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Closing date: 20th April 2025Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you a strategic and detail-oriented leader with a passion for publishing operations? Do you thrive on improving efficiency and streamlining workflow for busy teams?&nbsp;We were 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 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.We’re looking for a Head of Publishing Operations to oversee, improve and implement effective publishing processes, ensuring smooth editorial and design operations and maximising profitability across the Headline and Welbeck imprints. As a key figure in the division, you will oversee editorial, design, and bibliographic operations, manage two junior team members, and ensure that titles and covers meet critical path deadlines while aligning with KPIs. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Develop, implement, and monitor publishing workflows to optimise efficiency.</li><li>Oversee editorial and design operations, ensuring seamless coordination across teams.</li><li>Manage and support the Editorial Operations Assistant and Studio Executive.</li><li>Lead on IT and system integration projects to enhance publishing processes.</li><li>Maintain high bibliographic and metadata quality across the business.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>Proven experience in publishing operations or a similar role.</li><li>Strong project management skills with the ability to streamline workflows.</li><li>Excellent leadership and communication skills.</li><li>Experience working with publishing systems, metadata management, and IT integrations.</li><li>A proactive, problem-solving approach and keen attention to detail.</li><li>Experience in Design or Editorial an advantage.</li></ul>If you’re ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the efficiency and success of our publishing operations, we’d love to hear from you. 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>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Head of operations

Closing date: 13th April 2025 at 5pmSalary: £38,000-41,000 per annumHours: 5 days per week, 10am – 6pmLocation: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London. Good Chance is currently operating through hybrid working; most team members work from the office Tuesday – Thursday, and either home or the office on Monday and Friday. Good Chance is seeking an exceptional producer to join the team.We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for using the power of theatre to change lives and minds, with an excellent track record as a theatre producer and skills that span developing new work, commercial theatre, and site-specific or outdoor artworks. The Producer will lead on specific productions and projects as well as working alongside our Head of Programmes and other members of the producing team. The role will lead on producing and transferring major productions and will be one of the lead producers of any new large-scale major public artworks, as well as producing smaller-scale theatre work.This role comes at an incredibly exciting time for the company; our production of Kyoto is currently running in the West End in co-production with the RSC and has just been nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Play, and we are in a phase of development for our ambitious artistic programme 2025-2027 and beyond, which this role will take a lead on producing. This includes more major theatre productions in the pipeline for 2026 and 2027, scope for more productions at small, mid and large scale and the development of our next big public artwork. Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for a Producer with a broad range of experience producing theatre in both subsidised and commercial settings and experience producing site-specific or large-scale participatory public artworks.</li><li>The ideal candidate will be expert in the development, management and delivery of major national and international productions and projects, and collaborating with a diverse range of artists, co-producers and other partners to reach a wide range of audiences in theatres and beyond.</li><li>The role requires strong negotiation and contractual experience and skill, and an excellent understanding of how to facilitate and collaborate with world-class artistic teams, both to create productions in theatres and outdoor public artworks.</li><li>The Producer will work across multiple projects with both international and local partners, and will be required to manage many priorities at once.</li></ul>&nbsp;Please apply by 5pm on Sunday 13th April 2025 at the latest.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Good Chance

