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Closing date for applications: 31st October 2025 Are you an LGBTQ+ person looking for a new role or looking to develop your career?Thanks to the generous support of <a href="https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/" target="_blank">Inspiring Scotland</a>, <a href="https://about.ups.com/gb/en/our-impact/community/the-ups-foundation-mission-and-purpose.html" target="_blank">The UPS Foundation</a> and <a href="https://www.swissre.com/" target="_blank">Swiss Re</a>, our Proud Careers programme supports LGBTQ+ people to take the next step in their careers. Whatever that next step is, this programme supports you to gain new skills and build your network.The Stonewall Proud Careers Programme will support you to understand what your next step might be as well as develop the tools, confidence and network to get there.This full-day programme will bring together cohorts of 40 LGBTQ+ professionals in London. The programme offers attendees the opportunity to take part in interactive activities, peer-to-peer learning and guided discussion to help equip them with the skills, network and knowledge to take the next step in their career. Why attend?&nbsp;Looking for a new role can be an exciting but daunting task. Specifically for LGBTQ+ people there are often additional complexities that make taking that next step a challenge. Through attending this programme, you’ll explore how to tackle some of those challenges to feel more confident taking the next step in your working life. You’ll have a unique opportunity to do so among other LGBTQ+ people who may share some of your experiences.&nbsp; Programme details – London<ul><li>Bookings close: 31 October 2025</li><li>Event date: 12 November 2025</li><li>Time: 10am – 4.30pm</li><li>Location: London, Swiss Re offices (the exact address will be shared with successful candidates upon confirmation of a place)</li><li>Catering: Lunch and refreshments will be provided</li></ul> What will I get from the programme?&nbsp;This programme is designed for people who are looking to make a change in their working situation through taking on a new role. We’ll explore key themes around understanding what you want from work, developing your confidence, enhancing your network and searching for inclusive employers. You can expect to leave with a mix of new information, connections and skills that will support you to take the next step in your career.&nbsp; Who can attend?&nbsp;This programme is open to all LGBTQ+ people who are looking to take the next step in their career. It might be particularly useful for those who are earlier on in their career or who are looking to apply for a new role after a long time and would appreciate refreshing their skills. Please note that this programme is not suited to those who are looking to move into employment for the first time.&nbsp; How do I book onto the programme?&nbsp;To book your place on the programme, please complete the booking form via the 'Apply' button. We use these forms to get a sense of what you’d like to get from the programme and to make sure it’s the right fit for you.If you need to complete this in a different format, please email us. The booking form will ask you more about your employment goals, barriers to employment you’ve seen or experienced, and what you’d like to see on the programme. It should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. We particularly welcome applications from people who face additional barriers to accessing employment, including people of colour, trans people, working class people and people with disabilities. We take steps to ensure that the programme is an inclusive, safe and welcoming space for more marginalised members of our community.Please state in your application that you found this role at Creative Access.

Stonewall

Proud Careers: LGBTQ+ career development programme

Closing date for applications:&nbsp; 28 October 2025Salary: £40,200 - £50,200 (plus London Weighing) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Contract type: Fixed-term contract/attachment, full-time (11 months)Department: Radio 3 &amp; BBC PromsJob band: DInterviews: Week commencing 3rd November 2025Start date: Early to mid-December 2025 Work at the heart of the world's biggest classical music festival, helping to plan and deliver unforgettable concerts that bring music to life both on stage and online.The event producers are a core part of the Proms live events team that delivers all the events for the 8 week BBC Proms Festival as well as some of Radio 3’s major events. Working closely with the head of live events and event producer, operations &amp; technical your main role is to manage the logistical planning of Prom concerts through to the delivery of those events for live audiences and broadcast (Radio 3 and TV Music). You will have specific responsibility for complex proms in the season and oversee the day-to-day work of the assistant event producers.The BBC Proms is the biggest classical music festival in the world. We run over 90 live events over 2 months in the summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London and venues around the UK. Nearly everything we do is broadcast across BBC Radio, TV and online. We are a creative, innovative festival that connects with audiences around the UK and across the globe. You would be part of a dynamic team that looks after live events, marketing, learning, communications, publications and business.&nbsp; ResponsibilitiesTo work closely with the head of live events, artistic planning team and other event producers to manage &amp; produce technically complex Prom events to a high level at the Royal Albert Hall &amp; other venues where relevant.&nbsp;<ul><li>To manage, brief and work collaboratively with a huge variety of stakeholders (internal and external) in particular Radio 3 &amp; TV Music</li><li>To supervise the day-to-day work of the assistant event producers on their allocation of Proms and mentor and guide them</li><li>To design and produce event paperwork to a high standard - concert summaries, stage layouts &amp; rehearsal schedules</li><li>To be responsible for briefing and supervising staff on events</li><li>To deliver events which comply with relevant Health &amp; Safety legislation/procedures</li><li>To manage the concert production budget and work closely with the head of live events &amp; event producer, operations &amp; technical on other budgetary matters</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential<ul><li>Extensive knowledge and experience of artistic and logistical planning of complex classical and contemporary live events with multiple stakeholders, including a good understanding of sound, lighting and audio visual requirements</li><li>In-depth knowledge of how orchestras and choirs work</li><li>Extensive planning and organising skills; working both independently and as part of a team to manage several areas of work at a time; prioritising, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities</li><li>Experienced in successfully leading and empowering diverse event teams, staff, and ad hoc groups through motivation and collaborative leadership</li><li>Good ability to problem solve, manage event timelines, negotiate and organise live events within budget constraints</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Good knowledge of Radio 3 &amp; TV Music production and their output</li><li>Good experience of forecasting and managing budgets</li><li>Knowledge of all Health &amp; Safety regulations and matters including child protection.</li></ul>If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.&nbsp; We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent | Careers at the BBC

