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Closing date for applications: 13th January 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 35 hours per week, full-timeLocation: Office-based at headquarters in Shepherd's Bush, London, W12Start date: March 2025&nbsp;This exciting placement provides a hands-on opportunity to explore the connection between theatre and publishing and the diverse roles in a specialist publishing house.<a href="https://www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/" target="_blank">Nick Hern Books</a> is the UK's leading specialist performing arts publisher with over 1,500 plays and theatre books in their catalogue. As a company, they are passionate about developing and increasing support for underrepresented voices and showcasing diverse stories.As a Publishing Intern, you will have the opportunity to shadow and learn from members of the team in every department: editorial, production, sales, marketing, rights, finance and customer service.You will be a valued member of the team, gaining experience and skills for the rest of your career, be that in publishing or theatre.&nbsp;Key activitiesSome of your tasks will include (but not be limited to) the following:<ul><li>Office duties – assisting with customer orders; processing invoices and payments; organising couriers; dealing with incoming and outgoing post; replenishing office supplies, etc.</li><li>Editorial – reading and commenting on submissions; copyediting manuscripts.</li><li>Production – proofreading and checking corrections; preparing files for print.</li><li>Marketing – compiling and proofreading materials such as review quotes, metadata, digital assets, newsletters, etc.</li><li>Sales – generating sales reports; attending events.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Demonstrable interest and knowledge of theatre.</li><li>A genuine passion for starting a career in theatre and/or publishing.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to bring a fresh perspective and contribute meaningfully.</li><li>Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.</li></ul>&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>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

Nick Hern Books

Publishing intern

Closing date for applications: 3rd January 2025Salary: £27,401 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.&nbsp;Contract: Permanent, 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: Manchester or Birmingham.&nbsp;(The role will be based at the office base listed; 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;Launching a career in arts funding and development?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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant, Development Initiatives Operations, will be responsible for:<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 point of contact for the team to provide routine information, advice and guidance on the work and responsibilities of the team.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Proven administrative experience of supporting different colleagues and managing conflicting demands.</li><li>You will also 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>&nbsp;Interviews for this role will take place on Friday 17th January 2025. If you would like to have a chat about the role, please contact Andy Knudsen (Senior Manager, Development Initiatives Operations)&nbsp;<a href="mailto:andy.knudsen@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">andy.knudsen@artscouncil.org.uk</a>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 contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.Please state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Arts Council England

Assistant, Development Initiatives Operation (IC122)

Closing date: 12pm, 2nd January 2025Salary: £26,250 per annumWorking hours: 5 days per week and evening work where necessaryHoliday: 20 days paid leave in addition to public holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year&nbsp;This is an opportunity for someone in the early stages of their career who is keen to learn about the day-to-day running of a theatre company.As Executive Assistant you will be at the heart of the organisation providing comprehensive support to the Executive Director. You will be a central point of communication for the Executive Director within the organisation and the initial contact for Trustees. The Executive Assistant is a position requiring discretion and confidentiality. The successful candidate will have access to a range of information and have insight into strategic ambitions and planning of the company.This post requires someone who enjoys organisational and administrative tasks, someone who can be confident and personable when communicating whether in person, over the phone or email, and who enjoys multi-tasking, prioritising workload and forward planning in a fast paced and dynamic environment.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Proven organisational skills and an ability to prioritise a wide variety of tasks to meet multiple deadlines.&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptionally strong planning, administration, organisational and people skills</li><li>Experience of complex diary management</li><li>Experienced and timely minute taker who can work in detail with speed, accuracy, and professional discretion</li><li>Ability to identify and interpret matters of urgency, prioritise workload, and action accordingly</li><li>Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction, as well as collaboratively within a wider team</li><li>A confident approach and ability to meet changing deadlines and respond proactively to internal and external pressures</li><li>A professional attitude with respect for discretion and confidentiality</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent numerical skills</li><li>Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Office packages, Outlook diaries, Accounting Software, Dropbox and Gmail/Drives</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Professional attitude, especially under pressure with deadlines and conflicting interests</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Enthusiasm for the arts and/or experience working in a creative environment</li><li>Experience of working in a professional theatre environment</li><li>Experience of working in a charity or with a board of trustees</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.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.

