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Closing date: 23rd October 2024Salary: £40,000 plus benefitsHours: You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although occasional weekend and evening work will be required around key events and stages of delivery.&nbsp;Are you an experienced project manager with knowledge of arts, culture and the creative industries?We are looking for a Project Manager to facilitate the operations of the planning, development and execution of a large-scale feasibility study at the RSC centred on historically underrepresented voices, exploring the future of creative practice and the development of a permanent centre. As the first-line point for communication for our ambitious programme of innovation, research and creative projects, you will be responsible for the timely delivery of complicated projects involving multiple internal and external international stakeholders.This position is based in a creative department where building positive interpersonal relationships and a sense of belonging for participants is essential. A key component to the larger centre feasibility study, the annual year-long RSC Interdisciplinary Fellowship (RSC IF) fosters inclusive, resonant, and inspired culture through thought stewardship, knowledge exchange, and creative community. RSC IF brings together an intentional community of artists, researchers, and cultural workers responding to the cultural and societal change needs of the performing arts sector and beyond. Find out more&nbsp;<a href="https://if.rsc.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Digital Associate, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):<ul><li>Relationship management&nbsp;</li><li>Operations</li><li>Finance, monitoring and reporting</li><li>Event delivery&nbsp;</li><li>Managing and leading people for seasonal events.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Significant project management experience with an adaptive and proactive approach</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver project outputs to deadlines</li><li>Ability to keep meticulous records, provide data and reporting to stakeholders</li><li>Financial awareness and budgetary responsibility</li><li>Excellent literacy in MS Office and a willingness to adopt other productivity software. &nbsp;</li><li>Managing team members</li><li>Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThis is a full-time, fixed-term position based in either Stratford-upon-Avon or London, with some travel required. Remote working also considered. Whilst flexible working arrangements are possible throughout most of the year, the role is to be based at our Stratford-upon-Avon campus during in-person gatherings annually (currently planned for approximately 10-14 days in July 2025).The interviews will be in-person and online as part of a two stage process, in the weeks commencing 4th and 11th November.&nbsp;The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Royal Shakespeare Company

Project manager - Interdisciplinary Programmes

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 12 noonSalary: £650 per weekContract Type: 18 week fixed-term contract&nbsp;Bring high-quality theatre to schools, supporting young people’s access to the arts while managing the technical and logistical challenges of a touring production.Touring to schools is a key component of the National Theatre Learning programme.  The NT firmly believes that all young people should have access to high-quality live theatre and this programme enables them to see it in their school.Following successful schools’ tours of&nbsp;The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Jekyll &amp; Hyde, and Shut Up, I’m Dreaming, the NT is excited to be touring a new production of The LeftBehinds, a new play co-created by Bristol playwright Ross Willis and director Ned Bennett.This 80-minute production has been specially commissioned for the National Theatre’s secondary schools tour and features a cast of 8 performers.Developed in consultation with teachers and young people, the secondary tour takes high quality theatre into priority schools to remove barriers to the artform and promote drama in the school. The production will visit schools in Doncaster, Leicester, North Devon, Outer East London and South Essex, Peterborough, Rochdale, Salford, Stoke, Sunderland, Wakefield, Wigan and Wolverhampton.There will be a stage management team of five, made up of one Company Stage Manager, one Technical Stage Manager, two Technicians, and one Assistant Stage Manager. This team is supported on an ad hoc basis by local crew should a venue present exceptional technical challenges.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Being an advocate for the National Theatre’s objectives of creating an open, diverse and inclusive working environment.</li><li>Being present throughout the rehearsal period, supporting the Technical Stage Manager (TSM) on all the technical elements of the production when on tour and in the rehearsal room, liaising with the Company Stage Manager (CSM), TSM and creative team throughout the rehearsal period.</li><li>Reviewing recce information for each venue in advance and working with the Producing team to identify and mitigate challenges ahead of each week.</li><li>Supporting the Company Stage Manager and Technical Stage Manager in planning movements of the van (containing all set, props and costumes).</li><li>Supporting the CSM and TSM in the unloading of the van, the get-in and fit-up of set, props and costumes at the school venue each day along with the Assistant Stage Manager (ASM).</li><li>Setting up and operating the technical equipment alongside the TSM, including the sound plots for each performance, sharing this amongst the stage management team as required.</li><li>Ensuring all work carried out on school sites follows the highest Health &amp; Safety standards and adheres to the mitigation elements of the relevant risk assessments.</li><li>With the CSM, TSM and ASM, being responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the set, props and technical equipment on tour.</li><li>Supporting the CSM and TSM with the get-out at the end of each performance.</li><li>Where possible, sharing the driving of the van with the stage management team as required between venues. Not all members of the SM team will need to undertake driving responsibilities so this duty may not be relevant to this post.</li><li>Carrying out basic day-to-day maintenance of technical equipment whilst on tour.</li><li>Attending a first aid training course, depending on the number of first aiders on tour.</li><li>Being an active member of the touring team, working to support and assist all stage management staff and company members, providing support and assistance to the end of the get-out in each venue.</li><li>Any other duties as reasonably required.</li></ul>&nbsp;The successful candidate will have the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of touring theatre in a similar role</li><li>Have a demonstrable record in the delivery of professional productions at the highest artistic and technical level</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills</li><li>Proactive in problem solving and finding solutions</li><li>Awareness of current Health &amp; Safety legislation including LOLER, risk assessment and working at height</li></ul>&nbsp;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.

