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Closing date: 8th May 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.Start date: The start date for this role is approximately end of June. Drive international sales at this powerhouse publishing group.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.The successful candidate will report to the Rights Director and will need to be a team player with strong negotiation skills, eye for detail, the ability to problem solve and to have great organisational and time-management skills.&nbsp; What you'll be doing<ul><li>Helping to grow our successful Rights and Co-edition business, through selling rights and co-editions across the illustrated&nbsp;Group Rights lists.</li><li>This will involve direct sales along with working with selected sub agents.</li><li>The territories are likely to include Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Greece and Turkey along with the Arabic and Hebrew languages.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have experience in negotiating rights deals and have an understanding of how co-editions work.</li><li>You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with our customers and in-house colleagues.&nbsp; </li><li>There will be the opportunity to attend international book fairs and to go on sales trips to further your market knowledge and grow the business.</li></ul> 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>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 commitmentHachette 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.The 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>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Rights and co-editions executive (12 month FTC)

Deadline for applications: 12th May 2025, 11:59PMInterviews: 22nd May 2025 This is an opportunity for a creative and highly organised individual to join Forward Arts Foundation's ambitious and dynamic team.The marketing and development coordinator will support the co-Executive Directors and Head of Programmes to deliver creative, engaging marketing strategies for our programmes, comms for donors and efficient administrative systems for our fundraising and development work. You will use digital media to enhance Forward's visibility within the education and culture sectors and beyond. Your support in executing marketing activities will be crucial in driving our broader growth ambitions.This role will report to the co-Executive Directors, and you will be integral in helping to widen contemporary poetry's audience, honour achievement and support underrepresented talent.This is a part-time role (17.5 hours/week) that requires some flexible hours as needed, with quarterly travel to London if you are not already based there. You can work from home or in our shared workspace in Liverpool or London.&nbsp;We are offering this role under two contract options.Permanent, part time contract:<ul><li>0.5 FTE, 2.5 days/week</li><li>£30,000 per annum pro rata</li><li>Pension contribution and holiday entitlement</li></ul>Freelance contract:<ul><li>12-month contract with an intention to renew</li><li>Rate of £150 per day for up to 130 days of work</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ol><li>Showcase the charity to external audiences, particularly donors and high-profile stakeholders.</li><li>Gather the information needed to demonstrate impact for our stakeholders, including donors, high-profile supporters, and national and international audiences.</li><li>Lead on organisational branding, writing impact reports, developing event collateral and other impact focussed external communications.</li><li>Create compelling and emotive narratives, highlighting the power of our work, the stories of our beneficiaries and the importance of our artform.</li><li>Develop and deliver a regular cycle of effective campaigns to engage new supporters with our mission and our work.</li><li>Manage and maintain databases (CRMs) to track up-to-date donor information and data on fundraising activities.</li><li>Handle donor communications, including thank you letters and event invitations.</li><li>Assist with event planning, including managing RSVPs and booking venues and coordinating with suppliers around fundraising events.</li></ol>&nbsp;<h3>Person specification</h3>1. Experience and knowledge<ul><li>Experience of delivering organisational communications</li><li>Experience of managing social media and using analytics insights to inform content strategy</li><li>Experience of copywriting and editorial input</li><li>Experience of supporting events delivery</li><li>Familiarity Wordpress and Canva are essential; Motion and Salesforce are desirable.</li></ul>2. Skills and abilities<ul><li>Excellent copywriting skills and ability to create engaging media content</li><li>Highly organised and able to work from own initiative in managing a complex workload and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills - able to engage a wide range of people with an appropriate balance of warmth and professionalism</li><li>Attention to detail across promotional and comms materials.</li></ul>3. Attitudes and values<ul><li>Enthusiasm for the work of Forward Arts Foundation.</li><li>A proactive and good-humoured attitude to meeting challenges and bringing about change.</li><li>Flexibility and willingness to learn</li><li>Commitment to equality</li></ul>&nbsp;Please send your CV and cover letter to the email address found via the Apply button. Please do not include your name, email or other identifying information within your application documents, as they will be assessed anonymously.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.

Forward Arts Foundation

Marketing and development coordinator

Closing date for applications: 26th May 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £28,808 per annumDuration: 18 monthsStart date: 1st September 2025 Sign up for our <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/learn-more-webinar-financial-times-apprenticeship-scheme-34247" target="_blank">Learn More webinar on Zoom</a> from 5–6pm on Monday 12th May.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme is now open to applications!This scheme is aimed at helping young people from under-represented groups start a career in journalism. We are particularly keen to hear from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and those from disadvantaged socio-economic households. This apprenticeship is for people who do not have a degree or a university application and candidates who have applications for a degree currently under consideration or who are attending university, are not eligible.You will study for an NCTJ qualification while working at the Manchester Evening News and the FT, under the 18-month apprenticeship scheme.We are looking for people who would like to develop a deep knowledge of current affairs and business, are curious, persistent, seek out the truth and feel suited to working to the tight deadlines and the pressures of a modern newsroom. You will also be able to adapt to different environments - the apprenticeship involves living, at different times, in London and Manchester.Due to the partnership with M.E.N., we are especially interested in applications from candidates living in the Greater Manchester area. &nbsp;What this apprenticeship offers<ul><li>Paid-for study towards the NCTJ level 5 qualification through the apprenticeship scheme</li><li>Training at the Manchester Evening News and the FT</li><li>Some accommodation support available &nbsp;</li><li>30 days annual leave</li><li>A dedicated FT mentor throughout the programme</li><li>Access to FT Employee Networks &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>What you’ll do<ul><li>Begin with&nbsp;4 months study in London for the NCTJ level 5 journalist qualification (this industry-recognised standard is the equivalent of second year university and includes the NCTJ diploma). One day a week will be spent in the Financial Times’ London newsroom.</li><li>You will then spend 6 months training as a reporter in Manchester with the Manchester Evening News.</li><li>Return to London to spend 4 months training in a Financial Times specialist publication, such as Investors Chronicle.</li><li>A further 4 months working alongside FT journalists in the field and newsroom</li></ul>Timings may be subject to change &nbsp;Eligibility requirements<ul><li>You will not have a degree or be attending university</li><li>You will be aged 18 years or over by 1 September 2025</li><li>You have been awarded good Level 3 qualifications by September 2025. Suitable qualifications include:<ul><li>2 A levels</li><li>4 AS levels</li><li>NVQ</li><li>BTEC</li><li>Applied General Qualification</li><li>International Baccalaureate diploma</li><li>Access to higher education diploma</li><li>T Level</li><li>Tech level</li></ul></li><li>You must also:<ul><li>Have achieved GCSE 5 for Maths and 7 for English language</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</li></ul></li></ul> &nbsp;We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Curious about people, governments, business and money</li><li>Open-minded and interested in different perspectives</li><li>Truth-seeker</li><li>Willing to learn</li><li>Conscientious, hard-working and diligent</li><li>Resilient and flexible</li><li>Strong communication skills, especially good written and spoken English</li><li>Able to adapt to different environments (the apprenticeship involves living, at different times, in London and Manchester)</li><li>Although not essential, include any languages, data and social media skills in your CV</li></ul> &nbsp;The use of AIOriginal reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Its readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations. &nbsp;We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.&nbsp; &nbsp;What’s in it for you? Benefits included:Benefits vary by location but the FT is committed to providing best-in-class perks across all offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of these benefits are available<a href="https://aboutus.ft.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank"> here.</a>The organisation has embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, they are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.&nbsp; &nbsp;About the Manchester Evening NewsThe Manchester Evening News is the biggest regional news website in the country, larger than some national brands. It tells the stories that matter to the people of Greater Manchester and beyond. Its journalism is rooted in hard news reporting, people-focused real life features, and issue-led campaigns. It has a strong cost of living, shopping, what’s on and TV offering.The MEN also provides a unique northern perspective on national news and issues, and the site has been widely recognised with industry awards.The Manchester Evening News is based in Oldham, close to Chadderton Metrolink stop and accessible by bus. It also works on a hybrid model with Tuesday-Thursday office based, but for this role would hope you would spend as much time as possible out on your patch once you have settled in. All junior reporters are mentored by a senior reporter and a content editor to support fast development. &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Upload your CV, cover letter and application questions as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>In your cover letter, include the questions outlined below</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;In your cover letter:&nbsp;1. Tell us why you want to be a journalist (300 words max)2. Tell us why you think you'd make a great reporter (300 words max)3. This scheme is aimed at under-represented groups; tell us about yourself and your potential to benefit from this opportunity (300 words maximum) &nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who 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, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.&nbsp;Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

Financial Times

The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme

Closing date: 6th May 2025Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience&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;Cross-Functional (Creative Publishing Areas)&nbsp;Reporting to:&nbsp;Co-CEO with dotted line to CIO&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ Got a vision for the role of ethical AI in publishing? Blend your passion for books and tech at this leading publisher.&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for a curious, organised and creative Publishing Innovation Manager to join our team. Working across all divisions – children’s, adult trade and Igloo – the Publishing Innovation Manager will coordinate, interrogate and test new technologies and how they can be used to enhance the publishing process. Their main focus to begin with will be to coordinate responsible and ethical AI usage across publishing functions, in line with BBUK’s strategic objectives, while ensuring author and illustrator IP and copyright is protected.This role will facilitate ethical and structured AI usage and other technical innovation within the business and establish best practice across teams. They will also work internationally with Bonnier Group teams in other European territories to share learnings and advice. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with editorial, design, marketing and audio to establish a clear and effective structure for experimentation, learning and implementation.</li><li>Facilitate structured ways of working, provide regular updates to key stakeholders.</li><li>Identify and drive a number of pilot projects around AI usage and analyse results.</li><li>Collaborate and exchange ideas and learnings with other colleagues at Bonnier Books companies across Europe.</li><li>Chair meetings and ensure projects stay on track.</li><li>Ensure adherence to agreed ethical and legal AI guidelines.</li><li>Instill an innovative and&nbsp;curious mindset amongst all departments.</li><li>Assess ROI on any new technology which is trialed across departments and feedback to senior team/co-CEO/CIO.</li><li>Foster a culture of informed understanding and transparency around AI or new technology usage and provide regular advice for best-in-class communication around projects.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong understanding of publishing processes (editorial, design, marketing, audio) and the potential role of technology within these areas.</li><li>Strong and proven project management skills, ideally involving technology or innovation implementation.</li><li>Demonstrates a curious, innovative mindset with a willingness to experiment responsibly.</li><li>Highly organised and able to coordinate &amp; lead cross-functional efforts effectively.</li><li>Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to effectively navigate technical, ethical, and creative discussions around AI and other new technologies.</li><li>Proactive, and demonstrates capability to foster a culture of structured experimentation and continuous improvement.&nbsp;</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</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>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance to celebrate your 10th 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 via the 'Apply' button.&nbsp;We look forward in hearing from you.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;

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Publishing innovation manager

Closing date: 6th May 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based outside of London (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a communications assistant to join our dynamic and creative communications team.We publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing.John Murray Press publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. Our authors include Billy Connolly, David Attenborough, Matthew Syed, Andrea Wulf, Akala, Mick Herron, Jen Sincero, Miriam Margolyes, Frankie Boyle, Fiona Mozley, Jonathan Freedland and Susie Dent. John Murray Press is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doing<ul><li>As comms assistant, you'll provide administrative support to the publicity and marketing team to facilitate the smooth running of the department.</li><li>You will also be flexibly involved in supporting campaigns, including liaising with authors and retailers, creating proofs and assets and assisting with media outreach.</li><li>You’ll have the opportunity to work across all our imprints, encompassing a range of bestselling and prize-winning publishing from exciting debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, and thought-provoking non-fiction. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with your communications team and colleagues from across the division, your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Handling enquiries/requests from media, authors, customers and general public.</li><li>Researching and coordinating information for publicity and marketing presentations.</li><li>Assisting with events.</li><li>Providing administrative support including organising meetings and travel, minute taking, budget administration, updating records, circulating and updating review lists, filing and circulating cuttings, sending out proofs and press releases and more.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You don’t need to have previous publishing experience to excel in this role.</li><li>The ideal candidate will be passionate about books; bring creativity and enthusiasm to the role; possess exceptional communication skills; be highly organised with great attention to detail and an understanding of the media and digital landscape is also desirable.</li></ul> 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>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 commitmentHachette 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.The 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>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Communications assistant (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 9am on 2 June 2025Salary: £90,000 Per Annum &nbsp;We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and&nbsp;neurodiverse&nbsp;conditions.Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking a Finance Director to join our Finance team. This is a key role within the Executive Leadership team, with accountability for Finance, Procurement and IT at the Globe. You will work collaboratively with the CEO and Executive leadership team to drive strong business as usual delivery, and provide provide balanced insight to Executive Leadership Team and the Senior Leadership Group so that they can take responsibility for questioning routines and rituals, and for streamlining processes that improve efficiency.&nbsp;The Finance Director is the lead on the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and is a key part of other relevant committees. You will also attend and report at Board meetings, developing strong working relationships with Board members, the Artistic Director, Executive Leadership members, members of the Senior Leadership Group (SLG), the Finance and Procurement team, the Globe’s IT contractor, and colleagues throughout the Globe. &nbsp;The skills:<ul><li>Chartered Accountant.</li><li>Extensive Director level business experience in a complex organisation.</li><li>A strategic thinker with entrepreneurial instincts</li><li>Demonstrable experience in managing contracts.</li><li>Experience within the charities sector including understanding of the relevant accounting, taxation and other regulatory requirements this presents.</li><li>Empathy with the work, aims and mission of the Globe including an appreciation of the balance between the charitable purpose and commercial imperatives.</li><li>An effective and flexible leadership and management style with demonstrable ability to inspire, motivate, coach and develop a team.</li><li>Credibility and authority to work effectively and liaise internally with senior staff and externally with Trustees and other stakeholders.</li><li>An excellent negotiator and influencer with string emotional intelligence and good communication skills.</li><li>Analytical problem-solving ability with the appetite and energy to evaluate, challenge and change the status quo.</li><li>Experience in financial and risk compliance and governance issues.</li><li>Accessible and inclusive report writing and presentation skills demonstrated as a part of Board level reporting.</li><li>Positive, determined, pragmatic, and resilient – able to inspire confidence and respect.</li><li>The ability to work flexibly in a creative, fast-moving environment and understand the importance of artistic risk taking and to respond positively to it.</li><li>Experience in, or a personal interest in the arts, heritage/museum, or creative industries.</li><li>Experience of managing IT contracts or IT staff.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;The team:The Finance Department provides timely and accurate financial information to key stakeholders while protecting Shakespeare’s Globe assets and ensures compliance with laws and regulations in relation to financial and taxation matters. Serving as a key partner on topics requiring economic, financial and value for money inputs and expertise, the Finance Department manages Accounting and Financial Reporting, Tax, Banking Relationships, Procurement, Financial Risk Management, Contracts, Management Reporting, and external audit partners &nbsp;Shakespeare’s Globe:We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all. &nbsp;To apply:For more information, please download the job description via the Apply button. To apply, please complete the online application form by 9:00am on 2 June 2025. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Shakespeare's Globe

Finance director

Closing date: Monday 12 May 2025 at 10amInterviews: Tuesday 27 May or Thursday 29 May 2025. Interviews will be held in-person at the Arts Council’s central London office.Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)Salary: £29,092 &nbsp;per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.&nbsp;Location: London (The role will be based at the office base listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) &nbsp;We are seeking a proactive personal assistant for the London Area Director.To succeed in this role, you will have senior level administrative experience in a similar role. You will have managed a busy diary with many conflicting demands in a fast-moving environment and you will need to have experience of governance work – organising and managing committee meetings and drafting minutes to a publishable standard.You will be highly organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise, as well as exercise effective judgement when managing complex tasks. Experience and/or a good understanding of the public sector and/or arts and culture sector is desirable.The role will be hybrid (office/working from home) however you will be required to attend and manage in-person meetings regularly in London. &nbsp;Interviews will be held in-person at the central London office.&nbsp;Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website <a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>Disabled people, those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, and people under 30 are under-represented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/working-us/benefits" target="_blank">here</a>.Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application&nbsp;<a href="https://artscouncilengland-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/catherine_kane_artscouncil_org_uk/Eb75zAi8uDxFhhBbkFOmReABiLZsa5eqio-1OeGns5lgLA?e=gbgIFG" target="_blank">guidance</a> and more about our commitment to diversity on our website <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/developing-creativity-and-culture/diversity" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. &nbsp;Job ref: LL63Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Arts Council England

Personal assistant to the London area director

Closing date for applications: 6pm Monday 5 May 2025Salary: £25,500Interviews: First round 8 May 2025 online; second round 13 May 2025 in person in London. Fuel is looking for a brilliant Executive &amp; Fundraising Assistant to help drive the creative engine behind some of the UK’s most exciting live performance; join a company that fuels bold ideas, playful performance, and radical collaboration.Fuel leads the field in independent producing in the UK’s live performance sector, working with brilliant artists to explore the big questions of our times, shining a light on how we relate to each other and the world around us, and telling untold stories by under-represented voices. From theatres to car parks, from schools to public spaces, Fuel produces high quality new theatre that reaches diverse audiences across the UK and internationally. Fuel collaborates with outstanding theatre makers with fresh perspectives and approaches who produce shows, performances or experiences which have direct and playful relationships with their audiences.Fuel is celebrated for its pioneering producing model that develops innovative ideas through attentive collaboration, a spirit of curiosity, and an emphasis on trust. Fuel has developed a reputation for spirited and surprising new theatre, deep relationships with a wide range of artists, and passionate commitment to inclusion and care for young and diverse audiences.&nbsp;Fuel was founded in 2004 and is led by Kate McGrath. Since its story began, Fuel has produced shows, festivals, films, installations, podcasts, apps and books. In doing so, Fuel has supported the artistic development of over 120 lead artists or companies and reached more than 1.5 million people, live and digitally, hosted over a hundred internships and been recognised with awards for its work. Fuel is currently working with artists and companies including Khalid Abdalla, Will Adamsdale, Jay Bernard, Common Wealth, Inua Ellams, Charlie Josephine, Lucian Msamati, Racheal Ofori, Toby Olié, Joelle Taylor, Uninvited Guests and Melanie Wilson.&nbsp;Our ValuesCreativity&nbsp;Producing is creating something new in collaboration with others. In producing we seek to embolden, support and celebrate the creativity of everyone we work with and for.&nbsp;Curiosity&nbsp;The discovery of the new relies on curiosity. It is at the heart of how we work as a team, keeping us open to surprises, risks and learning, and we celebrate it in the artists and colleagues we collaborate with.&nbsp;&nbsp;TrustTrust is the foundation on which people take risks and collaborate productively. We work hard to build trust by delivering on our promises, and we invite our audiences to trust us as we invite them to be part of a magical moment of live collaboration.&nbsp;RepresentationPerformance is representation and we believe the people who make it and experience it should be representative of the diversity of the world we live in. We seek to break down barriers and enable everyone to participate freely in cultural life.&nbsp;LearningOnly through taking risks, and learning from our successes and our mistakes, can we create genuinely insightful and affecting work. We believe listening and learning can enable everyone we work with to achieve their potential.&nbsp;&nbsp;SustainabilityWe are working towards a zero waste, zero carbon future and are committed to massive reduction in the carbon cost of our work. We believe it is possible and essential to create art without further harming the earth for future generations.&nbsp;Our Current ProgrammeOur programme this year encompasses brand new commissions and collaborations with artists, partners and communities across the UK and beyond, as well as touring recent successes including Nowhere by Khalid Abdalla and There’s a Bear on My Chair&nbsp;by Toby Olié.Digital work includes Dreaming Species, an online listening experience by Melanie Wilson and Fuelling Change, a podcast series by Fuel’s Artistic Director &amp; CEO Kate McGrath.Fuel is proud to work in collaboration with a brilliant cohort of artists and a range of partner organisations to create this programme across the UK and beyond.&nbsp;Job DescriptionFuel is looking for an enthusiastic and attentive Executive &amp; Fundraising Assistant to join the team. The Executive &amp; Fundraising Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director, including secretarial support for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO. They will administrate the stewardship of Fuel’s donors and funders and support excellent communication between donors and the Artistic Director &amp; CEO.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Executive &amp; Fundraising Assistant will work within the company’s core values of curiosity, creativity, trust, representation, sustainability and learning.&nbsp;We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age. We actively welcome applications from those currently under-represented in the arts sector. Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK.&nbsp;Your line manager will be: Assistant Producer (currently Executive Assistant &amp; Assistant Producer)&nbsp;Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesPersonal Assistant Duties<ul><li>Managing the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s diary, ensuring the smooth running of her schedule and most efficient use of her time.</li><li>Providing administrative and secretarial support for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO, including preparing and sharing meeting minutes, drafting correspondence and invitations and proof reading.</li><li>Providing administrative support for the Executive Director relating to fundraising and core company operations. </li><li>Arranging meetings, booking meeting rooms as required.</li><li>Preparing papers and briefings for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO in advance of meetings.</li><li>Arranging and booking travel and accommodation for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO, compiling travel itineraries where required.</li><li>Managing email inbox and maintaining the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s filing system.</li><li>Maintaining regular archiving of the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s inbox.</li><li>Compiling invitations to shows, sharings, pitches of new work, requests for collaboration, and newsletters from Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s two inboxes into one readable Appendix with drafted replies and suggestions, and upon the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s response, turning around replies promptly.</li><li>Developing and maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s activities, networks and responsibilities, and providing assistance where required.</li><li>Processing expenses and per diems where relevant for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO.</li><li>Booking theatre tickets for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO as required.</li></ul>Fundraising and Communications Duties<ul><li>Acting as a key point of contact on behalf of the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director with a wide range of contacts including artists, partners, funders and individual donors.</li><li>Working closely with the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director on the implementation of our Individual Giving campaigns, including the Big Give.</li><li>Planning and delivering cultivation events and press nights, with the support of the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director.</li><li>Working closely with the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director on the management of VIP relationships including researching donor prospects, updating databases and CRM, and drafting correspondence to potential and current donors and funders. </li><li>Maximising cultivation opportunities by briefing the team on prospective supporters attending events.</li><li>Drafting letters to individual donors and funders on behalf of the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director.</li><li>Supporting the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director with applications to trusts and foundations and statutory sources including research, proof reading, data and information collection and collating PDFs of supporting documents as needed.</li><li>Ensuring information flows quickly and accurately, supporting excellent communication between the Artistic Director &amp; CEO, Executive Director and the rest of the team.</li></ul>Other Responsibilities&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Arranging leaving parties, leaving gifts, festive meals, and other hospitality as required.</li><li>Coordinating meeting requirements for Board meetings.</li><li>Merging and assembling documents into a single PDF ahead of Board meetings.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Booking theatre tickets for donors, funders and VIPs, Fuel press nights and cultivation events and other Fuel events.</li><li>Attending regular meetings with members of the team as required by the Artistic Director &amp; CEO or line manager.</li><li>Attending relevant Fuel work in progress, previews and press nights.</li><li>Attending relevant events, press nights etc. as an ambassador for Fuel. </li><li>Adhering to Fuel’s policies and procedures and contributing to making sure they are up to date and implemented.</li><li>Identifying questions as they arise in the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s absence, seeking advice, and handing over to the Executive Director, Head of Finance or Senior Producers as appropriate. </li><li>Contributing to the work and overall running of Fuel as a member of the team.</li><li>Undertaking any other duties as reasonably requested by the Artistic Director &amp; CEO, Executive Director or their line manager.</li></ul>This list is indicative rather than comprehensive, and flexibility to the job role and tasks is required.&nbsp;Experience and SkillsEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and oral.</li><li>The ability to work sensitively with a wide range of people from varied backgrounds.</li><li>The ability to work discreetly with confidential information.</li><li>The ability to forward plan, predict and use initiative in managing busy schedules.</li><li>An understanding of the importance of attention to detail and a rigorous work ethic.</li><li>Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Office).</li><li>The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li></ul>Desired&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of managing a donor database.</li><li>Fundraising experience in an independent live performance company or arts organisation with national reach.</li><li>Familiarity with Fuel's projects and the artists we work with.</li><li>An understanding of and a passion for contemporary theatre.</li><li>An understanding of the wider arts sector in the UK.</li></ul>&nbsp;Terms and ApplicationClosing date: 6pm Monday 5 May 2025Interviews: First round 8 May 2025 online; second round 13 May 2025 in person in London. &nbsp;Salary and Benefits<ul><li>Permanent contract.</li><li>Full Time. We are open to discussing flexible working.</li><li>Starting salary £25,500 per year, FT.</li><li>Fuel offers a designated stakeholder pension scheme.</li><li>Fuel is interested in and keen to support ongoing professional development and will work closely with the post-holder to ensure that their needs in this area are met.</li><li>Fuel offers a training budget and can offer mentoring support.</li></ul>Hours<ul><li>40 hours per week.</li><li>Core hours are 10am-3pm, with some flexibility around starting and finishing times for a total of 8 hours per day (for example, 10am-6pm, 9am-5pm, or 8am-4pm). Due to the nature of this role, the start and finishing times need to be agreed with their line manager or Artistic Director &amp; CEO. </li><li>Some evening and weekend work will be required. Fuel operates a Time Off in Lieu system.</li></ul>Base<ul><li>Hybrid working, part from home, part from office, part from where activity happens. This role requires frequent presence in the office, and on location where work is produced, or events take place. </li><li>At present we have office space in London at Somerset House. For this role, we welcome applications equally from candidates based outside of London.</li></ul>Holiday<ul><li>25 days per year plus bank holidays. After two years' service this may be increased by one extra day per year, up to a maximum of 30 days.</li></ul>Probationary Period<ul><li>12 weeks</li></ul>Notice Period<ul><li>10 weeks</li></ul>General NotesThis Job Pack is indicative rather than comprehensive, and flexibility to the job role and tasks is required. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from under-represented backgrounds.&nbsp;How to ApplyYou can find the application pack with information, a form and full details on how to apply by clicking the Apply button.Please submit your application by e-mail to arrive by&nbsp;6pm Monday 5 May 2025 (email address found via Apply button).Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We want you to complete your application in a way that is comfortable for you. We will accept video and audio files that answer the questions listed in the application form. Please ensure your video or audio file is no longer than 5 minutes.&nbsp;Shortlisted candidates that are based outside London can request travel costs reimbursement if attending an in-person interview.We will circulate interview questions in advance of interviews.&nbsp;Information SessionWe are holding drop-in online question &amp; answer session on Thursday 24 April from 3-4pm. If you would like to attend, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@fueltheatre.com" target="_blank">admin@fueltheatre.com</a> and we will send you the Zoom invitation link. Please let us know if you have any access requirements for this session.If you have any questions about the job pack, forms or process, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@fueltheatre.com" target="_blank">admin@fueltheatre.com</a>.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the role, please contact Angela Bryan-Brown, Executive Assistant &amp; Assistant Producer&nbsp;<a href="mailto:angela@fueltheatre.com" target="_blank">angela@fueltheatre.com</a>.

Fuel Theatre

Executive & fundraising assistant

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 5th May 2025 BSTRole: Full-Time&nbsp;Salary: £27,215 - £35,850 (depending on experience)Location: Wolverhampton Join Usborne’s creative team in Wolverhampton and help design books that spark wonder—from sticker adventures and novelty flaps to wipe-clean learning and vibrant puzzles. If you’ve got flair, originality, and a love of great design, we’d love to see what you can do.Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling That’s not my… series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Holly Bourne and Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé – with everything from Magic Painting to Politics for Beginners in between. &nbsp;You can see our books here at&nbsp;<a href="https://usborne.com/gb/" target="_blank">usborne.com</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.&nbsp;The DepartmentYou will be part of a team of writer/editors and designers in our Wolverhampton office who create a wide variety of books including sticker books, puzzle books, activity books, sound books, reference books, and jigsaws. You can see some of the books our team create here:<ul><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/wipe-clean-easter-activities-9781801319164" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/wipe-clean-easter-activities-9781801319164</a> </li><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/big-activity-book-dinosaurs-9781836041177" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/big-activity-book-dinosaurs-9781836041177</a></li><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-scratch-activities-under-the-sea-9781805076964" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-scratch-activities-under-the-sea-9781805076964</a></li></ul>&nbsp;The RoleAs a designer no two days will be the same. You will get to engage your creative skills working with talented writers and fantastic artists, from thinking up new novelty and sticker books, working out books with peep through holes or ingenious flaps or maybe creating activities to help young children learn to read and write. You will be working on an amazing range of imaginative books, with design that makes books jump off the shelf and make people want to read them.We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and creative designer, with strong drawing skills, a flair for design, typography, illustration and most importantly a passion for creativity. You will need to work well under your own direction and with a creative team, developing eye-catching, fascinating books.&nbsp;ExperienceYou may have just graduated from your studies in a design-led course, or you may have a couple of years of experience in a similar design role but be looking for the next step in your career. Whichever it is, you must have a good working knowledge of Adobe CC - InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and have a passion for great design.Our department is a busy one so the ability to juggle projects, communicate well within and outside of the team and be able to adapt to changes in direction is a must.&nbsp;Location and BenefitsThis role is based in our Wolverhampton office and we work a 35-hour working week, where after a successful initial induction period (where we require new staff to work in the office for 4 days per week) we then operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, which optimises our opportunities for creative collaboration and contact with our colleagues.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement increasing with service to 30 days after 5 years.</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured and Mental Health First Aiders.</li><li>Healthcare Cashback scheme.</li><li>Virtual GP service.</li><li>Enhanced Family Friendly benefits.</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day.</li><li>Rewards and Discount services and shopping.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books.</li></ul>&nbsp;Recruitment ProcessUnfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to permanently live and work in the UK at the point of application.You will be asked to submit selected examples of your work as PDF's via email as part of the selection process (full instructions given). We anticipate conducting first interviews in person with shortlisted candidates starting the week commencing 19th May. A design test and subsequent interview will take place with finalists in early/mid-June.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.&nbsp;AI noticeThe use of AI has become more prevalent in recruitment application answers and content and whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, we'd like to see your original ideas and creativity in your portfolio, not work that has been generated by an AI tool.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Non-Fiction Children's book designer – Wolverhampton

