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Closing date for applications: 19 September 2025Salary: £30,500 per annum (pro rata for 10-month contract), pension contributions, 28 days holiday (pro rata) and travel and lunch expenses (for shoots and events on location)Position title: Content producerLocation: Hounslow, Greater LondonContract type: Fixed-term (10 months), full-timeStart date: September 2025Reports to: Project managerPlease note: This is a fixed-term role for 10 months. The advertised salary is based on the full-time annual rate of £30,500 and will be calculated on a pro rata basis according to the contract length. This role will involve working evenings and weekends. Use your digital storytelling skills to celebrate and amplify the cultural heritage of LGBTQ+ people from migrant and global majority communities.At Elevate Community Productions CIC (ECP), we envision a society where people from minoritised communities have the confidence, skills, and opportunities to thrive both creatively and economically.We increase well-being and enhance career prospects for these groups, breaking down socio-economic barriers and driving long-term personal and professional growth. Through performing arts, media and heritage projects, we provide safe, inclusive spaces for participants to build industry-relevant skills and intercultural competencies.The content producer will play a key role in the "Queer Global" project, focusing on the digital aspects of documenting and celebrating the cultural heritage of LGBTQ+ people from the global majority and migrant communities in West London. This position involves overseeing the production of digital content, including co-creation with our service users, managing social media platforms, web design and ensuring high-quality digital outputs for broad accessibility. ResponsibilitiesDigital content production<ul><li>The creation of digital content, including podcasts, social media content, event videos, photography and project related documentaries</li><li>Oversee all stages of digital content production, from planning and scripting to recruiting, filming, editing, and publishing</li><li>Ensure that all digital outputs are of high quality and align with the project’s goals, vision and funder acknowledgement guidelines</li><li>Design marketing and promotional campaigns and create materials such as photographs, flyers, posters, digital content, trailers and banners to recruit project participants, event attendees and audiences</li><li>Occasional attendance at events will be needed to capture content, requiring a flexible approach to travel and irregular working hours</li></ul>Technical management<ul><li>Manage all technical aspects of digital media production, including audio and video recording equipment, editing software, and digital storage</li><li>Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and utilised effectively</li><li>Troubleshoot any technical issues that arise during the production process</li></ul>Digital archiving<ul><li>Develop and maintain a digital archive for the project’s outputs, ensuring that all materials are properly catalogued and stored</li><li>Collaborate with the project partners to integrate digital materials into their existing archives</li><li>Ensure that the digital archive is accessible to the public and future researchers</li></ul>Community engagement<ul><li>Work closely with community members to capture their stories and experiences in digital formats</li><li>Facilitate workshops (co-creation labs) and events that engage the community in the production and sharing of digital content</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience and advanced skills in digital media production, including audio and video editing (Adobe Creative Cloud, Davinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro)</li><li>Excellent camera operation skills for video production and stills photography</li><li>Excellent project coordination and ability to deliver work on time</li><li>Ability to handle constructive feedback with a positive attitude and demonstrate resilience when revising work, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with project goals</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Deep understanding and keen insights into social media content conventions and platform-specific trends</li><li>Commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and community empowerment</li></ul>Interested? Press the Apply button to be taken to our online application.&nbsp; We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Elevate Community Productions CIC