Producer

Take your creative flair and graphic design skills to this role with Avalon.The Marketing department’s strategic objective is to provide marketing, digital and social media support to our Talent Management, Live, TV Production and Distribution divisions. Focusing on campaign planning and management, content creation, reporting and analysis, data management, branding positioning, merchandise and licensing, the aim is to maximise income and outreach for our talent and brands. The vast combined knowledge of our twelve-member team contributes to the success of our division and is continuously looking at new and creative ways to enhance our talent and brands' exposure.The Junior Designer will work in the Marketing department to assist mainly in the creation of graphic assets and occasionally promotional video content/videos for Avalon Promotions’ marketing campaigns, across our live theatre, stand-up comedy shows and TV productions.The role will require creative thinking and an ability to work on several high-profile accounts simultaneously. This role will suit someone with a natural flair for graphic design, who is looking to grow their creative and technical skills whilst working on some of the most notable comedy and entertainment brands in the UK including: Taskmaster, the hit TV show, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical in the West End, the award-winning podcast brand Shagged.Married.Annoyed with Chris and Rosie Ramsey plus numerous global comedy stars including Russell Howard, Rose Matafeo, Ed Gamble and Iain Stirling. Reporting to the Creative Lead, this role will include:<ul><li>The creation of graphic design marketing assets for our live shows and TV productions, from the storyboard stage through to full design and campaign roll-out.</li><li>Re-versioning approved artwork for multiple print and digital derivatives.</li><li>Assist in the creation of marketing decks for our global Sales/Distribution team.</li><li>When required, create simple motion graphics assets for our TV shows and TV productions, for use in digital advertising and social media.</li><li>When required, assist in the production of promotional video content from the ideation stage, through to video editing, optimising for social media formats.</li></ul> Specific dutiesMain Focus:<ul><li>Design advertising and promotional assets for live tours and shows, TV productions, merchandise and occasionally other areas of the business.</li><li>Responsible for roll-out of approved artwork for all campaign derivatives.</li><li>Pitch creative ideas to talent and talent managers and work collaboratively to develop content for marketing and press campaigns.</li><li>Sometimes required:</li><li>Develop and present Key Art concepts for live tours and shows, with the support of the Creative Lead and Creative Designer.</li><li>Assist in the development of original digital video content ideas for marketing campaigns and social media exploitation.</li><li>Assist the Creative team with planning and producing photo or video shoots with talent (occasionally out of office hours).</li><li>Edit promotional videos and trailers.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Creativity skills: Skilled at creating and developing concepts for campaigns. Have a keen awareness of current trends in advertising and graphic design.</li><li>Graphic design skills: Experienced in graphic design and relevant software – Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects</li><li>Passion: A passion for comedy, the arts and/or live entertainment.</li><li>Communication and presentation skills: Excellent communication (written and verbal) and confident presentation skills when pitching ideas to talent or talent managers.</li><li>Organisation: Keep track of deadlines, deliver clear and organised files, and follow team processes to ensure smooth workflow.</li><li>Interpersonal skills: Excellent interpersonal skills are key with a clear creative vision, while remaining open to others’ ideas.</li><li>Video Production: Experience with filmmaking and video editing, and experience working with Premiere Pro video software is also desirable. &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.

Avalon

Junior designer

Closing date: 7 April 2025 Department/Team: Theatre Operations Responsible to: Building Operations Manager Contract: Permanent Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Working on a shift pattern to be determined but within the hours&nbsp;of 08.00-22.00 between Monday-Sunday (Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post) Salary: £28,808 per annum Ensure the smooth running of the Old Vic Theatre's historic building in this full-time role.The Theatre Operations Team are collectively responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the building day-to-day. The Building Operations Technician will provide practical support in maintaining and upkeep of the historic&nbsp;Grade II listed building. They will act as a first point of contact for any on the ground issues or queries related to the&nbsp;building and maintenance. Responsibilities<ul><li>Undertaking a range of maintenance and fabric tasks to aid the upkeep of our building.</li><li>Carrying out routine monitoring of building systems and equipment, including the BMS system</li><li>Under the supervision of the Building Operations Manager, practical maintenance and upkeep of our&nbsp;auditorium space, including auditorium seat repairs and numbering, including change overs as required.</li><li>Taking responsibility as a Fire Marshall during evacuations and performing evacuation duties were required.</li><li>Monitoring and responding to Radio requests for Building and Facilities related tasks.</li><li>Supervising external maintenance contractors when working on site, providing site inductions at the start of&nbsp;their work(s), and ensuring that they adhere to our safe working policies and procedures.</li><li>Taking receipt of deliveries and assisting with moving equipment and assets around the organisation's&nbsp;premises.</li><li>Preparing spaces, equipment, furniture, and the format of rooms ready for use.</li><li>Carrying out and logging specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhere to them.</li><li>Providing cover for the Building Operations Manager as required.</li><li>Assisting the Building Operations Manager in preparing method statements and risk assessments for in&nbsp;house works, ensuring these are reviewed when required.</li><li>Assisting the Building Operations Manager in ensuring that our COSHH records (inventories, risk&nbsp;assessments, data sheet) records are kept up to date and reviewed regularly.</li><li>Assisting with fire, health &amp; safety and any other relevant training for staff and contractors as requested by&nbsp;the Operations Director, Head of Building Operations and Head of FOH Operations.</li><li>Completing reactive requests from the site relating to the Building and Facilities.</li><li>When required, operating the Building Management System – for which training will be provided.</li><li>Assisting the Head of Building Operations and Operations Administration Manager with longer term&nbsp;objectives, such as the goal to reduce energy and carbon emissions, by identifying any patterns or practices&nbsp;that could be improved.</li><li>Assisting with the undertaking of scheduled preventative maintenance work and checks.</li><li>Acting as a First Aider and attending refresher training courses when required.</li><li>Acting as a keyholder and Out of Hours Emergency Contact, responding as required.</li><li>Working collaboratively with The Old Vic’s third-party Facilities Management company.</li><li>Carrying out and logging specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhering to them.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which&nbsp;are of a similar nature or level.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in a similar maintenance or technician role, preferably within facilities or building operations.</li><li>Basic understanding of UK building regulations and health and safety requirements.</li><li>Technical qualifications or certifications are a plus, such as: City &amp; Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing, electrical systems, or building services.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a public-facing premises</li><li>Comfortable working as part of a small team collaboratively, and working autonomously with minimal&nbsp;supervision</li><li>Demonstrable experience of completing building maintenance tasks</li><li>Good understanding of the safe and effective use of power and hand tools</li><li>Able to multi-task, work to deadlines, identify priorities and prioritise work with competing demands.</li><li>A ‘can do’ approach and positive relationship building skills across departments</li><li>Able to use initiative and find pragmatic solutions</li><li>Demonstrable continuous improvement approach to work</li><li>IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite. (Training will be given on software programs&nbsp;as required.)</li><li>Awareness of environmental sustainability</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.

