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Are you a budding creative looking to secure your first role? Do you want the opportunity to expand your skills in admin, research and more? Have you got an exciting new experience to add to your next application? Sign up now to attend our online group CV Consultations…<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Access</a>&nbsp;strives to help under-represented groups&nbsp;secure jobs and paid training opportunities in creative companies. One of the UK’s leading diversity organisations, we fill an essential gap in the current creative landscape. The creative industries are highly competitive and can seem extremely difficult to break into, especially if you don’t have the right connections to give you a helping hand. Creative Access is here to help open the door to the creative industries for those from under-represented backgrounds.As part of our training and support, we offer guidance from the moment you start looking for a role through our online group CV Consultations. Sign up to attend our next session, which will take place on the 21st of November at 5pm. &nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>How to best present your CV and covering letter</li><li>What to include in your application</li><li>How to update your CV and covering letter with any recent experience</li><li>How to create a portfolio</li><li>How to improve areas that might be letting you down in applications</li><li>Please note that whilst we are unable to individually provide feedback for all CV's received, you will also be able to ask the Recruitment Team any individual questions about your CV in the Q&amp;A section of the session.</li></ul>To apply&nbsp;<ul><li>Click 'apply' to upload your CV. If you are yet to make your own CV, please upload a blank document.</li><li>Our CV consultations are group sessions held remotely via Zoom. Please let us know if you have any special requirements ahead of the session</li></ul>

