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Closing date for applications: 12th January 2026Salary: £36,950 per annumContract: 22-month fellowship Get hands-on with National Gallery masterpieces, carrying out technical examinations and analyses of paintings while supporting major conservation and research projects.The National Gallery is pleased to offer a 22-month fellowship in the scientific department funded by the Aldama Foundation.&nbsp;The fellowship will provide an excellent development opportunity for an early career researcher. Working within a busy team, you will carry out technical examination of paintings from the National Gallery and other publicly accessible collections to support a wide range of projects.In the role, you will investigate questions that arise during conservation treatments (including condition or deterioration phenomena) and also conduct historical technical research to further our understanding of the collection. Using a range of scientific techniques within the well-equipped laboratories and studios, you will focus especially on macro X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF) scanning but also assist with other non-invasive techniques, and carry out paint sample analysis. In addition to working with other scientists, you will collaborate closely with conservators and curators. You will report and present research results internally and externally to a wide variety of audiences. Responsibilities<ul><li>Carry out technical examination of paintings using the available analytical and imaging techniques in support of conservation treatment projects or historical research projects</li><li>Conduct, under guidance and supervision, macro X -ray fluorescence scanning of paintings and subsequent data processing/interpretation. Also assist with the use of other analytical or traditional imaging methods and other non -invasive techniques</li><li>Contribute to the dissemination of the work of the Department, including publishing and presenting research outcomes internally and externally to a variety of audiences at a national and international level or via a range of routes suited to the intended audience</li><li>Conduct analysis of paint micro -samples using the range of scientific techniques available, including optical microscopy and SEM -EDX, as and when required</li><li>Interpret the results of technical examination using knowledge of artists’ practice and the chemistry, deterioration and history of use of materials in paintings, to provide expert advice to conservators and curators &nbsp;</li><li>Record and document analytical/imaging and research results in clear comprehensive reports, supplying these, with any necessary interpretation, to colleagues within and beyond the Gallery</li><li>Help provide the scientific contribution to a range of projects working with curatorial and conservation colleagues, including collaborative cataloguing programmes, exhibitions and other outputs</li><li>Contribute to on -going work to develop/improve processes and procedures in the Scientific Department (e.g. in data acquisition, processing or digital documentation)</li><li>Conduct or contribute to other project -based research projects where appropriate, to be run concurrently with wider duties</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Experience in the examination of paintings using a range of appropriate non-invasive analytical imaging techniques, and in the analysis of paint micro-samples</li><li>Strong knowledge of the materials and techniques of paintings and understanding of conservation methods and condition, to enable interpretation of the scientific results within the historical context or to answer conservation questions</li><li>Ability to produce clear, wellconstructed and comprehensive reports and to record and document analytical results with high levels of accuracy</li><li>Excellent analytical, organisational and problem solving skills to plan, prioritise and manage a busy workload so that deadlines are met, and high standards are achieved</li><li>Ability to communicate with, and to interpret data for, non-scientists/non-specialists</li><li>Able to work without the need for constant supervision, receiving general guidance and direction from the line manager, but determining day-to-day priorities and work patterns within an overall framework of deadlines and dependencies</li><li>A high level of dexterity and the ability to work safely around paintings and deal with micro-scale samples</li><li>A meticulous approach to work, with great attention to detail and record keeping</li><li>Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams but also to work independently, with initiative and motivation, whilst also knowing when it is appropriate to seek advice from senior colleagues</li><li>Collegial, collaborative, positive and proactive approach</li><li>Ability and versatility to quickly learn new skills or processes, and to adapt to new ideas and initiatives</li></ul>For more information, please refer to the attached&nbsp;job pack and explore the benefits we offer. 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.

