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Closing date for applications: 1 September 2025Salary: £28,808Location: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NBContract: Fixed term – 11 monthsHours: 40 hours per week. Usual working hours are Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm with some occasional out of hours&nbsp;work (e.g. evenings and weekends)Department/team: Theatre operationResponsible to: Operations administration manager Help keep a leading theatre running smoothly by providing essential operational support while building hands-on experience in arts management.The operations administration coordinator is responsible for providing first class administrative support to the&nbsp;theatre operations team; in the areas of Health and Safety, Building and Space Management, and IT in&nbsp;particular. The operations administration assistant sits within the theatre operations team, which is responsible for all&nbsp;non-production related aspects of the Theatre - including front of house, bars (and catering) operations,&nbsp;facilities, health and safety, IT and sustainability. The post holder reports to the operations administration manager. By the nature of the post, they will work&nbsp;with all departments of The Old Vic Group. ResponsibilitiesFinancial support<ul><li>Providing support to the operations team with processing invoices into Business Central (The Old Vic’s&nbsp;accounting and financial reconciliation system) for authorisation and payment. This will involve support&nbsp;for The Old Vic Theatre Trust and the Old Vic Services Company</li><li>Taking responsibility for the theatre operations credit card; including processing&nbsp;payments and monthly&nbsp;reconciliation as required</li></ul>Health, safety &amp; security<ul><li>Supporting the health, safety and compliance manager with the day-to-day management of health,&nbsp;safety and compliance across The Old Vic</li><li>Supporting the operations administration manager with organising health &amp; safety (H&amp;S) training across the&nbsp;organisation - either directly or via those department heads responsible for key areas</li><li>Disseminating H&amp;S information, including policies and procedures, to the employees of The Old Vic</li><li>Carrying out regular audits of specialist emergency equipment (first aid kits, burn kits, defibrillators etc.) across&nbsp;the building, topping up supplies as required. Ensuring that accurate records of these checks are kept&nbsp;and maintained via Blue Lemon</li><li>Printing Staff Access Passes as necessary</li><li>Administering all keys to the theatre, and updating the Key Safe Log</li><li>Supporting the operations administration manager with the management of the Fire Evacuation sign-in&nbsp;system at Stage Door (InVentry) as required</li></ul>IT<ul><li>Supporting the operations administration manager in the management of IT and telecoms support contracts, including but not limited to: Ramsac (IT), Panatec/Blizzard (landlines/Horizon cloud phone system), Communications Plus (mobile phones), Managed Technology (printers and photocopiers)</li><li>Assisting the operations administration manager with managing support providers' onsite engineers on&nbsp;a day-to-day basis, including reviewing their tasks list and helping to prioritise as necessary</li><li>Assisting the operations administration manager with overseeing the maintenance and&nbsp;upkeep of The Old Vic’s suite of printers</li><li>Helping to troubleshoot IT issues across the organisation</li><li>Supporting the operations administration manager with equipment needs of new starters and&nbsp;processing equipment returns from leavers</li></ul>Building space management<ul><li>Acting as the main point of contact for the building diary within Outlook, and ensuring that it is&nbsp;up-to-date and accurate at all times</li><li>Attending and minuting as required the monthly scheduling meetings to ensure all teams are&nbsp;aware of the use of space across the building</li><li>Sending a weekly operational update email to the SMG team; outlining any key space&nbsp;bookings across the building for the coming week</li><li>Preparing spaces for meetings and/or training sessions as required with the support of the&nbsp;building facilities team</li></ul>Customer service<ul><li>Managing the enquiries@ inbox (alongside the front of house coordinator) and referring to&nbsp;various teams as needed</li></ul>Storage<ul><li>Under the guidance of the operations administration manager, coordinating the off-site&nbsp;archive storage and keeping an accurate record of all archived material, including the&nbsp;destruction of material in line with GDPR requirements</li></ul>Office support &amp; administration<ul><li>Managing the department’s incoming and outgoing mail, including assisting other departments with&nbsp;postage as necessary</li><li>Ordering stationery, office furniture and equipment as required</li><li>Managing The Old Vic’s Uber account and the Addison Lee account (adding and removing staff&nbsp;members, processing invoices, etc.)</li><li>Any other administration support as required by the theatre operations team</li><li>Providing emergency cover on Stage Door as required</li></ul>General<ul><li>Promoting and complying with current legislation and The Old Vic policies on Diversity, Sustainability,&nbsp;and Health &amp; Safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others</li><li>Undertaking any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post so as to ensure the&nbsp;smooth running of The Old Vic</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks&nbsp;which are of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, skills and experienceThe post holder must be able to demonstrate the following:<ul><li>Aspirations of a career in arts management or an active interest in progressing a career in arts&nbsp;management</li><li>Excellent organisational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Acute attention to detail</li><li>A proven ability to provide a high level of customer service and prioritise tasks in an&nbsp;environment with competing demands</li><li>A team player and relationship builder, with the ability to influence at different levels</li><li>Able to manage expectations and work to tight timelines</li><li>A problem-solver with a people-centric approach</li><li>IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel (training&nbsp;will be given on software programmes as required.)</li></ul> We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of the global majority, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse and disabled candidates.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Old Vic Theatre