National Theatre

Technician - Sound Bias

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 12 noonSalary: £650 per weekContract type: 18 week fixed-term contract&nbsp;We are looking for a Technician (LX Bias)&nbsp;to join the National Theatre Learning and National Partnerships Team on an 18 Week Fixed Term Contract.Touring to schools is a key component of the National Theatre Learning programme.  The NT firmly believes that all young people should have access to high-quality live theatre and this programme enables them to see it in their school.Following successful schools’ tours of&nbsp;The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Jekyll &amp; Hyde, and Shut Up, I’m Dreaming, the NT is excited to be touring a new production of The LeftBehinds, a new play co-created by Bristol playwright Ross Willis and director Ned Bennett.This 80-minute production has been specially commissioned for the National Theatre’s secondary schools tour and features a cast of 8 performers.Developed in consultation with teachers and young people, the secondary tour takes high quality theatre into priority schools to remove barriers to the artform and promote drama in the school. The production will visit schools in Doncaster, Leicester, North Devon, Outer East London and South Essex, Peterborough, Rochdale, Salford, Stoke, Sunderland, Wakefield, Wigan and Wolverhampton.There will be a stage management team of five, made up of one Company Stage Manager, one Technical Stage Manager, two Technicians, and one Assistant Stage Manager. This team is supported on an ad hoc basis by local crew should a venue present exceptional technical challenges.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceThe successful candidate will have the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of touring theatre in a similar role</li><li>Strong all-round technical background with particular knowledge of lighting and experience of operating</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills</li><li>Proactive in problem solving and finding solutions</li><li>Interest and knowledge in sustainability and awareness of the Theatre Green Book</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!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.

Technician - LX Bias

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 12pmSalary: £620 per weekHours: An average of 46 hours per week, normally worked over 6 days with one day off per week&nbsp;Be part of the team delivering high-quality theatre to schools nationwide!We are looking for an Assistant Stage Manager&nbsp;to join the National Theatre Learning and National Partnerships Team on an 18 Week Fixed Term Contract.Touring to schools is a key component of the National Theatre Learning programme.  The NT firmly believes that all young people should have access to high-quality live theatre and this programme enables them to see it in their school.Following successful schools’ tours of&nbsp;The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Jekyll &amp; Hyde, and Shut Up, I’m Dreaming, the NT is excited to be touring a new production of The LeftBehinds, a new play co-created by Bristol playwright Ross Willis and director Ned Bennett.This 80-minute production has been specially commissioned for the National Theatre’s secondary schools tour and features a cast of 8 performers.Developed in consultation with teachers and young people, the secondary tour takes high-quality theatre into priority schools to remove barriers to the art form and promote drama in the school. The production will visit schools in Doncaster, Leicester, North Devon, Outer East London and South Essex, Peterborough, Rochdale, Salford, Stoke, Sunderland, Wakefield, Wigan and Wolverhampton.There will be a stage management team of five, made up of one Company Stage Manager, one Technical Stage Manager, two Technicians, and one Assistant Stage Manager. This team is supported on an ad hoc basis by local crew should a venue present exceptional technical challenges.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Being a model and advocate in the National Theatre’s objectives of creating an open, diverse and inclusive working environment.</li><li>Being present throughout the rehearsal period, supporting the Company Stage Manager (CSM) in compiling the calling book including taking blocking, rehearsal notes, setting lists and running lists.</li><li>Liaising with the CSM, Technical Stage Manager (TSM), Production Manager, and Costume and Props Supervisors regarding furniture, prop and costume requirements in rehearsals.</li><li>Ensuring that all relevant paperwork and documentation is undertaken, and that prompt books, files and plots are correctly written up, amended, and distributed as required.</li><li>Supporting the CSM and TSM in planning van movements (containing all set, props and costumes).</li><li>Where possible, sharing the driving of the vans with the stage management team as required between venues. Not all members of the stage management team will need to undertake driving responsibilities so this duty may not be relevant to this post.</li><li>Supporting the CSM and TSM in the unloading of the van, the get-in, fit-up of set, props and costumes at the school venue each day.</li><li>Supporting the CSM and TSM with the get-out at the end of each performance.</li><li>Sharing responsibility for the book cover with the other ASM.</li><li>Carrying out basic day-to-day maintenance of props and costumes whilst on tour, including the regular laundering of costumes.</li><li>Attending a first aid training course, depending on the number of first aiders on tour.