Content producer

Closing&nbsp;date for applications:&nbsp;24&nbsp;September&nbsp;2025 at 12.00pm middaySalary: £18,000 - £19,800 annually (£30,000 - £33,000 pro rata per annum FTE)Location:&nbsp;University&nbsp;College&nbsp;School,&nbsp;HampsteadContract:&nbsp;One year fixed-term&nbsp;contract, part-time three days per week (21 hours)Required:&nbsp;as&nbsp;soon&nbsp;as&nbsp;possible Use your design skills and creativity to produce engaging print and digital materials, shape social content and support a vibrant brand identity within a leading independent school.Join&nbsp;University&nbsp;College&nbsp;School&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;graphic&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;digital&nbsp;designer! Whether&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;an&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;designer&nbsp;or&nbsp;building&nbsp;your&nbsp;portfolio,&nbsp;bring&nbsp;your&nbsp;creativity&nbsp;to&nbsp;life&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;vibrant,&nbsp;supportive&nbsp;communications&nbsp;team&nbsp;at this&nbsp;leading&nbsp;independent&nbsp;school.&nbsp;Working&nbsp;three&nbsp;days&nbsp;a&nbsp;week,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;develop&nbsp;engaging&nbsp;digital&nbsp;and&nbsp;print&nbsp;materials,&nbsp;help&nbsp;implement&nbsp;our&nbsp;refreshed&nbsp;brand,&nbsp;manage&nbsp;social&nbsp;media&nbsp;content,&nbsp;and&nbsp;support&nbsp;a&nbsp;diverse&nbsp;range&nbsp;of&nbsp;school&nbsp;events&nbsp;and&nbsp;communications.Working&nbsp;three&nbsp;days&nbsp;a&nbsp;week,&nbsp;you’ll:<ul><li>Design&nbsp;engaging&nbsp;digital&nbsp;and&nbsp;print&nbsp;materials</li><li>Help&nbsp;implement&nbsp;our&nbsp;refreshed&nbsp;brand&nbsp;across&nbsp;channels</li><li>Manage&nbsp;and&nbsp;create&nbsp;content&nbsp;for&nbsp;social&nbsp;media</li><li>Support&nbsp;a&nbsp;wide&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of&nbsp;school&nbsp;events&nbsp;and&nbsp;communications</li></ul>This&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;varied&nbsp;and&nbsp;creative&nbsp;role&nbsp;that&nbsp;offers&nbsp;the&nbsp;chance&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;a&nbsp;real&nbsp;impact&nbsp;within&nbsp;a&nbsp;forward-thinking&nbsp;school&nbsp;environment. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Design expertise: strong experience in design and artwork creation, with a proven portfolio of work across print and digital formats</li><li>Software skills: proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva</li><li>Digital tools: confident using the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)</li><li>Brand management: experience rolling out and maintaining a refreshed or new brand identity across multiple channels</li><li>Content creation: skilled in creating digital assets, brochures, presentations, and event materials</li><li>Photography &amp; videography: practical experience capturing, editing, and organising photo and video content</li><li>Web &amp; digital platforms: knowledge of maintaining websites and reviewing analytics, with an eye for user experience and content accuracy</li><li>Communication skills: excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content</li><li>Attention to detail: strong eye for accuracy, consistency, and quality in all outputs</li><li>Organisation &amp; collaboration: highly organised, able to manage multiple projects, and comfortable working as part of a team in a busy school environment</li></ul> Additional information&nbsp;Submit&nbsp;your&nbsp;application&nbsp;via the 'Apply' button on&nbsp;MyNewTerm.Please&nbsp;note:&nbsp;We&nbsp;reserve&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;to&nbsp;interview&nbsp;and&nbsp;appoint&nbsp;at&nbsp;any&nbsp;stage&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;process;&nbsp;early&nbsp;applications&nbsp;are&nbsp;therefore&nbsp;encouraged.University&nbsp;College&nbsp;School&nbsp;is&nbsp;fully&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to&nbsp;safeguarding&nbsp;and&nbsp;promoting&nbsp;the&nbsp;welfare&nbsp;of&nbsp;children.&nbsp;The&nbsp;successful&nbsp;applicant&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;undertake&nbsp;an&nbsp;Enhanced&nbsp;DBS&nbsp;check&nbsp;and&nbsp;Children’s&nbsp;Barred&nbsp;List&nbsp;check&nbsp;before&nbsp;commencing&nbsp;employment.&nbsp;UCS&nbsp;will&nbsp;also&nbsp;carry&nbsp;out&nbsp;its&nbsp;own&nbsp;recruitment&nbsp;checks&nbsp;in&nbsp;line&nbsp;with&nbsp;Keeping&nbsp;Children&nbsp;Safe&nbsp;in&nbsp;Education. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

