Company Assistant

People Dancing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization is seeking a Company Assistant to provide administrative and logistical support across all teams. The successful candidate will handle tasks such as booking travel, managing office inquiries, and organizing events. Ideal applicants should have experience in administration and strong communication skills, particularly within the arts or charity sectors. This key role ensures the smooth running of the organization while supporting the Senior Management Team. Deadline for application is January 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, ideally within arts or charity sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for the New Adventures office.
• Support booking travel and accommodation for SMT.
• Organize internal company events and away days.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

We are hiring a Company Assistant to work closely across all teams by providing quality administrative and logistical support across the Company’s activities. The role provides general administration and PA duties to the Senior Management Team and works closely with all areas of the organisation.

Working closely across all teams the Company Assistant will support Matthew Bourne's artistic vision by providing quality administrative and logistical support across the Company's activities.

This is an important role at the centre of the New Adventures team. The role provides general administration and PA duties to the Senior Management Team and works closely with all areas of the organisation to ensure the smooth delivery of our activity and the efficient day-to-day running of the organisation.

Knowledge & Experience

• Do you have experience in administration, or training relevant to an administrative role, ideally within the arts or charity sectors?
• Are you confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly (e.g., CRM platforms, accounting software)?
• Do you have demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities?
• Do you have experience communicating professionally with a broad range of stakeholders?

Skills & Attributes

• Do you have strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively?
• Do you have a positive, approachable attitude with a willingness to support colleagues across the organisation?
• Are you proactive, able to plan ahead and solve problems, and respond to changing priorities?

Job Responsibilities

Below is a summary of some of the responsibilities, please see the job pack on our website for a full list:

• Act as the main point of contact for the New Adventures office including being the first point of contact for enquiries by telephone and by email
• Supporting SMT to book travel and accommodation and processing expense claims as required and in line with company policy
• Take minutes of subcommittees (if needed), working groups and other meetings and circulate them to the team, and arrange links for hybrid versions of these meetings
• Take a lead on organising internal company events and away days, booking event spaces and arranging hospitality
• Support the Operations Manager to ensure that contracts or agreements are in place with all partners and freelancers including through maintenance of the centralised contracts log
• Oversee the maintenance of office services and equipment including being responsible for the administration of equipment hire externally and in-house.

How to Apply

For a full list of requirements, please see the job pack on our website - link below.

Deadline

Friday 9th January 2026 @ 10am.

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1RE
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