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Deadline: 18th June 2025 at 10amSalary band:&nbsp;£65,000 to £80,000 (C2) We are looking for a skilled and experienced lead project manager to join 59 to play a key role in the management of our most ambitious projects within our portfolio.This role will oversee and take responsibility for the mechanics of stakeholder management, workflow planning, budgets, and resourcing across a number of large-scale, complex projects, often acting as the conduit between project teams and external consultants and partners, and liaising directly with project management counterparts on the client side.The successful candidate will have a PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification and significant experience managing project processes across a range of creative and technical disciplines, with a demonstrable track record of agility and the confidence to deliver projects in full amidst ever-changing circumstances. They will also be adept at managing work in different territories with a vast portfolio that demonstrates a range of settings, scales and art forms. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience delivering projects in the Middle East and Far East territories.An ability to expertly forge new connections and partnerships and to build trust fast, as well as managing existing relationships with clients and collaborators, is essential to this role. The ideal candidate will have experience working within or in collaboration with architecture firms and will be excited by working within an interdisciplinary design studio and thrive on working on design-led work for multiple clients and stakeholders. Key responsibilitiesThese will include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Create and hold a clear strategic plan for how each individual project will be executed considering all the various needs of the project</li><li>Act as the Key Account Holder for certain clients, being the main point of contact and responsible for upholding and maintaining&nbsp; important client relationships </li><li>Meet the the needs of high profile clients and stakeholders including agreeing a clear scope, schedule, budget and contract in collaboration with the Project Director</li><li>Confident handling of complex project delivery, including but not exclusive to timelines, milestones, stakeholder commitments, risk management, reporting and finance</li><li>Complex budget management including monthly cashflow forecasts and reconciliations</li><li>Clear tracking and reporting of project status through all stages of the project pipeline</li><li>Liaise with clients to ensure all requirements are addressed in a timely manner </li><li>Manage and foster strong, productive relationships with consultants and contractor teams</li><li>Manage client feedback and communicate to the Project Team effectively</li><li>Leading, managing and galvanising the team on a project to ensure excellent results</li><li>Work with the Assistant Producer to contract freelance staff and suppliers </li><li>Coordinate and archive meetings with action points and follow-ups at all stages of a project</li><li>Act as the conduit between the various disciplines in a project process - identifying what each discipline requires in order to deliver and coordinate priorities across these disciplines</li><li>Identify project risks and mitigate these risks in dialogue with the design team</li><li>Work with the Technical Design team to ensure all project plans adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations</li><li>Working with the Head of Producing to help with the strategic planning of the project pipeline and how projects feed into a wider company portfolio for Journey</li><li>Engaging with wider company policy, discussions and decision making to inform people &amp; teams you manage as well as wider departmental structure and decisions</li><li>Manage travel, accommodation, visas and itineraries&nbsp; in collaboration with the Assistant Producer</li><li>Coordinate workshops and prototypes as required</li><li>Work with 59’s Communications Manager to share communications regarding projects externally, whilst in development and at the point of final delivery</li><li>Look for opportunities to increase efficiencies and improve processes across the business</li><li>Work within and to 59’s Sustainability, Universal Design and Belonging &amp; Inclusion guidelines and goals, and where possible encouraging and supporting clients to do the same</li></ul>Other<ul><li>Manage team members within the Producing team</li><li>Undertake other work as reasonably required by the company.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Approximately 10 years experience as a Senior Project Manager on multiple, large-scale, complex projects</li><li>PRINCE2 qualification or equivalent</li><li>Experience coordinating complex timelines, budget and deadlines across multiple stakeholders including clients and project collaborators</li><li>Comfortable negotiating complex contracts</li><li>An ability to multitask effectively and handle multiple workflows at any one time</li><li>Experience working in other global contexts, particularly in Middle East and Far East territories</li><li>Expert administration and organisation skills</li><li>Confident representing the company at the highest level to key stakeholders</li><li>A willingness to work on weekends and evenings as required</li><li>A commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level, with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in a design studio across a range of design specialisms including some or all of: spatial design &amp; architecture, video design &amp; animation and technical design</li><li>Experience with communications and sharing the narrative of a piece of work publicly</li></ul> Additional informationOwing to the nature of our work, this job will require in-person attendance at our London studio and occasional work on-site in the UK and internationally.&nbsp; At times it will require evening, weekend and overnight work, and may involve extended trips away from the UK to deliver projects. 59 operates a TOIL policy and a package of other wellbeing initiatives to bring balance to what is at times a very demanding workload. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for this role. We believe a diverse range of voices, experiences and skills will help to inform, enrich and develop our working practices.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

