We are looking for a Props Office Assistant Buyer to join the National Theatre Workshops Team on a 12 month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will work to support the smooth running of the Props Department. The post will require some thinking on your feet, reacting to last minute requests, lifting and collecting heavier props to & from the theatre, associated buildings, markets & the high street. This includes undertaking show based work as well as non-show work alongside Senior Props Supervisors, Props Supervisors, and Props Buyers.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Some backstage experience on a range of professional projects such as Prop Buying, Stage Management, or as a petty cash buyer
- A passion and ability to research modern and period furniture, props and interior designs
- An awareness of sustainability and the impact within theatre production
- Confident with cash handling and inputting financial data
- An understanding of the H&S restrictions placed on items that are put onto the stage
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
- Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
- 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 10th February 2025 at 12 noon.
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