Producing Assistant (maternity cover)

Working closely with the Head of Producing & Event Management, Producers and wider artistic team, this role is instrumental in providing producing support for festivals and events, including Artifax set-ups, event on sales, event contracting, payment processing, artists visas, travel and accommodation, event delivery support and any other duties as required.

Role objectives:

- To provide effective and proactive logistical, administrative and producing support on Festivals and Events at Southbank Centre, working closely with the Head of Producing & Event Management and the Producers.
- To provide efficient and courteous support, and be an informed point of contact, to all those involved with the Producing & Event Management team, including, but not limited to; internal colleagues, artists, partners, producers and promoters.
- To provide administrative and event support to the Event Managers as required.

Key skills:

Job Requirements
- Has professional experience of working in an arts organisation, and of working directly with creative people in a supportive role
- Has demonstrable administrative skills, with a methodical approach, accuracy and attention to detail
- Is able to communicate effectively in a clear, positive and helpful manner and confident in their ability establish and maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Has effective time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise a busy workload
- Is extremely well organised and able to operate in a high pressure environment meeting tight deadlines and stay calm under pressure
- Demonstrable ability to deal with change and turn hand to whatever task needs doing
- Enjoys working as part of a team, with a flexible, collaborative and proactive approach
- Is able to act with discretion and has ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately