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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 for applications:&nbsp; 24 August 2025Salary: £30-33k depending on experienceContract Type: One-year contract&nbsp;(including 3-month probation) Bring your design skills and passion for factual storytelling to this junior role, and help turn global news stories into engaging short-form videos. &nbsp;&nbsp;The Economist’s award-winning video department produces factual content that reflects the newspaper’s global outlook. Our short, focused videos deliver clear, incisive analysis in a compelling, accessible format. They attract millions of views each month and are published on our website and app, and across platforms including Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook and TikTok.We are seeking a motivated and dynamic graduate or graphic designer to join our video team as a&nbsp;junior motion-graphics designer.&nbsp;In this role we will train you in motion design so you can help to create editorial and data-driven videos and visual assets for use across our digital platforms. You should have a strong willingness to learn and effective communication and solid illustration skills, along with a keen interest in video, global politics, current affairs and factual storytelling. An interest in data visualisation and map creation would be a plus. Responsibilities&nbsp;As a junior motion-graphics designer your main responsibility will be to support the development and creation of motion graphics for our short-form vertical videos. You will gain hands-on experience across all stages of video production and the wider editorial process. From storyboarding to delivering final assets, you will develop skills in typography, data visualisation, map design and motion graphics for editorial storytelling. If you are curious, eager to develop and excited to help shape&nbsp;The Economist’s video output, we would love to hear from you. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop</li><li>Creative thinking in order to conceive, generate and implement ideas</li><li>The ability to take an analytical approach to design, initiative and decision-making</li><li>Planning and organising with meticulous attention to detail in design, planning and execution</li><li>Proactivity and the ability to make quick, well-judged and informed decisions, as well as innovative ideas and techniques</li><li>Works well under pressure, to tight deadlines and in a variety of situations, with different individuals or groups</li><li>A basic understanding of After Effects, Premiere Pro, 3D Pipeline and Cinema 4D would be useful</li></ul> Additional informationTo apply please send your CV and examples of your work to&nbsp;the email via the 'Apply' button.This job is based in London. All applicants must hold the legal right to work in the United Kingdom without the need for any further visa-application or immigration process. The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All applicants are welcome, regardless of ethnicity, national origin, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date: 25th August 2025 at 10amSalary: London Living Wage Are you looking to make your first move into the music industry?Sony Music UK is opening applications for its annual internship program.&nbsp;We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about music and culture to join our vibrant community.Sony Music is career defining. You will be empowered to bring your best as part of a high performing team, shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. You will start with your fellow interns from across the UK business, allowing you to mobilise your ideas and knowledge, champion positive change and build support systems that will last you a lifetime. Opportunities span across different areas of the business including:<ul><li>Creative</li><li>Marketing</li><li>Finance</li><li>Digital &amp; audience development</li><li>International marketing</li><li>Analytics and more</li></ul> Additional information<ul><li>Successful candidates will start their 12-month internship in January 2026.</li><li>All roles are based in our Kings Cross offices in London and are paid at London Living Wage. </li><li>Applications are open from Monday, August 11th at 10am until Monday, 25th August at 10am.&nbsp;</li></ul>For any further questions please refer to our FAQ’s&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kr7mdKM9ejHBeOEvdTa5wKeIUqsrfOjo/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>. To applyThis is your chance to shape what’s next for Sony Music and beyond.If you are passionate about putting creators first and ready to embark on the next chapter of your music business career, head to the jobs page&nbsp;via the 'Apply' button to find out more on and to apply to your chosen role.We can't wait to see your application! We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music internship

