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Closing date: 1st September 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: National Living WageDuration: 6 monthsWorking pattern: Part-time working 3 days per week (Ideal working days are Thursday and Friday, with a flexible third day)Location: EdinburghStart date: 30th September 2024&nbsp;Learn invaluable skills in creative facilitation and be part of an inspiring, children's rights-focused arts initiative with this exciting 6-month internship!<a href="https://www.imaginate.org.uk/" target="_blank">Imaginate</a> is Scotland's national charity that presents, develops and celebrates inspiring theatre and dance performances for children and young people. The organisation works year-round with schools and community groups on projects such as their flagship Creative Encounters project, they produce the Edinburgh International Children's Festival: an annual celebration of world-class theatre and dance performances for young audiences, and provide development opportunities, projects and international exchange for artists and freelancers in the young audiences sector.&nbsp;The Trainee Creative Facilitator will work on Creative Encounters, a partnership project with North Edinburgh Arts in which children commission artists to make new theatre and/or dance performances for the North Edinburgh Community Festival and the Children’s Festival Family Encounters Day.&nbsp;The participating children lead on the selection process (reading applications, shortlisting, interviewing and then choosing artists) and inform and shape the creation of the performances.&nbsp;It is an exciting time to join this project as it heads into its third year as the trainee will be able to work with children, artists and Imaginate staff to support the creation of three new theatre/dance commissions.&nbsp;There are opportunities to gain experience across Imaginate’s community and schools projects, and artist development programmes including free places on Imaginate workshops and access to their 'Go &amp; See Fund' to cover the cost of seeing performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>Facilitation skills – You will work alongside your mentor (Lou Brodie, Creative Projects Facilitator) to learn about innovative tools and techniques needed to help children and young people work together to think differently, and collectively shape new solutions.</li><li>Children’s rights – You will explore the UN Convention on Rights of a Child with a focus on where it intersects with arts and culture as well as taking part in Creative Encounters sessions sharing children’s rights knowledge with the children. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Child protection and safeguarding training – You will learn about child protection and safeguarding when working with children and young people (both in school settings and in out of school groups).&nbsp;This will include doing an NSPCC online course in child protection, taking part in in-house training led by Imaginate's DCPO/Senior Producer, Pamela Walker, and through mentoring with Lou Brodie.&nbsp;You will receive a Disclosure Scotland PVG certificate to take on to future employment.&nbsp;</li><li>Trauma-informed practice – You will be offered time and support to learn about trauma-informed practice including this <a href="https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/37898/national-trauma-training-programme/trauma-informed" target="_blank">Level 1 training with NHS Scotland</a>. &nbsp;</li><li>Networking and connections – You will be invited to all Imaginate sector networking and social events offering a great opportunity to make connections for future work.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Other – You will have time to meet with members of the Imaginate team to learn about areas of work that are of interest such as producing, tour booking, festival management, project coordination, marketing, finance, working in a school setting, policy writing and organisational strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;How you will learn<ul><li>Attend the regular Creative Encounters group sessions.</li><li>Take part in Creative Encounters project planning.</li><li>Observe project budgeting with the team.</li><li>Take part in sessions and project evaluation and documentation.</li><li>Take part in a bespoke programme of training through Imaginate.</li><li>Attend regular meetings with Line Manager and with Mentor.</li><li>Attend Imaginate Team Update Meetings and other meetings of interest.</li><li>See theatre and dance performances for children and young people.</li><li>Keep a learning diary to document training and learning.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Enthusiasm about developing facilitation skills and a career in creative facilitation.</li><li>A passion for theatre and dance.</li><li>Interest in working with children and young people.</li><li>Committed to creating safe and positive spaces for children and young people and sharing in Imaginate’s values of being curious, friendly, open and compassionate.</li></ul>&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>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 Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.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.