59 Studio

Lead project manager

Deadline: 18th June 2025 at 10am&nbsp;Salary band:&nbsp;£55,000 to £70,000 (C1) We are seeking an experienced senior technical AV designer to join 59’s interdisciplinary design studio and provide comprehensive design for Audio, Video, Lighting and Systems Integration.In this senior role, you will lead technical designs across multidisciplinary projects, ensure technical excellence, manage client project design requirements, and oversee the seamless integration of cutting-edge audiovisual solutions across a broad range of projects including immersive experiences, permanent installations and large scale architectural projects.We require somebody with a passion for design, technology and innovation coupled with a thirst to provide technical solutions that empower and amplify our creative vision. As a senior technical designer you will become a critical asset for technical consultation across the project portfolio. Using your broad experience you will help guide and develop designs employing industry best practices and system engineering fundamentals to ensure project success. From concept to delivery you will play a pivotal role in design development and technical direction based on an evolving set of project requirements and studio ambitions. Key responsibilitiesTechnical Leadership &amp; Project Oversight:<ul><li>Provide expert technical guidance and design across many, if not the majority, of audio, video, lighting, immersive technology, from concept to execution.</li><li>Delivery of detailed integrated technical designs.</li><li>Lead in depth technical evaluations and feasibility studies, ensuring integrated and cohesive AV, immersive, and theatrical solutions.</li><li>Drive innovation and apply creative problem-solving to overcome complex technical challenges, achieving outstanding outcomes across all systems.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders during design phases.</li><li>Demonstrate experience of translating complex conceptual and scheme designs into clear technical project deliverables</li><li>Ability to support multiple concurrent projects at different stages of design development.&nbsp;</li></ul>System Design &amp; Documentation:<ul><li>Own and standardise comprehensive system design documentation, including:</li><li>CAD/BIM drawings (floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, system riser diagrams, staging plans, rigging plots, detailed schematics etc).</li><li>System wiring diagrams, signal flow diagrams, staging configurations, rigging diagrams, and equipment specifications.</li><li>Detailed Bill of Materials (BOM), performance criteria documentation, acoustic and technical compliance requirements.</li><li>Ensure high-quality, consistent documentation across all project phases.</li></ul>Client &amp; Vendor Management:<ul><li>Serve as a primary technical interface with clients, communicating technical solutions clearly and ensuring alignment with client goals and design intent</li><li>Contribute to vendor selection and ongoing relationship management, optimising outcomes, skillset augmentation and resource efficiency.</li></ul>Mentorship &amp; Team Development:<ul><li>Mentor and guide junior technical teams, fostering growth, technical excellence, and collaborative innovation.</li><li>Encourage knowledge-sharing and cross-disciplinary teamwork within the organisation.</li></ul>Research &amp; Development:<ul><li>Develop R&amp;D initiatives, identifying emerging technologies and innovative practices across AV, immersive experiences, and theatrical production technologies.</li><li>Promote continuous improvement, exploration, and adoption of industry-leading practices.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceCore Technical Expertise:<ul><li>Extensive experience designing systems that incorporate video, av, networking, audio processing, acoustics, projection mapping, media servers, immersive solutions (AR, VR, MR), lighting (architectural, entertainment, theatrical). System automation and show control.</li><li>In-depth expertise in theatre and/or other design environments including exhibitions or immersive venues\, including staging systems, stage automation, rigging techniques, and scenic production methods.</li></ul>Software &amp; Technology Proficiency:<ul><li>Experience and understanding preferred</li><li>Audio: Dante Controller, Q-SYS Designer, EASE.</li><li>Video &amp; Projection: disguise, Pixera, Modulo Pi, TouchDesigner, MadMapper, Mapping Matter.</li><li>Lighting: DMX protocols (Art-Net, sACN, SPI).</li><li>Immersive Technologies: Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Meta Quest.</li><li>CAD/BIM: Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp.</li><li>Staging &amp; Rigging: Proficiency in rigging fundamentals, load calculation, automation control systems, and staging/rigging safety standards.</li></ul>Theatre-Specific Knowledge:<ul><li>Comprehensive understanding of theatrical production methodologies, scenic construction processes, automation systems, and stagecraft.</li><li>Expert knowledge of rigging safety, load management, structural analysis, and relevant industry standards.</li></ul>Leadership &amp; Management Skills:<ul><li>Demonstrated capability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams, and mentor junior staff.</li><li>Excellent client relationship and vendor management skills, with proven ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly.</li></ul>Analytical &amp; Creative Problem-Solving:<ul><li>Strong analytical skills combined with creative problem-solving abilities, ensuring innovative and reliable technical solutions.</li></ul>Professional Standards &amp; Certifications:<ul><li>Comprehensive knowledge of AVIXA standards as well as theatre production safety guidelines.</li><li>AVIXA CTS-D Certification&nbsp; preferred.</li></ul>Preferred Experience:<ul><li>Experience working on large scale multi-stage international architectural projects,</li><li>Proven experience in large-scale audiovisual, theatrical, or immersive installations, particularly within entertainment, live event productions, or themed environments.</li><li>Demonstrated track record in pioneering innovative technical solutions for complex theatre, staging, rigging, and automation projects.</li></ul> 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.&nbsp;