University College School

Graphic and digital designer

Closing date for applications: 5 October 2025Salary: £50,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Use your negotiation skills to shape the deals behind bestselling books while leading the contracts teams of two dynamic publishing divisions.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. We're made up of 11 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.Hachette Children's Group is of the UK's largest children's publishers. Our mission is to make it easy for children and young people everywhere to access books and see themselves reflected. We aim to maximise our readers' life chances by inspiring a lifelong love of reading, publishing books for every stage of their journey to adulthood from Enid Blyton to Alice Oseman's Heartstopper. Octopus publishes books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere. Octopus is a leader in illustrated publishing, across all categories but especially in food &amp; drink. We have a truly international business, selling directly into every territory in both English language and Foreign co-editions.The contracts &amp; business affairs department powers the creative success of Hachette UK’s publishing divisions through technical expertise and sound commercial partnership. We engage with authors, editors, agents, and marketing teams at all stages of a book’s lifecycle, from pre-acquisition through to production, promotion, publication and beyond. The department comprises a team of 21 who handle approximately 3,500 contractual paperwork requests per annum, which include a wide variety of contracts. We are looking for a senior manager, contracts &amp; business affairs, to lead the Hachette Children's Group (HCG) and Octopus Publishing Group (OPG) contracts teams as a parental leave cover.&nbsp; What you'll be doingPart of the HUK contracts senior team and reporting to the director for contracts &amp; business affairs, the successful candidate will work closely with the HCG and OPG publishing teams as well as with colleagues in the contracts &amp; business affairs department to:<ul><li>Ensure contracts are drafted and negotiated to high standards working within company policy and KPIs</li><li>Advise editorial and publishing teams on contractual elements of acquisitions</li><li>Draft and review contracts including brand licensing agreements, and negotiate amendments as needed</li><li>Draft, check and amend other contractual paperwork, including addenda, novations, reversions and cancellations</li><li>Handle internal and external contract queries</li><li>Take part in IP creation projects in an advisory role</li><li>Line manage line report(s) and train and develop members of the teams as appropriate</li><li>Build and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the contracts &amp; business affairs department, HCG, OPG and other relevant HUK teams</li><li>Use initiative, within the parameters of company and group policies, to find creative solutions to unusual problems arising from complex negotiations</li><li>Deliver training to editors and others at HCG and OPG on contracts &amp; business affairs department processes and guidelines</li><li>Lead the HCG and OPG contracts teams and be the team's first point of contact with the Orion leadership team</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>Proven experience in contracts (or business affairs/legal) in the publishing, media or entertainment sectors</li><li>Advanced drafting skills</li><li>Ability to conduct effective negotiations</li><li>Ability to lead a team that thrives</li><li>Thorough understanding of copyright and contract law, relevant knowledge of other intellectual property law e.g. trademarks</li><li>Knowledge of, or aptitude for, relevant applications/systems</li><li>Commercial awareness and financial literacy</li><li>Ability to communicate and build positive working relationships with contacts at all levels</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and Religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our 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 role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Senior contracts manager (13 month FTC cover)

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025Salary: £32,600 per yearContract: Full time, fixed term until September 2026 Are you passionate about the arts and working with young people? Play a key role in bringing creative, inclusive projects to life that connect schools with an iconic cultural institution.Southbank Centre, the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction, is at the heart of London’s cultural life. Spanning 11 acres, this iconic venue offers a diverse range of great art and culture, bringing people together through unforgettable experiences. From internationally renowned artists to emerging talent, Southbank Centre provides a platform for creativity to flourish. Its impressive facilities include the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library, and the Arts Council Collection. The centre is also home to six Resident Orchestras, offering exceptional musical performances. Moreover, Southbank Centre is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can have access to the arts through their creative learning and participation activities. As a registered charity and a National Portfolio Organisation, Southbank Centre is esteemed for its contribution to the arts and its dedication to fostering cultural experiences that inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.We are looking for an assistant producer to support the creative engagement (CE) schools team in delivering inclusive projects that connect schools with Southbank Centre’s vibrant programme. This work is especially important in the lead-up to 2026, when the Southbank Centre marks the major milestone of its 75th anniversary. Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide essential administration support across the entire schools programme, including management of our schools inbox</li><li>Coordinate communication with schools and parents/carers in advance of an event or project, ensuring the necessary paperwork is completed regarding safeguarding and permissions</li><li>Work closely with CE’s marketing manager and marketing assistant to support the promotion of the schools programme, including coordinating and contributing content to our regular schools newsletter</li><li>Support CE’s events coordinator when required during live event delivery</li><li>Contribute to the generation of ideas for a diverse, relevant and accessible schools programme which has high quality artistic experiences at its heart</li></ul>Please download the job description from our career page via the 'Apply' button for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.&nbsp; Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Experience of coordinating live events and/or projects for schools or children and young people</li><li>An interest in and awareness of the UK school system and curriculum</li><li>Demonstrative written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A strong attention to detail</li><li>Demonstrative administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines</li></ul> BenefitsAs well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting&nbsp; sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:​​​​​​​<ul><li>A min 5%&nbsp; pension contribution (going up to 8% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay</li><li>Enhanced family leave benefits</li><li>Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors</li><li>Staff ticket offers for SC events</li><li>Free entry to Hayward Gallery</li><li>Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations</li><li>Free staff yoga&nbsp;</li></ul> Need reasonable adjustments? Please <a href="mailto:peopleteam@southbankcentre.co.uk" target="_blank">contact us</a> so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Southbank Centre

Creative engagement assistant producer (schools)

Closing date for applications:&nbsp; 28 September 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 plus London Weighting depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Location: Broadcasting House, LondonContract type: Fixed-term contract/attachment, full-time (6 months)Department: BBC Audio, Radio 2Job band: C Do you love creating scroll-stopping content? Join the UK's most popular radio station and use your filming and editing skills to bring shows to life across social platforms.Radio 2 is the UK’s most popular radio station, providing programming across varied musical genres, popular culture and entertainment. The output includes high profile and specialist presenters as well as speech and event production. BBC Audio devises, develops and delivers original content for the BBC. Our portfolio of Radio 2 programmes includes Scott Mills, Vernon Kay, Trevor Nelson, Sara Cox, Jo Whiley and DJ Spoony. This is an opportunity to work as an assistant producer on digital content (social and video) across Radio 2 Daytime shows, for BBC Audio. Responsibilities<ul><li>The assistant producer will originate and produce excellent digital content for Radio 2 Daytime programmes</li><li>This role will contribute creative ideas, as well as bringing digital content production skills, which may involve research, technical operations, audio, digital, online and interactive production activities</li><li>You will be required to film, edit and help to produce engaging digital content, while working with the wider social and digital team to generate ideas</li><li>You will also be working closely with presenters and production teams to bring these ideas to life, and uplift the BBC Radio 2 brand on socials</li><li>You will be crafting, and optimising social content for social platforms (in particular Instagram, and TikTok), and you will ensure our content fits with the BBC Radio 2 strategy and reflects our diverse audiences</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>You will have experience in creating first class digital content for social media and video platforms, with good filming skills and experience in post-shoot media management and post-production process</li><li>You will have worked in a broadcast or content production environment and in a live studio environment</li><li>You will have a great understanding of optimising content for social platforms, including editing aspect ratio and dimensions, adding captions, transitions, motion graphics, etc., and you will have experience in writing engaging digital copy and publishing social content</li><li>You will have good video and image editing skills, experience working within the Adobe Creative Suite, filming on mobile and using a variety of apps, filters and sound options to create impactful social formats for platforms such as TikTok, Reels or Shorts</li><li>Knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines, compliance policies, accuracy and impartiality - or the ability to gain this knowledge quickly</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.

Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent | Careers at the BBC

Assistant producer, digital, BBC Radio 2 (BBC Audio)

