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Department: Barbican ImmersiveJob type: Fixed term contract between July 2024 – 10 September 2025, Part-time (3 days a week) Salary range: £27,630 - £30,918 per annum (£46,050 - £51,530 FTE) inclusive of Inner London Weighting, dependent on skills and experience.Closing date: 24th May 2024 We’re seeking a committed and experienced production manager to lead the technical planning and delivery of a new Barbican Immersive exhibition, opening in Summer 2025.The Production Manager will work closely with the Exhibition Manager, Exhibition Organiser and Head of Creative Programme, to deliver a large-scale Summer Exhibition to be held from May to August 2025. The role will take particular responsibility for the detailed project management of the construction phase of the exhibition as well as the procurement of hi-spec audio visual equipment, supported by an AV Consultant, ensuring both exhibition build and AV equipment are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest possible standard. Main responsibilities<ul><li>Ensure the highest standard of practice is delivered in design, build, procurement, risk management, Health &amp; Safety, and the care of artworks, whilst working closely with curatorial and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Exhibition planning &amp; build<ul><li>To work closely with the Exhibition Manager on the production management of the Summer 2025 exhibition. Lead on the review, production and delivery of the exhibition’s build, AV and graphic elements in all spaces dedicated to the exhibition.</li><li>To ensure that exhibition build, equipment, and graphics are delivered to the highest standard and within budget.</li></ul>Installation coordination<ul><li>To work with the Exhibition Manager and Organiser to plan the installation and de-installation of the exhibition, overseeing all technical planning and creating method statements as required.</li><li>To act as a team leader during the installation and deinstallation, delegating to Technicians as required.</li></ul>Management and administration<ul><li>To work within set budgets, keeping records and files up to date as required.</li><li>To keep the Exhibition Manager and team members up to date with regular progress reports.</li><li>To maintain extensive knowledge of key procedures and implementing appropriate documentation, including but not limited to Health and safety and Risk Assessment Method Statements. </li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>You’ll have leading experience and knowledge of producing new exhibition build, multimedia commissions and art handling, including the installation of complex art works. </li><li>With an ability to understand plans and technical specifications, you’ll be leading member of the team on issues relating to design and build. </li><li>A broad understanding of new developments and best practice in the museum, gallery and immersive sector with regards to exhibition installation and design is expected, along with experience of Health &amp; Safety at work in relation to risk management and CDM regulations.</li></ul>For a full list of responsibilities and a more detailed person specification, please click the 'apply' button and download the job pack. We’re committed to increasing diversity of staff within the Barbican. As an organisation we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve.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. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Barbican Centre

