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Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025Salary: £51,000 — £60,000Location: London, United KingdomContract: Full-time, permanent, reporting to Katy Wickremesinghe This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven business committed to cultural advocacy and creative innovation. If you're passionate about systems, culture, and supporting a pioneering team this could be the role for you.The Wick and KTW is a hybrid platform and strategic consultancy working at the intersection of business, art, culture, and luxury. With a focus on community, creativity, and commercial impact, we build meaningful connections across the arts, cultural institutions, and global brands - connecting them with culturally curious audiences. We work at Founder and C-Suite level with top collectors, media and thought leaders to shape strategy and activate ambitious projects and content campaigns. These play out on our culture-making platform, The Wick, which offers an insider’s perspective on the art world and often features our founder, Katy Wickremesinghe, as speaker and voice of authority. The business spans three core pillars:<ul><li>KTW: Our consultancy delivers strategy and activations that connect business, luxury, and culture.</li><li>The Wick: A media platform for the culturally curious, amplifying voices shaping contemporary culture.</li><li>Katy Wickremesinghe — Founder Brand: Katy drives our influence through thought leadership, public speaking, and media presence.</li></ul>Together, these pillars form a dynamic ecosystem — a consultancy, a platform, and a founder brand united at the nexus of business, art, and luxury.The business is at a pivotal moment with a growing roster of cultural and luxury clients and a growing content platform; the introduction of this newly created role seeks to underpin the next phase of our development. To enable this, we’re looking for a proactive operator who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments, blending project leadership with digital fluency. This is a hands-on role at the heart of a business where cultural strategy meets digital content, demanding someone who can negotiate contracts with confidence, build streamlined systems, and harness digital tools to drive efficiency and growth. You will be tech savvy and thrive on building scalable processes and systems, embedding workflow automation, and unlocking data-driven insights. This role places you at the centre of high-profile projects and cultural networks, therefore knowledge of the arts, culture and luxury sectors is advantageous. All team members contribute across the three pillars of the business The Wick (content platform), KTW (creative consultancy), and Founder activations and this role ensures these strands operate in sync across:<ul><li>Operations &amp; project management (day-to-day business running + delivery of client projects/contracts/events/activations)</li><li>Team &amp; supplier management (line-managing staff, freelancers, and supplier oversight)</li><li>Budget &amp; contract oversight (project budget management, client and artist contracts, pipeline support)</li><li>Systems &amp; data (CRM, reporting, digital ops oversight)</li></ul> ResponsibilitiesOperations &amp; project management<ul><li>Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the business operations and team</li><li>Embed operational strategies that support growth, efficiency, and consistency.</li><li>Own the end-to-end delivery of all client contracts, ensuring projects are delivered with support of the client services team systematically, efficiently, to high standards</li><li>Develop and maintain processes, playbooks, and training guides to ensure gold-standard delivery across all projects</li><li>Identify new tools, automate processes, drive operational efficiency through technology</li><li>Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with our clients, artists, sponsors, and partners to enhance delivery and business growth</li><li>Maintain clear financial oversight and reporting in partnership with our CFO</li></ul>Team management<ul><li>Line manage staff and freelancers, building a positive, high-performing team culture with clear accountability and professional development pathways</li><li>Manage suppliers and contractors, ensuring quality service, timely delivery, and strong commercial value</li></ul>Events, exhibitions &amp; production<ul><li>Lead and be accountable for the planning and top-level delivery of cultural events and exhibitions, from scope of work through to execution with support of the team. Oversee all aspects of production, including scheduling, logistics, contracts, and supplier management</li><li>Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure events and exhibitions are delivered to brief, quality, on time, and on budget</li><li>Ensure high-quality post-event evaluation, including return on investment reports and client wrap-ups, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement</li></ul>Budget &amp; contract management<ul><li>Prepare and oversee budgets for projects and the wider