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Closing date: 19th May 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: £19,061 via a training bursaryDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Hybrid with at least 3 days per week in the Bristol officeStart date: Mid-June to Early July 2024 If you are fascinated with the natural world and can’t wait to kickstart your career in TV, this researcher opportunity on a landmark wildlife series in Bristol could be the one for you.Blue Planet III is the third series for the BBC's multi-series blue-chip landmark Blue Planet - making six episodes of high-ambition, premium wildlife content. Nearly a decade after the release of BBC’s Blue Planet II, our oceans are going through rapid, unprecedented change on a monumental scale. Combining our deeper understanding of the oceans with a whole new generation of camera technology, Blue Planet III will reveal how our planet is changing faster than at any other time in human history and how ocean species are faring in the face of this change. They currently have a coveted opportunity for a trainee researcher to join their editorial team for a year working closely with the Researchers, Assistant Producers and Producers. This placement will provide an opportunity for you to gain an understanding of blue-chip Natural History filmmaking. What you will learn<ul><li>Learning natural history blue-chip storytelling techniques and what it takes to deliver a blue-chip sequence.</li><li>Development of natural history, specialist factual, and science research techniques.</li><li>Collaborative teamwork within a landmark series.</li><li>Opportunities to learn about the kit and deployment of crews to international locations.</li></ul> Key activities<ul><li>Helping to find new stories and working with the producer to interrogate their feasibility.</li><li>Helping set up &amp; prepare for a blue-chip natural history shoot.</li><li>Fact-finding, calling contributors and collaborators to find new information and check existing research notes.</li><li>Fact-checking scripts.</li><li>Reading relevant literature to help inform stories - writing up key points in an easy-to-digest form.</li><li>Looking for archives and learning about the different methods of securing and sourcing them.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>A good team player, hardworking and enthusiastic.</li><li>Strong research and writing skills.</li><li>Interest in the natural world, ideally the underwater world.</li><li>A knowledge and interest in environmental change around the planet.</li><li>Thorough process-driven approach to finding and progressing ideas.</li><li>Willingness to write documents and receive feedback to edit accordingly.</li><li>Collaborative and open to new ideas and learning.</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

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Closing date: 12pm, 29th April 2024Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience, plus a company-wide performance-related bonus. Work on exciting creative briefs from pre to post-production in this senior-level role. Locate Productions is a full-service stills and moving image production company. We provide film, stills, social, digital and experiential content for a wide range of brands, agencies and production companies across the globe and consider ourselves experts in all aspects of location servicing. Our focus lies in producing work that’s authentic and aligned to our ethos of placing people and the planet alongside profit.The Production Manager role is multi-skilled, multi-faceted and will require an expert in organisation and communication. As someone with good experience in production, as well as a working knowledge of location management processes, you’ll be involved day-to-day with incoming briefs from new and existing clients, while supporting the team in winning new projects and servicing them through all stages of the production process.You’ll play a crucial role in executing processes to align with our company principles, ensuring we continuously measure, review and improve as a company.The role will also support our marketing and communications department; contributing to key industry and sustainability events, as well as our social media output. Responsibilities<ul><li>Fielding incoming briefs from clients via phone and email; often acting as first point of contact within the company.</li><li>Creating pitching decks, estimates, call sheets, schedules, contracts and invoices.</li><li>Checking availability &amp; briefing of crew &amp; suppliers, organising hotels, coordinating travel and production equipment.</li><li>Researching and checking availability of locations; organising scout/recce schedules and paperwork as needed.</li><li>Liaising with casting directors, briefing talent &amp; extra agencies, assisting with the necessary release forms, contracts, child licenses, and talent correspondence and management. Management of talent licensing renewals.</li><li>Assisting producers &amp; project managers with projects and carrying out AdGreen carbon calculations.</li><li>Tracking of crew training, client activity, pending/live jobs and diversity metrics.</li><li>Managing the flow of obtaining portfolio work and final assets through to communicating these digitally/socially.</li><li>Assisting communications manager with the organisation of industry events and sustainability initiatives.</li><li>Wider contribution to ongoing sustainability research and social media post creation and scheduling.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable understanding and experience of commercial photography &amp; moving image production; from pre-production through to production.</li><li>Exposure to and experience of quoting and/or budget management.</li><li>Highly organised with excellent written/verbal communication skills. Ability to liaise professionally and confidently to clients, crew, photographers, directors, suppliers and staff.</li><li>A sharp eye for detail and quality control.</li><li>The ability to work across numerous projects simultaneously.</li><li>Creative problem solver with flexible approach and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.</li><li>A desire to be an important part of a close-knit, hard-working team while able to work proactively and independently.</li><li>Passion and keen interest in sustainability and sustainable production practices.</li><li>A desire to help us on our journey to developing a business that places social and environmental values alongside profitability.</li><li>Proficiency and confidence working across a standard suite of office software; e.g. spreadsheets, keynote/PowerPoint.</li><li>Experience using invoicing software such as Xero preferred, but training can be provided.</li></ul> Benefits and working arrangements25 days of paid annual leave in addition to bank holidays. Plus an extra day off on your birthday and the period between Christmas &amp; New Year on a discretionary basis.This is a full time role, likely to be split across our offices in Brighton and London as needed. Some flexibility with working arrangements and remote working can be discussed during the application process. All expressions of interest should be received by midday on Monday 29 April.Please send CV and covering letter by clicking the 'Apply' button.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Locate Productions Ltd

Production manager

Application deadline: 10am on Friday 3rd MaySalary: £129 per dayTerms: Fixed term (up to 25 days from 27th May - 4th July 2024) Interview date: Morning of Tuesday 21 May The role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to, and gain insight into, a professional production process and develop your skills and artistic voice.Are you someone who has a desire to pursue a career as a set and costume designer and is of a background underrepresented at the Donmar and in the wider theatre industry? We define this as artists who experience barriers to work and training due to ethnicity, gender and/ or low socio-economic background and due to being D/deaf, disabled and/ or neurodiverse. The Assistant Lighting Designer will assist the Lighting Designer to realise the lighting design for our production of the <a href="https://booking.donmarwarehouse.com/events/14601AQGMDCVKHRBCGJLMKRPVNVKVHPJG" target="_blank">SKELETON CREW</a>. CATALYST seeks to address barriers in the theatre industry which prevent people of the global majority, trans and non-binary people and people who are D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse and from low socio-economic backgrounds from becoming part of the Donmar’s workforce. Responsibilities<ul><li>Attending meetings with the creative team</li><li>Attending site visits with the Lighting Designer</li><li>Attending rehearsals and production meetings</li><li>Assisting with the drawing of lighting plans</li><li>Assisting with rigging, focusing, and plotting</li><li>Being present at technical rehearsals and previews to assist as necessary</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of creating your own work for small-scale fringe productions and/or events</li><li>If you have attended university or a drama school, experience of creating your own work outside of your course</li><li>An understanding of your creative process and artistic voice</li><li>At least one element of your identity or an intersection of identities that are underrepresented at the Donmar and in the wider theatre industry</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with professional creative teams</li><li>Experience of working with professional technical and stage management teams </li></ul> Professional development<ul><li>Mentoring support from an allocated member of the Donmar staff team, outside of the creative process</li><li>Access to Donmar staff and the opportunity to understand how a producing theatre operates</li><li>A post-contract mentoring session with a leading theatre maker</li><li>Access to a network of emerging creatives and directors</li></ul> We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender identity and/or socioeconomic background.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Donmar Warehouse

CATALYST assistant lighting designer (SKELETON CREW)

