We are looking for a Directors' Office Assistant to join the National Theatre Directors' Office on an 18 Month Fixed Term Contract.
The Directors’ Office Assistant will provide proactive, day-to-day logistical and administrative support across all areas of the Directors’ Office, supporting the Executive (the Director, Executive Director, and members of the Executive Committee) at the National Theatre, and providing a friendly and efficient welcome to all external visitors to the office.
With a unique opportunity to be part of the rhythm of the Directors’ Office, the Directors’ Office Assistant would enable opportunity for engagement across all aspects of the organisation and play an active, engaged role in the smooth-running of the department.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Good administrative and IT skills, with the ability to deliver work accurately and with great attention to detail, continually respecting confidentiality and discretion.
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills, with experience of being or willingness to be a central point of welcome to all, and ability to build effective relationships to support that environment.
- Good organisational and time-management skills, with an ability to work calmly, collaboratively, and effectively.
- An able and engaged team player, with experience of multiple workflows, alongside the ability to work independently and with initiative.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you…
Complimentary staff tickets for shows and backstage tours, subject to availability and policy
25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
Generous sick pay
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 some of the world’s leading practitioners
Discounted access to NT at Home
Volunteer Leave – paid day a year to volunteer for your chosen charity
Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, 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
We particularly welcome applications from Global Majority communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer.
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 13th December 2024 at 12 noon.
Unfortunately, we are unable to progress an application for this role if you do not currently have (or would be able to obtain) an ongoing right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor candidates under a work visa for this role because the role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK government’s requirements for the Skilled Worker visa route. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
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