Event producer, BBC Proms

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000, depending on experienceLocation: LondonContract type: Full-time, permanentStart date: ASAP Capture cultural moments and scroll-stopping content, and drive audience growth at this dynamic creative consultancy.Founded by Katy Wickremesinghe, the KTW Group which includes KTW, The Wick and the Katy Wickremesinghe brand, operate at the intersection of business, art, culture and luxury. We are a hybrid platform and strategic consultancy focused on community, creativity and commercial impact. Our driver is to build meaningful connections across the arts, cultural institutions and global brands connecting them with culturally curious audiences.We are seeking a creative and driven social media &amp; digital executive to join our growing consultancy practice and platform. The successful candidate will create content across multiple streams (Instagram, YouTube, website), developing, executing, and managing engaging multi-channel content across social media and digital platforms, increasing brand awareness, driving traffic, and fostering community engagement for The Wick and its founder.This role suits someone with proven experience in digital publishing or the cultural/creative industries. You will need exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and a personable manner. A capable writer with visual sensibility, you will be both technically skilled and client-facing, with the ability to capture cultural moments and translate them into impactful digital content.As The Wick is a busy events-led content business and thought-leadership consultancy, the role requires keeping abreast of the London and international art market calendar and exploiting opportunities as they arise. ResponsibilitiesSocial media &amp; community management<ul><li>Develop and execute content strategies across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms.</li><li>Manage daily posting, caption writing (with editorial help from the team), scheduling, boosting and engagement.</li><li>Plan and manage the social media calendar across all KTW | The Wick | Katy brands as there is continuous interaction between all three. A virtuous circle.</li><li>Monitor trends, competitor activity, and cultural conversations to identify content opportunities.</li><li>Foster community engagement by responding to comments, messages, and feedback.&nbsp;</li></ul>Content creation &amp; publishing<ul><li>Produce and edit engaging social media assets, including reels, stills, films, and written copy.</li><li>Design and produce e-vites for KTW Group events and exhibitions.</li><li>Ability to source and take luxury style images from images and Katy as founder in exhibition context.</li><li>Capture content at events, exhibitions, interviews, and launches.</li><li>Script, film, and edit digital content (video, podcast, social clips).</li><li>Manage content uploads across website, newsletters, and YouTube.</li><li>Ensure consistency with brand voice, visual identity, and style guidelines.</li><li>Initiating a content page and driving a page for the Katy brand e.g. TikTok.</li><li>Responsible for driving a new podcast for the Katy brand with external freelancers to produce the final product.</li></ul>Digital marketing &amp; analytics<ul><li>Develop and implement growth strategies with measurable targets.</li><li>Track and report on social media and digital performance (Google Analytics, Agency Analytics) through a monthly session back to the wider team.</li><li>Optimise content for reach and engagement through SEO and keyword strategies.</li><li>Suggest data-driven improvements to digital campaigns and audience development.</li><li>Ability to assess and implement safety precautions around channels.</li><li>Scope and begin to implement AI functionality into the products we use.</li></ul>Website &amp; newsletter management<ul><li>Maintain and update website content (WordPress or similar CMS).</li><li>Plan, draft, and send digital newsletters (Mailchimp or equivalent).</li><li>Ensure smooth coordination of content meetings and alignment of digital outputs.</li><li>Manage and book external editors, writers, freelancers and content contributors.</li></ul>Cultural engagement &amp; representation<ul><li>Monitor industry trends, publications, and cultural news (e.g. Apollo, Forbes 30 Under 30, Wallpaper* design issues) for Katy and the team.</li><li>Flag and feed content ideas into The Wick’s editorial strands (e.g. Monday Muse, Spotlight, Objects of Desire, The Wick List).</li><li>Attend and document a minimum of 3 evening events/private views per week.</li><li>Maintain awareness of key players, fashion moments, and luxury brand launches.</li><li>Build and maintain networks across the creative and cultural industries.</li></ul> What we are looking forYou will have:<ul><li>Experience working in a content creation capacity.</li><li>Strong editorial judgement with the ability to translate cultural moments into engaging content.</li><li>Aptitude and understanding for the clear aesthetic already built by The Wick which is based on an intersection of luxury and high fashion and contemporary art gallery.</li><li>Specific content creation ability (reels, moving image content and stills).</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in arts/humanities (e.g. art history, marketing, journalism, communications).</li><li>Proven experience in social media management, content creation and community building (ideally in culture, creative industries, fashion, luxury or media).</li><li>Strong visual and written communication skills with excellent grammar and spelling.</li><li>Proficiency in content creation and management tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Later or equivalent).</li><li>Experience in video editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve), photography (Lightroom, Photoshop), and motion graphics (After Effects desirable).</li><li>Familiarity with CMS (WordPress or similar) and newsletter tools (Mailchimp or equivalent).</li><li>Knowledge of SEO, analytics, and digital performance tracking.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively with a team.</li><li>Enthusiasm for attending events and actively engaged with cultural moments.</li></ul>You will be:<ul><li>Deeply passionate about the creative industries and visual arts, with strong awareness of cultural calendars, art fairs, and who’s who in the art world.</li><li>Curious and plugged into industry news (e.g. Forbes 30 Under 30, Apollo, Wallpaper*), able to flag opportunities for The Wick’s content strands and new business.</li><li>Confident attending and documenting private views, launches, and cultural events (c. 3+ evenings per week), representing the brand professionally.</li><li>Digitally fluent, constantly scanning Instagram, newsletters, and competitor activity for inspiration and opportunities.</li><li>Collaborative, personable, and client-facing, with polished presentation skills.</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Proactive, self-sufficient, and motivated to grow with a dynamic consultancy and platform.</li></ul> Ways of working<ul><li>Based at our office at 180 Strand, with flexibility for 1 day per week WFH.</li><li>Attendance required at events and cultural moments (including evenings and some weekends).</li><li>Collaborative team culture with regular content and strategy meetings.</li><li>A proactive, self-sufficient working style with strong forward-planning skills.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension contribution</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service</li><li>Performance bonus tied to engagement and follower growth across channels</li><li>Co-working access at 180 The Strand, a leading creative hub</li><li>Art membership after one year of service (e.g. Tate, Art Fund)</li><li>A front-row seat in shaping the intersection of culture and commerce</li><li>The chance to influence the growth of a pioneering hybrid business at a formative stage</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the cultural community</li><li>A tight-knit, dynamic and creative working environment</li><li>Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities</li><li>Direct access to high-profile arts, culture and talent networks</li></ul> To applyPlease send the following to the recruitment team via the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>CV</li><li>Cover letter</li><li>A sample week of The Wick Instagram which you created</li><li>A Reel which you created showcasing an exhibition you find exciting</li></ul> Why join us?This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven business committed to cultural advocacy and creative innovation. If you’re passionate about connecting audiences to the arts, shaping cultural conversations, and growing your career at the intersection of art, culture and luxury – we’d love to hear 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;

KTW | The Wick

Social media & digital executive

Closing date for applications: 2 November 2025Salary: £27,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Ready to launch your HR career? Join one of the UK's top publishers in this entry-level role and gain hands-on experience across a wide range of HR activities in a supportive environment.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 10 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. What you'll be doingAs human resources (HR) assistant for Hachette UK’s adult trade divisions, you will be responsible for delivering professional and efficient administration support for your business divisions and the wider HR team. You will be the first point of contact for all HR queries assigned by your business divisions. No prior HR experience is needed, we are just keen to find someone who is ready to get stuck in and work hard, and in return you’ll be exposed to a broad range of HR activities and projects in a supportive environment. This is a truly generalist role and a great entry level opportunity for someone that is excited about starting their career in HR. ResponsibilitiesHR admin&nbsp;<ul><li>Be responsible for processing the monthly payroll including new starters, movers, leavers, family leave and other contractual changes within payroll deadlines and to an exceptional degree of accuracy</li><li>Produce all people related paperwork (e.g. contracts, references, staff contractual change letters, family leave, healthcare paperwork etc.) to an exceptional degree of accuracy</li><li>Keep trackers up to date and ensure all paperwork is returned and filed securely in line with GDPR</li><li>Continually ensure that our processes are up to date, are efficient and streamlined</li></ul>Systems admin<ul><li>Process all system and hierarchy changes on all HR systems ensuring a high degree of accuracy</li><li>Be responsible for the maintenance of Smart Clinic (Occupational Health provider) and display screen equipment (DSE) assessments</li><li>Generate reports from HR database as and when required</li></ul>Company support&nbsp;<ul><li>Deliver the HR induction alongside the other HR assistant</li><li>Build positive relationships and work closely with our payroll team and wider business contacts</li><li>Be prepared to support on interviewing for junior level roles</li></ul>Employee relations<ul><li>Proactively supporting the HR team with sickness management and occupational health referrals</li><li>Be responsible for visas and any other right to work documents for new starters</li><li>Where required, provide note-taker support for employee relations meetings</li><li>Be familiar with and adhere to all relevant Hachette UK policies and procedures at all times</li></ul>Wider HR team support&nbsp;<ul><li>Supporting members of the HR team with company queries and tasks</li><li>Supporting the diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&amp;I) manager with company events and new initiatives</li><li>Supporting the recruitment team with managing candidate applications through our applicant tracking system</li><li>Support the head of reward with benefits administration</li><li>Supporting the learning &amp; development team with administration</li><li>Any other duties as reasonably required in line with skills, knowledge, and experience to contribute to Hachette UK’s wider success</li></ul>These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time. Who we are looking for<ul><li>Excellent attention to detail with accurate and exacting standards</li><li>Takes pride in providing a first-class customer service</li><li>Approachable, efficient and helpful</li><li>Strong organisational skills</li><li>Ability to multitask and maintain composure in a demanding environment</li><li>Ability to prioritise and handle ever changing and conflicting workload priorities</li><li>The ability to respond in a timely and professional manner</li><li>The ability to build trusted and positive relationships with staff at all levels</li><li>Outstanding communication skills including the ability to communicate in a logical way, to listen and to clearly present information to others</li><li>Excellent written skills, whether you’re drafting content yourself or proofreading someone else’s work, with a sharp eye for detail when it comes to spelling, punctuation, and grammar</li><li>Strong numerical skills</li><li>Proactive and process driven</li><li>Resilient with a desire to uphold company policies and procedures</li><li>Team player with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude</li><li>No prior HR admin experience necessary, however administrative skills would be a bonus</li><li>A real interest in developing a future within HR</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>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

