Communications Assistant, London SE1 8XX

Description
We are currently looking for a Communications Assistant to join our Marketing and Communications team on a full time fixed term contract 03 November 2026.

This role works with both the Press and External Affairs Teams providing efficient and effective administration support. You will be joining a team of nine people and will be managed by the Communications and External Affairs Manager with a dotted line to the Press Officer. Day-to-day tasks involve supporting event management including guest lists, responding to ticket and image requests from journalists, maintaining a central media database, maintaining a central stakeholder database (CRM), contributing to monthly programme listings that we send out to journalists, and drafting content for the organisation’s LinkedIn page.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.
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The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.

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We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
General administrative support to the Press and External Affairs team

• Handling enquiries from journalists when they request or are offered tickets for events
  
• Manage Press ticket allocations liaising with the media, Ticketing Team and Event Managers
  
• Monitoring the busy Press inbox and responding to image request enquiries
  
• Supporting the Communications and External Affairs Manager with drafting content for the company LinkedIn page
  
• Supporting with guest list management and invites for Press, External Affairs and other key events

Skills & Experience
Is able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Can write and communicate clearly and concisely
  
• Is flexible, collaborative and ready to pitch in to help the team succeed
  
• Demonstrates attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy – even when a task is repetitive, such as updating a database
  
• Demonstrates the importance of good customer service and can communicate professionally to a wide range of people, such as colleagues and external stakeholders

Benefits
As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:

• A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
• Staff ticket offers for SC events
• Free entry to Hayward Gallery
• Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
• Free staff yoga

About Southbank Centre Southbank Centre, the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction, is at the heart of London’s cultural life. Spanning 11 acres, this iconic venue offers a diverse range of great art and culture, bringing people together through unforgettable experiences.

From internationally renowned artists to emerging talent, Southbank Centre provides a platform for creativity to flourish. Its impressive facilities include the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library, and the Arts Council Collection. The centre is also home to six Resident Orchestras, offering exceptional musical performances. Moreover, Southbank Centre is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can have access to the arts through their creative learning and participation activities.

As a registered charity and a National Portfolio Organisation, Southbank Centre is esteemed for its contribution to the arts and its dedication to fostering cultural experiences that inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.