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Salary: £28,119 per annumTerm: Fixed-term for 18 monthsHours: This is a full-time role but we will consider candidates who would prefer a job share.&nbsp;Location: St Pancras with some occasional work outside of standard working hours &nbsp;The British Library's International Team is seeking an International Skills Exchange and Governance Coordinator to support our international skills exchange projects and coordinate the day-to-day activities relating to the governance of the international office strategy.&nbsp;Over the past 8 years, the British Library’s International Office has worked with partners around the world to advance knowledge and mutual understanding in a spirit of mutually beneficial reciprocity. This work includes multiple collaborations, projects and relationships to deliver skills and knowledge exchanges with international partners. You can find more information about our work via our website: <a href="https://www.bl.uk/about/international" target="_blank">https://www.bl.uk/about/international</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The role&nbsp;You will act as a focal point of co-ordination for international skills exchange activities run through the International Office, both at the British Library and at partner organisations in the UK and abroad. You will coordinate a number of annual special events with international networks, such as seminars, webinars and conferences.&nbsp;You will also provide high quality administrative and co-ordination services for the International Strategy group and regional programme boards, and manage all organisation and correspondence in relation to these.&nbsp;You will report to the Head of the International Office and will be part of a small team of people who are passionate about international relationships and cultural heritage, and who can develop and implement impactful international projects.&nbsp;So, if you want to make a meaningful impact, creating skills and knowledge exchanges that support libraries and archives across the world, we want to hear from you!&nbsp; &nbsp;About you&nbsp;We are looking for a proactive, highly organised candidate, with diplomatic skills. Crucial to this role will be your ability to connect with people, to think on your feet and to work with a variety of people both internally at the British Library and with international partners.&nbsp;Organisation will come naturally to you and you will be adept at juggling multiple projects. You will also have good experience in minute-and note taking, as well as writing well-structured documentation, such as briefing papers.&nbsp;We are particularly keen to hear from people with a good experience of communicating across different cultures and good understanding of diversity. We are looking for an excellent communicator who recognises the value of collaboration, working well with colleagues at all levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, mixed race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. We would like to increase the representation of these groups within The British Library to ensure our workforce is as diverse as the public that we serve. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.&nbsp; &nbsp;ApplicationApply on the British Library website via the Apply buttonClosing date: Sunday 21st September 2025&nbsp;Interview date: Wednesday 8th October (afternoon) and Friday 10th October (all day) – Interviews will be held in-person in at our London site in St Pancras.&nbsp; &nbsp;About us&nbsp;As one of the world’s great libraries, our duty is to preserve the nation’s intellectual memory for the future and make it available to all for research, inspiration and enjoyment. At present, we have well over 170 million items, in most known languages, with three million new items added every year. We have manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, prints and drawings, music scores, and patents. We make our collections and programmes available to all. We operate the world’s largest document delivery service providing millions of items a year to customers all over the world. What matters to us is that we preserve the national memory and enable knowledge to be created both now and in the future by anyone, anywhere.&nbsp; &nbsp;What we can offer you&nbsp;<ul><li>A competitive salary.</li><li>A fantastic pension scheme with minimum employer contributions of 28.97% (this may be higher dependent on grade).</li><li>Flexible working hours, with the ability to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3-month period.</li><li>25 days holiday.&nbsp;</li></ul>Full details of employee benefits can be found on our <a href="https://www.bl.uk/about/careers" target="_blank">Careers: Benefits page</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.