The Old Vic Theatre

Building operations technician - Full time

Salary: From £30,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)Contract: The roles are&nbsp;full-time and permanent Bloomsbury Publishing Plc’s Contracts department is looking for two new resourceful and motivated contracts executives to join the busy and supportive team.&nbsp;This is a great opportunity for an ambitious contracts assistant or junior contracts executive looking for their next career move as you’ll be involved in creating a variety of different types of agreements working with all strands of publishing across the world.The roles involve drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for content provided across all divisions, working closely with Editorial staff to answer queries and provide contractual supports, liaising and cooperating with departments across the company including Royalties, Rights and Legal, maintaining an accurate record of contracts progress in an efficient manner, working efficiently and collaborating &nbsp;with the other Contracts Executives. Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of drafting, reviewing contracts, addenda and offer letters</li><li>Excellent knowledge of standard contractual terms</li><li>Excellent eye for detail and a high level of organisation</li><li>Ability to prioritise a varied workload and handle queries efficiently</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Biblio</li></ul> Additional informationThe roles are based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based (Monday and Wednesday)/ 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp;These positions are eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Tuesday 1st April 2025. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Contracts executive

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2025Contract: PermanentLocation: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NBHours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week,&nbsp;on a shift pattern to be determined but within the hours of 08.00-22.00 no more&nbsp;than 40 hours per week Monday-Sunday&nbsp;Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.Salary: In the region of £35,000 per annum, depending on experienceDirect reports: 2 x Building Operations Technicians A new full-time opportunity for an experienced building operations manager to join a historic London theatre.&nbsp;The Theatre Operations Team are collectively responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the building day-to-day. The Building Operations Manager will provide hands on practical support and is integral to the upkeep of The&nbsp;Old Vic’s historic Grade II listed building and facilities. The role has responsibility for maintaining a safe and well-kept&nbsp;building, delivering and planning regular maintenance and planned preventative maintenance, including arranging&nbsp;and overseeing contractors. ResponsibilitiesBuilding Management<ul><li>Undertaking a range of maintenance and fabric tasks to aid the upkeep of our building.</li><li>Creating and managing the rota for the Building Operation Technicians and themselves to ensure that there is coverage from a member of the team as required in line with building activity (6 days a week, 08.00-22.00 as standard with additional coverage required outside of this on an ad hoc basis).</li><li>Practical maintenance of our auditorium space, including auditorium seat repairs and numbering, and change overs as required.</li><li>Monitoring and responding to all requests including radio requests for Building and Facilities related tasks.</li><li>Taking receipt of deliveries and assisting with moving equipment and assets around the organisation's premises.</li><li>Preparing spaces, equipment, furniture, and the format of rooms ready for use.</li><li>Operating the Building Management System – for which training will be provided.</li><li>Working with the Head of Building Operations to plan and manage continuous maintenance and improvement of the building and the annual maintenance programme.</li><li>Maintaining a system of logging maintenance and repair requests from all departments.</li><li>Prioritising and coordinating all work/repair requests in a timely manner.</li><li>Supporting with business continuity incidents as required such as plant failure and access issues, working swiftly to achieve a solution.</li><li>Acting as a keyholder and Out of Hours Emergency Contact, responding as required.</li><li>Providing day to day support and supervision to the Building Operations Technicians including the allocation of work to ensure timely repairs and completion of PPM.</li><li>Programming the BMS and other systems according to the weekly building operating schedules.</li><li>Working collaboratively with The Old Vic’s third-party Facilities Management company.</li></ul>Contract Management<ul><li>Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for building operations, ensuring targets are consistently met or exceeded.</li><li>Overseeing service level agreements (SLAs) with contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance and addressing any underperformance.</li><li>Managing soft service contracts such as waste disposal, cleaning, pest control, window cleaning.</li><li>Supervising external maintenance contractors when working on site, providing site inductions at the start of their work(s), and ensuring that they adhere to our safe working policies and procedures.</li><li>Liaising with the cleaning supervisor to ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the building and offices. Liaising on cleaning schedules and working with the cleaning contract manager on day-to-day requirements.</li></ul>Health &amp; Safety<ul><li>Ensuring equipment is compliant though appropriate testing or inspection (for example LOLER, ladder inspections, PAT testing) – for which training will be provided where required.</li><li>Preparing method statements and risk assessments for in house works, ensuring these are reviewed when required, taking account of changes in legislation and best practice.</li><li>In respect of COSHH, producing and reviewing inventories and risk assessments and maintaining data sheet records.</li><li>Assisting with fire, health &amp; safety and any other relevant training for staff and contractors as required.</li><li>Carrying out any log specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhering to them.</li><li>Undertaking Fire Marshall duties during evacuations and performing evacuation duties were required.</li><li>Acting as a First Aider and attending refresher training courses when required.</li><li>Actively participating in the management, administration and implementation of the building's health and safety policies and procedures.</li><li>Setting an example as a strong leader in health &amp; safety and its practical application in all areas of work - and encouraging a culture of responsibility for H&amp;S throughout the organisation.</li><li>Acting as Deputy Responsible Person in relation to Legionella Management.</li></ul>Environmental Sustainability<ul><li>Assisting the Head of Building Operations and Operations Administration Manager with longer term objectives, such as the goal to reduce energy and carbon emissions, by identifying any patterns or practices that could be improved.</li><li>Actively promoting and encouraging recycling and energy and water efficiency around the building.</li><li>Ensuring environmental consideration forms part of all maintenance and facilities decisions.</li><li>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, health and safety standards, and fire safety requirements.</li><li>Experience in monitoring KPIs and managing SLAs for operational performance.</li><li>Relevant qualifications, such as: Technical qualifications (e.g., City &amp; Guilds, NVQ) in building services,&nbsp;plumbing, or electrical systems.</li><li>A strong facilities and/or building management background with at least three years working experience</li><li>Previous experience of working within a theatre or large multi-purpose building with public-facing premises</li><li>Experience in effective building management, including planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive&nbsp;repairs, testing/inspections, and waste management</li><li>Understanding of basic health &amp; safety principals</li><li>Experience of carrying out basic building maintenance tasks</li><li>A good understanding of the safe and effective use of power and hand tools</li><li>Able to multi-task, identify priorities and prioritise tasks with competing demands.</li><li>A positive ‘can do’ approach and strong relationship building skills across departments.</li><li>A flexible&nbsp;team player, with the ability to work proactively and autonomously, as well as part of a team.</li><li>Able to use common sense, initiative, apply pragmatic solutions and seek improvements</li><li>IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite and Excel in particular. (Training will be given&nbsp;on software programs as required.)</li><li>Although not essential, it would be useful should the candidate have an IOSH Working or Managing Safely Qualification, and a Legionella Responsible Person Training</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.