</li><li>Being an active member of the touring team, working to support and assist all stage management staff and company members, providing support and assistance to the end of the get-out in each venue.</li><li>Any other duties as reasonably required.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience of touring theatre in a similar role.</li><li>Awareness of current Health &amp; Safety legislation including LOLER, risk assessment and working at height.</li><li>Flexible with the ability to work well with others.</li><li>Proactive in problem-solving and finding solutions.  </li><li>Demonstrable experience of working in a team, with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly verbally and in written form.</li><li>A calm and practical approach to technical troubleshooting.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of, or a strong interest in, touring productions to schools.</li><li>Good all-round technical knowledge.</li><li>We are interested in hearing from applicants based outside of London and there will be a relocation fee allocated for rehearsals in London.</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!&nbsp;We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Assistant stage manager

Closing date: 9th October 2024Salary: £27,500 plus bonus and benefits.&nbsp;Are you a great communicator and curious about the world around you? Would you like to join the UK’s largest non-fiction publisher?&nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join the editorial team at Ebury, on a 12-month Fixed Term contract.Making life tastier… our food hub publishes incredible cooks and chefs, including Yotam Ottolenghi, The Batch Lady, Fitwaffle, Jane Dunn, Fraser Reynolds, Julius Roberts and Nathan Anthony.Beautiful solutions for everyday needs… our lifestyle hub publishes much-loved global stars and national treasures, including Charlie Mackesy, Dolly Parton, Monty Don, Carol Vorderman, Johanna Basford, Iris Apfel and Stacey Solomon.Our authors are passionate, inspiring and down-to-earth personalities with life-changing stories and essential wisdom to share, and the most delicious and inventive, trusted recipes to cook.You will work as part of a collaborative and supportive editorial team of eight people, with a passion for new and innovative ideas. The team works across the Lifestyle and Food hubs, but this role will focus mainly on the Lifestyle hub.Reporting to a Senior Editor, the Editorial Assistant will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks, working across a mix of illustrated and text-led book titles.&nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day, you can expect to be:<ul><li>Providing general office administration e.g. booking meeting rooms, arranging couriers, minuting meetings, processing expenses, processing invoices, sending out proof mailings, arranging for author advanced copies</li><li>Carrying out ad hoc diary management for the Publishing Directors and the wider team e.g. organising team meetings, organising schedules for book fairs and overseas trips</li><li>Managing the internal book process under supervision, from acquisition to publication, to ensure that deadlines are met – including overseeing and managing spreadsheets and sales reports using Excel and Biblio</li><li>Managing the input and accuracy of data on our publishing systems</li></ul>Over time there will be opportunities to develop your editorial skills, too, with tasks such as:<ul><li>Researching book ideas, talent scouting and sharing verbal and written feedback, including presenting in team meetings</li><li>Writing persuasive cover copy and keeping all title data up to date</li><li>Acting as a point of contact for authors and agents</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll bringIf you’re ready to get stuck into your first role in the industry, this is the best place to start.&nbsp;We’re interested in seeing a genuine curiosity to learn, a passion for the kinds of books we publish at Ebury and for the lifestyle market (gardening, fashion, beauty influencers and so on), and an ability to work effectively as part of a team and in a fast-moving environment.You’ll have:<ul><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>The ability to work to, and meet, deadlines</li><li>The ability to respond and adjust to fast-changing priorities</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Effective communication skills, on email, in remote-working situations and in-person, with the ability to communicate clearly and build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach, anticipating upcoming deadlines and prompting team members when necessary to help keep projects on track.</li></ul>&nbsp;About PenguinWe’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.&nbsp;Disability ConfidentIf you have opted into our disability confident scheme below are the minimum criteria you must meet to be considered for our interview scheme:Minimum criteria<ul><li>Demonstratable interest in Lifestyle and Ebury</li><li>Proven written ability showcased through your application</li><li>Experience/ Knowledge of MS Office Excel/Word/ Outlook</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of managing multiple stakeholders at varying seniorities</li><li>Demonstrable communication skills</li></ul>Please note, there may be occasions where the volume of applicants means we can’t take all eligible candidates to interview.&nbsp;How to applyPlease apply with your CV and Cover Letter by 23:59 on Wednesday 9th October. As part of your cover letter, please answer the following question:&nbsp;<ul><li>Tell us about a lifestyle content creator (in any area such as beauty, fashion, home styling, craft) that you admire, and what makes their content compelling to you (in no more than 250 words).</li></ul>Please note we will not accept applications without tailored cover letters.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Editorial assistant, Ebury