Imaginate

Trainee creative facilitator

Closing date: 4th August 2024Salary: £21,840 per annum, plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.Contract: 18-month fixed term contract, full time (35 hours per week)Location: Manchester. The role will be based at our Manchester office; 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 if the team, normally 1-2 days a week.&nbsp;Arts Council England - Manchester have an amazing apprentice opportunity available within our customer service team, supporting our customers through a mixture of calls, emails and live chat.You will provide a customer facing service for the organisation by responding to telephone and written customer enquiries, maintain up to date knowledge about our projects, follow administrative processes and share information for us to respond to enquiries effectively.&nbsp;What will you do?<ul><li>Deliver a timely, accurate and high-quality service to internal and external customers.</li><li>Respond to telephone and written enquiries.</li><li>Undertake basic research where required.</li><li>Maintain an overview of Arts Council projects and initiatives, identifying any gaps in information held.</li><li>Act as an advocate for the Arts Council, representing customer services at meetings.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the head of customer services.</li><li>Candidates are required to comply with the Arts Council’s Equality and Diversity policy, for which training will be given.</li><li>You will work closely with colleagues at all levels across the organisation to ensure consistent information on projects and initiatives is offered to customers and colleagues.</li></ul>&nbsp;What will you bring?<ul><li>Attention to detail and accuracy (accountability).</li><li>Excellent communication skills – speaking, listening and writing.</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads (alignment and planning/accountability).</li><li>Passionate about providing excellent service.</li><li>Highly effective at communicating with a wide range of people.</li><li>Keen to learn and develop.</li></ul>&nbsp;What will you gain?At Arts Council England - Manchester, you will be working towards the customer service specialist level 3 apprenticeship, over the duration of 18 months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.<ul><li>Extensive experience gained in a customer service environment.</li><li>Understanding of the arts and culture sector.</li><li>Excellent benefits.</li><li>Working for an organisation with a genuine commitment to learning and development, in a supportive and collaborative environment.</li></ul>&nbsp;Arts Council is committed to building an inclusive employer and 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 help 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 at&nbsp;<a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.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.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/working-us/benefits" 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://artscouncilengland-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/catherine_kane_artscouncil_org_uk/Eb75zAi8uDxFhhBbkFOmReABiLZsa5eqio-1OeGns5lgLA?e=gbgIFG" target="_blank">guidance</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;&nbsp;Please note that, we are currently consulting on our Staff Code of Ethics and changes which will avoid conflicts of interest. The changes would mean that employees of the Arts Council would not be able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>&nbsp;Job Ref: ICF61<ul><li>Advert Closes – 4th Aug</li><li>Screening&nbsp;- W/C 5th Aug&nbsp;</li><li>Interviews&nbsp;– 13th Aug</li></ul>To view the job description&nbsp;<a href="https://artscouncilengland-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/ganiya_abdul-karim_artscouncil_org_uk/EbcyuKj--W5LpBwdloGPQnwBOS49mIZSYNe_aQ9fqBnhhw?e=fkOfJG" target="_blank">please click here</a>.*Please DO NOT apply through the Arts Council England Careers website, your application will not be processed*Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Arts Council England

Customer service apprentice (Level 3)

