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Closing date for applications: 30th June at 11.59pmSalary: National Living WageStart date: August 2025Hours: 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday)Duration: 7 months This exciting placement provides a hands-on opportunity to explore sales, publicity, and marketing in an independent publishing house based in Birmingham.<a href="https://theemmapress.com/" target="_blank">The Emma Press</a> is an independent publishing house based in Birmingham specialising in poetry, short fiction, essays and children’s books. It was founded in 2012 with a mission to make literature and publishing as welcoming and as accessible as possible. It publishes 7 - 10 books a year across genres and age groups, including translations, with 2025 seeing its first novels for adults, 2 poetry pamphlets, a full poetry collection, and fiction &amp; poetry books for children.&nbsp;The Emma Press was shortlisted for the British Book Awards Small Press of the Year [Midlands] in both 2024 and 2025. Its books have won prizes like the CLiPPA Award for children’s poetry, the Edge Hill Debut Prize for short story collections, and the Michael Marks Award for Best Poetry Pamphlet.&nbsp;The Emma Press also runs community participation projects, and recently received Arts Council England funding to run a Young Publishers programme in a local school and a second iteration of the Birmingham Editorial Readers Group scheme. These will take place across 2025-26.The publishing intern will take on a varied role learning key publishing skills, focussing on the sales, publicity and marketing of 2 forthcoming Emma Press novels, 1 poetry pamphlet, and 1 children’s poetry collection. They will have a focus on Publicity and Marketing while broadening out into other areas of publishing (Editing, Design, Sales). As part of a very small team, the trainee would work closely alongside the Director, completing tasks and receiving feedback. They will come away with a wide variety of valuable publishing skills and an in-depth understanding of how a small press works. What you'll learnThe trainee will begin with learning professional social media, as a good entry point to wider publishing concerns. They will then progress to sales (emails), then marketing, then publicity, submissions, editing and design. Throughout the 6 months they will attend the weekly team meetings and shadow the Director and the Founder on various strands of their work, as well as getting feedback from the Publishing Manager.Working on publicity, you will learn:<ul><li>Common methods for approaching different types of key audiences for books – including social media influencers, book reviewers, bookshops and festival programmers – and the skills to communicate with each audience.</li><li>Understand social media marketing strategies and develop their content creation ability.</li><li>To begin creating simple posts to advertise books, events and projects, and writing short targeted publicity emails to new and existing contacts in bookshops.</li><li>There will be more opportunities for designing and taking ownership of new content over time.</li></ul>You will develop:<ul><li>Creative thinking and research skills in creating lists of publicity contacts, using a book’s themes to reach less-typical and new audiences.</li><li>Self-assessment skills, analysing the successes and failures of their publicity and marketing approaches, and understand through encouraged experimentation what makes an effective social media post and publicity email.</li><li>As their first book comes to publication, they will work directly with the author, learning relationship management skills in supporting them with publicity.</li><li>Throughout, there will be opportunities to shadow the Director in meetings with authors, distributors, funders and sector partners, to gain a good understanding of the business of publishing.</li><li>There will also be regular one-to-one mentor sessions with Founder/Publisher Emma Dai’an Wright, to answer more general questions about publishing, contextualise the tasks and provide shadowing opportunities in areas such as editing and design.</li></ul> What you'll be doing<ul><li>Read the books and discuss their potential markets &amp; readers</li><li>Be coached to plan mini publicity campaigns for the launch of the books, based around influencers, reviewers, festivals, and local and national press</li><li>Learn research techniques to explore people, places and bookshops to contact about the books</li><li>Work on writing press releases and other marketing copy</li><li>Learn to create effective social media posts and schedule them</li><li>Experience liaising directly with authors to support them in their publicity</li><li>Help posting out webshop orders and publicity copies</li><li>Support planning book launch events online and in person</li><li>Answer email queries and learn to manage an inbox</li><li>Attend team meetings and shadow the Director in sector meetings</li><li>Take part in Birmingham Editorial Readers Group sessions (optional)</li></ul> What you'll bring<ul><li>Genuine enthusiasm for books in general, but also specifically knowing and liking what the Emma Press does.</li><li>The ability to communicate engagingly about books, including writing for different audiences.</li><li>Imagination and motivation to seek out and create publicity opportunities.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to bring a fresh perspective and contribute meaningfully.</li><li>Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