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 12pmSalary: £710 per weekHours: An average of 46 hours per week, normally worked over 6 days with one day off per week. This agreement will entail Sunday working and Sunday travel.&nbsp;Work alongside industry professionals, manage sound &amp; lighting, and make theatre accessible to schools across the UK in this exciting role.We are looking for a Technical Stage Manager to join the National Theatre Learning and National Partnerships Team on an 18 Week Fixed Term Contract.Touring to schools is a key component of the National Theatre Learning programme. The NT firmly believes that all young people should have access to high-quality live theatre and this programme enables them to see it in their school.Following successful schools’ tours of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Jekyll &amp; Hyde, and Shut Up, I’m Dreaming, the NT is excited to be touring a new production of The LeftBehinds, a new play co-created by Bristol playwright Ross Willis and director Ned Bennett.This 80-minute production has been specially commissioned for the National Theatre’s secondary schools tour and features a cast of 8 performers.Developed in consultation with teachers and young people, the secondary tour takes high quality theatre into priority schools to remove barriers to the artform and promote drama in the school. The production will visit schools in Doncaster, Leicester, North Devon, Outer East London and South Essex, Peterborough, Rochdale, Salford, Stoke, Sunderland, Wakefield, Wigan and Wolverhampton.There will be a stage management team of five, made up of one Company Stage Manager, one Technical Stage Manager, two Technicians, and one Assistant Stage Manager. This team is supported on an ad hoc basis by local crew should a venue present exceptional technical challenges.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Being an advocate for the National Theatre’s objectives of creating an open, diverse and inclusive working environment.</li><li>Liaising with the Producer, Production Manager, Stage Management, contractors, and all technical &amp; workshop heads of departments to support all stage and technical elements of the production.</li><li>Managing all the technical elements of the production when on tour and in the rehearsal room, liaising with the Producer, Company Stage Manager (CSM), Production Manager, and creative team throughout the process.</li><li>Reviewing recce information for each venue in advance and working with the Producing team to identify and mitigate challenges in advance of each venue.</li><li>Supporting the Company Stage Manager in planning movements of van (containing all set, props and costumes).</li><li>Leading on the unloading of the van, the get-in and fit-up of the set, LX and sound rig at the school venue each day with the Technicians and Assistant Stage Manager (ASM).</li><li>Setting up and operating the technical equipment, including operating the sound and/or lighting plots for each performance with support from the two technicians (Lighting and Sound bias) and wider stage management team as required.</li><li>Ensure all work carried out on school sites follows the highest Health &amp; Safety standards and adheres to the mitigation elements of the relevant risk assessments.</li><li>With the CSM, Technicians and ASM, being responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the set, props and technical equipment on tour.</li><li>Alongside the CSM, overseeing the get-out at the end of each performance.</li><li>Sharing the driving of the van with the stage management team as required between venues. Not all members of the SM team will need to undertake driving responsibilities so this duty may not be relevant to this post.&nbsp;</li><li>Carrying out basic day-to-day maintenance of technical equipment whilst on tour.&nbsp;</li><li>Attending a first aid training course, depending on the number of first aiders on tour.</li><li>Being an active member of the touring team, working to support and assist all stage management staff and company members, providing support and assistance to the end of the get-out in each venue.</li><li>Ensuring you follow all the guidance in all relevant NT Safeguarding policies.</li><li>Any other duties as reasonably required.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience of touring theatre in a similar role.</li><li>Have a demonstrable record in the delivery of professional productions at the highest artistic and technical level.</li><li>Dedicated and committed with excellent focus and organisational skills, with the ability to demonstrate the application of excellent project management skills.</li><li>Very strong all-round technical background with particular knowledge of sound and lighting.</li><li>Awareness of current Health &amp; Safety legislation including LOLER, risk assessment and working at height.</li><li>Interest and knowledge in sustainability and awareness of the Theatre Green Book.</li><li>Proactive in problem-solving and finding solutions. </li><li>Demonstrable experience of working in a team, with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly verbally and in written form</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills.</li><li>A calm and practical approach to technical troubleshooting.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of, or a strong interest in, touring productions to schools.</li><li>We are interested in hearing from applicants based outside of London and there will be a relocation fee allocated for rehearsals in London.</li></ul>&nbsp;We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Technical stage manager