Closing date for applications: 6 October 2025 at 12.00pmSalary: £28,000 (pro rata 3 days per week)Contract: This post is offered on a 6-month fixed-term, part time contract Help support and inspire young people through theatre! Play a key role in delivering impactful school programmes that spark creativity and connect students to drama.The schools coordinator is a vital part of the Almeida’s participation team, supporting the delivery of our Every Child and wider schools programmes. This role helps to build and maintain strong relationships with schools, artists, and facilitators, ensuring that projects are well-organised, accessible, and impactful. The role provides essential administrative and assistant producing support, from coordinating workshops and resources to liaising with schools and gathering evaluation data.&nbsp;Almeida Every Child&nbsp;is a new strand of our schools programme, launching in the 2025/26 academic year. Through drama and theatre-making workshops, we aim to engage every Year 5, 7, 8 and 9 student in Islington. Working in close collaboration with both primary and secondary schools across the borough, the project will reach over 6,000 students. ResponsibilitiesEvery Child schools programme<ul><li>Work with the schools producer to co-ordinate meetings and workshops as part of the Every Child schools programme</li><li>Support lead facilitators in delivery of sessions in the room as an assistant facilitator</li><li>Delivering sessions as a lead facilitator, both programmed in advance but also as last minute cover</li><li>Coordinating reaching out to schools and making first contact to recruit for the programme</li><li>Recruit for and support the Every Child programme during the year, liaising with the schools producer and wider participation team to organise and support the logistics and the administration of the programme</li><li>Represent the Almeida through attending in-school sessions where appropriate</li><li>Work with the schools producer by taking on producing tasks and organising room bookings, communication with schools and facilitators.</li><li>Ordering and arranging of workshop resources, visiting schools in-person to drop off resources.</li><li>Draft risk assessments for all activity on the Every Child programme.</li><li>Co-ordinating scheduling of schools workshops and facilitator availability, working on assigning facilitators and assistants to schools, and dealing with last minute clashes and dropouts</li><li>Regularly attend meetings and help on projects at allstages, from planning to evaluation</li><li>Lead on all elements of generating statistics for reporting, including gathering info, case studies, data and gathering information from other members of the team</li><li>Work with the schools producer to ensure data and equal opportunities information for all projects is current and up to date.</li></ul>Wider schools programme<ul><li>Provide admin support for the wider schools programme, including any other administration that the team requires</li><li>Coordinate the Free School Ticket scheme, liaising with schools and Almeida box office</li><li>In the room assisting on the wider projects in the schools programme, acting as an assistant director on various programmes in schools and young artist projects where needed</li><li>Work with the schools producer and participation coordinator to process all invoices, log them into our monitoring documents and update budgets where appropriate</li><li>Liaise with schools to promote our wider schools programme, booking schools in for various programmes</li><li>Coordinating a schools database, gathering information on each of our local schools and keeping up to date</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>An interest in participation work, specifically for schools work within participation in theatre</li><li>Project coordination or experience of producing or supporting participation projects</li><li>Some experience of facilitation or supporting practical activity/rehearsals with young people aged 7-14</li><li>High standard of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communications skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Ability to learn and become proficient in new systems and procedures</li><li>Ability to manage a number of differing projects and prioritise workload</li><li>Demonstrable interest in the Almeida Theatre and its work</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Almeida Theatre