Tall Stories

Executive assistant

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 dependent on experienceDepartment/Team: Theatre OperationsResponsible to: Head of Building OperationsContract: Fixed Term – 12 months, March 2025 (or sooner) – March 2026Location: Flexible mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NBHours: Full-Time (Usual working hours are Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm with some occasional out of hours work - e.g. evenings and weekends - as required).The Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Ways of Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post&nbsp;Lead health, safety, and compliance efforts in one of London's most iconic cultural spaces.The purpose of this fixed term role is to provide health, safety and compliance support for the Old Vic Theatre Operations team during the mobilisation, opening, and initial period of operation of The Old Vic Backstage during 2025. In addition to providing ‘back-fill’ support for team members focusing on that project, this role will assist with identifying and documenting new safe ways of working, processes and policies associated with opening a new six-floor public space.The Health &amp; Safety Compliance Manager works within the Theatre Operations Team. In their role they will have day-to-day oversight for all health, safety and compliance matters - including providing H&amp;S support to colleagues across the Theatre, ensuring that we have good contractor management processes and good record keeping in place. They will ensure there is a holistic approach to Health, Safety and Compliance across the Old Vic. &nbsp;Areas of responsibilityH&amp;S and compliance knowledge, skills, training and monitoring<ul><li>Staying up-to-date and circulating relevant legislation and codes of practice.</li><li>Supporting the Head of Building Operations to ensure that Old Vic H&amp;S and compliance policies are up-to-date, suitable, sufficient and reviewed regularly.</li><li>Identifying and developing relevant training across The Old Vic, and ensuring that training is suitable, high quality and good value.</li><li>In collaboration with the Head of Building Operations, maintaining an overview of the training regime and record keeping for essential life, safety and security critical systems, from a H&amp;S &amp; Compliance perspective.</li><li>Carrying out health and safety workplace inspections and audits within all areas of the organisation and prioritising action to be taken to resolve any outstanding issues.</li><li>Working with the Head of Building Operations and The Old Vic’s external advisors to run regular Health and Safety Audits and Fire Risk Assessments of all sites, ensuring that any key changes are reviewed and re-assessed between audits.</li><li>As appropriate; sharing, advocating and liaising with external H&amp;S bodies.</li></ul>Culture and risk management<ul><li>Developing and promoting a positive culture across the organisation in relation to Health and Safety.</li><li>Seeking to apply a consistent but flexible approach to health, safety, and fire across all areas of the business whilst remaining mindful of the creative process. Carrying out training as required, including new starter H&amp;S inductions, Fire Marshal and evac chair training.</li><li>Developing strong relationships and influencing behaviours across all areas of The Old Vic to facilitate the promotion of health and safety awareness and drive best practice.</li><li>Reducing harm by promotion of a positive and pro-active health, safety and compliance culture within the Old Vic - and ensuring that everyone working at The Old Vic is aware of and understand their H&amp;S responsibilities.</li><li>Identifying and reviewing key risks to inform overall H&amp;S and related work planning.</li><li>Support the Operations Director and Head of Building Operations to maintain The Old Vic’s H&amp;S Risk Register.</li></ul>Data and reporting<ul><li>Ensuring thorough and appropriate safety records are maintained and anything of concern is promptly reported to the Head of Building Operations.</li><li>Leading on the H&amp;S management of Blue Lemon [The Old Vic’s H&amp;S &amp; Learning Management System management system], including ensuring accuracy of data and facilitating training across the organisation.</li><li>Analysing H&amp;S data and recommending actions or improvements where necessary.</li><li>Organising and preparing reports for meetings as required; such as the H&amp;S Committee, internal management and Board meetings.</li></ul>Incidents, strategic emergency response team (SERT) and business continuity planning<ul><li>Investigating and documenting accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences and providing meaningful statistics and advice to management.</li><li>Acting as a specialist responder for incidents, emergency responses.</li><li>Contributing to Old Vic business continuity planning.</li></ul>Licencing<ul><li>Assisting with The Old Vic Backstage premises licence application process, including coordinating and attending meetings with the Licencing Authority as required.</li><li>Supporting with Minor Licence Variation applications for the theatre.</li><li>Ensuring that health, safety and compliance processes support licence conditions.</li><li>Assisting in the dissemination of awareness about licence conditions.</li></ul>Health &amp; safety management support<ul><li>Providing support to the Head of Building Operations in the management of health, safety, and compliance across The Old Vic.</li><li>Ensuring that H&amp;S policies, practices, and procedures are adhered to (and documented) across all areas.</li><li>Undertaking Old Vic wide projects as appropriate to enhance our systems and procedures e.g. accident report systems, risk assessment software etc.</li><li>Supporting teams in writing up and reviewing risk assessments, prioritising remedial actions and monitoring their implementation to minimise risk to employees, visitors and assets.</li><li>Alongside the Head of Building Operations, provide advice, guidance, and assistance to all managers in the implementation of policies and systems in order to ensure the achievement of required standards and working practices.</li><li>Where possible introduce initiatives that will enhance health and safety standards and awareness.</li><li>Attending the Health &amp; Safety Committee meetings.</li><li>Coordinating and minuting the Health &amp; Safety Steering Group meetings.</li><li>Ensuring that minutes and actions arising from Health &amp; Safety Steering Group meetings are circulated to members and risks escalated to the Head of Building Operations or Operations Director as required.</li><li>In the Head of Building Operations’ absence, attending Technical H&amp;S Meetings.</li></ul>Compliance: life safety, contractor management, permits to work, responsible person etc<ul><li>Working with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that all life safety systems are maintained and inspected regularly in line with relevant guidance to minimise the risk of any business interruption and ensuring any changes in legislation are met.</li><li>Having ownership of the onboarding and record-keeping process for contractors, ensuring that these are kept up to date and that all staff are aware of their responsibilities when engaging contractors to work on site.</li><li>Alongside colleagues in the Technical department, managing the Theatre’s Permit to Work procedures.</li><li>Managing H&amp;S related compliance and ensuring that all relevant licencing and certification is valid and up to date.</li><li>Ensuring that asbestos is assessed, managed and reviewed regularly, that key personnel receive the relevant training, and that the Asbestos Register is shared with staff and contractors in advance of any work in relevant areas.</li><li>Acting as a Deputy Responsible Person in relation to Legionella Management, ensuring that we are adhering to our Water Management Plan.</li><li>Ensuring that all contractors have submitted the relevant and requisite documentation prior to the commencement of works (RAMS, insurance, etc) and that any necessary Permits to Work are in place.</li></ul>Building security<ul><li>Supporting the Head of Building Operations in the management of The Old Vic’s technical security systems, including providing CCTV footage to Police or other authorities as required.</li><li>Ensuring that ways of working, policies and processes prioritise the safety and security everyone in the building.</li><li>Working with the Operations Administration Coordinator to ensure that there are good records for all keys, alarm fobs and security passes issued to staff – and overseeing the upkeep of the Key Safe Log.</li></ul>Capital building projects and capital expenditure<ul><li>Support the Head of Building Operations and the Operations Director, with the planning, development and implementation of all fire, safety, security and compliance elements of capital building and capital expenditure projects, ensuring that changes made during works do not compromise the plans and interfaces with the current building and strategies.</li><li>Inputting into site-wide strategies for fire, safety, security, and compliance - liaising with relevant contractors and consultants to review cause and effect and establish a hierarchy of control between the relevant strategies.</li><li>Assisting the Head of Building Operations with operational planning in relation to health, safety and compliance - in preparation for completion of capital building projects, and in relation to all requirements for Old Vic Backstage in particular.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Hold an IOSH (or Tech IOSH) qualification.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in a similar role with strong awareness of health and safety procedures and practices and a strong understanding of compliance.</li><li>Experience of dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels including senior leaders, colleagues, and contractors.</li><li>Ability to build relationships and communicate with a diverse range of people in a professional manner.</li><li>A flexible attitude with the ability to adapt accordingly to the role.</li><li>Demonstrable ability to use initiative to provide options and solutions for a fast-paced, time bound, changing, often reactive, service.</li><li>Action oriented, with the ability to take the initiative and deliver results.</li><li>Sensitivity in dealing with confidential information.</li><li>Excellent IT skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;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.The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Old Vic Theatre