Operations administration assistant (fixed term)

Deadline for applications: 14th September 2025 Do you have a story that needs to be told? Writers of colour can apply for this scholarship to transform life experience and true stories into memoirs and non-fiction.The Breakthrough Scholarship for memoir &amp; narrative non-fiction writers of colour will award one talented writer a free place on our 'Writing Memoir &amp; Narrative Non-Fiction' course. Turn your life experience or the true story that fascinates you into a compelling book, with expert Zoom teaching, workshops and tutorials from award-winning author Wyl Menmuir. EligibilityThe scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity: East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.Applicants must also fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. Terms &amp; conditions<ul><li>Applicants to the breakthrough scholarship for memoir &amp; narrative non-fiction writers of colour must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship place on the relevant course and not for other fee-paying places on the course</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent</li></ul> Ready to apply?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to apply with the first 3,000 words of the memoir or narrative non-fiction book you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file in the application below). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.The breakthrough scholarship for memoir &amp; narrative non-fiction writers of colour will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply. Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon. The deadline for applications is Sunday 14 September, and we will respond to applicants by Thursday 18 September.Please include in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access. &nbsp;

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Closing date for applications: 29 August 2025 at 6.00pmSalary: London living wageDuration: 8 months, internships will begin in October 2025 and end in May 2026Eligibility: Open to ages 18+ Looking to break into the art world? Whether it's comms and events or exhibitions and operations, these 8-month paid internships offer hands-on experience at a leading contemporary gallery.White Cube is offering two entry-level, full-time, paid internships (at London Living Wage) for emerging talent looking to gain experience in a commercial gallery environment and begin their career in the arts. The Early Careers in the Arts Internship Programme offers two distinct pathways to engage in communications, press, and events, or discover the breadth of a gallery’s operations, from exhibitions to sales. Over eight months, you’ll gain valuable skills in communications or gallery administration which can support a future career in arts, while building meaningful relationships with the team at White Cube’s London galleries.We particularly welcome applications from people who haven’t yet had opportunities to work in the art world. While a demonstrable interest and some knowledge of contemporary art and the White Cube programme are critical, we don’t expect you to have an art world network already, as this internship has been developed to help you build one. Pathway 1 -&nbsp;Communications, press and events&nbsp;A critical aspect of working in a communications department involves reading, summarising, distributing and organising press coverage, as well as researching trends, platforms, writers and publications. This pathway focuses on gaining administrative experience in these areas in a dynamic communications office responsible for promoting the White Cube brand, exhibitions and the gallery’s internationally renowned artists, via announcements, exhibitions and fairs globally.&nbsp;As part of the team, you’ll be involved in regularly reviewing and archiving media coverage, developing updates and reports, as well as supporting with press requests and compiling press kits. You’ll also join regular team meetings and support media events in the Bermondsey and Mason’s Yard galleries, including press views, photo calls and exhibition previews.&nbsp;In addition, you will work with the events department to gain an understanding of the busy White Cube calendar, including private views and special events that support each exhibition. This will include assisting with guest list management and helping the team in the delivery of events for exhibition openings. Pathway 2 - Sales, gallery operations and exhibitionsThis pathway offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across three essential areas of White Cube’s day-to-day activities:&nbsp;primary and secondary sales,&nbsp;registrars and gallery operations, and exhibitions. From supporting VIP clients during Frieze Week to assisting with exhibition planning and artist research, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of how a major commercial gallery operates.Over the course of the internship, you will:<ul><li>Collaborate with the&nbsp;sales team to assist with client research, help prepare artwork offer packs and PDFs, manage sales data, and learn how relationships with collectors are nurtured.</li><li>Support the&nbsp;secondary market department by conducting object and market research, compiling exhibition histories, tracking auction results, and contributing to sales presentations.</li><li>Join the&nbsp;exhibitions team in the logistical and creative process of producing shows, from budgeting and installation scheduling to preparing artist dossiers and participating in exhibition kick-off meetings.</li><li>Understand more about the operational side of the gallery and work with the registrars, supporting them with client service, shipping and logistical administration.&nbsp;</li></ul>You will also receive training in programmes like SketchUp, gain exposure to art fairs such as&nbsp;Frieze London, and contribute to a vibrant programme of monthly exhibition research designed to broaden your awareness of the contemporary art landscape. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

