We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator with a passion for theatre and the arts, to join our team at the Riverfront as Productions Executive.
Hours, Pay and Benefits
Hours:
Full time (37 hours per week)
Predominantly working Monday-Friday, but with some weekend work required
Pay:
Starting at £25,596 per annum
Rising to £26,206 per annum after successful completion of six-month probationary period
Benefits:
33 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays)
Access to generous pension scheme
Free Newport Live membership
Employee wellbeing programmes
Discount in our cafes
Access to Colleague discounts for shows/events
Cycle to Work scheme
Key Experiences and Qualifications
Essential for your application:
Excellent administrative or co-ordinator experience
Confident IT user; quick to pick up new skills for various system use
Unfazed when working in a busy environment
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Practical understanding of financial processes / procedures
Beneficial to your application:
Ability to communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English)
Previously worked in an arts or cultural environment
Similar experience in programming events
Understanding the workings of a charitable trust / not-for-profit organisation
Role Requirements
Reporting into the Head of Theatre, Arts and Culture, you will need to be a highly organised multi-tasker who can effectively prioritise workloads and is comfortable working with minimal supervision.
Main responsibilities will include:
Being a principal contact for all aspects of programming, including negotiating terms, and providing relevant contracts and documentation
Supporting our Customer Services team with managing external hirers for the venue
Ensuring smooth planning and delivery of events, through effective colleague collaborations
Collate and process data and reports
Support with setting and reviewing sales and targets; ensuring all associated reports and documents are updated for required deadlines
If you would like further information on the role and expectations, please contact our Head of Theatre, Arts and Culture, Sharon Casey, by emailing [email protected] or telephoning our Customer Services team on 01633 656 757.