At a Glance
- Tasks: Help organise and deliver exciting theatre events and productions at a vibrant school.
- Company: The Perse School, a leading institution in performing arts education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with flexible hours, perfect for those passionate about theatre.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make a real impact in the performing arts community.
- Qualifications: A Level education and experience in administration, especially in arts.
The predicted salary is between 28922 - 28922 £ per year.
- Vacancy
- Type: Permanent, Full Time (Term Time only plus 15 days, 37.5 hours per week)
- Start: September 2026
- Overview
The Perse School is seeking to appoint a Theatre Administrator to work within the Perse Drama and Theatre Department.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and adaptable individual to contribute to the smooth running of the department.
The Perse Drama and Theatre Department is a vibrant and ambitious part of the Schools performing arts provision, based in the Peter Hall Performing Arts Centre.
The department offers pupils opportunities to develop as performers, theatre: makers, technicians, designers and creative collaborators, supported by excellent facilities including a flexible auditorium, rehearsal and exhibition spaces, dressing rooms, props and wardrobe stores, workshop and production areas.
The Perse Academy of Performing Arts, known as PAPA, forms part of The Perse's wider performing arts provision.
It offers drama, musical theatre, dance and singing opportunities for children and young people and is open to all.
PAPA welcomes a broad range of ages and abilities, encouraging confidence, creativity and community through high: quality performing teaching and performance opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the organisation, development and successful delivery of PAC events, school events and drama productions, and the Perse Academy of Performing Arts.
- Maintain the PAC calendar on Share Point.
- Liaise closely with the director and production manager, responsible for administrative elements of school productions.
- Assist with sourcing props and costumes for school productions.
- Publish production rehearsal schedules to pupils and parents.
- Communications
- Create Perse Posts for all school production communications.
- Assist with all Perse Theatre and PAPA social media accounts.
- Produce and publish theatre and PAPA newsletters.
- Front of house / box office
- Act as Front of House Manager for some events in the PAC providing a high: quality front of: house service (training will be provided).
- Manage the schools online box office for Theatre events including responding to enquiries regarding tickets.
Skills and Experience
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, ability to plan and prioritise, whilst multitasking across a range of areas of responsibility.
- ICT skills.
- Problem solving skills and a solution based approach to complex situations.
- Initiative, using judgement of when to inform senior staff of issues arising.
- Proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- Experience working with young people and empathy for pupils, parents, staff and the community.
- Experience of working in venues, either front or back of house.
- Respects and values the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work.
- Experience of administration in a busy environment.
- Strong written communication and proofreading skills.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Experience in Arts Administration.
Qualifications
- A Level (or equivalent) education.
- Degree and relevant administration experience.
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