We are looking for a Touring Coordinator to join the National Theatre National Partnerships Team on a 9 Month Fixed Term Contract.
The purpose of the role
The Touring Coordinator will provide support for the planning, scheduling, management, and educational wraparound of the schools’ tour. In addition, this role will support the delivery of audience development activity, learning events, and workshops around the large-scale tour of War Horse.
The National Theatre is committed to touring, including into schools nationwide, and developing sustained relationships with partner theatres, schools, communities and young people. Each year, NT Learning produce a secondary schools’ production which tours across the country into school halls. Our next production will tour to schools across the country for a total of 9 weeks. For thousands of young people, this show will be their first experience of live theatre.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- An interest in arts engagement and learning.
- Excellent organisational and administration skills in a professional organisation with attention to detail, including experience of booking travel, raising PO's and invoices, scheduling meetings, and the ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines.
- A proven interest in producing theatre
- The ability to work on own initiative showing a proactive approach to work.
- Excellent computer literacy (Word, Outlook, Teams, advanced use of Excel) and the ability to produce accurate work.
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 17th June 2024 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