The British Library

International skills exchange and governance coordinator

Closing date for applications: 28 August 2025Salary: £27,401 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2026,&nbsp;working 35 hours per week&nbsp;(Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcomes applications from individuals who require flexibility)Location: Birmingham or Manchester&nbsp;(The role will be based in Birmingham or Manchester; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)&nbsp; Looking to build your career in arts and culture? Join the team supporting key development initiatives that help shape the UK's cultural landscape.The development initiatives team within the Investment Centre oversees the design and delivery of the Arts Council’s development programmes, including Global Talent Visas, Libraries Development Framework, Museums Accreditation and Collections Designation. The development initiatives operations team provides advice, reports and services to committees and teams across the organisation, including decision makers, relationship managers and Investment Centre teams. The team organises and supports a number of decision meetings and decision making processes. Support is also provided across our external delivery partners and governing bodies. The team is also responsible for ensuring high-quality guidance is available (both internal and external) and that we are responding to the needs of our stakeholders in this area. The team is also responsible for maintaining accurate records and detailed filing systems. Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the global talent visa team by carrying out key functions, including triaging applications and sharing information with programme partners and decision makers</li><li>Supporting the senior manager development initiatives operations and the wider development initiatives operations team to ensure timely and efficient delivery of our administrative processes</li><li>Acting as a point of contact for the team to provide routine information, advice and guidance on the work and responsibilities of the team</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Proven administrative experience of supporting different colleagues and managing conflicting demands</li><li>You will also have some experience of grant funding or development programmes</li><li>You will be highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and exercise effective judgement when organising, planning and managing complex tasks, and you will have the ability to initiate work and perform according to self-imposed timetables</li><li>You will have first-rate interpersonal and communication skills – both speaking and in writing – and the ability to communicate in a confident and engaging manner with the ability to both communicate complex information, simply and the ability to influence people when providing technical advice and support</li><li>You will have a good understanding of the current diversity agenda and its relationship to the work of the role</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>An understanding of the arts and cultural sector</li><li>Experience of using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook</li></ul> Additional informationArts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme.&nbsp;To view the job description and recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please follow the links via the 'Apply' button. Please note: We do not accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please get in contact.We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our&nbsp;application&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/jobs-and-careers/guidance-how-apply-and-recruitment-selection-process?auHash=QxcNlYWvlwWHSvfWsepqRpAoDWLrA_6kG7PPnLT8CMY#t-in-page-nav-1" target="_blank">Guidance: How to apply and recruitment selection process | Arts Council England</a> and more about our commitment to diversity on our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/developing-creativity-and-culture/diversity" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp; Arts Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website&nbsp;<a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.We participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they’re applying to, subject to the volume of applications received.&nbsp;Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility.&nbsp; More information is included in the application guidance. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Arts Council England

Assistant, development initiatives operations (IC122)

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2025Salary: £29,000-£31,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home working (2 days) per week Work at the heart of a dynamic production team, bringing high-quality print and digital educational materials to learners around the world.At Hachette Learning, there’s one thing we’re certain about: no two students learn the same way. That’s why our approach to teaching begins by recognising the needs of individuals first. Our mission is to enable every learner to fulfil their unique potential by empowering those who teach them. From our expert teaching and learning resources to our digital educational tools that make learning easier and more accessible for all, we provide solutions designed to maximise the impact of learning for every teacher, parent and student.Aligned with our parent company, Hachette Livre, founded in 1826, we’re proud to deliver high-quality learning solutions on a global scale. We make it easier for everyone to unlock a new world of learning. Hachette Learning is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingAs part of a dynamic operations department, you will work across our imprints to deliver print and digital products in the fast-paced world of education solutions to our global market, providing the highest quality courseware products.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will plan and oversee the pre-press and manufacturing process to ensure cost-effective, timely and quality production of new titles and reprints across print and digital formats using a global supply base.You will be responsible for the production of frontlist and backlist titles under your management, in liaison with design, editorial, picture research, marketing and external suppliers.&nbsp; Who we are looking forWe are looking for a highly organised, delivery driven production controller who can:<ul><li>Use Biblio 3 (our in-house title management system) to raise estimates and purchase orders</li><li>Be responsible for and maintain ownership of all production stages of title creation from pre-press to print-monitoring, including the creation and maintenance of schedules, through Biblio 3, in order to achieve target dates</li><li>Maintain the production systems, including Biblio 3, SAP and DAM</li><li>Attend meetings to discuss progress of projects, agree budgets, processes and schedules</li><li>Carry out any necessary administration as part of production processes, including checking and approving invoices</li><li>Communicate in a timely and professional manner with colleagues and suppliers</li><li>Ensure the business quality standards are adhered to, with necessary quality checks being applied on all products at all stages of pre-press and manufacturing</li><li>Keep aware of the latest technological developments in print, digital and pre-press</li><li>Work closely with content, production, marketing and digital teams to ensure end to end process for digital products runs smoothly, including troubleshooting and issue resolution</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe 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> Hachette 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Production controller