HR assistant

Salary range: £35,000 - £40,000 per annumWorking pattern: This is a hybrid role; however, you will be expected to work a minimum of 3 days per week on-site at our studio in Shoreditch, London. Nexus Studios is looking for a treatment designer with visual research experience to join its London team on a permanent basis.Nexus Studios is a global creative studio working with award winning directors across animation, artful live-action and immersive to redefine the boundaries of entertainment. Our work has received accolades from BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy, Academy Awards to name a few. We work with the world’s leading cultural brands and have a deep rooted history in innovation, XR and crafted storytelling.You will work alongside our directors and producers to visualise ideas by creating impactful and engaging pitch and presentation materials, thinking creatively about presentation formats that are unexpected and stand out.With a broad knowledge of design, illustration, film, and animation, you will be keen to find visual references and a visual language that brings a treatment to life. You will have a passion for imagery and design, with the ability to understand and communicate ideas clearly. You will have a creative eye, and be looking for the opportunity to push the design language on each treatment.You’ll also be eager to champion, implement, and develop the company’s visual identity across branding, marketing, communications and more. You will enjoy collaborating with the pitch team, supporting work mainly in London but also in the US,&nbsp; and in having an active role in the creative marketing strategy. What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Treatment layout, design and output for pdf, print and online</li><li>Image research to support a director’s treatment in line with the client’s brief</li><li>Generating a wide range of decks for presentations and marketing needs</li><li>Maintaining brand graphics and materials across print and digital</li><li>Maintaining and evolving templates and brand guidelines</li><li>Supporting creation of digital marketing materials and updating website content</li></ul> What you’ll bring<ul><li>Good working knowledge of Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite, Acrobat, Keynote, Wordpress, Ai tools</li><li>An eye for layout, colour and typography</li><li>A stickler for detail</li><li>Creative background, design training or similar, with experience creating materials for print, motion and web</li><li>Experience optimising materials for output across print and digital</li><li>A self-starter who can work well in a fast-paced environment, with multiple projects and short deadlines</li><li>Strong organisation, communication and time management skills</li></ul>&nbsp;Why work for us?Nexus Studios is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We offer flexible working practices. We encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.What we can offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>Holiday leave increasing with each year's service by 1 day up to 28 days</li><li>Additional gifted days off between Christmas and New Year</li><li>Option to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year</li><li>Work from anywhere in the world for 2 weeks</li><li>Worldwide travel insurance for you and your family</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and pay</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Cycle 2 Work scheme</li><li>Season travel ticket loan</li><li>Perkbox &amp; BHN Extras</li><li>Eyecare contributions</li><li>Sabbatical</li></ul> Nexus Studios is proud to work with extraordinary talent as an equal opportunity employer. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, age, abilities or sexual preferences. Our recruitment process is merit-based, ensuring fair treatment to every applicant.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Nexus Studios