Gallery

The National Gallery

Aldama scientific fellow

Closing date for applications: 22nd December 2025 at 9.00amSalary: £28,662 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid workingContract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2026,&nbsp;working 35 hours per weekLocation: Manchester&nbsp;Interviews: 15th and 16th January (virtual) This role is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled communicator to join Arts Council England, providing excellent customer service and helping applicants submit their strongest funding applications.We are looking to recruit an assistant to join our busy customer services team in our Manchester Office. The role is to respond to telephone, webchat and written enquiries about all aspects of Arts Council’s work to very high standards. Mainly this will be helping applicants to navigate our systems and to make the very best applications to our funding programmes. It is a busy department with strict service levels and standards of service.&nbsp;We are looking to recruit an organised, customer-focused individual who can manage multiple systems at the same time to provide excellent and helpful responses to enquiries. The candidate will be able to absorb and retain large amounts of information, juggle priorities and distribute information in an engaging and compelling way to customers from different backgrounds and abilities. Full training will be given, but it is expected that the successful candidate will have experience in customer service. If you’re looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you will be rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>You will respond to telephone, email and webchat enquiries, undertaking research where required, ensuring that a timely, cost efficient, accurate and high-quality service is being delivered to customers both internal and external</li><li>You will assist customers with all enquiries, including assisting with complex application questions, helping applicants to balance budgets and give technical advice and support on Arts Council’s application systems</li><li>You will build and maintain relationships with colleagues throughout the organisation: maintaining an overview of corporate projects and initiatives, ensuring that you have sufficient knowledge to pass this information on to customers and colleagues. You will also identify gaps in information resources and work with officers customer services and head of customer services to fill them, with a focus on improving the service every time</li><li>You will be a champion of Grantium (our grant management system) and all of our systems. You will give guidance and advice to external customers on this to enable them to make applications</li><li>You will develop a comprehensive knowledge of National Lottery Project Grants, and all other Arts Council programmes in order to provide outstanding customer service enabling customers to make the best possible quality applications</li><li>You will undertake specified project work and research where required to develop and enhance the quality of service to the customer</li><li>You will resolve customer problems pre and post applications, taking ownership of issues and ensuring that the customer is kept informed of progress and resolution is reached within the appropriate service level targets</li><li>You will work with the officers, customer services to undertake project work to improve the quality of service to customers and help build relationships and advocacy of the customer services team across the organisation</li><li>You will act as an advocate for the Arts Council, representing customer services at meetings and deputising for the officers, customer services where appropriate</li><li>You will assist in monitoring the service and will be providing administrative support to the head of customer services and officers</li><li>You will combine your ability to provide an excellent customer service with a flexibility and curiosity to work beyond this area of work, contributing to areas outside of your daily responsibilities within the customer services team’s activities</li><li>You will expect to work to strict deadlines and service levels and be happy to have your work regularly quality assured to ensure we are providing high-quality, consistent service to every customer. You will continually enhance your knowledge and expertise as new programmes and information are released</li><li>You will understand that to offer the best service the customer services may sometime need to work flexibly: your core hours will be Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm, majority of time will be working on the telephone and in the Manchester office</li><li>You will contribute to the organisation’s commitment to diversity and its implications for the arts, promoting a diversity perspective in all aspects of the post’s objectives and activities</li><li>You will contribute to a positive working culture in the organisation by taking a proactive approach to learning, responding to change, inclusive practice, and environmental responsibility</li><li>You will reflect the Nolan Principles of Public Life and the Arts Council's values with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>To succeed in this role, you will have experience of providing excellent customer experience on the telephone and in writing, in a professional environment</li><li>You will have an awareness of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information acts and how they apply to enquiries activities coupled with the ability to provide accessible formats to meet the needs of customers with disabilities and speakers of languages other than English</li><li>You will have a good IT knowledge, including using MS Excel and the ability to learn new systems and use multiple systems at one time</li><li>You will be able to guide and advise customers on basic IT matters and resolve technical problems to enable them to make a quality application and also have the ability to learn, interpret and retain complex information and find solutions</li><li>You will have the experience and skills to handle difficult calls or emails from frustrated customers, some of whom find making applications challenging, or may be unhappy with decisions we have made</li><li>You will be organised with the ability to work on own initiative and juggle multiple priorities, exercising effective judgement when managing complex tasks</li><li>You will have good interpersonal and communication skills – both speaking and in writing – and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a confident and engaging manner and influence individuals over whom there is no formal line-management relationship, championing and promoting new ideas that contribute to the aims of the organisation</li><li>You will be able to gather and analyse information and offer customer-centric solutions to users of the service. You will be able to translate complex information using plain English and adapt your communication style to customers from every background and capability in an engaging and informative way. You will also have a good understanding of the Arts Council’s duty as a public body under current diversity legislation, the current diversity agenda and its relationship to the arts.</li></ul>To view the job description and the recruitment pack, which outlines more details about working for Arts Council, please click 'Apply'. Additional informationArts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility. The role will be based in Manchester; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week.&nbsp;Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits/arts-council-retirement-plan" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp; Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website&nbsp;<a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our&nbsp;application&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/jobs-and-careers/guidance-how-apply-and-recruitment-selection-process?auHash=QxcNlYWvlwWHSvfWsepqRpAoDWLrA_6kG7PPnLT8CMY#t-in-page-nav-1" target="_blank">Guidance: How to apply and recruitment selection process | Arts Council England</a> and more about our commitment to diversity on our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/developing-creativity-and-culture/diversity" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp; Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Arts Council England

