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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.

Good Chance

Assistant trainee producer

Closing date: 17th July 2025Salary: £35,000 - £40,240Contract: 12-month FTCLocation: Manchester Ready to bring characters to life? Join our vibrant team as a makeup assistant on a television drama!You'll be crucial in creating and maintaining character looks, from hair and makeup to special effects and wigs. This is your chance to showcase your artistry, organisation, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment and be a key part of the magic behind the camera! Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)<ul><li>Experience in a Makeup Assistant role with 3 or more years experience in a makeup department on a television drama or continuing drama, showcasing the ability to create diverse looks for different characters and settings.</li><li>Proven experience as a Makeup Assistant in makeup on a television drama or continuing drama.</li><li>Proven experience in monitoring makeup continuity across filming blocks to ensure consistent appearances of characters throughout the production.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in hairdressing and barbering, including working with wigs and hairpieces as required by the script, highlighting versatility in hairstyling techniques.</li><li>Capability to break down the filming schedule and script to discern makeup requirements while collaborating effectively with the Makeup Supervisor and Designer</li><li>Ability to handle the demands of long working hours, on-location shoots and night shoots whilst displaying adaptability and resilience in challenging filming conditions.</li><li>Experience in maintaining tactfulness and discretion while working with actors and handling sensitive information on set and in the make up room.</li><li>A good understanding of hygiene and safety standards within a makeup department.</li></ul> Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)<ul><li>Good Communication Skills and Teamwork skills.</li><li>Creativity and artistic talent in makeup application and hairdressing.</li><li>Organisation skills.</li><li>Attention to Detail and Continuity experience.</li><li>Problem-Solving and Adaptability.</li><li>Knowledge of Continuing Drama and processes.</li></ul> 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.&nbsp;

Makeup assistant, Coronation Street - 12 month FTC

Contract: Full-time, permanentSalary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experienceClosing date: 20th July 2025 &nbsp;Thames &amp; Hudson (T&amp;H) publishes beautiful books that open doors onto all aspects of culture.&nbsp;We are seeking two talented Design Managers to join our Design team—one for the ‘Trade’ division, and one for our for ‘Core’ programme. These key roles will oversee the design execution of our award-winning illustrated books and managing a wide range of exciting projects.The T&amp;H Trade Division includes our prestigious Art, History and Music lists and a wide range of books (and gifts) on contemporary culture. Noteworthy examples of T&amp;H Trade publications would include ‘Led by Donkeys’, ‘Hockney Pictures’, ‘How Painting Happens’, landmark forthcoming books on Iron Maiden and Oasis, as well as the game ‘Queen of Arts’.&nbsp;T&amp;H’s Core programme, whose titles across Architecture, Design, Photography, Fashion and Digital Culture, among other areas, target specific audiences and interest groups. The programme ranges from high-end fashion-brand collaborations to books on videogames, from architecture, graphic-design and photography monographs with leading international figures to considered visual surveys of contemporary topics and trends.&nbsp; The rolesWe are looking for candidates with excellent organisational and leadership skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality design on schedule and within budget.Applications will be considered for both roles. Although we’ll explore at interview stage where each candidate’s strengths are best aligned, please do tell us of your preferences or strengths in your cover letter. &nbsp;As a Design Manager, you will:<ul><li>Oversee the execution of page layouts and covers, ensuring they are audience-appropriate, visually distinctive, and meet Thames &amp; Hudson’s renowned standards.</li><li>Manage a small team of in-house designers, providing feedback, support, and ensuring workloads are balanced and deadlines are met.</li><li>Commission and manage a wide network of freelance designers, setting clear expectations and ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Editorial, Production, Sales, and Rights teams to keep projects on track and resolve issues as they arise.</li><li>Represent the Design department at key meetings, bringing detailed knowledge of project status, schedules, and requirements.</li><li>Maintain awareness of design standards, production requirements, and market expectations, ensuring best practices are followed across all projects.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing junior and mid-level designers.</li><li>A portfolio demonstrating high-quality illustrated book design, ideally within art, design, fashion, architecture, lifestyle, history, popular culture, gifts, or games.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of typography, layout, and print production, with expert-level Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines effectively.</li><li>Clear and confident communication, with the ability to coordinate across departments and present progress updates.</li><li>A proactive, solution-focused approach, with the ability to manage shifting priorities without compromising on quality.</li><li>A passion for delivering best-in-class graphic design.</li><li>You are highly organised, pragmatic, and take pride in seeing projects through to completion.</li><li>You know how to support your team, keep projects running smoothly, and ensure the delivery of consistently excellent work across every stage of the process.</li></ul>Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.At Thames &amp; Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to our success. Selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, or belief.We operate a hybrid working model, with the expectation that team members work from the office at least three days per week. We have recently moved into a brand-new, purpose-designed office located a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross station.To apply, please send your CV, portfolio and cover letter to Victoria Fishpool at the email address found via the Apply button. Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements listed in Knowledge, Skills and Experience above. You can also identify whether you have a preference for our Trade or Core lists. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2025.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;In addition to working with a highly talented and creative group of people, we offer:<ul><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Interest-free loan for a rent deposit or season travel tickets</li><li>Discounts off our lovely T&amp;H books and co-editions</li><li>Generous pension contributions</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide</li></ul>And more!