White Cube

Early careers in the arts internship programme

Closing date for applications: 10 September 2025Salary: £27,000Location: The role can be fully office based or hybrid. The candidate must be based in the UK with a minimum of 2 days per week in person at our central London offices. The role will require some flexible hours to attend book events in the evenings or weekends with time off in lieu. Are you passionate about global affairs and looking to break into the publishing industry? Join an independent non-fiction publisher and gain hands-on experience shaping impactful books from manuscript to publication.Hurst is an independently owned and run non-fiction press based in London but publishing globally. We produce approximately 90 new titles per year in the fields of history, politics, sociology, war studies, and religion, building on our strengths in African, Asian, East European, and Middle East Studies. We aim to publish books that add meaningfully to conversations or start new ones. Although we are a small publishing house, we consistently achieve coverage for our books in mainstream outlets including the BBC, The Guardian,&nbsp;Financial Times, and&nbsp;The Sunday Times.&nbsp;In the past year, our titles have been shortlisted for the following prestigious international awards: Orwell Prize,&nbsp;Los Angeles Times&nbsp;Book Prize,&nbsp;Financial Times Best Business Book Award, André Simon Food &amp; Drink Awards, Bread &amp; Roses Radical Publishing Award, Gladstone History Prize, and the Templer Book Prize for Military History.We’re looking for a diligent editorial assistant to join our dynamic team at our offices in historic Somerset House in central London. This is an exciting opportunity for a bookworm with a strong interest in global current affairs, in the early stages of their publishing career. The chosen candidate will play an essential role in helping editors get manuscripts into production, working closely with them on a wide range of books at different stages of the editorial process. As we are a small team, there will also be ample opportunity to gain insight into and work closely with other departments, from sales to publicity.&nbsp;You will report directly to our commissioning editor and will play an essential role at every stage of editorial, assisting on both general-interest and academic books. ResponsibilitiesKey elements of the role will include:<ul><li>Editorial skills (proofreading, copy-editing, typesetting preparation)</li><li>Assisting with academic peer review and jacket copy</li><li>Author management</li><li>Metadata skills</li><li>Editorial research for commissioning (diversity projects, reading proposals, etc.)</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable knowledge and interest in history and global current affairs</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a good eye for detail</li><li>Outstanding levels of organisation and capacity for independent work</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to learn fast in a small team</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office</li><li>Undergraduate degree (BA or equivalent level)</li><li>Foreign-language proficiency would be beneficial, but is not essential</li></ul> Additional informationPlease note: we can only consider candidates with the permanent right to work in the UK.To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to our commissioning editor, Alice Clarke via the 'Apply' button. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and sent an editorial test by September 18th for interviews the week commencing September 29th. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Hurst Publishers

