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Employment Type: Full-TimeReports To: Head of Film Production, Head of Television ProductionSalary: Dependant on experienceDeadline for Applications: Sunday 16th March&nbsp;Blueprint Pictures is looking for a Production Coordinator to join its busy Production Department.Reporting directly to Blueprint’s Head of Film Production, Emma Mager and Head of Television Production, Gail McQuillan. The role will cover both film and television productions and will require candidates to work across multiple projects at various stages of production simultaneously. This role would suit someone at APOC or Production Secretary level looking to move in-house and experience the production process from development to post/delivery.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting Blueprint’s Heads of Production for Film &amp; Television across all elements of Production and all stages of a project’s journey from initial development funding to delivery and distribution.</li><li>Diary management; setting meetings, preparing relevant materials where necessary</li><li>First point of contact for external production teams/crew</li><li>Maintaining and implementing Blueprint’s production manual across our productions and ensuring delivery requirements are met per company and financier requirements</li><li>Overseeing delivery of Albert for each project and ensuring certification</li><li>Overseeing awards entry in collaboration with distributors, specifically ensuring the production meets BFI diversity standards by collecting and inputting the necessary data</li><li>Tracking show progress, ingesting key documents and flagging any anomalies</li><li>Travel &amp; accommodation for show-related travel domestically and internationally as well as for external crews during early prep and post production</li><li>VISA/COS for international crew where required</li><li>Coordinating screenings; family &amp; friends, cast &amp; crew etc</li><li>Asset management; ensuring assets are tracked, stored and shipped where required</li><li>Creation and tracking of development budgets</li><li>Creation of BTL talent lists and checking HOD availability with BTL agents</li><li>General administrative duties: NDAs, watermarking &amp; sharing scripts, expenses, maintaining crew database, updating the script log, filing of key production paperwork</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Awareness of film/tv production timelines and processes</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal</li><li>Proactive with ability to multitask and work across multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Confident with Microsoft Excel, Google sheets and an aptitude for clear presentation of numerical data</li><li>Minimum of 2 feature film or HETV credits</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply please send your CV to the email address found via the Apply button by Sunday 16th March.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.

Blueprint Pictures

Production co-ordinator

Fashion in Film Festival 2025 – Grounded: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature Location: Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London This is a&nbsp;part-time, freelance role&nbsp;totalling&nbsp; 22 days at £125/day between March and October 2025, based at&nbsp;Central Saint Martins, UAL. We are seeking a&nbsp;Technical Coordinator&nbsp;to support Fashion in Film Festival’s digital communications and asset production.Our latest edition, Grounded, is an imaginative response to the ongoing climate and ecological crisis. Our exciting programme harnesses the power of cinema to explore the intricate connections between fashion, the human body, and nature—both real and imagined. The festival will be hosted by leading arts and culture venues in London, South West England and Scotland between May and October 2025. &nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with festival team and marketing coordinator to produce digital communication assets, including social media posts and video recordings of events</li><li>Create digital assets for the festival, venues and partners following provided templates</li><li>Update festival website</li></ul> &nbsp;About you<ul><li>Proficiency in&nbsp;Adobe Suite&nbsp;(including Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro)</li><li>Demonstrate experience in film editing</li><li>Demonstrate experience in working with a film, photographic camera and sound recording</li><li>Experience in digital asset creation for film events or cultural programming</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain brand consistency</li><li>Organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently</li></ul> How to apply:Send your CV and a brief cover letter (200-300 words) outlining your experience and ideas for engaging diverse audiences to the email address via the Apply button by 17 March 2025.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.

Technical coordinator (freelance, part-time)

Play a crucial part in facilitating the digital success of House &amp; Garden Editorial in this upcoming role.Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico &amp; Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.The Digital Associate will participate in all areas of House &amp; Garden’s digital offering, with a focus on writing regular stories for the website and generating features ideas. This exciting role in House &amp; Garden plays a crucial part in facilitating the digital success of House &amp; Garden Editorial. Reporting to the Digital Director, this is a great opportunity for a talented digital writer and coordinator to join a team that is achieving rapid growth.&nbsp;What will you be doing?<ul><li>Write, produce and upload digital-first stories (covering decoration, travel, gardens, culture and food) within key editorial pillars, to pre-agreed targets, in line with the digital strategy.</li><li>Bring ideas covering all of the above verticals to monthly features planning meetings.</li><li>Feed into social media outputs and schedule regular posts for Facebook and Pinterest.</li><li>Assist with the day-to-day running of houseandgarden.co.uk, including managing the homepage where necessary and scheduling newsletters.</li><li>Commission digital-first stories when required.</li><li>Assist with the upload of print stories to the website with accuracy and attention to detail and work closely with the editorial team to ensure the print magazine is represented at its best on-site at all times.</li><li>Be the first point of contact for digital inquiries, responding in a timely manner.</li><li>Produce and attend photo and video shoots for the website.</li><li>Undertake picture research for digital stories.</li><li>Stay on top of digital trends, providing feedback to the wider team on new innovations where relevant.</li><li>Support with commercial projects and paid partnerships.</li><li>Be available to work occasional overtime, attend events on behalf of House &amp; Garden, and understand the fast-paced nature of the job.</li><li>Work with the features team to support projects - such as the Top 100 list - that straddle print and digital.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who you are:<ul><li>Demonstrable experience in a similar role</li><li>Ability to provide examples of outstanding published news and feature articles</li><li>A passion for, and understanding of the brand’s core subjects: decoration, design, travel and food.</li><li>Impeccable editorial judgement and written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experience using CMS.</li><li>Experience using photo and video editing tools like Photoshop.</li><li>Ability to work swiftly and to deadlines.</li><li>Must be confident, collaborative, and communicative with a desire to thrive in a fast-paced media environment.</li><li>Must have a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.</li><li>Must be a strong team player with autonomy – we're a close-knit and agile team so communication is key.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow content calendars and schedules seamlessly.</li><li>Knowledge of digital analytics is preferred (training can be provided).</li><li>Understanding of SEO principles is preferred (training can be provided).</li></ul>&nbsp;What benefits do we offer?&nbsp;<ul><li>25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for life events</li><li>Core hours</li><li>Competitive pension scheme</li><li>Bupa Private Healthcare</li><li>Enhanced maternity leave and family leave</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance programme</li><li>Bring your dog to work</li><li>A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts</li><li>Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions</li><li>Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce</li><li>Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and training, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages</li></ul>&nbsp;What happens next?If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply using the link, and we will review your application as soon as possible - Please make sure you select ‘Creative Access’ as the source when prompted. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.Condé Nast is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Conde Nast

Digital associate - House & Garden

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th March at 11.59pmTraining allowance: Equivalent to London Living WageWorking hours: 9am - 5.30pmStart date: ASAPDuration: 1 year &nbsp;Launch your design career in London's vibrant creative scene with this traineeship.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.designscene.com/" target="_blank">DesignScene</a> is a boutique network with global reach. Their international team of experiential experts concept, design and produce unforgettable live events, immersive digital experiences and arresting content campaigns, across multiple markets and time zones. Behind the DesignScene name is a multi-skilled collective of strategists, creatives, designers, writers, experience architects, technicians and producers, working together for many of the world’s leading brands.DesignScene are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to join their team as a trainee 2D designer, who will support the studio team on a wide range of design projects. DesignScene is a boutique network with global reach. Their international team of experiential experts concept, design and produce unforgettable live events, immersive digital experiences and arresting content campaigns, across multiple markets and time zones. Behind the DesignScene name is a multi-skilled collective of strategists, creatives, designers, writers, experience architects, technicians and producers, working together for many of the world’s leading brands. &nbsp;Key activitiesDesign &amp; Illustration:<ul><li>Assisting in creating 2D artwork, assets, and layouts for digital or print media.</li><li>Developing concept sketches, storyboards, and mock-ups.</li><li>Refining and finalising designs based on feedback.</li></ul>Software &amp; Tools:<ul><li>Using design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and keynote</li><li>Learning and applying industry-standard design techniques.</li><li>Organising and managing design files efficiently.</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Communication:<ul><li>Working closely with senior designers, animators, and project managers.</li><li>Understanding project briefs and meeting design requirements.</li><li>Receiving and implementing feedback to improve designs. &nbsp;</li></ul>Learning &amp; Development:<ul><li>Gaining knowledge of design principles, color theory, and typography.</li><li>Keeping up with design trends and industry best practices.</li><li>Participating in training sessions and workshops to enhance skills.</li></ul> &nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>How to assemble keynote presentations Create and design print and digital materials Retouch and manipulate images, produce mockups</li><li>Use graphic design software and work with a wide variety of media</li><li>Work with the studio team to create high quality design output</li><li>Positively receive guidance and feedback from design agency professionals</li><li>Production of work in a timely fashion and to pre set deadlines</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Basic knowledge of layouts, typography, line composition, colour, and other graphic design fundamentals</li><li>Experience with InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Keynote</li><li>Strong creative and analytical skills</li><li>Attention to detail with an ability to refine designs and ensure accuracy in artwork</li><li>Compelling portfolio of graphic design work</li><li>Graphic design qualifications are desirable but not essential</li><li>Able to think outside the box and generate original ideas</li><li>Ability to manage your time to meet deadlines and work efficiently across multiple projects</li><li>Strong communication skills, with a willingness to take feedback, collaborate with teams and present ideas clearly.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</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> &nbsp;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.

DesignScene

Trainee 2D designer

Closing date: 2nd April 2025Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annumContract: 12-month FTCLocation: The i Paper Headquarters, London &nbsp;Transform emerging stories across news and pop culture into engaging shortform video content for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube shorts.&nbsp;The i Paper is seeking a junior video producer to transform compelling news and pop culture stories into engaging social video content for TikTok and Instagram.&nbsp;The Junior Video Producer will have a solid news judgment and excellent production skills to produce high-quality video content, targeted towards The i Paper's social channels – with a focus on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube shorts. You will use creativity to respond to the news agenda with videos across our vertical video social platforms. You will be responsible for pitching, pre-production, shooting and editing your videos as part of this role. You will also work with our social team to ideate, experiment and find new audiences to reach with our videos. Responsibilities<ul><li>&nbsp;Primarily producing shortform vertical videos for social platforms. End-to-end production: pitching, writing, shooting and editing</li><li>Incorporating motion graphics and visual effects (such as animations, text overlays and thumbnails) as required</li><li>Ensure videos are delivered on time and meet the highest quality standards</li><li>Exploring ways to increase followers on our vertical video platforms – TikTok, Instagram and YouTube shorts</li><li>Coming up with creative ideas to showcase the best of The i Paper, and reactive approaches based on the news agenda</li><li>Monitoring social video trends, breaking news, live events and pitching reactive video stories that will reach new audiences</li><li>Using our vertical video platforms to grow brand awareness around The i Paper – with the goal of increasing our social followers and then converting subscribers</li><li>Collaborating with news desks and reporters to tell stories in a video format</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Excellent understanding of video for social media and the differing requirements for each platform</li><li>Experience in pitching, writing, shooting and editing shortform videos</li><li>Fast, efficient editing in Adobe Premier Pro or similar tools</li><li>Strong communication skills, including ability to pitch stories well</li><li>An experimental, creative approach to problem solving</li><li>Strong news sense and a passion for telling stories that reach new audiences</li><li>Good knowledge of trends and how to spot emerging topics</li></ul> Our CommitmentWe are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

I-News

Junior video producer

Contract: Fixed term maternity cover (May 2025 - June 2026)&nbsp; &nbsp;We are looking for an experienced creative services manager with production knowledge to join our team for a 12-month, fixed-term contract (maternity cover).&nbsp;At bandstand, we use the power of creativity to solve business problems. Breaking barriers, simplifying the complex, and flipping the narrative, we use our approach of rebellious inquiry + creative collaboration to ignite change for ambitious brands and challenge traditions with intent.&nbsp;Fiercely independent, bold, and sharp-minded, we blend strategic insight with creative execution across brand, design, advertising, and content; we create work that drives meaningful change for brands ready to make an impact.&nbsp;We’re sector agnostic, although we do have greater depth of experience in place &amp; destination, travel, energy &amp; utilities, infrastructure, education &amp; students.&nbsp;What we’re looking for&nbsp;The Creative Services Manager will manage workflow, resources and elements of production in our busy multi-disciplinary studio, working with the Senior Management Team to ensure consistent and excellent delivery of projects across all platforms.You will drive the agency process, always looking ahead and ensuring that we meet deadlines, to help produce outstanding work within budget.You will have in-depth knowledge of workflow systems and will have no qualms championing this within the studio. Excellent project management skills are a must, as is the ability to be calm under pressure. This role is a linchpin within the studio team; the ability to problem solve, to know when to be flexible (and when not to be), and to keep a sense of humour at all times is essential.You’re passionate, organised, flexible with the drive and energy to help drive this busy agency.You will have previous agency experience, ideally with a project management background, where you will have demonstrated an ability to manage workflow and resources effectively. You will be experienced resourcing for a mix range of projects including strategy, design, art direction and stills/ film productions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The role includes:&nbsp;<ul><li>Being the guardian of time within the studio team</li><li>Ensuring all briefs are accurate, approved and briefed into the creative department </li><li>Maintaining a workflow structure across all departments </li><li>Compiling, reviewing and driving the daily work schedules of the studio</li><li>Being proactive and aware of project changes across the studio, taking action if necessary</li><li>Working with the client services team on forward planning on projects</li><li>Being solution oriented</li><li>Ensuring quality control of all work produced</li><li>Reviewing in advance any holiday clashes for deadlines, kickoffs, workshops, etc. and bringing in necessary resource or managing workflow to ensure Business As Usual is not affected</li><li>Supporting the production team with initial proposals and budget creation </li><li>Assisting with new business when required</li><li>Studio onboarding and administration</li><li>Licence renewals</li><li>3rd party supplier liaison and management (where appropriate)</li></ul>Third parties<ul><li>Freelance management: Liaising with direct contacts to book them in for pre-approved jobs. Only using recruiters where necessary</li><li>Meeting suppliers</li><li>Liaising with and negotiating third party availability and rates (freelancers, illustrators, photographers, et al)</li><li>Tracking the booking, keeping log of all costs, and sharing with Directors and Account Team on a weekly basis</li><li>Approving timesheets</li><li>General studio management and admin</li><li>Using our online system ‘People HR’ to record absences and work with ‘Heads of Dept’ on approving holidays</li><li>Assist with general office administration as and when needed</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Significant experience in a Senior Creative Services or Project Management role within an agency setting, including experience of film and still production projects</li><li>Efficient verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent organisational skills</li><li>Proven leadership skills and ability to meet deadlines in a stressful environment</li><li>Motivating a team with a wide variety of skill sets</li><li>Pays meticulous attention to detail and possesses problem-solving skills</li><li>Extensive knowledge of an integrated agency</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits&nbsp;From day one:&nbsp;<ul><li>Summer &amp; Christmas parties: We get together a lot, but in the summer and at Christmas, we do something extra special. It’s always different and we’ll give you plenty of notice so that as many people can attend as possible.</li><li>Art passes: National Gallery, both Tates, V&amp;A all for your perusal. Borrow a bandstand membership to gain access to ticketed exhibitions and members’ areas.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme: bandstand belongs to an Employee Assistance Programme with Axa Health. Amongst other things all employees qualify for unlimited video or telephone consultations with an online, private GP and confidential support and counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.</li><li>Finance surgeries:&nbsp; bandstand retains the services of St James Place – once a year you are welcome to book a session with a financial advisor. These meetings are entirely confidential and without obligation, it's merely an opportunity for you to ask any finance flavoured questions relating to your personal circumstances.</li></ul>After 3 months:&nbsp;<ul><li>Pension scheme: We have a contributory Group Pension Scheme where we will match up to 4.5% salary. </li><li>Cycle scheme: We’re part of the Government Cycle Scheme - bandstand will front the cost of a new bike, with you spreading the repayments over 12 months from pre-tax salary.</li><li>Season ticket loan: We’ll pay for your annual season ticket. All you have to do is pay us back within 12 months in easy monthly instalments, interest free.</li><li>Lunchtime boxing: For those who need an outlet, come and punch the hell out of a bag with us as often as you like for only £8 a month, bandstand will pay the rest.</li><li>The gym: For those who fancy joining Everyone Active on Marshall Street, we will pay half of your monthly membership.</li><li>Unlimited massage: If you would like to ease weary muscles, pay a visit to a local salon where we have an account.</li><li>Nurseries: Spawn? bandstand have partnered with YellowNest – a workplace Salary Exchange benefit that helps working parents save an average of £550/month on childcare fees.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;How to apply&nbsp;We’d love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please apply with a cover letter and CV to Pebbles by clicking the 'Apply' button. No recruitment agencies please.&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.

