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Closing date: 9:00am, 23rd Sep 2025 BSTSalary: £27,401&nbsp; &nbsp;Learn to juggle projects, people and plans in this role supporting administrative functions for Arts Council England's teams of Directors, Senior Relationship Managers and Relationship Managers.&nbsp;Main day to day responsibilities<ul><li>You will be providing administrative assistance to the leadership and specialist teams, servicing and event-managing internal and external business meetings and coordinating administrative processes. Key tasks include collating and distributing agendas and papers, note-taking and following-up on actions, and providing support for cross-team working groups and other committees, as required.</li><li>You will provide some personal assistance to the Directors, promoting optimal use of time by coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements and ensuring that the Director is well briefed in advance.</li><li>You will be undertaking research, gathering and disseminating information, as well as running administrative support systems for the team: including workload planning, data entry, record filing and archiving in line with the Arts Council’s BCS system.</li><li>You will be providing administrative support to the work of the team including in communications and stakeholder management. You will support the team’s role in assessment and grant management, liaising with the Senior Manager Operations and the Investment Centre. You will provide administrative support to strategic development programmes and to the coordination of work on cross-cutting policy areas, for example, engagement and audiences.</li><li>You will be the first point of contact for the team, responding to queries and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and greeting visitors as required.</li><li>You will combine your ability to plan and prioritise with a flexibility and curiosity to work beyond this area of work, contributing to areas outside of your daily responsibilities.</li><li>You will contribute to the organisation’s commitment to diversity and its implications for arts and culture, promoting a diversity perspective in all aspects of your role’s objectives and activities.</li><li>You will contribute to a positive working culture in the organisation by taking a proactive approach to learning, responding to change, inclusive practice, and environmental responsibility. ·</li><li>You will reflect the Nolan Principles of Public Life and the Arts Council's values with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.</li></ul>&nbsp;Key relationshipsYou will work closely with the Directors, Senior Relationship Managers and Relationship Managers in your locality as well as with colleagues across the country and in the Investment Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;What do I need to bring to the role?Essential (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)<ul><li>To succeed in this role, you will have experience of providing administrative and programme support, preferably in a similar role.</li><li>You will be highly organised, able to work with a high level of attention to detail and with the ability to prioritise and juggle multiple priorities. You will also be able to exercise effective judgement when managing conflicting tasks.</li><li>You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills – speaking, listening and writing – and the ability to communicate in a confident and engaging manner and influence individuals over whom there is no formal line-management relationship.</li><li>You must be numerate, have good research skills and the ability to interpret complex information.</li><li>Finally, you will also have a good understanding of our duty as a public body under current diversity legislation, the current diversity agenda and its relationship to arts and culture.</li></ul>We are a Disability Confident Employer and 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. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme.Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</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.

Arts Council England

Assistant South West

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025 at 10.00amSalary: £25,643 per annumContract: Fixed-term, 12-month contract, ideally starting in October 2025 Kickstart your career in the arts with this dynamic traineeship supporting creative projects that connect schools and communities with the power of theatre.The participation trainee role at the Donmar Warehouse is a hands-on opportunity to gain insight and experience within the theatre industry by supporting the Donmar's work with schools and community groups. As part of the participation team, the trainee will contribute to the planning and delivery of a wide range of creative projects, including the Local Performance Programme, Take the Stage, My Future, Pathways and the Schools' Tour. They will assist with logistics, administration, and communication, working closely with teachers, young people, freelance theatre-makers, and community partners.Day-to-day responsibilities will include maintaining project schedules, organising meetings and events, managing departmental inboxes, and supporting the smooth running of participation projects. A key part of the role will be organising the Local Performance Programme, acting as the main point of contact for schools and holding this project as their own to practise and develop core skills. The participation trainee will also contribute to planning processes, and support the creation of content for marketing and documentation purposes.By the end of the traineeship, the participation trainee will have built a strong foundation in communication, project management, collaboration, and arts administration, equipping them for a vibrant future career in creative engagement or arts education. This role is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in arts administration. The role does not require facilitation skills or include facilitation opportunities. During your traineeship you will:Within your role:<ul><li>Learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate participatory arts projects from start to finish, including workshops, performances, and outreach events.</li><li>Develop strong communication skills through liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including teachers, artists, young people, and theatre professionals.</li><li>Gain experience in inclusive practices and safeguarding, and understand how access and care are prioritised in community and education work.</li><li>Build confidence managing a busy inbox and supporting the coordination of multiple projects and schedules.</li><li>Gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools such as Spektrix (ticketing and CRM), Dotdigital (email marketing), and other admin systems.</li><li>Develop confidence in contributing creatively to planning and communications, including writing copy for mailers and workshop materials.</li></ul>Holistically:<ul><li>Get a behind-the-scenes view of how a leading London theatre operates, including how different departments collaborate.</li><li>Work as part of a friendly and experienced team, with opportunities to grow your professional network within the theatre and arts sector.</li><li>Receive mentoring and tailored support to shape your personal development and explore career pathways in arts participation, producing or education.</li><li>Access opportunities to attend performances, industry events and professional development sessions as part of your learning journey.</li><li>Gain access to a thriving and active Donmar Trainee alumni community.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>A desire to pursue an administrative career in the arts</li><li>An interest in working with school and community participants</li><li>Experience of working in an administrative capacity</li><li>Experience of managing your own workload</li><li>Excellent administration and organisational skills</li><li>Excellent communication in person, on the phone and in written form</li><li>Computer literate: word processing; spreadsheets; databases; internet and email</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge of the local communities and/or schools in Camden and Westminster and how to engage with them</li><li>Experience of working with a file management system such as Google Suite, Teams, dropbox etc</li><li>Experience of having engaged with participatory projects in school or community settings</li><li>An awareness of safeguarding procedures for young people and adults at risk</li></ul> This opportunity is specifically for candidates who are from the Global Majority.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Donmar Warehouse

CATALYST participation trainee

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025 at 12 noonSalary: £38,129.29 per annum (pro rata)Contract type: 10-month fixed term contract Bring unforgettable theatre experiences to classrooms across the UK that shape how young people engage with creativity, storytelling and performance.The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home. The schools engagement team is a new team within the learning &amp; national partnerships directorate, focusing on the development and delivery of the NT’s Inspire strategy, an ambitious plan to widen the National Theatre’s support for drama and creative learning in schools across the UK.As one of two schools engagement project managers, you will work closely with the head of schools engagement, and the rest of the team to devise and lead a diverse, high-quality and inspiring programme of live and digitally delivered activity, exploring all aspects of theatre making and production for schools and teachers working across all educational phases from primary to further education. The programme is inspired by the full range of the NT’s work both on and off stage and involves both NT artists and creative teams and some of the UK’s most exciting theatre makers. This role will manage work at the National Theatre, in London and nationwide.The role will build strong relationships with schools, education partners and partner theatres to inform the development of the programme and will work closely with the wider Learning team and the NT Digital team on all aspects of the programme’s successful communication, delivery and evaluation. Responsibilities<ul><li>With the head of schools engagement, plan and develop schools engagement programmes, including the Bacchae Schools Tour, Drama Teacher Conference, National Theatre Collection Resources, Schools Matinees and Student Conference, building on the National Theatre’s existing programme of work across all educational phases</li><li>Build and maintain up to date knowledge of schools context, curriculum and needs, to inform the development and delivery of live events and workshops, teaching resources, training and professional development</li><li>Manage the detailed planning of the programme across the academic year, in collaboration with the learning operations team to ensure the programme is integrated into planning and production schedules</li><li>Work with the head of schools engagement and the digital team to develop and deliver projects and educational content for the NT Collection, NT Learning Hub and future digital education platforms and resources</li><li>Plan and develop activity linked to NT repertoire (Southbank, West End and UK Touring) with a clear focus on curriculum and school priorities</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Good understanding and working knowledge of English and wider UK primary and&nbsp;secondary education systems, qualifications and alternative provision</li><li>Demonstrable project management on large scale arts education projects and&nbsp;&nbsp;organisational skills with delivery to budget and deadlines</li><li>Experience of developing education resources, including digital resources</li><li>Knowledge of contemporary theatre practice and performance, including work for&nbsp;&nbsp;young people &amp; new writing</li><li>Understanding of inclusive practice, participatory work and co-creation in school&nbsp;settings</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! At the National Theatre, we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Schools engagement project manager (maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2025Salary: £30,000 per annumContract: 12-month fixed term contract Step into a leadership role at the heart of a diverse visitor team. Shape unforgettable visitor experiences while managing the events, activities and daily operations of an exciting cultural venue.The venue duty manager is a key role with our visitor team – it provides day-to-day duty management of the venue, events, and activities, contributes to creating an outstanding and inclusive visitor experience at Aviva Studios, and leads a diverse team on the ground that includes supervisors, hosts and volunteers. You’ll coordinate with a range of other teams including our food and drink, security and cleaning partners – as well as internal teams like ticketing, event management and producing. The duty management team are the operational leads in the venue – you’ll be proactive in ensuring visitor safety, responding to incidents and escalating issues as needed. Working across a rota – you’ll cover both building duty management shifts, as well as shifts managing the visitor-facing aspects of specific events and functions.In a venue like Aviva Studios, no two events are the same, so our duty manager team also plays a role in planning for flexible and adaptable visitor experience. Behind the scenes you’ll also contribute to our management, rota-ing and communications with our host team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Fulfil the role of duty manager in the operational structure of Aviva Studios, working with supervisors, and other teams in the day-to-day delivery of outstanding and inclusive customer service to all visitors</li><li>Play a leading delivery and decision-making role in the day-to-day operation of Aviva Studios, this may include leading evacuations, completing risk assessments, managing crowd-flow, responding to first aid incidents, monitoring and maintaining the safety of visitors, colleagues and artworks, as well as incident response and management</li><li>Oversee complex visitor operations – often including multiple events of scale taking place simultaneously</li><li>Manage the visitor-facing teams at Aviva Studios. Depending on the day and type of event this may include directly briefing and managing hosts and volunteers, or leading a team who in turn manage hosts and volunteers</li><li>Oversight and on the day management of key visitor-facing functions such as: retail, reception, security, cloakroom, ticket scanning, etc</li><li>Work with producers and event managers to scope and plan operational needs for commercial and creative programming and events</li><li>Work with the wider duty management team to embed a positive and proactive team culture</li><li>Play a key role in developing, training and equipping supervisors, hosts and volunteers to contribute to the visitor experience offer at Aviva Studios</li><li>Contribute to our management, rotas and communications with our host team</li><li>Champion Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, ensuring Aviva Studios provides a consistent experience to all visitors</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Ability to motivate and lead teams of people in the delivery of outstanding experiences/services</li><li>Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate with a broad range of people from different backgrounds</li><li>Demonstrable experience of taking a collaborative approach to their work</li><li>Ability to remain calm under pressure, always retaining an open and approachable manner</li><li>Familiarity with Health &amp; Safety legislation and practical implementation of policies and procedures</li><li>First Aid Qualification or willingness to undertake a First Aid Qualification</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively</li><li>Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds</li><li>Willing to undertake relevant statutory checks e.g. DBS (Factory International can support with processing and payment)</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Previous experience of working within an arts/cultural venue or a customer focused organisation</li><li>Understanding/knowledge of access needs and previous experience of working with access customers</li><li>Previous experience of leading teams of people</li><li>Good IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft office programs and the ability to pick up systems quickly</li><li>Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent</li></ul> Factory International is committed to equality for everyone and we encourage you to apply no matter what your age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We are particularly committed to supporting applications from individuals with backgrounds or social groups that are currently underrepresented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Factory International