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 3 September 2025Salary: £35,000 - £36,750Department/team: DevelopmentResponsible to: Head of philanthropy and individual givingContract: PermanentLocation: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (min 3 office days)Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.Direct reports: Individual giving officer Play a key role in fundraising at one of London's most iconic theatres, leading individual giving programmes and helping raise millions!The role will support the development team to successfully raise between £3.5-4 million annually through fundraising, in addition to a concurrent £19.25m capital campaign. The successful candidate will efficiently manage the day-to-day running of The Old Vic’s individual giving scheme, reporting to the head of philanthropy and individual giving and working with the individual giving officer to implement and carry out a yearly strategic plan to retain and increase support across all levels of membership and wider areas of giving.You will be working in the development department which fundraises for The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000, a registered charity. Its aim is to raise voluntary funds for the theatre from individuals, companies and charitable trusts and foundations, as well as through special fundraising events. The Old Vic Trust receives no government subsidy and is reliant on fundraising and ticket sales for its annual income. ResponsibilitiesIndividual giving<ul><li>Contribute to developing a strategic plan for individual giving including membership and small to medium sized donations across all giving channels.</li><li>Working in tandem with the senior philanthropy manager, manage prospect lists and collaborate on new prospect pipelines to maximise individual giving income across both memberships and philanthropy</li><li>Assume responsibility for The Old Vic’s philanthropic individual giving membership scheme, OV Together.</li><li>Retain and increase support by delivering excellent stewardship, including delivery of benefits and events, and communication with donors.</li><li>Generate and convert new donor prospects in order to meet and exceed agreed annual individual giving targets of 1.25 to £1.5 million annually to contribute to the overall development team target.</li><li>Line manage the individual giving officer, monitoring key performance indicators and objectives to ensure that targets are met.</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Oversee lists and draft communications going out to individual supporters, including season announcements, updates and invitations and segmenting mailing lists when necessary.</li><li>Oversee ticket bookings and catering reservations for supporters and to innovate time-saving new processes for automating bookings and reservations.</li><li>Ensure membership collateral is regularly updated to deadlines.</li><li>Ensure database records are updated with donations, research notes, memberships and event attendance.</li><li>Monitor progress against targets, ensuring fundraising costs stay within budgeted expenditure and Gift Aid restrictions.</li><li>Devise and with input from the events team maintain a system for accurately logging and tracking costs incurred for delivering membership benefits in line with HMRC and Gift Aid guidelines.</li><li>Ensure that all data complies with procedures for data integrity (e.g. Gift Aid, GDPR and PCI compliance).</li><li>Oversee the processing of monthly and annual Direct Debits by the Individual Giving Officer.</li><li>Support the administration of the American Associates of The Old Vic membership.</li></ul>Prospecting and new support<ul><li>Identify new routes, channels and audiences to promote other ways of giving amongst existing Old Vic contacts, our database and new prospects.</li><li>Innovate and implement new fundraising projects, such as Tap to Donate scheme, and create supporting documents (e.g. case for support and rebrand of membership scheme).</li><li>Use data analysis to track membership trends and prospecting, with support from the individual giving officer, to inform strategy and cultivation efforts for upgrading and recruitment.</li><li>Identify opportunities to further develop relationships with our existing supporters (e.g. cross-sell) and feed this into strategic plans for individual giving.</li><li>Support the senior development operations manager on the maintenance of a team-wide prospect tracking system and help monitor the solicitation process.</li></ul>General<ul><li>To ensure The Old Vic’s programmes, website and social media are regularly updated with development information, and liaise with marketing as appropriate in achieving these tasks.</li><li>Contribute proactively to development team activities.</li><li>Undertake training deemed necessary by the development director.</li><li>Carry out any other duties as requested by the development director.</li><li>Comply with The Old Vic’s Equal Opportunities, Sustainability and Health &amp; Safety and Staff Handbook policies at all times.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable track record of successfully managing an individual giving scheme</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work independently and with initiative</li><li>Confident dealing with a range of stakeholders and diverse relationship management</li><li>Excellent and demonstrable administration skills, including with regards to financial record keeping and fundraised income</li><li>A friendly and professional attitude; able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Good working knowledge of Gift Aid</li><li>Outstanding administration and organisation skills</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple priorities and pivot when time-sensitive tasks arise</li><li>A collaborative approach to working in a small, busy team</li><li>Robust knowledge of CRM/fundraising databases (Tessitura is an advantage)</li></ul> We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of the global majority, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse and disabled candidates.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Individual giving manager