Barbican & Guildhall School

Production manager

Contract: Full-time, permanentClosing date: 27th May 2024, 10amSalary: £30,210 per annum Make Shakespeare accessible to all as an access advisor. We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.The Access Advisor, Theatre &amp; Education will work closely with the Theatre &amp; Production and Education teams. They will advise and support in making the Globe accessible for creative and Education freelancers, support the planning and lead on the delivery of a comprehensive programme of assisted performances (captioned, audio described, relaxed and BSL). The role will support the development of creative projects to ensure Access is considered and applied, and they will develop and deliver training, frameworks, and advice for these teams.As part of ensuring Shakespeare is accessible for all, we are on a continuous improvement journey to embed and develop Access at Shakespeare’s Globe. Responsibility for Access at the Globe sits centrally within the People &amp; Culture department, with Access Advisors based in the Theatre and Ticketing &amp; Sales departments. This role reports into the Theatre department, with close working relationship with the Education teams, as well as being part of the team for advising and supporting teams across the whole organisation. Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead on access advice and training across the Theatre and Production teams, Education teams and the team that develops Guided Tours and Exhibition, following the strategy set by the Access Manager</li><li>Discuss access considerations for show companies during the induction process and throughout the production process and advise company management, producers and creative teams accordingly.</li><li>With the Access Advisor, Audiences, support the planning and lead on the delivery of a comprehensive programme of assisted performances, liaising with relevant departments across the Globe.</li><li>Advise on best practice and support the Education teams in the delivery of accessible workshops, public events, Education activities, and projects.</li><li>Support the Education teams with the development of their accessible offerings.</li><li>Together with the Access Manager and Access Advisor, Audiences, develop and maintain a preferred supplier list of freelance access support workers, British Sign Language interpreters, Captioners, and Audio Describers.</li><li>In collaboration with the Access Manager and Theatre General Manager, find new and innovative ways to make the artist experience more accessible and inclusive.</li><li>Work closely with the Head of People &amp; Culture, Access Manager and Access Advisor, Audiences, to evaluate access provision across the Globe, to ensure consistency of practice.</li></ul>For a full list of key responsibilities, please download the full job pack by clicking the 'apply' button. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience Access provisions in an arts or education venue, or equivalent understanding and knowledge.</li><li>A strong and understanding of the Social Model of Disability and its application in the workplace.</li><li>A working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and understanding of Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practice and delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to break down barriers in communication.</li><li>The ability to build and maintain effective relationships.</li><li>A demonstrable commitment to widening theatre accessibility for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.</li><li>Experience on or knowledge of delivering assisted performance within a multidisciplinary venue.</li><li>An understanding of the Access to Work scheme and how to support application writing.</li><li>The ability to influence and support change and create positive impact in a multi-faceted organisation.</li><li>A proactive, pragmatic and practical approach.</li><li>Tactful, diplomatic, and able to maintain confidentiality for sensitive information.</li><li>Ability to work without supervision and take initiative.</li><li>Available for evening and weekend work when necessary.</li></ul>Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience of underrepresented groups, such as the Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, Global Majority, and LGBTQIA+. To applyFor more information, please download the job description found via the apply button. Complete the online application formWe regret that because of the high volume of anticipated applications, we may be unable to contact unsuccessful candidates. If you have a query, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com" target="_blank">recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com</a>. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to monitoring the effectiveness of our policies and procedures, to help us meet our commitment to be an anti-racist, pro-equality organisation. We would appreciate you responding to our diversity data monitoring survey alongside your application as this help us make informed decisions about any changes we need to consider making to our recruitment policies, procedures and candidate experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Shakespeare's Globe

Access advisor, Theatre & Production

Closing date: 22nd May 2024Salary: £27,352 per annum (pro rata £16,411.2 per annum) Ready to dive into the world of arts and culture while honing your customer service skills?We are currently looking for Retail Assistants to join our Retail team on a part-time, 24 hours per week, permanent contract.The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.The successful candidates will provide outstanding and consistent customer service to all visitors to the retail outlets and Southbank Centre. Maximising sales opportunities to help drive profit and thereby contribute to the overall success of Southbank Centre.Please note that this role has regular rostered weekend work required, rostered and variable weekdays and the working day includes variable shift hours.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Engage proactively with customers, fostering a welcoming environment by addressing their inquiries, offering thorough product knowledge, and providing tailored advice and recommendations whenever possible.</li><li>Implement in-house visual merchandising strategies to create appealing displays that highlight key products and drive sales.</li><li>Maintain the shop's cleanliness, tidiness, and optimal stock levels to enhance the overall customer experience.</li><li>Efficiently process sales transactions using the EPOS system, with meticulous attention to detail in handling credit and debit card transactions.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Previous experience in providing a high level of customer service in direct interactions, ideally within a sales setting.</li><li>Recognition of the significance of providing outstanding customer service.</li><li>Ability to identify and leverage sales opportunities to enhance revenue generation.</li><li>Clear and effective communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.</li><li>Proficiency in operating tills and transactions accurately.</li><li>Capability to address inquiries from and assist members of the public courteously.</li><li>Strong team player with the capacity to work collaboratively and independently.</li><li>Aptitude for exercising initiative and problem-solving skills, particularly in challenging scenarios.</li><li>Understanding of and dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion within the Southbank Centre and specifically within this role.</li><li>Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the Retail Shops Manager or the Head of Commercial.</li></ul>If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Benefits &amp; perksAs well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting  sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:<ul><li>A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 8% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment.</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced sick pay</li><li>Enhanced family leave benefits</li><li>Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors</li><li>Staff ticket offers for SC events</li><li>Free entry to Hayward Gallery</li><li>Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations</li><li>Free staff yoga </li><li>Season ticket loan</li></ul> To learn more about this position please click the 'Apply' button.We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview for this role please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at Southbank Centre. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or concerns you can also email <a href="mailto:hrteam@southbankcentre.co.uk" target="_blank">hrteam@southbankcentre.co.uk</a> and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. SC is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all.  We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Southbank Centre

