We are looking for a Music Logistics Assistant to join the National Theatre Music Team.
The Music Logistics Assistant is an essential role assisting the creation and use of music in its many diverse forms across all areas of the NT’s programming.
In this role you will be assisting in the physical delivery of the department’s operational activities, as well as becoming part of the go to in-house resource team for music technology and preparation.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Music Logistics Manager, Sound & Video, Production, Props, Lighting and Stage Management departments to facilitate the integration of music into the rehearsal and performance process across all NT productions, including workshops and events.
This post has responsibility for assisting in the delivery of the department’s operational resources and is a hands-on role, working with music practitioners, our instrument collection and technology including the organisation and coordination of the maintenance and development of NT’s music resources and storage spaces
With ongoing training and development opportunities, you will stay at the forefront of best practices in this fast-paced, ever-evolving technical music arena. Join us in shaping the future of music at the National Theatre!
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A background in Music and or Music technology, or equivalent professional experience.
- Practiced manual handling skills and the ability to set up and strike instruments, keyboards, their operating systems and all related equipment as appropriate whilst coordinating with related departments.
- Proficient administrative, organisational and IT skills with the ability to learn and operate all departmental systems.
- The ability to use initiative, to prioritise, multi-task and manage your own time to meet deadlines.
- A proactive and collaborative approach to work with an open mind to new or different ways of working to build strong and close relationships with a wide range of internal and external colleagues.
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 Tuesday 22nd April 2025 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
We are committed to treating all our employees with dignity and respect. We support our diverse workforce to thrive in an inclusive and supportive working environment that is driven by our organisational values, mission and vision.
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 about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.