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

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Closing date: 5th October 2025 If you have the desire to write, a great idea and a compelling voice – and if you’re a writer of colour without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course, this scholarship opportunity is for you.This scholarship will provide the full course fee for a talented writer of colour with limited financial means to study on our three-month online <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-ya-and-children&amp;apos;s-fiction-three-months-1025" target="_blank">Writing YA &amp; Children's Fiction course</a> led by award-winning author Catherine Johnson. The course will run from 20 October 2025 to 16 February 2026.This scholarship is part of the <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme" target="_blank">Breakthrough Writers’ Programme</a>, our outreach programme which offers opportunities to under-represented writers.&nbsp;We aim to promote diversity in our student groups and to enable talented writers to join our courses whom we might not otherwise have heard from. ELIGIBILITY<ul><li>The scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.</li><li>Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity: <ul><li>East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.</li></ul></li></ul>Applicants must also fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form.Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS<ul><li>Applicants to the Breakthrough YA &amp; Children's Fiction Scholarship for Writers of Colour must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship places and not for other fee-paying places on the courses.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> READY TO APPLY?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. Please apply with the first 3,000 words of the novel you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file to our application form). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 5 October, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 9 October.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000 (entry-level) and £30,000-£35,000 (career switchers)Duration: 12 monthsStart date: March 2026Assessment day: 2nd December (entry-level) and 3rd December (career switchers)Hybrid working pattern: blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week &nbsp;Ready to launch your career in publishing? Hachette UK is looking for passionate and curious individuals for 11 internships across editorial, publicity, marketing and communications.Hachette UK is the UK’s second-largest book publishing group, on a mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. The company is made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. Hachette UK has published some of the world’s most successful authors, including Candice Carty-Williams, Colson Whitehead, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Ian Rankin, Akala and Malala Yousafzai.These internships are&nbsp;designed for people at entry-level, or those looking to switch industries. You'll gain hands on experience, work with bestselling authors and major titles, and learn about the publishing from beginning to end. &nbsp;Marketing, publicity and communicationsIn this role, you’ll help the team seek as many new opportunities to reach readers as possible. You will assist on a wide variety of administrative tasks and campaigns (creatively and logistically), as well as playing a key role in processes such an influencer outreach programme and data analysis.Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Copy-writing aptitude, Eye for detail, Problem solving, Social media savvy, Time management and prioritisation skills, Market focused. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further.&nbsp; EditorialIn this role, you have the opportunity to develop a wide range of editorial and organisational skills and build market knowledge, while working with both editors and designers to gain a solid understanding of acquiring and developing books.Key skills in this area: Eye for detail, personal organisation, customer-focused, excellent standard of written and spoken English, customer focused, adaptability, problem solving. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further.&nbsp; What we're looking for<ul><li>Genuine interest in forging a career in publishing.</li><li>Passion for Hachette UK’s values and publishing divisions.</li><li>Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks.</li><li>Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation 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>Upload your CV and answer the application questions below in one document (applications without answers will not be accepted)</li><li>Alongside your CV and cover letter, you will need to answer several applications questions</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> Application questions<ul><li>What would you like to learn from this traineeship at Hachette and how would you use this opportunity to further your career goals? (up to 300 words)</li><li>What would be your dream book to work on and why? It can be a book that has already been published or a story or voice you’d like to see on bookshelves (up to 300 words)</li><li>Tell us about the media you consume and where you see book coverage. Is there a book that you feel you have seen everywhere recently? (up to 300 words)</li></ul>&nbsp;Note on AI: Because we’re keen to hear your genuine voice and ideas, please refrain from using AI tools to write your application. Our team will be monitoring applications for AI usage during the review process.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.

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Hachette UK internships, London (entry-level and career switchers)

Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pmSalary: £30,000-£35,000Duration: 12 monthsStart date: March 2026Assessment day: 3rd DecemberHybrid working pattern: blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Specifically aimed towards those who are switching from another career and into publishing, these two internships based in Hachette UK's Sheffield are incredible opportunities to enter the industry in either Sales or Rights and Audio.Hachette UK is the UK’s second-largest book publishing group, on a mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. The company is made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. Hachette UK is also the market leader in e-books and publishes a range of bestsellers in audio format - which is now the fastest growing part of its business.These internships are&nbsp;designed for people at looking to switch to publishing from another industry or career path. You'll gain hands on experience, work with bestselling authors and major titles, and learn about the publishing from beginning to end. &nbsp;Rights &amp; AudioIn this role you’ll learn the ins and outs of Rights and Audio.In the Rights department, you’ll learn to produce material sales, liaise with our editorial team, and provide admin support to the whole team in selling a wide range of rights.In the Audio department, you’ll be taught the whole range of skills from audio editorial, casting to much more!Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, market Knowledge, Personal Organisation, Adaptability, Negotiation, Flexible, Adaptable and Positive. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. &nbsp;SalesIn this role you’ll learn to run publishing sales report, prep for acquisition meetings, support key account managers and relevant retailers. &nbsp;You’ll also help with sales queries from internal departments and other admin support as required.Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Negotiation, Flexible, Adaptable and Positive. &nbsp;You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. &nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Genuine interest in developing a career in publishing.</li><li>Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks (a willingness to learn).</li><li>Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills, Office 365.</li><li>Understanding and connection with Hachette UK’s mission, pillars and values.</li><li>A passion/interest in books and our different authors and list an advantage (not a criteria)&nbsp;</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 answer the following application questions below in one document (applications without answers will not be accepted)</li><li>Alongside your CV and cover letter, you will need to answer several applications questions</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> Application questions<ol><li>What would you like to learn from this traineeship at Hachette and how would you use this opportunity to further your career goals? (up to 300 words)</li><li>What would be your dream book to work on and why? It can be a book that has already been published or a story or voice you’d like to see on bookshelves (up to 300 words)</li><li>Tell us about the media you consume and where you see book coverage. Is there a book that you feel you have seen everywhere recently? (up to 300 words)</li></ol> &nbsp;Note on AI: Because we’re keen to hear your genuine voice and ideas, please refrain from using AI tools to write your application. Our team will be monitoring applications for AI usage during the review process.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.

Hachette UK sales, rights & audio internships, Sheffield (career switchers)

Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000Duration: 12 monthsStart date: March 2026Assessment day: 2nd DecemberHybrid working pattern: blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Launch your publishing career with this 12-month internship working in marketing with leading divisions Quercus Books and John Murray Press, based in Hachette UK's Sheffield officeHachette UK is the UK’s second-largest book publishing group, on a mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. The company is made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. Hachette UK has published some of the world’s most successful authors, including Candice Carty-Williams, Colson Whitehead, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Ian Rankin, Akala and Malala Yousafzai. Many of Hachette UK’s books have also been adapted into major TV and film productions, such as Bridgerton, Heartstopper, Killing Eve, Twilight, The Witcher, and The Queen’s Gambit, to name just a few.This internship is aimed towards individuals at entry-level in their careers. If you are you looking at moving into publishing from another career, don't miss our <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/hachette-uk-rights-sales-internships-sheffield-36585" target="_blank">rights and sales internships</a> aimed towards career switchers and based in Sheffield.In this role, you’ll help the team seek as many new opportunities to reach readers as possible. You will assist on a wide variety of administrative tasks and campaigns (creatively and logistically), as well as playing a key role in processes such an influencer outreach programme and data analysis.Key skills in this area include: Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Copy-writing aptitude, Eye for detail, Problem solving, Social media savvy, Time management and prioritisation skills, Market focused. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. What we're looking for<ul><li>Genuine interest in forging a career in publishing.</li><li>Passion for Hachette UK’s values and publishing divisions.</li><li>Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks.</li><li>Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation 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>Upload your CV and answer the following application questions below in one document (applications without answers will not be accepted)</li><li>Alongside your CV and cover letter, you will need to answer several applications questions</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> Application questions<ol><li>What would you like to learn from this traineeship at Hachette and how would you use this opportunity to further your career goals? (up to 300 words)</li><li>What would be your dream book to work on and why? It can be a book that has already been published or a story or voice you’d like to see on bookshelves (up to 300 words)</li><li>Tell us about the media you consume and where you see book coverage. Is there a book that you feel you have seen everywhere recently? (up to 300 words)</li></ol> &nbsp;Note on AI: Because we’re keen to hear your genuine voice and ideas, please refrain from using AI tools to write your application. Our team will be monitoring applications for AI usage during the review process.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.

Hachette UK marketing internship, Sheffield (entry-level)

Closing date for applications: 17 September 2025 at 12.00pm noonContract: Freelance (September - December 2025)&nbsp;Fee: £4,400 An exciting opportunity for two early-career trainees to support creative projects and workshops that bring the Edinburgh Book Festival to life for older communities in care homes.As part of our ambitious new programme Paper Trails - Edinburgh International Book Festival, in collaboration with Edinburgh Libraries’ Mobile Library Service, is seeking to appoint two trainee artists to support our four writers in residence to deliver five-week creative projects in older people’s residential care homes across Edinburgh. The projects will coincide with and enhance the visits from the libraries team. We want to bring the joy of the Book Festival to people across Edinburgh, who cannot come in person.At the&nbsp;Book Festival, 'artist' encapsulates&nbsp;a diverse range&nbsp;of creative outputs:&nbsp;authors, illustrators, comic creators, spoken&nbsp;word&nbsp;artists, playwrights, visual artists and musicians, producing work for all ages of audiences and readers. For this role we are particularly interested in applications from early career artists who would like to develop experience of working with older people, people with dementia and people with age-related illness in residential settings.The Edinburgh International Book Festival Communities Programme brings together the very best from groups and organisations&nbsp;across&nbsp;the country with the energy and excitement of the August Book&nbsp;Festival. Produced&nbsp;in collaboration&nbsp;with a variety of partners, this&nbsp;programme of residencies, festivals&nbsp;and&nbsp;one-off events brings&nbsp;authors, artists and&nbsp;audiences together to inspire each other and to be inspired, to share stories and experiences, and bring books to life for people of all ages in their own communities. Paper Trails is a new five-year project working in partnership with Edinburgh Libraries to co-design bold creative experiences with communities across the city to address local needs. Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>To support the Writer in Residence to enable the participating groups to have their voices heard and their creative work to be nurtured and valued throughout the project</li><li>To attend all Paper Trails workshops as outlined in the project schedule, taking on a project support role</li><li>To help plan project activities in a timely and professional manner, in collaboration with the Writers in Residence, care home staff, and participants as required</li><li>To suggest possible additional artists or artistic elements to support the emerging ideas across the project as a whole</li><li>To participate in marketing and publicity activity as required</li><li>To write a blog about the traineeship for Book Festival’s On the Road Blog</li><li>To participate in the project’s evaluation process, and to provide regular feedback to the Book Festival and its partners</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Early career artist with some experience within the literary and/or cultural sector</li><li>An interest in developing creative practice in participatory, community, care settings</li><li>Ability to take the lead from/work with the creative ideas of another artist/writer</li><li>Open and flexible attitude to evolving projects and responding to participant and partner input and ideas</li><li>Excellent communicator who can work with and represent the project</li><li>A creative thinker who can provide support in troubleshooting and creative problemsolving</li><li>Commitment to equal opportunities and social inclusion; tolerance and respect of difference</li><li>Generosity of spirit and a willingness to learn from others</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of collaborating across different art-forms</li><li>Experience/appreciation of cultural programming</li></ul>Personal attributes<ul><li>Positivity and resilience</li><li>Plans ahead but will happily adapt and develop plans as new opportunities arise</li><li>Motivated, pro-active and enthusiastic, even in the face of challenges</li><li>A strong commitment to equality, inclusivity and diversity</li><li>A willingness to work outwith standard office hours, as the job dictates</li></ul> Additional informationTo apply submit a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification and including a 300-word statement on what you would like to learn/develop during the traineeship via the 'Apply' button. If you have any questions about the role not answered by the above, please contact <a href="mailto:noelle.cobden@edbookfest.co.uk" target="_blank">noelle.cobden@edbookfest.co.uk</a>. The Book Festival is a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, and our differences are celebrated as strengths. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Paper Trails trainee artists - care homes (freelance)

Closing date for applications: 6 October 2025 at 10.00amSalary: £1939 per monthDuration: 9 monthsWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, can be worked flexibly. Typical working days are 9am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch. Staff are expected to work from our office in London at least two days per week, unless other arrangements are agreed in advance.Start date: 6 January 2026 Step behind the scenes of an environmental think tank, learning how charities raise millions while gaining the practical skills needed to support successful fundraising campaigns.<a href="https://green-alliance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Green Alliance</a> is a charity and independent think tank, committed to achieving a greener future. We play a central role in shaping environmental thinking in the UK and are known for our cross-party influence, the clarity of our insights and the quality of our reports, briefings, events and podcasts.&nbsp;A think tank is a research organisation that aims to influence government policy making. Green Alliance is a specific type of think tank; many are focused on supporting a particular party or part of the political spectrum, but we are politically neutral and focused on policy that improves the environment. This means we spend our time drawing up strategies for achieving change internally and with other organisations, doing research for reports and roundtables, and then meeting MPs and civil servants to persuade them to take action. Among other things, our staff regularly talk to ministers, appear in newspaper articles and on TV and radio and give evidence to parliamentary select committees. There has never been a more important time to act on the environmental crisis. We are producing clear evidence that a low carbon, green economy can create new jobs and industries, improve people’s lives and lead to a safer, fairer and more resilient future for all.As a charity, we raise funds for the work we do through a range of fundraising activities: including making grant applications to philanthropic trusts and foundations; and cultivating corporate partnerships with businesses and philanthropic individuals who want to support environmental policy work. These different funding relationships are based on trust and require detailed attention to ensure they are fulfilling and impactful relationships for the funder and the charity.We are looking for a fundraising trainee who is curious and excited to learn about fundraising for a charity. The fundraising trainee will work alongside the senior partnerships officer and others across the teams to learn about Green Alliance’s fundraising efforts and support the administration and processes that we use to raise more than £3 million per year for our work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone new to fundraising to gain hands-on administrative experience of fundraising within the environment sector.&nbsp; What you will learn<ul><li>How to write compelling proposals for funders and report back to current funders on impact.</li><li>How to research funder prospects and what makes a great match for our work, and support maintaining up to date donor lists.</li><li>Use tools to effectively monitor our funding pipeline. This includes using our database to maintain up to date funder information and engagement, with a keen eye to detail to ensure all fundraising activities are properly recorded.</li><li>Our different types of funder relationships and how we cultivate and nurture our stakeholders such as business partners and funder representatives</li><li>How we manage staff time on projects and project finances, and how this relates to fundraising</li><li>The fundamentals of keeping an office running smoothly and how the operations team supports a team of around 40 people</li><li>The environmental work that the organisation carries out and how to motivate funders to support this work</li><li>How we use social media in our work and occasionally support the communications team in posting timely updates and commentary to our channels.</li></ul> Key activities<ul><li>Develop skills in minute taking, meeting co-ordination and presenting, through to preparing your own presentation for the team, towards the end of your placement</li><li>Support events to share our work with funders as well as support our broader agenda of events that raise awareness of our work and provide opportunities to grow our network</li><li>Keep up-to-date on what the team are working on and the wider context of our work to help inform funding prospect searches and development work</li><li>Gain key skills in fundraising, learning and working with people who have many years’ experience in raising funds for charitable work, including the day-to-day administration that makes fundraising possible</li><li>Gain experience working with senior staff members, learning how to handle competing demands and when to ask for help and advice</li><li>Gain experience in office administration such as answering calls and emails, and greeting visitors to the office.</li><li>Help us to improve our ways of synchronising our information organisation tools – including email platform, database, and SharePoint file systems</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Support our vision of a green and prosperous future for all</li><li>Be keen to learn how fundraising works at an environmental think tank, with an aspiration to work in charity fundraising</li><li>Likely to be known for being well organised and able to ‘get things done’</li><li>Diligent and proactive in your approach, with the ability to use your initiative</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Ability to solve problems</li><li>Collaborative: be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good interpersonal skills</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise work and be flexible when plans change</li><li>Good IT skills: you must be confident using MS Office software platforms, such as Word and Excel</li><li>Confident to ask for clarification when not clear</li><li>At least five GCSEs including English and maths, graded five to nine (A-C)</li><li>A degree is not required for this role, but A-level or an equivalent qualification is required</li></ul>When applying, consider how your personal interests and experiences, including any extracurricular and social experience, help equip you for working at Green Alliance. We are interested in the life experiences you have had and how you may have overcome barriers to achieve your goals. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who may not have a university degree but can demonstrate a strong personal interest in this role, and we encourage those new to the workplace to apply. 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: <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.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

Green Alliance

Fundraising trainee

Closing date for applications: 6 October 2025 at 10.00amSalary:&nbsp; £1939 per monthDuration: 9 monthsWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, can be worked flexibly. Typical working days are 9am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch. Staff are expected to work from our office in London at least two days per week, unless other arrangements are agreed in advance.Start date: 6 January 2026 Want to learn how to shape policy that drives environmental change? Gain valuable experience working alongside experts and contribute to discussions, research and reports that influence environmental policy.<a href="https://green-alliance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Green Alliance</a> is a charity and independent think tank, committed to achieving a greener future. We play a central role in shaping environmental thinking in the UK and are known for our cross-party influence, the clarity of our insights and the quality of our reports, briefings, events and podcasts.&nbsp;A think tank is a research organisation that aims to influence government policy making. Green Alliance is a specific type of think tank; many are focused on supporting a particular party or part of the political spectrum, but we are politically neutral and focused on policy that improves the environment. This means we spend our time drawing up strategies for achieving change internally and with other organisations, doing research for reports and roundtables, and then meeting MPs and civil servants to persuade them to take action. Among other things, our staff regularly talk to ministers, appear in newspaper articles and on TV and radio and give evidence to parliamentary select committees. There has never been a more important time to act on the environmental crisis. We are producing clear evidence that a low carbon, green economy can create new jobs and industries, improve people’s lives and lead to a safer, fairer and more resilient future for all.Green Alliance carries out a wide variety of research across several key areas that impact the environment, such as biodiversity and farming; the low carbon energy transition and how we make best use of the earth’s resources. The policy team includes analysts and policy advisors who build expertise in order to make policy recommendations to government and other stakeholders. The policy trainee will learn more about this process and play a part in growing knowledge in environmental policy areas, alongside growing their own expertise. As a policy trainee, you will be an integral part of our team and will work with people across the organisation to support Green Alliance’s mission. Key activities<ul><li>See our policy team in action, contribute to debates among the team, and learn to collaborate as people develop new ideas</li><li>Grow your skills in communication and presenting, by drafting copy for internal and external uses, and by providing a short presentation to the team towards the end of your placement</li><li>Gain experience and knowledge in at least two of our environmental policy areas (Resource Stewardship, Greening the Economy, Natural Environment or Low Carbon Future)</li><li>Develop writing skills by contributing to reports and briefings and, as part of this, you will gain skills in editing your own work and fact checking</li><li>Support effective relationships and communications with other organisations and external partners, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), MPs and other organisations</li><li>Attend internal and external meetings, sometimes taking minutes and building relationships with our network</li><li>Learn about researching and summarising data and information on environmental policy issues, through carrying out research within our projects. Depending on the candidate, there might also be an opportunity to work with our analyst team, developing your numerical analysis skills</li><li>Learn how we use social media in our work and occasionally support the communications team in posting timely updates and commentary to our channels</li><li>Develop your professional skills and be confident to take your next step in the environment sector</li><li>Gain experience in office administration such as answering calls and emails, and greeting visitors to the office</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Enthusiasm for supporting our vision of a green and prosperous future for all</li><li>Aspire to work in policy development for a non-governmental organisation</li><li>Interest in growing your understanding of politics in the UK, and how environmental policy is developed</li><li>Diligent and proactive in your approach, with the ability to use your initiative</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Ability to read and summarise complex information</li><li>If you are comfortable with numbers and doing some basic calculations too, that would be an advantage</li><li>Collaborative: be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good interpersonal skills</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise work and be flexible when plans change</li><li>Good IT skills: you must be confident using MS Office software platforms, such as Word and Excel</li><li>Confident to ask for clarification when not clear</li><li>Ability to compromise and work in a non-partisan way</li><li>At least five GCSEs including English and maths, graded five to nine (A-C)</li><li>A degree is not required for this role, but A-level or an equivalent qualification is required</li></ul>When applying, consider how your personal interests and experiences, including any extracurricular and social experience, help equip you for working at Green Alliance. We are interested in the life experiences you have had and how you may have overcome barriers to achieve your goals. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who may not have a university degree but can demonstrate a strong personal interest in this role, and we encourage those new to the workplace to apply. If you have any knowledge of climate change and nature, through your studies, a professional role, volunteering or through personal interests, please provide brief details. 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: <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.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

Policy trainee

Closing date for applications: 6 October 2025 at 10.00amSalary:&nbsp; £1939 per monthDuration: 9 monthsWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, can be worked flexibly. Typical working days are 9am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch.Start date: 6 January 2026 Keen to kickstart your career in environmental politics? This exciting traineeship offers the chance to develop skills in research, policy analysis, events management and communication while campaigning for a greener future.&nbsp;<a href="https://green-alliance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Green Alliance</a> is a charity and independent think tank, committed to achieving a greener future. We play a central role in shaping environmental thinking in the UK and are known for our cross-party influence, the clarity of our insights and the quality of our reports, briefings, events and podcasts.&nbsp;A think tank is a research organisation that aims to influence government policy making. Green Alliance is a specific type of think tank; many are focused on supporting a particular party or part of the political spectrum, but we are politically neutral and focused on policy that improves the environment. This means we spend our time drawing up strategies for achieving change internally and with other organisations, doing research for reports and roundtables, and then meeting MPs and civil servants to persuade them to take action. Among other things, our staff regularly talk to ministers, appear in newspaper articles and on TV and radio and give evidence to parliamentary select committees. There has never been a more important time to act on the environmental crisis. We are producing clear evidence that a low carbon, green economy can create new jobs and industries, improve people’s lives and lead to a safer, fairer and more resilient future for all.This role is all about gaining hands-on experience at the heart of political engagement on environmental issues. You will be an integral part of our team and will work with people across the organisation, including our small team of political advisors, to support Green Alliance’s mission.&nbsp; Key activities<ul><li>Learn about researching and summarising data and information on environmental policy issues, through carrying out research within our projects</li><li>Learn about the dynamics of British politics and how to track policy developments in Westminster effectively</li><li>Develop writing skills by contributing to briefings and, as part of this, you will gain skills in editing and fact checking</li><li>Develop skills in events management and learn about the logistics of running high profile events in parliament and Westminster</li><li>Support effective relationships and communications with stakeholders and external partners, including MPs, civil servants, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other organisations</li><li>Attend internal and external meetings, sometimes taking minutes and building relationships with our network and learning about the administrative side of running a team</li><li>Grow your skills in communication and presenting, by drafting copy for internal and external uses, and by providing a short presentation to the team towards the end of your placement</li><li>Learn how we use social media in our work and occasionally support the communications team in posting timely updates and commentary to our channels</li><li>Gain experience in office administration such as answering calls and emails, and greeting visitors to the office</li><li>Develop your professional skills and be confident to take your next step in the environment sector</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Enthusiasm for supporting our vision of a green and prosperous future for all</li><li>Interest in growing your understanding of politics in the UK and how environmental policy is developed.</li><li>A passion for people and building relationships, curious about and thrives on understanding what drives people and networks to do what they do</li><li>Diligent and proactive in your approach, with the ability to use your initiative</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Ability to read and summarise complex information</li><li>Collaborative: be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good interpersonal skills</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise work and be flexible when plans change</li><li>Good IT skills: you must be confident using MS Office software platforms, such as Word and Excel</li><li>Confident to ask for clarification when not clear</li><li>Ability to compromise and work in a non-partisan way</li><li>At least five GCSEs including English and maths, graded five to nine (A-C)</li><li>A degree is not required for this role, but A-level or an equivalent qualification is required</li></ul>When applying, consider how your personal interests and experiences, including any extracurricular and social experience, help equip you for working at Green Alliance. We are interested in the life experiences you have had and how you may have overcome barriers to achieve your goals. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who may not have a university degree but can demonstrate a strong personal interest in this role, and we encourage those new to the workplace to apply. If you have any knowledge of politics, climate change or nature, through your studies, a professional role, volunteering or through personal interests, please provide brief details. 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: <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.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

Politics trainee

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th September 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: UK Living Wage or London Living Wage, depending on the successful candidate's locationDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 21 hours per week, with some evening / weekend work required.Location: Dance Consortium has access to offices in London (primary base) and Birmingham. The successful applicant will be able to commit to at least 1 in-person day and 2 remote days per week.Start date: Early November 2025 Looking to gain hands on experience of project and event coordination? Dive into the world of international contemporary dance, UK touring and audience / participant engagement with this 6-month traineeship.<a href="https://danceconsortium.com/" target="_blank">Dance Consortium</a> is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to tour the best contemporary dance from around the world to regional audiences and participants across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2000 by the Chief Executives of major UK theatres, our touring programme provides a platform for diverse, culturally distinctive, original and iconic dance companies from across the globe, providing audiences with access to a range of international dance experiences that would not otherwise be available. A bespoke programme of engagement and audience development activity accompanies each tour, enhancing and deepening opportunities for engagement. Since 2000 Dance Consortium has delivered 55 Tours by 30 different companies performing to over 800,000 people.The impact of Dance Consortium extends beyond its relationship with audiences and artists; it is a thriving network that actively contributes to the touring ecology, providing support and expertise on international dance and audience development to its members and the wider sector. Current membership comprises 24 theatres, including independent, local authority and Arts Council England (ACE) funded venues, alongside those which are more commercial.Dance Consortium holds a special position in the dance ecology in that it is uniquely able to draw upon the knowledge and skills of the member venues and expertise, alongside connecting UK organisations and audiences to global artists and companies. The administrative intern will be supported to develop an understanding of touring international dance, building all-round knowledge of the ecology and of a range of engagement initiatives and activities, with access to senior figures across the sector and networking opportunities.The placement will provide skills development and practical experience, both in an office context and on the ground in venues or on tour. Working within our small and experienced team, you will make a meaningful contribution to and impact on Dance Consortium’s practical and creative outputs, alongside your own professional development. The trainee will be supported by and work directly with Dance Consortium’s core team: Joe Bates (chief executive), Claire Morton (senior producer) &amp; Megan Saunders (audiences &amp; engagement manager). You will also benefit from working alongside key freelancers providing expertise in marketing, press, social media and tour management, making this an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and varied experience across departments / functions.The administrative intern will have weekly in-person contact with the team, with remote support continuing throughout the week. There will also be the opportunity to attend performances, workshops and other events across our tour venues. As such, some evening / weekend work may be required but also to be discussed and agreed. Travel expenses beyond the town / city where the individual is based will be reimbursed, and travel/accommodation related to attending Dance Consortium events/touring will be provided. What you will be doing<ul><li>Providing project management assistance, including bookings, scheduling and reporting &amp; evaluation for UK tours and engagement activities</li><li>Event support (e.g. travel, accommodation, catering, space booking, rsvp lists)</li><li>Research (e.g. gathering information on tour locations and amenities)</li><li>Data collection and reporting (including audience, participant and environmental data), assisting in strengthening the evaluation of our work</li><li>Creation and administration of forms and surveys</li><li>Providing social media support, including content capture and processing</li><li>Assisting in the production digital assets and marketing of activities</li><li>Attending meetings (members, technical, marketing), training events and away days (knowledge, skills sharing and networking)</li><li>Attending tour venues and engagement activities as appropriate (to be agreed)&nbsp;</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>Knowledge and experience of touring, gaining an insight into a variety of large-scale venues across the UK and Ireland (including commercial, independent, local authority and Arts Council England / Creative Scotland supported theatres)</li><li>Access to performances, engagement activities, events broadening knowledge and experience in the dance sector</li><li>Knowledge and experience in range of performing art forms including contemporary dance, circus and ballet Insight into learning, engagement and workforce development initiatives</li><li>Induction into and support in utilising and maximising the efficiency of systems &amp; processes (e.g. Microsoft 365 &amp; AI).</li><li>Data processes and analysis</li><li>Insight into Arts Council England reporting requirements and systems</li><li>Opportunity to travel across the UK</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of policies and practical application including:<ul><li>Justice Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion; Safeguarding; Health &amp; Safety; Environmental</li></ul></li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Applicants aged 21 or above</li><li>A genuine interest in learning about and developing skills in dance and touring</li><li>Some project management / administration skills (this may be from previous employment, or from managing your own work or projects)</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a good attention to detail</li><li>Computer literate</li><li>Ability to use own initiative, manage multiple tasks and a varied workload</li><li>Personable and a natural collaborator and team-worker</li><li>Flexible and adaptable approach, including being available for some weekend &amp; evening commitments</li></ul>The candidate will need to:<ul><li>Have some experience in dance and/or performing arts – this may be through formal education qualifications or through more informal routes or experience</li><li>Uphold Dance Consortium’s values and key policies (Justice Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion; Safeguarding; Health &amp; Safety; Environmental)</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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

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