Treatment designer & visual researcher

Closing date for applications:&nbsp; 26th October 2025Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience plus a London Weighting allowance of&nbsp;£5,319. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Contract type: 10 month fixed term starting DecemberDepartment: Commissioning supportLocation: London Broadcasting House – hybrid (3 days per week in the office)Job band: B Bring your organisational skills, attention to detail, and diary management experience to the BBC and support the leaders at the heart of factual content.&nbsp;Join the BBC specialist factual commissioning team as a personal assistant, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting senior commissioners and ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced, high-profile department. Your organisational skills and proactive approach will help deliver outstanding content that connects with UK audiences.Be part of a collaborative and passionate team that champions creativity and innovation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and production partners, gaining insight into the commissioning process while developing your skills in a supportive and fast-moving environment. This is a great opportunity to grow your career at the heart of BBC content.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide proactive diary management and administrative support to at least three commissioners</li><li>Organise meetings, events, travel, and accommodation, ensuring effective use of time and resources</li><li>Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling sensitive and confidential information</li><li>Support the wider team with onboarding, expenses, purchase orders, and general office coordination</li><li>Collaborate with other PAs and commissioning coordinators to ensure seamless support across the department</li><li>Maintain efficient filing systems and manage communications, prioritising and responding as appropriate</li><li>Provide cover for other assistants and support for the head of genre when required</li><li>Carry out other administrative duties relevant to the department</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>You will have recent experience of working with and supporting senior staff at the BBC or a large organisation, this is recent experience of working as a personal assistant and diary manager to senior level managers</li><li>You will have a very high level of attention to detail and be comfortable with handling a large volume of work, juggling changing priorities and challenging deadlines</li><li>Ability to use own initiative and be proactive and manage own time and workload, dealing with specific queries as they arise</li><li>You will have experience of managing multiple diaries, working to multiple people balancing individual priorities. You will have experience of handling multiple and often conflicting requests calmly and effectively, regularly reprioritising your own and commissioners workload to ensure business objectives are achieved</li><li>You will have excellent organisation and planning skills and significant practical experience of gathering, reviewing and collating complex and confidential information</li><li>You will have experience of developing strong working relationships and of working within a busy team supporting the workload of other personal assistants with a positive and collegiate attitude</li><li>You will be reliable and enthusiastic with proven ability to work in a team environment as you will need to work flexibly and independently, be a collaborative team player, and demonstrate a proactive and positive can-do attitude</li><li>You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and be experienced in handling confidential information and understand the pressures and sensitivities of working in a sensitive corporate environment</li><li>You will have excellent IT skills and produce high quality documents and presentations with experience of Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint</li><li>Knowledge of and enthusiasm for BBC content (desirable but not essential)&nbsp;</li></ul> We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Personal assistant, commissioning

