EA to the Chief Operating Officer

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer to join the National Theatre Directors' Office Team.

Job Description

As EA to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this role has a primary focus in providing comprehensive administrative support to the COO, in collaboration with the wider Directors’ office team and the COO’s direct reports. They will be responsible for delivery of smart and strategic diary management for the COO and handling administrative tasks on the COO’s behalf.

This role will provide varying levels of support for the Finance & Audit Committee, NT Food & Drink Board, Enterprises Board, and the Financial Planning Group. This will be done in close collaboration with the key contacts (internal and external), including, where appropriate, acting as central point for preparation of related papers, meeting scheduling; comprehensive minute-taking may also be required.

A key organisational focus over the next year will be delivery of substantive capital and improvement works. The EA will play a central and strategic role in the organisation and oversight of the related administrative complexities.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in an EA / PA or senior-level equivalent administrative capacity within an Executive environment (business or charity sector)
• Exceptional administrative and organisational skills, with a focus on 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 formal minuting and report drafting

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

How to Apply

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 12 noon.

Please apply here: https://jobs.nationaltheatre.org.uk/job/ea-to-the-chief-operating-officer-5960918