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Closing date for applications: 19 September 2025Salary: £30,500 per annum (pro rata for 10-month contract), pension contributions, 28 days holiday (pro rata) and travel and lunch expenses (for shoots and events on location)Position title: Content producerLocation: Hounslow, Greater LondonContract type: Fixed-term (10 months), full-timeStart date: September 2025Reports to: Project managerPlease note: This is a fixed-term role for 10 months. The advertised salary is based on the full-time annual rate of £30,500 and will be calculated on a pro rata basis according to the contract length. This role will involve working evenings and weekends. Use your digital storytelling skills to celebrate and amplify the cultural heritage of LGBTQ+ people from migrant and global majority communities.At Elevate Community Productions CIC (ECP), we envision a society where people from minoritised communities have the confidence, skills, and opportunities to thrive both creatively and economically.We increase well-being and enhance career prospects for these groups, breaking down socio-economic barriers and driving long-term personal and professional growth. Through performing arts, media and heritage projects, we provide safe, inclusive spaces for participants to build industry-relevant skills and intercultural competencies.The content producer will play a key role in the "Queer Global" project, focusing on the digital aspects of documenting and celebrating the cultural heritage of LGBTQ+ people from the global majority and migrant communities in West London. This position involves overseeing the production of digital content, including co-creation with our service users, managing social media platforms, web design and ensuring high-quality digital outputs for broad accessibility. ResponsibilitiesDigital content production<ul><li>The creation of digital content, including podcasts, social media content, event videos, photography and project related documentaries</li><li>Oversee all stages of digital content production, from planning and scripting to recruiting, filming, editing, and publishing</li><li>Ensure that all digital outputs are of high quality and align with the project’s goals, vision and funder acknowledgement guidelines</li><li>Design marketing and promotional campaigns and create materials such as photographs, flyers, posters, digital content, trailers and banners to recruit project participants, event attendees and audiences</li><li>Occasional attendance at events will be needed to capture content, requiring a flexible approach to travel and irregular working hours</li></ul>Technical management<ul><li>Manage all technical aspects of digital media production, including audio and video recording equipment, editing software, and digital storage</li><li>Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and utilised effectively</li><li>Troubleshoot any technical issues that arise during the production process</li></ul>Digital archiving<ul><li>Develop and maintain a digital archive for the project’s outputs, ensuring that all materials are properly catalogued and stored</li><li>Collaborate with the project partners to integrate digital materials into their existing archives</li><li>Ensure that the digital archive is accessible to the public and future researchers</li></ul>Community engagement<ul><li>Work closely with community members to capture their stories and experiences in digital formats</li><li>Facilitate workshops (co-creation labs) and events that engage the community in the production and sharing of digital content</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience and advanced skills in digital media production, including audio and video editing (Adobe Creative Cloud, Davinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro)</li><li>Excellent camera operation skills for video production and stills photography</li><li>Excellent project coordination and ability to deliver work on time</li><li>Ability to handle constructive feedback with a positive attitude and demonstrate resilience when revising work, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with project goals</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Deep understanding and keen insights into social media content conventions and platform-specific trends</li><li>Commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and community empowerment</li></ul>Interested? Press the Apply button to be taken to our online application.&nbsp; 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.

