The Association of British Theatre Technicians is the UK’s leading membership body for theatre and live event technical professionals. We support our members through training, publications, events and advocacy, and we work to uphold standards across the sector.

From students and early-career technicians to experienced practitioners, suppliers and industry supporters, our community represents the breadth of technical expertise that underpins theatre and live performance. Through our work, we aim to strengthen the profession, champion good practice and ensure the continued development of skills across the industry.

We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to support our small team across a range of day-to-day tasks. This is a vital role, ensuring smooth operations and excellent service to our members. You’ll work closely with the whole ABTT team but in particular the Administration and Membership Manager, assisting with everything from calendar coordination and website updates to posting out publications and maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

● Experience of an administrative or similar role

● Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

● Good written and verbal communication skills.

● Confident using standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).

● Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

● A team player with a helpful, flexible attitude.

● Experience of considering diversity and inclusion when undertaking all administrative communications and processes

● Experience of working in a charity, arts organisation, or membership body (desirable not essential)

● Familiarity with website content management systems and comfortable with updating websites (desirable not essential).

The ABTT operates without a dedicated office, and the ABTT Administrator will work from home as their main place of work. The normal working hours will be between 10:00 and 18:00 from Monday to Friday. The role will require attendance at meetings and events within London Zones 1 to 4. If the Administrator is required to attend locations outside these travel zones the cost of travel, accommodation and subsistence will be reimbursed. We welcome conversations about flexible working.

More information about the ABTT and what we do can be found here: https://www.abtt.org.uk/who-we-are/

How to apply:

Please download the full job description before applying.

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to work for the ABTT and what you think you could bring to this role to recruitment@theatrepeople.uk with the job title you are applying for in the subject line. Please address each aspect of the job description and person specification.

The ABTT is an equal opportunities employer and is passionate about the value of diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Please also complete our separate  Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form . Applicants must have UK work authorisation.

If you are disabled and require any support or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please let us know: recruitment@theatrepeople.uk

Deadline for applications: 12pm on 14 April 2026.

First round interview will take place online in the week commencing: 20 April 2026.

Second round interviews will take place in central London in the week commencing: 4 May 2026.