The Emma Press

Publishing intern

Closing date: 20th June 2025 at 12pm middaySalary: £12.60 per hour / £88.20 per dayHours: Part-time (1-2 days per week) 4th August – 16th November, then full-time 17th – 28th November. The <a href="https://lyceum.org.uk/jobs/costume-trainee-good-chance-stage-door" target="_blank">Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh</a> is offering an exciting new training and development opportunity within our costume department, for a person from a refugee or asylum-seeking background.We are looking for an individual who is passionate about costume, fashion and theatre, to join us as we prepare for our annual Christmas production, “Cinderella: A Fairytale”. This traineeship is offered in partnership with <a href="https://www.goodchance.org.uk/stagedoor" target="_blank">Good Chance’s Stage Door programme</a>.The Costume Trainee will work closely with the Set and Costume Designer, Head of Costume, Costume Supervisor and Costume Makers to help realise the costume designs for the production - starting from the presentation of the final designs, working through until opening night of the Production. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside the costume team on all aspects of costume making, sewing, cutting, dying and finishing. They will also have the opportunity to work alongside the wardrobe running team, seeing how the costume designs are implemented into the production and how dressers work with the cast to ensure they are ready to go onstage.This fixed term trainee role is being recruited by the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh to be managed in-house and will be embedded into the process, with support from Good Chance. The role will be spread across a number of weeks on a part time basis, to allow the candidate to see the entire process while doing other work or in training. Hours will then move to full time as the production goes into technical rehearsals and moves into the theatre. The role is designed to be fully flexible to allow the candidate to focus on areas of their own interest or expertise, and around other work, education or family commitments.This role is specifically aimed at candidates from a refugee or asylum-seeking background with lived experience of displacement. We’re interested in hearing from candidates with a passion for theatre, costume or fashion; no professional experience is required.As the role is part time and spread across a number of weeks, we are looking for candidates based in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the surrounding areas who are in reasonable travelling distance of central Edinburgh. The trainee will be based mainly at our costume workshops at Roseburn (near Murrayfield Stadium), our rehearsal rooms and theatre on Grindlay Street. Costume trainee schedule<ul><li>4th August – 16th November 2025 – between 1-2 days per week scheduled alongside work happening in the costume department and the candidate’s own commitments.</li><li>w/c 17th and 24th November 2025 – full time to observe technical rehearsals, previews and opening night.</li></ul>Final designs for the costumes will be presented in w/c 4th August 2025. Ideally the successful candidate will start this week and work between 1-2 days per week from then until technical rehearsals begin in w/c 17th November 2025. At this point hours would increase to full time, to allow the successful candidate to be part of the technical rehearsal, preview and opening period and gain experience of running wardrobe. This schedule would allow the successful candidate to be part of the entire making process and implementation, but is designed to be fully flexible to suit the right candidate. ResponsibilitiesThis is a training role that will be tailored to the successful candidate and their experience and interest, with mentoring throughout.Responsibilities may include:<ul><li>Supporting the costume team with any duties as required through the course of the making process, rehearsals, technical rehearsals and previews.</li><li>Sewing, cutting and dying with assistance from the costume team</li><li>Assisting with fittings</li><li>Organising costumes</li><li>Assisting with ordering and sourcing</li><li>Liaising with production team members including Stage Management team</li><li>Liaising with producers about important production developments</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A passion for costume or fashion; demonstrated by either some professional experience, or non-professional experience in sewing, making, designing, styling etc</li><li>A passion for theatre</li><li>Commitment to the values of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Good Chance.</li><li>Interest in developing their costume skills further</li><li>Confident spoken English with the ability to communicate with a wide variety of people including team members in person and suppliers over the phone</li></ul> Terms<ul><li>This role is open to creatives from a refugee or asylum-seeking background with lived experience of displacement</li><li>Fixed term role, PAYE contract</li><li>Start date: around w/c 4th August 2025</li><li>End date: around Friday 28th November 2025</li><li>Time commitment:<ul><li>1-2 days per week from 4th August – 16th November</li><li>Full time from 17th – 28th November</li><li>To be scheduled with the successful candidate</li></ul></li><li> Real Living Wage - £12.60 per hour / £88.20 per day on a PAYE basis, plus holiday pay and a 4% pension contribution</li><li>Candidates should be based in Edinburgh or within reasonable commuting distance. No financial assistance with travel or accommodation costs is available.</li><li>Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom and will be asked to supply evidence of this.</li><li>A small budget is available for professional development opportunities during the engagement, including training, tickets for theatre shows, attendance at conferences etc.</li><li>Trainees will receive both 1:1 and group support sessions, delivered by the Good Chance Theatre team as part of their traineeship experience</li></ul> Good Chance's Stage Door programmeStage Door is Good Chance's flagship programme for early-career creatives from refugee backgrounds to gain experience in the industry, nurturing the next generation of theatre professionals from across the world. This traineeship will sit as part of a new, growing development of the Stage Door programme, Stage Door 10 (SD10), which will see ten traineeships rolled out across the country this year.As part of SD10, in the autumn the Costume Trainee will have the opportunity to become part of a cohort of trainees, meeting together in the second half of the year and benefiting from networking, skills development and masterclass opportunities from Good Chance and their partners. The trainee will also receive a series of mentoring sessions from a team member at the Royal Lyceum towards the end of their placement, to support them as they consider their next steps in the theatre industry. To applyPlease send a CV and cover letter (maximum of 1 page) outlining your suitability for the role by clicking the 'Apply' button.Applications should be received by 12pm on Friday 20th June 2025.Interviews will be held in Edinburgh in w/c 30th June.Applicants are welcome to submit their applications in a format that is more accessible to them, including an audio or video recording to <a href="mailto:jobs@lyceum.org.uk" target="_blank">jobs@lyceum.org.uk</a>. If you have specific access needs to facilitate your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email <a href="mailto:jobs@lyceum.org.uk" target="_blank">jobs@lyceum.org.uk</a>&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Good Chance