Health and safety compliance manager

Closing date: 6th January 2025Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: 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;Manage and inspire a team to deliver top-quality, future-proof content for global learning success.Hachette Learning is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hachette Learning is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 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 doing<ul><li>The job holder will lead a team of editorial staff managing in-house projects as a key part of the Product Delivery team, supporting the Division in the delivery of the product roadmap.</li><li>The job holder will manage the recruitment, training, resourcing and career development of a team of Editorial Project Managers, and is responsible for ensuring effective, streamlined processes are used throughout.</li><li>This role will be the departmental point of contact for all resource requests and will determine in-house or out-of-house route. They will manage the division’s in-house capacity, allocating new projects to the in-house team, and create and implement processes to support effective resource management.</li><li>The role is responsible for managing workload and performance to deliver agreed content on schedule, within budget and to appropriate quality.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>The ideal candidate will be an experienced line manager who has managed large teams of editors.&nbsp;</li><li>They will have managed a variety of complex print and digital products from manuscript to publication, ideally in educational publishing or related field.&nbsp;</li><li>They will have excellent project management skills, and have extensive experience managing budgets and suppliers.&nbsp;</li><li>We are looking for someone who has strong capacity management skills, able to resource and oversee multiple products through to publication.&nbsp;</li><li>They will have proven process improvement skills and have experience in implementing new processes.</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>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>&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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Resourcing and capacity manager

​Closing date: 10am, 6th January 2025Salary: £27,500 (£22,000 pro rata) plus pension contributionsLocation: Bristol (hybrid working)Contract: 28 hours per week until end of December 2025Interviews: Will take place in Bristol on Wednesday 15 January 2025&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and organised individual with a passion for music and technology, who is eager to drive innovation and accessibility within an inclusive music programme.As Music and Technology Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the musical and technical operations of the <a href="https://noyo.org.uk/" target="_blank">National Open Youth Orchestra</a> (NOYO), contributing to its success and impact for young disabled musicians.&nbsp;Your responsibilities will include managing music resources and equipment, supporting the creation of music resources and arrangements. As well as providing musical and technical guidance to musicians and their families, teachers and Music Leaders, you will support the development of our accessible musical instrument, <a href="https://theclarion.uk/" target="_blank">the Clarion</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Significant experience in music, music technology and live music</li><li>Fluent in reading and working with standard musical notation (Grade 5 music theory or equivalent)</li><li>Confident in using Sibelius software</li><li>Competent with music technology hardware and software, with a demonstrable ability to learn new music technology quickly and confidently</li><li>Proven ability to deliver technical support for musicians, teachers, and ensembles</li><li>Highly organised, with strong administrative and IT skills</li><li>Ability to support and train others in music technology</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication, and strong interpersonal skills; able to tailor complex musical or technical information appropriately for different individuals and audiences</li><li>Capacity to work independently, meet deadlines and be adaptable</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Grade 8 music theory or equivalent</li><li>Experience working with young disabled musicians</li><li>Knowledge of emerging music technologies and accessibility in music education</li><li>Knowledge of alternate musical notation, e.g. guitar tab, percussion notation etc.</li></ul>&nbsp;Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We take our responsibility to acknowledge, challenge and dismantle barriers within music and our organisation extremely seriously. To that end, we are especially interested in receiving applications from Disabled people.We also recognise that systems of privilege, structural disadvantage and barriers to participation often intersect with one another. For this reason, we particularly welcome applications from people from other structurally disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups. This may include people from the Global Majority, migrants, refugees, LGBTQIA+ people and/or people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Open Up Music

Music and technology officer

Closing date: 25th December 2024&nbsp;Ready to manage a fast-paced studio and support visionary leaders in the film industry?Milk is an&nbsp;award-winning visual effects studio crafting innovative sequences for high-end episodic and feature film.We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant / Studio Manager to provide comprehensive support to our Chairman, CEO, MD, and senior management team, while also ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our London studio. This role is pivotal in maintaining our company culture, facilitating efficient operations, and delivering exceptional support across multiple areas of the business.&nbsp;Key responsibilitiesExecutive support<ul><li>Act as the primary point of contact for the Chairman/CEO/MD’s office and senior management team.</li><li>Master diary management: schedule and organise meetings, calls, and appointments across multiple time zones.</li><li>Prepare meeting agendas, conduct research, and take detailed minutes to ensure actionable outcomes.</li><li>Assist with drafting, editing, and finalising proposals, timetables, presentations, and internal communications.</li><li>Coordinate business travel arrangements, including flights, transportation, and accommodation for senior management and other staff.</li><li>Liaise professionally with clients and business guests on behalf of senior leaders.</li></ul>Studio management<ul><li>Oversee the daily operations and upkeep of the studio, ensuring a welcoming and functional workspace.</li><li>Manage and train a dynamic team of runners, ensuring seamless support to the studio.</li><li>Take ownership of facilities management for both the Milk London and Lola studios.</li><li>Maintain an up-to-date electronic filing system and ensure all processes and software are functioning optimally.</li></ul>People and culture<ul><li>Collaborate with the People team to uphold and enhance the company culture.</li><li>Organise and execute social events, including monthly town halls, Christmas and summer parties, and weekly internal activities.</li><li>Support HR-related initiatives and maintain strong relationships with all departments to foster a collaborative environment.</li></ul>Project management<ul><li>Manage and track progress on assigned projects, ensuring timely follow-ups with team members and stakeholders.</li><li>Organise and coordinate meetings for specialised projects, within different teams or leadership development sessions.</li><li>Prepare and deliver monthly reports for senior management.</li></ul>Additional duties<ul><li>Process and manage expenses for senior management.</li><li>Act as a first point of contact for reception duties, including answering phones when needed.</li><li>Liaise with external vendors and suppliers to ensure studio needs are met.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Studio Manager, or similar role in a creative industry.</li><li>Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage complex schedules.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with senior stakeholders and clients.</li><li>Proficiency in office software, such as Google Workspace, and other relevant tools.</li><li>A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail.</li><li>Experience in facilities management and team supervision is highly desirable.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offer<ul><li>A dynamic, collaborative work environment in the heart of London’s VFX industry.</li><li>The opportunity to work closely with industry leaders on exciting projects.</li><li>A chance to shape and contribute to the culture of a leading VFX company.</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.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.

