At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate performances and events, ensuring smooth planning and delivery.
- Company: Join the Byre Theatre team, a beloved venue in St Andrews.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible working options in a creative environment.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking rewarding work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team creating memorable experiences for audiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and financial processes, with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 20000 £ per year.
We're recruiting for a part-time Programme Administrator to join the team behind the scenes at the Byre Theatre. Join one of St Andrews' most-loved venues and help create memorable experiences for thousands of audience members every year. If you're organised, collaborative and enjoy making complex projects run smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a 0.5 FTE post, ideal for someone looking for rewarding part-time work in a creative and fast-paced environment. The Programme Administrator is a key behind-the-scenes role, working as part of a highly skilled team to deliver an exceptionally busy programme of performances, events and community activity. The successful candidate will be part of the Programme and Marketing team, coordinating the administrative processes that take performances and events from initial enquiry through to delivery and settlement.
Acting as a central hub of information, you'll work across departments, artists, visiting companies and partners to ensure the smooth planning and delivery of activity across the theatre. You'll also support financial administration, including event settlements and payment processing, while helping to maintain and improve the systems and processes that underpin the theatre's work.
The role is primarily based at the Byre Theatre in St Andrews, with some flexibility for home working where this supports the needs of the team and the theatre.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of administrative, financial processes and systems
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Ability to manage a variety of tasks, projects and priorities at one time
- Ability to suggest and implement robust solutions to improve processes and procedures
Interview Date: week commencing 6 July 2026
Programme Administrator employer: The Byre Theatre
Join the Byre Theatre, a cherished venue in St Andrews, where your role as a Programme Administrator will be pivotal in crafting unforgettable experiences for our audiences. We offer a supportive and collaborative work culture that values creativity and innovation, alongside opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment. Enjoy the flexibility of part-time hours with the chance to contribute to a vibrant community hub, making every performance a success.