Assistant, customer service

Closing date for applications: 9th January 2026 at 10.00amSalary: £30,000 per annumContract: Fixed-term for 12 months Join the team at an award-winning dance-theatre company, providing essential admin and logistical support that powers its artistic vision and keeps productions running smoothly.Working closely across all teams the company assistant will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by providing quality administrative and logistical support across the Company’s activities.&nbsp;Matthew Bourne's New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.This is an important role at the centre of the New Adventures team. The role provides general administration and personal assistant (PA) duties to the senior management team and works closely with all areas of the organisation to ensure the smooth delivery of our activity and&nbsp;the efficient day-to-day running of the organisation.&nbsp; ResponsibilitiesAdministration and coordination<ul><li>﻿﻿Act as the main point of contact for the New Adventures office including being the first point of contact for enquiries by telephone and by email</li><li>﻿﻿Support with enabling clear and sufficient communication amongst the team, including the sharing of calendars, diary management for the executive director and occasionally other members of the senior management team (SMT), and regular updating of shared information - this also includes arranging appointments and meetings internally and externally</li><li>﻿﻿Supporting SMT to book travel and accommodation and processing expense claims as required and in line with company policy</li><li>﻿﻿Collate information from colleagues to produce and distribute our internal company diary document and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system to help to better facilitate internal communications across the organisation</li><li>Support the operations manager with use of office space by managing room bookings and the office diary and supporting general management with access to the studio when needed</li><li>﻿﻿Take minutes of subcommittees (if needed), working groups and other meetings and circulate them to the team, and arrange links for hybrid versions of these meetings</li><li>﻿﻿Carry out research as required by the operations manager or SMT</li><li>﻿﻿Take a lead on organising internal company events and away days, booking event spaces and arranging hospitality. This includes birthday cards and gifts for staff throughout the year</li><li>﻿﻿To lead on merchandise coordination which includes overseeing/managing the merchandise operation and looking for opportunities to maximise sales</li><li>﻿﻿Support the operations manager to ensure that contracts or agreements are in place with all partners and freelancers including through maintenance of the centralised contracts log</li><li>﻿﻿Support with the administration and delivery of designated activity, from booking travel, accommodation and equipment and communications support, to supporting the pastoral care of participants during workshops or residencies as required</li></ul>Finance and operations<ul><li>﻿﻿Manage the day to day running of the office and store cupboard ensuring that it is always safe, clean, and presentable</li><li>﻿﻿Oversee the maintenance of office services and equipment including being responsible for the administration of equipment hire externally and in-house</li><li>﻿﻿Oversee the office IT facilities, providing basic troubleshooting and liaising with the operations manager/IT consultant as required</li><li>﻿﻿Deal with dost and arrange couriers</li><li>﻿﻿Keep the office stocked with supplies, such as stationery and refreshments</li><li>﻿﻿Book meeting rooms and facilities as needed</li><li>﻿﻿Meet and greet visitors, managing appointments at the office and provide refreshments</li><li>﻿﻿Supporting when required with finance related tasks including ensuring the correct and timely operation of certain aspects of the computerised purchase ledger (including processing invoices and credit card/soldo card administration)</li></ul>General<ul><li>﻿﻿Take an active role in your continuing professional development, identifying relevant training and professional development opportunities</li><li>﻿﻿To always work in accordance with New Adventures' Environmental Policy and Action Plan and to proactively develop and encourage environmentally sustainable practice</li><li>﻿﻿To embody the New Adventures Equality Plan, Dignity at Work Policy and any other policies or plans New Adventures may introduce in the future</li></ul>Advocacy<ul><li>Attend premieres, press nights and important company performances and events as required</li><li>﻿﻿Always act as an advocate for the company</li><li>﻿﻿Attend industry events as a representative of the company</li><li>﻿﻿On occasion tour with the company and represent the company at the presenting venues with overnight stays as required</li></ul>Other<ul><li>﻿﻿To always act in the best interests of New Adventures</li><li>﻿﻿To be an enthusiastic advocate of New Adventures and have a thorough understanding of the company's mission, vision and aims</li><li>﻿﻿Other duties as reasonably required by your line</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Experience in administration, or training relevant to an administrative role, ideally within the arts or charity sectors</li><li>Confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly (e.g., CRM platforms, accounting software)</li><li>﻿﻿Demonstrable ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities</li><li>Experience communicating professionally with a broad range of stakeholders</li><li>﻿﻿Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively</li><li>Positive, approachable attitude with a willingness to support colleagues across the organisation</li><li>﻿﻿High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work</li><li>A confident, tactful communicator with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Proactive, able to plan ahead and solve problems, and respond to changing priorities</li><li>Flexible and able to work effectively both independently and within a small team</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of professional documents</li><li>An interest in and understanding of the arts and cultural sector</li></ul>We will be using this to shortlist applicants. There may be some questions here that you can't confidently answer 'yes' to - don't be put off by this. If you still feel that you could do the job well, we want to hear from you.Please see the job pack on our website for a full job description and person specification. 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.