Closing date: 25th October 2024Salary: £27,000 to £28,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;Eager to make an impact in educational publishing? Ensure high-quality content reaches learners across the globe in this fixed-term role.Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;What you'll be doingYou will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard, on schedule and within budget. You’ll be working closely with other departments, where you’ll develop great working relationships and demonstrate strong skills in conveying ideas and effectively interpreting feedback.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Managing cover corrections in InDesign as well as other design corrections as necessary</li><li>Managing multiple projects aligning with company priorities and adjusting task lists as needed</li><li>Checking files from external suppliers to ensure they meet the required standards</li><li>Preparing final files for press and archiving in Biblio DAM</li><li>Working closely with the Production Manager and Senior Reprint Editor to ensure projects are managed on time, on budget and to high quality standards, keeping all parties informed of progress.</li><li>To review Critical Stock Reports against the corrections logs to assess the need for reprint corrections, locating PDFs (or other files). Managing cover changes and other design route internal updates.</li><li>To monitor weekly Reprint Status Report and Sign-off Reports from Production and report progress, flag and manage delays</li><li>Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forNeed to be:<ul><li>Attentive to detail</li><li>A clear communicator in speech and writing</li><li>Proactive planner and problem solver</li><li>Able to cope with change</li><li>Able to manage own work on multiple projects</li><li>Able to work autonomously, adhering to procedure without close supervision</li><li>Able to work as part of a team</li><li>Quality orientated</li><li>Able to identify potential problems and propose solutions for consideration</li><li>Positive and motivated</li></ul>Skills/knowledge:<ul><li>Organisation planning</li><li>Budget management</li><li>InDesign and Adobe skills such as Photoshop</li><li>Negotiating skills</li><li>Technical knowledge of print and how books are made</li><li>Knowledge of digital products</li><li>Strong communication</li><li>Well-organised and with an eye for detail</li><li>Teamwork skills, adaptability and a ‘can-do’ attitude</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>An understanding of the publishing process and Adobe CC skills</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Experience in a relevant design or editorial environment</li><li>Basic InDesign and Adobe suite skills including Photoshop</li><li>Successful track record of delivery on time and to budget</li><li>Supplier management and negotiation skills (desirable)</li><li>Involvement in digital projects (desirable)</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Reprint assistant (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 14th October 2024Salary: £45,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;&nbsp;Craft bold campaigns and drive sales for this award-winning publisher!Quercus is a dynamic, award-winning publisher. Known as a hit-maker that regularly finds books that surprise and delight readers, we are international in our outlook and publish an exciting and diverse range of authors. From established bestsellers to new voices, what draws our publishing together is the magic ‘quirk' in Quercus: independence, flair, warmth and creativity.&nbsp;Quercus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>All publicity activities on their allocation from acquisitions, through to planning, implementation, publication and beyond. This role will cover a wide variety of titles but will have particular responsibility across Fiction and Arcadia, our international Science Fiction and Fantasy list.</li><li>Producing high profile campaigns that directly influence sales and awareness of our list</li><li>Working collaboratively alongside other publicists on joint campaigns, tours and planning</li><li>Liaising with all departments, working especially closely with their marketing counterpart on campaigns</li><li>Maintaining excellent media contacts through media meetings, event outreach and targeted pitching</li><li>Working closely with authors by being champion for their work, providing outstanding author care and maintaining excellent relationships with agents and key external stakeholders</li><li>Managing a title budget diligently and effectively</li><li>Growing our brand authors and their titles</li><li>Contributing towards imprint strategy and wider conversations relating to the list which may include acquisitions feedback, brand strategy and pitch documents and meetings</li><li>Liaise with our talented international teams on global campaigns</li><li>Creating and accompanying on author tours that both maintain excellent existing relationships with bookshops and cultural institutions as well as reaching new audiences and brining our books to fresh readerships.