Retail assistant

Salary: £28k per annum, dependent on experience Contract: Permanent, full-time, subject to a probationary period of 6 months Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week including breaks. Evening and weekend work is expected for this role with no overtime payment.Deadline: Wednesday 29th May 2024, 10am Interviews: w/c 3 and 10 June 2024 The executive assistant is a new role created to support with the growth of the OT. They will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Joint CEOs as well as managing the office administration across the building’s busy offices.The Joint CEOs (Artistic and Executive Directors) of the OT work long hours in a sector that demands evening and weekend working, especially in leading a mid-scale organisation that punches above its weight. They manage several senior staff directly, interface extensively with stakeholders, and cultivate relationships across the UK theatre sector. With a major capital project approaching, and the Artistic Director regularly in rehearsals, we are now looking for a hardworking, efficient and empathetic Executive Assistant to free up capacity, streamline processes and maintain great relationships inside and outside the OT. Additionally, this new role will take responsibility for office administration in our busy offices.We are open to hearing from people interested in long-term careers as EAs, but also from those building theatrical careers who need a full-time role in a busy theatre. ResponsibilitiesExecutive support<ul><li>Proactively plan effective use of the CEOs’ time</li><li>Deal with correspondence and manage CEOs’ email inboxes, as required, ensuring that all messages receive a response in a timely and appropriate manner.</li><li>Monitor workload and act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the CEOs’ offices, escalating where necessary and delegating to other members of staff where appropriate.</li><li>Follow up actions on behalf of the CEOs.</li><li>Book hotel, travel and catering arrangements for the CEOs</li><li>Provide time-saving support including lunch/coffee runs, invitations, thank-you notes, flowers, gifts etc.</li></ul>Diary management<ul><li>Principal point of contact for the CEOs’ diaries, regularly reviewing the diary, avoiding clashes and ensuring meetings are prioritised where needed.</li><li>Book meeting rooms and tables and prepare rooms.</li></ul>Guest management<ul><li>Meet and greet guests for meetings with CEOs, giving them a warm welcome including refreshments etc.</li><li>Coordinate guest and house seat tickets on behalf of the CEOs, liaising with the box office team.</li><li>Provide administrative support to regular meetings chaired by the CEOs including minute-taking, coordinating papers and setting agendas.</li><li>Act as point of contact for Board meeting scheduling, distributing papers and printing where required, setting up the Board room.</li></ul>Relationships<ul><li>Foster and maintain excellent relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Expenditure<ul><li>Process company credit card, expense returns, PLEO receipts and invoices relating to CEOs</li><li>Assist other with invoice processing if required.</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Support CEOs and Development Department with events (including press nights, patrons’ evenings, galas) – including preparations and on-the-ground support.</li></ul>Office administration<ul><li>Maintain the staff holiday diary after approvals from line managers.</li><li>Supporting the General Manager to manage hardware and software contracts and relationships.</li><li>Order and monitor stationery supplies.</li><li>Order and monitor office furniture and equipment, as required, taking responsibility for refreshing the office décor, as required.</li></ul>Please click the 'apply' button to download the full job description. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workloads</li><li>Excellent administration and organisational skills and the proven ability to meet deadlines whilst working in a busy environment</li><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to deal tactfully with staff at all levels, whilst maintaining strict confidentiality</li><li>A professional approach with the ability to work on your own initiative in a systematic and pragmatic manner</li><li>Understanding of the long hours including evenings and weekends worked by the CEOs </li><li>Love of or background in theatre and an understanding of its ecology </li><li>Conscientious and diligent self-starter</li><li>Works with colleagues respectfully, collaboratively and with understanding</li><li>Takes responsibility for delivering tasks, achieving high standards and learning from mistakes </li><li>A passion for theatre </li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Prior experience with non-executive boards and knowledge of the workings of a charity.</li><li>Persuasive, with the ability to challenge effectively and negotiate when required.  </li><li>Previous experience as an EA/PA and/or supporting busy executives</li></ul> How to applyPlease send a CV with 2 references (including your current or latest employer) along with a 2-page cover letter by email marked 'Executive Assistant' to the email found via the 'apply' button. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from those who may be returning to work after a pause in their career or who are looking to balance a role with their wider caring or parenting responsibilities.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Orange Tree Theatre

Executive assistant

Application deadline: Sunday 2nd June at 8pmDuration: 12 days, July 2024 - July 2025Fee: £3,000 Are you a creativity champion? <a href="https://64millionartists.com" target="_blank">64 Million Artists</a> is recruiting a cohort of creativity champions to support the delivery of The January Challenge 2025. <a href="https://64millionartists.com/thejanuarychallenge/" target="_blank">The January Challenge</a> is a national campaign for creativity and wellbeing by 64 Million Artists - 31 days of fun, accessible prompts designed to spark your imagination! Each prompt invites you to 'do, think, and share' – get creative, reflect on your experience, and share in a way that's meaningful to you. The prompts are designed by people, community groups and organisations from across the UK. They explore anything (and everything!) from writing, making, exploring and movement.<a href="https://64millionartists.com/creative-prompts-2024/" target="_blank"> Find past examples here.</a>Over 160,000 people worldwide participated in The January Challenge 2024, experiencing joy, connection, and personal growth. In fact, 93% of participants reported a positive impact on their wellbeing. You can read more about the 2024 campaign<a href="https://64millionartists.com/our-reflections/" target="_blank"> here</a>.The ideal applicant for this role is somebody who is motivated to establish or develop a group, using creative prompts to connect and build community. The role is an opportunity to develop your own skills as a Creativity Champion, be a part of a cohort with others and to invest time and energy into pursuing an idea or area of interest you have. What is a Creativity Champion?We know that creativity thrives within community spaces (at work, home, or localised groups) when the right conditions are nurtured; people have a sense of agency, there is access to resources, and a culture of inclusion. We call the facilitators of these conditions Creativity Champions. Creativity Champions are people working in a range of community settings; they are librarians, arts-coordinators in prisons, hospitals and care homes, cultural sector workers, community group and team leaders. Our programmes support Creativity Champions and their wellbeing, whilst also developing their practice to grow impact in their communities.Creativity Champions will invite others to participate in The January Challenge and create opportunities for people to get creative together. They might establish new groups or introduce the Challenge to groups or communities they are already a part of. The activity can be delivered in any language, including British Sign Language, and all January Challenge materials will be available in the Welsh Language. We can also offer translation services into Polish, Urdu or Punjabi. The group you work with might be:<ul><li>A community connected by place (at work, or home)</li><li>A community connected by lived experience</li><li>A community connected by shared interest</li></ul><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEsH3WRKpTU" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more from the 64 Million Artists team, on what it means to be a Creativity Champion. Key activities<ul><li>Designing 3 of the 31 creative prompts that will become a part of The January Challenge campaign (supported by 64 Million Artists).</li><li>Develop and host a creative group and support the group to take part in The January Challenge. This work includes developing marketing materials, establishing a space to share and connect and seeking opportunities to spread the word!</li><li>Further to your work with your group, we will work together to host one event open to the public during January (this might be an in person workshop, a talk online, a panel event, etc - and we will work with you to make sure it feels appropriate and relevant to you and your work)</li><li>Attend In-Person Sessions (these will take place in London and travel expenses will be covered)</li></ul> Timeline<ul><li>Wednesday 17th July 2024 - Kick Off and Welcome Day</li><li>Wednesday 18th September 2024 - Training and Support Day</li><li>Wednesday 16th October 2024 - Training and Support Day</li><li>Wednesday 19th February 2025 - Reflection and Feedback Day</li><li>Thursday 17th July 2025 - Check In and Reflections (½ Day)</li></ul>On the training and support days, we will cover; safeguarding, creative facilitation, marketing your idea, and access and inclusion principles. We will also explore creative ways to embed impact measurement into your work with your group and how you can embed reflection &amp; learning across the process. These days will also be an opportunity for 1-2-1 and peer to peer support. 64 Million Artists will support you with:<ul><li>Ongoing 1-2-1 online sessions to establish clear boundaries around what you would like to do and what support you might need to do it.</li><li>A sharing forum for the cohort to connect with and support each other</li><li>Access to The January Challenge Champions Pack 2024 (available in English and Welsh), including the challenges ahead of time, and optional session plans</li><li>Additional expenses you might incur whilst hosting activity, including room hire, snacks, travel and access costs</li><li>Access support and cost covered wherever required</li></ul>We work responsively, and will always endeavour to support you to feel safe and comfortable in the role. AccessAccess is a fundamental component of The January Challenge and all of the groups, events and workshops that happen alongside it. We will work with you to identify the right support for both your involvement as a Creativity Champion and for your group.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