Application deadline: 10am on Friday 3rd MaySalary: £129 per dayTerms: Fixed term (up to 25 days from 27th May - 4th July 2024) Interview date: Tuesday 14th May Are you someone who has a desire to pursue a career as a set and costume designer and is of a background underrepresented at the Donmar and in the wider theatre industry? We define this as artists who experience barriers to work and training due to ethnicity, gender and/ or low socio-economic background and due to being D/deaf, disabled and/ or neurodiverse. The Assistant Sound Designer will assist the Production and Sound Designer to realise the sound design for our production of the <a href="https://booking.donmarwarehouse.com/events/14601AQGMDCVKHRBCGJLMKRPVNVKVHPJG" target="_blank">SKELETON CREW</a>. The role is an opportunity to contribute to, and gain insight into, a professional production process and develop your skills and artistic voice.CATALYST seeks to address barriers in the theatre industry which prevent people of the global majority, trans and non-binary people and people who are D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse and from low socio-economic backgrounds from becoming part of the Donmar’s workforce. Responsibilities<ul><li>Attending rehearsals and production meetings</li><li>Attending meetings with the creative team</li><li>Attending site visits with the Sound Designer</li><li>Attending meetings at the Sound Designer’s or other studio or recording locations</li><li>Assisting the Sound Designer and Production with speaker and patch plans</li><li>Being present at technical rehearsals and previews to assist as necessary</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of creating your own work for small-scale fringe productions and/or events</li><li>If you have attended university or a drama school, experience of creating your own work outside of your course</li><li>An understanding of your creative process and artistic voice</li><li>At least one element of your identity or an intersection of identities that are underrepresented at the Donmar and in the wider theatre industry </li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with professional creative teams</li><li>Experience of working with professional technical and stage management teams</li></ul> Professional development<ul><li>Mentoring support from an allocated member of the Donmar staff team, outside of the creative process </li><li>Access to Donmar staff and the opportunity to understand how a producing theatre operates</li><li>A post contract mentoring session with a leading theatre maker</li><li>Access to a network of emerging creatives and directors</li><li>The opportunity to watch other Donmar productions for up to 12 months beyond the end of the contract</li><li>The opportunity to watch other Donmar productions for up to 12 months beyond the end of the contract</li></ul> We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender identity and/or socioeconomic background.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

CATALYST assistant sound designer (SKELETON CREW)

Application deadline: 10am, Monday 6th May 2024Salary: £33,000 per annumTerms: Permanent, full time    Work alongside seasoned professionals, supporting creative teams and managing budgets to deliver exceptional productions at Donmar Warehouse.We are seeking an Assistant Producer who will work closely with the Senior Producer and Company Manager to ensure that all productions are delivered to the best possible standards. The role includes supporting freelance artists and companies to create their best work and working closely with other Donmar departments. The successful candidate will have experience of producing theatre productions in the subsidised or commercial theatre sector, with ambitious creative and production teams. They will be a highly skilled administrator with an understanding of and ability to manage production budgets, financial processes and contracts, and will have exceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritisation skills. They will also possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, and enjoy working with a wide variety of people to achieve shared goals. This role will suit a candidate looking to consolidate their professional experience gained in a producing theatre or a commercial production company, with ambitions to become a theatre producer or general manager in the future. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of working as part of a producing team in a professional producing theatre or commercial production company</li><li>Experience and understanding of production budgets, departmental budgets, managing expenditure and/or financial reporting</li><li>Experience of negotiation and drafting creative team, actor and stage managements contracts</li><li>Excellent administrative and organisational skills</li><li>Strong IT skills and computer literacy</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills</li><li>Proactive, positive attitude towards working with others and under own initiative</li><li>High level of attention to detail and precision</li><li>Ability to prioritise and balance competing demands under pressure</li><li>Clear understanding of the production process and the various roles within theatre-making</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with senior creative teams and artists</li><li>Experience of working with six figure production budgets</li><li>Experience of managing press nights</li><li>Experience of administering payrolls</li><li>Ability to work at pace in a fast-changing environment</li><li>Knowledge of Equity/BECTU/MU/WGGB/UKT agreements</li><li>Good working knowledge of current theatre landscape, including personnel</li></ul> Timeline<ul><li>Interview round one: Monday 13 May</li><li>Interview round two: Week beginning Monday 20 May</li></ul> Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe will be declined.If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email <a href="mailto:jobs@donmarwarehouse.com" target="_blank">jobs@donmarwarehouse.com</a>.The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.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.