Senior technical designer (AV)

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

Jamie Oliver Group

Creative intern

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

Felicity Bryan Associates Literary Agency

Felicity Bryan Associates

The Felicity Bryan publishing mentorship scheme

Closing date: 9th June 2025Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (London); £27,600 - £36,800 (Sheffield), DOE (+bonus +benefits)Location: 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. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, motivated and creative designer or senior designer to join the Hodder &amp; Stoughton art team.&nbsp;For the past 150 years and counting, Hodder and Stoughton has proudly published quality, bestselling fiction and non-fiction across some of the biggest brands in the world, and across a multitude of genres. Our authors include global sensations John Connolly, John Grisham and Stephen King, broadcasting stars Sara Cox, Clive Myrie, Graham Norton and Lucy Worsley, and contemporary fiction and literary gems John Connolly, Stephanie Garber, Mike Gayle, Sophie Hannah and David Nicholls, to name but a few. We are also proud to publish non-fiction hits by household names including Ella Mills, Stuart Broad, Johannes Radebe, Paris Fury and more.We have enjoyed countless bestsellers, celebrated hundreds of awards and welcomed authors and colleagues from every part of the world through our doors. A passion for creativity, inclusivity and drive for ambition are imprinted on everything we have done throughout the past century and a half, and on what we do now. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be a vital part of the team, expected to work across all our imprints, handling the creative process from initial brief to final artwork.</li><li>You’ll have creative autonomy for your briefs and the opportunity to commission illustrators, photographers and other designers.</li><li>You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard and on schedule, and that all administration and file management is up to date and accurate.</li><li>You’ll work closely with staff in other departments, developing great working relationships and demonstrating strong skills in conveying ideas and effectively interpreting feedback.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will be a dynamic, self-starting and organised creative with experience in cover design within the publishing industry and an impressive portfolio across a range of titles.</li><li>You will be energised by the whole creative process, and constantly challenge yourself to deliver stand-out cover designs.</li><li>Your abilities will enable you to put yourself in the shoes of our reader and design a cover that strongly engages with them.</li><li>We need you to bring a positive, can-do approach and a desire to build strong relationships with your immediate team, other departments, as well as illustrators, authors and agents.</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio of recent work (which is in the cover letter section). 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> 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.We believe publishing should be for everyone, at any stage of their career and in any role. We value the experience gained from any and all different jobs, and that is why we encourage applicants from all walks of life, especially if those walks didn’t initially include publishing.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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Designer / senior designer

