New Adventures

Arts Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organisation in London is seeking a Company Assistant to provide quality administrative and logistical support. This role involves acting as the main point of contact, supporting senior management with bookings, and organising internal events. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, experience in administration, and a proactive attitude. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that supports creative activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, ideally within the arts or charity sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience communicating professionally with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for the New Adventures office.
• Support SMT to book travel and accommodation.
• Organise internal company events and away days.

Skills

Experience in administration

Confident in Microsoft Office

Strong organisational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

CRM platforms

Accounting software

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring a Company Assistant to work closely across all teams by providing quality administrative and logistical support across the Company’s activities. The role provides general administration and PA duties to the Senior Management Team and works closely with all areas of the organisation.

Job Description

Working closely across all teams the Company Assistant will support Matthew Bourne's artistic vision by providing quality administrative and logistical support across the Company's activities.

This is an important role at the centre of the New Adventures team. The role provides general administration and PA duties to the Senior Management Team and works closely with all areas of the organisation to ensure the smooth delivery of our activity and the efficient day-to-day running of the organisation.

Job Requirements

For a full list of requirements, please see the job pack on our website:

Knowledge & Experience

• Do you have experience in administration, or training relevant to an administrative role, ideally within the arts or charity sectors?
• Are you confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly (e.g., CRM platforms, accounting software)?
• Do you have demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities?
• Do you have experience communicating professionally with a broad range of stakeholders?

Skills & Attributes

• Do you have strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively?
• Do you have a positive, approachable attitude with a willingness to support colleagues across the organisation?
• Are you proactive, able to plan ahead and solve problems, and respond to changing priorities?

Job Responsibilities

Below is a summary of some of the responsibilities, please see the job pack on our website for a full list:

• Act as the main point of contact for the New Adventures office including being the first point of contact for enquiries by telephone and by email.
• Supporting SMT to book travel and accommodation and processing expense claims as required and in line with company policy.
• Take minutes of subcommittees (if needed), working groups and other meetings and circulate them to the team, and arrange links for hybrid versions of these meetings.
• Take a lead on organising internal company events and away days, booking event spaces and arranging hospitality.
• Support the Operations Manager to ensure that contracts or agreements are in place with all partners and freelancers including through maintenance of the centralised contracts log.
• Oversee the maintenance of office services and equipment including being responsible for the administration of equipment hire externally and in-house.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Company Assistant
• Hours: Full time
• Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
• Contract: Contract
• Location: London

How to Apply

Before applying, please read the information and guidance notes provided in the job pack on our website carefully. We appreciate the time it takes in applying for roles and we want you to have the opportunity to tell us about yourself and explain why this position is right for you in whatever way feels most appropriate to you. All applications will be considered based on content, not on format.

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities.