National Theatre
EA to the Chief Operating Officer
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Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer to join the National Theatre Directors' Office Team.
Role Overview
As EA to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this role has a primary focus in providing comprehensive administrative support to the COO, in collaboration with the wider Directors’ office team and the COO’s direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivery of smart and strategic diary management for the COO
- Handling administrative tasks on the COO’s behalf
- Providing varying levels of support for the Finance & Audit Committee, NT Food & Drink Board, Enterprises Board, and the Financial Planning Group
- Acting as a central point for preparation of related papers, meeting scheduling, and comprehensive minute-taking may also be required
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Organisational Focus
A key organisational focus over the next year will be delivery of substantive capital and improvement works. The EA will play a central and strategic role in the organisation and oversight of the related administrative complexities.
Additional Duties
In addition to having primary responsibility to the COO, this role will provide administrative support to the Legal team, including invoice and expenses management, and diary coordination where required.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Considerable experience in an EA / PA or senior-level equivalent administrative capacity within an Executive environment (business or charity sector)
- Exceptional administrative and organisational skills, with a focus on complex and strategic diary management
- Excellent communication (in all mediums), interpersonal, and organisational skills, including building and maintaining key relationships in a senior space
- Proven experience in safeguarding sensitive and confidential information accordingly, with a core understanding of prioritisation
- Experience in formal minuting and report drafting
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Application Process
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Deadline
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 12 noon.
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