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Closing date: 10th June 2025Salary: Basic salary starting at £27,125.00 dependant on experienceReports to: Commercial Development LeadDepartment: Agency Sales N&amp;RLevel: P3 Are you detail-oriented, proactive and kickstarting a career in TV advertising? Don't miss this exciting entry-level role based in Manchester!C4 is owned by the public and fully funded by advertising, so maximising revenue which can be invested back on screen is paramount. Each year the 4Sales team generate over £1billion of advertising revenue, across spot, VoD, sponsorship and partnerships that is then used to produce the high quality, innovative and entertaining programming that our viewers love so much. A major part of our commercial strategy focuses on being the most progressive commercial partners with our advertisers and agencies.The Commercial team is responsible for delivering the business strategy, defined by the Customer and Commercial Leader to deliver against our revenue, reputation, and relationship objectives across a defined patch of agencies. The Commercial Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and analytical support to the Commercial Development Leads and the Customer &amp; Commercial Leader in their pursuit of share growth and revenue generation. Responsibilities<ul><li>Providing weekly trading and market reports e.g., pricing and audience performance.</li><li>Utilising analytical tools to help the Commercial Development Leads identify new revenue opportunities as well as opportunities for incremental growth.</li><li>Assisting the Commercial Development Leads with the creation of linear and online agreements in order for the campaigns to be set up on our internal booking system.</li><li>Generating deal letters under the guidance of the Commercial Development Leads, summarising the terms of deal contracts.</li><li>Running day to day administrative systems and providing procedural support to the Commercial Development Leads and Customer &amp; Commercial Leader.</li><li>Supporting the Commercial Development Leads in the writing and formatting of PowerPoint presentations.</li><li>Ensuring deal information is accurately input into the internal booking system in good time after a trading deal is finalised.</li><li>Costing up individual airtime spot requests for agency and client partners.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Candidate must be self-motivated and proactive.</li><li>Must be able to juggle and prioritise tasks according to strict deadlines, therefore time management is important.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent computer proficiency including the use of Excel and PowerPoint.</li><li>High level of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.</li><li>Candidate must have the ability to work independently and to carry out tasks to completion within parameters of instructions given.</li><li>Highly organised.</li><li>Concise and accurate communication style.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Previous experience in a Media Sales, analytic or numerical role.</li><li>Knowledge of the TV advertising industry and a basic knowledge of industry guidelines and regulations (OFCOM, BCAP, Clearcast).</li></ul> Hybrid WorkingFrom September 2023 employees will be working minimum 3 days per week in their office location. The other 2 days should be working from home. This is to create more time for collaboration, creativity, learning and feedback. We also have a working from another location policy for up to 10 days. This pattern is subject to future changes which would be communicated in advance to provide employees with adequate notice of any change.&nbsp; If you need any additional support or workplace adjustments upon joining, please speak with your manager or our workplace disability lead. 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.

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Commercial assistant

Closing date: 10th June 2025Salary: Basic salary starting at £51,844.00 dependant on experienceReports to: Product Owner Lead (VOD)Department: Ad Tech Team, Sales Ops, 4 Sales&nbsp;Location: London / ManchesterLevel: P1 Flex your technical skills with this permanent role in Channel 4's Sales Operations team!The Sales Operations team is responsible for the creation and delivery of maximum revenue across all delivery methods of viewing across C4’s Sales portfolio. The team is required to deliver exceptional levels of service to Sales and our customers, in addition to conceiving and executing innovative methods of creating value through systems, working practices and new trading opportunities.The team is responsible for the management and delivery of the ad systems and technical deployments across our Linear and VOD (Video on Demand) portfolio of products. Working closely with IT and All4 Product, the role delivers new and optimises of existing sales products across C4 sales’ platforms. JOB PURPOSEChannel 4 became the first broadcaster in Europe to launch a catch-up VOD service 12 years ago. After significant success, C4Sales now requires the growth of the product and platform offering to enable the continued expectations of our partners and customers to be fulfilled. This role’s primary responsibility is to develop, maintain and optimise technical ad integrations and system optimisation across our diverse Direct and Programmatic platform set ups, enabling the successful delivery of our Ad Products. The role supports the Ad Tech Lead, who manages a team of Product Specialists looking after our digital ad serving ecosystem.The role will require technical onboarding of new platforms and ad formats as well as managing and implementing third party integrations for video publishers to be traded in the programmatic marketplace. The role requires delivery of our technical ad serving roadmap and close collaboration with our existing external suppliers, internal stake holders and IT/Dev teams who manage the various integrations. This includes front end player deployments across our 26 platforms as well as back integration for pushing data from C4 systems to our primary and external adservers.The role will also be required to support and troubleshoot campaign set up issues and front end delivery and player problems – including interactive VOD ads in complex debugging environments. Measured by:<ul><li>Speed and efficiency of developing highly complex Programmatic and Digital Ad Products.</li><li>Resolution time of technical issues.</li><li>Uptime of internal and external systems.</li><li>Creation of efficient technical workflows for Programmatic and Digital &nbsp;operations.</li><li>Relationship management with Tech partners such as FreeWheel, DSPs, YoSpace, C4 Dev teams and Partner Broadcasters.</li><li>Specialised operational and technical support to the Programmatic Operational and Sales teams.</li><li>Delivery of programme of work and management of team resource.</li></ul> KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Working with the team of Product Owners and Specialists that delivers the programme of work for digital ad technology.</li><li>Contributing to the delivery of the Digital technology roadmap within the C4Sales and platform integrations.</li><li>Main point of contact to support all Programmatic and Digital technical integrations.</li><li>Ensuring optimal setup and operational use of FreeWheel Ad Server and SSP (Supply-Side Platform) products, including regular review or processes and workflows to assess efficiency. </li><li>Supporting the testing and rollout of new VOD Ad Products and Programmatic technology including SSPs and DSPs (Demand-Side Platforms).</li><li>Optimise and drive efficiency gains through the workflow and campaign set up processes using existing and new techniques.</li><li>Troubleshot and debug issues on any platforms such as ad play out or Programmatic deal delivery across all platforms.</li><li>Deliver and enforce best practice guidelines for C4 delivery teams, Partner development and teams and Programmatic partners.</li><li>Devising and executing integrations plans with ad serving/SSP and delivery vendors, Broadcast partners, and DSPs.</li><li>Work with Product Owner Lead to deliver new and innovative digital approaches and work with new technology partners.</li><li>Document existing and future technology setup and workflows as required.</li><li>Work closely with C4 Product to ensure all requirements are briefed and ranked appropriately on various backlogs and programmes of work for C4 Streaming.</li></ul> OTHER JOB FACTORS Technical &amp; Professional Skills<ul><li>Detailed knowledge on video file formats and relevant platform support with a high understanding of CDN (Content Delivery Network) configuration techniques and advanced transcode and delivery methodologies.</li><li>Liaising with relevant teams to deliver new functionality in C4 and supplier systems and tools, from PO to engineering to ensure requirements are captured and fully delivered in a timely fashion.</li><li>Awareness of software delivery methodologies and project management techniques such as Agile and Prince 2.</li><li>Understanding of forecasting techniques and logic.</li><li>Familiarity with data manipulation and delivery methodologies.</li><li>Ability to create and keep up to date documentation and best practice guides for end users and Dev teams for deployments.</li></ul>Autonomy/Judgement/Decision Making<ul><li>Seek input and provide specific details for escalations on major decisions.</li><li>Suggest adaptions of enabling functions or process improvements.</li><li>Communicate regularly with other Product Specialists on decisions made.</li></ul>Managing Resources<ul><li>Expected to manage their own time to ensure successful delivery of the Programmatic and Digital programme of work.</li><li>Provide support, documentation, and training for Operational teams to ensure they have a common understanding of the technology and functional underpinnings of systems.</li></ul>Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Work closely and communicates with external suppliers including Freewheel, DSPs, YoSpace and others, and is expected to maintain a high level of support and professionalism with all stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain effective relationships with operational and sales teams, communicating updates and changes to the programme of work in a timely and transparent manner.</li></ul>Complexity/Problem Solving<ul><li>Complex implementations can take months and involve key internal stakeholders such as research, Legal, Rights, Tech, Dev etc. a strong project understanding will be required.</li><li>Capitalises on opportunities for improvement, innovation, and inclusivity through operationalising these into tangible actions for others.</li></ul>Business Impact/Strategic Perspective<ul><li>Understanding of the projects in development and their impact on the business strategy, as C4 continues to innovate in the digital space.</li><li>Jobholder plays a critical role in the seamless playout of content and advertising with minimal technical ad issues on platform.</li></ul> Essential Experience &amp; Skills<ul><li>Experience working in a technical capacity at a Broadcaster or Publisher, DSPs (Demand-Side Platforms), SSPs (Supply-Side Platforms), troubleshooting video delivery and working with multi-disciplined teams.</li><li>High levels of understanding in Video ad serving Industry Standards and methods of ad delivery including (Video Ad Serving Template), VPAID (Video Player Ad Interface Definition), Instream stitching, VOD overlays.</li><li>Detailed understanding of the technical aspects of online ad serving/delivery, TV convergence and cross platform advertising format innovation with demonstrable skill in outlining technical set ups of industry standard approaches.</li><li>Exceptional debugging skills using http reading tools and deep knowledge of capturing and reading sessions using Charles, Fiddler &amp; Wireshark.</li><li>Understating of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and industry standard system integration methodologies.</li><li>Q/A ing players and ad sever integrations across multiple devices and environments.</li><li>Awareness of the programmatic industry landscape and the roles of the major tech players.</li><li>Ability to work with external and internal support teams to manage solutions through various teams and levels to resolution.</li><li>A flexible, pragmatic and above all tenacious approach to problem solving.</li><li>An appreciation for technical integrations and system set ups for the entire end to end automated ad serving and transactional DAI (Dynamic Ad Insertion) methodologies.</li><li>Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear and understandable manner to non-technical colleagues and partners.</li></ul> Hybrid WorkingFrom September 2023 employees will be working minimum 3 days per week in their office location. The other 2 days should be working from home. This is to create more time for collaboration, creativity, learning and feedback. We also have a working from another location policy for up to 10 days. This pattern is subject to future changes which would be communicated in advance to provide employees with adequate notice of any change. &nbsp;If you need any additional support or workplace adjustments upon joining, please speak with your manager or our workplace disability lead. 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.

Product specialist – Programmatic

Closing date:&nbsp;Midnight, Thursday 05 JuneInterviews:&nbsp;Monday 23, Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25 JuneContract:(ICF39) - 1 X Fixed term contract until 27 March 2026, 35 hours per week (Full Time)(ICF46) - 1 X Fixed term contract until 31 October 2025, 28 hours per week(Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)Salary:&nbsp;£27,401 per annum (pro-rata for part time), plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.Location:&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;(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; Help fund creativity and culture across England – join Arts Council as an assistant and play a key role in supporting the arts, with flexible working, great benefits, and a mission-driven team.As an Assistant (Grant Management), you will be responsible for providing a consistent and high-quality grant management service and associated functions. You will provide advice and support to applicants and staff across the organisation and deliver assessment and monitoring services. In addition, you'll work with post holders across the Chief Operating Officer’s unit, relationship managers, Officer, Compliance and Improvement, the Senior officer and officers in the Business Support team.&nbsp; ResponsibilitiesIf you were already in this Assistant (Grant Management) role, here are some of the areas you would have been working in this week:<ul><li>Providing entry management, conducting eligibility checks, and providing risk checks</li><li>Supporting our decision-making processes for all of our funding programmes</li><li>Managing the post-decision grant process, including recording decisions (where applicable) and monitoring grant conditions and grant closure</li><li>Implementing contact management checks on all applications received and reviewing contact details in line with the fraud policy</li></ul>If you’re looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you'll be rewarded with an excellent salary of £27,401 per annum and a benefits package. Arts Council England provides world-class benefits. Some, not all, of our benefits can be found below:<ul><li>A final salary pension scheme, 25 days plus bank holidays and annual winter closure (three days between Christmas and New Year) plus one additional day for each year of service up to 30 days</li><li>We also offer a buy/ sell annual leave option and flexible and hybrid working and well-being support</li><li>We also offer exclusive savings on the high street and online, as well as holidays, gym membership, dining out and much more.</li></ul>&nbsp;Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website&nbsp;<a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>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.About us:&nbsp;Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/working-us/benefits" target="_blank">here</a>.Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not 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>We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our 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>&nbsp;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;Please note: We do&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Arts Council England

2x assistants, Grant Management

Deadline: Midday on Monday 16 June 2025Salary: from £30,000-£33,000 per annum, depending on experience – where £33,000 equates to a high level of relevant experience across the role and a strong demonstration of competence through the application process.Hours: Full-time. Main office at Cobden Works, Salford, UK.&nbsp;Walk the Plank seeks a brilliant production manager to support the delivery of the company’s ongoing programme of ambitious arts and cultural activity.This is an exciting time for the new Production Manager to join Walk the Plank, one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations, and winner of several recent awards including: National Outdoor Events Association -’Sustainability’, Access All Areas - ‘Best Operations’, Event Production Show - ‘Best Use of Tech', Global Web Excellence - ‘Accessibility’ and ‘Cultural’.Walk the Plank is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings.Walk the Plank’s track record of making work that engages citizens in public celebration is founded on ambitious creativity that connects with ordinary people. From fire gardens and site-responsive installations to parades and festivals, the company consistently attracts acclaim and showcases talent.As one of three Production Managers, you will have a chance to work on projects in many different locations, as part of an exciting creative environment.Our production team plays a crucial role ensuring that each project is executed to the highest standards for our clients – from festivals and local authorities to government agencies and commercial clients – with regard to artistic quality, budgets, creativity, safety, sustainability and audience engagement.&nbsp;Liaison with:<ul><li>Internal: Walk the Plank team and freelance creative and production team, stage managers, rigging and show crews, and our marketing and comms team.</li><li>External: Clients, promoters, suppliers and freelance contractors.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with particular attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to get on with a wide variety of people at all levels and to work well within a team. </li><li>Ability to deal with and manage different people from wide-ranging backgrounds in diverse circumstances including under pressure. </li><li>A highly proactive approach to production management, taking a lead where necessary to ensure essential tasks and processes are carried out. </li><li>Ability to work on own initiative and willing to learn new techniques/skills in accordance with agreed changes to working practice.</li><li>Ability to deliver high-quality work under time pressure and to tight deadlines. </li><li>Willingness to engage with company’s strategies around Sustainability and Environmental responsibility, including monitoring, and advocacy within your teams.</li><li>A problem solver, with a calm and methodical approach. </li><li>Ability to deal with correct prioritisation of tasks including when faced with limited resources. </li><li>Produce work to a high level of accuracy using a methodical approach. </li><li>High level of competency using Microsoft Office Suite (in particular Excel). </li><li>Passport holder, not subject to travel restrictions. </li><li>Eligible to work in the UK.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in a similar role in the live events or creative industries sector. </li><li>Good knowledge of and enthusiasm for the arts. </li><li>Relevant Health and Safety qualification/s. </li><li>Full, clean driving licence, with ability to drive 7.5T. </li><li>Competent in creating scale site plans in Autocad or similar. </li><li>Experience of working with pyrotechnics and/or special effects.</li></ul>&nbsp;Terms and conditions<ul><li>Work pattern: The nature of our work means that members of our production team are required to work flexibly, and outside normal hours to ensure the effective delivery of our work. We operate a time off in lieu system to compensate for time worked beyond contracted hours. The spread of our work is extensive, so you must be prepared to travel and stay overnight where required. Some overseas travel may be necessary.</li><li>Holiday/TOIL/Leave: Includes 24 paid holiday days plus 8 Bank Holidays, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) as per company policy and statutory sick pay entitlement.</li><li>Office and Home Working: We believe that sharing a space on a regular basis, interacting across the different parts of the company, and picking up on new threads and conversations together helps us to deliver great work and is an important and worthwhile part of our company culture. For that reason, we encourage office working as the norm. However, we will of course support flexible working and working from home where it is beneficial or necessary for the employee or company.</li><li>Pension: We offer 3% company pension contribution in addition to employee contributions</li></ul>&nbsp;Walk the Plank is committed to equal opportunities, and is Disability Confident Committed Employer, a Living Wage Employer, a Mental Health Aware Employer and a Creative Access Employer Partner.We value a diverse team and welcome applications from all sectors of the community as part of our aim to reflect the diversity of our audiences.D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent applicants fulfilling the basic criteria for the role will be interviewed. If you have any specific access requirements for the interview or foresee any barriers to the proposed way of working, please specify if you are invited to interview.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walk the Plank

Production manager

4 Opportunities in Liverpool, UK