New Adventures

Company assistant

Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026Salary: £30,000 per year Looking to advance your directing career? This year-long role at the Donmar offers hands-on experience across rehearsals, casting, programming, and artistic leadership.The resident assistant director (RAD) is an opportunity for an outstanding theatre director in the early stages of their career to be embedded at the Donmar for a year. The RAD will develop extensive skills, craft, and knowledge around directing; from casting, in rehearsals, through to the running of shows, working with directors and actors of the highest calibre. The RAD will also experience and contribute to the workings of one of the UK’s leading producing theatres, and cultivate their skills as an artistic leader of the future. The RAD scheme has been integral to the Donmar through its thirty-year history. Former resident assistant directors have gone on to become leading directors and artistic leaders.Across the year, the RAD will spend the majority of their time assisting on productions. They will assist on a minimum of 4 shows. Primary duties include: supporting the running of rehearsals, technical rehearsals and previews, and noting the show once it is running. They will balance their time with duties in the office as an integral part of the theatre staff. The RAD will sit in the artistic team. They will be involved in literary duties, casting duties, and will contribute to programming meetings. In addition, there is the opportunity to learn from a range of departments e.g. marketing, development, producing.We are looking for a passionate, ambitious, highly self-motivated and driven individual who thrives in a busy and fast-paced environment and who is interested in gaining a foundation in artistic leadership and the running of a building. This is not an entry level position. The role is intended as a bridge from assistant roles to associate/staff directing roles and making your own work as a director. The aim of the role is to give a rounded experience of the different component parts of a busy producing theatre and to give an introduction to the skills and considerations of artistic leadership.&nbsp; This role will suit someone…<ul><li>Looking to build themselves for a strong understanding of the theatre industry and the key role that assistant directors/directors play at the Donmar and within the sector at large</li><li>Eager to experience of day-to-day running of a rehearsal room in a producing theatre</li><li>Who is confident in communicating with a variety of people including creative leads, freelance technical &amp; stage management teams, performers, administrative staff and supporters &amp; donors</li><li>Excited to take part in cross-departmental mentorship and company-wide investment in your professional development</li><li>Wants access to a thriving and active Donmar trainee alumni community</li></ul> ResponsibilitiesWorking as an assistant director on productions, which includes:<ul><li>Supporting the director during rehearsals and with preliminary preparation</li><li>Supporting stage management with tasks and scheduling</li><li>Supporting the cast as necessary during both rehearsals and through the run</li><li>Noting the production at least twice a week and feeding back to the director</li><li>A bridge between the office and the rehearsal room, feeding back to the artistic team</li><li>Managing production seat allocation during tech and previews</li><li>Attending post-show discussions, development events, other events as required</li><li>Work with understudies when required</li></ul>Working with the artistic team which includes:<ul><li>Reading scripts and feeding back in artistic meetings</li><li>Attending shows and reporting back</li><li>Some administration of scripts / correspondence</li><li>Contributing to programming conversations</li><li>Uphold values around EDI alongside all other Donmar Staff</li></ul>Working with the casting department which includes:<ul><li>Supporting the casting director with actor lists</li><li>Undertaking research for the casting director</li><li>Attending shows or showcases</li><li>Attending auditions, general meetings, readings</li></ul>Working with development and participation departments which includes:&nbsp;<ul><li>Facilitating workshops, talks and other events with young people</li><li>Delivering Q&amp;A sessions with young people, community groups and sponsors</li><li>Other duties to assist the Donmar office as may reasonably be required&nbsp;</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and we may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.&nbsp; Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceAssessed at Application - essential<ul><li>Experience of directing your own work; at least one fully realised professional production*</li><li>Experience of being an assistant director on at least three professional theatre productions*</li><li>Demonstrate a clear commitment to a career as a theatre director, standing at the point of gaining larger-scale assisting credits, associate director roles, and making your own work at professional venues</li><li>Articulation of what your creative skillset brings to the rehearsal room and how you apply it to support the rehearsal process</li><li>An understanding of the work and ethos of the Donmar Warehouse</li></ul>*NB - (For the purposes of this application we are defining a professional production as being a full-length piece performed by paid actors for a run of 2 weeks or more)&nbsp; Reviewed at application and assessed at interview - essential<ul><li>A strong interest in how a producing theatre is run and the role of artistic leadership</li><li>Be able to illustrate where your working practice and/or the stories you tell show a commitment to inclusion and diversity</li><li>Excellent communication and administration skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise, work well under pressure and adapt to new situations</li><li>A proactive and positive attitude</li><li>Ability to work independently and under your own initiative</li><li>Embrace both rehearsal-room and office-based activities and balance tasks for both settings</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Has worked as an assistant director on productions at medium / large scales</li><li>Experience of script reading</li><li>Experience of running workshops / working with young people</li><li>Experience of working with understudies</li></ul> Additional informationThis is an intensive full-time training role so it will not be possible to be released to work on major freelance projects outside of the contract. However, it is possible to use leave days for smaller projects e.g. readings, workshops. We recognise that candidates may have other commitments and encourage you to discuss anything that might impact your availability at interview.Benefits:<ul><li>Enhanced holiday scheme with 25 days a year plus 8 Bank Holidays.</li><li>Annual Birthday leave.</li><li>Benefits (post-probation and dependant on length of service)</li><li>6% employer pension contribution as part of the Donmar’s stakeholder pension scheme.</li><li>Season ticket loan (travel)</li><li>Subsidised local gym membership</li><li>£25 towards annual eye tests</li><li>Employee welfare programme</li><li>Cycle to work bike loan scheme</li><li>Discount at Donmar bar on food and drinks</li><li>Complimentary tickets to attend Donmar performances</li><li>All staff training and professional development programme</li></ul> To apply, you will need to submit an up to date CV and complete the online form including Credits &amp; Productions, Supporting Statement Questions and Equal Opportunity Monitoring data via our Careers Page. We believe that representation matters; diversity of identity, of perspective and of lived experience enriches our work and our lives. We recognise that the Donmar and the wider theatre industry is not representative of contemporary society in terms of workforce, artists and audience. We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Donmar Warehouse