Closing date: 2nd November 2025Salary: The starting salary for this role is £35,000.Contract type: This is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near London Bridge.&nbsp; This mid-level role is ideal for someone with significant experience in a children’s picture books editorial department.Nosy Crow is a multi-award-winning independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and creative individual to join the picture books editorial team as an Editor on a full-time basis. We are looking for someone eager to work in a fast-growing independent company that publishes many high-profile and award-winning authors and illustrators.&nbsp;The editor will&nbsp;work with the picture books creative team to create commercially focused, immaculate&nbsp;books&nbsp;to deadline across the frontlist and backlist, and provide editorial support for the department. You will provide high standards of care for authors and illustrators and liaise with other key areas of the business.Reporting to the publishing director, you will work particularly closely with the senior commissioning editor and the design department, and will be joining a dedicated, lively and vibrant editorial team. We are a small, close-knit team, and we value the experience and creative input that we can each provide to help shape our titles to be the best they can be. As such, you must be flexible, proactive and motivated, and able to use your own initiative to prioritise your workload. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, working across a range of titles and formats for young children. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Project-managing a range of titles from inception through to print, ensuring high editorial standards and attention to detail.</li><li>Project-managing the reissues and reformats programme, coming up with new ideas to reinvigorate the backlist and boost sales.</li><li>Working closely with authors, illustrators and agents, providing them with excellent care.</li><li>Assisting editors with proofreading and copy-editing books and catalogue copy.</li><li>Project-managing Americanisations with Nosy Crow Inc (our sister company) on time and to a high standard.</li><li>Managing schedules closely to deliver projects to brief, on time and on budget.</li><li>Liaising with other departments in Nosy Crow, working especially closely with design and production.</li><li>Reading and responding to submissions from literary and illustration agents and taking an active role in editorial meetings and creative brainstorms.</li><li>Providing general departmental support, including Biblio upkeep and management of titles going out of print.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Significant, proven experience in a children’s picture books editorial department.</li><li>Significant, proven experience managing multiple book projects independently (with support from senior colleagues) and&nbsp;working closely with authors and illustrators to create compelling picture books. </li><li>A real understanding of how words and pictures work together to tell a meaningful story.</li><li>Exceptional proofreading, copy-editing and copywriting skills.</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills, and the ability to prioritise in a busy and high-pressure environment.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creative flair.</li><li>A demonstrable passion for picture books.</li><li>Proven experience of spotting commercial stories and artwork and developing them into successful picture books.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of the picture book market, both in the UK and abroad.</li><li>Mastery of Biblio, or familiarity with a Biblio-type system and an ability to learn quickly.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li><li>Free fruit and snacks in the office</li><li>Moving day leave</li><li>Charitable/socially beneficial leave</li><li>Remote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Please email your CV, accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity, to Rhianna Sandford via the 'Apply' button with the subject heading Editor – Picture Books, telling us where you heard about the job.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;We ask that when submitting your covering letter, you authentically outline why you believe you are the perfect candidate for the advertised role, without&nbsp;the use of AI tools. We want to see your creativity shine through and gain an insight into who you are and what you can offer Nosy Crow. Using your own voice is the best way to express how you meet our selection criteria.The closing date for applications is Sunday the 2nd of November at midnight (UK time).Please let us know, if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK. Nosy Crow is a Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership.&nbsp;Applications are treated with due confidentiality.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

Editor - picture books

Closing date for applications: 9 November 2025Salary: £30,000 - £33,000, dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Bring your organisation, passion for design, and problem-solving skills to a team creating beautiful book covers and ensure they hit the shelves on time!&nbsp;Headline was created over three decades ago to deliver the brightest and best entertainment. Story – real and imagined – lies at the heart of everything for us. We delight in seeking out storytellers and story lovers everywhere. We're serious about keeping people entertained and believe our books should be devoured, not left on the shelf. Headline is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career. As studio coordinator, you will hold a pivotal role in the design team, overseeing processes across Headline and Welbeck, ensuring covers are delivered on time and on budget. Acting as the go-to for queries, you will have a broad overview of all ongoing design work and will help to balance workloads and improve workflow. You will also be responsible for maintaining a high level of accuracy across design data, including schedules on Biblio, budgets and invoices.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Setting priorities for the design teams and driving the critical path</li><li>Managing audio and second-format cover creation</li><li>Creating agendas and minutes for the weekly cover meetings</li><li>Dealing with reprint and third-party rights requests</li><li>Ensuring invoices are paid on time</li><li>Creating holding covers</li><li>With manager support, improving and innovating processes to increase efficiencies in the team</li></ul> Who we are looking forYou will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and you are very comfortable multi-tasking with strong organisational and project management skills. You’ll be motivated to develop our processes and systems to create an efficient, effective workflow for everyone. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of book design workflows and will need to communicate well and build positive working relationships at all levels. It’s important that you are able to take initiative, problem-solve and work independently, as well as working well in a team. The ideal candidate will be a confident user of Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite, with a basic working knowledge of Photoshop. What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend an interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Studio coordinator