Creative Access

About Creative Access

Creative Access Group CV Session - 21st November 2024

Closing date: 10th November 2024Starting salary:&nbsp;£30,502 (outside of London, with a £3k annual travel bursary) or £34,162 (inside London).Contract term:&nbsp;This is a permanent, full-time contract.&nbsp;Do you want to drive real-world change? Create compelling content, craft powerful campaigns and turn ideas into impact at this dynamic digital agency!As a&nbsp;Digital Creative&nbsp;at Forward Action, you'll be at the forefront of creating compelling, action-oriented work that drives real-world change. You’ll bring your expertise in copywriting, content creation, creative strategy, and delivery to life as part of a nimble three-person project team, working alongside a Digital Strategy Manager (DSM) and Digital Strategist (DS).&nbsp;Together, you’ll cover everything needed to deliver high-impact projects that inspire action, renew and grow partnerships, and make a difference for the causes we support, including established non-profits like Oxfam and Greenpeace, and evolving organising like BiteBack 2030 and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.&nbsp;As the creative lead in your team, it’s your role to ensure that our work consistently shines - whether you’re leading on creative yourself or guiding teammates to deliver to the highest standard. You’ll also play a key part in shaping how our creative approach evolves, harnessing the potential of new channels and trends while ensuring every piece of work is rooted in strategy and designed to deliver results for our partners.&nbsp;What you’ll doCreative strategy<ul><li>Collaborate with the Head of Creative to shape creative strategies that meet partner goals - whether that’s designing a high-converting engagement journey, framing Facebook ads, or mapping out a storytelling email campaign.</li><li>Lead internal brainstorms to unlock the creative potential from your colleagues and develop innovative concepts for everything from lead generation tools to email appeals, always putting our partners’ goals and audiences at the heart.</li></ul>Creative development<ul><li>Working with DSMs and the Head of Creative to design and co-facilitate creative workshops with partners, using Mural and other tools to spark innovative ideas, while you turn those ideas into impactful creative that drives change.</li></ul>Copywriting<ul><li>Craft clear, compelling copy that mobilises supporters across channels - emails, ads, engagement tools, handraisers, and more. Your words will drive action and deliver results.</li><li>Manage partner feedback with ease, ensuring edits improve the final product while staying true to our data-backed best practices.</li></ul>Content creation<ul><li>Deliver visually engaging static and video ads using tools like Canva.</li><li>Experiment with developing new content types to meet new trends and technologies.</li></ul>AI prompt engineering<ul><li>Use effective AI prompting and programmes to streamline creative processes, save time, and enhance outputs.&nbsp;</li></ul>Ads setup &amp; management<ul><li>Build and manage ads (primarily in Meta), ensuring targeting strategies are effective and always optimised for impact.</li></ul>Builds &amp; page setups<ul><li>Set up and quality-check landing pages in platforms like Engaging Networks, Impact Stack, and Blueprint (Forward Action’s proprietary platform), coordinating with Forward Action&nbsp; and partner tech teams on more complex builds to ensure seamless launches.</li></ul>Reporting &amp; data analysis<ul><li>Analyse data from sources like Google Analytics and Engaging Networks, using insights to refine and optimise creative approaches. Your recommendations will help partners achieve bigger and bolder results.</li></ul>Co-owner contributions<ul><li>Bring your creativity and insights to all-team meetings, actively supporting our collaborative culture and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.</li><li>As an employee owned company, every team member is also a co-owner and expected to play an active role in Forward Action’s strategic development and marketing.</li><li>Deliver on Forward Action’s commitment to creating an anti-oppressive culture, for our co-owners and our partners.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What we’re looking for<ul><li>1+ years’ experience of writing and creating action-orientated digital content for campaigning or fundraising.</li><li>A proven track record of writing content that drives action and achieves campaign goals.</li><li>Understanding of email and social ads best practice, with experience of applying it to deliver results.&nbsp;</li><li>Expertise in social media ads, email strategy, and creating engaging content that mobilises people.</li><li>A creative thinker with the ability to come up with new and engaging ideas that have cut-through.</li><li>Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle priorities and manage feedback in a fast-paced environment to meet multiple deadlines.</li><li>Passion for using digital tools to build a fairer, more progressive society.</li><li>Enthusiasm for digital channels for communications, following trends and identifying how innovations can be harnessed to achieve social progress.</li></ul>We know no one can bring every skill - here are a few extras that would be great to see:<ul><li>Familiarity with the charity sector or digital mobilisation.</li><li>Experience with platforms like Engaging Networks, and building or managing paid social campaigns.</li><li>Design and video editing skills for Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms.</li><li>Basic HTML skills and comfort with mass email campaigns.</li><li>A solid understanding of online user experience (e.g. how to lay out a web page to improve conversion rates)</li><li>Experience working in the charity sector and / or experience working in an agency environment</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationSalary: Under our Employee Ownership Trust model, all team members will also receive an equal share of the profits each year. The amount will depend on how much profit is made.Hours: We work a 30-hour 4-day week, from Monday to Thursday. Please note - as this is a full time role, you are not permitted to undertake any additional regular paid work on the Friday.&nbsp;Location: You can work remotely from anywhere in the UK or use our office in London Fields, East London. You will need to be able to come to London once or twice a month for in-person meetings, otherwise most of our meetings are held via video conferencing and all our workflow is built to be remote-first.If you want any more information about the role or just to have an informal chat about what to expect before applying, please reach out to our Head of Creative at <a href="mailto:anya@forwardaction.uk" target="_blank">anya@forwardaction.uk</a>&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Five weeks of holiday a year, plus the week between Christmas and New Year</li><li>Generous parental leave policy</li><li>Flexible working options and a good work-life balance, including our four day week</li></ul>Forward Action is an employee owned company, so all employees are co-owners, who have an active voice in the direction of the company, and share in its successes. Read more about our benefits – including working hours, period policy and sustainable travel allowance – in the jobs section of our&nbsp;<a href="https://forwardaction.uk/category/jobs/" target="_blank">website</a>.&nbsp;At Forward Action, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our ability to create impactful work. If you’re passionate about what we do and excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, and are focused on building a workplace where everyone can thrive.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Forward Action

Digital creative (copywriter and content creator)

Closing date: 12pm, 22nd October 2024Salary: £28,000 - £29,500 per annum, dependent on experience, plus auto-enrolment to a pension scheme (3% employer’s contribution)Contract: This is a fixed-term role until 30 June 2026&nbsp;Passionate about supporting the creative sector? The WorkWise for Screen programme is looking for an experienced and motivated programme coordinator to join the team.&nbsp;WorkWise for Screen is a new £1.5m pilot programme delivered by Counterculture and led by Creative Industries lawyer, Keith Arrowsmith, which will provide industry with practical resources and guidance covering a range of topics to support equity, inclusion and respect in the workplace.&nbsp;Developed in consultation with industry stakeholders, WorkWise for Screen is a free to access online portal, a podcast series and a peer-to-peer network targeted at screen sector SMEs and Heads of Department, working across production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. It offers support to help industry navigate imminent changes to UK employment law under the new Employment Rights Bill, as well as providing legal contracting and policy templates, e-learning modules and relevant advice and guidance. A podcast programme, live talks and events, a regular newsletter, and quarterly magazine, will also cover the most pressing topics on ‘good work’, and relevant employment law and HR updates.&nbsp;The role is a pivotal position within the WorkWise for Screen programme team and is crucial to the efficient administration and coordination of the Programme.&nbsp;Given the partnership nature of the WorkWise for Screen Programme, the successful candidate should be a great collaborator and able to manage their own workload with minimal supervision.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Broadly speaking one day per week specifically will be allocated to supporting fundraising activity. This is a largely remote role with some occasional need for travel and working away.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in a similar administrative or coordination role. &nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. &nbsp;</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle communications professionally and promptly. &nbsp;</li><li>High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in scheduling, document preparation, and data management. &nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in using CRM systems (preferably HubSpot), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant software. &nbsp;</li><li>Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and ensure timely follow-ups. &nbsp;</li><li>Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues. &nbsp;</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with partners, content creators and stakeholders. &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. &nbsp;</li></ul>Personal attributes&nbsp;<ul><li>Self-motivated and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and taking initiative. &nbsp;</li><li>Dependable and trustworthy, with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the role. &nbsp;</li><li>Maintains a high level of professionalism in all interactions and communications. &nbsp;</li><li>Works well within a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team dynamic. &nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrates a people-focused approach, ensuring high levels of satisfaction for internal and external stakeholders. &nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable &nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of having worked in the screen sector. &nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience supporting fundraising activities, including prospect research and CRM administration. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in planning and organising committee meetings and events. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in supporting content creation and publishing processes. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease submit your application by email with 'PROGRAMME COORDINATOR' in the subject line by clicking the 'Apply' button by noon on 22 October 2024.&nbsp;Interviews will be held (date TBC) shortly after.&nbsp;Please provide the following information:&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>A comprehensive CV&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A covering letter (maximum two A4 sides) describing your suitability for the position and specifically how your past experience matches the job description and person specification OR a video file (no longer than four minutes duration) which includes the above information.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Applicants should provide details of two references.&nbsp;We will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees.&nbsp;All offers of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;We support diversity and inclusion, and as a programme recognise that we need to address under representation within the screen sector.  As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups, who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority.  We guarantee a first interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