bandstand

Creative services manager

Closing date: 17th March 2025Salary: From £36,000 per annum, pro-rata per annumContract: This role is offered on a part-time basis for 28 hours per week.&nbsp; Are you passionate about making ballet more inclusive? Deliver impactful projects and help shape the future of dance!Joining English National Ballet, you will find a community of artists, musicians, theatre and costume craftspeople, creatives, business and administration professionals across a range of disciplines, all working together to achieve a common goal: to bring world-class ballet to as many people as possible, wherever they are and whatever their means. We are a multi-skilled, multi-cultural, open and inclusive organisation and we place a high value on diversity and diversity of thought in our teams.English National Ballet is seeking a Ballet Futures Programme Manager to join the Ballet Futures team to develop and deliver <a href="https://www.ballet.org.uk/project/ballet-futures-pipeline-project/" target="_blank">Ballet Futures: The Pipeline Project</a>. The Programme Manager will work with the Project Lead on developing new elements of the project and on delivering objectives. The Programme Manager will drive the development of the project forward, by maintaining high quality, efficient delivery, and building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, schools, organisations, funders, artists, and children. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop Ballet Futures further in line with our objectives, based on evaluation of current practices using information and statistics</li><li>Manage all project elements, including the operational and administration needs of the project</li><li>Structure, implement and manage new elements in the project and be responsible for their overall delivery</li><li>Plan, coordinate and liaise with all schools on the delivery of the project activity</li><li>Consult with BF Project Lead:<ul><li>To appoint facilitators and partners based on the project schedule, working to agreed approval process</li><li>On all appointments for CPD training providers to ensure all delivery partners are continuously up to date on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) approaches and correct teaching practices</li></ul></li><li>Work with the BF Project Lead to manage key relationships with the Ballet Futures parents/children, delivery partners and stakeholders</li><li>Manage budget reporting working to stakeholders’ expectations and requirements, liaising with management accounts</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>Ability to manage creative programmes with young people within the arts sector, from conception to delivery and reporting evaluations</li><li>Ability to&nbsp;demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in practical terms</li><li>Experience of working to a budget and adhering to stakeholder expectations and compliance requirements (contractual, statutory, legal, and ethical)</li><li>Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external contacts, including young people from underrepresented backgrounds</li><li>Ability to work independently, taking a problem-solving approach when required</li><li>Commitment to managing own learning and continuous professional development to the role</li></ul>It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role to be of a black or global majority ethnic background, as the purpose of Ballet Futures is to offer opportunities to children from traditionally underrepresented groups in ballet (African Diaspora, Caribbean, South Asian and South East Asian heritage).The successful candidate will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where staff of all backgrounds can thrive and grow. We would particularly like to hear from applicants living with a disability or a long-term health condition, a group which is currently underrepresented in our organisation. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to applicants with disability or a long-term health condition who meet the key selection criteria.&nbsp;Please contact us if you need to request any reasonable adjustments to attend the recruitment process or if you need an alternative application format, on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hr_recruitment@ballet.org.uk" target="_blank">hr_recruitment@ballet.org.uk</a>.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

