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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)

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025Salary: Starting from £27,000, depending on experience&nbsp; Break into publishing with this entry-level role! Join a leading literary agency and gain hands-on experience supporting bestselling authors and top literary agents.RCW is a leading UK literary agency based in London, representing a globally acclaimed list of bestselling and award-winning clients across every genre, from Zadie Smith and Kazuo Ishiguro to Holly Jackson and Julia Donaldson. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a proactive, highly organised assistant to join our team. This is a fast-paced, detail-focused role supporting two directors, Jon Wood and Claire Wilson, as well as a primary agent, Eleanor Birne, and working on a wide range of authors—from children’s and YA bestsellers Katherine Rundell and Alice Oseman, to crime and thriller giants Ian Rankin and Steve Cavanagh, as well as celebrated literary fiction voices such as Louise Kennedy and Róisín O’Donnell.&nbsp;We are offering an entry-level role ideal for someone who is excited by the challenge of working for a busy office, quick to learn, adaptable, and highly organised. With lists covering commercial and literary fiction, adult and children’s books, YA, non-fiction, and literary estates, this position is a unique chance to gain broad exposure across the publishing world. You might be a recent graduate, or someone who’s long been passionate about books and looking for your first opportunity in the industry. Full training and handover will be provided. The assistant will work alongside an associate and another support staff member. Previous office experience is preferable and the ability to work well in a team is essential.&nbsp; Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Anticipating needs and streamlining workflow across the agency</li><li>Negotiating deals for audio rights, speaking engagements, permissions and journalistic assignments and drawing up letters of agreement meticulously</li><li>Contracts: managing all administrative aspects of the contractual process (deal memos, DocuSign, Bradbury Phillips). Reviewing contracts in cases where the publishers draft, liaising with the manager</li><li>Accounts: responding to author queries, invoicing, chasing overdue payments, drafting correspondence, collating annual budget</li><li>Foreign rights: liaising with foreign rights team and co-agents (film and US) providing manuscripts, proofs, blurbs and author information. Filling in quote sheets with news and reviews</li><li>Updating the agency’s website’s client page, and the individual client biographies, as well as providing content for the agency’s Instagram page</li><li>Diary management: planning book fair schedules and trips, organising meetings with editors and clients, managing the publication schedule</li><li>Smooth running and organisation of agent’s office, including file management, handling author approvals, drafting catalogue and managing requests</li><li>Submissions and reading: organising submissions inboxes and providing editorial notes on manuscripts</li><li>Events: organising book fair and Christmas parties (with front desk), setting up, hosting, helping with any other company events or parties (DRF, salons, Anniversaries etc.) Attending book launches and prize ceremonies</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills</li><li>Dynamic, positive approach</li><li>Analytical skills and a keen eye for detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure in order to meet deadlines and adapt to the demands of the role</li><li>Ability to prioritise and time manage tasks</li><li>Good IT skills (Excel/MS Office/PowerPoint)</li><li>Confidence working in a small team and with a wide range of clients and industry colleagues</li><li>A passion for reading</li></ul> Compensation and benefits<ul><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement</li><li>Paid time off: 23 paid holiday days + bank holidays; agency closed between Christmas and New Year; summer hours with early finish on Fridays from 9am-1pm&nbsp;</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.