Elevate Community Productions CIC

Content producer

Closing date for applications: 14 September 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 based on experience, plus uncapped commission and discretionary bonusReports to: Head of art consultancy – commercial &amp; residentialLocation: This is a full-time hybrid role based in our London office. Some evening attendance at events and functions will be required. Turn your passion for art into new business opportunities! Join a dynamic team connecting extraordinary artwork with leading clients in design, architecture and beyond.&nbsp;Artiq is a dynamic team of over 45, bringing momentum to a new arts economy where artists and creative businesses can thrive, and careers can be built. Working with an international client base, we are growing fast and creating new opportunities all the time for talented people passionate about art. Based in London and operating in 25+ countries, we work with and represent some of the best artists in the world and help our clients build collections and experiences, giving them unrivalled access to the cultural world. At the core of our business is our unique artwork leasing model.We are seeking a dynamic and creative art consultant with a proven sales track record to join our team. The role focuses on prospecting, pitching, presenting, and closing art rental collections for new clients in the commercial &amp; residential sector. You will play a key role in strengthening Artiq’s reputation with industry partners and driving new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will combine commercial drive with a genuine passion for art and design. You should have strong networks in the interior design, architecture, or creative industries and be confident working with stakeholders across all levels, from independent businesses to C-suite leaders at major corporations. Responsibilities<ul><li>Proactively identify and approach new clients across the commercial &amp; residential sector</li><li>Attend and actively participate in networking events to generate new business</li><li>Represent Artiq and build lasting relationships with partners in office fit-out, furniture, interior design, architecture and build sectors</li><li>Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified sales leads and opportunities</li><li>Confidently pitch and present proposals to a wide range of stakeholders</li><li>Provide expert briefs to the internal curation team and act as the main point of contact throughout each project lifecycle</li><li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets and deliverables are met</li><li>Oversee project delivery from proposal to installation, ensuring seamless handover and post-sale support</li><li>Collaborate with and coordinate across internal teams (curation, operations, logistics) to ensure seamless project delivery and outstanding client outcomes</li><li>Efficiently close deals with speed, clarity and profitability</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Professional experience in business-to-business (B2B) sales, preferably in a creative or design-led sector</li><li>Strong networking and relationship-building skills</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing projects and delivering client-facing work to high standards</li><li>Impeccable organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Collaborative, proactive and client-focused mindset</li><li>High level of commercial awareness with the ability to analyse opportunities and make data-led decisions</li><li>Strong MS Excel skills and confidence working with data, budgets and sales reporting</li></ul> Artiq is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

ARTIQ

Art consultant - art agency

Closing date for applications: 21 September 2025 at 5.00 pmSalary: London fee - £110 per day, paid pro rata based on total working hours throughout October - December 2025 Bring your passion for community arts to life by creating and facilitating empowering workshops that help displaced communities share their stories through theatre, music, movement and visual art.Good Chance is seeking two workshop facilitators for our pilot co-creation project with people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds, as part of our new Hope Shows programme. We are looking for individuals with energy and enthusiasm, who are great with people, eager to share their skills and knowledge, and who are open to developing within the role. Creativity and kindness are at the heart of this project, so we’re seeking facilitators who can inspire participants and support them in shaping and sharing their stories through a collaborative artistic process. This role is part of Good Chance’s Stage Door Programme, designed as a professional development opportunity open specifically to people from a refugee or asylum seeking background with lived experience of displacement. We are looking for people who already have a strong foundation of experience in facilitation and the arts, and who are excited to continue developing these skills within a supportive professional environment.&nbsp;Ten years on from the original Hope Shows in the Calais Jungle, Good Chance is reviving this powerful project for a new era. Working with refugees, asylum seekers and people seeking sanctuary living in temporary accommodation in London and beyond, the Hope Shows will combine trauma-informed participatory art and applied theatre practice with high production value performance grounded in artistic integrity. Each Hope Show will be co-created with local communities, enriched by sessions with prominent guest artists, and will culminate in extraordinary public performances hosted by leading theatres. The project will bring Good Chance’s unique Hope Show format to refugee support organisations across the UK, starting with London, using theatre as a powerful medium for healing, empowerment and public awareness. Through safe and creative workshops, displaced people will have the chance to share and develop their unique talents, connect with others and take part in high-quality performances. The Hope Shows will also reach diverse audiences bringing together displaced and settled communities and amplify stories of hope through press, digital and social media campaigns.We are looking for experienced, compassionate and creative workshop facilitators to co-lead participatory workshops that will form the foundation of each Hope Show. Facilitators will work closely with Good Chance’s deputy artistic director, Elias Matar, and collaborate with professional artists with lived experience of displacement to design and deliver inclusive, trauma-informed sessions that empower community members to share their stories through theatre, music, movement and visual art. The workshop facilitators will work as part of the creative and administrative team to support the workshops, rehearsals and performances for the first Hope Show in London. Responsibilities<ul><li>Facilitation: co-design and co-deliver engaging, trauma-informed creative workshops that are inclusive, safe and responsive to community members’ needs.</li><li>Co-creation: support community members to develop and shape material for the final performance through storytelling, improvisation, movement and collaborative scene-making.</li><li>Collaboration: work closely with Good Chance’s artistic team, partner organisations and other artists to ensure workshops are dynamic, accessible and culturally safe.</li><li>Participant support: build trust with community members, ensuring dignity, agency and care are embedded throughout the process.</li><li>Rehearsals &amp; performance: contribute to the rehearsal and creation process and support the final Hope Show performance at a professional theatre venue.</li><li>Reflection &amp; learning: take part in evaluation and feedback to support the ongoing development of the new Hope Shows model.</li><li>Communication with community members: be a main contact for community members during workshops, rehearsals and performances, monitor attendance, support with their learning and development, give advice and feedback.</li><li>Administration: take notes in rehearsals, check these notes with the creative team and work with the workshop assistant to ensure that they are shared with the community members.</li><li>Set up: in conjunction with the workshop assistant, make sure rehearsal spaces and any other rooms are set up for each workshop.</li><li>Communication with team: in-person, phone and email contact with creative team, wider project team, partners, community members and wider contacts.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Demonstrated experience facilitating participatory drama workshops, ideally with refugees, asylum seekers or other marginalised groups</li><li>Strong skills in theatre-making/directing and/or other art forms (e.g. movement, music, visual arts, storytelling)</li><li>Knowledge of applied theatre practices and community arts approaches</li><li>Ability to create inclusive, culturally sensitive and multilingual-friendly workshop environments</li><li>Excellent collaboration and communication skills</li><li>Commitment to Good Chance’s values of dignity, co-creation, excellence, access and legacy</li><li>A strong interest in theatre work in the community, and desire to develop these skills on a large-scale professional performance project.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in partnership with grassroots or frontline refugee support organisations</li><li>Multilingual skills</li><li>Trauma-informed or therapeutically informed approach to facilitation</li></ul> Further information about the role, as well as information on how to apply, can be found on our website via the 'Apply' button.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Good Chance