64 Million Artists

Creativity champion for The January Challenge 2025

Closing date for applications: 23rd June at 11.59pmSalary: £24,000 per annumLocation: Hybrid (2-3 days in office per week)Working hours: 10am-6pm or 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (with some evening and weekend working - time off in lieu is offered)Start date: July/August 2024Term: 12 months fixed-term Support the English National Opera in its impactful programmes across schools, communities and creative health in this entry-level role. The English National Opera is the national opera company dedicated to one simple aim: creating extraordinary encounters with opera, on stage and beyond. In the words of its founder Lilian Baylis, it is the opera company for everyone.ENO Engage is the Learning &amp; Participation department of the ENO. It exists to open up new possibilities for opera in people’s lives. By turning the art form sideways, upside down and inside out, the team reinvents it as a tool for social impact and change. They do this by delivering immersive, playful programmes that surprise, inspire and connect people; creating meaningful opportunities that support wellbeing, learning and skills development.In this role, you will work across different programme strands, including School, Community and Creative Health programmes. As part of the role, you will provide coordination and administrative support to Programme Managers and Coordinators across a range of ENO Engage projects, such as Finish This, ENO Breathe, Discover Opera Days, Relaxed Performances, Schools &amp; Community Memberships. You can find out more about these projects <a href="https://www.eno.org/discover-opera/eno-engage/" target="_blank">on the ENO's website</a>. Key activities You will be responsible for the administration of a range of learning and participation projects. You’ll work closely with all members of the ENO Engage team and staff in other departments of the Company, as well as artists and individuals from across the sector. These will include freelance artists, partner organisations, school groups and community groups. You will:<ul><li>Manage administrative processes and arrange logistics for the smooth running of programmes, events and team planning. This could include making room bookings, creating welcome packs, communicating with other ENO departments about technical or logistical needs, booking freelance staff for events, ordering materials and equipment, coordinating catering, and arranging travel and accommodation.</li><li>Work to improve ENO Engage systems and ways of working, including thinking about how Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be better embedded in everything we do and that all DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and Child Protection checks are administered correctly.</li><li>Take accurate minutes and key actions from meetings and circulate information by email afterwards.</li><li>Maintain efficient financial systems including keeping accurate records for budgets, filing and monitoring expenses, issuing purchase orders for payments, processing invoices and reconciling team credit card expenditure.</li><li>​Carry out monitoring, evaluation and data gathering for projects to support with funding requirements.</li><li>Support with Dress Rehearsal and ticket night offers, promoting these to schools and community groups, communicating with box office to book in groups, and being present to support group visits.</li><li>Support Programme Coordinators to keep websites up to date.</li><li>Observe session delivery, taking part in sessions and communicating any feedback to Programme Coordinators and Managers. </li></ul> What we are looking forWe prioritise passion and practical skills over formal academic qualifications for this position, and there are no specific academic requirements. We’re looking for someone who has:<ul><li>An interest in the arts and social change, and in working to make the creative industries more accessible to people who are historically under-represented.</li><li>A willingness to work in a range of community and educational contexts.</li><li>A sense of fun and a can-do attitude.</li><li>A team player who enjoys collaborating with others.</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and with care with children, young people and adults from a range of backgrounds.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to change.</li><li>Organisational and administrative skills, with an attention to detail and good time management skills.</li><li>Good IT skills (Microsoft outlook, word, excel, website editing and email systems).</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is only open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, who are under-represented in the creative industries. The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Administrator

