We are looking for an Office Administrator and Assistant to the Managing Director to join our NTP Department on an 18 month fixed term contract.
Please note: Due to high levels of interest, we will be closing this role on Monday 9th September. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
Contract Type: 18-month contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post’s requirements. We would be open to a discussion and requests for alternative, part-time hours and work patterns as well a potential job share. Please do state in your application if this would be something you would like us to consider for you. Please note that due to the nature of the role it is expected that the post holder will be based in the office full-time.
Salary: £27,560 per annum
Responsible to: Head of General Management
Purpose of the role
The Office Administrator and Assistant to the Managing Director will support the work of a busy production department by ensuring that the office runs in an efficient manner. They will also carry out administrative duties for the Managing Director.
The successful candidate will have the following:
They will be a helpful and approachable person who is comfortable being a first point of contact for the NTP office
Experience of office management and administration including diary management; organising travel; and processing invoices
Excellent organisational skills with experience of managing immediate and long term deadlines
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative, and to be able to work calmly under time pressure
Computer literacy including knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience of handling confidential information with discretion
A willingness to occasionally work unsociable hours
An interest in and understanding of the theatre sector and the National Theatre.
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, 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 Monday 16th September 2024 at 10:00am.
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