business, ensuring financial goals are met and resources are optimised</li><li>Lead on contract management (business and individual), including drafting scopes of work, negotiations, renewals, and</li><li>compliance</li><li>Reconcile freelance and supplier costs against budgets, ensuring accuracy and transparency</li><li>Support pipeline management for new and potential sales opportunities, ensuring clear documentation and timely follow-up</li></ul>Data, CRM &amp; market intelligence<ul><li>Oversee data management practices, ensuring the systematic capture, storage, and use of vital contacts (collectors, luxury partners, cultural stakeholders)</li><li>Manage and optimise the Pipedrive customer relationship management (CRM), ensuring it is a scalable tool that tracks opportunities, sales conversations, and client data</li><li>Ensure CRM data is continually refreshed and expanded (e.g., tracking stakeholder career moves, audience segmentation, pipeline progression)</li><li>Leverage digital tools for growth and efficiency across the business</li><li>Produce ROI reports and market intelligence to inform business development and client delivery</li><li>Managing audience delivery and guest list to contracted requirements</li></ul>Digital operations oversight<ul><li>Lead the integration of digital tools and platforms across the business from CRM and workflow automation to content innovation (newsletters, podcasts, affiliate integrations)</li><li>Oversee the suppliers and the dedicated team members to effectively manage our platforms. Collaborate with the client services team to ensure campaigns and content are supported online by robust operational delivery</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable in fast-paced environments</li><li>Entrepreneurial mindset, tech-enabled operator</li><li>Thrives on solving problems in creative ways</li><li>Proven ability to oversee complex projects across events, exhibitions, and production</li><li>Strong team leadership skills, with experience managing staff and freelancers</li><li>Exceptional skills in budget and contract management, with commercial acumen</li><li>Confident in CRM/data management (ideally Pipedrive) and process development</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communicator, capable of professional representation at senior level</li><li>Appreciation for arts, culture, and the creative industries; art world knowledge advantageous</li><li>Strong digital literacy (Microsoft Office, cloud-based systems, websites, CRM)</li><li>Proven experience in business operations, event delivery, and project management within creative, cultural or luxury sectors</li><li>Demonstrable track record in budget management and project financial oversight</li><li>Proven success in supplier and contract management</li><li>Experience developing operational processes and staff training</li><li>Familiarity with CRM and VIP database management</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders</li><li>Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to internally influence</li><li>Proficiency in project management software and tools</li><li>Passion and knowledge of the arts, culture and luxury sectors</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension contribution</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service</li><li>Performance bonus tied to engagement and follower growth across channels</li><li>Co-working access at 180 The Strand, a leading creative hub</li><li>Art membership after one year of service (e.g. Tate, Art Fund)</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the cultural</li><li>community</li><li>A tight-knit, dynamic and creative working environment</li><li>Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities</li><li>Direct access to high-profile arts, culture and talent networks</li></ul> What we offer<ul><li>A front-row seat in shaping how culture and commerce intersect</li><li>Opportunity to influence the growth of a pioneering hybrid business at a formative stage</li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the cultural community</li><li>A tight, dynamic and creative work environment with a high-impact</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and growth</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Access to high-profile arts, culture and talent networks</li></ul> Additional informationOur normal office hours are 9.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, although the job holder will be expected, within reason, to work such hours outside these periods as are necessary for the proper fulfillment of the role. We have hybrid working (one day from home) and consistent ways of working across the team.Candidates should apply for this role by submitting a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing why you are a fit for this role to the email listed on the full job spec via the 'Apply' button. We ask that you provide two recent references.Two rounds of interviews will take place on the following dates: first round on Wednesday 26 November and second round on Wednesday 3 December. 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.