Closing date for applications: 9 September 2025Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 Calling all organised leaders! Manage theatre operations, coordinate productions and support a team championing British South Asian stories on stage.The general manager is a pivotal leadership role at Rifco, responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our day-to-day activities, managing personnel and processes, and supporting the delivery of our productions.&nbsp;This role blends operational leadership with hands-on production support. You will work closely with the artistic director, executive producer, and producer to deliver shows on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. You will also ensure Rifco’s policies, culture, and systems enable staff and freelancers to do their best work.This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a small, ambitious producing company, and who shares our passion for British South Asian stories, inclusion, and artistic excellence. Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and manage all operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and systems to support growth</li><li>Oversee budgets, cash flow, and reporting with the producer and executive producer</li><li>Support the artistic director in strategy and organisational development</li><li>Manage recruitment, contracts, onboarding, and HR compliance</li><li>Coordinate production logistics, scheduling, budgets, and resources from planning to delivery</li><li>Liaise with venues, suppliers, and partners</li><li>Support the Board with governance and reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and data protection</li><li>Build relationships with funders, partners, and collaborators</li><li>Represent the company at industry events</li><li>Contribute to funding bids and reporting</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Proven experience in theatre or arts management, ideally in a producing company</li><li>Strong organisational and leadership skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Experience managing budgets, contracts, and HR processes</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across creative and administrative teams</li><li>Financially literate and confident with complex budgets</li><li>Committed to team wellbeing, inclusion, and open communication</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Passion for access and diversity in arts and culture</li><li>Knowledge of UK theatre touring and production processes</li><li>Experience in a producer or general manager role within live performance</li><li>Strong knowledge of Health &amp; Safety, HR best practice, and safeguarding</li><li>Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented</li><li>Able to lead calmly under pressure</li></ul>For the full job pack please visit the website via the 'Apply' button. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Rifco Theatre Company

General manager

Closing date for applications: 12 September 2025 at 1.00pmDepartment: ProductionsReports to: Head of wardrobe/costume designerKey relationships: Head of production, student costume assistants, dressers, company stage managerSalary: Oxford Living WageBased at: Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LWHours: Based on 39 hours a week; any work over 39 hours will be paid at overtime rate&nbsp;Timescale: Wardrobe preparation for pantomime 20th October – 14th November, technical rehearsals for pantomime 17th November – 21st November, wardrobe maintenance during pantomime 24th November – 4th January Are you passionate about theatre and costume design? Oxford Playhouse is offering an exciting training opportunity for someone from a refugee or asylum-seeking background to join its pantomime wardrobe team.Oxford Playhouse is looking to recruit a trainee costume assistant for the duration of our 2025/26 pantomime – <a href="https://www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/dick-whittington" target="_blank">Dick Whittington.</a> The Oxford Playhouse pantomime is produced in house with a new script each year. Last year, we won the Special Recognition Award for Innovation at The Pantomime Awards, acknowledging how we are keeping the family tradition fresh and relevant. Written and directed by Toby Hulse, Dick Whittington is inspired by 90s Cool Britannia and follows our hero’s journey to London to defeat the Rattagher brothers.&nbsp;We have partnered with <a href="https://www.goodchance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Good Chance </a>on their <a href="https://www.goodchance.org.uk/stagedoor" target="_blank">Stage Door</a> programme to offer a paid work placement and training opportunity for a candidate from a refugee or asylum-seeking background with lived experience of displacement. The candidate will need to have the right to work in the UK. Stage Door is Good Chance Theatre’s flagship programme for early-career creatives from refugee backgrounds to gain experience in the industry, nurturing the next generation of theatre professionals from across the world.&nbsp;This traineeship will sit as part of a new, growing development of the Stage Door programme, Stage Door 10, which will see ten traineeships rolled out across the country this year. As part of SD10, in the autumn the trainee costume assistant will have the opportunity to become part of a cohort of trainees, meeting together in the second half of the year and benefiting from networking, skills development and masterclass opportunities from Good Chance and their partners. The trainee will also receive a series of mentoring sessions from a team member at Oxford Playhouse towards the end of their traineeship, to support them as they consider their next steps in the theatre industry.This is perfect for someone with a keen interest in tailoring or fashion who is looking to gain experience within a creative environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values learning, collaboration and inclusion. A small budget is available for professional development opportunities during the engagement, including training, tickets for theatre shows, attendance at conferences etc. What You Will Do<ul><li>Work closely with the wardrobe team and costume designer to assist in sourcing or creating costumes for the production as needed. You will be part of the wardrobe team which will be led by the costume designer/head of wardrobe and will also include students from Bournemouth University who make many of the costumes as part of their course, and dressers who will be part of the production crew.</li><li>Coordinate and run costume fittings for actors, including the young company (2 groups of 6 young people aged 11-15 years who alternate performance days). Make necessary alterations and adjustments to costumes to ensure a proper fit.</li><li>Provide wardrobe support during rehearsals and performances, ensuring that costumes are correctly worn by all cast members and maintained throughout the production.</li><li>Assist in the upkeep, cleaning, and repair of costumes to ensure they are in excellent condition across the whole performance run.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience in sewing, dressmaking and/or tailoring</li><li>Attention to detail: A keen eye for detail is essential to ensure costumes are perfect for the production</li><li>Organised and able to manage time: ability to efficiently manage the adjustment and maintenance of multiple costumes at the same time and ensure all costumes are ready to be worn on time</li><li>Communication and team working: ability to communicate calmly with other members of the production team including actors</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience in costume design , fashion or tailoring is desirable including understanding different fabrics and construction techniques as well as machine and hand sewing skills.</li></ul>For more information and how to apply please visit the Oxford Playhouse website via the 'Apply' button.&nbsp; Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Good Chance

