Executive Assistant

English National Ballet Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

English National Ballet Ltd is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer in a fast-paced arts environment.

You will coordinate board meetings, manage essential communications, and act as a key contact for Trustees, ensuring timely information flow and project delivery.

The role also involves leading and developing the Artistic Administrator to maintain a high standard of service across the Executive Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing executive administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage priorities, workflows, lead times and dependencies for critical activities.
• Calm under pressure managing a varied workload while prioritizing tasks.
• Experience with governance, contracts, invoices and expense claims processes.
• Strong professional network across a busy organization.
• Some line management experience and ability to develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support and coordination for the Executive Director and COO.
• Coordinate ENB Board meetings and sub-committees; serve as contact for Trustees.
• Support the Executive team and senior management with information and communications.
• Undertake project work including research, analysis, and document prep.
• Line manage and develop the Artistic Administrator to ensure high service.

Skills

Executive support

Time management

Stakeholder management

Governance knowledge

Job description

Executive Assistant

Application Deadline: 9 September 2026

Department: Executive

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £36,000 to £38,000 per annum

Description

About the role

English National Ballet (ENB) are looking for an Executive Assistant who will provide key support to the Executive Director and the Chief Operating Officer. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth and effective communication between the Executive Office and the other departments, whilst being a key point of contact for ENB’s Trustees and providing key support to planning and decision-making processes. If you are focused, proactive and have a proven ability to work professionally in a fast-paced environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Your main responsibilities as Executive Assistant will include:

• Provide a range of executive assistance, administration and coordination services to the Executive Director (ED) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), acting as an ambassador for the Executive Office.
• Provide administration and coordination services for the meetings of the ENB Board of Trustees and its principal sub-committees, acting as key point of contact for the Trustees and co-opted members of sub-committees.
• Support the Executive team, and the wider senior management team (functional directors) with key administrative information and effective communications and workflows.
• Undertake project work for the Executive Office as required, including research and analysis, be a point of contact for advocates and key stakeholders, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Line manage and develop the Artistic Administrator to ensure a high level of service and reliability is provided to the Artistic Director.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrable experience of strong performance in providing a first-rate administrative service to senior executives, working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to get up to speed on priorities, workflows, lead times and dependencies for all business-critical activities.
• Ability to work well in a pressured environment, managing a varied workload while being able to focus on priorities, and to remain calm during difficult situations.
• Experience with business and finance processes in a professional office such as governance matters, contracts, invoices, expense claims.
• Experience of having nurtured and sustained a strong professional relationship network across a busy company or team.
• Some experience in line management, with the ability to create a work environment where team members can learn and do their best work.