Milk VFX

Executive assistant / studio manager

Closing date: 15th December 2024Salary: £26,500 per annumDepartment: Facilities&nbsp;Reporting to: Facilities managerContract type: 12 month fixed-term contractWorking hours: Full-timeLocation: Vauxhall, London (Office Based)&nbsp;Be the first point of contact for Walker Books and make every visitor’s experience memorable.Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international&nbsp;Group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House, Peachtree and Pixel + Ink in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the&nbsp;Walker Books Group&nbsp;is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books.&nbsp;Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved&nbsp;family brands including Lucy Cousin’s&nbsp;Maisy, Michael Rosen’s&nbsp;We're Going on a Bear Hunt,&nbsp;Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s&nbsp;Guess How Much I Love You&nbsp;and&nbsp;Martin Handford’s&nbsp;Where’s Wally? This role will work within our fast-paced Facilities Department on a 12-month fixed term contract, where no two days will be the same. This role will be responsible for being the first point of contact for Walker Books and the Facilities Department, as well as supporting on various projects. This is an office-based role, and will be based full time in our Vauxhall office. This role will include various shift patterns between the hours of 7am and 7pm dependant on department requirements, as well as occasional weekend work.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Manage, organise and participate in company events including the Festive Party.</li><li>Organise and provide resources for conferences, meetings, and external bookings</li><li>Room set-up/furniture repositioning for in-house meetings and events and return to order after</li><li>Support with company clear out weeks, ensuring boxes are available for recycling and charity donations and arranging collection or delivery of such</li><li>Supporting facilities management with the day-to-day operations of the business by ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office environment to a high standard.&nbsp;</li><li>Managing and distributing phone lists and sign in sheets.</li><li>Assist with the administration, coordination and shipping of our online book purchases</li><li>Supporting the post room and Facilities Manager with any mailings ensuring all are securely packaged, processed and sent within set deadlines.</li><li>Support the Facilities Manager in monitoring adherence to health and safety requirements within our office, including floor walks and conducting H&amp;S inductions where necessary</li><li>Liaising with outsourced services and contractors, sourcing and requesting quotes as required</li><li>Processing orders as required by the department and liaising with the Finance Department to ensure payment of invoices</li><li>Monitoring the replenishment of the stationary, kitchenette and bathroom supplies.</li><li>Be the first point of contact for Walker Books, greeting visitors with a warm and professional manner</li><li>Handle enquiries via phone, email and in-person, directing to the appropriate department or team member</li><li>Support the Facilities Manager on projects as required</li><li>Adhoc tasks as required</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet changing needs of the business.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven previous experience of office administration&nbsp;</li><li>Previous customer service experience required</li><li>Some experience in facilities would be advantageous</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload</li><li>Highly self-motivated</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Excellent IT skills, including advanced Word and Excel&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Why Join Walker Books?We offer:<ul><li>22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced Pension Scheme</li><li>Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul>&nbsp;We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce encourages creativity and innovative working environment. We are committed to equal treatment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. It is important that our teams represent all our readers, their families and their communities and we welcome and encourage all applications.If you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walker.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walker.co.uk</a>.Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walker Books Ltd

Facilities assistant (12 month fixed-term contract)