Thames & Hudson Headquarters

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Design manager

Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th July at 11.5pmSalary: £25,767Duration: 12 monthsStart date: August 2025 &nbsp;Are you passionate about interiors, storytelling, and hands-on creativity? Love the sound of transforming spaces into immersive sets? If you thrive in a fast-paced, physical environment and have an eye for design, keep reading...Since producing the now legendary Brookside, Lime Pictures has gone on to deliver some of TV’s most iconic programmes. Its shows cover a wide range of genres from reality to scripted drama. For over 30 years the production company has pioneered new formats, using TV not only for on-screen storytelling but as an off-screen platform to reach younger audiences. Shows have also won countless awards including the Double Daytime Emmy winning Free Rein for Netflix, Multi award winning Hollyoaks and of course, the BAFTA winning reality series The Only Way is Essex for ITV.The purpose of the design runner role is to provide help and support to the Design department, specifically working closely with the set dressers to ensure all sets are dressed correctly and de-rigged accordingly.Your primary objective is to aid the set dresser in the smooth running of operations and logistics – undertaking tasks to ensure all sets are dressed correctly and punctually, ready for the arrival of the crew. Similarly, you will help de-rig sets and return dressings to the appropriate areas often under tight time constraints. Therefore, strong time management skills and an ability to cope with physical and strenuous work are vital to this role.Good communication skills are also important as building effective working relationships across departments (shoot crew, site managers, construction, painters etc.) is imperative when working together to create the vision of the production.The design runner should have a creative eye and a keen understanding of the sets, characters and storylines in order to offer creative input wherever required. You will report to the head set dresser on the Design team led by the head of design. &nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Follow direction from the set dressers to assist with dressing sets</li><li>Carefully match dressing continuity to set dresser’s photos</li><li>Assist the set dressers to prepare, create and build character dressing props</li><li>Provide creative ideas and input into set and location dressing</li><li>Collect dressings and furniture from storage areas</li><li>Assist with the de-rig of sets and dressings</li><li>Assist with admin jobs in the set dressing office</li><li>Potential for the temporary cover of the set dresser position</li><li>Working early and late shifts with the potential of more responsibility in the set dressing role</li><li>Manual handling and heavy lifting</li><li>Liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with shoot crew, day store team, graphics, buyers, production, construction/painters and designers</li><li>Being able to understand and process information from call sheets and production schedule boards</li><li>Updating dressers of schedule changes throughout the day</li><li>Assist with general design duties as and when required.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Keen interest in interior design, television production, theatre or film</li><li>Design/media related degree or NVQ level (or higher) qualification or relevant experience</li><li>Creative flair and meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Good time management skills</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Ability to use own initiative</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team</li><li>Following directions/instruction thoroughly</li><li>Good organisational skills</li><li>Ability to problem solve.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of programme compliance and understanding importance of continuity</li><li>Knowledge of programme specific style</li><li>Experienced in driving vans</li><li>Prop making skills</li><li>Painting/Creative skills e.g. breaking down dressings, drawing, sign writing,</li><li>Experience of erecting backing flats correctly and safely</li><li>Hand and machine sewing skills e.g. making table clothes, lining curtains</li><li>Experience using tools correctly and safety e.g. drills and staple guns</li><li>Experience using materials correctly and safely (COSHH) e.g. spray paints and glues</li><li>Experience working at height correctly and safely</li><li>An understanding of basic health and safety issues relating to a television environment</li><li>Production Health and Safety qualification</li><li>Manual Handling Certification</li><li>Full Driving License.</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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.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.

Lime Pictures

Design runner

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20th July at 11.59pm. Please make sure to review the 'To apply' section in detail at the bottom of this role description.Salary: London Living WageStart date: September 2025Duration: 15 weeksWorking hours: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday - FridayLocation: Hybrid with at least 2 days per week in the London office Are you looking to begin a creative career? Want to gain an insight into how a global advertising agency operates? Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join McCann Health as an IGNITE intern.Part of the IPG Health network, <a href="https://ipghealth.com/" target="_blank">McCann Health London</a> is one of the most awarded healthcare communications agencies. We are guided by our founding philosophy, Truth Well Told, and united by one vision: to help our clients’ brands and businesses play a meaningful role in people’s health. We combine science, creativity and strategy to deliver best-in-class services to some of the world’s top, as well as emerging, health and wellness brands.&nbsp;We do this by challenging convention and bringing to life smart, creative ideas that push boundaries and leave the world a healthier place than we found it.In recent years McCann Health London has been named European Health Agency of the Year at the London International Awards, won Grand Prixes and Golds at Cannes Lions and featured in AdWeek’s Top 25 global campaigns.The team at McCann Health are excited to be running the IGNITE programme again, a 15-week long paid internship that supports people looking to begin creative careers, regardless of background or experience. &nbsp;What you will learn&nbsp;<ul><li>An introduction to how a global advertising agency operates</li><li>World-class mentoring from award-winning Creatives</li><li>An introduction to the Creative, Design and Studio teams</li><li>How to dream up and execute campaigns</li><li>Experience of responding to a live client brief</li><li>How to create a pitch deck, client presentation or pipeline</li><li>How to develop an idea/prototype and tell a story of a brand or non-profit</li><li>How to adopt a fresh approach to problem-solving</li><li>Support a&nbsp;McCann Global Health brief where you will team up with global colleagues</li></ul> &nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>A genuine interest in communications and the creative industry</li><li>A passion for creative discipline</li><li>A natural conceptual thinker with loads of ideas</li><li>Good communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>You must have the right to work in the UK</li></ul> &nbsp;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 (including questions outlined below) as one document</li><li>It’s optional to share an example of creative work that you're most proud of alongside your CV, if you have one</li><li>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 or apply via the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> &nbsp;Please answer the following questions as part of your application:<ul><li>Imagine you had to pitch a reality TV show based on your dreams. What’s the concept?</li><li>If you could redesign the sky, what would you put in it instead of stars and why?</li><li>Imagine someone discovers your project 1,000 years in the future. What do you hope they’d understand about you?</li></ul> &nbsp;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.

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