</li><li>Maintaining engagement with key online communities</li><li>Managing a Press Officer within the Publicity team, depending on prior management experience. This can be discussed during the recruitment process</li></ul>The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are seeking an experienced, passionate and creative senior publicist to join the award-winning Quercus Publicity Team and lead the campaigns on the impressive Quercus Fiction list. This role covers all genres, but we are especially keen to work with applicants who have a focus on fiction and have previously worked on sales-driving campaigns for brand authors, commercial titles and genre publishing. We’d love to hear from candidates who enjoy working collaboratively and calmly in a busy communications team and understand how to devise strategy, develop brand campaigns and deliver high-profile publicity events and tours.As Head of Fiction, you will be the point person on crucial imprint activity from acquisitions through to imprint strategy and be responsible for producing outstanding campaign work across on some of the list’s key titles on all media platforms.&nbsp; This role comes with line management responsibility, depending on prior management experience.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head of fiction publicity (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 24 October 2024Interviews: 6 November 2024Salary: £28,314 per annum plus benefits&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience of working with communities to make a real difference to the creation of London Museum, one of Europe's biggest cultural projects.Working with colleagues in our dynamic and friendly Engagement team, you will assist with the practical planning, coordination and day-to-day delivery of a community-led public events programme and temporary creative community space as part of the museum's Smithfield Neighbourhood Programme.This programme is a key part of our work to build strong relationships with local communities in advance of the opening of the new London Museum in West Smithfield in 2026, and to work together with community partners, participants and audiences whose experiences and voices are underrepresented in the museum’s collections and the stories we tell.Activities will include the ongoing day-to-day running of the museum's temporary creative community space, assisting with the delivery of creative projects with local residents and community groups, and supporting summer play programmes for families, community tours of the London Museum construction site and Open House weekend events.&nbsp;Main responsibilities<ul><li>Being a friendly and welcoming first point of contact for internal and external users of the temporary creative community space and building good relationships with local residents, community partners and stakeholders.</li><li>Responsible for delivering the effective day-to-day practical and administrative aspects of the space, including coordinating bookings, supporting freelancers and colleagues during activities, ordering materials and making sure equipment is available, and ensuring that the space is clean, maintained and well-organised.</li><li>Working closely with the Creative Producer, support the preparatory work prior to the temporary creative community space opening to the public, including supporting the planning and delivery of design, fit-out, community consultation and welcome events, for example by researching and building good relationships with local organisations and community groups, arranging meetings, sending out invitations to events, ordering refreshments, helping with the set up and take down of events and with event evaluation, and taking notes at meetings.</li><li>Working closely with the Creative Producer to support the delivery of activities in the local area, including a summer holiday programme of family-friendly play events, community tours of the new London Museum site and Open House events. This will include supporting the preparation of activities and events, liaising with partners and participants, and assisting in the running of activities.</li><li>Maintaining a central bank of information relating to the temporary creative community space and associated programmes, for example logging participant numbers, helping to create project, evaluation and consultation reports, and completing risk assessments, maintenance schedules, consent forms, freelancer agreements and logging partner contact details in accordance with the museum’s policies and procedures, using Microsoft Word and Excel.&nbsp;</li><li>Providing information about the programme for inclusion in progress reports to senior management and funders.</li><li>Working with other Coordinators in the department to ensure the consistent application of systems, procedures, templates and tools.</li><li>Responding to general enquiries about the programme.</li><li>Being an effective advocate for the programme internally and externally.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Previous experience of working in a museum is not required and you do not need to have academic qualifications.&nbsp;</li><li>We are looking for someone who is highly organised with great practical problem solving skills, who enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of people, and who has a passion for supporting community-led activities and projects within an arts, heritage or community setting.&nbsp;</li><li>You will have an awareness of the complexity of London's society, an appreciation of the inequalities experienced by marginalised communities, and a commitment to putting inclusion and anti-racist practice at the heart of your work.</li></ul>Please note that a detailed job description is available to download after clicking the Apply button.&nbsp;If you would like to find out more about the role, we are holding a series of 20 minute one-to-one online information sessions on 15 October 2024 from 10am-4pm. To request a time please email <a href="mailto:engagement@londonmuseum.org.uk" target="_blank">engagement@londonmuseum.org.uk</a>To apply, please click on 'Apply' where you will be directed to our online recruitment system. Applications are by application form. The closing date for applications is Thursday 24 October 2024. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview which will be held on Wednesday 6 November 2024.London Museum is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Museum of London

