and informative public engagement experiences that highlight the National Theatre’s historical and cultural significance and utilise the archive collections in our care. The postholder will also assist the Digital Archives Manager (Co-Acting Archive Manager) with additional duties as required to support the wider activity of the National Theatre Archive.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience in creating and delivering public programming activity in a heritage, museum, gallery or commercial setting with a high degree of confidence in public speaking and interacting with audiences.
- Demonstrable understanding of how public engagement activities support the artistic and commercial goals of the National Theatre.
- Excellent research skills with a keen interest in the history of the National Theatre, the Southbank and the wider UK arts sector.
- Excellent verbal and writing skills, with a high level of accuracy in English.
- Experience in planning and delivering events, with a clear understanding of the role of logistics, timekeeping and resourcing in such activity.
- Experience of delivering digital content to audiences via online platforms, including social media.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
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Working with us will give you..
- Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
- 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
- Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
- Enhanced sick pay
- Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
- Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
- Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
- Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
- On-site staff canteen and social facilities
- On-site occupational health support
- In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
- Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
- Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
- Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
- Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
- Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
- Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Wednesday 10th December at 12 noon.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.