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Operations Assistant, Mercury Theatre

  •  East
  •  Â£20k-25k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes September 8, 2025
  •  NA
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Are you enthusiastic, motivated and organised, with experience in administration? Then this opportunity to join #TeamMercury could be perfect for you!

Job Description

The Operations Assistant will be a part of the team that delivers operational support to all our departments, customer events, hires and facilities management in our venue. The Operations Assistant plays an integral administrative role in the department.

If you are highly motivated, practically minded and keen to learn, then this role is for you! For more information, download the https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Operations-Assistant-Candidate-Pack-August-2025.pdf - Candidate Pack and submit your application https://app.staffologyhr.co.uk/recruit/application/apply.aspx?cid=5491-9E2BD100-9235-4320-97A2-DBE3FAAB9466&VacancyID=29638-2F2CCEBD-1FC2-4560-9C06-AD08F394BE49 - via Staffology.

Closing date for application is 10:00am on Monday, 8 September 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. Ideally the successful candidate will be able to start immediately.

Coming to the Mercury is a great night out! We produce and present entertaining, thought-provoking, funny and lively theatre. We pride ourselves on the high-quality, relevant and inclusive nature of all of our activities and productions. We are a launchpad for talent and innovation.

If you like being part of a friendly, creative team in a building where amazing things happen - Come join us!

Job Requirements

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

  • Self-disciplined, organised and self-motivating
  • A problem-solving and proactive attitude
  • Ability to work in a team, contributing ideas, supporting other team members and taking on a lead role on projects as required
  • Adaptable and receptive to new ideas and initiatives
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to listen, build rapport and communicate with people at all levels
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Professional Competencies

Essential

  • Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
  • An accurate and thorough approach to work with excellent attention to detail
  • Good all-round IT skills with a sound understanding of computers, an aptitude for learning new software and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Experience with cash handling

Job Responsibilities

The Operations Assistant will provide general administrative, operational, and technical support within the Operations team.

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How to Apply

To apply, download the Candidate Pack and submit your application via Staffology.

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