Closing date for applications: 2 September 2025Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 per annumReporting to:&nbsp;Operations &amp; inventory directorLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Operations&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Step into the heart of publishing operations and help keep the stock and systems behind great books running smoothly.We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented operations assistant to support the smooth running of our inventory operations and contribute to wider team tasks. This role is essential in maintaining accurate stock management, supporting Amazon operations, and providing administrative support across the operations team. The ideal candidate will be organised, adaptable, and confident working across multiple systems with various stakeholders. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist the inventory manager with daily stock administration and system updates</li><li>Work with our distributor and internal teams to resolve issues</li><li>Raise, monitor, and follow up on stock reserves and allocations</li><li>Handle ancillary stock requests</li><li>Respond to internal stock queries and update stakeholders on timelines or stock availability</li><li>Support with reprint requests and stock replenishment tracking</li><li>Provide support to the wider operations team as needed, especially during busy periods or staff absences</li><li>Monitor shared inboxes and ensure timely responses</li><li>Monitor due releases&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Knowledge of warehouse or logistics processes is desirable, but not essential</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level), including data analysis tools, formulas, and pivot tables</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively</li><li>Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail</li><li>Clear and effective communication skills to collaborate across multiple teams</li><li>Previous experience in a publishing or retail operations environment is a plus, but not essential</li></ul> Company Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Operations assistant (12-Month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 1 September 2025Salary: £28,808Location: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NBContract: Fixed term – 11 monthsHours: 40 hours per week. Usual working hours are Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm with some occasional out of hours&nbsp;work (e.g. evenings and weekends)Department/team: Theatre operationResponsible to: Operations administration manager Help keep a leading theatre running smoothly by providing essential operational support while building hands-on experience in arts management.The operations administration coordinator is responsible for providing first class administrative support to the&nbsp;theatre operations team; in the areas of Health and Safety, Building and Space Management, and IT in&nbsp;particular. The operations administration assistant sits within the theatre operations team, which is responsible for all&nbsp;non-production related aspects of the Theatre - including front of house, bars (and catering) operations,&nbsp;facilities, health and safety, IT and sustainability. The post holder reports to the operations administration manager. By the nature of the post, they will work&nbsp;with all departments of The Old Vic Group. ResponsibilitiesFinancial support<ul><li>Providing support to the operations team with processing invoices into Business Central (The Old Vic’s&nbsp;accounting and financial reconciliation system) for authorisation and payment. This will involve support&nbsp;for The Old Vic Theatre Trust and the Old Vic Services Company</li><li>Taking responsibility for the theatre operations credit card; including processing&nbsp;payments and monthly&nbsp;reconciliation as required</li></ul>Health, safety &amp; security<ul><li>Supporting the health, safety and compliance manager with the day-to-day management of health,&nbsp;safety and compliance across The Old Vic</li><li>Supporting the operations administration manager with organising health &amp; safety (H&amp;S) training across the&nbsp;organisation - either directly or via those department heads responsible for key areas</li><li>Disseminating H&amp;S information, including policies and procedures, to the employees of The Old Vic</li><li>Carrying out regular audits of specialist emergency equipment (first aid kits, burn kits, defibrillators etc.) across&nbsp;the building, topping up supplies as required. Ensuring that accurate records of these checks are kept&nbsp;and maintained via Blue Lemon</li><li>Printing Staff Access Passes as necessary</li><li>Administering all keys to the theatre, and updating the Key Safe Log</li><li>Supporting the operations administration manager with the management of the Fire Evacuation sign-in&nbsp;system at Stage Door (InVentry) as required</li></ul>IT<ul><li>Supporting the operations administration manager in the management of IT and telecoms support contracts, including but not limited to: Ramsac (IT), Panatec/Blizzard (landlines/Horizon cloud phone system), Communications Plus (mobile phones), Managed Technology (printers and photocopiers)</li><li>Assisting the operations administration manager with managing support providers' onsite engineers on&nbsp;a day-to-day basis, including reviewing their tasks list and helping to prioritise as necessary</li><li>Assisting the operations administration manager with overseeing the maintenance and&nbsp;upkeep of The Old Vic’s suite of printers</li><li>Helping to troubleshoot IT issues across the organisation</li><li>Supporting the operations administration manager with equipment needs of new starters and&nbsp;processing equipment returns from leavers</li></ul>Building space management<ul><li>Acting as the main point of contact for the building diary within Outlook, and ensuring that it is&nbsp;up-to-date and accurate at all times</li><li>Attending and minuting as required the monthly scheduling meetings to ensure all teams are&nbsp;aware of the use of space across the building</li><li>Sending a weekly operational update email to the SMG team; outlining any key space&nbsp;bookings across the building for the coming week</li><li>Preparing spaces for meetings and/or training sessions as required with the support of the&nbsp;building facilities team</li></ul>Customer service<ul><li>Managing the enquiries@ inbox (alongside the front of house coordinator) and referring to&nbsp;various teams as needed</li></ul>Storage<ul><li>Under the guidance of the operations administration manager, coordinating the off-site&nbsp;archive storage and keeping an accurate record of all archived material, including the&nbsp;destruction of material in line with GDPR requirements</li></ul>Office support &amp; administration<ul><li>Managing the department’s incoming and outgoing mail, including assisting other departments with&nbsp;postage as necessary</li><li>Ordering stationery, office furniture and equipment as required</li><li>Managing The Old Vic’s Uber account and the Addison Lee account (adding and removing staff&nbsp;members, processing invoices, etc.)</li><li>Any other administration support as required by the theatre operations team</li><li>Providing emergency cover on Stage Door as required</li></ul>General<ul><li>Promoting and complying with current legislation and The Old Vic policies on Diversity, Sustainability,&nbsp;and Health &amp; Safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others</li><li>Undertaking any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post so as to ensure the&nbsp;smooth running of The Old Vic</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks&nbsp;which are of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, skills and experienceThe post holder must be able to demonstrate the following:<ul><li>Aspirations of a career in arts management or an active interest in progressing a career in arts&nbsp;management</li><li>Excellent organisational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Acute attention to detail</li><li>A proven ability to provide a high level of customer service and prioritise tasks in an&nbsp;environment with competing demands</li><li>A team player and relationship builder, with the ability to influence at different levels</li><li>Able to manage expectations and work to tight timelines</li><li>A problem-solver with a people-centric approach</li><li>IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel (training&nbsp;will be given on software programmes as required.)</li></ul> We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of the global majority, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse and disabled candidates.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Old Vic Theatre

