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Closing date for applications: 12 October 2025Salary: £47,355 per annumContract: This is a full time, permanent role with on-site working required 4 days a week Bring your project management expertise to The National Gallery and lead mechanical and electrical projects that power a world-class institution and help preserve its collections for future generations.The National Gallery has an opportunity for a mechanical and electrical project manager to join the building and facilities department. This post is a key role within the buildings and facilities team and responsible for delivering assigned projects while coordinating works with relevant stakeholders. A strong understanding of project management and health and safety requirements is essential, as these are critical to ensuring projects are completed successfully, on-time and within budget.The ideal candidate should be self-driven, capable of working effectively as part of a team, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues across various departments. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to developing strategies for the replacement of mechanical plant and equipment, with a particular focus on enhancing energy efficiency and operational reliability. Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Higher national certificate (HNC) or equivalent in mechanical building services discipline (essential)</li></ul>Technical knowledge<ul><li>Excellent knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems including building management systems (BMS)</li><li>Knowledge of current construction, design and management (CDM) regulations</li><li>Knowledge of interrelationship of building services including efficiency improvements&nbsp;</li></ul>Project management skills<ul><li>Strong project planning and management skills including application of departmental resources, consultants, staff and budgets</li><li>Preparing and maintaining procedural notes and reports to guide project delivery</li></ul>Problem solving&nbsp;<ul><li>Effective problem solver with proven ability in taking a systematic approach to address safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness while managing uneven workloads</li><li>Ability to balance resources to meet competing demands, especially in constrained environments</li></ul>Communication skills<ul><li>Excellent communication and liaison abilities with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Strong written communication skills including the production of clear reports, specifications, procedural notes and instructions will also be a major part of the work</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.

Gallery

The National Gallery

Mechanical and electrical project manager

Closing date for applications: 12 October 2025Salary: £47,355 per annumContract: This is a full time, permanent role with on-site working required 5 days a week Play a key role behind the scenes at an iconic cultural institution by leading the technical teams and maintenance services that keep everything running smoothly.The National Gallery has an opportunity for a facilities maintenance supervisor to join the building and facilities department. This post is a key role within the buildings and facilities team and responsible for the delivery and management of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) maintenance services across the National Gallery. It involves managing the term maintenance contractor and ensuring that environmental conditions and building systems are maintained to a high standard throughout the Gallery.The ideal candidate should be self-driven, capable of working effectively as part of a team, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues across various departments. This position offers the successful candidate an opportunity to combine innovation and experience with a structured approach to problem-solving, ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of plant and equipment. Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceTechnical knowledge<ul><li>Ability to advise managers and staff about the impact and coordination of proposed alterations and refurbishment works</li><li>Up to date in health and safety regulations and ensure requirements are met for the contract including review of method statements and Risk assessments for work carried out</li><li>Knowledge of environmental conditions, engineering services, and system replacements to optimise and reduce energy consumption</li><li>Higher national certificate (HNC) or equivalent in mechanical/electrical discipline&nbsp;</li></ul>Management/supervising skills&nbsp;<ul><li>Ability to manage the (ME&amp;P) engineering services through the incumbent site maintenance contracted team (Approx 20 in number), together with ensuring the environmental conditions and associated plant are maintained to a high standard throughout the Galley</li><li>Minor project planning and management including application of departmental resources, consultants, staff and budgets</li></ul>Problem solving skills<ul><li>A systematic approach to problem solving is required to achieve the safest, efficient and cost -effective methods of working within the constraints set by the building, the collection and its users</li></ul>Communication skills&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and liaison abilities with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Strong written communication skills including the production of clear reports, specifications, procedural notes and instructions will also be a major part of the work</li></ul>Diversity and equal opportunities&nbsp;<ul><li>To value and respect your colleagues and members of the public regardless of their background</li><li>To cooperate and contribute to measures introduced by the Gallery to ensure equality of opportunity and encourage diversity</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.