Engagement coordinator

Closing date: 7th October 2024 at 11:55pmSalary: £18,108 - £19,872 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting), which is pro-rated to reflect the part-time working hours.Job type: Fixed-term contract until 23 September 2025, Part-time (21 hours per week with flexible working arrangements)&nbsp;Looking for a role that mixes music and administration?The Head of Music is seeking to recruit a PA to work in the vibrant Music Department providing a full range of administrative, diary and secretarial support.&nbsp;The duties will include diary planning and travel arrangements, office and overhead management (including maintaining departmental information systems and processes), and coordinating and facilitating internal and external meetings. The post holder will be the first point of contact for any Music department-related enquiries.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Music and manage general music team administration being the first of contact for all general enquiries.</li><li>To plan the diary of the Head of Music, prioritising meetings and rearrange at own discretion where necessary to ensure maximum efficiency. Request and collate agenda/papers for regular meetings, book meeting rooms, attend and take actions as required, provide and book refreshments using Artifax, create presentations, and support the Head of Music in preparation for meetings to include Extended Directorate and Arts Group.</li><li>To log entertainment information onto the PR events calendar, coordinate receptions, and provide administrative support on invitation lists and press launches.</li><li>To plan travel arrangements for the Programming team in the UK and overseas and be responsible for processing bookings and any travel-related documentation.</li><li>To maintain records and account for credit card expenditure for the Head of Music and monitor CBIS authorisation.</li><li>To be responsible for ad hoc Artifax bookings for Music Department meetings, site visits, away days and other occasional one-off bookings.</li><li>To coordinate responses to all customer comments received by the Music Department.</li><li>To maintain the Music Department’s staffing records including attendance, annual leave and sickness records for Programming, Administration and Production in conjunction with the Senior Producer and the Head of Music.</li><li>To maintain the Music Teams BIZ page (The Nest intranet), ensure that any staffing changes have been reflected on the intranet, new starter/leaver forms have been submitted via BIZ, and update the team organisational chart in consultation with the Head of Music and Senior Producer. Provide the Music team’s submission for the staff newsletter.</li><li>To manage monthly departmental meetings and organise departmental social activities.&nbsp;</li><li>To manage the Music Department Meeting Rooms bookings and calendar.</li><li>To act as the Music Office Fire Drill representative and Health &amp; Safety Monitor.</li><li>To monitor and order stationery, consumables (e.g. printer cartridges), tea, coffee, milk, office furniture, and electrical goods as necessary. Maintain the Music Office equipment inventory.</li><li>To liaise with Facilities, IT and Engineering regarding spatial and equipment maintenance, e.g. photocopiers, printers, lighting, and to maintain a tidy office environment.</li><li>To manage the department industry membership subscriptions.</li><li>To manage and oversee the department’s overheads budget.</li><li>To liaise with production and programme teams on overtime/unsocial hours recording.</li><li>To Occasionally support the Concerts Planning department and Programming departments during busy periods e.g. with distributing ticket sales before an event, inputting information into Artifax, or helping with receptions.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Previous PA/administrative experience, preferably within Music or the Arts, and will have a demonstrable knowledge of a range of music.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven skills in implementing and maintaining office systems.&nbsp;</li><li>Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are vital, along with meticulous attention to detail.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent time management skills and display a high degree of computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office, Excel and experience of working with databases).&nbsp;</li><li>Able to take initiative and be assertive when prioritising a busy schedule.</li></ul>&nbsp;As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.*Global Majority is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or, have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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