KTW | The Wick

Head of operations & projects

Closing date for applications: 10th November 2025Compensation: £41,000 to £43,000 per year We are looking for people to join our fantastic team at Somerset House Trust. As the home of cultural innovators, the trust connects creativity and the arts with the broader society.Somerset House pursues a ‘Step Inside, Think Outside’ spirit and is born from the creative community we nurture&nbsp; - the experience and perspectives we host across background, age, race, and stage, and the intersections and crossovers we encourage.Somerset House seeks a seasoned senior talent pathways manager to lead and shape the delivery, and continuous improvement of its Entry Route programmes for young people ages 16 -30. The post holder will collaborate with the team to ensure progression pathways between programmes are accessible and visible while maintaining best practice in departmental delivery.Working closely with internal teams across Somerset House, external partners, and community organisations, you will develop approaches to strengthening pathways between programmes, establishing accessible routes from Entry Routes programmes into wider supported Career Development initiatives such as the BBR, Exchange Bursaries, Studios Bursaries and Makerversity’s Makers with a Mission, and Makers Under 30. &nbsp;The senior talent pathways manager will design, deliver and monitor a new entry routes initiative, taking inspiring and skilled facilitators, artists and creatives from within the Somerset House creative eco-system, off-site to reach young people where they are.&nbsp;The senior manager will hold diversity and equity as core values in their practice and be able to demonstrate interest and enthusiasm for delivering relevant, innovative and inspiring programmes to support the next generation, leveraging the creative community at Somerset House as a source of inspiration and as tool for social change.This pivotal role will work closely with the Head of Inclusive Talent to deliver the Inclusive Talent Engagement strategy. The successful candidate will maintain high standards in programme delivery, monitoring and evaluation and serve as a thought partner to the Head of Department, capably supporting the team as required. You will line manage the department Coordinator and Administrator providing effective leadership to ensure the quality delivery of all entry routes programmes. This role requires exceptional project management skills and extensive experience and knowledge of organising and delivering creative participation programmes with young people within a community context. What we are looking forStrategy, programme delivery<ul><li>Work in close partnership with the Head of Inclusive Talent to drive forward the delivery of the Inclusive Talent Engagement strategy and the department’s vision and long-term goals.</li><li>To lead the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of a community-focused programme, prioritising engagement with young people not currently served by existing activities.</li><li>Proactively collaborate with the broader teams to co-create radical, equitable, and accessible programmes, supporting an agile and innovative approach to developing and embedding talent pathways.</li><li>Collaborate to ensure entry routes programmes continues its work towards producing equitable, meaningful and impactful programmes for young people ages 16-30, advocating for underrepresented voices throughout.</li><li>Cultivate and leverage strategic relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally, pursuing new community partnership and collaboration opportunities.</li><li>Foster open, effective collaboration with internal and external project stakeholders, including artists, community partners, creatives, and Somerset House teams, ensuring timely consultation and information-sharing.</li><li>Maintain principles of evaluation throughout Talent Pathways to ensure quality impact measurement.</li><li>Horizon scanning to monitor developments in youth policy, creative education, and talent pipelines, ensuring Talent Pathways remain ahead of sector trends.</li></ul>Team leadership and people management<ul><li>In response to the department vision, lead on supporting the team to deliver the ambitions by distilling short-, medium- and long-term goals, into clear objectives enabling the team to deliver departmental ambitions.</li><li>Provide effective line management for the Coordinator and Administrator as well as freelance creatives, ensuring motivation, appraisals, and ongoing training and development.</li><li>Serve as a day-to-day advisor for the ITE team, providing operational, contractual, financial, risk assessment, and safeguarding support as required. </li><li>Support the team to anticipate and address delivery-related risks and challenges, ensuring proactive resolution and clear communication throughout.</li><li>Collaborate with the team to deliver consistently high-quality work, nurturing best practice and committing to learning-led continuous improvement.</li><li>Step in to deputise for the Head of Inclusive Talent Engagement, providing confident, consistent leadership in their absence.</li></ul>Finance, operations and marketing<ul><li>Ensure all processes are rigorous and transparent, maintaining comprehensive oversight of departmental trackers for programme planning, finances, and evaluation, ensuring accurate data and timely reporting.</li><li>Liaise with the marketing team to ensure effective communications for all programmes, using data and insight to maximise reach and actively engage young people from diverse backgrounds.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Has substantial experience in managing and delivering high-quality creative, learning and participation programmes for young people in an arts and culture context.