Take Part officer
Chipping Norton Theatre Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026
- Full time
- £20k-£25k
- Apply now
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Take part Officer at The Theatre Chipping Norton.
Chipping Norton Theatre's Take Part department runs the theatre's education, outreach and engagement work. The Take part Officer role holds the department's administration and marketing functions and has the unique opportunity to shape the programmes and to establish their own.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the arts, and their capacity to effect positive change in people's lives. We would like someone who is great on detail and confident in their abilities to deliver a range of events and projects. Above all, the Take Part Officer needs to be a skilled communicator and relationship builder, keen to work with the people of Chipping Norton and those from a huge range of backgrounds.
It would be a possible role for those well established in the industry already and also those just starting out; we would be happy to shape the role around either.
This is an exciting time to join the Take Part Department, after a few years of expansion it is now the largest department in The Theatre. We have also just opened our new building (Pop Up Studios) for regular use by the Take Part team. Take Part creates a huge array of participatory activities and programmes, reaching out to all corners of our community. Rivaling the output of many much larger theatres and arts organisations, the department engages with 280 people each week, providing regular weekly classes and workshops for children, early years, adults and older people, as well as holiday activity schemes and class workshops in schools.
Closing Date: 10am, Monday 30th March 2026
Interviews: 1st and 2nd April 2026
Salary: £23,500 pa
Hours: 35 hours a week
Holidays and employee benefits: 20 days holiday plus bank holiday. Holiday increases with length of service. Free tickets to most performances at The Theatre.
Contract: Permanent after 6 months probation
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chipping Norton OX7 5NL
Job Requirements
The essential person specification requirements can be summarised as;
- A confident, enthusiastic and welcoming personality, able to take the lead when liaising with parents or carers and young people.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft).
- Numeracy.
- Strong level of personal organisation.
- A passion for the arts and community work Initiative, drive and an eye for detail.
- Design/marketing experience or an ability/interest in developing this.
- Good communication skills, in particular in person and via telephone.
Job Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the role can be summarised as being;
1. To provide administrative support to all areas of this busy and creative department. Supporting the senior roles and providing the best possible experience for our participants.
2. To assist the Take Part department to deliver its outstanding community programme across our rural area.
3. To creatively input into project ideas, creation and performances across the department.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Take Part officer
- Salary: £20k-£25k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026
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Location:
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Job: Take Part officer
Job: Take Part officer
Organisation: Chipping Norton Theatre
Postcode: OX7 5NL
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please download and complete an Application Form and an Equal Opportunities Form from our website, you can also find a related job pack here with full details of the role;
https://www.chippingnortontheatre.com/jobs/take-part-officer
Then send these completed forms to: [email protected]
Please note - we operate an anonymous recruitment process, so cannot accept CVs.
If you would like to find out more about the role, or have an informal chat with one of the team, please give us a call on 01608 642349.
- Contact name: Ian Walker
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Chipping Norton Theatre
Chipping Norton Theatre is a restlessly busy and ambitious
theatre and arts centre in the Cotswolds. Welcoming over
50,000 people every year in a town of a little over 8,000. The
Theatre delivers a year-round programme of theatre, comedy,
music, film and participatory activities for audiences across
the region.