Trainee costume assistant

Closing date: 8th September 2025Salary: £27,000Contract: This role is a full-time permanent position.&nbsp; Do you want to work in an award-winning publishing house?Bloomsbury is looking for an enthusiastic contracts assistant to join the very busy, thriving and dynamic group contracts department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for an entry-level role in contracts, or having had previous experience in contract administration within publishing or the media industry. The role will suit someone who wants to work in a global award-winning publishing house, surrounded by books but on the legal side of book publishing (not in the more commonly-known departments of editorial or rights).&nbsp;The ideal candidate will gain a thorough understanding of the publishing process and work closely with Bloomsbury’s different divisions both in the US and the UK. You will have an ever-present attention to detail, with a passion for accuracy, language and excellent interpersonal skills.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Contract administration: communicating with internal departments to ensure that all contract administration and paperwork is completed on time and filed correctly</li><li>Responsible for maintaining contractual information on Biblio </li><li>Ensuring that contractual procedures and guidance documents are correct and up to date (key to the running of the contracts department)</li><li>Drafting contracts including addenda, letters of termination</li><li>Communicating with internal departments and external counterparts, responding to general queries regarding contractual terms and processes for all Bloomsbury imprints</li><li>Processing reversion requests: including careful analysis of sales figures and stock levels, and liaising with editorial and sales teams to reach a decision with the support of contract team</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong administrative and organisation skills</li><li>Keen attention to detail</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio would be a bonus but training will be provided</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable with speaking to people of all levels</li><li>Ability to carefully research and solve queries</li><li>Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively</li><li>Knowledge of publishing contracts an advantage</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Wednesday.This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years. To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Monday 8th of September 2025. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applicationsBloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Contracts assistant