Building operations manager

Department/Team: Theatre Operations Responsible to: Building Operations Manager Contract: Permanent Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB Hours:&nbsp;Part-Time, 32 hours per week,&nbsp;Working on a shift pattern to be determined but within the hours of 08.00-22.00 between Monday-Sunday Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post Salary: £28,808 pro rata per annum Help keep one of London’s most iconic theatres running smoothly.&nbsp;If you have hands-on maintenance experience, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for keeping spaces safe and functional, this role offers a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes at one of the UK’s most beloved theatres.The Theatre Operations Team are collectively responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the building day-to-day. The Building Operations Technician will provide practical support in maintaining and upkeep of the historic Grade II listed building. They will act as a first point of contact for any on the ground issues or queries related to the&nbsp;building and maintenance.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesThe Building Operations Technicians will be responsible for:<ul><li>Undertaking a range of maintenance and fabric tasks to aid the upkeep of our building.</li><li>Carrying out routine monitoring of building systems and equipment, including the BMS system</li><li>Under the supervision of the Building Operations Manager, practical maintenance and upkeep of our auditorium space, including auditorium seat repairs and numbering, including change overs as required.</li><li>Taking responsibility as a Fire Marshall during evacuations and performing evacuation duties were required.</li><li>Monitoring and responding to Radio requests for Building and Facilities related tasks.</li><li>Supervising external maintenance contractors when working on site, providing site inductions at the start of their work(s), and ensuring that they adhere to our safe working policies and procedures.</li><li>Taking receipt of deliveries and assisting with moving equipment and assets around the organisation's premises.</li><li>Preparing spaces, equipment, furniture, and the format of rooms ready for use.</li><li>Carrying out and logging specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhere to them.</li><li>Providing cover for the Building Operations Manager as required</li><li>Assisting the Building Operations Manager in preparing method statements and risk assessments for in house works, ensuring these are reviewed when required.</li><li>Assisting the Building Operations Manager in ensuring that our COSHH records (inventories, risk assessments, data sheet) records are kept up to date and reviewed regularly.</li><li>Assisting with fire, health &amp; safety and any other relevant training for staff and contractors as requested by the Operations Director, Head of Building Operations and Head of FOH Operations.</li><li>Completing reactive requests from the site relating to the Building and Facilities.</li><li>When required, operating the Building Management System – for which training will be provided</li><li>Assisting the Head of Building Operations and Operations Administration Manager with longer term objectives, such as the goal to reduce energy and carbon emissions, by identifying any patterns or practices that could be improved.</li><li>Assisting with the undertaking of scheduled preventative maintenance work and checks.</li><li>Acting as a First Aider and attending refresher training courses when required.</li><li>Acting as a keyholder and Out of Hours Emergency Contact, responding as required.</li><li>Working collaboratively with The Old Vic’s third-party Facilities Management company.</li><li>Carrying out and logging specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhering to them.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience in a similar maintenance or technician role, preferably within facilities or building operations.</li><li>Basic understanding of UK building regulations and health and safety requirements.</li><li>Technical qualifications or certifications are a plus, such as: City &amp; Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing, electrical systems, or building services.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a public-facing premises</li><li>Comfortable working as part of a small team collaboratively, and working autonomously with minimal supervision</li><li>Demonstrable experience of completing building maintenance tasks</li><li>Good understanding of the safe and effective use of power and hand tools</li><li>Able to multi-task, work to deadlines, identify priorities and prioritise work with competing demands.</li><li>A ‘can do’ approach and positive relationship building skills across departments</li><li>Able to use initiative and find pragmatic solutions</li><li>Demonstrable continuous improvement approach to work</li><li>IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite. (Training will be given on software programs as required.)</li><li>Awareness of environmental sustainability</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.