English National Ballet

Ballet Futures - programme manager

Closing date: 28th March 2025 at 5pmSalary: Up to £41,000 per annumContract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) (5 days, with a flexible approach)Start date: From June 2025, dependent on notice periodLocation: Smethwick, B67 5RJ&nbsp;Black Country Touring (BCT) is seeking an inspiring and visionary artistic director to lead the Arts Council England National Portfolio organisation into its next chapter.This is a rare opportunity to shape the cultural landscape of the Black Country, building on BCT's reputation for bold, inclusive, and community-driven theatre, dance, and film. We are looking for a dynamic creative leader who will champion underrepresented voices, nurture artists, and collaborate with communities to bring captivating and meaningful work to local and national audiences.A commitment to collaboration, openness, and inclusivity will be key as you develop innovative programmes that break down barriers to participation and engagement.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesAs Artistic Director, you will...<ul><li>Shape our artistic vision, balancing the leadership of our acclaimed touring scheme with the creation of ambitious new productions that are born from it.</li><li>Work closely with artists, community groups and local people to co-create work that resonates with the lived experiences of people across the Black Country.</li><li>Lead BCT's artistic and strategic direction alongside the Executive Director, whilst ensuring our work continues to inspire, challenge and reflect the communities we serve.</li><li>Contribute to the wider arts ecology of the region, forging partnerships, supporting talent development, and advocating for the transformative power of the arts.</li><li>Create opportunities for creativity to thrive in the Black Country, whether through intimate performances in community spaces or groundbreaking new productions.</li></ul>If you are passionate about championing marginalised voices, fostering artistic excellence, and making high-quality cultural experiences accessible to all, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Additional informationWe will consider applications from individuals/partnerships seeking part-time roles or job share arrangements to allow for diverse needs.The role offers some flexibility in terms of location, but the Artistic Director will need to be present in person regularly, with a mix of on-site, office-based and home working, to engage with artists, audiences, and the creative community. The office is located at Black Country Touring, Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 5RJ.If you have any access needs around applying for this role or would like to discuss further, please contact: Corinne Morris, General Manager: <a href="mailto:corinne@bctouring.co.uk" target="_blank">corinne@bctouring.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;We understand that some candidates may find it easier to express themselves through alternative formats. If you would prefer to submit your application as an audio recording, please contact Corrine Morris for further guidance. Regardless of format, all applications will be assessed using the same criteria to ensure a fair and consistent process. We will not be accepting video applications due to our anonymised shortlisting process.&nbsp;We actively encourage applications from people currently underrepresented in the cultural sector and represent the diverse communities of the Black Country, specifically people from Black, South Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds, as well as people who identify as (d)Deaf, Disabled and/or LGBTQ+.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Black Country Touring

Artistic director

Closing date: 24th March 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000Working hours: 9am-5.30pm, Monday to FridayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the officeStart date: April 2025&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for a&nbsp;talented and motivated design intern to join an award-winning design team, creating outstanding covers across adult imprints.At <a href="https://www.bonnierbooks.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bonnier Books UK</a>, they believe that every book matters.&nbsp;They love to publish stories and content that open our eyes to new perspectives and bring us closer together.&nbsp;They offer a nurturing home for their authors, illustrators and brand partners, publishing bestselling books for readers and listeners everywhere. They know that fantastic stories can come from anywhere and their purpose is to bring them to as wide an audience as possible, a simple ethos that has led to them becoming one of the country’s leading publishers.This is the ideal opportunity for an entry level-designer looking to build up their portfolio and skills working across a range of genres and lists, in a creative and supportive environment.As well as having a strong interest in design, typography, image and illustration, you will have solid organisation skills, including the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines. You will also be a clear communicator, as the role will require liaising closely with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard. Working as part of a close team, you will be taught how to design and reformat covers and learn market trends in different genres in the adult trade division.&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Designing outstanding covers</li><li>Being aware of market trends in various genres and being prepared to break the mould and push boundaries with designs</li><li>Liaising with the creative studio manager and other departments including editorial, production, and sales to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard</li><li>Reformatting covers - adjusting, updating, correcting and checking files when needed</li><li>Supporting the team</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>A positive team player with a pro-active approach</li><li>A clear communicator, capable of liaising with various teams and functions across the business</li><li>Someone with good organisational skills and the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite / Cloud</li></ul>Ideally, the team would love to see a portfolio or an example of a creative piece you're most proud of, alongside your CV.&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, cover letter and portfolio (optional) as one document</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 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;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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Design intern, Adult trade

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th March at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageStart date: Thursday 1st May 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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