Facilities maintenance supervisor

Closing date for applications:&nbsp; 6 October 2025Salary:&nbsp; £25,200 - £30,200 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Location: Salford, GBR, M50 2QHContract type: Fixed-term contract/attachment, full-time (12 months)&nbsp;Department: BBC Audio North (Dock House, MediaCityUK, Salford - this is on office-based role)Job band: BInterviews: Held on Teams on Friday 17th October 2025 Are you organised, enthusiastic, and passionate about radio and podcasts? Join a creative audio production team and play a key role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.BBC Audio North is the single biggest supplier of BBC radio programmes and podcasts made outside of London. We love audio and make lots of it – a rich mix of content spanning multiple genres including consumer, investigations, documentaries, religion and arts for national BBC Radio, the World Service and Sounds.BBC Audio is looking for a dynamic and engaged production management assistant (PMA) to support the production management community - covering a variety of tasks: including responsibility for the smooth running of production offices and being a key point of contact for the head of audio north, production managers and support to the production coordinators.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>You will manage studio, workshop, and meeting room bookings, along with IT and phone assets, laptop and locker allocation, car parking, staff rotas, annual leave requests, sickness absence logging, and general database and IT support</li><li>Organise ID passes, greet visitors to the department, and coordinate hospitality for large meetings and events</li><li>Assist production coordinators with travel and accommodation bookings, event accreditation, visa requests, and production paperwork including music reporting in Proteus (or similar)</li><li>Liaise with facilities management, order office supplies, allocate production equipment, and act as the first point of contact for team queries</li><li>Maintain accurate records and reporting using BBC systems such as Proteus (or similar), ensuring compliance with internal processes and standards</li><li>Support and implement practical actions to reduce environmental impact throughout production activities</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Enthusiasm for radio and podcasts - a genuine interest in audio content, with a proactive attitude and a passion for supporting creative teams</li><li>Demonstrable experience of dealing with a wide range of administrative skills such as managing facilities bookings and accreditation, with the ability to prioritise effectively</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively with others as part of a team in a professional broadcast/production environment, as well as the ability to work independently</li><li>Well-developed written and verbal communication abilities, with confidence to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders across teams and departments</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office 365, or a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, with a solid working knowledge of Excel (this will be assessed as part of the interview process)</li></ul> This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please get in contact. The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent | Careers at the BBC

Production management assistant, BBC Audio North - EXTEND

&nbsp; Bring your eye for detail and interest in digital publishing to this role with the world's largest university press!As the world’s largest university press, Oxford University Press serves the academic community as no other publisher can. We work in partnership with institutions and learned societies to bring a world of knowledge to the fingertips of students and researchers worldwide. The goal is impact; together with our academic communities, we curate and seamlessly connect together the ideas that push their fields forward, so they can learn from them, add to them, and continue a virtuous cycle of scholarship. And because we are a part of the academic community and guided in everything we do by our mission, we re-invest in our people, our publishing, and the world-leading research institution of which we are part.The role of E-Books and Digital Products Executive involves maintaining strong communication with eBook channels and supporting sales teams and vendors with queries related to eBook availability, pricing, formats, and provision. You will be managing accurate and up-to-date records of all eBooks, overseeing the monthly processing and analysis of vendor statements, and ensuring timely invoicing, alongside overseeing that regular sales reports and insights are shared with internal stakeholders, with attention to discrepancies and opportunities for growth. This role also requires you to distribute high-quality metadata and digital product access codes, applying quality controls and resolving any data issues.Additional responsibilities include being the key user of third-party vendor systems, maintaining archives of contracts, and ensuring timely renewals, supporting the identification and onboarding of new eBook channel partners, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and involves assisting Regional Key Account teams with digital product queries and liaising with internal teams for market support. Account management duties will also extend to smaller eBook vendors, with a focus on maintaining accurate data and feeding back business opportunities to marketing and sales managers.We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Ability to cope with complexity and high attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to problem-solve.</li><li>Knowledge of eBook file formats and standards is desirable.</li><li>Experience of continuous business process improvement is beneficial.</li><li>Advanced level of computer literacy (especially Microsoft Excel).</li><li>Good financial literacy.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills.</li></ul> &nbsp;BenefitsWe care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days’ holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.&nbsp;We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.&nbsp;This role comes with the added benefit of a sales bonus.Please see our Rewards and Recognition page via the Apply button for more information.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.