Building operations technician - part-time

Closing date: Monday 31st of March 2025, 11:59pmEmployment type:&nbsp;Permanent/Full TimeLocation: Hybrid · Whitechapel London, UK (2 days per week at the B Lab UK office)Salary:&nbsp;£35,680 -&nbsp; £36,770 per annum (GBP) (Salaries are graded against our pay framework and are non negotiable) &nbsp;Are you passionate about using social media to drive real change?B Lab UK is part of the global B Corp movement with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. B Lab UK is the home of the B Corp movement, a community of over 2,500 UK businesses who meet high standards of social and environmental performance, legal accountability, and transparency. Some B Corps you might have heard of include Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, Finisterre, Jude’s Ice Cream and WeTransfer. Our goal is to transform our economy into one which is inclusive, equitable and regenerative for all people and our shared planet. <a href="https://bcorporation.uk/about-b-lab-uk/" target="_blank">Visit our&nbsp;website</a> to learn more about us.&nbsp; Why this role?As B Lab UK’s Social Media and Content Coordinator you’ll be responsible for raising awareness and building understanding of our mission using media, design and creative storytelling. You will work within B Lab UK’s communications team, managing the B Corp and Better Business Act social media channels as well as overseeing the use of our visual identity.&nbsp; In this role you will:<ul><li>Own B Lab UK and the Better Business Act’s social media channels:&nbsp;planning, designing, writing, and scheduling content, engaging daily on the channels and executing the social media strategy</li><li>Develop and execute creative content campaigns tailored to each social media platform, helping B Lab UK to achieve our objectives.</li><li>Regularly monitor and report on channel performance, enabling us to identify clear improvements and optimisations based on data. This would include performing annual social media audits.</li><li>Work closely with the Brand and Creative Manager to ensure the correct use of the B Lab UK and B Corp Certification brand identity</li><li>Create compelling assets for social media, website, events, and email, following brand and accessibility guidelines.</li><li>Support in the creation of visual design briefs for internal and external stakeholders and develop processes and systems to support us in ensuring consistent and aligned visual communication.</li><li>Continuously look for innovative ways of improving B Lab UK’s social media presence and visual assets, bringing new ideas to the team.&nbsp;</li></ul>Please refer to the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lqof37zdJrjZnDaZAsaBpxWFCj1epA4r/view" target="_blank">job description for full requirements for this role HERE</a>.&nbsp;What we’re looking forWe believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role. We would love to hear from you if you:<ul><li>You are passionate about sustainability, and specifically about the role that business can play in creating the future that benefits all people and the planet.</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple social media platforms, ideally in a mission-driven or purpose-focused setting, with an in-depth knowledge of the platform functionality on Instagram and Linkedin.</li><li>A strong eye for design and experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva and Figma.</li><li>Proven copywriting skills for social media.</li><li>Committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion</li><li>Strong organisational skills with ability to plan, prioritise multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines. </li><li>Digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Asana helpful)</li></ul>Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK (we are not able to provide visa sponsorship).&nbsp;What we give you<ul><li>Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working (around core working hours), we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working (min 1/2 days per week in office)</li><li>Opportunity to request to work 4 days a week</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)</li><li>1 additional annual leave day (pro-rata for part-time staff) for each complete annual year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days</li><li>Our office is closed between Christmas and New Year, no need to take extra holiday!</li><li>Private Medical and Dental cover</li><li>£200 per annum tax free Annual Wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>2 paid volunteer days per year</li><li>Enhanced Parental Leave and family friendly policies, including carers leave</li><li>Learning and Development opportunities</li><li>Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Income Protection policy</li><li>Working in a flexible office workspace</li></ul> How to apply:If you share our passion for business as a force for good and are excited by the opportunity to work at B Lab UK, we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp;We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles.Please note that all applications must be made through our application system, Be Applied.We are happy to support candidates with any adjustments that would make their recruitment experience at each stage more comfortable, please contact <a href="mailto:hiring@bcorporations.uk" target="_blank">hiring@bcorporations.uk</a>.To apply for this role, we ask that you provide your responses to 3 key questions, as well as uploading your CV. It is important that you ensure your answers to the questions are specific and that you provide examples which fully demonstrate your skills and experience relevant to the role.At B Lab UK, we understand the benefits of using open AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT), however for the purpose of this application we prefer to see answers that are tailored by candidates themselves, without relying much on these tools. This enables us to make a clear assessment of your ability to meet the requirements of the role.Please note that we use the system Be Applied to enable us to run a blind recruitment process, therefore reducing the risk of bias. The initial selection is based on applicant’s responses to the 3 key questions, which are scored independently by a panel against predefined criteria relevant to the role. The hiring panel does not see the applicant's CV or any other information about them until the interview stage.&nbsp;All candidates will be contacted after the initial screening process with an update on the status of their application. Candidates selected to proceed to the next stage, may be asked to prepare and present a task.&nbsp;First stage interviews will be remote and second stage interviews will be in-person.B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring themselves to work by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

