People and Governance Coordinator

ROYAL COURT THEATRE; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural charity in Camden Town is seeking a motivated individual to provide high-quality coordination and administration support. The role involves overseeing HR procedures, managing correspondence, and developing as a trusted People Partner. Ideal candidates will have experience in administration, HR, and strong communication skills. This position offers valuable insights into the internal operations of the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative role within a busy office environment.
• Practical experience in HR and/or recruitment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key HR procedures and maintain records.
• Coordinate trustee and board activity.
• Develop as a trusted People Partner for Front of House and Catering teams.
• Handle a high volume of correspondence and confidential information.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Overview

This role is central to the internal operations of the Royal Court, providing high-quality coordination and administration that underpins how we support our staff, deliver effective governance, and maintain a positive workplace culture. The postholder will oversee key HR procedures, systems and records (including recruitment and payroll support), coordinate trustee and board activity, and ensure clear and consistent internal communications across all teams. Please note we\'re not responsible for the content of job ads, as they\'re posted by the recruiter. We\'ll aim to resolve the reported issue and we\'ll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

Alongside this core administration, the role offers an opportunity to develop as a trusted People Partner for our Front of House and Catering teams, providing first-line guidance on people matters and gaining insight into the internal management of a leading cultural charity. Handling a high volume of correspondence, processes, and confidential information, the post requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and discretion. The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience in an administrative role within a busy office environment (not necessarily arts-specific).
• Have practical experience in HR and/or recruitment, ideally supporting onboarding, payroll processes and employee lifecycle documentation
• Have excellent written and verbal communication, with attention to detail and the ability to tailor communications for different audiences.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, balancing competing priorities