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Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd June at 11.59pmContract: Permanent, full-time&nbsp;Location: Bloomsbury, London, with the option for hybrid workingStarting salary: £25,500 pa, plus benefitsTeam: Grants and PrizesStart date: August 2025 &nbsp;<a href="http://www.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. It has been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884.&nbsp;As Grants and Prizes Administrator you will be trained on the administration of a diverse list of prizes, including the SoA Awards, Translation Prizes, and external prizes such as the Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Trust Young Writer of the Year Award. You would also work on grants for writers, in particular the&nbsp;<a href="https://www2.societyofauthors.org/grants/grants-writers-in-need/" target="_blank">Authors’ Contingency Fund</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://societyofauthors.org/grants/soa-access-fund/" target="_blank">SoA Access Fund</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.societyofauthors.org/Grants/Grants-for-works-in-progress" target="_blank">Authors’ Foundation</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.societyofauthors.org/Grants/Grants-for-works-in-progress" target="_blank">K. Blundell Trusts</a>.&nbsp;In this role, you'll be joining a small team that gives out over £650,000 annually in grants and prizes to authors at all stages of their careers. We’re looking for an organised and attentive individual keen to learn about the mechanics of grant and prize administration, with an interest in charity management and the literature sector. Due to the nature of some of the grants this position requires a compassionate individual able to deal sensitively with enquiries and applications. You will be required to work on numerous projects simultaneously and so we are looking for a strong multi-tasker who is able to manage their time effectively.&nbsp; &nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Fielding general enquiries to the Grants and Prizes department by telephone and email.</li><li>Registering, recording, and storing prize entries.</li><li>Coordinating deliveries to/from the office.</li><li>Updating entry forms and liaising with publishers to notify them of prize opening and closing dates.</li><li>Helping to maintain the web pages for the Grants and Prizes department.</li><li>Conducting prize eligibility checks.</li><li>Assisting with the administration of the Authors’ Contingency Fund and Authors’ Foundation: processing grant applications, eligibility checks, dispatching applications and aiding with assessor meetings.</li><li>Learning how to create certificates, prize booklets and PowerPoint presentations for awards.</li><li>Assisting with the communications output for the SoA’s Grants and Prizes.</li><li>Attending and supporting prizes events and talks.</li><li>Writing departmental staff activity reports.</li><li>Assisting with the SoA stakeholder nominations for HRH Birthday and New Year Honours.</li><li>Updating grants and prizes entries for the annual Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook.</li><li>Assisting with payment processes, ensuring the relevant information is obtained and instructions are given to the Finance team in a timely manner.</li><li>Helping to research a diverse range of new judges.</li><li>Involved in event planning for annual SoA Awards and Translation Prizes ceremonies.&nbsp;Helping to ensure that SoA prize events and ceremonies are accessible and inclusive.</li><li>Any other relevant duties as required for the role.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>High accuracy and attention to detail is essential.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills.</li><li>Good time management skills.</li><li>Good communication skills.</li><li>Fully competent with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.</li><li>Team worker with initiative and a practical, common-sense approach.</li><li>Willingness to learn.</li><li>InDesign skills and relevant experience are desirable, but not essential.</li></ul>You will occasionally be required to work outside normal office hours, usually in the evenings for prize presentations. Time off in lieu is provided. There is also the opportunity to get involved with one of the SoA’s groups or networks as part of this role.&nbsp; &nbsp;BenefitsAs a progressive and ethical not-for-profit organisation, SoA offer a range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. They are a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livingwage.org.uk/" target="_blank">London Living Wage</a> and a Disability Confident - Committed employer. Benefits include:<ul><li>Flexible, family-friendly working practices</li><li>Generous annual leave </li><li>Generous employer contributions to a stakeholder pension plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Employee perks scheme</li><li>Private healthcare options</li><li>Interest-free annual travel card loan</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Death-in-service benefit</li><li>Ongoing development opportunities&nbsp;</li></ul>The office closes over the Christmas break. While the SoA gifts an additional day of leave during this period, employees are required to use their annual leave allowance if they do not wish to work during the Christmas closure. To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> &nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who 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.Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