WorkWise for Screen

WorkWise for Screen c/o Counterculture Partnership LLP

Programme coordinator

Closing date: 19th October 2024Salary: £65,000 (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;Through problem solving, creativity and proactivity, in this role you'll lead on data governance and data quality management with a leading publisher.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 12&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.Core objectives of this role are to assist with the development and rollout out of the HUK data strategy. To land our longer-term Data Strategy, we require good Data Governance. The Data Governance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a data governance framework for Hachette UK and its divisions.&nbsp;The function of the Business Intelligence and Data Engineering team is to develop and support enterprise-level data insight and reporting solutions in response to business-driven requests for change. The solutions must always strive to be accurate and available, making them a trusted source of business information, and ensuring best practices are followed and comply with IT and industry standards.&nbsp;This role includes defining data policies, standards, and procedures; developing and maintaining data quality metrics; and overseeing the data governance roadmap for Hachette UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Data Governance Manager will work closely with business units, Hachette IT and the Hachette UK DPO to agree and build the framework and ensure that data is used effectively and compliantly.&nbsp;Hachette UK operates a 3:2 hybrid approach where we encourage employees to be working from an Hachette Office 3 days a week. In Hachette UK IT, we operate with an element of flexibility that can be discussed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesThe role will work closely with colleagues from across the HUK divisions to promote knowledge sharing and the implementation of common best practices across Data usage and management. It will also be responsible for supporting any approved changes requests through the entire development lifecycle to ensure that they meet the agreed specification. Finally, the role will play a key part in the design and delivery of the HUK Data Strategy in the mid/long term.&nbsp;Other responsibilities will include: &nbsp;<ul><li>Develop and implement the organisation's data governance framework.&nbsp;</li><li>Suggest, implement and maintain suitable tooling (MS Purview etc...) to map and manage our current and future data landscape.&nbsp;</li><li>delivering a comprehensive Data Catalogue, Data Map and Data Dictionary.&nbsp;</li><li>Define, where appropriate, data policies, standards, and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and maintain data quality metrics.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with business units, IT. legal and the DPO to ensure that data is used effectively and compliantly.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and mitigate data risks, assist in any audit findings relating to data.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide guidance and support to data stewards and custodians.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices.&nbsp;</li><li>Become an active member of the Hachette UK Data Steering Committee&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in MS Purview or other Data management/Modelling application.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in either Cognos Framework Manager Data Modelling or Power BI Data Modelling.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in Data Migration &amp; Data Cleansing workstreams.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experiencing in analysing large data sets.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organisation skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;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>This role can be based at our London office, or at one of our regional offices in Sheffield, Edinburgh, or Bristol.&nbsp;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 include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Data governance lead (12 month fixed-term)

Closing date: 4th November 2024Salary: £16,800–£19,500 (£28,000–£32,500 p.a. pro rata) based on a 0.6 FTE contract (3 days / week or equivalent)Location: London / hybrid (you could work remotely from anywhere in the UK, with a minimum of two days per month at our London office)Interviews: 18 – 19 November 2024 (online and in-person)&nbsp;Deliver artist development programmes and help shape the future of new music and sound at this exciting charity!Sound and Music is the UK’s charity for new music and sound. Our mission is to be the base camp for anyone who wants to make, experience or support new music and sound to shape the modern world. We nurture and support cultures of new music, we champion artists to develop their creativity and make relevant work, and we actively campaign to remove barriers to ensure everyone can access opportunities to advance their creativity regardless of background.The Creative Programme Leader is a key role in the Programmes Team. You will lead on the delivery of our artist development programmes, awards and commissions. Your core responsibilities are to work with composers and artists working with music and sound on our programmes primarily through 1:1 sessions, supporting their artistic and professional development, and to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of our programme activities.You will work closely with the Head of Programmes, two Creative Programme Leaders and the Executive and Programmes Coordinator to deliver all aspects of our programmes. You will support our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, contributing to a culture of respect and collaboration in the organisation’s internal and external activities.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A strong alignment with our vision, mission and values</li><li>Artist development<ul><li>Experience in delivering artist development programmes or equivalent transferable experience</li><li>Knowledge of the needs and challenges of composers in the UK today</li><li>Understanding of the new music sector, including funding opportunities, artistic collaborations and partnership opportunities</li></ul></li><li>Collaboration<ul><li>Ability to work as part of a team as well as able to self-manage and work on your own</li><li>Ability to identify and nurture productive partnerships</li><li>Experience of working with project budgets, delivering activity to budget and deadlines</li></ul></li><li>Communication<ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence, empathy, listening skills</li><li>Ability to work with diverse artists, communicating with curiosity and without judgement</li><li>Attentive to detail while handling a varied and demanding workload</li></ul></li><li>Committed to driving an inclusive and anti-racist culture in the organisation, and actively implementing ways to increase diversity in our workforce, programme and artists</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationWe operate a hybrid working model with a mix of in-person and remote working, and we welcome applications from anywhere in the UK. Our office is in London and we would require you to travel to our London office a minimum of twice a month at your own expense. Any regional or national travel required for events will be covered by Sound and Music.&nbsp;Sound and Music is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to addressing barriers to employment and participation on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, disability and socio-economic background, and we guarantee an interview to candidates from significantly under-represented groups who meet the specified minimum requirements of a role.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Sound and Music

