Talent assistant

Closing date: 13th January 2025 at 11.59pm

Salary: £26,500

Duration: 12 months

Working hours: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday

Location: Hybrid – 4 days/week in the London office and 1 day/week from home

Start date: February 2025

Gain hands-on experience managing talent, negotiating deals, and supporting events while learning how The Blanket Group builds careers and crafts partnerships.

More than just another agency, The Blanket Group is a meeting of minds where communications, paid partnerships and new brand ventures come together to drive success. Blanket has quickly become one of the most trusted and sought–after partners to the people and brands shaping the beauty industry of tomorrow.

The Blanket Group are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join the team in the newest division of their agency – the talent management arm. 

This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn about talent management, both on and offline, and grow within this role. The ideal candidate will assist in various administrative and operational tasks.

What you will learn

• How to work as part of a team.
• How to manage talent, their expectations, needs and career goals.
• How to negotiate and execute contracted partnerships.
• How the Blanket Group plans and guides individuals in their careers.
• How to care about the small details and manage deadlines.

Key activities

• Provide administrative support to the talent management team.
• Assist in managing communications with talent, clients, and partners.
• Help coordinate talent schedules, bookings, and events.
• Maintain and update digital files, databases, and client records.
• Assist with preparing reports, contracts, and other documents.
• Support marketing and social media efforts related to talent promotion.
• Handle general office tasks such as scheduling meetings, supporting office supply orders, helping with live events and general office assistance.
• Contribute to various projects and perform other tasks as needed to support the wider team.

What we're looking for

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• A proactive attitude with attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise urgent tasks.
• Interest in talent management and social media.
• Understanding of social media platforms.

To apply

• Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity
• Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)
• Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully
• Do not contact the company directly
• Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk

This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.