We are currently seeking a Programme and Administration Coordinator to join our team. You will lead the companyʼs overall office and programme administration and work very closely with the Executive and Artistic Directors to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the offices and organisation. You will work with the Touring Producer, other members of the Theatre Centre team and freelancers to support the creative programme, schools and venues touring and Future Makers activity.

You will enjoy a varied and dynamic role in a small and busy team and have a clear commitment to the work we do. You will have a keen sense of the value of the arts, a commitment to inclusion and access and to social justice.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 hour week. Our core office hours are Mon - Fri 10 am – 4 pm, which means these are the hours we expect team members to be working between, with flexibility around when the remaining hours are worked (e.g. a full day being 9 am - 5 pm or 10 am - 6 pm). Flexible working hours will be necessary to fulfil the duties of the role and evening and weekend work may be required on occasion. We are open to discussing requests for flexible working but it is understood that this role is primarily office-based.

Salary: £26,000

Location: Theatre Centre is based at 1 Town Barn Road, Crawley, RH11 7XG and this role is seen as primarily office-based. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements including staggered or condensed hours and some working from home.

Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance applies.

ACCESS AND INCLUSION

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from communities that are underrepresented in the cultural workforce, particularly when considering disability, class and ethnicity, and people whose lived experience reflects the communities we work with. We guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the post and has a budget to support access. If you have any questions about Access please email Emma Rees, Executive Director at [email protected]

How To Apply

To apply, use our application portal HERE. The portal will ask you for:

• your personal details

• your personal statement in response to the Job Description and Person Specification (equivalent to a cover letter)

• your CV (a summary of your skills and experience)

Your personal statement is your opportunity to tell us about you, why you are suited to this role, and how your approach, skills and experience meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

You can either enter your written personal statement directly into the application portal, or upload a voice note, video, or presentation.

If something works better for you then feel free to email us and chat it through. You must complete this Equal Opportunities Form HERE along with your application.

We want to help you write the strongest application you can, so please bear in mind that we use a criteria-based scoring system to shortlist and we will make decisions based on what you tell us about how well your skills and interests align with the Job Description and Person Specification. If you’d like to know more about what this means, then please email [email protected].

PROCESS

• Your application will be read by at least two people.

• All interview candidates will receive the questions in advance.

• The first interviews will be via Zoom with captions available and the second interviews will be in person in our offices in Crawley. You will see at least two people at each interview.

• We will offer feedback to all unsuccessful candidates at each interview stage. We’re sorry but we will not be able to offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interviews.

KEY DATES

• Zoom drop in Q&A Monday 9 September, 5-6pm (online)
• Deadline for applications Monday 30th September, 12 noon
• First interviews Monday 7 October (online)
• Second interviews Monday 14 October (in person, Crawley)
• We’re offering a Zoom drop-in Q&A session for any questions you may have about Theatre Centre and the role. Book your place HERE.