Resident assistant director

Closing date for applications: 23rd December 2025Contract: 12-month fixed-termLocations: We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely Join the team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account.&nbsp;Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.We are now looking for a commissioning editor to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://advertising.theguardian.com/advertise/partnerships" target="_blank">Guardian Labs</a> team for a 12-month fixed-term contract or internal secondment. You’ll commission and produce branded content from a diverse range of contributors for Guardian channels, including print, digital and social. You’ll work with clients, advertising agencies and the wider Labs team to translate brand objectives into compelling content in line with the Guardian’s values and editorial standards. Responsibilities<ul><li>Commissioning, researching, creating and editing branded content from a diverse range of contributors - from print and digital articles to social campaigns</li><li>Working with influencers, journalists and agents on interviews and collaborations</li><li>Working on advertising pitches to ensure high-quality, varied ideas across all Guardian formats that adhere to Guardian values</li><li>Using data to deliver the best for our audience and our clients</li><li>Attending pitches and client meetings in person and remotely, including presenting ideas</li><li>Working with clients, advertising agencies and the wider department to ensure work matches the high Guardian standard and values, and translates brand objectives into compelling content</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Experience in print and digital commissioning/editing in a features, news and/or commercial environment</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge or interest in social and multimedia content</li><li>Experience with production, sub-editing and content management systems</li><li>Experience of using web analytics tools</li><li>Able to work in a fast paced environment, adapting to rapidly changing circumstances in order to meet hitting production deadlines</li><li>A strong understanding of the Guardian and what it stands for</li></ul> How to applyTo apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Benefits at the GuardianYou'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.You are entitled to&nbsp; life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Additional informationWe want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.&nbsp;We actively encourage applications from candidates who traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Guardian