RCW Literary Agency

Agent's assistant

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th September 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: UK Living Wage or London Living Wage, depending on the successful candidate's locationDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 21 hours per week, with some evening / weekend work required.Location: Dance Consortium has access to offices in London (primary base) and Birmingham. The successful applicant will be able to commit to at least 1 in-person day and 2 remote days per week.Start date: Early November 2025 Looking to gain hands on experience of project and event coordination? Dive into the world of international contemporary dance, UK touring and audience / participant engagement with this 6-month traineeship.<a href="https://danceconsortium.com/" target="_blank">Dance Consortium</a> is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to tour the best contemporary dance from around the world to regional audiences and participants across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2000 by the Chief Executives of major UK theatres, our touring programme provides a platform for diverse, culturally distinctive, original and iconic dance companies from across the globe, providing audiences with access to a range of international dance experiences that would not otherwise be available. A bespoke programme of engagement and audience development activity accompanies each tour, enhancing and deepening opportunities for engagement. Since 2000 Dance Consortium has delivered 55 Tours by 30 different companies performing to over 800,000 people.The impact of Dance Consortium extends beyond its relationship with audiences and artists; it is a thriving network that actively contributes to the touring ecology, providing support and expertise on international dance and audience development to its members and the wider sector. Current membership comprises 24 theatres, including independent, local authority and Arts Council England (ACE) funded venues, alongside those which are more commercial.Dance Consortium holds a special position in the dance ecology in that it is uniquely able to draw upon the knowledge and skills of the member venues and expertise, alongside connecting UK organisations and audiences to global artists and companies. The administrative intern will be supported to develop an understanding of touring international dance, building all-round knowledge of the ecology and of a range of engagement initiatives and activities, with access to senior figures across the sector and networking opportunities.The placement will provide skills development and practical experience, both in an office context and on the ground in venues or on tour. Working within our small and experienced team, you will make a meaningful contribution to and impact on Dance Consortium’s practical and creative outputs, alongside your own professional development. The trainee will be supported by and work directly with Dance Consortium’s core team: Joe Bates (chief executive), Claire Morton (senior producer) &amp; Megan Saunders (audiences &amp; engagement manager). You will also benefit from working alongside key freelancers providing expertise in marketing, press, social media and tour management, making this an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and varied experience across departments / functions.The administrative intern will have weekly in-person contact with the team, with remote support continuing throughout the week. There will also be the opportunity to attend performances, workshops and other events across our tour venues. As such, some evening / weekend work may be required but also to be discussed and agreed. Travel expenses beyond the town / city where the individual is based will be reimbursed, and travel/accommodation related to attending Dance Consortium events/touring will be provided. What you will be doing<ul><li>Providing project management assistance, including bookings, scheduling and reporting &amp; evaluation for UK tours and engagement activities</li><li>Event support (e.g. travel, accommodation, catering, space booking, rsvp lists)</li><li>Research (e.g. gathering information on tour locations and amenities)</li><li>Data collection and reporting (including audience, participant and environmental data), assisting in strengthening the evaluation of our work</li><li>Creation and administration of forms and surveys</li><li>Providing social media support, including content capture and processing</li><li>Assisting in the production digital assets and marketing of activities</li><li>Attending meetings (members, technical, marketing), training events and away days (knowledge, skills sharing and networking)</li><li>Attending tour venues and engagement activities as appropriate (to be agreed)&nbsp;</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>Knowledge and experience of touring, gaining an insight into a variety of large-scale venues across the UK and Ireland (including commercial, independent, local authority and Arts Council England / Creative Scotland supported theatres)</li><li>Access to performances, engagement activities, events broadening knowledge and experience in the dance sector</li><li>Knowledge and experience in range of performing art forms including contemporary dance, circus and ballet Insight into learning, engagement and workforce development initiatives</li><li>Induction into and support in utilising and maximising the efficiency of systems &amp; processes (e.g. Microsoft 365 &amp; AI).</li><li>Data processes and analysis</li><li>Insight into Arts Council England reporting requirements and systems</li><li>Opportunity to travel across the UK</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of policies and practical application including:<ul><li>Justice Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion; Safeguarding; Health &amp; Safety; Environmental</li></ul></li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Applicants aged 21 or above</li><li>A genuine interest in learning about and developing skills in dance and touring</li><li>Some project management / administration skills (this may be from previous employment, or from managing your own work or projects)</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a good attention to detail</li><li>Computer literate</li><li>Ability to use own initiative, manage multiple tasks and a varied workload</li><li>Personable and a natural collaborator and team-worker</li><li>Flexible and adaptable approach, including being available for some weekend &amp; evening commitments</li></ul>The candidate will need to:<ul><li>Have some experience in dance and/or performing arts – this may be through formal education qualifications or through more informal routes or experience</li><li>Uphold Dance Consortium’s values and key policies (Justice Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion; Safeguarding; Health &amp; Safety; Environmental)</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

Dance Consortium

Administrative intern

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th September 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £25,500Duration: 12 months&nbsp;Working hours: 9.30-5.30 Monday to Friday with 2/3 days per week in the officeLocation: Bloomsbury, LondonStart date: October 2025 Become part of this supportive and inclusive team where collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and helping each other are part of the everyday working culture.<a href="https://societyofauthors.org/" target="_blank">The Society of Authors</a> is the UK's largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators, and literary translators. We have been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884. With over 12,500 members, the Society of Authors (SoA) provides unlimited, confidential advice on all aspects of the business of authorship, including the clause-by-clause vetting of publishing and other contracts. SoA run and support hundreds of events each year, including professional training and industry discussions, and member-led community events online and around the UK.Working as part of the membership and author communities team you will be on the front-line supporting members with payments and simple queries, helping to triage contract queries and updating our database. You will also communicate with members regarding local group activities and provide support to volunteer local group organisers and the local groups manager, with occasional front of house duties.This is an entry level role and full training will be provided in all key areas. We are committed to the ongoing development of our staff, as you grow in this position, you will have opportunities to develop your skills, gain experience in different aspects of membership and events administration, and progress within the organisation. Key activities<ul><li>Communicating with individual members and non-members via email and telephone</li><li>Advising prospective members on how to join</li><li>Answering queries about and taking subscription payments by telephone</li><li>Forwarding queries and contracts to the advisory team</li><li>Responding in a timely manner to members requests and queries</li><li>Inputting and processing membership applications</li><li>Sending correspondence to applicants regarding membership</li><li>Handling member information sensitively, in line with GDPR laws and policies</li><li>Supporting volunteers including resolving issues relating to events organisation, scheduling, member communications and issues arising from local group events</li><li>Updating the database with information about local groups and adding bookable events to the SoA website</li><li>Maintaining and gathering data about local group activity</li><li>Administration for event listings and group communications</li><li>Ensuring group database records and mailing lists are kept up to date</li><li>Supporting member volunteers with member communications, including newsletters and meetings</li></ul> What you'll learnIn this training role, you will learn how to:<ul><li>Respond promptly to members' queries</li><li>Enter data with a high level of accuracy</li><li>Monitor general inbox, membership and local groups inboxes</li><li>Accurately triage advisory queries</li><li>Edit a WordPress website by entering event details</li><li>Write copy to advertise events</li><li>Understand writers needs at different stages of their careers</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365</li><li>Comfortable working collaboratively</li><li>Experience of website editing and data management</li><li>Good time management and interpersonal skills</li><li>Grade C / 4 or above in GSCE Maths and English</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV, cover letter and portfolio (optional) as one document</li><li>Applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more. The Society of Authors is also recruiting for a <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/fohoperations-assistant-groups-administrator-36249" target="_blank">FoH/operations assistant &amp; groups administrator</a> (closing Friday 19th September 2025 at 11.59pm). Candidates are welcome to apply for both roles, but will be required to submit separate applications for each.

