We are looking for an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive to join the National Theatre's Directors' Office team.

This role supports Kate Varah, as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive (EAED), providing proactive, discreet, senior-level support within a busy office and theatre environment.

The EAED will support Kate in delivering their role efficiently and effectively, focusing on significant and complex diary management to ensure smart and strategic prioritisation. They will source and / or draft correspondence, research notes, speeches and briefings as needed; develop, implement, and maintain systems as necessary; arrange local, national and international travel; co-ordinate the sector-wide leadership network that the NT provides administration support to; support a collaborative and values-driven working atmosphere within a dynamic environment.

As an engaged and diplomatic communicator, they would act as first point of contact for all matters relating to the ED, working in partnership with colleagues in the Directors' Office, Senior Leadership Team, and more widely across the organisation, as well as with artists and external parties. The EAED would be trusted to support or lead on projects as required, and act as an effective bridge for all relevant communications to ensure Executive awareness and involvement as necessary.

The successful candidates will have the following:

Experience in an assistant role within an Executive-level environment (corporate or charity sector)
Exceptional written and administrative skills, with a focus 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 minuting and report drafting


If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!


Working with us will give you..

Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
Enhanced sick pay
Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
Family-friendly employer - we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
On-site staff canteen and social facilities
On-site occupational health support
In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
Volunteer leave - one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
Discounts in the NT's bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 19th January 2026 at 12 noon.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.