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail with considerable experience of working in complex programme delivery, ideally in a high-volume environment with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines. </li><li>Has considerable experience of delivering equitable and accessible programmes externally in collaboration with grass roots charities and small organisations working with young people. </li><li>Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, anti-racism, access and inclusion, with practical experience applying these principles through co-creation and participatory practices. </li><li>Is experienced in evaluation and reporting, using data for evidence led programme development and impact measurement.</li><li>Experience of budget management and all related administration with ability to highlight issues and propose logistical, operational and financial solutions.</li><li>Skilled diplomat, with an ability to build and nurture strong working relationships with a diverse range of people, both within the organisation and externally.</li><li>Line management and leadership experience, with the ability to inspire, appraise, and develop staff and freelancers. </li><li>Able to work collaboratively, as a cohesive part of the team supporting and assisting in the shape and form of ideas, initiatives and projects that are not your own. </li><li>Highly organised, with demonstrable administration, analytical and IT skills (Microsoft Office and other planning, budgeting and booking systems) </li><li>Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the creative industry landscape, youth workforce development, and policy contexts relevant to talent development and equity. </li><li>Understands the challenges faced by young people who experience multiple barriers and employs trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches. </li><li>Is a collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills and a flexible, pragmatic approach with a commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice.</li></ul> Somerset House is open to all, and we value everyone's unique skills. Somerset House Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.&nbsp; We are committed to equal opportunity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Somerset House

Senior talent pathways manager

Closing date for applications:&nbsp; 26th October 2025Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience plus a London Weighting allowance of&nbsp;£5,319. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Contract type: 10 month fixed term starting DecemberDepartment: Commissioning supportLocation: London Broadcasting House – hybrid (3 days per week in the office)Job band: B Bring your organisational skills, attention to detail, and diary management experience to the BBC and support the leaders at the heart of factual content.&nbsp;Join the BBC specialist factual commissioning team as a personal assistant, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting senior commissioners and ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced, high-profile department. Your organisational skills and proactive approach will help deliver outstanding content that connects with UK audiences.Be part of a collaborative and passionate team that champions creativity and innovation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and production partners, gaining insight into the commissioning process while developing your skills in a supportive and fast-moving environment. This is a great opportunity to grow your career at the heart of BBC content.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide proactive diary management and administrative support to at least three commissioners</li><li>Organise meetings, events, travel, and accommodation, ensuring effective use of time and resources</li><li>Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling sensitive and confidential information</li><li>Support the wider team with onboarding, expenses, purchase orders, and general office coordination</li><li>Collaborate with other PAs and commissioning coordinators to ensure seamless support across the department</li><li>Maintain efficient filing systems and manage communications, prioritising and responding as appropriate</li><li>Provide cover for other assistants and support for the head of genre when required</li><li>Carry out other administrative duties relevant to the department</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>You will have recent experience of working with and supporting senior staff at the BBC or a large organisation, this is recent experience of working as a personal assistant and diary manager to senior level managers</li><li>You will have a very high level of attention to detail and be comfortable with handling a large volume of work, juggling changing priorities and challenging deadlines</li><li>Ability to use own initiative and be proactive and manage own time and workload, dealing with specific queries as they arise</li><li>You will have experience of managing multiple diaries, working to multiple people balancing individual priorities. You will have experience of handling multiple and often conflicting requests calmly and effectively, regularly reprioritising your own and commissioners workload to ensure business objectives are achieved</li><li>You will have excellent organisation and planning skills and significant practical experience of gathering, reviewing and collating complex and confidential information</li><li>You will have experience of developing strong working relationships and of working within a busy team supporting the workload of other personal assistants with a positive and collegiate attitude</li><li>You will be reliable and enthusiastic with proven ability to work in a team environment as you will need to work flexibly and independently, be a collaborative team player, and demonstrate a proactive and positive can-do attitude</li><li>You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and be experienced in handling confidential information and understand the pressures and sensitivities of working in a sensitive corporate environment</li><li>You will have excellent IT skills and produce high quality documents and presentations with experience of Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint</li><li>Knowledge of and enthusiasm for BBC content (desirable but not essential)&nbsp;</li></ul> We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent | Careers at the BBC