Costume trainee, Cinderella: A Fairytale

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd June at 11.59pmSalary: £13.60 per hour (FTE £28,288)Hours: 3 days per week (8 hours per day) with flexible working options available – estimated to be Monday to WednesdayLocation: Hybrid, based in Banchory with travel across AberdeenshireDuration: 4 monthsStart date: 4th August 2025 Are you passionate about environmental issues, community engagement, and inclusive programming? Gain vital experience producing film events in Scotland with this exciting 4-month internship.Part of the <a href="https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/bring-film-wider-audience/bfi-film-audience-network" target="_blank">BFI Film Audience Network</a>, <a href="https://www.filmhubscotland.com/" target="_blank">Film Hub Scotland</a> is one of eight Hubs set up across the UK to extend film choice, increase and broaden film audiences, and enhance opportunities for audiences to engage with and learn about film. We support a network of like-minded film exhibitors – from film societies to multiplexes – to work together to better serve Scotland’s diverse population. We provide Hub members with a range of funding opportunities, screening programmes, training, networking events and audience research, helping Scotland’s exhibitors become truly inclusive, reaching as many new and existing audiences as possible. About the schemeThe New Producer Scheme is an exciting training opportunity for people who’d like to better understand how to produce film events for audiences in Scotland. The programme aims to provide a paid placement opportunity to work for a cinema or festival within Scotland. There are four roles available for individuals to create and produce film screening activity for an established film organisation. New Producers will be supported with training and will work closely with their Host organisation to learn all aspects of programming, marketing and delivering film screenings.This is the sixth edition of the Scheme. To date 24 participants have successfully undertaken the programme. Read about our 2023/24 cohort <a href="https://www.filmhubscotland.com/news/meet-the-new-producers/" target="_blank">here</a>, and the events from our 2024/25 cohort <a href="https://www.filmhubscotland.com/news/autumn-events-from-fhs-new-producers/)" target="_blank">here</a>. About the host organisation<a href="https://neatshows.org.uk/" target="_blank">North East Arts Touring (NEAT)</a> is a pioneering arts organisation based in rural Aberdeenshire. Since 1985, we have championed access to theatre and film in remote and rural communities through volunteer-led programming and innovative outreach. Our Community Cinema Network, launched in 2012, was Scotland’s first, and we continue to support rural venues with mobile cinema equipment hire, licensing, and marketing support. Our work spans creative projects in rural and urban areas, including initiatives supporting young promoters, aiding mental health recovery, widening access to theatre for young audiences, and supporting grassroots culture and heritage groups.We seek a New Producer to lead a climate-focused film project in collaboration with the Barn, North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN), and Aberdeen For A Fairer World (AFW). You don’t need any previous film experience, just a passion for cinema and an interest in working in the industry. Key activitiesThe New Producer will:<ul><li>Curate and deliver three screenings in rural communities while devising and providing outreach and audience development activities.</li><li>Secure screening licences.</li><li>Develop and implement a marketing plan.</li><li>Manage the project budget.</li><li>Evaluate the project's overall impact.</li><li>Training in mobile cinema operation will be provided.</li></ul> What you'll learnIn a supportive environment, the New Producers will:<ul><li>Develop skills in event production including marketing, negotiations, fundraising and curation to deliver their own events within NEAT (North East Arts Touring)’s current events delivery model.</li><li>Participate in training sessions with industry professionals and meet others on the scheme.</li><li>Gain insights into programming, audience development with accessible engagement, event marketing, and career progression.</li><li>Play an active role in programming, producing and delivering at least three film screenings and events with NEAT.</li><li>Be expected to participate in internal meetings, take part in scheme-wide learning sessions, and deliver their events in line with the host organisation’s delivery model – with all activities completed by 28th November 2025.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>Individuals who are passionate about film and curious about how the film exhibition sector in Scotland works.</li><li>You should have good communication and organisational skills, be eager to learn, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>While previous experience in film or events is not required, any involvement in creative, community, or cultural projects—whether paid or voluntary—will be helpful.</li><li>An awareness of different audiences and an interest in engaging diverse communities is a plus.</li><li>Creativity, attention to detail, and a willingness to try new things.</li><li>Formal film training or experience is not necessary, as all participants will be supported through on-the-job learning and training sessions.</li><li>There are no specific academic qualifications required. However, please note: this opportunity is not open to full-time students.</li></ul>You will be managed by NEAT’s Creative Director and supported by partner organisations. Flexible and hybrid working options are available. NEAT is committed to inclusive recruitment and fair work practices. We welcome applicants from all educational backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from those who have faced barriers to entering the film exhibition industry.&nbsp; To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Please apply by submitting a CV (no longer than one page) and a cover letter (no longer than one page) outlining how your experience and enthusiasm to work in the film exhibition industry make you a strong fit for the New Producer role. Please make sure you address the following questions in your cover letter:<ul><li>Tell us about yourself and your interest in cinema – why do you want to be a New Producer?</li><li>Tell us about a film or film event that inspires you, and why?</li><li>How would this role fit into your broader aspirations of working in film exhibition (cinemas/ film festivals)?</li><li>Please tell us why you would be interested in working for the organisation(s) you have selected.</li><li>What relevant / transferable experience or skills (work, study etc) would you bring to this role?</li></ul></li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers. We particularly encourage applications from those based in the Aberdeenshire region and from other rural areas with limited opportunities.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Film Hub Scotland