Closing date: 12th November 2025 at 10amSalary: £35,700 per annumContract: This is a permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week).Interviews: Interviews are currently scheduled for 19th November 2025. Do you have a strong appreciation for the role of philanthropy in the arts?Do you have experience developing and delivering individual giving and philanthropy strategies? If so, you could be our new head of philanthropy. Responsibilities<ul><li>The head of philanthropy will lead on day-to-day fundraising across individual giving, memberships, appeals and campaigns for Leeds Playhouse.</li><li>This role is central to building and sustaining a robust philanthropic programme, with a particular focus on developing a strong pipeline of mid- and high-level donors, cultivating and stewarding High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), and driving engagement through compelling communications and events.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>We are seeking an excellent communicator and strategic fundraiser who is creative, resilient, and highly motivated.</li><li>The head of philanthropy will play a key role in shaping and delivering sustainable income growth through individual giving, and major donor engagement—ensuring our work is resourced for the long term.</li></ul> Additional informationThe post-holder will report to the strategic director of fundraising &amp; development, deputising as required, and will line manage the development administrator.This role is predominantly based at Leeds Playhouse with some scope for hybrid working, complementing the strategic director role (a part-time role, mostly working remotely).We would like to fill a requirement for 35 hours per week, which is full-time for this role, with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. However, we are open to hearing from people interested in part-time work or job sharing. Pay for the role is £35,700 per year based on 35 hours per week. BenefitsBenefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer. 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;

Leeds Playhouse

Head of philanthropy

Closing date for applications: 28 October 2025 at 12.00 pm (midday)Salary: National Living WageLocation: Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth&nbsp;Duration: 3 months (2 days per week)Dates: Week commencing 17 November 2025 until week commencing 9 February 2026Interviews: Held in Plymouth on 5th November Help bring stories to life that inspire and engage young audiences through exciting theatre workshops and performances. If you have lived experience of forced displacement and a passion for creativity and storytelling, this could be the role for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodchance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Good Chance </a>and <a href="https://theatreroyal.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=2004793668&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADR4P8rleb3hVWnHdz4mWbikVsSQz&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUmnNIM4LUs_394Fn38xq_c7qJacsf-cXZov5bsAAZh-cMKALZZp_5RoCuxwQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Theatre Royal Plymouth </a>are partnering to offer a creative and supportive placement for someone with experience of forced displacement, to join our team for two days a week over three months. This role is part of our commitment to creating inclusive opportunities in the arts and supporting new voices in early years theatre, and is part of <a href="https://www.goodchance.org.uk/stagedoor" target="_blank">Good Chance's Stage Door programme.&nbsp;</a>You will work closely with our lead practitioner on our early year’s theatre projects, helping to deliver playful, imaginative, and engaging experiences for young children and their families, and in schools.Tiny Tales is our early years project, taking place at the theatre and in schools. It promotes an earlier enjoyment of books and reading through creative engagement. Through song, movement, props and much more, little ones will engage their imagination and steer the storytelling whilst building language, social and performance skills in a fun, welcoming environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the lead practitioner in planning and delivering early years theatre sessions</li><li>Help set up and pack down creative spaces for workshops and performances</li><li>Engage with children and families during sessions in a warm and welcoming way</li><li>Contribute ideas and creative input to the development of activities</li><li>Assist with basic administrative or organisational tasks related to the project</li></ul> Who we’re looking forWe welcome applications from individuals who:<ul><li>Are from a refugee or asylum-seeking background with lived experience of forced displacement</li><li>Are interested in theatre, storytelling, or working with young children</li><li>Are reliable, enthusiastic, and open to learning</li><li>Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others</li><li>Are confident speakers with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people</li><li>Do not need previous professional experience in theatre – just a passion for creativity and community</li></ul> Support provided<ul><li>A named mentor from our team to support you throughout the placement</li><li>A mentor and peer learning opportunities with Good Chance</li><li>A welcoming and inclusive environment where your voice is valued</li><li>A small budget is available for professional development opportunities during the engagement, including training, tickets for theatre shows, attendance at conferences etc</li></ul> Additional informationCandidates should be based in Plymouth or within reasonable commuting distance. Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom and will be asked to supply evidence of this. The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a basic DBS check in advance of starting employment.&nbsp;To apply, please send a CV and cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your suitability for the role to the email listed in the job descriptoin via the 'Apply' button. Alternatively you could send a video or audio application of no longer than 5 minutes.&nbsp; Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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