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

The British Library

British Library training placement

Closing date: 9th June 2025Salary: £46,000 - £52,000 (London); £42,320 - £47,840 (Sheffield), (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London office, or our regional offices in Sheffield, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-experienced, confident and creative head of design to join the Hodder &amp; Stoughton art department.&nbsp;For the past 150 years and counting, Hodder and Stoughton has proudly published quality, bestselling fiction and non-fiction across some of the biggest brands in the world, and across a multitude of genres. Our authors include global sensations John Connolly, John Grisham and Stephen King, broadcasting stars Sara Cox, Clive Myrie, Graham Norton and Lucy Worsley, and contemporary fiction and literary gems John Connolly, Stephanie Garber, Mike Gayle, Sophie Hannah and David Nicholls, to name but a few. We are also proud to publish non-fiction hits by household names including Ella Mills, Stuart Broad, Johannes Radebe, Paris Fury and more.We have enjoyed countless bestsellers, celebrated hundreds of awards and welcomed authors and colleagues from every part of the world through our doors. A passion for creativity, inclusivity and drive for ambition are imprinted on everything we have done throughout the past century and a half, and on what we do now. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be a senior and valuable member of the team, working across all lists to deliver bestselling, consumer-first designs.</li><li>As a leader within the Art department you will support the Deputy Art Director with the day to day running of the department, contributing to creative processes, helping develop members of the team and ensure that their creative output is delivered to a high standard, alongside your own designs.</li><li>You will be experienced at all aspects of publishing design, responsible for driving all phases of design from conception to production and keeping all stakeholders up to date on progress, pushing for excellence at every stage.</li><li>You will be confident and experienced in author and stakeholder meetings, be a keen reader with a developed awareness of publishing and design trends.</li><li>You’ll work closely with staff across all other departments, developing great working relationships.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>This position would be perfect for a highly experienced Senior Designer wanting to take their career to the next level.</li><li>We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience in market leading design as well as line management and an enthusiasm for contributing to the Art Department as a whole.</li><li>You will have expert market knowledge across a variety of genres.</li><li>You should possess a meticulous eye for detail, have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, cover letter outlining relevant experience and a portfolio of recent work. 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>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> 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.We believe publishing should be for everyone, at any stage of their career and in any role. We value the experience gained from any and all different jobs, and that is why we encourage applicants from all walks of life, especially if those walks didn’t initially include publishing.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head of design