Schools coordinator

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025 at 10.00amSalary: £25,643 per annumContract: Fixed-term, 12-month contract, ideally starting in October 2025 Kickstart your career in the arts with this dynamic traineeship supporting creative projects that connect schools and communities with the power of theatre.The participation trainee role at the Donmar Warehouse is a hands-on opportunity to gain insight and experience within the theatre industry by supporting the Donmar's work with schools and community groups. As part of the participation team, the trainee will contribute to the planning and delivery of a wide range of creative projects, including the Local Performance Programme, Take the Stage, My Future, Pathways and the Schools' Tour. They will assist with logistics, administration, and communication, working closely with teachers, young people, freelance theatre-makers, and community partners.Day-to-day responsibilities will include maintaining project schedules, organising meetings and events, managing departmental inboxes, and supporting the smooth running of participation projects. A key part of the role will be organising the Local Performance Programme, acting as the main point of contact for schools and holding this project as their own to practise and develop core skills. The participation trainee will also contribute to planning processes, and support the creation of content for marketing and documentation purposes.By the end of the traineeship, the participation trainee will have built a strong foundation in communication, project management, collaboration, and arts administration, equipping them for a vibrant future career in creative engagement or arts education. This role is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in arts administration. The role does not require facilitation skills or include facilitation opportunities. During your traineeship you will:Within your role:<ul><li>Learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate participatory arts projects from start to finish, including workshops, performances, and outreach events.</li><li>Develop strong communication skills through liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including teachers, artists, young people, and theatre professionals.</li><li>Gain experience in inclusive practices and safeguarding, and understand how access and care are prioritised in community and education work.</li><li>Build confidence managing a busy inbox and supporting the coordination of multiple projects and schedules.</li><li>Gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools such as Spektrix (ticketing and CRM), Dotdigital (email marketing), and other admin systems.</li><li>Develop confidence in contributing creatively to planning and communications, including writing copy for mailers and workshop materials.</li></ul>Holistically:<ul><li>Get a behind-the-scenes view of how a leading London theatre operates, including how different departments collaborate.</li><li>Work as part of a friendly and experienced team, with opportunities to grow your professional network within the theatre and arts sector.</li><li>Receive mentoring and tailored support to shape your personal development and explore career pathways in arts participation, producing or education.</li><li>Access opportunities to attend performances, industry events and professional development sessions as part of your learning journey.</li><li>Gain access to a thriving and active Donmar Trainee alumni community.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>A desire to pursue an administrative career in the arts</li><li>An interest in working with school and community participants</li><li>Experience of working in an administrative capacity</li><li>Experience of managing your own workload</li><li>Excellent administration and organisational skills</li><li>Excellent communication in person, on the phone and in written form</li><li>Computer literate: word processing; spreadsheets; databases; internet and email</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge of the local communities and/or schools in Camden and Westminster and how to engage with them</li><li>Experience of working with a file management system such as Google Suite, Teams, dropbox etc</li><li>Experience of having engaged with participatory projects in school or community settings</li><li>An awareness of safeguarding procedures for young people and adults at risk</li></ul> This opportunity is specifically for candidates who are from the Global Majority.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Donmar Warehouse

CATALYST participation trainee

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025Salary: Starting from £36,000 Bring your negotiation skills to a leading global publisher and shape the contracts that deliver bestselling books across the UK, Australia and India.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognised writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honours and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive contracts manager, responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts for the UK, Australia and India adult and children’s publishing divisions. They will provide contractual advice across the business, delivering a focused and quality service. This role will include line management responsibility for the contracts assistant. Responsibilities<ul><li>Reporting to the head of contracts, the contracts manager will draft and negotiate contracts with authors, agents, publishers, and other third parties for the acquisition of rights across key territories</li><li>The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to negotiate favourable terms and will provide legal and contractual advice to editorial teams</li><li>The role also includes analysing US and agency contracts, advising colleagues on contractual queries, and overseeing digitalisation of backlist contracts</li><li>The successful candidate will oversee workflow, maintain high-quality standards, and support team members’ professional growth and development</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The ideal candidate will be organised and efficient, a competent negotiator, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building and maintaining effective working relationships</li><li>Candidates must have relevant experience working with publishing or media-related contracts, trade publishing experience being desirable, with a solid understanding of current publishing practices</li><li>A good grounding in administration, IT and&nbsp; database systems is a must</li><li>A legal background is advantageous but not essential</li></ul> Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Contracts manager (FTC)