Closing date: Sunday 19th May at 5pmFee: £2,475 for 5 weeks work across June - September 2024 (London) / £2,950 for 5.5 weeks work across June - September 2024 (Essex)Location: The role will be required to be on-site at rehearsals (in London or Colchester) and performances (Central London or Harwich)Start date: Week beginning 17th June Good Chance and Gecko are looking for two workshop assistants in London and Essex for their new performance project with young people. <a href="https://www.goodchance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Good Chance</a> is a dynamic theatre company co-creating ground-breaking, heart-thumping theatre. Recent award-winning productions include The Jungle, about the refugee camp in Calais, which has toured the world and The Walk with Little Amal, a major participatory public artwork which travelled from Turkey to the UK and beyond.<a href="https://www.geckotheatre.com/" target="_blank">Gecko</a> is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed physical theatre company, led by Artistic Director Amit Lahav. Founded in 2001, the company has created 8 critically acclaimed shows, 2 Associate Shows and 2 films. Gecko is currently touring their 8th stage production Kin, commissioned by the National Theatre, exploring themes of family, migration, &amp; home.We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident person who is keen to work with young people and professional theatre makers and to gain experience as a Workshop Assistant in this exciting new project. The Workshop Assistant will work as part of the creative and administrative team to support the rehearsals and performances. They will work directly with the young people, communicate with them about plans for the rehearsals and performances, support the delivery of the workshops and communicate with parents and carers.We're looking for someone who is excited to develop their skills and experience, looking for new opportunities, keen to work with lots of different people, passionate about working with young people, and great at problem-solving and being in a busy working environment.We’re looking for two Workshop Assistants - one based in London, and one based in Essex. The Workshop Assistant role is a training and development role, open specifically to people from a refugee or asylum-seeking background with lived experience of displacement. Responsibilities<ul><li>Communication with young people: be a main contact for the young people during rehearsals and performances, communicate timings and schedules, monitor attendance</li><li>Support young people: with their learning and development, give advice and feedback on their performances, check their progress</li><li>Support creative team: develop workshop leading skills by supporting the Local Facilitator and Local Directors to design and deliver the workshops</li><li>Administration: take notes in rehearsals, check these notes with the creative team and share them with the young people, create daily schedules</li><li>Set up: make sure rehearsal spaces and any other rooms are set up each day</li><li>Filming and photography: recording the rehearsals so the creative team can look back at these films, and for social media</li><li>Communication with the team: in-person, phone and email contact with the creative team, wider project team, partners, young people, parents and carers and wider contacts</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>Someone who is enthusiastic, dedicated, organised and excited to learn new things</li><li>Someone with experience working with young people; either gained from supporting and/or leading workshops or teaching in any context, ideally experience working with those from refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds</li><li>A strong interest in theatre and teaching, and keen to develop these skills on a large-scale professional performance project</li><li>Sensitivity and empathy to different people’s needs</li></ul>This role is specifically aimed at people from a refugee or asylum-seeking background with lived experience of displacement. Additional informationTravel expenses for any work required beyond the place you are based will be provided.Please download the full job description by clicking the 'Apply' button for the project schedule and expected time commitment. Good Chance is committed to widening access and to equality of opportunity for all staff and freelancers. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are under-represented in the arts sector due to their socio-economic status, ethnic background or disability and from people with lived experience of migration, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Good Chance.If you need this information in a different format or have any access requirements for application or interview, please contact us by email on <a href="mailto:emily@goodchance.org.uk" target="_blank">emily@goodchance.org.uk</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Good Chance

Workshop assistants

Application deadline: 12pm on Thursday 30th MaySalary: £40,000 per annumTerms: Permanent, full time    Working hours: 35 hours per week; including one duty management shift per weekInterview round one: Monday 13th MayInterview round two: Week beginning Monday 20th May Are you a data-driven leader with a passion for the performing arts?The Head of Ticketing is a key role within the Audiences team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all ticket sales and maximising revenue at the Donmar. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working with a ticketing system such as Spektrix and will plan and deliver regular training sessions for Customer Service Assistants to ensure a consistently high standard of customer service. The Head of Ticketing will provide regular financial and audience data reporting, feeding into audience development strategies and pricing initiatives. On a day-to-day basis the Head of Ticketing will provide leadership and strategic problem solving for ticketing operations, ensuring that data is managed in accordance with data protection and best practice. The Head of Ticketing will be passionate about excellent customer service, able to motivate and inspire, with meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Passion for providing a consistently excellent experience for customers</li><li>Extensive experience of a ticketing and CRM system such as Spektrix</li><li>Experience of managing and developing a dynamic Box Office team in a professional performing arts environment, including devising and delivering training</li><li>Experience of delivering high levels of service to a range of customers including philanthropic supporters</li><li>Proven track record of increasing ticket sales and improving customer service standards</li><li>Proven experience of preparing and presenting comprehensive reporting on all aspects of a complex ticketing operation for senior management</li><li>Strong financial analytical skills with the ability to present to senior management</li><li>Ability to plan the delivery of a consistently high level of service whilst accommodating high levels of activity</li><li>An in-depth understanding of Data Protection and PCI regulations</li><li>Ability to lead and manage complex and multiple projects in a highly pressured and dynamic environment</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team</li><li>A clear and confident communicator</li><li>Personable and enthusiastic</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>The ability to collaborate with many different stakeholders, including producers and creative personnel</li><li>Ability to prioritise, multi-task and adapt to new situations</li><li>'Can-do’ attitude, personal drive, resourcefulness and initiative</li><li>Strong problem solver</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of using Spektrix</li><li>Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the work of the Donmar Warehouse</li><li>Experience of working in a producing theatre</li></ul> Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe will be declined.If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email <a href="mailto:jobs@donmarwarehouse.com" target="_blank">jobs@donmarwarehouse.com</a>.We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender identity and/or socioeconomic background.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Donmar Warehouse

