We are looking for a Personal Assistant to the Deputy Artistic Director and the Director of Strategy to join the National Theatre Directors' Office Team.
The PA to the Deputy Artistic Director and Director of Strategy will work closely with the Deputy Artistic Director and the Director of Strategy to provide proactive support, including around their diaries, travel logistics and email inboxes.
This role will also provide support to the Associates, ensuring their diaries are up-to-date, and to be on hand to ensure the smooth running of their roles.
In addition, there may be the requirement to be involved in a range of other projects, which could be at any stage of development, across the breadth of the NT’s work.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Relevant experience in a Personal Assistant role, including diary and email management and an understanding of the requirements of interacting with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience working within theatre or performing arts, with an understanding of the unique demands and culture of the industry.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal confidently, personally, and positive with a wide range of contacts, including artists, producers, and production teams.
- Substantial administrative experience in a dynamic environment, ideally within the arts or cultural sector.
- Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritise and work accurately
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 Monday 9th June 2025 at 12 noon.
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.