Commissioning editor, Guardian Labs

Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026Salary: c.£42,000 pa depending on experienceContract: 13-month fixed-term Are you passionate about children's books and ready to take your marketing career to the next level? Lead campaigns for some of the most beloved children's titles at Bloomsbury.Bloomsbury Children’s is looking for a creative and ambitious senior marketing manager to join our team for a 13-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing manager, or a senior marketing manager with a passion for children’s books to take a step-up or across in their career.Bloomsbury is the home to many bestselling children’s brands and authors across picture books, middle-grade, YA and graphic novels, such as Harry Potter, Katherine Rundell, Tom Percival, Michael Rosen, Lex Croucher, and Kalynn Bayron. Reporting to the children’s marketing director, the senior marketing manager will create and implement integrated marketing campaigns across the children’s list and will manage a junior member of the marketing team.&nbsp; Responsibiltes<ul><li>Create, implement, manage and analyse campaigns which use the full marketing mix to drive sales of our children’s books</li><li>Act as a key voice and driver in the strategy for allocated brand and author properties</li><li>Contribute to conversations and drive thinking around wider publishing strategy, list shape and acquisitions</li><li>Proactively pursue marketing opportunities with brand partners, media partners and key stakeholders to increase brand visibility</li><li>Support a culture of collaboration, working closely with our publicity, sales and editorial teams</li><li>Build, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with authors, agents and publishing partners</li><li>Understand the importance of social media and digital activity as part of campaigns, working with the internal digital teams to drive children’s priorities and to create holistic campaign strategies across online/social and print</li><li>Manage individual title marketing budgets and work with the marketing director to strategically set budgets for titles and to adjust reactively as opportunities arise</li><li>Line-manage the children’s marketing assistant</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience and knowledge of marketing children's brands to family audiences, and a demonstrable passion for children's books</li><li>Line-management experience ideal</li><li>Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders such as authors, editors, freelancer designers/animators, media agencies</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the marketing mix, including digital and traditional advertising, catalogues, promotional activity and research</li><li>Experience of working successfully with third parties on innovative marketing partnerships and initiatives</li><li>Ability to multi-task and work on several different projects simultaneously</li><li>Excellent inter-personal, presentation and organisational skills, in addition to creative flair</li><li>Strong knowledge of current marketing best practices, trends and opportunities across on/offline platforms</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time, 13-month fixed-term contract position to start mid-late March, depending on availability. The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to human resources (Word or PDF format only) via the URL/our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Monday 5th January 2026. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bloomsbury benefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Learning &amp; Development -&nbsp;Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal &amp; IPG Skills Hub</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Ride to Work Scheme</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li><li>EAP Advice and Counselling</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources. Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Senior marketing manager Bloomsbury Children's - 13 month FTC