Personal assistant, commissioning

Closing date for applications: 9 November 2025Salary: £30,000 - £33,000, dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Bring your organisation, passion for design, and problem-solving skills to a team creating beautiful book covers and ensure they hit the shelves on time!&nbsp;Headline was created over three decades ago to deliver the brightest and best entertainment. Story – real and imagined – lies at the heart of everything for us. We delight in seeking out storytellers and story lovers everywhere. We're serious about keeping people entertained and believe our books should be devoured, not left on the shelf. Headline is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career. As studio coordinator, you will hold a pivotal role in the design team, overseeing processes across Headline and Welbeck, ensuring covers are delivered on time and on budget. Acting as the go-to for queries, you will have a broad overview of all ongoing design work and will help to balance workloads and improve workflow. You will also be responsible for maintaining a high level of accuracy across design data, including schedules on Biblio, budgets and invoices.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Setting priorities for the design teams and driving the critical path</li><li>Managing audio and second-format cover creation</li><li>Creating agendas and minutes for the weekly cover meetings</li><li>Dealing with reprint and third-party rights requests</li><li>Ensuring invoices are paid on time</li><li>Creating holding covers</li><li>With manager support, improving and innovating processes to increase efficiencies in the team</li></ul> Who we are looking forYou will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and you are very comfortable multi-tasking with strong organisational and project management skills. You’ll be motivated to develop our processes and systems to create an efficient, effective workflow for everyone. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of book design workflows and will need to communicate well and build positive working relationships at all levels. It’s important that you are able to take initiative, problem-solve and work independently, as well as working well in a team. The ideal candidate will be a confident user of Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite, with a basic working knowledge of Photoshop. What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, 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 an interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Studio coordinator

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025Salary: £25,500 per annum - plus financial travel support Learn the ins and outs of book production in this six-month traineeship! From initial costings to final delivery, you'll gain hands-on experience and insight into the process that transforms creative ideas into beautifully finished books.The scheme is for voices we want to hear more of in publishing. Could yours be one of them?Make your mark by spending six months between January – July 2026 working with the best at the number one publisher in the UK. You’ll immerse yourself within one of our key business areas, learning the ropes, taking ownership of projects and contributing to our mission to make books for everyone. Whatever team you’re placed with, you’ll gain universally applicable skills that will equip you for wherever you go next. We’ll teach you about all publishing and Penguin, and support you to make the next steps in your career journey.The scheme is for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you meet this eligibility criteria but perhaps you’re changing careers, don’t have a degree, or haven’t often seen yourself reflected in publishing, we’d love you to apply! Whatever your gender, background, or community, we want to hear your story. All trainees are paid £25,500 per annum (equivalent to £12,750 for the six months of the traineeship). We also offer a travel bursary for those commuting from outside of London. For further information and the full role descriptions, please see our <a href="https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_UK/content/training/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank">website</a>. Production traineeOur publishing operations teams oversee the making of our finished products in their various formats. From costing for acquisition to paper type and finishes – they bring our books from ideas to actuality. Within publishing operations, production teams play a pivotal role in the publishing process by transforming print files into physical and digital books for readers across the world. They project manage each book from its inception to delivery to the customer. This means liaising with several departments and printers throughout the process to ensure that everything is running smoothly and that critical deadlines are met within the schedule.&nbsp;As a trainee in the production team, you’ll be working on colour-illustrated production across the Children’s and Quadrille publishing houses. You’ll support on a range of tasks in the production of our print titles, including costing, scheduling, quality control, tracking deliveries and attending meetings. You’ll work with colleagues across the business as well as liaising with external suppliers.