Job Title: Performing Arts Assistant Salary: 26,468 per annum, pro rataClosing Date: About the Role
We are looking for an organised, approachable and proactive Performing Arts Assistant (Variable Hours) to support the smooth running of activities within our School of Drama.
This is a varied role, providing practical and administrative support to staff and students and helping us deliver an excellent experience across our Performing Arts programmes.
What You Will Do
Youll be a key point of contact for activity taking place within our Playhouse Square studios and other teaching locations. Youll help coordinate the day-to-day delivery of teaching and student activity, working closely with colleagues across Leeds Conservatoire and with external venues and partners.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the smooth delivery of teaching and student activities within the School of Drama.
- Providing practical and administrative support to staff and students.
- Liaising with internal teams and external venues to help coordinate activity and timetabling.
- Acting as a first point of contact for external hire venues.
- Helping to ensure the Playhouse Square office is organised, well stocked and functioning effectively.
- Supporting administration relating to learning, teaching and promotional activity.
- Acting as a link between the School of Drama, the Students Union and students based at Playhouse Square.
- Creating and posting content across the School of Dramas social media accounts.
About You
Youll be someone who enjoys working in a busy, creative environment and can confidently manage a varied workload. Youll be approachable, organised and comfortable working with a wide range of people.
Youll have strong communication and administrative skills, good attention to detail and the ability to use your initiative to solve day-to-day problems. An interest in performing arts or experience of working within an education, arts or creative environment would be particularly welcome.
This role would suit someone looking for flexible work who enjoys being at the heart of a busy performing arts environment and contributing to a positive experience for students, staff and visitors.
Benefits
At Leeds Conservatoire, there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part timestaff).
- Generous Pension schemes
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- The Peoples Pension
- Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).Staff can also receive discounted tickets to The Venue.
- Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities -including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
SAFEGUARDING At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
- We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
- We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
Performing Arts Assistant, Leeds employer: Leeds Conservatoire
Leeds Conservatoire is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises creativity and professional development. With generous benefits such as extensive annual leave, pension schemes, and opportunities for flexible working, staff are supported in their personal and professional growth while contributing to a dynamic educational environment in the heart of Leeds. The institution's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion ensures that every employee can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the fields of film, TV, and games music education.