Head of ticketing

Application deadline: 10am Monday 20 May 2024Terms: Permanent, full timeSalary: c. £50,000Interview round one: Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May Interview round two: Wednesday 5 June Donmar Warehouse is seeking a casting director with a proven track record in professional theatre to join them in this upcoming role.The casting director is a senior member of the Donmar Warehouse’s Artistic Team, playing an active and integral role in programming, proposing and steering actor-led projects that fit within our mission, working closely with the Artistic Director. They work with our Artistic Director and visiting directors to cast Donmar shows. They also actively cultivate leading talent and champion emerging artists. Alongside Company Stage Managers and the Producing team, they support actors during their time working at the Donmar, helping create the conditions for them to do their best work.A detailed job description is available to download via the Apply button at the top right. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>A minimum of five years proven experience as casting director in professional theatre</li><li>Strong current relationships with leading directors</li><li>Excellent relationships with actors’ agents in the UK</li><li>Good knowledge of the dramatic canon</li><li>Proactive and confident, with the ability to cultivate new relationships with established and emerging talent</li><li>Diplomatic, discreet and professional</li><li>Knowledge and experience of union agreements, including British and American Equity</li><li>Enthusiasm for the work of the Donmar</li><li>Good commercial instincts and awareness of which actors will attract audiences</li></ul> Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with musical theatre artists</li><li>Good contract negotiation skills</li><li>Experience of working in the commercial theatre</li><li>Management skills</li><li>Experience of working at a senior level within a comparable organisation</li><li>Member of Casting Directors Guild</li></ul> Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe (found via the Apply button) will be declined.If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email <a href="mailto:jobs@donmarwarehouse.com" target="_blank">jobs@donmarwarehouse.com</a>.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.

Casting director

Application deadline: 9am, Wednesday 29th May 2024Salary: £38,000- £40,000 depending on experience per annumHours: Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm with 1 hour for lunch. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.First round interviews will take place: Thursday 13th June 2024Second round interviews will take place: Thursday 20th June 2024 Are you passionate about engaging with young people and community groups through theatre?The Almeida Theatre is seeking a Participation Producer. This post is offered on a Permanent, full-time contract.The Almeida is a theatre company with a national and international reputation for producing work of the highest standard - achieving recognition through consistent critical acclaim, increasing national reach, international profile and breadth of audiences.This post will work closely with the Director of Participation, producing all shows which originate from the Participation team, setting up and managing participation projects and working closely with young people and community groups. There is also an opportunity to instigate and creatively lead on participation projects.The Participation Producer will manage the Participation Coordinator and the Participation Assistant, as well as any work placements and freelancers. They will manage show and project budgets and contribute to the writing of funding applications and evaluation reports. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of producing high-quality participation shows, for and with young people and community groups, including liaising with directors, production teams, other creative teams and managing budgets</li><li>Flexible, inventive and risk-taking approach to devising participatory projects which will connect and respond to the main programme at the Almeida</li><li>Confident in leading workshops with people of differing ages, abilities and experience</li><li>Experience in recruiting and managing freelance artists to lead creative projects</li><li>Experience in recruiting participants from diverse communities to take part in projects</li><li>Passion for the Almeida’s theatre programme and sensitivity and imagination to respond to it</li><li>Accomplished written and verbal skills with good proofreading</li><li>Experience of working with social media</li><li>Ability to multi-task and manage a variety of different projects at the same time, including keeping good schedules and keeping track of different budgets</li><li>Awareness of safeguarding issues</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in a professional theatre context</li><li>Experience in managing teams, including administrators, placements and freelancers</li><li>Arts Award trained</li></ul> The Almeida Theatre is an equal opportunities employer, and our aim is to create a diverse and inclusive working environment which reflects the city we live and work in and the communities and audiences that we engage with. The recruitment process is open to all, but we particularly encourage applications from people of colour and D/deaf &amp; disabled candidates as these groups are currently underrepresented at the Almeida.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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