Venue duty manager

Closing date for applications: 15 September 2025Salary: £30,000 (+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 Are you organised, detail-driven and great at working across teams? Join one of the UK's leading publishers and support the operations that deliver bestselling books to readers!Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business. It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doingJoin one of the UK’s leading publishing groups in a role that sits at the centre of a fast-moving and collaborative team. As a sales operations executive, you’ll support eight of Hachette’s twelve publishing divisions, working closely with sales, inventory, finance and distribution to help ensure our books reach retailers and readers smoothly, efficiently, and on time. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering a brilliant opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a highly skilled department. You’ll be involved in a wide range of operational activity, gaining insight into how publishing and the supply chain work behind the scenes and building confidence in managing the processes that are essential to getting books into readers’ hands.&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Managing order processing across multiple divisions, supporting a wide range of UK key account customers</li><li>Partnering with key account managers, inventory teams, finance, and operations to keep things running smoothly</li><li>Monitoring invoicing and ensuring accuracy across all transactions</li><li>Validating and approving spend, returns, pricing claims, and retrospective discounts with precision and care</li><li>Managing internal tracking tools to ensure operational accuracy and consistency across divisions&nbsp;</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe’re looking for a confident communicator and natural collaborator who thrives in a detail-driven environment. You’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and making processes better.&nbsp;You’ll bring:&nbsp;<ul><li>A proven ability to work cross-functionally with teams like inventory, finance, accounts payable, commercial, and production</li><li>Experience managing processes related to discounts, returns, and customer spend</li><li>Confidence managing a busy workload</li><li>Strong numeracy and financial literacy</li><li>Solid Microsoft Excel skills (advanced knowledge is a plus)&nbsp;</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>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

Sales operations executive (12 month FTC)

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.

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