&nbsp;Knowledge and skills you’ll gain: an understanding of the process of producing a book, including colour management; an insight into how production can contribute to sustainability goals; communication and negotiation skills; organisational skills; attention to detail; technical knowledge of complex systems (e.g. Biblio).&nbsp;&nbsp;If you’re organised, have good attention to detail, and interested in how things work, this could be the role for you.&nbsp; Eligibility criteriaYou’ll need to have a pre-existing right to work in the UK for the duration of the traineeship as unfortunately we are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You don’t need a degree, you just need to be over 18. To achieve our mission to make books for everyone because a book can change anyone, we are seeking out new voices. To apply, you’ll need to identify as from a lower socio-economic background. We use parental occupation at age 14 to measure this as the Social Mobility Commission suggests it to be the most accurate measure available to assess socio-economic background, as well as being accessible to those from all nationalities.To apply for the scheme, at age 14 your highest-earning parent/guardian was not in management and was employed in one of the following categories: <ul><li>technical and craft occupations such as motor mechanic, plumber, printer, electrician, gardener, train driver</li><li>routine, semi-routine manual and service occupations such as postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, sales assistant, HGV driver, cleaner, porter, packer, labourer, waiter or waitress, bar staff</li><li>unemployed (claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year)</li></ul>We recognise these are broad categories that may not fully reflect the many hundreds of jobs out there, or exactly fit your family situation. Please use your judgement when self-identifying. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Production trainee

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025 at 6.00pm&nbsp;Salary: £16.22 per hour Are you looking take a step up in theatre operations? This 12-week training programme, open to individuals from a seeking-sanctuary background, offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to develop key skills in a supportive environment.Nimax Theatres are looking for a theatre operations trainee as part of Good Chance’s <a href="https://www.goodchance.org.uk/stagedoor" target="_blank">Stage Door programme</a>, a professional development opportunity open specifically to individuals who have a background of seeking sanctuary with lived experience of forced displacement. You will join a team of theatre operations supervisors with the aim of developing the skills and experience required to step into a supervisory role. Throughout a 12-week training program, you will receive hands-on training and mentorship to build your ability to manage the front of house and bar teams, ensuring exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, and a safe, welcoming environment. These transferable skills are recognised across the theatre industry and will provide an excellent basis for a future career in house management in any theatre or venue environment.Nimax and Good Chance are looking for people who already have a strong foundation of experience in theatre operations, and who are excited to continue developing these skills within a supportive professional environment. Candidates must have the right to work in this type of role in the UK. Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential &nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge and experience of working in a busy environment</li><li>Experience of customer service</li><li>Works calmly under pressure</li><li>Willingness to work evenings and weekends, subject to external training and development commitments</li><li>Experience of cash and stock handling</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Venue experience</li><li>Experience at managing others</li><li>First aid certificate</li></ul>To find out more information, including a full job description, visit the Good Chance website via the 'Apply' button. Nimax Theatres Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees, job applicants and customers alike. We actively encourage job applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the eligibility criteria for this role.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Good Chance

Theatre operations trainee

Closing date for applications: 6 November 2025Salary: £25,000 - £30,000Department: Production/operations&nbsp;Reports into: Head of production&nbsp; Kick-start your career at the heart of a culture-led creative agency! From shoots and studio setups to day-to-day agency life, this role is a standout opportunity to gain hands-on experience across production and office management.Formidable is a social-first creative agency that helps global brands connect with culture. We do this by combining multi-disciplinary creative, integrated production and bespoke ways of working. We’re a supergroup of creatives, producers, strategists, designers, editors, directors, PRs, project managers and social experts – all committed to helping our clients thrive in culture. We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive office &amp; production assistant to join our growing team. This is a varied role that mixes office management with hands-on production support, putting you right at the heart of how the agency runs.You’ll keep the office tidy and well-stocked, making sure the team has everything they need to work at their best. As part of this, you’ll, arrange weekly breakfasts and organise all-agency lunches or socials. You’ll also keep on top of supplies, noticing when food, drinks or stationery are running low and