Creative programme leader

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th October at 12 middayDuration of programme: January 2025 to June 2025&nbsp;Are you curious to explore how a career in television could make the most of your interests and talents? Or do you want support to progress your existing career in the industry? If the answer to either question is ‘yes,’ apply to be matched with a mentor from the largest commercial television network in the UK…&nbsp;<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Access</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itv.com/" target="_blank">ITV</a> are opening applications for their 6th cohort of their virtual mentoring programme, designed to reach aspiring and emerging career talent from communities currently under-represented in television.&nbsp;Mentors, from across all ITV teams and departments, have signed up to support and nurture the next generation of talent who want to begin or progress their journey towards their first or next opportunity in television.&nbsp;ITV’s family of channels consists of ITV1 (which is the largest commercial channel in the UK), ITV2 and ITV3 (the two largest digital channels in the UK), along with ITVX, their streaming platform and&nbsp;online home of all ITV content.&nbsp;From ITV News and ITV Sport, to commercial and commissioning, there are many different roles and teams who come together to make content; including development and production, through to design, digital, technology, legal, finance and HR.&nbsp; &nbsp;This programme aims to break down barriers and myths, and showcase the rich mix of roles and opportunities on offer. It is about giving mentees the chance to gain insights and expertise, develop skills and confidence, and build new connections and networks with the television industry. And it is about giving mentors the opportunity to learn from the fresh perspectives of the mentees.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How does the programme work? &nbsp;Mentors will be available from across ITV, representing all the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itvjobs.com/business-areas" target="_blank">business areas</a>. Where possible, mentees will be matched with a mentor working in the area in which they would like to work.&nbsp;&nbsp;Starting with a virtual Meet &amp; Greet session in January 2025, the mentoring partnerships will run for six months until June 2025. Mentees will have the opportunity to meet with their mentor once a month, virtually, for approximately an hour.&nbsp;&nbsp;What do you need to apply?&nbsp;<ul><li>A genuine passion for at least one area or department in television&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>An aim to gain employment in a relevant trainee or entry-level role in the future or to secure support with progressing your existing career within television&nbsp;</li><li>A willingness to engage positively with a mentor on a monthly basis for six months&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>No professional experience in television is required to apply for this programme, and we welcome applications from those aiming to switch to television from another industry.&nbsp;Plus, you’ll need to be:<ul><li>Free to participate in monthly meetings between January to June 2025</li><li>Aged 18 or over by January 2025</li><li>Identify as being from at least one of the under-represented groups outlined below.</li></ul>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,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. If you have any questions about whether you are eligible, please get in touch by email via <a href="mailto:richard@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">richard@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>.&nbsp;To apply<ol><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/user/register/applicant" target="_blank">register today</a> to apply for this opportunity.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete the application form found via the Apply button</li><li>Once submitted, applications are final so please review carefully.</li></ol>If you require any access support while completing the application form, or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:richard@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">richard@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> to discuss further.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Questions?&nbsp;&nbsp;For any queries or for further information, please contact Richard Clarke on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:richard@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">richard@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Creative Access and ITV mentoring programme

