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Closing date for applications: 6pm, Monday 18th August 2025Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience&nbsp; &nbsp;We are on a mission to champion change and celebrate diversity in classical music – do you have the skills and expertise to help us?&nbsp;After ten successful years of growth, underpinned by a strong mission and successful fundraising, the Chineke! Foundation is looking for a Projects Director who will help ensure that the production and organisation of projects match their artistic ambition.You will play an important role in the continued growth and evolution of the organisation. You will work closely with the Projects Team and lead on planning, selling and delivery. You will communicate the development of any new projects whilst overseeing the pre-existing engagements and work closely with our touring agents at Askonas Holt. Reporting to the Managing Director and working as part of our dynamic team of management staff you will play a vital role in the organisation.&nbsp; Your responsibilities will be:&nbsp;<ul><li>Attending all Chineke! rehearsals, projects and tours</li><li>Working closely with the artistic team to assist on curation of programmes, keeping track of conductor/soloist invites and handling contracting once bookings have been confirmed</li><li>Meeting with venues to generate interest in our future programmes and secure concert dates to build out regional tours around core Southbank Centre dates</li><li>Keeping the Development Director and Marketing and Communications Manager up to date on projects and future plans</li><li>Keeping track of our National Portfolio Organisation requirements with Arts Council and planning projects to meet our targets on the number of concerts in each category that we have committed to in each financial year</li><li>Working closely with our important partners i.e. Askonas Holt, Southbank Centre, Woolwich Works, Royal Albert Hall</li><li>Working closely with the Artistic Team and Managing Director to ensure that our performance plans align with our mission and 5 Year Development Plan</li><li>Producing and negotiating contracts to engagements (conductors, soloists, with venues/festivals, tours, commercial engagements etc.)</li><li>Contributing to a supportive and collegiate culture within the Chineke! Foundation</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceWe are looking for these areas of experience and skills:&nbsp;<ul><li>First-hand knowledge and experience of working with orchestras</li><li>Confidence in advising the artistic team when developing programmes</li><li>Experience of recording and filming including rights and contracting</li><li>Experience of project scheduling</li><li>Ability to build strong new relationships with regional, national and international venues</li><li>Budgeting and negotiating skills</li><li>Outstanding networking skills in a range of settings</li><li>Ability to work from home and the Chineke! office at Woolwich Works in Greenwich</li><li>Commitment to advancing the cause of diversity in the arts</li><li>A strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously, and a willingness to work occasional irregular hours including weekends and/or whenever projects take place</li><li>A high standard of communication in written and spoken English</li></ul>Reporting to the Managing Director and in coordination&nbsp;with the Artistic Director and Deputy Artistic Director, you will handle the orchestra’s diary, lead on the production of projects and line manage the Orchestra &amp; Tour Manager and our Production freelancers. &nbsp;How to applyIf you have any queries, or wish to apply for the post, please send your CV and covering letter to Annabelle Baik, Concert Coordinator via the Apply button.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Chineke! Foundation

Projects director

Closing date for applications: 25th July 2025Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) Commission the next big names in fiction at one of the UK's leading publishers in this newly created role.With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.Hodder &amp; Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingThis newly created role is on the Hodder Fiction list, specifically focussing on the commercial women’s fiction titles. We are home to authors such as Lucy Score, Liz Tomforde, Meghan Quinn, Holly Bourne and Riley Sager, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a key part of a team that publishes globally-recognised names, as well as brands of the future. You’ll be working alongside the Deputy Publishing Director to expand this fast-growing area of the list, working on pre-existing popular fiction across genre as well as commissioning conversation-sparking and consumer-led titles that have high commercial and global appeal and ambitious sales targets.High-volume romance publishing will be a prominent part of this role – and the ideal candidate should feel ready to embrace this part of the list with gusto – but this position will also involve acquiring more broadly, looking for anything from love stories to thought-provoking debuts, addictive thrillers to intense book club reads.You will inherit a small number of authors to grow and develop for your own list, as well as commissioning more titles for future publishing – most importantly, you should be ready to start looking for the next best exciting names in fiction.Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:<ul><li>Working alongside the Deputy Publishing Director to grow the commercial fiction list, looking for gaps, opportunities and market-trends</li><li>Acquiring and publishing new titles across commercial fiction genres, with an eye to market-focussed titles with high commercial and global appeal</li><li>Publishing a select list of pre-existing titles and authors with an aim to grow them, including managing the critical path, maintaining metadata, attending campaign meetings, and editing manuscripts</li><li>Championing your own titles and authors, as well as the wide Hodder Fiction list and commercial fiction more broadly</li><li>Communicating effectively with marketing, sales, publicity, production, design and rights teams</li><li>Establishing strong relationships with authors and literary agents</li><li>Maintaining impeccable global market awareness in order to identify exciting publishing opportunities, including trend-watching not just in the UK but in our international markets for fast-thinking and fast-moving publishing</li><li>Author care in all its forms</li><li>Internal and external outreach for the list in the wider industry</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for a proactive, experienced and highly organised candidate who is ready to hit the ground running. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume commercial publishing and feels confident in their editorial capabilities. It would be helpful to have had prior experience commissioning – either for your own list, or in support of senior team members – although commissioning experience is not essential: what is more important is a robust knowledge of commercial publishing, multiple years’ experience working on an editorial team, and impeccable desk editorial, project management and author care skills. You may have already led on a few publications, or otherwise offered exemplary support on others' lists, preparing you to take on a small list of your own.&nbsp;A demonstrable, clear and tangible passion and enthusiasm for commercial fiction in all its forms is crucial here.We are looking for:<ul><li>A genuine passion for commercial fiction, with extensive knowledge of the market and areas for potential growth</li><li>An excellent understanding of the editorial process from start to finish, and experience supporting senior colleagues’ publishing, including communicating with and editing authors</li><li>A commercially minded candidate with a proven ability to recognise opportunities</li><li>Strong communication skills and a talent for organisation</li><li>Experience working on a high-volume commercial publishing list, including briefing jackets, writing cover copy and metadata</li><li>Ambition for growing the list and identifying the best authors to do this</li><li>The ability to negotiate financially viable and favourable contracts with external parties</li><li>The ability to project manage effectively and deliver on time</li><li>Excellent administration skills</li><li>Enthusiasm for working in a tight-knit team within a busy division</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Commissioning editor

Application deadline: 12pm on Thursday 31st July 2025Start date: Week commencing 1st September 2025 (with flexibility if needed)&nbsp;Duration: 6 months&nbsp;Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm (with occasional evening working)&nbsp;Pay: London Living Wage - £28,808 per annum (pro rata)&nbsp;Location: Our offices are in Somerset House in central London, all staff are expected to be working in the office at least 2 days a week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interviews: We will be conducting interviews between Tuesday 12th August and Tuesday 19th August via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. We will inform candidates shortlisted for an interview by the end of the day on Thursday 7th August. Please be aware that if you are shortlisted there will be a short, written task to be completed ahead of the interview.&nbsp; Thinks Insight Strategy is &nbsp;looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working research assistant to join its team.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are a fast-growing research agency that puts public and stakeholder opinion at the heart of our clients' thinking. Our research methodologies span all qualitative and quantitative techniques, and we have a diverse client base across the private, public and third sectors. We strongly encourage all potential applicants to take a look at our website for more information about who we are and what we do, including some of our previous reports: thinksinsight.com.&nbsp;The chosen candidate will be primarily responsible for providing logistical and analytical support on research projects, as well as providing wider administrative support to the team. That said, Research Assistants gain exposure to all elements of our work, including seeing focus groups in action, and contributing to the analysis and reporting process.&nbsp;&nbsp;This internship is designed to be an introduction to research and so is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to embark on a career in social and market research or in communications.&nbsp;&nbsp;Whilst the Research Assistant internship is a six-month role, there is the potential for a permanent role as a Research Executive at the end of the placement. Lots of our current team joined us as interns and we see the internship as an important way of bringing talent into our business. Any offer of a permanent role will depend on individual performance during the internship.&nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Have strong communication skills, on paper, in person and on the phone. </li><li>Have strong organisational skills and be able to multi-task. </li><li>Have an excellent academic record. </li><li>Be able to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to a high degree of proficiency. </li><li>Have permission to work in the UK at the time of starting employment.&nbsp;</li></ul>Ideally you would also have some previous theoretical or practical exposure to qualitative or quantitative research methodologies (e.g. through academic studies or work experience), and experience of working in an office-based environment.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to apply&nbsp;If this sounds like you, please complete our online application form, available via the Apply button.The application form covers:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Your contact details. </li><li>Your academic and employment history (please note that you will not need to upload a CV). </li><li>Why you would like to apply to be an Intern at Thinks. </li><li>Why you feel you are a good fit for the role.&nbsp;</li></ul>If you have any questions, please get in touch with the recruitment team at <a href="mailto:internship@thinksinsight.com" target="_blank">internship@thinksinsight.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;While we will try our best to contact all unsuccessful candidates, this may not be possible due to high numbers of applicants. Past applicants: Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from individuals who have previously come in for an interview for our internship programme.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented both in our workplace and in the sector.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Thinks Insight & Strategy

Internship: research assistant

Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th July at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: Part Time, 3 days a week (exact days tbc, but our core office ours are between 9am – 6pm, Monday – Friday)Location: Shoreditch Town Hall, LondonStart date: 1st September 2025 Want to learn how a multi-artform venue develops, supports, and delivers its artistic programme while growing and engaging its audiences? This 6-month placement offers a meaningful and enriching introduction to arts administration, audience development, and creative producing on a part-time basis.<a href="https://shoreditchtownhall.com/whats-on" target="_blank">Shoreditch Town Hall</a> is a leading cultural, community and live events space housed in one of the grandest former civic buildings in the capital. Comprising over 48,000 square feet across 70 individual rooms, the Grade II listed Town Hall is the largest multi-artform venue in Hackney and more widely used today than at any other point since being set up as a Charitable Trust in 1998.The Town Hall presents a year-round cultural programme of progressive theatre, music, dance, circus and talks, as well as hosting numerous live event hires ranging from documentary film premieres to tech conferences. The Town Hall supports artists by providing in-kind space for rehearsals and R&amp;D residencies, and a permanent Artists Workspace where creatives can take advantage of a free desk space for administrative work. The organisation collaborates with a range of local partners to deliver an extensive community and engagement programme.The audience &amp; artist engagement placement will support Shoreditch Town Hall’s cultural programme, marketing campaigns and live events through a variety of administrative, producing, and communications tasks. The role will rotate across departments and is designed to offer broad insight into how creative projects are delivered, communicated and experienced in a professional arts venue.The trainee will rotate across key teams (marketing, cultural programme, events, and operations) and undertake tasks that range from project coordination and artist support to content creation and audience engagement. They will attend team meetings, help coordinate artist initiatives such as our rehearsal space schemes, and contribute to audience development campaigns and blog content. This placement aims to equip the trainee with practical skills, confidence, and clarity about career pathways in the arts, particularly arts marketing, cultural programming and events. Key activities<ul><li>Supporting artist-focused initiatives, such as the Local Lounge and Last Minute Rehearsal Space scheme</li><li>Supporting audience engagement initiatives, including data gathering and campaign planning</li><li>Assisting with artist communications and mailing lists</li><li>Drafting blog content, email newsletters and social media copy with guidance from the marketing officer</li><li>Attending and minute-taking in meetings</li><li>Assisting with project timelines, event logistics, and event setups</li><li>Participating in the Green Gang working group</li><li>Supporting admin tasks relating to HR and general office management</li><li>Assisting with enhancing the audience experience in our Grade 2 listed building</li><li>Attending at least two performance or events throughout the 6 month placement, with reflection notes</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>Understanding audience development, marketing strategy, and digital content creation in a live arts setting</li><li>The foundations of producing and engagement in a cultural context</li><li>Project coordination and artist liaison</li><li>Writing for digital platforms and marketing tools</li><li>Using software like Spektrix (ticketing), Artifax (scheduling), Microsoft Office and SharePoint</li><li>Attending and contributing to meetings in a professional context</li><li>Customer service and reception skills</li><li>HR and policy basics</li><li>Sustainability and access practices</li><li>Learning about audiences and requirements in running an historic building</li><li>Critical reflection through a self-led mini project</li></ul> What you will bring<ul><li>A genuine passion and enthusiasm for theatre, live performance, or cultural events</li><li>Demonstrable interest in arts management, producing, or marketing</li><li>An ability to work independently and collaboratively</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Good attention to detail and time management</li><li>An eagerness to learn and develop new skills</li><li>Pass for Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&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.

Shoreditch Town Hall

Audience and artist engagement trainee

Closing date for applications: Midday 28th July at 12pmSalary: £44,620 to £49,730Basis: Full time, Permanent&nbsp; &nbsp;The Barbican Centre is seeking to appoint an experienced, proactive Producer for Learning to join the Creative Collaboration team and lead Barbican’s broad programme of creative learning opportunities with schools, further, higher, SEND and PRU educational providers.The Creative Collaboration department brings together the Barbican Centre’s participatory work with communities, learning, public programmes, and archive, crossing traditional arts boundaries, contributing towards a programme focused on developing diverse, local, and younger audiences. The department’s work is inspired by and built upon principles of collaboration, learning, and access.Working closely with the Senior Producer (Learning &amp; Participation) the Producer (Learning) will be lead on creative learning programmes that utilise the Barbican’s rich and unique artistic offer as a springboard for participation. By engaging artists and other practitioners from the creative industries, the Producer (Learning) will inspire and ignite a passion for involvement in the arts across artforms with students and educators alike. The producer will take a strategic and entrepreneurial approach, to ensure the Learning offer is impactful and always delivered at the highest standards. &nbsp;Ideal candidate will:<ul><li>Demonstrate an ability to work as part of team and collaborate to achieve a shared goal.</li><li>Be an accomplished producer and project manager with strong planning, administration and organisational skills.</li><li>Have extensive experience of engaging artists and creative practitioners to create and deliver accessible learning programmes.</li><li>Have experience of working creatively with educational institutions such as schools, further, higher, SEND and PRU educational providers.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to work with a wide range of people from across Barbican teams as well as project partners, audiences and participants.</li><li>A commitment to safeguarding, access, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and the Barbican’s values.</li><li>The successful applicant will be self-motivated and have good knowledge of arts education and creative learning sector. Excellent interpersonal skills are vital.</li><li>To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please see the ‘Job Information Pack’. &nbsp;</li></ul>How to apply:To apply, please follow the link and submit a CV, and Cover Letter of no more the 2 sides of A4, outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the Person Specification and outline of the role responsibilities. Please address each of the points in the Person Specification where possible.Please note that late applications will not be accepted. The Barbican is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you are a disabled person and need adjustments to the application process, please contact us.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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