New producer

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th June at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: Hybrid with 3 days per week from London office and 2 days remote workingDuration: 12 monthsHours: 9-5:30pmStart date: July 2025 &nbsp;&nbsp;The Jamie Oliver Group is looking for an intern to join for a 12-month programme! This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door within the creative industry, working for a truly unique and exciting business.&nbsp;Set up by its visionary founder, The Jamie Oliver Group is a global and integrated food brand with a mission to help build a healthier, happier world through the joy of food. From media and restaurants to products, partnership and Ministry of Food, every part of the diverse business has a key role to play in making it easier for people to cook and enjoy better, healthier, more sustainable, and joyful meals. Whether that’s in homes, in restaurants or workplaces. A proud B Corp, Jamie Oliver Group is committed to educate and inspire people, workplaces, schools and communities all over the world, to help make better choices, one meal at a time. &nbsp;The organisation has creative teams who work on Jamie’s award-winning books, TV and digital content; industry experts who develop Jamie’s range of kitchenware, food products and partnerships; a passionate restaurant team delivering amazing dining experiences for international restaurants, the amazing Cookery School; plus the campaigns team who lead the way on social impact work.Every day at the Jamie Oliver Group brings something different. The team is always keen to try new ideas, values collaboration both internally and externally, and is driven by an ambitious mission to change the world for good through food. Their goal is to inspire individuals, businesses, and governments to make positive changes –&nbsp;at home, on the high street, in the workplace, in hospitals, and in schools.&nbsp; What you'll learn<ul><li>You’ll get to learn from experienced industry professionals.</li><li>You will be a valuable member of the team, where you’ll learn by doing, providing support across a variety of daily tasks, campaigns, projects and initiatives.</li><li>The Jamie Oliver Group works across a wide range of areas, with teams specialising in Editorial, Product Licensing, Legal, Sustainability, Social Impact, Digital, Food Development, Media Production, Marketing, and more. Your 12 month internship may sit within just one of these teams, or you may have the opportunity to work across different teams.</li><li>This will depend on the successful candidate's interests, skills and experience, and will be discussed and agreed as part of the recruitment process.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceWe are seeking a creative and driven individual who wants to pursue a career in the creative and media industry. To make a success of this internship you’ll need to be:&nbsp;<ul><li>Enthusiastic, passionate and with strong work ethics</li><li>Creative - you like to think outside the box</li><li>A strong team player - you like to be part of, and contribute to a team</li><li>Full of initiative and a good problem solver</li><li>Keen to learn and develop</li><li>Able to plan and prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines and have good attention to detail</li><li>Able to demonstrate good IT skills ideally including Google suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Presentations) </li><li>A passion for cooking and eating delicious and nutritious food</li></ul>If you are committed to developing your skills and keen to get experience in an entrepreneurial, creative and fun working environment, then we’d love to hear from you!&nbsp;You’ll receive a competitive intern salary, with a generous holiday entitlement and lots of great benefits and perks –&nbsp;including a free and delicious breakfast every morning&nbsp;and a heavily subsidised, delicious lunch cooked by in-house chefs.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Let us know in your application if you have an interest in any particular area of the Jamie Oliver Group's business</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> &nbsp;This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Jamie Oliver Group