Workshop facilitator

Closing date: 18th September 2025Salary: £27,721 per annumHours: 37.5 working hours - (flexible) This is a great first role for someone starting their career in digital design.You might have recently finished a design degree, an apprenticeship, or have similar skills in digital and design.As a junior digital designer, you’ll work closely with our creative partners and social media team to create content for social media, websites, and other digital platforms. You’ll also help support the wider digital design process. You’ll be guided by our supportive and experienced teams, giving you the chance to learn, grow, and play an important role in bringing Nest’s creative vision to life.This is a hands-on role where you’ll use a variety of tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Maxon Cinema 4D. You’ll get the chance to work on different areas of digital design, motion graphics, video, and content creation—building a strong foundation for your career. ​Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Design skills using graphic design software</li><li>Portfolio of design work</li><li>Ability to present ideas using moodboards or other means.</li><li>Experience of working on social media design or video​</li></ul>Don't worry if you think you don't have all the key skills, it might be worth taking the few minutes to apply as we're good at spotting potential and offer a generous training budget.Please download a full job description via the 'Apply' button to find a full scope, deliverables, experience and personal&nbsp;attributes&nbsp;required for this role. Flexible and agile workingEveryone's personal situation is different.To make the most out of hybrid working, we've introduced different ways of working, which include (subject to role requirements):<ul><li>hybrid of office (Canary Wharf, London)&nbsp;and home working&nbsp;(there will be an&nbsp;expectation&nbsp;to attend the office, once - twice a week, or more, as required) </li><li>reduce or vary working hours</li><li>reduce or vary the days worked</li><li>work compressed hours</li><li>job share</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;

