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