Creative intern

Scheme dates: September - November 2025 Applications are now open for the Felicity Bryan publishing mentorship scheme, created in honour of the pre-eminent literary agent Felicity Bryan, who died in June 2020.&nbsp;Felicity was unequivocally one of the most successful and esteemed literary agents of the last few decades. She established her own literary agency in Oxford in 1988, after a career as a journalist and then as a director at Curtis Brown in London. Her clients at that time included Mary Berry and Rosamunde Pilcher, and her burgeoning commercial and critical success gave her the basis to take on new agents and staff for what has since become the largest literary agency outside London. Felicity was awarded an MBE in the 2020 New Year’s Honours for her services to publishing. She died from stomach cancer in June 2020.The scheme is aimed at anyone from an underrepresented background who is interested in pursuing a career in the publishing industry. It is designed to be accessible to anyone, no matter their circumstances, and to give a stimulating and varied introduction to the many aspects of publishing. The mentee will be paid the Oxford Living Wage for the duration of the mentorship and there will be a stipend available to cover the cost of accommodation. The scheme is generously supported by Felicity’s family, and reflects her own energetic nurturing of talent and potential in young people starting out on their careers.The mentorship will be based primarily at the Felicity Bryan Associates offices in North Oxford. It will also include a range of industry placements at our partner organisations, including:<ul><li>Little, Brown Book Group</li><li>Profile Books</li><li>Andrew Nurnberg Associates</li><li>Sylvie Zannier Literary Scouting</li><li>Forage Literary</li><li>Daunts Books Summertown</li></ul>The scheme supports one mentee; however, shortlisted candidates will be offered six months of one-to-one virtual mentoring with a member of the FBA team, who can offer advice about the industry, job applications and who will also help review CVs and cover letters. Application processTo apply you need to answer two short questions and send us your most up-to-date CV.These questions are designed to give us a bit a more information about you, your passion for books and why you feel this mentorship would be beneficial to you.Applications are open from Thursday 22nd May 2025 until midnight on Thursday 19th June 2025. Please click the 'Apply' button to email Ria at Felicity Bryan to send your application.Longlisted candidates will be invited for interview.Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short written task. Guidance on the task will be given after the interviews with the opportunity to ask questions on anything you are unsure on.The successful candidate will start on Monday 1st September 2025. Shortlisted candidatesAlongside the 3-month paid mentorship, we also offer one-to-one virtual mentoring sessions over six-months to those candidates shortlisted for the mentorship. Each shortlisted candidate will be paired with a member of the FBA staff and can get feedback on CVs, cover letters, as well as having the opportunity to ask questions about the industry. How to applyTo apply, please send the below in one document (word or PDF) by clicking the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>Your most up-to-date CV</li><li>Your answers to the below questions&nbsp;</li></ul>1. Tell us about a book you read recently (published in the last two years) that you enjoyed. What made it stand out to you? (maximum 300 words)2. Why do you want to apply for this mentorship scheme? Your answer should include information about why you feel you are from a background underrepresented in publishing and also what you want to learn about the publishing industry.&nbsp;(maximum 300 words) EligibilityApplications for the Felicity Bryan Mentorship Scheme are open to anyone over 18, based in the UK or Ireland, who considers themselves under-represented in the publishing industry on the grounds of ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender, class or any other circumstances.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Felicity Bryan Associates Literary Agency

