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Application deadline: 10am Monday 20 May 2024Terms: Permanent, full timeSalary: c. £50,000Interview round one: Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May Interview round two: Wednesday 5 June Donmar Warehouse is seeking a casting director with a proven track record in professional theatre to join them in this upcoming role.The casting director is a senior member of the Donmar Warehouse’s Artistic Team, playing an active and integral role in programming, proposing and steering actor-led projects that fit within our mission, working closely with the Artistic Director. They work with our Artistic Director and visiting directors to cast Donmar shows. They also actively cultivate leading talent and champion emerging artists. Alongside Company Stage Managers and the Producing team, they support actors during their time working at the Donmar, helping create the conditions for them to do their best work.A detailed job description is available to download via the Apply button at the top right. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>A minimum of five years proven experience as casting director in professional theatre</li><li>Strong current relationships with leading directors</li><li>Excellent relationships with actors’ agents in the UK</li><li>Good knowledge of the dramatic canon</li><li>Proactive and confident, with the ability to cultivate new relationships with established and emerging talent</li><li>Diplomatic, discreet and professional</li><li>Knowledge and experience of union agreements, including British and American Equity</li><li>Enthusiasm for the work of the Donmar</li><li>Good commercial instincts and awareness of which actors will attract audiences</li></ul> Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with musical theatre artists</li><li>Good contract negotiation skills</li><li>Experience of working in the commercial theatre</li><li>Management skills</li><li>Experience of working at a senior level within a comparable organisation</li><li>Member of Casting Directors Guild</li></ul> Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe (found via the Apply button) will be declined.If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email <a href="mailto:jobs@donmarwarehouse.com" target="_blank">jobs@donmarwarehouse.com</a>.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.

Donmar Warehouse

Casting director

Application deadline: 9am, Wednesday 29th May 2024Salary: £38,000- £40,000 depending on experience per annumHours: Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm with 1 hour for lunch. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.First round interviews will take place: Thursday 13th June 2024Second round interviews will take place: Thursday 20th June 2024 Are you passionate about engaging with young people and community groups through theatre?The Almeida Theatre is seeking a Participation Producer. This post is offered on a Permanent, full-time contract.The Almeida is a theatre company with a national and international reputation for producing work of the highest standard - achieving recognition through consistent critical acclaim, increasing national reach, international profile and breadth of audiences.This post will work closely with the Director of Participation, producing all shows which originate from the Participation team, setting up and managing participation projects and working closely with young people and community groups. There is also an opportunity to instigate and creatively lead on participation projects.The Participation Producer will manage the Participation Coordinator and the Participation Assistant, as well as any work placements and freelancers. They will manage show and project budgets and contribute to the writing of funding applications and evaluation reports. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of producing high-quality participation shows, for and with young people and community groups, including liaising with directors, production teams, other creative teams and managing budgets</li><li>Flexible, inventive and risk-taking approach to devising participatory projects which will connect and respond to the main programme at the Almeida</li><li>Confident in leading workshops with people of differing ages, abilities and experience</li><li>Experience in recruiting and managing freelance artists to lead creative projects</li><li>Experience in recruiting participants from diverse communities to take part in projects</li><li>Passion for the Almeida’s theatre programme and sensitivity and imagination to respond to it</li><li>Accomplished written and verbal skills with good proofreading</li><li>Experience of working with social media</li><li>Ability to multi-task and manage a variety of different projects at the same time, including keeping good schedules and keeping track of different budgets</li><li>Awareness of safeguarding issues</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in a professional theatre context</li><li>Experience in managing teams, including administrators, placements and freelancers</li><li>Arts Award trained</li></ul> The Almeida Theatre is an equal opportunities employer, and our aim is to create a diverse and inclusive working environment which reflects the city we live and work in and the communities and audiences that we engage with. The recruitment process is open to all, but we particularly encourage applications from people of colour and D/deaf &amp; disabled candidates as these groups are currently underrepresented at the Almeida.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Almeida Theatre