Closing date for applications: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: Part Time, 3 days a week – two days a week in-person (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and then to work a further day remotely on Wednesdays.Location: Watford / RemoteStart date: 7th October 2025 Gain a broad spectrum of experience across a show's production lifecycle, from initial conception discussions and rehearsals to opening night, with this 6-month traineeship,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiatafahodzi.com/" target="_blank">tiata fahodzi</a> is the UK’s leading British African heritage contemporary theatre company. As a black-led, artist centred company we are driven to support global majority artists that have been historically excluded. We create a home where artists and audiences can belong, while being fearless risk-takers in our productions and projects. We work collaboratively within the cultural sector to positively disrupt existing practises and create justice and social impact. We empower and celebrate British African heritage artists, creatives and freelance workers at all stages of their careers, whilst cultivating and nurturing our audiences and targeted communities. In 2022, the company celebrated its 25th birthday with a season entitled ‘Year of the Artist’ and was able to mark a new chapter in the Arts Council Portfolio Organisation’s history by securing further investment for 2024-26.As a company with a touring remit and an emphasis on the generation of new work for the British African theatrical canon, this role will provide the intern relevant experience within a theatre production office. With this internship, you will gain the relevant experience to pursue further work as a production assistant and allow you to consider what lies beyond; such as pursuing work as a production coordinator in a commercial west end environment or as a producer for companies like tiata fahodzi. Key activities<ul><li>Supporting the Executive Producer and General Manager in their tasks.</li><li>Assisting the Artistic Director &amp; CEO with the management of her diary.</li><li>Assisting the company with any general administrative tasks.</li><li>Assisting the General Manager and Executive Producer in organising and co-ordinating meetings (whether that be in-person or virtual).</li><li>Attend team meetings as an observer.</li><li>Assisting the Company in the rehearsal room in any necessary capacity (printing materials, securing food &amp; drink orders, transporting items, etc.).</li><li>Assisting the General Manager in co-ordinating all travel and accommodation needs of the company and it’s freelance staff.</li><li>Correspondence, assisting the General Manager in responding to any incoming emails and postal enquiries.</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>Pre-Production Discussions</li><li>Budget Creation &amp; Maintenance</li><li>Casting</li><li>Rehearsal Room Booking</li><li>Contract Negotiation</li><li>Marketing &amp; Distribution of Material</li><li>Press &amp; PR Strategy</li><li>Mounting a Workshop Production (Get-In, Technical Rehearsals, etc.)</li><li>Opening a Workshop Production</li><li>Moving / Touring a Workshop Production</li><li>Closing of a Production</li></ul>We will also provide training around Anti-Racism &amp; Allyship as part of our internal training procedures, and any other necessary workplace training. What you will bring<ul><li>Demonstrable interest and knowledge of theatre.</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.</li><li>IT skills (including an understanding of Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, etc).</li><li>Good time keeping skills</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

tiata fahodzi

Production assistant intern

Closing date for applications: 7th September 2025Salary: £33,000Contract: This is a permanent full-time position based in our London office, requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Bring your established connections and publicity experience to a leading independent publisher and drive bold, creative campaigns that put exceptional books in the spotlight.Faber is a leading independent publisher, committed to publishing the world’s most significant voices. The current list spans Nobel laureates, bestselling literary fiction, award-winning non-fiction, poetry, film, classical music and drama alongside an unrivalled backlist. Faber is looking to recruit a senior publicity executive to implement market-leading media campaigns and events for a wide range of titles on the adult list, with a particular focus on non-fiction, including film and history, and some fiction including Faber Editions. Responsibilities<ul><li>To manage high profile, sales-driving lead title campaigns across all media platforms, broadsheet, online, broadcast and events</li><li>To deliver high impact author tours liaising with bookshops, festivals and national institutions</li><li>To draft excellent and selling PR material: press releases, blogs, emails and letters</li><li>Deliver excellent author and agent care</li><li>Cultivate and research excellent media contacts across all channels, be expert in social media and every opportunity for discovery of books</li><li>To manage schedules and all administration associated with the campaign</li><li>The role requires a team player that can work autonomously and manage their own budgets</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceReporting to the deputy publicity director, the successful candidate will:<ul><li>Have an established network of media contacts across all channels and a strong awareness of social and online media</li><li>Enjoy working as part of a team while managing campaigns autonomously and coordinating author tours</li><li>Have extensive experience working closely with authors and agents, the media and book trade, in addition to colleagues in the editorial, sales and marketing teams</li><li>Have a strong understanding of what is required to drive commercial success and a track record in delivering impactful campaigns, exceptional author care and reaching diverse audiences</li><li>Staying up to date with industry trends and researching new promotional opportunities will be key, as well as contributing to areas of strategic focus for the department</li></ul> Additional informationFaber has a staff of just over 150, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.&nbsp;Our benefits include:<ul><li>Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles, discounted Faber Academy courses</li><li>Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year</li><li>Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice</li><li>Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app</li><li>Season-ticket loans</li><li>Cycle-to-work vouchers</li><li>Subsidised eye tests</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance and income protection insurance</li><li>Access to online GP and advisory services</li><li>Cash plan for healthcare costs</li></ul> Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Notice and our Data Protection Policy. Please read these before submitting your application.If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply by sending a covering letter and CV by clicking the 'Apply' button. We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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