Job Details

This role is integral to the smooth running of the executive leadership office and requires a confident individual with strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and a commitment to accessibility and inclusive working practices.

This role includes responsibility for coordinating and managing the access requirements of the Artistic Director, ensuring they can carry out their work effectively and comfortably. This may involve liaising with access support workers, managing accessible formats, and ensuring the AD’s working environment and communications are fully accessible.

We will request a Basic Level Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of any conditional offer employment, in line with our Safeguarding policy. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience and skills to enhance and develop our working practice. We particularly encourage applications from Black people, people from the Global Majority, and candidates who self-identify as disabled. All candidates who self identify as disabled and who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Essential

• Proven experience in an executive assistant or high-level administrative role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Experience of or demonstrable commitment to supporting access and inclusion in the workplace.
• High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and other digital tools to manage schedules, documents and communications.
• Interest in the performing arts and / or theatre.

We encourage those with transferrable skills to apply and can offer training in certain areas if needed.