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 4th November<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/creative-access-masterclass-wme-how-supercharge-your-creative-career-30817" target="_blank">Attend our masterclass with bursary sponsor WME on Monday 22nd October to hear from past bursary recipients about how they’ve progressed their careers.</a><a href="https://creativeaccess.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/ESV1Dur4ppJAmo5wjFhECjYBECOh0qupBMpo1j9Z23oKgA?e=C08rzP" target="_blank">To view an easy read document for this bursary please click here.</a>&nbsp;Are financial barriers preventing you from achieving your career goals? Do you need funding to make a purchase which will help you get to the next stage of your career in the creative industries? Then our Career Development Bursary is for you!&nbsp;The annual Creative Access Career Development Bursary, generously supported by our partners WME and McLaren Racing, aims to help alleviate some of the financial barriers that may be getting in the way whilst you enter or progress your career in the creative economy.&nbsp;We know the cost of living crisis, soaring costs, plus arts funding cuts, are still holding back too many people from achieving their goals in the creative industries. So, we’ve teamed up with our partners <a href="https://www.wmeagency.com/" target="_blank">WME</a> &nbsp;and <a href="https://www.mclaren.com/racing/" target="_blank">McLaren Racing</a> to make sure that as many talented people as possible from under-represented backgrounds can access vital funding and level-up their careers.&nbsp;&nbsp;McLaren Racing has worked with Creative Access since 2021 as part of the team’s flagship DE&amp;I programme, McLaren Racing Engage, which was launched to open pathways into motorsport careers and support talent from under-represented communities.The Bursary has been created to support talent from under-represented communities who either want to break into, or develop their career in the creative economy. We’ll be supporting people with financial grants to help overcome some of the cost barriers that come with entering or progressing within the creative industries, whether that’s access to equipment, career coaching, driving lessons, care costs, software and much, much more!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note this is a positive action scheme opportunity targeted at individuals who identify as being from an under-represented group in the creative industries. This includes Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, disabled people and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. It also includes care leavers, young carers, people who have come to the UK as refugees or asylum seekers and those undergoing gender reassignment/transitioning.&nbsp;&nbsp;How does the Career Development Bursary work?&nbsp; &nbsp;We have a limited number of bursaries available, and you can apply for a bursary of any amount up to £1,000 to help you push your career forward to the next stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bursaries are open to individuals over the age of 18 from communities that are under-represented in the creative industries. For the past three years, so far we’ve supported 123 people with bursaries ranging from £250-£1,000. This has included funding for a range of uses: from driving lessons, working from home equipment, software subscriptions (like Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office), laptops, to camera equipment, art equipment, training courses, relocation costs, film festival submission costs and mentoring. &nbsp;“The bursary is a humongous help to me and my career… it makes my career and my interaction with the creative industry far more accessible.”&nbsp;&nbsp;What can the bursary fund?&nbsp;<ul><li>Training courses (including driving lessons)&nbsp;</li><li>Equipment or software purchase (at an appropriate specification for your career stage)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Equipment or venue hire&nbsp;</li><li>Relocation costs (e.g. deposit or rent support)&nbsp;</li><li>Contribution to living costs whilst working or training (e.g. travel and accommodation)&nbsp;</li><li>Disability access support&nbsp;</li><li>Care costs&nbsp;</li><li>Coaching or mentoring&nbsp;</li><li>Participation in career development programmes (e.g. <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/springboard-programme/" target="_blank">Springboard</a> and <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/thrive-programme/" target="_blank">Thrive</a>)&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Unfortunately, we cannot fund: academic courses, debts, costs that should be paid for by an employer, expenses for activities that have already occurred.&nbsp;&nbsp;How much money can I access?&nbsp;The maximum amount you can apply for is £1,000 and you must provide evidence about your costs (e.g. if you’re applying for equipment, you must specify the exact make and model required and be able to justify why it’s appropriate for your needs). &nbsp;We can only consider one application per person. If you’re applying for several related costs, you should make one bursary application and itemise the different elements, including the grand total.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What do I need to apply?