Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer

Discipline: Marketing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contact email: recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk
Job ref: 011486
Published: about 21 hours ago
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2025 10:00

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer to join the National Theatre Marketing Team.

As EA to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), this role has a primary focus in providing comprehensive administrative support to the CMO, in collaboration with the wider Directors’ office team and the CMO’s direct reports.

They will be responsible for delivery of smart and strategic diary management for the CMO and handling administrative tasks on the CMO’s behalf. This will be done in close collaboration with the key contacts (internal and external), including, where appropriate, acting as central point for preparation of related papers, meeting scheduling; comprehensive minute-taking is also required.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

  • Considerable experience in an EA / PA or senior-level equivalent administrative capacity within an Executive environment (business or charity sector)

  • Experience in formal minuting and report drafting

  • Proven experience in safeguarding sensitive and confidential information accordingly, with a core understanding of prioritisation

  • Excellent communication (in all mediums), interpersonal, and organisational skills, including building and maintaining key relationships in a senior space

  • Exceptional administrative and organisational skills, with a focus on complex and strategic diary management

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 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 10:00am.

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.