Salary: Starting from £27,000&nbsp;We are looking for an administrative assistant to join our busy, flourishing Children’s Books division.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.&nbsp;Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Books is one of the leading children’s publishers in the UK, dedicated to immersing children of all ages in diverse and creative reading experiences, encouraging a lifelong love of reading. Founded in 1998, it has a record of continuously strong sales, prestigious awards, and numerous high quality and bestselling titles and series. Much-loved authors and illustrators include Lauren Roberts (Powerless) A. F. Steadman (Skandar and the Unicorn Thief), Ben Miller (The Night I Met Father Christmas), Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet (Supertato), Benji Davies (The&nbsp;Storm Whale) and many more. Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Books won Children’s Publisher of the Year at the 2023 British Book Awards.The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Simon &amp; Schuster UK Children’s team offering invaluable administrative support, working across all Children’s sub-departments with a particular focus on Sales and Marketing.This role reports to the Head of Children’s Sales with a dotted line into the Marketing Director.&nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesThe job role is predominantly administration-based, including but not limited to facilitating:<ul><li>the smooth processing of supplier invoices;</li><li>creating and co-ordinating materials for internal and external presentations;</li><li>scheduling meetings;</li><li>taking minutes of&nbsp;meetings;</li><li>booking travel;</li><li>managing event orders with external contacts and our warehouse;&nbsp;</li><li>running market data and compiling sales histories;&nbsp;</li><li>updating internal databases and presentations and supporting social media marketing campaigns.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>We are looking for an individual who has a good grounding in administration and is able to hit the ground running with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;</li><li>They must have excellent attention to detail with first-rate organisational and prioritisation skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.&nbsp;</li><li>They will be a quick learner of systems and be able to work both autonomously and with supervision/support.</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease apply by attaching your CV and cover letter by 13 December 2024.&nbsp;Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Administrative assistant

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th December 2024 at 10amSalary: £26,222.98Hours: 35 hours per week (although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post’s requirements)&nbsp;Are you ready to take the stage behind the scenes? Be the vital link in our efforts to secure key sponsorships and partnerships.We are looking for a Corporate Development Administrator&nbsp;to join the National Theatre Development Team.The purpose of this role is to support the Corporate Development team administratively in maintaining existing relationships and developing membership, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities.&nbsp;The Corporate Development Administrator provides essential and proactive support to the corporate team in our efforts to raise annual budget targets, through the smooth running of our administration and finance processes.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesGeneral administration<ul><li>Manage regular mailings to all NT supporters, including priority booking mailouts and supporter newsletters.</li><li>Working with the team to ensure supporter data is accurate at all times.</li><li>To maintain and oversee best practice for the NT’s shared database, Tessitura, including producing reports where required whilst ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.</li><li>Work with the EA to the Chief Development Officer and Director of Development to support with the administration of the Corporate Development Board as required.</li><li>To attend and minute interdepartmental meetings and share with the wider team and department as appropriate.&nbsp;</li><li>To support Development team with administrative tasks related to annual budget, including recording income and tracking expenses from across the corporate sector.</li><li>To monitor and maintain the corporate development pages on the National Theatre website to ensure that they are accurate.</li><li>To act as the first point of contact for the corporate team.</li></ul>Corporate partners &amp; membersSupport the Corporate Development team by administrating and monitoring Sponsor and Partner benefits as required. This includes but is not limited to:<ul><li>Providing administrative support to the Corporate Membership Manager, including acting as the ticket hotline and booking and delivering tickets during priority booking period.</li><li>Work with Development Operations to ensure invoices are issued accordingly and keep records and contracts up to date.</li><li>To manage the administration of in-kind partnerships, including hotel reservations as part of the Edwardian partnership.</li><li>Manage access for partners and members across NT at Home, including creating promotional code access.&nbsp;</li></ul>Administrative support to the co-head's of corporate development<ul><li>Provide assistance and administrative support to co-head’s of Corporate Development including diary management, expenses, meeting organisation and booking travel as well as research tasks, fact-checking and presentation preparation.&nbsp;</li></ul>Events<ul><li>To support the corporate team and work closely with the Events team on the delivery of digital and physical corporate events, including compiling guest lists, distributing invitations and RSVPs.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Good experience in an office administration role providing support to a team.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.</li><li>Exemplary customer service skills in a busy environment and dealing positively with stakeholders to support their needs.</li><li>Highly literate and numerate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office as well as customer database tools (for example Tessitura or similar).</li><li>Strong time management skills and keen attention to detail especially when working with finance and expenses.</li><li>An enthusiastic self-starter with a strong sense of initiative.</li><li>A team player with a positive attitude in carrying out all departmental duties.</li><li>An interest in theatre and/or the arts.</li><li>An understanding of the functionality and needs of a Development department.</li></ul>&nbsp;We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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