Assistant producer

Application deadline: 12pm, Monday 29 April 2024Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experienceLocation: Nottingham with some national travel required Interviews: Planned 29 May 2024 Film and Video Umbrella is seeking a Production and Office Manager to co-ordinate and oversee the delivery of the organisation’s multifaceted production activity, working alongside the Director and the FVU team while managing key freelance personnel. The role will ensure that FVU’s commissions are realised to the highest artistic standard, to deadline and within budget, providing creative production and post-production support and expertise, while ensuring that all legal as well as organisational procedures and protocols are followed. The successful candidate will lead on the smooth running of FVU’s offices, in particular the Nottingham office, as well as providing other administrative duties.We are trialling a four day week until the end of September 2024, so the hours when you start will be 28 hours per week. Should the four day week not be made permanent at the end of the trial, then your hours will become 35 hours per week. This will not affect your pay - you will be paid your full time salary, regardless of if the four day week trial is made permanent or not. Our working week is Monday - Friday, 10am – 6pm, but with flexible start and finish times.FVU’s head office will be relocating to Nottingham in May 2024 where the Production and Office Manager will be based, with some national travel required to our new London and Newcastle offices, as well as for production work, and attendance at exhibitions. ResponsibilitiesProduction Manager <ul><li>Work with the Director to scope out timelines, budgets and work plans to best facilitate FVU’s ongoing production activities, assuming direct project management responsibility for certain productions (as appropriate and/or where needed) while also (and in dialogue with and with the approval of the Director) appointing and assisting freelance producer/project manager personnel to deliver other individual components of FVU’s programme, overseeing and communicating progress (and any methodological or budgetary changes) to the Director, Managing Director and Bookkeeper</li><li>Work in tandem with FVU’s Technical Manager, and/or gallery staff at the respective partner venues, to ensure delivery of final files for gallery or other presentation. Work closely with FVU’s Communications &amp; Content Manager to ensure a steady feed of promotional material to help publicise and contextualise the project, including working with the artist and any relevant production management personnel to secure early release press images, video clips etc. </li><li>In addition to this, assisting the Communications &amp; Content Manager in getting any information that they may require from the artists</li><li>Assist the Communications &amp; Content Manager with producing and editing promotional material for FVU’s productions and exhibitions, from editing trailers and interviews with artists to creating clips</li><li>Engage crew and book facilities and equipment where required, ensuring that all relevant parties are appropriately contracted by FVU where necessary. (Artists’ contracts, venue contracts and other partner contracts will be overseen by the Managing Director)</li><li>Working with the relevant project management personnel, ensure all cast and crew receive detailed, accurate and thorough call-sheets in advance of shoots and that all shoots are risk assessed in advance</li><li>Develop and administrate a festival application strategy for each commissioned work</li><li>Follow good practice when filing documentation, keeping production process notes, and generally making sure project administration is well organised and completed, according to FVU protocols, and appropriate to project needs</li><li>Ensure that throughout production all media generated is stored and backed-up according to FVU protocols.</li></ul>Office manager<ul><li>Maintain the smooth operations of FVU’s offices, including the setting up of and managing of key supplier relationships and ensuring that regular office supplies (stationery, cleaning products, IT equipment, basic kitchen supplies etc.) are maintained at agreed levels</li><li>Working with the Technical Manager, develop and maintain FVU’s archives and filing systems, both physical and digital, including but not limited to print archives, press archives, and still and moving image archives</li><li>Ensure that these are rationalised and kept neatly and are always backed-up appropriately, ensuring that the team are clear on where and how to file items maintaining archive and filing protocols, and assisting them with filing, where called upon</li><li>Provide basic IT support, trouble-shooting technical issues for the team working with FVU’s freelance IT support team where necessary</li><li>Assist with developing and writing funding applications, and with evaluating and reporting for funders including on-going gathering of quantitative and qualitative information for funder reports, as and where directed to do so</li><li>Manage calls for applications for both projects and recruitment. Help to maintain FVU’s contacts databases</li><li>Be the first point of contact for visitors, for telephone calls, and email enquiries, responding to communications in person and in writing, as directed and manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries</li><li>Organise venue, travel, couriers, equipment and other external bookings as requested</li><li>Process and distribute publication orders and maintain up-to-date and accurate publication stock records</li><li>Facilitate loans/distribution of commissioned works where appropriate</li><li>Take care of Environmental monitoring and reporting, ensuring FVU delivers on its Environmental Action Plan</li><li>Assist all members of the FVU team as and where called upon to do so.</li></ul>General<ul><li>Show leadership, compliance and input into workflow management systems and contribute to the ongoing objective to improve and develop FVU’s processes</li><li>Help maintain a productive and appropriate working environment</li><li>Represent and promote FVU at external events</li><li>Proactively engage with and support FVU’s internal performance management culture</li><li>Other such duties commensurate with the level of this role, that may be required to ensure the smooth running of productions and the office generally.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, experience<ul><li>Experienced in film production from pre- to post- production, with a strong understanding of a variety of production methodologies, and a demonstrable capacity to deliver films on time and in budget</li><li>Experience of budget management</li><li>Experience of drafting and issuing contracts</li><li>A strong leader – capable of managing people with both care and authority</li><li>Highly organised and methodical approach to work</li><li>Able to produce clear, accurate and effective written communications</li><li>Able to predict potential needs, adjustments, and risks, and to manage plans and systems accordingly in order to accommodate such occurrences</li><li>Excellent IT skills and experience using Mac based operating systems</li><li>Good level of numeracy</li><li>Able to plan for and meet regular, immovable deadlines and prioritise a heavy workload effectively</li><li>Able to liaise confidently and productively with external partners</li><li>A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel</li><li>A good working knowledge of editing software such as Premiere</li><li>Innovative and creative thinker </li><li>Proactive and self-motivated</li><li>Extremely accurate and attentive to detail</li><li>Reliable and conscientious</li><li>Flexible and proactive approach to change</li></ul> Desirable<ul><li>Experience of submitting films to film festivals</li><li>Experience of writing risk assessments</li><li>Experience of working with visual artists, developing artworks / exhibitions</li><li>Experience of running calls for entries</li><li>Experience and success at maintaining/managing/developing archives</li><li>Experience of providing administrative support in a busy professional working environment</li><li>Experience of working in an artistic organisation</li><li>A good working knowledge of image editing software, such as Photoshop</li><li>A good working knowledge of design software, such as InDesign</li><li>User-level knowledge of database software, such as Filemaker</li></ul> You can download a recruitment pack with more details about the role via the Apply button at the top right.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.

