People Apprentice (L3 Business Administration Apprenticeship)

ABOUT SADLERS WELLS

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading arts organisation, dedicated to presenting, producing and touring dance made today in all its forms. Sadler’s Wells commissions, presents and produces more dance than any other theatre in the world – from tango to hip hop, ballet to flamenco, Bollywood to cutting-edge contemporary dance.

With an innovative, year-round programme of performances and learning activities, this is the place where artists come together to create dance, and where we welcome everyone to experience dance and be inspired. Dance has the ability to connect with people both intellectually and emotionally and Sadler’s Wells’ vision is that dance is part of everyone’s life.

We want to make sure that dance continues to have something new to say but also that it continues to stimulate the way we think about the world around us. Over half a million people come to our theatres in London each year, with many more enjoying our touring productions at partner venues across the UK and in cities around the world.

Sadler’s Wells Theatre has been located in Islington since the 17th century. Our modern day theatre comprises a main auditorium (1,500 seats); the Lilian Baylis Studio (180 seats); three rehearsals studios; bars, a café, facilities for private and corporate entertaining and offices for Sadler’s Wells’ staff. Our second theatre building and West End home, the Peacock (1,000 seats), is subject to a unique agreement whereby

Sadler’s Wells and the London School of Economics jointly manage it, with the LSE presenting its lectures to students during the day and Sadler’s Wells presenting theatre at night.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will work closely with the team to ensure the Sadler’s Wells employer brand is protected and be the first point of introduction to our organisation. You will also be responsible for data management and implementing processes. Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?

• Provide administrative support to the department. Acting as the first point of call to deal with any enquiries and escalating to other members of the team as necessary.
• Manage diaries and the scheduling of meetings and other department activity, such as interviews
• Support the recruitment process, including posting vacancies, arranging interview schedules and testing, requesting references, completing right to work checks, issuing documentation, and supporting the onboarding process
• Ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all Sadler’s Wells’ candidates and colleagues
• Support the team in drafting and issuing letters, emails, and other correspondence, and respond to ad-hoc enquiries
• Be responsible for all incoming and outgoing post and emails. Regularly monitoring the People team general email inboxes and distribution, responding to them
• as necessary in a timely manner
• Maintain an up-to-date data management system, including storage, setting up new files, reviewing existing files and ensuring all records are correctly archived
• Assist with data collection and analysis to support decision-making
• Research and produce reports as required
• Coordinate internal meetings, booking event spaces, and arranging refreshments as necessary
• Contribute to the delivery of People projects and the smooth running of the People function
• Take meeting minutes and/or notes as required
• Complete the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship (and any functional skills as required).

General

• Live, breathe and role model our organisational values of Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion and Innovation, being aware of the influence and impact you can have in Sadler’s Wells.
• Attend occasional staff meetings, training sessions and other events which may take place outside normal working hours.
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.
• At all times to carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to Sadler’s Wells’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Health and Safety Policies. This may include providing assistance with evacuation procedures or building searches in the event of an emergency at any of Sadler’s Wells’ premise.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent

Skills

• Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

TRAINING

• Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Business administrator (level 3) Equal to A level.
• A possible full-time role at Sadlers Well’s Theatre is dependent on outcome, performance and attitude during your apprenticeship.

Salary: £11,778 – £19,047.60 depending on age

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Location: Sadler’s Wells Ltd EC1R 4TN

Hours: 30 hours a week Monday to Friday (Shift pattern to be confirmed).