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Closing date for applications: 15th December at 12 noonSalary: £32,550 per annum We are looking for an assistant policy officer to join the National Theatre communications team.This role combines administrative coordination, event support, stakeholder engagement, and public policy research. The post holder will play a key role in advancing the National Theatre’s public policy and advocacy objectives, ensuring effective delivery of projects, communications, and relationships that support our strategic goals. The post holder will work as part of the Policy team within the Communications department. Responsibilities<ul><li>Support delivery of stakeholder engagement events, including Press Nights, panel discussions and roundtable events that effectively engage policymakers. &nbsp;</li><li>Draft invitations, letters and briefings to support engagement with policymakers and decision makers across a range of organisations.</li><li>Maintain and develop up-to-date stakeholder mapping across relevant government departments and other public/private sector organisations.</li><li>Develop strong relationships across internal teams to support delivery of objectives. </li><li>Manage a shared team inbox, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional responses to all enquiries. </li><li>Monitor and report on public policy issues relevant to the National Theatre and the wider sector. </li><li>Support the Associate Director of Policy and Senior Policy Manager in the effective delivery of their responsibilities, as required.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with other teams within the Communications department to ensure opportunities to incorporate policy messaging are identified and maximised. </li><li>Any other duties as reasonably required.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Collaborative and strong networker, able to build relationships internally and externally to support delivery of objectives.</li><li>Strong written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.</li><li>Able to prioritise well, manage projects simultaneously and respond quickly and comprehensively to requests.</li><li>Strong administrative skills, with experience managing calendars, shared inboxes, and spreadsheets and strong attention to detail.</li><li>An interest in achieving change through influencing public policy and knowledge of the issues facing the subsidised arts sector and the National Theatre specifically.</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Assistant policy officer

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2025Salary: £38,000-45,000 per annum Step into this leadership role, shaping a publishing programme and overseeing the editorial process from manuscript to final copy.The managing editor will shape and manage the publishing programme to time and budget, from acquisition to launch, lead the team and collaborate with partners to harness the company's growth potential. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the full editorial workflow, from manuscript intake through final proof</li><li>Line edit, copyedit, or developmental edit select titles as needed</li><li>Maintain editorial style guides and ensure consistency across all publications</li><li>Ensure files are production-ready for print and digital formats</li><li>Oversee and mentor a mixed team of staff, freelancers and interns, managing workloads, training, and professional development</li><li>Coordinate schedules between editors, designers, authors, and production teams</li><li>Track deadlines, manage calendars, and monitor the status of multiple titles</li><li>Communicate clearly with authors and freelancers to keep projects aligned</li><li>Collaborate with the Aurora Metro Charity on arts and education projects.</li><li>Manage the overall day-to-day business, including operations, budgeting, freelance and vendor coordination, along with workflow optimisation</li><li>Oversee sales and marketing activities, including metadata creation, seasonal planning, and campaign execution</li><li>Work closely with marketing/publicity to create back-cover copy, press materials, and promotional content</li><li>Support acquisitions by evaluating manuscript submissions and pitches</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives across the company</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Aurora Metro Books

Managing editor

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