Closing date for applications: 17 August 2025Salary: £27,000 per annumDepartment: Editorial and designReporting To: Publisher, fiction, non-fiction &amp; Walker studio (with dotted line to executive art director)Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full timeLocation: Vauxhall, London (hybrid post probation) Kick-start your publishing career in this entry-level role, supporting the editorial and design teams behind some of the most iconic names in children's books.Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international&nbsp;group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House, Peachtree and Pixel + Ink in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the&nbsp;Walker Books Group&nbsp;is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books.Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved&nbsp;family brands including Lucy Cousin’s&nbsp;Maisy, Michael Rosen’s&nbsp;We're Going on a Bear Hunt,&nbsp;Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s&nbsp;Guess How Much I Love You&nbsp;and&nbsp;Martin Handford’s&nbsp;Where’s Wally?This is an exciting entry-level role to support the editorial and design departments for fiction, non-fiction and gift titles in a supportive, fast-moving and highly creative environment. This role will be the first point of contact for the department, and will be responsible for ensuring all administration tasks are completed to a high standard. This is an incredibly varied role, and will provide a great first step and insight into the editorial and design of children’s books. Responsibilities<ul><li>Working with editors, designers and other departments to see new titles through pre-print stages</li><li>Supporting the department to get a title ready for print, which may include, with guidance, preparing prelims, copy editing, proof reading and making minor design corrections</li><li>Preparing and co-ordinating internal meetings, taking and distributing minutes and ensuring all actions and correspondence are implemented</li><li>Ordering advance copies of books, sending publication day cards, posting foreign editions of books, and maintaining key external contacts</li><li>Ensuring that title and author/illustrator information is updated and correct in Biblio, as well as cover images, title changes, formats, publication dates, prices, author photos</li><li>Initiating and processing development fee forms and contract request forms</li><li>Working with various departments to coordinate the workflow for reprint corrections within the design team</li><li>Diary and event administration for Bologna, Frankfurt and London Book Fairs, and supporting the publisher and executive art director in any travel arrangements or diary management as required</li><li>Preparing presentation pdfs with visuals for sales and marketing meetings, sales conferences and launch meetings and internal reports</li><li>Conducting market research and ordering competitor copies for review</li><li>With guidance, auditing and submitting books for industry surveys</li><li>Reading and reporting on manuscripts</li><li>Liaise on administrative communication between various departments within Walker Books Group i.e. production, sales, marketing and foreign rights</li><li>Proofreading and copywriting as required across multiple formats</li><li>Processing department invoices and expenses</li><li>Providing general administrative support to the editorial and design department</li><li>Acting as the first point of contact for all general queries and requests</li><li>Ad hoc tasks as required</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet changing needs of the business. Knowledge, skills and experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task, take initiative and prioritise your own workload in a busy and fast-moving environment</li><li>Clear and effective communication skills</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Able to work as part of a team, and also able to work independently</li><li>Positive attitude with a pro-active solution-focused approach</li><li>The ability to take initiative but also know when to ask for help, knowing you will be supported in your learning and development</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, including the confidence in communicating with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Curiosity in emerging trends and topics which get young readers excited</li><li>A working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is not essential but would be advantageous</li><li>Knowledge and enthusiasm of the children’s book publishing or media industry is not essential but would be advantageous &nbsp;</li></ul>​Additional informationWe offer:<ul><li>A supportive working environment where all voices are respected and creativity is not hierarchical</li><li>Hybrid work (at least two days in the office per week) once you have successfully passed probation</li><li>22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced pension scheme</li><li>Health insurance and health cash plan</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul> Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us. All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walker Books Ltd

Publishing assistant

Closing date for applications: 14 August 2025Salary £27,000 per annumLocation: The 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). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesdays and Thursdays Bring your artworking skills to this entry-level role in publishing and help craft the covers of leading academic titles.&nbsp;We are looking for an artworker to join our busy academic and professional division, which publishes across a range of subjects including Philosophy, Education, Theology, Linguistics, History, Law, Drama, Film and Media, and Fashion. This would be an excellent job for someone with artworking skills, keen to enter the book publishing industry within the design environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Correct and convert existing cover files and generate final cover artwork (using Adobe CS) for reprints, eBooks and our print-on-demand programme</li><li>Liaise with editorial and production colleagues, and external suppliers on cover updates, proofs, and schedules</li><li>Ensure company systems are kept up-to-date with cover data, files and status</li><li>Assist the designers with artworking tasks on new titles</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven technical expertise (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)</li><li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills</li><li>The ability to process a large volume of work quickly and accurately</li><li>A keen eye for detail</li></ul> Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid personal wellness days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work anywhere fortnight - for two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for working anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Share save scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house doctor</li><li>Eye care voucher scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources. Additional informationAs an entry level role, 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.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 apply with a CV, cover letter &amp; portfolio of your recent work addressed to human resources via our website by clicking the 'Apply' button. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Bloomsbury 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.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