Film and Video Umbrella

Production and office manager

Closing date for applications: Sunday 5th May at 11.59pmSalary: £25,650 per annum pro-rated (London Living Wage)Start date: Tuesday 4th June Duration: 6 months Learn more about every aspect of the art technician role with a leading gallery, from managing inventory to executing an exhibition install, in this six-month internship.<a href="https://www.pacegallery.com/" target="_blank">Pace</a> is a leading contemporary art gallery. It represents many of the most significant international artists and estates of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Since its founding by Arne Glimcher in 1960, Pace has developed a distinguished legacy for vibrant and dedicated relationships with renowned artists.As the trainee art technician, you will work closely with the senior gallery technician, to support the Art Resources services at PACE London, and in other offsite locations as required. This role will report directly to James Howard (the senior manager of Art Resources) who will oversee your training and integration into the wider team.The successful candidate will be exposed to every aspect of the art technician role, from managing inventory to planning and executing an exhibition install and deinstall. They will also get a basic understanding of how the gallery work generally and potentially spend some time with other departments. Key activities<ul><li>Receive artwork at Pace locations - safe managing of art works, shipping paperwork and close communication with registrar and sales team</li><li>Packing and unpacking of artworks</li><li>Prepare and complete Condition Reports and enter respective information into inventory system</li><li>Communicate changes and updates of inventory with specific departments</li><li>Maintain comprehensive archive of condition reports and the digital images related to them</li><li>Administrative support for the Art Resources department</li><li>Maintain gallery condition – including painting or patching walls, ensuring spaces are always clean and tidy, and regularly checking service and facilities areas</li><li>Assist on the installation and de-installation of artwork, including lighting and preparing viewing space at the gallery, at clients</li><li>Monitor and replenish tools and materials stock levels as required</li><li>Assist with art fair installations</li><li>Create installation and maintenance instructions for internal and external use</li><li>Ensure the safety of art works, colleagues, and visitors</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, experience<ul><li>A friendly and welcoming manner when communicating within a team and externally</li><li>Strong interest in the contemporary art market</li><li>Keen attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft suite</li><li>Good written communication skills</li><li>Let us know any experience you have of handling or making art work (this is not essential)</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Pace Gallery

