Assistant Policy Officer

National Theatre; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known cultural institution seeks an administrative coordinator to support policy objectives and stakeholder engagement. This role involves managing projects, communications, and developing relationships to advance public policy in the arts sector. Candidates should possess strong networking and written communication skills, with an interest in public policy related to the arts. Strong administrative skills are essential for managing tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Strong written communication skills tailored for different audiences.
• Experience in managing calendars, inboxes, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative tasks for the Policy team.
• Support delivery of projects and communications.
• Engage stakeholders to advance public policy objectives.

Skills

Collaborative networking

Strong written communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Public policy knowledge

Job description

This role combines administrative coordination, event support, stakeholder engagement, and public policy research. The post holder will play a key role in advancing the National Theatre's public policy and advocacy objectives, ensuring effective delivery of projects, communications, and relationships that support our strategic goals. The post holder will work as part of the Policy team within the Communications department.

• Collaborative and strong networker, able to build relationships internally and externally to support delivery of objectives.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Able to prioritise well, manage projects simultaneously and respond quickly and comprehensively to requests.
• Strong administrative skills, with experience managing calendars, shared inboxes, and spreadsheets and strong attention to detail.
• An interest in achieving change through influencing public policy and knowledge of the issues facing the subsidised arts sector and the National Theatre specifically.