B Lab UK

Social media & content coordinator

Closing date for applications: Monday 31st March at 11.59pmContract:&nbsp;Full-time permanent positionSalary: £27,000 per annum &nbsp; &nbsp;Are you a highly organised individual with a passion for project management and editorial processes? Bloomsbury is seeking a detail-oriented individual to support their Major Reference Work programme.Part of the Non-Consumer Division, Bloomsbury Digital Resources is committed to serving a global community of students, scholars, instructors, and librarians by providing creative online research and learning environments that deliver excellence and originality.Whether it be primary documents, critical texts, historical archives, or the latest in video and audio resources, we are committed to enhancing the research experience with innovative, engaging, and dynamic digital resources of the highest quality.&nbsp;The focus will be:<ul><li>Supporting the Academic Editorial team in achieving their revenue and profitability targets</li><li>Supporting the timely delivery and release of the Major Reference Work (MRW) programme</li><li>Project-managing MRWs from contract stage through to handover to production using Bloomsbury Content Manager, our bespoke system for MRW workflows</li></ul> Responsibilities<ul><li>Issuing contracts to MRW contributors</li><li>Preparing and distributing editorial guidelines documentation to MRW editors and contributors</li><li>Maintaining oversight of MRWs in Bloomsbury Content Manager to ensure projects progress smoothly and according to their schedules </li><li>Liaising with MRW contributors to ensure they have the information they require to submit their articles; attending to contributor queries</li><li>Managing the flow of information and content to MRW editors and contributors to ensure that all content is complete and has been reviewed and revised according to the directions of the MRW editors</li><li>Collating and briefing manuscripts and image content to production </li><li>Managing copyright permissions for images and other third-party content</li><li>Liaising with external editors to ensure that queries are answered and issues are addressed</li><li>Reporting to the Editorial Director for MRWs on the progress of the programme, highlighting issues with individual projects</li><li>Producing minutes from meetings with external editors and/or internal stakeholders, as required&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;Will have knowledge and/or experience of:&nbsp;<ul><li>Relevant processes, systems and websites </li><li>Management of own workload </li><li>Basic project management </li><li>Interest in developing industry and market awareness</li></ul>&nbsp; Skills and behaviours&nbsp;<ul><li>Calm and measured response under pressure </li><li>Highly organized with the ability to multi-task, combined with ability to prioritize appropriately </li><li>Attention to detail, accurate proof reading</li><li>Effective team-working, networking and relationship-building </li><li>Handling and communicating information sensitively and professionally </li><li>Excellent communication (oral and written) to internal and external contacts </li><li>Commercial awareness and customer focus </li><li>Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationships</li></ul>&nbsp; Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our Oxford office, Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill,&nbsp;Oxford&nbsp;OX2 9PH on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are:&nbsp;This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button with your CV&nbsp;(Word or PDF format only) and detail&nbsp;how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Monday 31st March.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp; Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 13 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;For additional benefits see our careers page.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. &nbsp;

Editorial assistant, Bloomsbury Digital Resources

Closing date: 28th March 2025Salary range: £34,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experienceDepartment:&nbsp;Children’s Fiction Design&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;Publishing DirectorWorking pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home.Location:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute designer looking to make their mark, crafting designs that capture young imaginations and set market trends.Bonnier Books UK Children’s Trade is looking for a senior designer to join its award-winning design team, creating high impact covers across its successful children’s imprints.&nbsp;You will need a particularly strong track record in children’s fiction from middle grade to YA as you will be focusing on cover design and working on illustrated interior layouts for the company’s growing children’s trade division. The successful candidate will have proven experience in children’s trade publishing, with solid experience in commercial design. You will be a clear and confident communicator, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the editorial, sales, and production teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.&nbsp;&nbsp;This role includes overseeing the work of other designers, with the experience to direct the list’s creative vision and provide constructive feedback on team projects. In return, we offer the opportunity to join a modern, vibrant, and ambitious publisher with fantastic benefits Key responsibilities<ul><li>Designing impactful covers to brief, across a broad range of lists and genres.</li><li>Demonstrating a strong understanding of the children’s fiction and YA market, with an awareness of commercial trends. </li><li>Liaising with other departments, including editorial, production, and sales, to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard. </li><li>Preparing and supplying print-ready cover artwork to exact printer specifications, with the technical expertise to troubleshoot pre-press issues efficiently.</li><li>Presenting your concepts and covers with confidence, to key stakeholders, including editors, sales teams, and senior leadership.</li><li>Overseeing the direction of the list and providing feedback to other designers in the team.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience in a design role in publishing, with a strong focus on children’s fiction. </li><li>A clear communicator, capable of working effectively with various teams and functions across the business. </li><li>Commercially astute with a proven awareness of the children’s fiction and YA market. </li><li>Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain meticulous design files.</li><li>Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. </li><li>A team player with a proactive approach, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.</li></ul>&nbsp;Why join us?&nbsp;The children’s division at Bonnier Books UK is a hub of creativity and collaboration, filled with people who are passionate about storytelling. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values bold ideas and celebrates the magic of books. Together, we create stories that shape childhoods and inspire generations. Please include a portfolio PDF when you apply.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

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