Learn & Train Assistant Job Pack - Frantic Assembly

31 Eyre Street Hill London EC1R 5EW 020 7841 3115 admin@franticassembly.co.uk www.franticassembly.co.uk Learn & Train Assistant Job Pack “The vibrant and visceral Frantic Assembly" The Independent Frantic Assembly creates thrilling, energetic and unforgettable theatre. The company attracts new and young audiences with work that reflects contemporary culture. Vivid and dynamic, Frantic Assembly's unique physical style combines movement, design, music and text. In addition to its productions Frantic Assembly operates an extensive Learn & Train programme introducing 6,000 participants a year to the company's process of creating theatre, in a wide variety of settings. Frantic Assembly also delivers Ignition, an innovative vocational training project for young men, particularly targeting those with little previous experience of the arts. See www.franticassembly.co.uk/learn for further information. Learn & Train Assistant Frantic Assembly is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to undertake a 12-­‐week paid administrative assistant position. The placement will offer a valuable opportunity to gain first hand experience of arts administration in a producing and touring theatre company. The Assistant will work with the Learn and Train Manager to support the delivery of Frantic Assembly’s Learn and Train programme, including work with schools and colleges and Ignition, during the busy autumn season. How to apply To apply, please read through the information and guidance notes provided in this pack. Download and complete the application form, referring directly to the job description and person specification. This pack and the application form can also be downloaded from our website www.franticassembly.co.uk If you require this pack or the application form in an alternative format, please contact Donna Marie Howard on 020 7841 3115 or admin@franticassembly.co.uk. Submit your application By email to: admin@franticassembly.co.uk Alternatively, you can submit your application by post: Mark your email/envelope LEARN & TRAIN ASSISTANT APPLICATION. Frantic Assembly, 31 Eyre Street Hill, London, EC1R 5EW Vacancy dates The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 8 July 2013. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 July 2013 in London. Employment will commence on 26 August 2013 for 12 weeks.

Learn & Train Assistant Job Description The Learn & Train Assistant will work to support the Learn and Train programme, liaising with schools, young people and practitioners. The position will be line managed by the Learn and Train Manager. The Learn & Train Assistant will have specific responsibilities relating to the company’s work during that period, including: • To support the co-­‐ordination of Ignition activities across the UK. • To process applications and contact participants with workshop confirmations. • To make arrangements for practitioner and participant travel and accommodation. • To support the delivery of activities where necessary, including registering participants, sourcing refreshments, phoning participants and other tasks as required. • To support the co-­‐ordination of Learn workshops in schools across the UK and abroad. • To make all necessary practitioner travel and accommodation arrangements. • To supply practitioners with pre-­‐visit information including booking information, travel, accommodation and fees. • To make confirmation phone calls and emails to schools in advance of workshops. • To publicise workshops and events, recruit participants and process bookings for Train activity. • To support the delivery of Train activities by preparing registers and equipment. • To keep an accurate record of participant statistics and feedback, in line with funding requirements. • To oversee school resource sales such as DVDs and Playtexts. • To be a proactive and supportive member of the Frantic Assembly team. • To undertake other tasks as required. Learn & Train Assistant Personal Specification Essential skills • A minimum of 3 months office administration experience. • Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a small, committed team. • Strong organisational and time management skills. • Attention to detail. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Good IT knowledge, preferably including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. • A keen interest in contemporary theatre and arts education. • A positive, friendly and professional attitude. Desirable skills • Experience of booking travel and accommodation. • Experience of using Excel databases. Hours of work: Salary: Location: Frantic Assembly’s normal office hours are 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday but some evening and weekend work may be required. £300 per week before tax and National Insurance deductions. The post will be based in Frantic Assembly’s offices at 31 Eyre Street Hill, London, EC1R 5EW but some travel may be required.

Guidance notes for applicants These notes are intended to help you to participate in our selection process as effectively as possible and assist you in providing us with all the information that we need to help us understand how you meet the requirements of the role. Please read these notes carefully before completing your application form. Examine the Job Description and Person Specification The job vacancy includes a full job description with a person specification. The purpose and main duties and responsibilities of the post are set out in the job description and the knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in the successful candidate are listed in the person specification. It is important to read all the information in these documents before completing your application. Analyse your Experience Look at the activities involved in the vacancy. Ask yourself why you are interested in this vacancy? Would it be a good career move for you? Is the move a promotion which would enable you to gain more responsibility or enhance your skills, or is it a sideways move intended to broaden your skills and experience? Think about what evidence you can provide to demonstrate you have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience. Completing the Form If you require an application form in an alternative format please contact us on 020 7841 3115. Please do not attach any additional information to your application form. CVs will not be considered. It is important to remember that those involved in the selection process cannot guess or make assumptions about you. Make sure you tell us everything relevant to your application and that you complete all the sections on the form. The section headed ‘Supporting Information for Application’ is a very important part of the form. This is your opportunity to tell us specifically why you wish to apply for the vacancy and what makes you a suitable applicant. It is important that you provide us with evidence to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills and experience required as set out in the person specification for the role. It is not sufficient to merely state in your application that you have the knowledge, skills or experience required. Provide specific examples of what you have done and how you believe this demonstrates you meet each requirement. Don’t forget to proofread your form and check for any errors before submitting it to us. Shortlisting Shortlisting will take place as soon as possible after the closing date. When shortlisting we are making an assessment of how closely your application meets the selection criteria set out in the person specification. We will go through your application in detail looking for specific evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role. Unless you have provided specific evidence, supported by relevant examples, you are unlikely to be shortlisted. You will be notified of whether you have been shortlisted or not via email. Interviews If you are shortlisted, we will contact you by email to invite you to interview. This email will give full details of what the selection process will involve. This may include carrying out a selection exercise to test out your ability to carry out specific requirements of the role for which you have applied. Offers All offers are made subject to receipt of references, proof of identity, address and security clearance. We hope you find the above helpful and good luck with your application