Breakthrough traineeship – Administrative Assistant

Stopgap Dance Company


Job Summary

Artswork’s Breakthrough scheme will offer you an insight into a future career in the Creative Industry, supporting your confidence and professionalism in the workplace.

Job Description

Breakthrough is a 6-month employability programme designed as a stepping stone to get you workplace experience and all-important employment skills, helping you to break through into a career that matters to you!

As Administrative Assistant you will work alongside our Admin Manager, supporting regular administrative tasks to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of an award-winning dance company, helping every part of the organisation function with care and efficiency.

There will also be opportunities to attend training sessions with the wider company.

The role is based at Farnham Maltings, with regular travel to various venues across Surrey and some opportunities for home working. A flexible working pattern will be agreed upon with the successful candidate.

Hours: 25 hours per week
Location: Farnham, Surrey. Some remote working may be available
Wage: £12.71 p/h

Job Requirements

Candidates should be working towards:
Organisational skills; planning, prioritising and meeting deadlines
Attention to detail
Confident written and verbal communication
Taking responsibility and working on own initiative
Feeling confident in an administrative role
Identifying your future career interests and passions

Desirable but not essential:
Some experience of administrative work
Ability to work with a range of computer programmes including Google Suite.
Awareness or experience of inclusive working/culture
Ability to commute in and around Surrey

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Breakthrough traineeship – Administrative Assistant
  • Salary: £15k-£20k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 27 Jul 2026

  • Location:

    South East

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Job: Breakthrough traineeship – Administrative Assistant

Job: Breakthrough traineeship – Administrative Assistant

Organisation: Stopgap Dance Company

Postcode: GU9 7QR

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