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026Salary: £28,500 pa.Contract: Full-time, six-month contractStart date: Immediate, subject to notice Help administer, coordinate, and promote creative writing courses that support aspiring writers, while providing exceptional support to students, tutors, and the wider creative community.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a smart newcomer to join our small team, which provides innovative and highly successful creative writing courses to aspiring writers, online and in London.This role centres on the smooth running of our online and London-based courses, as well as our Breakthrough Writers’ Programme for under-represented writers. Your focus will be on course administration and student care, supporting the work of our courses management team. You will also help support the marketing and digital team, assisting with the creation of social media and website content. You’ll answer queries from our growing community of aspiring writers and students through our student queries inbox, social media channels and phones calls.You’ll be based at our central London offices, but please note we are currently using a hybrid working pattern which involves a minimum of three days a week in the office with some working from home, subject to ongoing review. Responsibilities&nbsp;Courses management duties &nbsp;<ul><li>Student care and communication: monitoring the busy main student inbox and phoneline, providing support to existing students and dealing with customer enquiries.</li><li>Course administration: providing administrative support to the courses team in the delivery of all our online and London-based courses and our reports and mentoring services, developing a strong sense of student satisfaction and reporting any potential issues to the relevant course manager. Including but not limited to: invoicing and chasing payments, distributing key course information to tutors and students, diarising speaker sessions, hosting guest speaker sessions, booking rooms and setting up classrooms for London-based courses, keeping the team diary updated, arranging and supporting meetings and events, liaising with Curtis Brown and C&amp;W’s book department. &nbsp;</li><li>Online onboarding: Responsible for the onboarding of students to our shorter online courses, utilising pre-designed email flows in our Klaviyo system. Supporting tutors and students with sharing resources and work, and offering technical support to students. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Reports and tutorials: key responsibility as point person for end-of-course reports, including collating students’ work, liaising with editors and monitoring the quality of editor feedback. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Online learning platform: uploading and checking course content on our dedicated learning platform and student forum, including formatting and updating course materials, supporting tutors and students with sharing resources and work, and offering technical support to students. &nbsp;</li><li>Course selection: taking part in reading and discussing course applications with the CBC team to support the process of student selection, as well as providing administrative support for the selection process.&nbsp;</li></ul>Marketing &amp; sales duties<ul><li>Customer satisfaction: collecting customer feedback via surveys and email, analysing the results to help the CBC team innovate with improvements, add-ons and new services – growing customer loyalty, repeat purchases, and sales through personal recommendations.</li><li>Updating website material: assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the CBC Ecommerce website. Including updating courses and product descriptions and promotional copy, ensuring good SEO and links. Blogging on matters of interest to students and new writers. &nbsp;</li><li>Social media: help in monitoring CBC’s social media channels (currently X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads and TikTok), seeking to build on engagement and further develop our social media presence.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other duties&nbsp;<ul><li>Each member of staff must be adaptable and must pitch in where necessary to ensure our courses are promoted and delivered effectively, including covering the essential work of other staff during absence, and any other duties as the managing director may reasonably determine from time to time.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Confident, clear and sensitive communication skills</li><li>Strong administrative skills and attention to detail in your work</li><li>The ability to write engaging, tailored copy</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li><li>Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure</li><li>Experience using social media (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTube)</li><li>Experience of using website CMS (customer service management)</li><li>Strong planning and problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude</li><li>An interest in the creative arts – particularly books and publishing</li><li>An innovative thinker with the desire to keep learning</li><li>A self-starter with a strong work ethic</li><li>An avid reader</li><li>A confident, warm personality – a person who inspires trust</li><li>Enthusiastic to work in a small team – drawn to the flexibility, pace and creativity this enables</li></ul> Additional informationPlease note, this role is a fixed-term contract for a minimum of 6 months.You must be either a British citizen or already have the right to work here (you will be asked to provide original documentation as evidence of this). Unfortunately, Curtis Brown Creative is unable to help with work permits, finding accommodation or travel costs.To apply, please send these materials as a Word of PDF document to the email given on our website via the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>Your CV</li><li>A covering letter (please include details of the dates you are available to start)</li><li>A sample blog post, written by you, which could potentially be used on the Curtis Brown Creative website. We suggest you choose a topic of interest to aspiring novelists who might be considering applying to one of our courses (Hint: our blog posts which offer writing tips/advice all come from our tutors, agents and published authors – don’t be tempted to write a blog post which gives writing advice yourself unless you have an appropriate level of experience).</li></ul>Those selected for interview will be asked to complete a further written test. Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 12 January (and will be conducted in person at our London offices or via Zoom). We aim to build a creative environment that celebrates the differences of our students and colleagues, offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. In our role as conduits and champions of cultural expressions we are conscious of our responsibility to reflect the world around us. This means making a considered effort to create an inclusive culture in the workplace and promote opportunities for the broadest possible range of talent. We welcome all applications from people with interesting ideas, skills and experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date for applications: 22nd December 2025Salary: £31,041 per annumContract: 12-month fixed-term&nbsp; Launch your publicity career at a global children's publisher! This entry-level role is your chance to join a supportive and creative team promoting a high-profile list of books, award-winning brands, and exciting authors.Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY® series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Ravena Guron – with everything from Sticker Dolly Dressing to Philosophy for Beginners in between. Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books globally, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, but which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.UK marketing and publicity department is a close-working and collaborative team of 10 who create innovative and award-winning marketing and publicity campaigns. The publicity team maintain and develop the reputation of the Usborne brand, publicising and promoting Usborne books, series, sub-brands and authors, with the overall aim of increasing sales.We are looking for an organised, reliable and outgoing individual to join us as a publicity assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This entry-level role is ideal for someone eager to begin a career in PR within children’s publishing. Working at the heart of the publicity team, you will provide essential administrative support to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly, while helping to promote Usborne’s high-profile list of fiction, non-fiction and baby and pre-school titles, along with our multi award-winning brands and authors. Reporting to the head of publicity, you will be part of a supportive, creative department where everyone’s ideas are welcome and valued. Responsibilities<ul><li>To maintain a range of PR systems, from our contacts database to our media monitoring to our awards submissions, and to coordinate mailings to media, booksellers, content creators, and industry contacts</li><li>Coordinate regular awards submissions, sending sample copies to judges and assets for shortlist promotions. Communicate longlist, shortlist and wins externally and internally.</li><li>Booking all author and publicity staff travel and accommodation for one-off events, award ceremonies, book tours and book festivals and conferences. Compiling schedules for these and updating and circulating the events diary</li><li>To create and provide regular publicity communications, including seasonal press releases, pitch presentations, newsletters and internal updates</li><li>Processing purchasing orders and invoices and submitting monthly expenses, adding to budget tracker</li><li>Responding to ad hoc press office queries, emailing follow-up assets and posting out books</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Excellent organisation and time management skills, and the ability to constantly prioritise in a busy and sometimes pressurised environment</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creative flair</li><li>Existing strong interpersonal skills and&nbsp;confidence to build and maintain relationships with internal colleagues (including those from outside of your immediate department), booksellers, librarians, content creators, other key contacts and&nbsp;above all our authors</li><li>Excellent administrative skills</li><li>Good understanding of traditional and digital media including social media</li><li>Flexibility to travel and work outside of normal office hours when necessary (including overnight stays, evening and weekend work)</li><li>Trustworthy and reliable, friendly and outgoing</li><li>A genuine desire to work in PR within children’s publishing</li><li>Lots of enthusiasm</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>MA in Publishing</li><li>Basic design skills&nbsp;</li></ul> Location and benefitsThis role is based in our London, Farringdon office and we work a 35-hour working week. After a successful initial induction period (where we require new staff to work in the office for 4-5 days per week) we then operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home subject to business need, which optimises our opportunities for creative collaboration and contact with our colleagues.We offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders</li><li>Healthcare Cashback scheme</li><li>Virtual GP service</li><li>Enhanced Family Friendly benefits</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day</li><li>Rewards and Discount services and shopping</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books</li></ul> Recruitment processWe are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the point of application. Due to the Christmas period we will have a longer application period than usual, therefore we may not commence shortlisting candidates until early January 2026. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process. Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Usborne Publishing