The Society of Authors

Grants and prizes administrator

Application deadline:&nbsp;10AM, Monday 9th June 2025Interviews will take place: The week commencing 16th June 2025Salary: £34,481 per annum.Permanent: This is a full-time, permanent position (39 hours per week)&nbsp; &nbsp;The Almeida Theatre is seeking an assistant box office manager.We are looking for someone who is passionate about theatre and wants to build a career in Box Office Management. You will work closely with data within Tessitura, training staff as required and supporting the Box Office Manager in the configuration and set up of all ticketing for Almeida productions and other events. The Assistant Box Office Manager will also support the Finance Team to ensure the accuracy of financial reconciliation and provide regular reports to share with the relevant senior managers. Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the Box Office Manager to ensure that the Box Office is ready for customer sales each day, and that closing procedures are followed at the end of the day</li><li>To ensure that Box Office staff follow procedures, serving patrons courteously and efficiently, selling tickets by telephone, e-mail, post and in person</li><li>To lead on the training of new Box Office assistants</li><li>To sell memberships, process fees and donations and update customer data on Tessitura, working to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations 2018</li><li>To bank Box Office takings, informing the Box Office Manager of any relevant information, discrepancies, or refunds.</li><li>To produce accurate and timely internal daily sales reports</li><li>To work closely with the Box Office Manager to manage all ticket holds and allocations across the organisation, supporting our aim of maximum attendance at every performance. </li><li>To keep up to date with current and forthcoming productions, giving feedback to the Marketing Department as necessary and keeping all staff fully briefed</li><li>To refer any comments or complaints to the Box Office Manager, logging feedback with relevant departments</li><li>To contact customers, for example during seat moves or when running waiting lists</li><li>To raise invoices and chase for payment for group bookings, school bookings</li><li>To work with the Front of House Manager, Bar Manager, and other theatre staff to ensure smooth incomings.</li><li>To provide reports for external producers and deal with allocations and ticket sales for any Almeida productions elsewhere</li><li>To deputise for the Box Office Manager in her absence, attending meetings as required</li><li>To aid with relevant areas of marketing and audience development strategies</li><li>To always comply with the Almeida Health &amp; Safety Policy</li><li>To notify the appropriate member of staff in the event of any faults detected on the fire panel and ensure Box Office staff follow the correct evacuation procedure when required.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential experience/skills:<ul><li>At least 3 years’ experience of working in a professional theatre Box Office, in a supervisory role.</li><li>An understanding of Data Protection law and PCI regulations</li><li>Experience of working with the different departmental functions of a subsidised arts organisation, particularly Marketing, Development and Participation</li><li>Excellent communication and customer service skills</li><li>Experience of cash handling</li><li>Practical equality and disability awareness skills</li><li>Proactive and flexible attitude</li><li>Ability to prioritise, multitask and adapt to new situations</li><li>Ability to work as part of, and to motivate, a team</li><li>Efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail</li><li>Responsible</li><li>Calm under pressure</li><li>A clear and confident communicator</li><li>Discretion</li></ul>Desirable experience:<ul><li>Experience of working with Tessitura. &nbsp;</li></ul>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.

Almeida Theatre

Assistant box office manager

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd June at 11.59pmSalary: £29,000 - £33,000 per annum, based on experienceLocation: Hybrid with 3 office days per weekWorking hours: 9am - 5.30pm &nbsp;Passionate about beauty brands? Take your next career step with a leading PR agency.More than just another agency, <a href="https://www.blanketlondon.com/" target="_blank">The Blanket Group</a> is a meeting of minds where communications, paid partnerships and new brand ventures come together to drive success. Blanket has quickly become one of the most trusted and sought–after partners to the people and brands shaping the beauty industry of tomorrow.You will be working across a range of the UK's best beauty brands, generating best in class press coverage for clients and taking part in a variety of industry leading events. You will be a proactive and integral part of the beauty communications team and involved in the management of a busy press office. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Assisting and leading on select events and projects</li><li>Monitoring and tracking press, VIP and influencer coverage across online, social and in print</li><li>Following trends and writing trend reports</li><li>Creation of the monthly Blanket Newsletter</li><li>Researching ideas for creative mailers, events and launches</li><li>Supporting with the growth of influencer and industry network and databases</li><li>Attending weekly team meetings</li><li>Supporting on client presentations</li><li>Attending targeted Press meeting</li><li>Responding to press and influencer requests and enquiries</li><li>Stock management including send-outs</li><li>Managing master media list across press, influencer &amp; key industry names</li><li>Competitor analysis</li><li>Client diary management and weekly agenda &amp; minutes</li><li>Project budget management.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Beauty Industry or a transferable sector with an evident passion for the Beauty industry</li><li>An ability to form Beauty Press contacts and develop relationships</li><li>Wide knowledge of beauty creators, influencers and trends across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube</li><li>Experience in PR, marketing, communication or related field</li><li>Excellent use of written English, including ability to write and edit press releases and media alerts</li><li>Skills across Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs</li><li>Social media savvy</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and maintain strong external relationships</li><li>Well-organised and efficient with good time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to summarise and communicate key information clearly</li><li>Contributes positively to team dynamics and works together to achieve success</li><li>Excellent use of written English, including ability to write and edit press releases and media alerts</li><li>Skills across Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs.</li></ul> &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> &nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who 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.Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

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