Nest

Junior digital designer

Closing date for applications: 28th September 2025Salary: £525 per week (gross)Contract: Full-time 18-week paid contract&nbsp;with 6 successful applicants starting 24th February&nbsp;2026. &nbsp;Got brilliant ideas? Want to work in Unscripted TV?&nbsp; NO experience or qualifications necessary.Are you addicted to TV, TikTok, YouTube, Insta and Netflix? Love sharing the amazing thing you just watched? Always thinking&nbsp;"This show would have been way better if they'd done this instead"?Sounds like you? Then YOU are exactly who we are looking for. COME AND WORK WITH US!&nbsp;We are looking for people who LOVE content to help us dream up&nbsp;new exciting Unscripted TV shows. We're running BRIGHTBULB, a unique entry level opportunity that welcomes applications from diverse talent. You don't need any experience or qualifications - just a genuine passion for content, plenty of enthusiasm and a brain fizzing with fresh ideas. Our interns work in a fun, fast paced creative environment in our West London offices. With excellent, experienced support to guide them through their first role in the TV industry.Brightbulb is a full-time 18 week paid contract (at London Living wage of £525 gross per week), with 6 successful applicants starting 24th February&nbsp;2026.&nbsp;The Brightbulb internship consists of 12 weeks of centralised unscripted development training and a 6 week individual placement within one of our Unscripted labels. Who are we? Banijay is the largest international content producer and distributor in the world. With over 120 production companies in 22 territories. Banijay UK is a collective of leading independent producers from all around the UK.All experts in their fields and united in an ambition to create incredible television for the UK and beyond. Banijay UK makes a diverse range of entertainment, reality, quiz, drama, comedy, documentary, factual entertainment and more for all major UK broadcasters, streamers and international platforms. We have a huge catalogue of TV output including&nbsp;Big Brother, Hunted, The Island with Bear Grylls, Would I Lie To You? Sunday Brunch, Building The Band, Pointless, Travels With My Father, Legomasters, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Tipping Point, Hunted&nbsp;and Soccer Aid to name a few! So what are you waiting for? If you are passionate about Unscripted TV, are bubbling with ideas and think you could help us come up with the next new Unscripted TV format, then we would love you to complete this application form. Closing date for applications is Sunday 28th September 2025 at Midnight. Very best of luck with your application, The Brightbulb Team. About the internship<ul><li>You don't need any experience or qualifications - just a genuine passion for content, plenty of enthusiasm and a brain fizzing with fresh ideas.</li><li>This is not a job in production. You won't be making the shows - instead, your job in Development will be coming up with, shaping and pitching&nbsp;brilliant new Unscripted TV formats. Reality, Dating, Quiz, Gameshow, Factual Entertainment and lots more Unscripted.</li></ul> Live outside London?If you live outside the M25 and need to relocate for the job you can apply&nbsp;for a one-off relocation bursary of up to £1,000&nbsp;to help you move. We believe team diversity = creative diversityWe are an inclusive and disability confident employer. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse and under-represented backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people.&nbsp;To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance either to help you with your application or in communications or meetings with us by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:brightbulb@banijayuk.com" target="_blank">brightbulb@banijayuk.com</a>.&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Very best of luck with your application, The Brightbulb Team.

