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About the Role

English National Ballet (ENB) seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. This role ensures effective communication between the Executive Office and other departments, serves as a key contact for ENB’s Trustees, and supports planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate is focused, proactive, and experienced in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive assistance, administration, and coordination services to the Executive Director (ED) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), acting as an ambassador for the Executive Office.
• Administer and coordinate meetings for the ENB Board of Trustees and its sub-committees, serving as the primary contact for Trustees and co-opted members.
• Support the Executive team and senior management with administrative information, communications, and workflows.
• Undertake project work for the Executive Office, including research, analysis, stakeholder liaison, and document/presentation preparation.
• Line manage and develop the Artistic Administrator to ensure high service levels for the Artistic Director.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience providing excellent administrative support to senior executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to quickly understand priorities, workflows, lead times, and dependencies for business-critical activities.
• Ability to manage a varied workload under pressure, maintain focus on priorities, and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Experience with business and finance processes, including governance, contracts, invoices, and expense claims.
• Experience nurturing professional relationships within a busy organization.
• Some experience in line management, fostering a supportive team environment.

Location

• London

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full Time

Salary/Compensations

• £36,000 to £38,000 per annum