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd June at 11.59pmContract: Permanent, full-time&nbsp;Location: Bloomsbury, London, with the option for hybrid workingStarting salary: £25,500 pa, plus benefitsTeam: Grants and PrizesStart date: August 2025 &nbsp;<a href="http://www.societyofauthors.org" target="_blank">The Society of Authors</a> is the UK's largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators. It has been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884.&nbsp;As Grants and Prizes Administrator you will be trained on the administration of a diverse list of prizes, including the SoA Awards, Translation Prizes, and external prizes such as the Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Trust Young Writer of the Year Award. You would also work on grants for writers, in particular the&nbsp;<a href="https://www2.societyofauthors.org/grants/grants-writers-in-need/" target="_blank">Authors’ Contingency Fund</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://societyofauthors.org/grants/soa-access-fund/" target="_blank">SoA Access Fund</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.societyofauthors.org/Grants/Grants-for-works-in-progress" target="_blank">Authors’ Foundation</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.societyofauthors.org/Grants/Grants-for-works-in-progress" target="_blank">K. Blundell Trusts</a>.&nbsp;In this role, you'll be joining a small team that gives out over £650,000 annually in grants and prizes to authors at all stages of their careers. We’re looking for an organised and attentive individual keen to learn about the mechanics of grant and prize administration, with an interest in charity management and the literature sector. Due to the nature of some of the grants this position requires a compassionate individual able to deal sensitively with enquiries and applications. You will be required to work on numerous projects simultaneously and so we are looking for a strong multi-tasker who is able to manage their time effectively.&nbsp; &nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Fielding general enquiries to the Grants and Prizes department by telephone and email.</li><li>Registering, recording, and storing prize entries.</li><li>Coordinating deliveries to/from the office.</li><li>Updating entry forms and liaising with publishers to notify them of prize opening and closing dates.</li><li>Helping to maintain the web pages for the Grants and Prizes department.</li><li>Conducting prize eligibility checks.</li><li>Assisting with the administration of the Authors’ Contingency Fund and Authors’ Foundation: processing grant applications, eligibility checks, dispatching applications and aiding with assessor meetings.</li><li>Learning how to create certificates, prize booklets and PowerPoint presentations for awards.</li><li>Assisting with the communications output for the SoA’s Grants and Prizes.</li><li>Attending and supporting prizes events and talks.</li><li>Writing departmental staff activity reports.</li><li>Assisting with the SoA stakeholder nominations for HRH Birthday and New Year Honours.</li><li>Updating grants and prizes entries for the annual Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook.</li><li>Assisting with payment processes, ensuring the relevant information is obtained and instructions are given to the Finance team in a timely manner.</li><li>Helping to research a diverse range of new judges.</li><li>Involved in event planning for annual SoA Awards and Translation Prizes ceremonies.&nbsp;Helping to ensure that SoA prize events and ceremonies are accessible and inclusive.</li><li>Any other relevant duties as required for the role.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>High accuracy and attention to detail is essential.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills.</li><li>Good time management skills.</li><li>Good communication skills.</li><li>Fully competent with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.</li><li>Team worker with initiative and a practical, common-sense approach.</li><li>Willingness to learn.</li><li>InDesign skills and relevant experience are desirable, but not essential.</li></ul>You will occasionally be required to work outside normal office hours, usually in the evenings for prize presentations. Time off in lieu is provided. There is also the opportunity to get involved with one of the SoA’s groups or networks as part of this role.&nbsp; &nbsp;BenefitsAs a progressive and ethical not-for-profit organisation, SoA offer a range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. They are a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livingwage.org.uk/" target="_blank">London Living Wage</a> and a Disability Confident - Committed employer. Benefits include:<ul><li>Flexible, family-friendly working practices</li><li>Generous annual leave </li><li>Generous employer contributions to a stakeholder pension plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Employee perks scheme</li><li>Private healthcare options</li><li>Interest-free annual travel card loan</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Death-in-service benefit</li><li>Ongoing development opportunities&nbsp;</li></ul>The office closes over the Christmas break. While the SoA gifts an additional day of leave during this period, employees are required to use their annual leave allowance if they do not wish to work during the Christmas closure. 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;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who 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.Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

The Society of Authors

Grants and prizes administrator

Application deadline:&nbsp;10AM, Monday 9th June 2025Interviews will take place: The week commencing 16th June 2025Salary: £34,481 per annum.Permanent: This is a full-time, permanent position (39 hours per week)&nbsp; &nbsp;The Almeida Theatre is seeking an assistant box office manager.We are looking for someone who is passionate about theatre and wants to build a career in Box Office Management. You will work closely with data within Tessitura, training staff as required and supporting the Box Office Manager in the configuration and set up of all ticketing for Almeida productions and other events. The Assistant Box Office Manager will also support the Finance Team to ensure the accuracy of financial reconciliation and provide regular reports to share with the relevant senior managers. Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the Box Office Manager to ensure that the Box Office is ready for customer sales each day, and that closing procedures are followed at the end of the day</li><li>To ensure that Box Office staff follow procedures, serving patrons courteously and efficiently, selling tickets by telephone, e-mail, post and in person</li><li>To lead on the training of new Box Office assistants</li><li>To sell memberships, process fees and donations and update customer data on Tessitura, working to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations 2018</li><li>To bank Box Office takings, informing the Box Office Manager of any relevant information, discrepancies, or refunds.</li><li>To produce accurate and timely internal daily sales reports</li><li>To work closely with the Box Office Manager to manage all ticket holds and allocations across the organisation, supporting our aim of maximum attendance at every performance. </li><li>To keep up to date with current and forthcoming productions, giving feedback to the Marketing Department as necessary and keeping all staff fully briefed</li><li>To refer any comments or complaints to the Box Office Manager, logging feedback with relevant departments</li><li>To contact customers, for example during seat moves or when running waiting lists</li><li>To raise invoices and chase for payment for group bookings, school bookings</li><li>To work with the Front of House Manager, Bar Manager, and other theatre staff to ensure smooth incomings.</li><li>To provide reports for external producers and deal with allocations and ticket sales for any Almeida productions elsewhere</li><li>To deputise for the Box Office Manager in her absence, attending meetings as required</li><li>To aid with relevant areas of marketing and audience development strategies</li><li>To always comply with the Almeida Health &amp; Safety Policy</li><li>To notify the appropriate member of staff in the event of any faults detected on the fire panel and ensure Box Office staff follow the correct evacuation procedure when required.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential experience/skills:<ul><li>At least 3 years’ experience of working in a professional theatre Box Office, in a supervisory role.</li><li>An understanding of Data Protection law and PCI regulations</li><li>Experience of working with the different departmental functions of a subsidised arts organisation, particularly Marketing, Development and Participation</li><li>Excellent communication and customer service skills</li><li>Experience of cash handling</li><li>Practical equality and disability awareness skills</li><li>Proactive and flexible attitude</li><li>Ability to prioritise, multitask and adapt to new situations</li><li>Ability to work as part of, and to motivate, a team</li><li>Efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail</li><li>Responsible</li><li>Calm under pressure</li><li>A clear and confident communicator</li><li>Discretion</li></ul>Desirable experience:<ul><li>Experience of working with Tessitura. &nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Almeida Theatre