Banijay UK

Unscripted TV development internship, Banijay Brightbulb 26

Closing date for applications: 12 September 2025Salary:&nbsp;£35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experienceReporting to:&nbsp;Art director, Templar BooksLocation:&nbsp;5th floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;DesignImprint: Templar Books Ready to make your mark in children's publishing? Shape the creative vision behind bold, imaginative and beautifully designed books.Bonnier Books UK is looking for a&nbsp;talented and highly creative senior designer&nbsp;to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in children’s book design and&nbsp;to contribute to the development of the Templar list.&nbsp;Reporting to the art director, you will design commercial and market-leading picture books, board books and novelty books, nurturing and inspiring both established and upcoming illustrators and creators to deliver their best work.Founded in 1978, Templar publishes original, illustrated children’s books designed to inspire curious minds. We lead in novelty and interactive publishing, creating distinctive, high-quality titles for young children and families - from board books and picture books to novelty, non-fiction, gift and series publishing. Specialising in visually-led, concept-driven books that are playful, immersive and internationally appealing, we craft enduring stories that spark curiosity and enrich family reading experiences worldwide. Responsibilities<ul><li>Find and nurture new illustrator talent across the list, as well as build upon previous successes and author/illustrator partnerships.</li><li>Brief, art direct and create book layouts with strong, distinctive design and fresh, striking typography with market-leading covers.</li><li>To be a key part of the creative team in developing and presenting new ideas, with a particular focus on the&nbsp;non-fiction and&nbsp;novelty lists.</li><li>Negotiating with and commissioning illustrators, either directly or via agents.</li><li>Project-managing and collaborating with production and editorial colleagues to build artwork schedules as agreed with illustrators and freelance designers, with close consideration for the P&amp;L, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in a timely manner.</li><li>Financial responsibility for the design aspect of own titles, including consulting on profit and loss statements and raising contracts.</li><li>Making sure all files are created to the technical specification and design quality required during all stages – final files, plotters and advance stages.</li><li>Managing 3rd-party contributors, including packagers and other freelance agents that are needed to create a project.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Excellent technical skills in key software (Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud)</li><li>Experience managing illustrators, freelance designers and agents Experience of managing an in-house designer will be advantageous</li><li>Experience of negotiating, commissioning and contracting illustrators, either directly or via agents</li><li>In addition to being a fantastic designer, you will have excellent organisational skills, experience with people management, the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines and liaise closely with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard</li><li>Strong proven experience in children’s books, with the ability to demonstrate creative flair in designing market leading covers and interiors – specifically for non-fiction and novelty titles</li><li>A positive team player with a pro-active approach</li><li>A clear communicator, capable of working effectively with various teams and functions across the business</li><li>A passion for children’s books with expertise in non-fiction and novelty book design/illustration</li></ul> Company benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul> If you are interested in this role, please apply on our website via the 'Apply' button. Please include a portfolio PDF when you apply. We look forward to hearing from you. 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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Senior designer

Closing date for applications: 19 September 2025Salary: £27,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Locations: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Develop your design career in publishing by supporting experienced designers and creating standout, market-leading covers.The John Murray Group, which encompasses John Murray Press, Quercus and John Murray Specialist, is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK, with imprints that encompass a range of bestselling, pioneering and prize-winning publishing.&nbsp;From exciting debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, history and thought-provoking non-fiction, we are home to bestselling authors and brands such as Billy Connolly, Miriam Margolyes, Mick Herron, Trevor Noah and Akala. Short-listed for Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2022.&nbsp;We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious, and excited about discovering and nurturing new voices that can shape and shake our world.This an exciting opportunity for a creative and organised individual, who is looking to start their career in publishing design. Reporting to the deputy art director, you will be developing market-leading designs for our book covers, with a particular focus on our specialist non-fiction imprints. These imprints include Sheldon Press, John Murray Business, Hodder Faith and John Murray Learning. Not only will you be fully immersed in the whole cover design process with guidance from senior designers, but you will be adapting international buy-in titles to fit the UK market, and supporting the wider team with their own creative projects.You’ll be full of creative energy and thrive on working with an engaged, passionate, and close-knit team, where you can learn and develop your skills. Your portfolio will demonstrate a strong understanding of type and image, as well as a range of projects showing an understanding of designing for specific markets. You will be full of ideas, and eager to learn and develop in this fast paced, supportive environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>To be responsible for appropriate and distinctive designs that fit market needs across all imprints, with a particular focus on our Specialist non-fiction imprints</li><li>To be personally responsible for designing approximately 30 covers per year</li><li>Seeing through projects from initial research and visuals stage to sending print ready files to production</li><li>Supporting senior colleagues with artworking tasks</li><li>Adapting international buy-in artwork to fit best within the UK market</li><li>Keeping up to date with publishing and design markets and trends, to inform your designs</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Technical design skills, including proficiency with a Mac and Adobe creative software (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, etc.)</li><li>A portfolio which shows a passion for design, full of ideas, with range of projects that demonstrate technical skill and market awareness</li><li>Some understanding of both print and digital production techniques</li><li>Happy supporting colleagues as well as working independently on your own projects</li><li>Flexible, highly motivated and organised – can prioritise workloads effectively</li><li>Knowledge of or interest in book design, as well as visual design in general</li><li>Understands consumer needs and how to position a design within the market</li><li>Meticulous eye for detail</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, &nbsp;cover letter and portfolio of recent work (which is in the cover letter section). What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Junior designer

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.

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