Operations administration assistant (fixed term)

Closing date for applications: 9 September 2025Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 Calling all organised leaders! Manage theatre operations, coordinate productions and support a team championing British South Asian stories on stage.The general manager is a pivotal leadership role at Rifco, responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our day-to-day activities, managing personnel and processes, and supporting the delivery of our productions.&nbsp;This role blends operational leadership with hands-on production support. You will work closely with the artistic director, executive producer, and producer to deliver shows on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. You will also ensure Rifco’s policies, culture, and systems enable staff and freelancers to do their best work.This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a small, ambitious producing company, and who shares our passion for British South Asian stories, inclusion, and artistic excellence. Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and manage all operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and systems to support growth</li><li>Oversee budgets, cash flow, and reporting with the producer and executive producer</li><li>Support the artistic director in strategy and organisational development</li><li>Manage recruitment, contracts, onboarding, and HR compliance</li><li>Coordinate production logistics, scheduling, budgets, and resources from planning to delivery</li><li>Liaise with venues, suppliers, and partners</li><li>Support the Board with governance and reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and data protection</li><li>Build relationships with funders, partners, and collaborators</li><li>Represent the company at industry events</li><li>Contribute to funding bids and reporting</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Proven experience in theatre or arts management, ideally in a producing company</li><li>Strong organisational and leadership skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Experience managing budgets, contracts, and HR processes</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across creative and administrative teams</li><li>Financially literate and confident with complex budgets</li><li>Committed to team wellbeing, inclusion, and open communication</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Passion for access and diversity in arts and culture</li><li>Knowledge of UK theatre touring and production processes</li><li>Experience in a producer or general manager role within live performance</li><li>Strong knowledge of Health &amp; Safety, HR best practice, and safeguarding</li><li>Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented</li><li>Able to lead calmly under pressure</li></ul>For the full job pack please visit the website via the 'Apply' button. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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