Participation producer

Closing date: 27th May 2024 at 11.55pmSalary: Between £29,605 - £32,982 How can arts audiences develop, engage people, and be inclusive? We're looking for someone driven in answering these questions to join us at Warwick Arts Centre!Warwick Arts Centre is the largest multi-art form arts centre outside London, presenting events, activities, films and exhibitions to over 200,000 people every year.We are one of the region’s leading learning, visual arts, cinema and performing arts venues. We work with exceptional artists and creatives from the city, region and globally delivering a programme that reflects our local and global context. As an arts centre on a university campus, our ambition is to develop programmes which speak to and reach our audiences on campus, in the city of Coventry and the wider region. Our city is one of the most ethnically diverse and youngest in Europe our goal is to reflect this through our work and the people we employ.Our audience development officer sits centrally within our Marketing and Creative Learning teams and plays a central role in supporting our work to develop our profile and maintain our presence in our local community, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to Warwick Arts Centre and our programme. They will work alongside our live programming, visual arts and cinema teams and closely with our visitor experience and operations teams. Responsibilities<ul><li>Be our community liaison and work closely with our Head of Creative Learning to develop meaningful, co-produced project ideas that build a sense of belonging in our spaces.</li><li>Support non-ticketed activity across Creative Learning, Music Centre and Gallery.</li><li>Coordinate the storytelling and sharing of our Audience Development work, giving voices to the communities we work with across our social channels.</li><li>Coordinate our student welcome and support activities for our student community.</li><li>Support our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work and be a key member of our Access Panels, ensuring that our activities are reflective of what our community needs and wants.</li><li>Work closely with the Director of Marketing and Head of Creative Learning on evaluation across our activities.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience Essential <ul><li>General education to A level or degree standard and experience in an arts administration, programming or producing context. </li><li>An interest and enthusiasm for the arts and working with audiences.</li><li>Experience of working in the arts with specific experience of working on audience development projects, creative learning and/or marketing. </li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. </li><li>Experience of facilitation and delivering creative learning projects.</li><li>Ability to use initiative and work under pressure and to tight deadlines. </li><li>Good understanding of a range of art forms. </li><li>Excellent organisational skills. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to effectively communicate with public, audience project participants and staff. </li><li>Ability to work with people at all levels, and from a variety of backgrounds including in intergenerational community settings.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li><li>Willingness to work unsocial hours. </li><li>Excellent IT skills including the ability to adapt new software.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>A good honours degree or equivalent.</li><li>Knowledge of managing budgets.</li><li>Excellent understanding of and experience of using social channels and evaluation platforms.</li></ul>This role will require an enhanced DBS check with the child’s barred list.   What we offerWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click <a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/services/humanresources/internal/rewardandbenefits/" target="_blank">here</a>.  Our commitment to inclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued.  Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages <a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/services/socialinclusion/" target="_blank">here</a>. Warwick Arts Centre is a department of the University of Warwick, and the successful candidate will be employed by the University of Warwick.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Warwick Arts Centre

