Theatre Programming Assistant

Theatre Programming Assistant

Grade 4, £28,869 - £30,766 (inclusive of local weighting) depending on experience.
Part-time. 21 Hours PW
12 months Fixed Term.
Based in Hertford with the option for some home working.
Closing date: 18th May at Midnight.

Are you an organised and enthusiastic person who enjoys a working in a dynamic Arts environment?

We are looking for someone like you to join our team! If we are a good fit for you, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across the expansive programme at BEAM - a world-class Arts and Culture Destination with a range of live performance and cinema spaces.

What will you be doing?

- Assist in the planning and scheduling of programmes across stage, cinema and community spaces.
- Support the administration of the delivery of the creative programme offer in line with the programming strategy.
- Work within and contribute to administrative processes, systems and tools for the programming department, in line with those of the other departments.
- Oversee the department’s promotion and co-ordination of the administration requests for the hiring of the theatres, cinemas and community spaces, liaising with prospective Hirers as appropriate.

About you

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

- The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment working with a range of project leads.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience of cultural organisations. Programming an adventurous, progressive but commercially viable programme of events is a bonus.
- Experience of monitoring contracts from a range of entities, producers, promoters and hirers is a bonus.
- The ability to be an organised self-starter with excellent time management and communication skills.

What can we offer you?

- A stimulating and supportive work environment
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
- 26-29 days’ annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
- Employee well-being programme

Closing date: 18th May at Midnight.

Interviews will be held in late May 2025.

So, if you’re looking to make a difference in East Hertfordshire as a Theatre Programming Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.