Location
London

Hours
Permanent, full time

Salary
£32,000 per annum

About the Role
We are looking for an Assistant Communications Officer to join the National Theatre's Communications team. This hands-on role requires a proactive, can-do approach to support the execution of creative media campaigns alongside administrative and operational activities that deliver the National Theatre’s communications strategy. Working closely with the Communications Manager, Corporate and Campaigns, you will support integrated press and communications campaigns across key priorities, especially around our Learning programmes. You will also underpin the administrative needs of the wider Communications team and collaborate with the Show Publicity team to support campaigns across our three stages and on tour. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing press and internal materials, facilitating interview logistics, handling enquiries and requests, maintaining records and documents, processing and archiving production and publicity images, delivering business processes, monitoring media coverage, supporting events, and undertaking research.

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 – 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 on NT productions 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 on and around the South Bank
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Experience
Experience in PR, media or internal communications is essential.

About you
Demonstrable planning, administrative and organisational skills including the ability to manage a busy workload, multiple priorities, deadlines and fast-changing demands. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail combined with the ability to respond to daily demands effectively and efficiently. Collaborative team player who thrives in a busy environment.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and skills are required.