Having opened in the 1980s, the Orchard Theatre in Dartford has gone on to establish itself as one of South East’s leading live entertainment venues with an eclectic programme of top-quality musicals, drama, comedy, dance, family shows, one-night events, and pantomime.

The main purpose of the Administration Officer is to offer a supporting role in both administration and business support to ensure that the needs of the business are met.

We are looking for an individual that can work as part of a team and individually to achieve excellent customer service and to deliver our values: creativity, collaboration, excellence, and respect.

Key attributes:

· Passion for theatre / live entertainment.

· Self-motivated and creative.

· Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in dealing with colleagues, the public, industry colleagues, and other stakeholders.

· Highly driven, organised, and able to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to delegate effectively to others

· Proven experience of budget control and maintaining accurate financial records

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focussed on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

Trafalgar Theatres is the venue-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End and the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We’re growing fast, we’re confident in what we do, and we’re ambitious about the future. There’s never been a better time to get onboard.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.

⭐Discounted theatre tickets

⭐Training and development plans

⭐Hundreds of savings across retailers with TE&ME 

⭐Flexible hours

⭐Access to mental health resources

⭐And much more...

Eligibility criteria applies

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