Programming & Participation Administrator p / t

To undertake all administrative tasks to support the education and participation programme of The Courtyard.

To assist the Associate Director with all administrative tasks and the running of events for the current programme.

To assist with and develop administrative systems to enable the organisation to work to maximum efficiency.

We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and flexible person to support the Associate Director of The Courtyard in his roles as head of the education and participation department and programmer for organisation. This is an extremely busy and varied role which requires someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills and who is at home using Microsoft Office programmes and databases. A confident telephone manner and the abilities to learn new tricks quickly, be a good team player and to multitask will all be assets. There will never be a dull moment!

This part-time role can be done over four or five days a week and job sharing is possible. An Enhanced DBS Check is a requirement of this role., Experience of working in an administrative role

Experience of working in an arts and/or educational setting

Keeping database records and information handling

Excellent administrative skills

Excellent typing skills (preferably touch typing and/or an RSA typing qualification)

In-depth knowledge and confident user of Microsoft packages (including Outlook, Word and Excel)

Confident telephone manner

Excellent attention to detail

Strong on spelling and grammar

Ability to keep budgetary records

Ability to work to deadlines

Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal

Ability to communicate effectively within a diverse team of specialists and with outside parties

Ability to set up and maintain computerised databases and to learn new systems quickly

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to produce well written and properly laid out correspondence

Ability to work flexibly and switch easily between many different tasks

Exceptional organisational skills