Finance & Administration Coordinator plays a central role in supporting the smooth running of Lewisham Youth Theatre. This integral role spans operations, communication, finance and recruitment, giving you direct impact on how we deliver inspiring programmes for young people.
Job Description
THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN THE JOB PACK ON OUR WEBSITE.
Job Requirements
Essential: Experience in administration for participatory, creative, or youth programmes, with an interest in supporting young people's social and emotional development through the arts. Strong stakeholder communication and office management skills, including excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities. Experience in financial administration, including PAYE and payroll. Strong digital and administrative skills, able to quickly learn new tools and manage online platforms effectively. Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage workload and meet targets. Desirable: Using similar accountancy software to Xero Marketing across online, email and print channels. Experience with writing or collating evidence for fundraising bids and reports Experience working with young people and/or in arts related environments. Ability to thrive in a busy, multi-faceted environment.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities are spread across organisational operations, communication, finance and recruitment, providing the post-holder with direct impact on LYT's project delivery for young people aged 8-25. The Programmes Administrator is responsible for: Communications: Coordinating and delivering effective communications with young people, parents/carers, freelancers, volunteers and the wider public. Project Administration: Coordinating registration, monitoring and evaluation systems, reporting, HR administration and box office operations. Financial administration: Leading on bookkeeping and payroll processing. Operational coordination: Managing office supplies and Health and Safety compliance within the building. Volunteer Management: Recruiting, allocating and supporting volunteers across programmes.
Lewisham Youth Theatre creates excellent and inclusive theatre as a tool to improving the long-term wellbeing and life chances of Lewisham young people aged 3-24. Since 1987, we have provided free drama, performance and technical theatre programmes, drawing together young people from across Lewisham's diverse communities.