The Society of Authors

Membership and local groups administrator

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th September 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £26,500Duration: 12 months&nbsp;Working hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to FridayLocation: Bloomsbury, LondonStart date: Early October 2025 Blend operations, admin and customer service with this exciting 12-month traineeship at an historic trade union.<a href="https://societyofauthors.org/" target="_blank">The Society of Authors</a> is the UK's largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators, and literary translators. We have been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884. With over 12,500 members, the Society of Authors (SoA) provides unlimited, confidential advice on all aspects of the business of authorship, including the clause-by-clause vetting of publishing and other contracts. SoA run and support hundreds of events each year, including professional training and industry discussions, and member-led community events online and around the UK.As part of the operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the head of operations by providing front of house cover on reception as well as handling a variety of administrative tasks, building management, assisting with events, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring that daily operations run smoothly as well as providing administrative support to our 11 national, special interest groups and networks.This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in operations and administration, with the opportunity to support with additional responsibilities and projects as experience grows. You will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running and welcoming atmosphere of our offices, directly supporting both internal teams and our member community. To excel in this multifaceted role, you will need to be able to think on your feet, have good time management skills and enjoy wearing more than one hat to excel in this multifaceted role. Key activitiesFront of house / operations<ul><li>Maintaining kitchen supplies and ensuring that this area is kept clean and tidy throughout the week</li><li>Taking ownership of SoA stock of branding materials</li><li>Handling incoming and outgoing mail and receipt of packages for the SoA and our tenants</li><li>Handling any building/facilities issues that may arise whilst you are in the office</li><li>Providing support to the head of operations which may be wide in scope dependent on the time of year and demands of the organisation</li><li>Being on hand to take care of any day-to-day issues as directed by the head of operations. For example, in the absence of the head of operations you will be directed to co-ordinate lift repairs or other building issues</li><li>Assisting with the running meetings, board meetings and events both internal and external</li><li>Any other task reasonably requested from the management team at SoA</li></ul>Groups administration<ul><li>Social media: updating group Facebook pages including uploading events to those pages and sharing relevant news, information and updates</li><li>Coordinating nation and special interest group activity: including administration for event listings and group communications</li><li>Liaising member volunteers: coordinating and scheduling member communications, including newsletters, meetings, fielding emails from group committees. Sourcing and supporting volunteers for new groups. Arranging training for volunteers</li><li>Managing the nation and special interest group networks: including a twice-yearly session for group chairs to connecting and collaborate</li><li>Feeding into the SoA communications for nation and special interest groups: including content for The Author and SoA newsletters</li></ul>General<ul><li>Opening and closing of the reception area on your office days</li><li>Being the first aider and fire marshall for our ground floor and events space</li><li>Responsible for stationary stock supplies for the office</li></ul>Full training will be provided. What we are looking for<ul><li>Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently and effectively</li><li>Familiarity with Office 365, particularly Teams, Outlook and SharePoint</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work both in a team and independently in an approachable manner with a proactive approach</li><li>Some experience of website editing would be desirable</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV, cover letter and portfolio (optional) as one document</li><li>Applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more. The Society of Authors is also recruiting for a <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/membership-and-local-groups-administrator-36253" target="_blank">membership and local groups administrator</a> (closing Friday 19th September 2025 at 11.59pm). Candidates are welcome to apply for both roles, but will be required to submit separate applications for each.

FoH/operations assistant & groups administrator

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: 10 September 2025 at 12.00pmSalary: £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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