Salary: £25,000 &nbsp;Passionate about beauty, fashion and performance marketing?Lo Digital is a boutique Affiliate and Performance Marketing agency, founded by multi award-winning marketer Chikay Lo. With over 12 years of proven success in luxury and beauty eCommerce, Lo Digital has built a reputation for delivering exceptional ROI through carefully curated affiliate programs – all without compromising on brand. At Lo Digital, we work with a smaller number of clients so we become a true extension of our client's team - they are never just a number to us. We are obsessed about the brands and sectors that we work across.We’re now looking for a bright, organised and enthusiastic Affiliate Account Assistant to join our small but mighty team. Reporting into the Affiliate Account Manager - This is the perfect opportunity for someone early in their marketing career who’s excited to learn the ropes of affiliate marketing and grow their experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.&nbsp;We work with the likes of Rixo, Rat &amp; Boa, Vieve and Kiki McDonough with lots of other exciting brands coming up in the pipeline. At Lo Digital, we prioritise supporting female-founded brands. &nbsp;<h3>What You’ll Be Doing</h3><ul><li>Supporting the Affiliate Account Manager in day-to-day tasks</li><li>Assisting with admin tasks including dashboard changes, publisher approvals and data pulling.</li><li>Helping to manage relationships with affiliate partners and networks</li><li>Updating internal documents and campaign trackers</li><li>Scheduling and sending affiliate newsletters and communications</li><li>Researching potential new affiliate partners</li><li>Supporting performance analysis and test-and-learn activities</li><li>Sitting in on client and partner calls to learn how we build strong programs</li></ul> &nbsp;<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3><ul><li>A strong interest in digital marketing (bonus if you’re familiar with affiliate marketing but this is not a prerequisite!)</li><li>Highly analytical and numbers based - this is a MUST</li><li>Super organised with great attention to detail</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude - we are a small team so a 'hands-on and get stuck in' mentality is crucial</li><li>Have a genuine passion for the verticals we work across (Beauty/fashion and wellbeing) and up to date with trends in these spaces</li><li>Comfortable using spreadsheets and learning new digital tools</li><li>Eagerness to learn from industry experts and grow within the agency</li></ul> &nbsp;<h3>What You’ll Get</h3><ul><li>Hands-on training in affiliate marketing from leaders in the industry</li><li>Experience working with well-known brands across beauty, fashion and lifestyle as well as up and coming independent brands</li><li>Exposure to high-performing marketing strategies and tools</li><li>A supportive, boutique agency culture with real opportunities to grow</li><li>Flexible hours and remote working</li><li>We offer summer Friday working hours with 1pm finish June-August</li><li>5% pension contribution</li><li>21 days holiday plus 1 extra day per year of service capped at 25 days</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

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