Closing date: Tuesday 30th July 2024Salary: £25,642.50 (per annum)Duration: 3 months fixed term contractStart date: Monday 16th September 2024&nbsp;We're looking for two interns to join the LIONS brand for a three-month “Creativity in Business” programme, and join us in Cannes, France during our festival on 16-20 June 2025 to LIONS at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity!&nbsp;LIONS powers the creative industries - providing the benchmark for creativity globally. As the global benchmark in creative and effective marketing through the Cannes Lions Festival, we help influential brands and companies use creativity to drive growth. We provide a suite of creative tools that connect, inform and unlock potential for people and businesses, covering events, intelligence, training and advisory services. Our five-day Festival in Cannes, France is the meeting place for the global marketing community and a celebration of the world’s most excellent and effective work.Our internship programme provides a platform for learning, growth and exposure to the business of creativity, laying the foundations for an informed &amp; sustainable career in the creative industries. Candidates do not require previous experience, and we welcome recent graduates and/or those interested in a career change. All we ask is that candidates show a dedicated &amp; demonstrated interest in the field of creativity.As an intern, you'll spend 12 weeks across four LIONS departments - Partnerships, Product, Marketing and Content. We break our business into 3 pillars - community, learning and benchmark and you'll get to learn about each of these as part of your experience.&nbsp;<ul><li>Community: Our community experiences - online (LIONS Live) and offline (Festivals) - and partnership programmes, are the definitive place for the global creatively community to come together to collaborate, partner &amp; celebrate creativity that drives progress. During this rotation you’ll work hand in hand with our sales, marketing, and content teams to learn how we create and deliver community experiences.</li><li>Learning: Our learning programmes aimed at individuals, and advisory services aimed at organisations - accelerate excellence by building creative capabilities, leadership and processes through the best experts and work in the world.</li><li>Benchmark: Our awards - including Cannes Lions’ - are the undisputed benchmark for creative excellence and effectiveness, enabling those in the business of creativity to understand best practice and gain the confidence to aim higher by seeing what's creatively possible.</li></ul>During the experience, you’ll also work on a live project brief which will be presented to the LIONS leadership team at the end of the rotation.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Shadow live client calls to understand global account management</li><li>Understand the different product sets within LIONS and what it takes to build a global brand</li><li>Meet and work with a wide range of individuals across our Community pillar</li><li>Develop and write your own product strategy</li><li>Brainstorm marketing and communications plans</li><li>Work on a holistic internship project to be presented at the end of your rotation</li><li>Present and pitch your ideas to LIONS executives</li></ul>&nbsp;What you'll gain<ul><li>A macro understanding of the marketing &amp; advertising industry</li><li>Exposure to core functions of a global business, with a focus on creativity</li><li>Inspiration &amp; networking to equip you for a career in the creative industry</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills, and experience<ul><li>You do not require previous experience, and we welcome recent graduates and/or those interested in a career change. All we ask is that candidates show a dedicated &amp; demonstrated interest in the field of creativity.</li><li>Interest in advertising, marketing, and communications</li><li>Problem-solving, leadership, motivated, team player, organised</li><li>You are an advocate and ally for diversity, equity and inclusion</li></ul> Some feedback from our past interns:<blockquote> &nbsp;"I loved researching opportunities for Lions as part of the intern brief, and it was amazing to get to present this to all the many people we worked with.""Thank you for the world's best internship, I am so grateful.""Thank you is not enough! We have been so welcomed by the LIONS team and have received immeasurable kindness and support." &nbsp;</blockquote> Ascential is a people-powered company, and we’re committed to supporting each and every one of them. We publish an annual&nbsp;Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report that sets out our goals, commitments and progress so far. We invest in Employee Groups, empowering them to run educational events, support charities that they’re passionate about, and share experiences with colleagues. These groups include Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women's Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any&nbsp;reasonable adjustments&nbsp;that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Ascential

LIONS: Creativity in business internship

Application deadline: 4th August 2024Salary: £25,642.50Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am- 5:00pmDuration: 19 monthsStart date: October 2024&nbsp;Fancy joining one of London’s fastest growing communications agencies?&nbsp;Headland Consultancy’s apprenticeship programme will give you an unrivalled grounding in Corporate, Public Affairs, Financial and much more. If you’re a self-starter who’s obsessed with current affairs and loves to collaborate with others, we’d love to hear from you.We're looking for two Apprentices to join us in October this year.&nbsp;The potential career path of a successful applicant will form part of discussions during the apprenticeship. For any apprentice that successfully completes their apprenticeship, they will be eligible to apply for the position of 'Trainee Account Executive'.&nbsp;What you will do in your working dayWe’re looking for apprentices who want to get stuck in from day one and really make a difference to their teams. The role will best suit someone who wants to fast-track their career in communications and hit the ground running. It’s a fast-paced environment where you’ll learn quickly and be supported every step of the wayHeadland’s PR Apprentice will be required to undertake (but not be restricted to) the following activities as part of their role:<ul><li>Writing: Writing for business communications, communicating effectively with PR clients, writing for the media (including articles, news releases, blogs, and case studies)</li><li>Social/digital media: Understanding when and which social media channel is appropriate and how it can be incorporated into a communications campaign. Using social media in a strategic and effective way for companies and brands</li><li>Media liaison: Understanding how the media operates, dealing with day-to-day inquiries from the media, pitching stories and/or products to the media, building relationships with the media (i.e. journalists), creating media lists, monitoring press clippings, sending/receiving press selection products</li><li>Media monitoring: Monitoring the news on a daily basis, flagging relevant articles to internal teams and clients</li><li>Client liaison: Be a key member of the team answering calls from clients when they ring Headland’s switchboard number, and meeting and greeting clients in person when they visit Headland’s office</li><li>Deliver PR campaigns: Supporting the team in creating new campaigns, working to deliver a strategy for a client or organisation</li><li>Evaluate PR campaigns: Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of PR campaigns and measuring their impact Research &amp; data analysis: Conducting research for the team and/or clients and reporting key details</li><li>Presentation: Planning, structuring and delivering presentations internally &amp; externally</li><li>Events: Planning, organising and co-coordinating events, meeting the objectives of the brief</li><li>Budgets: Taking charge of small finance processes related to PR campaigns</li></ul>Workload managementThe PR apprentice will also be required to demonstrate workload management by undertaking the following activities:<ul><li>Time management: Planning, organising, taking the initiative and prioritising workload to ensure deadlines and objectives for both work activities and apprenticeship training are met. Ensuring email/online diaries are kept up to date</li><li>Meetings: Arranging internal and external meetings, ensuring rooms are suitable and attendees' needs are catered for (including teas/coffees/ adequate IT set up for video calls etc.), and ensuring the office is adequately stocked with necessities</li><li>Career development: Taking responsibility for personal learning and professional development&nbsp;</li></ul>Working with peopleThe PR apprentice will also be required to demonstrate the following in their ability to work with people:<ul><li>Professional relationships: Developing professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, effective listening and verbal/written communication. Ensuring supervisors and coaches are aware of work-in-progress and are briefed when any problems arise. Working with teams to achieve goals and promote a motivated work environment</li><li>Proactivity:&nbsp;Working within teams to provide support by proactively taking on tasks, and completing tasks with a positive attitude</li><li>Networking: Building a professional network of other PR professionals whilst maintaining a positive company and personal image&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;The training you will be getting:<ul><li>You will develop a wide understanding of Public Relations and the impact it has on businesses</li><li>As a Public Relations and Communications Apprentice, you will follow a Level 4 Public Relations Assistant apprenticeship standard, which is a nationally recognised qualification route with a Diploma</li><li>This will involve “on the job” training, virtual visits from an Apprenticeship Coach, an internal line manager to provide ongoing guidance, online learning and creating a portfolio of evidence</li><li>Functional Skills in maths and English if required</li><li>The apprentice will be working towards an End-Point Assessment (EPA) which will determine if they have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours listed in the PR &amp; Communications Assistant Standard</li><li>The apprentice must follow company and training provider procedures at all times</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>GCSE or equivalent English Language 9-4 (A*- C) is essential</li><li>GCSE or equivalent Maths 9-4 (A*- C) is essential</li><li>A Level or equivalent English 4 (C) and above is essential</li><li>Communication skills</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Organisation skills</li><li>Excellent written skills</li><li>Genuine interest in PR</li><li>Motivated and committed</li><li>Flexible and willing to learn</li><li>Proactive self-starter</li><li>Creative and curious</li><li>Interest in current affairs</li><li>Ambitious, collaborative and inventive</li><li>Social media skills</li></ul>You may be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients.&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Laptop and mobile device</li><li>Free PRCA Membership</li><li>26 days annual leave, plus public bank holidays on top</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Company Pension – employer contribution is currently at 7.5%</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Free lunch at our lunch and learn sessions (called Headspace) and full access to our office snack cupboard</li><li>Company Events – including our summer parties, Christmas parties, monthly agency drinks and many other social events</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Headland

PR & communications apprentice

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th August 2024 at 11.59pmStart date: Late September 2024Salary: £28,000 per annum, pro-rataInternship duration: 6 monthsHours: 10am-6pm, Monday to FridayLocation: Based in London with at least 3 office days / week.&nbsp;Uncover captivating stories, sharpen your journalistic skills, and gain invaluable experience in the world of media during this six-month internship with The Economist's 1843 magazine.We are looking for an aspiring journalist to join the team at The Economist’s 1843 magazine, named for the year The Economist was founded. We specialise in features and narrative journalism.The role will teach you how a digital magazine is produced, and will include ample fact-checking and administrative responsibilities. There will be opportunities to pitch and write stories for The Economist and 1843 magazine. Former interns have gone on to work for The Economist.Before submitting your application, please see the 'to apply' section at the bottom of this listing, as it contains important instructions regarding the application task that must be submitted alongside your CV.&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Fact-checking and research</li><li>Writing social-media posts</li><li>Suggesting ideas for features</li><li>Assisting in awards applications</li><li>Writing the weekly newsletter</li><li>Attending meetings on behalf of the department</li><li>Administrative tasks</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>A quick learner who is both curious and entrepreneurial</li><li>Brimming with ideas and keen to learn about every aspect of journalism, from written content to art direction, design, photography and social media</li><li>A voracious reader with a keen eye for detail and a sense of how to tell stories with individuals at the heart</li><li>A record of academic achievement and evidence of strong critical thinking skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>After clicking the 'apply' button, you will be directed to the&nbsp;application&nbsp;form</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>&nbsp;Further application instructionsAs part of your application – alongside a CV and cover letter – please write a short critique of <a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2024/04/14/houston-texas-where-asylum-cases-come-to-die?src=gft" target="_blank">the 1843 piece about asylum lawyers in Houston, Texas</a>, outlining its strengths and weaknesses. Don’t be afraid of being harsh – we are our own sternest critics, and none of our pieces are perfect.&nbsp;Please also come up with three ideas for how we could turn news in the headlines into magazine pieces that tell the stories of individuals. For example, last year we ran a piece about <a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/09/15/my-life-as-an-ai-chatbot-operator?src=gft" target="_blank">one person’s experience working with an AI chatbot</a>.&nbsp;If you are called for interview, we will also ask you to do a short fact-checking exercise.Below are a few recent 1843 stories that we’ve particularly enjoyed. The links below are free to read. You can read more 1843 content by registering with The Economist.<ul><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/05/30/the-second-world-war-turned-okinawa-into-a-graveyard-now-its-in-chinas-sights?src=gft" target="_blank">The second world war turned Okinawa into a graveyard. Now it is in China’s sights.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2024/03/01/how-poor-kenyans-became-economists-guinea-pigs?src=gft" target="_blank">How poor Kenyans became economists' guinea pigs.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2024/03/15/how-a-trucker-became-a-deadly-people-smuggler?src=gft" target="_blank">How a trucker became a deadly people smuggler.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/04/14/the-mystery-of-moroccos-missing-king?src=gft " target="_blank">The mystery of Morocco’s missing king.&nbsp;</a></li></ul>For more information on the types of pieces 1843&nbsp;publishes, read the <a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2021/08/15/pitching-guidelines" target="_blank">pitching guidelines</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;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. &nbsp;

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Journalism intern – 1843

Closing date for applications: 26th August 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week, ideally Tuesday – ThursdayLocation: Punchdrunk Enrichment’s office and venue at Watkin Road, Wembley ParkStart date: 1st October 2024&nbsp;This is a brilliant entry point into a creative arts career for an intern seeking insight into the general management of a charity-run venue.<a href="https://www.punchdrunkenrichment.org.uk/" target="_blank">Punchdrunk Enrichment</a> (PDE) is a charity creating transformational theatrical experiences for education, community, and family audiences. The charity devises immersive productions and projects that have a powerful impact by placing people at the heart of an unforgettable journey.&nbsp;The Company Intern will act as a first point of contact for PDE guests, suppliers and couriers; arranging company-wide meetings, events, travel, and being involved in working groups. The Intern will also be involved with HR and recruitment, data management and general management of the venue.Alongside these administrative and logistical tasks, the intern will assist PDE producers with delivering work for schools and other audiences. This would include helping deliver Punchdrunk Enrichmnet’s ‘Immersive Learning Festival’ in November 2024.&nbsp;Key activitiesCompany coordination<ul><li>To act as a welcoming and helpful first point of contact for enquiries, by telephone and email.</li><li>To schedule weekly company meetings and manage a list of chairs and minute-takers.</li><li>To take minutes of the monthly Extended Programme and Projects Meeting.</li><li>To book couriers and other deliveries as necessary.</li><li>To liaise with suppliers and visitors as appropriate.</li><li>To support the company inventory log tracking.</li><li>To support with enabling clear and sufficient communication amongst the staff team, including the sharing of calendars, looking after the shared company diary and regularly updating shared information.</li><li>To assist with the maintenance of the company’s filing and archiving systems, both digital and paper.</li><li>To assist with the company’s IT and telephone needs, liaising with the IT support team when necessary.</li></ul>HR administration<ul><li>To assist the Production and Company Coordinator with new starter inductions ensuring all systems and equipment are in place.</li><li>To assist with the administration of Punchdrunk Enrichment’s recruitment processes.</li><li>To process DBS checks for office and freelance staff as required.</li></ul>Data management<ul><li>To support project teams to ensure all data and feedback is collated and filed in an accessible location.</li><li>To support the Data Protection Officer in maintaining compliance with Data Protection legislation.</li><li>To support in maintaining details of office accounts, suppliers and contractors in 1Password, and sharing with the team when required.</li></ul>Building management<ul><li>To assist with general office management including opening and distributing mail, general housekeeping, and monitoring and ordering office supplies and kitchen consumables when running low.</li></ul>Project / production support<ul><li>To provide ad hoc assistance with project administration as required by the Programme &amp; Projects team.</li><li>To support the production team in organising travel, transport and logistics for projects, where required.</li></ul>General duties<ul><li>To play an active part in development, promotion and implementation of company policies and the staff handbook.</li><li>To represent and advocate for the company across meetings, events, productions, presentations and workshops.</li><li>Full participation in company activities, meetings and processes.</li><li>To act at all times in the best interests of the Punchdrunk Enrichment.</li><li>To be an enthusiastic advocate of Punchdrunk Enrichment and have a thorough understanding of the company’s mission, vision and aims.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>A keen interest in the arts.</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.</li><li>Good level of numeracy.</li><li>Good organisational and administrative skills.</li><li>Working knowledge of IT systems including Google Drive.</li><li>Ability to work quickly, methodically and accurately, and to problem solve proactively and creatively.</li><li>Manages time and workload effectively, willing to ask for help when needed.</li><li>Willingly shares ideas, resources and information with others.</li><li>Positive, approachable, personable, can-do attitude with the ability to be flexible and adaptable.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to use initiative.</li><li>Commitment to diversity and inclusion and creating an equal opportunities workplace.</li><li>Commitment to anti-racism.</li></ul>&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>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 Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.In 2023, PDE moved to Brent in northwest London and residents of the borough of Brent are particularly welcome to apply.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.

Punchdrunk Enrichment

Company intern

Closing date: 14th August 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: £25,500, pro-rataDuration: 3 monthsWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pmLocation: Hybrid working with ability to attend the office up to 2 days per weekStart date: 2nd September 2024&nbsp;Are you interested in media relations, content development and social media trends? Would you love to learn the ins and outs of PR while in a paid internship?<a href="https://www.cirkle.com/" target="_blank">Cirkle</a> is one of the UK’s leading brand communications consultancies and their clients are a mix of the most talked about, iconic household names and include the likes of Dulux, Walkers, Tango, Birds Eye, Goodfellas, Ferrero and Dyson.This is an exciting opportunity for a Social &amp; PR Intern to work cross-division, supporting both the Consumer Brand PR team, as well as the growing Social team. The role will involve shadowing both teams, working closely with Account Executives and Account Assistants on the teams and will involve a wide range of tasks including content creation, copywriting, research, reporting, as well as general admin support across the divisions including mailing out samples to journalists and influencers and other general client support.&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Training and developing PR and social skills experience, including press release writing, media relations, media sell-ins, social copy-writing, social content creation</li><li>Taking part in creative brainstorms and ideation sessions</li><li>Daily monitoring of media titles and social platforms for latest trends and relevant stories as they break</li><li>Co-ordinating logistics for influencer partnerships/events and press briefings (e.g. sourcing influencers, booking venue/online platform for briefings, liaising with journalists and influencers)</li><li>Provide general admin support to the wider team, including general research, managing and updating project timelines, schedules, status reports and support on reporting</li><li>Regularly communicating with colleagues across the business, developing and implementing new systems or best practices where applicable</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Strong organisational and time management skills</li><li>A meticulous eye for detail to ensure the smooth running of admin support</li><li>Strong communication skills (both written and oral)</li><li>Ability to lead work confidently under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Demonstration of creativity in the role and developing new ways of working – ability to challenge the status quo</li><li>Confidence to ask questions, make suggestions and bring ideas to the wider team</li><li>An enjoyment of research and detail-orientated tasks</li><li>Highly motivated and enthusiastic</li><li>Strong work ethic</li><li>Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint</li></ul>&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>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> &nbsp;</li></ul>This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;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.

Cirkle

Social & PR intern

Closing date: 4th August 2024 at 11.59pmTraining bursary: £23,215 (equivalent to net amount earning £13.55 per hour)Duration: 12 monthsWorking hours: 40 hours per week (inclusive of 1 hour lunch break per day)Start date: End of August 2024&nbsp;This role provides an exciting opportunity for an aspiring producer to gain experience across artist development, producing &amp; touring, and marketing in dance.&nbsp;<a href="https://theplace.org.uk/" target="_blank">The Place</a>, London’s creative powerhouse for dance development, has been leading the way in dance training, creation and performance for over 50 years. In a changing landscape, their mission for the future remains steadfast: they are powering imagination through dance, championing new ideas, embracing risks and creating optimal conditions for dance artists and enthusiasts to realise their full potential.The producing &amp; marketing trainee will be part of the team at The Place which supports artists to develop their practice &amp; realise their ideas.Throughout this traineeship, the successful trainee will learn the necessary skills to be a confident arts producer, working with artists and expert producers in their field to grow and start their career journey. The trainee will also learn valuable marketing skills.&nbsp;Key activitiesProducing and touring<ul><li>Help the Producing and Touring Assistant Producer with organising press and guest nights, workshops and pre- or post-show events.</li><li>Organise meetings with external partners and artists.</li><li>Assist the Projects Producers with managing auditions.</li><li>Support the Projects Producers with financial administration tasks (for example, coding invoices, administering per diems, and collating receipts).</li><li>Alongside the Projects Producers, build relationships with key stakeholders, artists, and venues.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the Projects Producers to create tour packs for artists and production teams.</li><li>Keep the project management documents (e.g. schedules, planning documents) up to date.</li><li>Undertake contract administration tasks (for example sending out project contracts).</li><li>Attend shows on tour and in The Place theatre.</li><li>Support the Producing and Touring Assistant Producer with booking travel &amp; accommodation and creating tour packs for artists on tour across the UK and internationally.</li><li>Make purchases (e.g. props, costumes) as directed by the Projects Producers within budgets.</li><li>Support artists in rehearsal (for example, by sourcing props).</li></ul>Artist development&nbsp;<ul><li>Liaising and maintaining good relationships with a variety of artists at different career stages, e.g. Work Place Artists, Choreodrome Artists, Resolution Artists.</li><li>Assist the Artist Development Producer in supporting artists working in the studios at The Place (for example, by organising equipment they might need).</li><li>Support the planning and delivery of Artist Development events including Artist Led Labs, Choreodrome Lunch and artist workshops (for example, arranging catering, or updating the list of attendees).</li><li>Support the Artist Development Producer with organising studio bookings.</li><li>Monitor the Artist Development email inbox and respond to queries.</li><li>Post opportunities for artists on The Place’s opportunities site.</li><li>Support the Artist Development Producer with financial administration tasks (for example, coding invoices, administering per diems and collating receipts).</li><li>Support the Artist Development Producer on contracting artists, facilitators and access workers.</li><li>Attend artist's studio sharings&nbsp;at The Place and nationally.</li><li>Support the Artist Development Producer with open calls (for example processing applications; arranging interviews, creating application forms).</li></ul>Marketing<ul><li>Support on the creation of promotional/marketing packs, making sure information remains up to date.</li><li>Monitor and update content on The Place’s website.</li><li>Support the Marketing Manager to collate and format information about touring productions.</li><li>Develop social media content for Producing and Touring productions and Artist Development and support the Communications team in scheduling this content.</li><li>Support the Marketing Manager to liaise with touring venues about their print and digital requirements and set up sales reports.</li><li>Support International Development Manager and Marketing Manager to collate and format information about touring productions and artist development opportunities, ready to be sent to internal and external mailing lists.</li><li>Take notes for Artist Development and Producing &amp; Touring marketing meetings.</li></ul>General<ul><li>Attend team and cross organisational meetings, taking notes when required.</li><li>Administrative support for the Head of Producing &amp; Programmes (for example, arranging meetings, organising travel).</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Good knowledge of the performing arts in the UK.</li><li>An interest in developing a career in arts producing, specifically in producing contemporary dance.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people in person by telephone and email with professionalism.</li><li>Excellent and demonstrable organisational skills.</li><li>Good IT skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of social media.</li><li>Experience of project coordination and/or administrative work.</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise and organise activities and tasks with an adaptable approach to managing workload in a busy&nbsp;environment.</li><li>Strong attention to detail.</li><li>Commitment to high levels of care for artists, especially in busy and/or high-pressured situations.</li><li>Commitment to ongoing development of own skills and abilities.</li><li>Willingness to travel.</li></ul>&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>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> &nbsp;</li></ul>This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;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.

The Place

Producing & marketing trainee

Closing date: 28th July 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: £25,000Duration: 12 monthsWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm (hybrid with at least two days in office)Start date: August 2024&nbsp;Help bring editorial content to life by sourcing, archiving, and preparing stunning images in this exciting 12-month internship!<a href="https://www.service95.com/" target="_blank">Service95</a> is a global editorial platform that brings a cross-cultural perspective to features, recommendations, video content and events – diving into topics across arts, fashion, travel, books, social justice and more.The junior picture researcher will be responsible for doing research for all articles across editorial and book club. This also involves archiving and labelling all picture files and assisting with general administration and processes for the creative team including keeping track of the image budget.We are looking for an individual who is confident in visual storytelling. You will need to have strong communication skills to liaise with PR and photo agencies to source pictures and negotiate image rates where possible.&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Research pictures from photo libraries and request imagery from PR sources.</li><li>Check, archive and label all picture files.</li><li>Order high-resolution pictures and make them ready for publication including cropping, resizing, and uploading to WordPress and Mailchimp.</li><li>Maintain good relationships with image libraries.</li><li>Negotiate image rates as required.</li><li>Assist with general administration and processes on the picture desk.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>An exceptional eye for seeking out compelling imagery.</li><li>Photoshop knowledge is essential.</li><li>The capability to manage priorities within tight editorial deadlines and work ahead.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Familiarity using WordPress is desirable but not essential.</li><li>Training in InDesign and other editing tools is desired but not essential.</li></ul>&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>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> &nbsp;</li></ul>This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;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.

Service95

Junior picture researcher

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 31st July 2024&nbsp;Develop your skills in and knowledge of publishing sales as an assistant with this illustrated book publisher based in Suffolk.<a href="https://www.geminibooks.com/" target="_blank">Gemini Books </a>makes beautiful, illustrated books for children and adults that spark readers' imaginations. From original graphic novels to engaging activity books that nurture emotional intelligence, we create books that you and your family will want to spend time with.As part of the sales team, you will play a role in ensuring that the sales teams are supported in their roles.&nbsp; You will interact with every department within Gemini Books to ensure that we are all fully prepared for customer presentations and follow ups post meeting.&nbsp;The sales team put the customer at the centre of everything we do.&nbsp; Every communication with a customer forms a touch point. All of which form part of the experience of working with Gemini – we want that to be the best experience within the publishing industry.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Meeting preparation</li><li>Meeting follow up</li><li>Key administrative tasks</li><li>Supporting Sales reps with sales materials, sales samples and presentations/</li><li>Completing customer submission grids</li><li>Creating monthly sales reports and quarterly commission reports</li><li>Sending samples and PDF’s to customers</li><li>Dealing with occasional customer enquiries and complaints</li><li>Answer occasional phone calls</li><li>Sign for reception deliveries</li><li>Greet any customers and visitors to the office</li><li>Distribute post as and when required. &nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Excellent Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and attention to detail</li><li>Flexible and able to adapt to busy periods with a proactive and positive attitude</li><li>Self-motivated and ability to use initiative</li><li>Ambitious and keen to learn</li><li>A professional attitude towards business practise.</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

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