Production Admin Traineeship—18 Months in Theatre Producing

National Theatre Productions (ntp); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary staff tickets

25 days annual leave

Development Programmes

Interest-free season ticket loan

Enhanced sick pay

Family Friendly policies

Pension schemes

On-site staff canteen

Wellbeing programme

Discounted NT at Home

Volunteer leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

National Theatre is offering an 18‑month Traineeship as a Production Administrator in its Productions Team. Based at the National Theatre, Southbank, London, the role is full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and focuses on supporting the production office and senior leaders.

The programme blends office administration with hands-on exposure to commercial producing, transfers and touring. The successful candidate will develop project management, stakeholder handling and financial

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to act as a first point of contact.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of a busy production department by ensuring the office runs efficiently.
• Assist the Director of Commercial Producing and Managing Director.
• Contribute to day-to-day office operations and provide practical experience in commercial producing.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Office administration

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

National Theatre is offering an 18‑month Traineeship as a Production Administrator in its Productions Team. Based at the National Theatre, Southbank, London, the role is full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and focuses on supporting the production office and senior leaders.

The programme blends office administration with hands-on exposure to commercial producing, transfers and touring. The successful candidate will develop project management, stakeholder handling and financial