Office Assistant (Part-time, Maternity Cover – 1 Year)
Every role at Inter helps shape the experience of hundreds of young performers.
As one of Scotland's leading performing arts academies, Inter Performing Arts Scotland provides exceptional training and performance opportunities for young people in a creative, supportive and ambitious environment.
Each week, our office supports hundreds of students and families across classes, productions, examinations, showcases and events. Behind every class, production, and opportunity is a friendly office team that keeps everything running smoothly.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Office Assistant to join us on a one-year maternity cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in administration within a creative organisation. Whether you're taking your first step after school, college or university, or you already have office or customer service experience, we're looking for someone with enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a genuine desire to become part of our team.
About the role
You'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the academy, supporting our students, families and teaching staff while helping ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
The role is primarily office-based and includes managing student administration, responding to enquiries and maintaining accurate records. Alongside your daily responsibilities, you'll also support productions, examinations, showcases, audition days and other academy events throughout the year, making every week a little different.
What you'll be doing
- Welcoming students, parents and visitors to the academy
- Managing student enrolments and programme administration
- Maintaining student records, accounts and programme information
- Responding to enquiries by email, telephone and in person
- Supporting productions, examinations, showcases and academy events
- Assisting with social media and academy communications
- Providing general administrative support across the academy
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Have a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude
- Enjoy working with people and delivering excellent customer service
- Are organised, reliable and have excellent attention to detail
- Can manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
- Communicate confidently, both verbally and in writing
- Are confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems
- Enjoy working as part of a friendly, collaborative team
- Have previous office, administration or customer service experience (preferred but not essential)
- Have an interest in performing arts (beneficial but not essential)
Above all, we're looking for someone who enjoys being organised, loves helping people, and takes pride in ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes.
Why join Inter?
- Be part of one of Scotland's leading performing arts academies
- Work in a friendly, supportive and creative team
- Gain valuable experience in administration, customer service and academy operations
- Support productions, events and exciting academy projects throughout the year
- Make a genuine difference to the experience of hundreds of young people and their families
Although this is a one-year maternity cover position, we're passionate about investing in great people. While we can't guarantee future opportunities, we always look to retain talented individuals whenever suitable roles become available.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- 28 days' annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays)
- Employee discounts
- Ongoing training and development
- Glasgow city centre location
Weekly hours: 32 hours per week
Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Working times: 9.00am – 6.00pm
Some evening and weekend work will be required during key academy events, including audition days, parent evenings, showcases and our summer and winter productions.
Salary
£22,568 – £24,960 per annum (full-time equivalent), pro rata for 32 hours per week, depending on experience.
Contract
Part-time (32 hours per week)
Fixed-term maternity cover (1 year)
Start date: As soon as possible
How to apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you'd like to join the team at Inter Performing Arts Scotland and what makes you a great fit for this role.
Email: [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 24 July 2026
Overall, we're looking for someone who enjoys working hard, brings positivity to every day and is excited by the opportunity to grow with us. If you're ready to begin your career in a creative, fast-paced environment where you'll be supported, challenged and valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £22,568.00-£24,960.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