Oxford University Press

E-Books and digital products executive

Closing date for applications: 8 October 2025Salary: £28,119 per annum&nbsp;&nbsp;Location: London, St Pancras&nbsp;Contract: Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;Hours: Full time (36 hours)&nbsp;&nbsp;Grade: C&nbsp;Proposed interview date: 4 and 6 November 2025 Help to build global connections at one of the world's greatest libraries! From diplomatic visits to tours and events, use your organisational skills to coordinate the activities of the British Library's international office.We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone.&nbsp; Our shelves hold over 170 million items&nbsp;– a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things. 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 with international partners. You can find more information about our work via our website.The British Library's international team is seeking an international office co-ordinator to work with our partners across the world and coordinate the day-to-day activities&nbsp;in our international office. This role will act as a focal point of co-ordination for all international office run activities, such as professional and diplomatic visits, tours, private views and events. Crucial to this role will be your great administrative skills, 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. Organisation will come naturally to you, and you will be adept at juggling multiple projects and deadlines. We are particularly keen to hear from people with a good experience of communicating across different cultures and good understanding of diversity. 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. So, if you want to contribute to connecting libraries and librarians across the world, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities<ul><li>Act as the first port of call for international engagement requests by internal colleagues and external stakeholders</li><li>Proactively manage the coordination of a busy calendar of professional and diplomatic visits to the British Library, ensuring that the highest level of customer service and protocol is maintained at all times. Liaise with teams across May 2020 the British Library to ensure that visitors receive the information and experience they are expecting.</li><li>Compile and draft the full set of documentation required for international visits and engagement, including the production of visit checklists, logging international engagement activities and producing agreed sets of management information on international engagement.</li><li>Coordinate and maintain communications for the International Office, including the International Office corporate webpages, Intranet news items, Wiki spaces, blog posts and social media accounts.</li><li>Continuously improve and manage a comprehensive filing system for all international engagement files on the corporate shared drive.</li><li>Audit and maintain the international contacts database and database of visits and gifts, including following corporate procedures for gift declaration.</li><li>Organise all travel and accommodation bookings for International Office team and, on occasion, for other teams and colleagues</li><li>Provide other proactive administrative and office management support to the head of international, manager - international office and international engagement managers in planning and organising international engagement activities.</li><li>Provide support and co-ordination for other international engagement functions run out of the international office.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of working in a co-ordination position as part of a client / customer facing role, dealing with external stakeholders and contacts</li><li>Proven excellent organisational skills, with a track record of successfully meeting tight deadlines to a high standard</li><li>Experience of drafting informative and well-structured documentation, such as reports and briefing papers</li><li>Experience of successfully managing a full diary</li><li>Experience of working well under pressure, prioritising own workload and deadlines accordingly</li><li>Ability to employ discretion, diplomacy and firmness appropriately. Ability to communicate at all levels, and well developed interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to recognise sensitive or political issues and act accordingly</li><li>Excellent skill in using MS Word, Outlook and Calendar, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Excellent spoken and written communication skills and a clear and helpful manner</li><li>Experience of making arrangements for travel, hospitality and accommodation</li><li>Experience of developing and maintaining efficient paper and electronic filing systems</li><li>Clear and precise numerical and financial skills.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable outlook; receptiveness to new working practices</li><li>A team player with an enthusiastic "can do" approach</li><li>A self-starter willing to act on own initiative</li><li>The majority of engagement work is based in St Pancras but liaising with teams in Boston Spa is required</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Previous experience of working within a team and providing coordination support is desirable</li><li>Experience of employing good office practice in providing support at senior level</li><li>Experience in customer service and/or a project environment</li><li>A genuine interest in international working</li></ul> Additional informationWhat we can offer you:<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</li><li>Full details of employee benefits can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bl.uk%2Fcareers%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb8cc100c4d634562ca3508ddf1d6b22d%7C21a44cb7f9c34f009afabd1e8e88bcd9%7C0%7C0%7C638932626599210969%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6libPucDKLT3KdA61%2Bk%2B1Acrg3CQD82vYy7nghl4Z3Q%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Careers: Benefits</a> page</li></ul>We are&nbsp;unable&nbsp;to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role.&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;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

The British Library

International office co-ordinator

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: 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: 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.

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