Office Assistant

Title: Office Assistant

Salary: £23,400 FTE (FTE is 37.5 hours)

Level: Entry-Level

Contract: Permanent

Location: Lyric Theatre, Belfast (in-person)

Hours: Negotiable between 20 and 30 and open to negotiation on pattern

Holidays: 20 + BHs (pro rata)

Benefits: Additional paid day off for your birthday; free theatre tickets; free beverages; discounted food; access to free counselling;

How to Apply: Via our website: https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/about-us/jobs

Are you someone who loves keeping things organized and enjoys a bustling, creative environment? We are looking for an efficient, flexible and personable Office Assistant with a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for admin to join our team at the Lyric Theatre! Your main mission? To provide top-notch administrative support across the theatre, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Career Path

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about admin support and eager to grow their career in this field. It's an entry-level position, perfect if you’re starting your first career or making a switch to a new one.

Key Duties

Your primary focus will be providing admin support to our Senior Producer and Programming and Producing teams, but you’ll also flex across other departments, waving your magic admin wand depending on what's happening in the theatre.  Visit our website for the full Job Description but here’s a general idea of your main tasks:

• Provide admin support for a variety of departments across all stages of production timeline
• Collate, format, print and distribute paperwork for productions
• Facilitate room bookings and setup
• Manage diaries for team meetings and external stakeholders
• Maintain accurate archive details
• Enter data and collate reports

Essential Criteria

1. A minimum of six months of experience providing administrative support in a busy, fast-paced environment.

2. Grade C or Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualification.

3. Demonstrably IT literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

5. Experience in successfully prioritizing multiple time-sensitive tasks efficiently.

Desirable Criteria

If a large number of applicants meet the Essential Criteria, the following Desirable Criteria may be applied to shortlist for interview:

1. Experience working in a small to medium organization (approximately 150 employees or fewer).

2. Experience working in the charity or arts sector.

3. Business Administration qualification.

Visit our Career Page on our website for more information about the theatre and to access the full Job Description and links to our Application Form.

https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/about-us/jobs