&nbsp;<ul><li>An aspiration to work in or to develop your career in the creative economy. This encompasses any role in the creative industries, or creative roles in other sectors (e.g. design, marketing, branding). Industries include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Architecture&nbsp;</li><li>Art&nbsp;</li><li>Book, newspaper and magazine publishing&nbsp;</li><li>Campaigning, government and policy&nbsp;</li><li>Fashion&nbsp;</li><li>Film, TV, radio and audio production&nbsp;</li><li>Museums, galleries and libraries&nbsp;</li><li>Music, theatre, dance and visual arts&nbsp;</li><li>PR, marketing and advertising&nbsp;</li><li>Product design &amp; graphic design&nbsp;</li><li>Talent management&nbsp;</li><li>Technology and gaming&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>A clear idea of what you would spend the bursary on and the ability to demonstrate how it would contribute to your career development&nbsp;</li><li>Evidence of your expected cost(s) e.g. website link(s), itemised breakdown of costs&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Plus, you’ll need to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Be over the age of 18, eligible to work in the UK and have a UK bank account in your name (we’re happy to accept applications from those still in education or training)</li><li>Identify as being from an under-represented group in the creative industries. This includes Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, disabled people and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. It also includes care leavers, young carers, people who have come to the UK as refugees or asylum seekers and those undergoing gender reassignment/transitioning. Further information on our eligibility can be found at our <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/criteria-and-faqs/#ItemsGroup89obr1" target="_blank">FAQs</a></li><li>Be able to demonstrate financial need (please do not apply if you are not in need of financial relief/support, or have savings of over £5,000)&nbsp;</li><li>Be able to use the funding:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>After early January 2025 when the funding period begins (we will not be able to issue funding any earlier than this)&nbsp;</li><li>By Friday 29th August 2025 when the funding period ends&nbsp;</li><li>If you are making a one-off purchase that is not impacted by time scale (i.e. a laptop) we may shorten the funding window&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;To apply:<ul><li>Log into your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity&nbsp;</li><li>Complete our online application form, which will ask you to provide the following information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Confirmation of your eligibility for the bursary&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The total bursary amount you would like to apply for, and evidence of costs&nbsp;</li><li>A personal statement explaining what your bursary application is for, how it will be used, why it is not available by other means and how the funded item(s) will help develop your career in the creative economy. A clear and focused personal statement with a strong rationale for why you need bursary support is key to a successful application. Please ensure you cover the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>A brief overview of your career to date and aspirations for the future&nbsp;</li><li>What you would use the bursary for and how the funded item(s) would support you in your career development&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Why you need financial support at this particular point in time&nbsp;</li><li>What your next steps would be if you secured our financial support&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>When you would plan to spend the bursary by&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application so please review carefully.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>If you require any access support while completing the application form or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email <a href="mailto:tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> to discuss further.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assessment criteria&nbsp;A clear and focused personal statement with a strong rationale for why you need bursary support is key to a successful application, so please ensure that your statement addresses all the requested points. &nbsp;We will also take into consideration the following when assessing applications:&nbsp;<ul><li>The evidence you’ve provided about what the bursary would be used to fund, and itemisation of expected costs including grand total.&nbsp;</li><li>Suitability of the item(s) you’ve applied for, relevant to your career stage&nbsp;</li><li>Long term sustainability of the item(s) you’ve applied for&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What happens after I’ve applied?&nbsp;We’ll aim to notify you of the outcome of your application within six weeks of the application deadline in mid-December.You will receive a confirmation email once you submit your application – if you haven’t received this then please contact <a href="mailto:tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> who can check for you. Please also email us if something has changed in your plans after having submitted your application.&nbsp;If your application is successful, you’ll receive a bursary offer from us. When you’ve met all the conditions outlined in your offer and provided any additional information requested, we will pay 80% of the agreed bursary amount into your bank account. The remainder of the funding will be reserved until you have submitted relevant documentation to prove the spend of 100% of your bursary (e.g. receipts of purchase, bank statements).&nbsp;&nbsp;Questions?&nbsp;&nbsp;For any queries or for further information, please email Tinu Sodeinde on <a href="mailto:tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/creative-access-masterclass-wme-how-supercharge-your-creative-career-30817" target="_blank">Attend our masterclass with WME on 'how to supercharge your career' on Monday 22nd October by signing up at this link.</a>

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