Felicity Bryan Associates

The Felicity Bryan publishing mentorship scheme

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd June at 11.59pmTraining allowance: £1,662 (30 hours a week for 4 weeks)Start date: August 2025Working hours: 10am - 4pmDuration: 4 weeksNumber of opportunities available: 5Sign up to our <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/learn-more-webinar-british-library-training-placement-34772" target="_blank">Learn More webinar</a> on Tuesday 17th June to find out more &amp; hear tops tips on applying from the British Library team. &nbsp;Are you curious about a career in the library and creative sector? The British Library will help you start your career story with this training placement.Where else can you find Leonardo da Vinci rubbing shoulders with family recipes? Unearth the earliest world maps and this morning’s local news? Or listen to the call of a barking treefrog alongside the rallying cry of the Suffragettes?Every day, <a href="https://www.bl.uk/" target="_blank">The British Library</a>'s staff work hard to open up this vast collection for people to explore all over the UK and around the globe. They aim to employ passionate and forward-thinking people of all ages and experiences who can bring a fresh perspective to what they do. What you can expect from the programme ...The summer training placements are designed to provide a taster of the sector to uncover hidden roles and help you explore possible career options. You will be line managed by the Early Careers team who will create a programme of activities for you. You will manage your own time to attend talks alongside work tasks and group projects.Learning times are flexible and will take place between Monday – Friday. Group learning and support activities will take place between 10am and 4pm. The programme takes part onsite at the British Library so that you can experience firsthand what it is like to work at the library and network with its staff. If you would like to work from home as part of your placement, please let us know and we can aim to work this into the schedule.The British Library want this opportunity to be accessible to everyone from the above groups so a bursary will be paid fortnightly to those that participate. Key activities<ul><li>Learn from the experienced Library staff and gain experience during placement</li><li>Learn what the library and creative sector is and how The British Library fits into it through industry visits</li><li>Learn about roles and career pathways in the library and creative sector through tours and career talks</li><li>Develop skills in librarianship, engaging with audiences, supporting projects and many more</li><li>Develop your problem solving and presentation skills by completing a project with your peers to bring The British Library to life</li><li>Develop your CV, application and interview skills through CV and interview workshops</li></ul> Who we are looking forIn recruiting for this role, Creative Access is looking for interest over experience; no related experience is required for this placement.We are looking for people that are:<ul><li>Aged 16 or above</li><li>Interested in The British Library and what they do</li><li>Interested in working in the heritage, cultural and library sector in the future</li><li>Have an understanding of how the Library engages a variety of audiences through its work</li><li>Are keen to learn and reflect on their experiences</li><li>Organised and can manage time effectively</li><li>Competent in using a computer and have knowledge of MS Office or are happy to spend time developing these skills at the Library</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

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