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025 at 12 noonSalary: £38,129.29 per annum (pro rata)Contract type: 10-month fixed term contract Bring unforgettable theatre experiences to classrooms across the UK that shape how young people engage with creativity, storytelling and performance.The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home. The schools engagement team is a new team within the learning &amp; national partnerships directorate, focusing on the development and delivery of the NT’s Inspire strategy, an ambitious plan to widen the National Theatre’s support for drama and creative learning in schools across the UK.As one of two schools engagement project managers, you will work closely with the head of schools engagement, and the rest of the team to devise and lead a diverse, high-quality and inspiring programme of live and digitally delivered activity, exploring all aspects of theatre making and production for schools and teachers working across all educational phases from primary to further education. The programme is inspired by the full range of the NT’s work both on and off stage and involves both NT artists and creative teams and some of the UK’s most exciting theatre makers. This role will manage work at the National Theatre, in London and nationwide.The role will build strong relationships with schools, education partners and partner theatres to inform the development of the programme and will work closely with the wider Learning team and the NT Digital team on all aspects of the programme’s successful communication, delivery and evaluation. Responsibilities<ul><li>With the head of schools engagement, plan and develop schools engagement programmes, including the Bacchae Schools Tour, Drama Teacher Conference, National Theatre Collection Resources, Schools Matinees and Student Conference, building on the National Theatre’s existing programme of work across all educational phases</li><li>Build and maintain up to date knowledge of schools context, curriculum and needs, to inform the development and delivery of live events and workshops, teaching resources, training and professional development</li><li>Manage the detailed planning of the programme across the academic year, in collaboration with the learning operations team to ensure the programme is integrated into planning and production schedules</li><li>Work with the head of schools engagement and the digital team to develop and deliver projects and educational content for the NT Collection, NT Learning Hub and future digital education platforms and resources</li><li>Plan and develop activity linked to NT repertoire (Southbank, West End and UK Touring) with a clear focus on curriculum and school priorities</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Good understanding and working knowledge of English and wider UK primary and&nbsp;secondary education systems, qualifications and alternative provision</li><li>Demonstrable project management on large scale arts education projects and&nbsp;&nbsp;organisational skills with delivery to budget and deadlines</li><li>Experience of developing education resources, including digital resources</li><li>Knowledge of contemporary theatre practice and performance, including work for&nbsp;&nbsp;young people &amp; new writing</li><li>Understanding of inclusive practice, participatory work and co-creation in school&nbsp;settings</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! At the National Theatre, we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Schools engagement project manager (maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025 at 12 noonSalary: £32,250 (pro rata)Contract type: 6-month fixed-term contractHours: 35 hours per week, although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post’s requirements Ready to grow your directing career at a leading cultural institution? Gain insight into how theatre is brought to life and support the creative development of new work through script preparation, casting and workshops.The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home. Our key objectives as we look to the next five years are towards economic, environmental and social sustainability, upholding a culture that aims to take care of our people and the wider world.This role is part of the NT's development opportunities for early to mid-career directors. The role is embedded within the New Work department and casts all workshops and play readings, dealing directly with actors, creatives, agents, and liaising closely with NT’s casting department. The position suits directors who would benefit from understanding how other creatives develop their projects. This is an administrative role where the resident director supports the activity of the New Work department, printing scripts, creating contact sheets and making general preparations for incoming work. ResponsibilitiesThe provision of casting and administrative assistance for the workshops, readings and other programmed activity, which includes:<ul><li>Casting all performers for workshops and readings; liaising with visiting artists, agents and NT staff, working closely with the casting department</li><li>Administratively assisting the deputy head of studio in preparing for workshops and readings as required, to include the creation of contact lists, copying scripts, and calling actors</li><li>Attending team meetings and planning meetings and supporting the day-to-day running of the department as required</li><li>Attending show meetings, seeing work and feeding back to the New Work department with show reports</li><li>Occasionally working as an assistant director on workshops as and when necessary</li><li>Occasionally directing workshop readings with writers on attachment as and when necessary</li><li>Support the National Theatre’s communications objectives by sharing information with your manager and colleagues as appropriate, whilst respecting confidentiality, so that you and your colleagues have all the information you need to perform your duties effectively</li><li>Always comply with and champion the National Theatre’s Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies</li><li>Contribute to the National Theatre’s ambition to create an inclusive environment for colleagues and visitors</li></ul> The successful candidate will have the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrable experience casting artists from all different backgrounds, and a commitment to keeping performers from historically underrepresented backgrounds visible and valued in the casting process</li><li>A good working knowledge of actors from different disciplines and with different abilities, including those with established theatre careers who may be working in leading roles around the country</li><li>Excellent organisational skills including the ability to work calmly under pressure. Knowledge of how to prioritise, multitask and to deliver work accurately and with attention to detail while respecting confidentiality and acting with discretion</li><li>A commitment to being a theatre director, with experience of having directed professional productions in studio and fringe venues over a number of years accruing a demonstrable body of work (by professional, we mean having had a 2-3 week public run with a paid creative team and company)</li><li>Experience of working professionally as an assistant and/or associate director around the country</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! At the National Theatre, we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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