Production Administrator Crowthorne, England
Job description
Wellington College is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils.
We have an exciting new opportunity and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Production Administrator to join the team in our Drama department on a (Term Time Plus = 42 weeks) 40 hours per week, permanent basis. Flexibility is key as this position will include some evenings, some weekends and also trips.
As well as an attractive salary and an excellent opportunity to further develop, our staff benefits* a contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity / paternity schemes, a generous health scheme including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to a health cash plan, a cycle to work scheme, discounted staff membership to the Fitness Club, a free lunch whilst on duty and free parking.
- Staff benefits are based on a full-time role and will be available / pro-rated as applicable
Dedication, hard work and passion will see you go far at Wellington College, we value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop existing and gain new skills with career progression opportunities available.
About the role:
To assist with the efficient running of a very busy and successful performing arts programme through comprehensive administrative support to the Directors of Drama and Dance.
To support the Speech and Drama programme with effective administrative help from exam organization and stewarding to supporting the teachers in their day-to-day programme.
Key responsibilities (Please see JD for full requirements):
- Assisting with the production of plays and shows: this might include assisting the co-ordination of costume, makeup and props student groups as well as assisting with any support for rehearsals as necessary. This might also include the ordering of scripts/scores for plays and musicals.
- Assisting the Events team and Theatre and Technical Manager with the set up for ticketing
- (TicketSolve) and event support (GWA and CLT) for plays, musicals and shows. This is also in conjunction with the music administrator.
- Marketing of events through posters and other publicity as well as dealing with any social media content. Putting together programmes and organizing photos of casts.
- Overseeing the day to day administration of the drama and dance departments in liaison with the Directors of Drama and Dance, particularly in respect of production assistance and admin.
- Liaising with the Arts Administrator in linking with local schools and feeder schools and encouraging support for events at Matinee performances.
- Being a point of contact with regards the Speech and Drama Centre, with parents, students and staff.
- Assisting the Director of Drama with recruitment of Speech and Drama Department staff and in liaison with the Instrumental and Lamda Administrator, ensure all Speech and Drama teachers understand the processes of teaching at Wellington (all Speech and Drama teachers are self-employed) and understand the use of Socs (software used to organize and register lessons
So, if you are committed to contributing towards the College community, think you’ve got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please apply now.
For further details, (please apply via our website only), please visit the Support page of our website at https://wellingtoncollegerecruitment.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/
Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.