Audience development officer

Closing date: 24th May 2024Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependent on experienceDepartment: CreativeReports into: Creative Director Are you a social media maven with a knack for creative storytelling?Formidable is a social-first creative agency that helps global brands connect with culture. We do this by combining multi-disciplinary creative, integrated production and bespoke ways of working. We’re a supergroup of creatives, producers, strategists, designers, editors, directors, PRs, project managers and social experts – all committed to helping our clients thrive in culture.As a Junior Creative at Formidable, you will assist the creative process: supporting with the conceptualising and ideating for existing clients, as well as supporting with new business pitches and executing creative work. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and will support in delivering innovative, social-first ideas to impress our retained clients and to win new business pitches. Key responsibilitiesDelivery<ul><li>Support on the creative conceptualisation &amp; ideation for a range of global clients across various social platforms</li><li>Suggest creative ideas for video content, understanding what works on different social platforms and why</li><li>Support with the creation of decks and presentations for internal and external projects, helping to communicate the ideas that have been created in response to the clients' brief</li><li>Support with the execution of innovative concepts and ideas in response to briefs, including copywriting</li><li>Confidently support with the presentation &amp; pitch to clients both online and in person, acting as an ambassador for the agency and showcasing the work prepared by the team</li><li>Actively monitor social content, trends, and creators across platforms to inspire creative ideas that are current and relevant</li><li>Collaborate effectively with our internal and external teams; should that be strategy &amp; planning, project management, creative and design, directors, or editors</li><li>Produce high-quality work that meets the clients’ briefs and exceeds clients’ expectations</li><li>Be highly motivated and self-driven to help us continue to develop our creative practices</li><li>Be proactive in conducting research to gain a full understanding of the client’s industry to gain the competitive advantage when suggesting creative solutions</li></ul>Team / Culture<ul><li>Foster good relationships with all internal departments and cross-functional teams</li><li>Support with the facilitation of effective communication across project teams</li><li>Be flexible and adaptable to circumstances, proposing innovative and creative solutions</li><li>Be able to work, where necessary, on your own and/or within a team environment, acting as a team player, supporting colleagues where required and appropriate</li><li>Be self-driven in actively learning and applying new skills</li><li>Regularly review and keep up to date with competitors' activities, focusing on the latest trends and sharing inspirational updates with the team</li><li>Become familiar with Formidable's brand, culture, values, and existing business procedures and ensure that you are acting within these at all times</li><li>Act as an ambassador to the agency both internally and externally</li><li>Undertake any other task, deemed to be appropriate to this role, as directed by a member of the management team.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Either an education in communication or formal training within a reputable agency, having gained experience in a team devising and executing successful campaigns and content across multiple social platforms</li><li>A portfolio of ideas and concepts which showcase your creative thought process</li><li>You’ll need a brilliant creative mind and the energy and passion for creating innovative and eye-catching creative work</li><li>Social and tech-savvy, with a broad understanding of social media content creation across all channels</li><li>Confident in presenting ideas both internally and externally, articulating the concept clearly and coherently</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Strong social-first copywriting skills</li><li>Knowledge of social best practises and ability to apply these to client work</li><li>A great team player and proactive approach to problem-solving</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies</li><li>Enhanced annual leave policy</li><li>Medical Cash Plan &amp; Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Early finish on last Friday of every month</li><li>Work from anywhere in the world policy</li><li>Enhanced pension contributions based on length of service</li><li>Salary sacrifice options</li></ul> How to applyTo apply, please send your portfolio, cover letter and CV via clicking the 'Apply' button by 24th May 2024 with the subject: 'Junior Creative'If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know and we will do our best to support you. Formidable is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Formidable

Formidable Media Ltd

Junior creative

Closing date: 10th May 2024Salary range: £45,000 – £50,000Contract: The role is a full-time permanent position Lead design projects at Bloomsbury Education, collaborating with authors and illustrators to produce high-quality educational content.Bloomsbury Education are looking to recruit a Design Manager. This position is a managerial and design role.At Bloomsbury, we make our books collaboratively and the successful candidate will work closely with the Educational editorial team.Our educational book publishing is diverse, producing books for teachers and small children. The candidate will need to apply themselves to educational covers, fiction covers, 4 colour interior layout, mono interior layout and art direction. Creating content from scratch and stock imagery and commissioning illustrators for illustrated titles.This role reports to the Creative Director.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Developing and overseeing projects from initial designs to final print-ready files</li><li>Producing own artwork or commissioning artwork from illustrators for front list titles and re-packaging existing backlist content, while always maintaining the quality and integrity of our publishing</li><li>Manage programming and scheduling of the Educational list, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget</li><li>To support and develop other members of the Educational team</li><li>The engage and manage freelance designers on multiple project, ensuring projects run to critical path</li><li>To manage freelance budgets on projects, assigning the right level of freelance to the project budget</li><li>To be able to make considered illustrator selections for projects and source and develop new talent in illustration </li><li>Working within a team, with shared objectives of delivering growth through quality publishing and brand extension</li><li>Maintaining excellent relationships with illustrators, agents and external stakeholders</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Highly experienced design leader with significant demonstrated Senior design experience, preferably in children’s educational publishing</li><li>The ability to work within a team, collaborating with Editorial, Sales, Rights and Marketing and Publicity</li><li>Proven experience of working with author and illustrator brands and a track record of sensitively managing important relationships is essential</li><li>Technically proficient in all creative suite programmes: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator</li><li>Solid experience of 4 colour and mono printing processes</li><li>Proficient in creating open files (including cover finishes) and print ready PDF’s for repro and print</li><li>Strong, clear, confident communicator</li><li>Practical, highly organised and ambitious to deliver the very best results</li><li>Committed to maintaining our high standards of quality and integrity as we deliver growth </li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 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: Monday and TuesdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role and also a digital portfolio of current/recent work by close date of 10th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing does not sponsor visa applications.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.

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