Theatre Programming Assistant

BEAM, Hertford, SG13 8EQ
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Details: 1 year fixed term, hours/ days flexible
Salary: £28,869 - £30,766 inclusive of local weighting
Working Hours: 21 hours per week, details TBA
Job Category: Communications, Strategy and Policy
18/05/2025 - 9 days remaining

Job Introduction

Theatre Programming Assistant

 

Grade 4, £28,869 - £30,766 (inclusive of local weighting) depending on experience. 

Part-time. 21 Hours PW

12 months Fixed Term.

Based in Hertford with the option for some home working.  

Closing date: 18th May at Midnight.

 

Are you an organised and enthusiastic person who enjoys a working in a dynamic Arts environment?

 

We are looking for someone like you to join our team! If we are a good fit for you, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across the expansive programme at BEAM- a world-class Arts and Culture Destination with a range of live performance and cinema spaces. 

 

What will you be doing?

 

  • Assist in the planning and scheduling of programmes across stage, cinema and community spaces.
  • Support the administration of the delivery of the creative programme offer in line with the programming strategy.
  • Work within and contribute to administrative processes, systems and tools for the programming department, in line with those of the other departments.
  • Oversee the department’s promotion and co-ordination of the administration requests for the hiring of the theatres, cinemas and community spaces, liaising with prospective Hirers as appropriate.

 

About you

 

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

 

  • The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment working with a range of project leads.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Experience of cultural organisations, programming an adventurous, progressive but commercially viable programme of events is a bonus.
  • Experience of monitoring contracts from a range of entities, producers, promoters and hirers is a bonus. 
  • The ability to be an organised self-starter with excellent time management and communication skills.

 

What can we offer you?


  • A stimulating and supportive work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
  • 26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
  • Employee well-being programme

 

How to apply  For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about BEAM please contact Sam Worboys, Creative Programme Manager at Sam.Worboys@beamhertford.co.uk

 

Closing date: 18th May at Midnight.  

 

Interviews will be held in late May 2025. 


EHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, religious belief age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Overview

Number of Positions
1

Contract Type
Fixed Term

Contract Details
1 year fixed term, hours/ days flexible

Working Hours
21 hours per week, details TBA

Salary
£28,869 - £30,766 inclusive of local weighting

Job Category
Communications, Strategy and Policy

Location
BEAM, Hertford

Reference
eastherts/TP/458/64