re-ordering as needed. You’ll work with the shooting director who has overall responsibility for the kit room, making sure all equipment is logged, charged and in good working order. Ahead of shoots, you’ll help prepare and pack the kit, double-checking nothing is missing and flagging anything that needs repairing or replacing. You’ll also run our in-house podcast studio, setting up equipment, assisting with recordings and resetting the space ready for the next session.On shoot days, you’ll step into a runner role, supporting the crew on location. That could mean collecting props, helping set up gear, welcoming contributors, managing release forms, organising meals, or keeping the set moving smoothly. It’s also a chance to shadow camera or sound crew and pick up practical production skills. In the office, you’ll provide day-to-day production support. This could involve helping draft call sheets, printing scripts, booking couriers or travel, backing up drives, or keeping project files in order. You’ll also pitch in with ad-hoc tasks wherever needed, playing a key role in keeping both the office and productions running without a hitch.This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow their career in production. You’ll gain experience across office management, production logistics, and on-set support, while learning directly from producers, directors, and technical crew. It’s a chance to build valuable skills, take on real responsibility, and grow with a creative team working on exciting projects. ResponsibilitiesOffice management<ul><li>Keep the office space organised, tidy and well-stocked</li><li>Arrange and book meetings for the senior team</li><li>Organise weekly office breakfasts and any all-agency lunches</li><li>Monitor office food, drink and supplies; re-order as required</li><li>Act as the first point of contact for deliveries, suppliers and visitors</li><li>Support with general administrative duties</li><li>Podcast studio management – working into PC and PM</li><li>Set up and maintain the in-house podcast studio</li><li>Assist with recording sessions, including helping with technical setup, monitoring and basic troubleshooting – working into in-house shooting director</li><li>Ensure the studio is kept clean, organised and ready for use</li></ul>Kit room &amp; equipment<ul><li>Maintain an organised and accurate kit room</li><li>Manage and update the kit list, ensuring all equipment is checked in/out and working</li><li>Manage and update the hard drives, working into the IT manager</li><li>Assist with preparing and packing kit for shoots, flagging any missing or damaged equipment</li></ul>Production support<ul><li>Carry out runner duties on shoots e.g., supporting crew, sourcing refreshments, liaising with contributors/clients on set)</li><li>Support pre-production and production teams with ad-hoc tasks such as research, printing call sheets and booking couriers/travel</li><li>Assist with asset organisation and file management where needed</li></ul>General support<ul><li>Provide ad-hoc assistance to the production and creative teams</li><li>Proactively suggest ways to improve processes and organisation within the office and production workflows</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceThe production &amp; office assistant is expected to have the following skills and knowledge:<ul><li>Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn about the creative production industry</li><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong communicator with a positive, can-do attitude</li><li>Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and prioritising under pressure</li><li>Interest in video production, podcasting and creative media</li><li>Knowledge of and familiarity with filming equipment and terminology</li><li>Previous experience in an office or production environment (desirable but not essential)</li><li>Full UK driving licence (desirable)</li></ul> What We Offer<ul><li>Hands-on experience in a busy creative agency</li><li>Training and mentoring opportunities to support your career development</li><li>A collaborative, creative and supportive team culture</li><li>Opportunity to work on exciting video and podcast projects</li><li>25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme where employer contributions increase along with your length of service</li><li>Medicash plan and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li><li>Cost of phone bill covered by Formidable</li><li>Work from anywhere leave</li></ul> Formidable’s Values&nbsp;We bring the energy - Our positive energy brings out the best in people. It comes from genuinely caring about our team, encouraging collaboration and celebrating every single success. Solidarity and motivation follow as we do work the whole agency is proud of and everyone thrives.&nbsp;We strive for excellence (not perfection) - People come to us for the best. And that means we show up every day ready to deliver. Ready to support each other’s growth. Ready to push and challenge people to produce great work together. Ready to be part of something big.We find strengths in our differences - Life would be boring if we all thought the same. And so would our work. Which is why we value diversity: of backgrounds, views, beliefs and experience. A level playing field attracts the best talent. A shared sense of belonging makes us stronger. A rich mix of minds makes our work better.We care about our people - Teamwork doesn’t work unless every individual feels appreciated, trusted and supported. And comfortable that their personal values can coexist with company values. Clear boundaries. Open dialogues. Investing in personal development. It all helps to make this happen. Along with a collective responsibility to care — we’ve got each other’s back. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

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