Office assistant - 3-week work placement

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th March 2026 5pm

Salary: London Living Wage

Location: London, you will primarily be based in our main office on Whitfield Street

Hours: Normal office hours will be 9:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, although some flexibility is required.

Placement dates: 11th May - 29th May, 1st June - 19th June, 22nd June - 10th July, 13th July - 31st July and 3rd August - 21st August (available placement slots)

Interested in the entertainment industry? This three-week Positive Action placement at Independent Talent Group offers the chance to support the daily operations of a major talent and literary agency.

Independent Talent Group (ITG) is one of the largest talent agency in Europe, and represents a range of talent with global appeal. We are offering a unique and inclusive opportunity for talented individuals from under-represented or disadvantaged groups to join our team on a three-week work placement over the summer. As Europe's leading talent and literary agency, Independent Talent Group is committed to providing invaluable industry experience to those who participate in our program.

What you'll be doing

During your placement, you will have the opportunity to work across all areas in our company, gaining valuable insight into our inner workings. You’ll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of our many departments. Please note that this is a dog friendly office.

Your responsibilities will include a range of administrative tasks to ensure
the smooth running of our office, which may include:

• Working with the Office Runners, Casting Runner and Literary runner on all ad hoc responsibilities for all departments.
• Engaging with scripts, analysing and breaking them down to assist our team.
• Answering phone calls and taking messages.
• Updating client pages on our website.
• Handling postal correspondence.
• Creating / cutting showreels for clients.
• Assisting with copywriting for our social media posts.

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with an appreciation for interpersonal connections.
• An enthusiastic and curious individual who embodies passion, drive, and energy in every task.
• Genuine interest in the entertainment industry, staying up to date with the latest
  developments.
• Proactive approach and willingness to tackle challenges with a positive attitude.
• Ability to handle administrative duties efficiently.
• Strong team player with the initiative to work independently when needed.
• A readiness to learn, adapt, and maintain an open-minded approach to new challenges and opportunities.
• Commitment to making the most of this valuable work placement experience.

Eligibility: This work placement is specifically targeted towards individuals aged 18+ from under-represented, disadvantaged and/or low socio-economic groups. As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, we have implemented a Positive Action Scheme in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please do NOT apply for this position if you hope to be a client of ITG.

Application Process: To apply for the role, we encourage you to let your imagination shine during the application process. In addition to sending your one-page CV, we request that you submit a cover letter, no longer than one A4 page. This should outline your relevant experience and skills, alongside your critical thought and personal perspective on a recent play, film, or TV program you have seen. Please specify for which slots you are available. If you feel comfortable, you’re welcome to share any context about your background and what drew you to apply for this Positive Action Scheme. We would also love to know if you would be interested in a longer-term position should one arise, although please note, this has no bearing on your application. Video applications are also welcomed. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accessibility considerations during the recruitment and interview process, please let us know.

Applications must be your own original work, and submissions generated wholly or in part by AI may not be considered.

Due to the high level of applications, we will only be able to contact those successful in moving forward to the next round. If you haven’t heard from us by Friday 10th April, unfortunately you haven’t been successful this time, but please do keep an eye on our website and social channels for future opportunities.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.