Assistant box office manager

Closing date for application: 16 June 2025Salary: £29,000 - £43,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: Sheffield, LondonContract: Fixed-term &nbsp;Take your editorial experience and knowledge of the UK's Christian community to this position with Hodder Faith.We publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing.John Murray Press 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. &nbsp;What you'll be doingTo take on editorial and publishing responsibility for a number of existing key book and author brands across the Hodder Faith list as assigned by the publishing director, and to oversee these titles working alongside the authors through to publication and beyond.To take overall editorial responsibility for key titles and authors on the Hodder Faith list:<ul><li>To oversee the editorial and publishing process for existing key titles, as delegated by the publishing director</li><li>To develop strong and effective relationships with relevant authors</li><li>To work effectively with the wider editorial team, ensuring communication is timely and effective</li></ul>To assist the publishing director and other editors’ forward commissioning for the Hodder Faith books list:<ul><li>To read and assess new manuscripts as directed, and provide feedback to the publishing director and in the regular editorial team meeting</li></ul>To publish titles imaginatively and with conviction, with agreed sales goals and cost control in mind:<ul><li>Following acquisition, to working with contracts team to ensure contract process is complete for each project</li><li>To work with authors to ensure delivery of manuscripts in line with contract and agreed scope</li><li>To make initial editorial assessments and undertake overall content edit</li><li>To write cover copy and selling copy for title information sheets</li><li>To drive the publishing of your books through the editorial, design and production process</li></ul>With others on the team, to share responsibility for monitoring market trends:<ul><li>Reading bookfair reports, monitoring competitor activity, including internationally</li><li>undertaking research in subject areas and market sectors as agreed with the publishing director</li><li>attending book fairs and conferences, especially during the Christian festival season, etc.</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for candidates with solid editorial experience, confident working in detail on manuscripts and alongside authors. </li><li>Applicants must be solutions orientated, with high diplomacy skills and a flexible approach. </li><li>This role would suit somebody who enjoys working as part of a close team and who is able to prioritise their own workload to meet schedule and budget parameters. </li><li>Good working knowledge of the Christian scene in the UK will be essential.</li><li>Demonstrable experience, knowledge, or certification indicating a broad understanding of Christian theology.</li><li>Strong and wide knowledge of the UK and US Christian Church scene, across denominations.</li><li>Experience working with authors, and confident working with high-profile authors</li><li>Strong developmental/structural text editing abilities</li><li>Strong organisational skills</li><li>Good interpersonal skills, communication ability and resilient attitude</li><li>Effective influencing skills</li><li>Confident presentation skills</li><li>Knowledge of UK sales channels for Christian books</li><li>Proven experience at editorial assistant level or assistant editor level</li></ul>&nbsp; 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>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>The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp; 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 include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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