Publicity assistant - 12 month FTC

Closing date for applications: 19th December 2025 at 12.00pmSalary: £38,080 to £42,150 inclusive of Inner London Weighting (pro rata)Contractual hours: 21 hours, 3 day per week, up to 12 months FTC Help deliver world-class London Symphony Orchestra music events at the Barbican!The Barbican Music Department are looking for a highly motivated and experienced production coordinator to join our production team on a maternity cover contract.The role will be supporting the production team in the coordination and management of London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) music events. Working across all genres of the LSO music programme on events and festivals in the Barbican Hall and ancillary areas, relating to planning and logistics and contributing to the delivery of their Barbican productions to the highest technical and artistic standard, and, may on occasion, be called upon for on-the-day attendance and management cover for certain events.We are seeking a resourceful and dynamic individual with a genuine passion for the live arts industry (specifically music), who has some relevant experience of working in an artistic environment and the delivery of creative projects Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>You will have great written communication skills with attention to detail and the ability to organise complex itineraries in relation to live music events planning.</li><li>You will have experience of coordinating and supporting live arts events/creative projects to the highest standard.</li><li>You will be flexible and proactive in your approach and able to work under pressure in a multitask environment as part of a team.</li><li>You will have an understanding of international standards, and knowledge of the technical and production elements involved in live music.</li><li>You will have great communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with contract partners, artists and Barbican staff.</li></ul>To view the full job description and person specification, please see the ‘Job Information Pack’ via the 'Apply' button. As a team and an organisation, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and would welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those currently underrepresented in the arts. We are also a member of Disability Confident scheme, and you will have an opportunity to indicate if you would like to be considered through this scheme in the application process.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Production coordinator (LSO events) - part time, up to 12 month FTC

Closing date for applications: 18th December 2025Salary: £35,000-£42,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Drive global sales for bestselling books, connecting a diverse range of authors with readers across the world.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools. What you'll be doingHachette UK, one of the leading book publishers in the UK, is looking for a highly organised and self-motivated international sales &amp; product manager to cover a period of parental leave. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the group international sales department on a FTC.Reporting to the international sales &amp; product director you will be responsible for sales of Hodder&nbsp;books in Australia and New Zealand, South Africa and India as well as working closely with our open market sales team to ensure that they have the key information and material they need to make a success of those lists in their markets.Key tasks:<ul><li>Achieve and exceed budgeted international sales for Hodder being directly responsible for ANZ, SA and India and working with the international team in other markets.</li><li>Be the voice of international in key internal meetings and provide market information where relevant</li><li>Set sales budgets at a title level, and provide acquisitions numbers and feedback</li><li>Curate and present the lists to ANZ, SA and India and international teams</li><li>Be in constant communication with the international product and sales teams as well as divisional editorial, marketing and publicity teams</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe’re looking for a calm, confident team player who has excellent communication and organisational skills, great commercial acumen, attention to detail, an ability to multi-task and prioritise, and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-moving sales environment.&nbsp;Presentation skills are a must, and you must be as happy working autonomously as working as part of a team, with exceptional people-skills and an ability to influence and empathise. We need someone who is self-motivated, committed, loves books and can talk about them with conviction and passion whether it’s fiction or non-fiction. Previous sales experience is a must as well as knowledge of the publishing industry, ideally in international markets. Familiarity with trends and opportunities within these markets is desirable.You’ll need to be proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), comfortable working with numbers and sales budgets and ideally have some experience with Biblio.&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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know. The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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