Artworker, academic & professional production

Closing date for applications: 15th August 2025Salary: £62,000 - £68,000Business area: Media productionContract type: Permanent full timeLocation: Manchester - Coronation Street ITV studios &amp; construction workshop (Westbrook Road) - expectation is full time in the office. Step into this leadership role and shape the sets behind the world's longest-running TV soap - Coronation Street!&nbsp;Spark the magic of Coronation Street! As construction manager, you'll lead a dynamic team turning visionary designs into captivating sets. This thrilling role demands strong leadership, meticulous planning, and creative flair to enhance storytelling while mastering schedules and budgets. Oversee all builds, ensuring safety and excellence. If you're a proactive leader passionate about construction and TV, shape a beloved show! ResponsibilitiesAs construction manager, you’ll take the creative vision and bring it to life - literally. Leading our construction team, you’ll transform design concepts into the physical sets that shape storytelling on Coronation Street. You’ll manage logistics, resources, safety, and people - ensuring every build is delivered with precision and care.This is a leadership role; balancing hands-on construction know-how with project planning, team development, and long-term maintenance. From full-scale lot builds to last-minute studio changeovers, no two days are the same. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>You will have proven experience of working in a construction workshop on a drama based production with an excellent demonstrable knowledge of the set building process</li><li>You will have experience of working in the building trade with an excellent understanding of the building process</li><li>You will have experience of working in a supervisory or managerial role in the construction of sets or building environments with a proven ability to lead a team (please provide evidence of managing people and workflow)</li><li>You will have knowledge of a range of building practices including scaffold rigs and related safety considerations</li><li>You can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including a proven ability to take a variety of approaches when dealing with issues and problems</li><li>This role involves driving daily to various sites and locations to collect and deliver equipment therefore a full, manual UK driving licence is essential</li><li>You are flexible and able to take calls outside of working hours and work occasional extra days/hours, depending on production needs.</li><li>You have knowledge of Health &amp; Safety principles, and how these apply in a workshop and on-set environment (eg risk assessments, safe working practices, COSHH)</li><li>You have excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>You’re confident in communicating with others and can demonstrate good negotiating skills</li><li>You stay calm and focused under pressure and during stressful situations</li><li>You have a flexible and creative approach to problem solving</li><li>You have a proactive approach to personal development</li><li>You are able to prioritise and juggle workloads, possessing initiative to adapt to changing priorities</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Construction manager, Coronation Street - permanent

Closing date for applications: Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11PMTraineeship Fee: You will be paid £120 per day for 24 days of work – that’s £2,880 in total.Traineeship Dates: 8 September – 28 November 2025 (12 weeks): 2 days per week, with one day ideally being Mondays. &nbsp;Bradford Producing Hub has partnered with Good Chance and their Stage Door Programme to offer a paid work placement and training opportunity for aspiring producers with lived experience of displacement.Stage Door is an opportunity created by Good Chance for people from refugee backgrounds at the early stage of their careers to participate in bespoke traineeships to develop their skills, networks and professional experience.At Bradford Producing Hub (BPH), we’ve partnered with live events organisations for over three years to host transformative paid work placements. We’re now proud to partner with Good Chance to offer a traineeship within our own team for an aspiring producer to gain hands-on experience in producing events and artist development programmes.We’re looking for someone excited about supporting the growth of artists and contributing to a vibrant arts sector here in Bradford, while building their own experience as an Assistant Producer.Bradford is a City of Sanctuary – a place where people from across the world make their home. This traineeship is part of a shared commitment to addressing the imbalance of opportunities for those who have sought sanctuary in the UK and are building a career in the creative industries. &nbsp;About the Traineeship:The Assistant Producer will support the BPH team with the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of our training programmes and events. You will gain hands-on experience working in an arts development organisation and develop your skills and networks.You will have a main point of contact at BPH, who will provide regular check-ins and support you with your work. The Good Chance team will provide additional support throughout the placement period, including group cohort sessions with other Stage Door trainees to share skills, build networks and wellbeing support.There will also be funding available for you to attend professional development activities, which may include training days, skills sessions and webinars, or theatre and event outings.Following the placement, BPH will offer up to 3 additional mentoring sessions, looking specifically at what’s next, and helping with further development and career opportunities. You will also be invited to remain a part of the Stage Door network, which will include further development opportunities in the future, as well as tickets, outings and networking.We can adapt the working schedule to fit around your other commitments, such as family responsibilities, appointments, or other work. &nbsp;This traineeship is for you if you are:<ul><li>At the beginning of your career and bring with you the strength and perspective of someone with lived experience of displacement, such as a refugee, or an asylum seeker with the right to work in the UK <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-whilst-an-asylum-claim-is-considered/working-in-the-uk-whilst-an-asylum-case-is-considered" target="_blank">(check eligibility)</a></li><li>Living in the Bradford district</li><li>18 years old or over when the traineeship starts</li><li><a href="https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/right-to-work-in-the-uk/check-if-you-have-the-right-to-work-in-the-uk/" target="_blank">Eligible to work in the UK</a></li><li>Interested in developing a career in producing or arts administration</li><li>Proactive and eager to learn and make the most of this opportunity</li><li>Keen to get involved and get hands-on as part of our training sessions and events</li><li>Organised with your time and good at working collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>Experienced in basic IT skills, including the use of email and Word documents</li><li>Available throughout the traineeship period (if there are any weeks that you can’t do, please speak to us as there may be some flexibility)</li></ul>For more information including roles and responsibilities, FAQs and how to apply please see the Bradford Producing Hub website via the Apply button.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.

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