Trainee art technician

Closing date for applications: 29th April at 11.59pmSalary: £25,390 per annumStart: January 2025Duration: 15 monthsQualification offered: <a href="https://paragonskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/accountancy/accounts-or-finance-assistant-level-2-apprenticeship/" target="_blank">AAT Level 2</a>Reports to: Production Finance ApprenticeDepartment: Senior Production Finance Manager Work together a Level 2 qualification in accounts/finance while working with Channel 4 in this 15-month apprenticeship!If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you. These apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree (full eligibility criteria below).Our Apprenticeships are full-time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You’ll spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home. The formal training provided will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and in some cases residential boot camps. You can read more about the qualification being offered for this apprenticeship below.Commercial Affairs is responsible for the financial, legal and business aspects of programme making and is tasked with negotiating all contractual, financial and other deal terms between Channel 4 and programme suppliers, in particular independent companies who make programmes on Channel 4’s behalf. The commissioning teams are supported by Legal and Business Affairs Managers and Production Finance Managers who work with commissioning editors to agree the editorial, financial and contractual details of each project, and to manage the business issues arising. Responsibilities<ul><li>Preparation of agendas and meeting minutes for Business Approval Board and Programme Finance Committee.</li><li>Coding and undertaking necessary checks to process invoices.</li><li>Preparation and analysis of spend to date reports.</li><li>Maintenance of some departmental spreadsheets.  </li><li>Creating Journals for error correction within the team and sending them on to the relevant management accountant.</li><li>General admin and team support to include diary management, meeting organisation, and organisation of away day activities.</li><li>Running transactional reports from Business Objects (reporting system) and carrying out ad-hoc reconciliations and analysis.</li><li>Assisting the Controller of Production Finance with the management of the Creative Diversity department budget.</li><li>Ensure that all essential information is electronically filed and easily accessible across the Production Finance team;</li><li>Support the production finance team with other duties as required by the role.  </li></ul> Knowledge, skills, experienceAs part of the application process you’ll be asked to tell us how you meet the essential criteria listed below. When answering this question think about examples from your experience so far, this doesn’t need to be professional experience but could be academic, from volunteering or a part-time job. We’ve provided some examples beside the first four criteria of experience that could demonstrate you have these skills.  Please note you do not need to use these examples, they are just here for guidance and you should draw from your own personal experiences. <ul><li>Verbal and written communication skills - Verbal - e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team. Communication – e.g. writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or if you have a hobby that involves creative writing. </li><li>Attention to detail -  e.g. Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.</li><li>Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks - e.g. Planning events whether personal or for professional purposes, as well as managing work life balance, for example working whilst doing coursework/exams. </li><li>An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4's <a href="https://www.channel4.com/corporate/about-4/what-we-do/channel-4s-remit" target="_blank">remit </a></li><li>Confirm you have Maths &amp; English GCSE Grade C (4) or above</li><li>Numerate and confident dealing with figures</li><li>Highly diligent, organised, and self-motivated</li><li>Computer literacy with experience of using Excel and MS Power-point</li></ul> Eligibility criteria<ul><li>You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.</li><li>You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths &amp; English GCSE.</li><li>You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level.</li><li>Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree.</li></ul>The programme aims to offer opportunities to those currently underrepresented in the TV industry, so we are particularly keen to hear from Deaf and/or disabled people, ethnically diverse people and people from lower socio-economic groups. To applyClick on the 'apply' button at the top right to progress the application process. Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss suggestions for alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact us at <a href="http://mailto:apprenticeships@channel4.co.uk/" target="_blank">apprenticeships@channel4.co.uk</a>. Take a look at our access page for more information, which you’ll find by clicking <a href="https://careers.channel4.com/4skills/support" target="_blank">here</a>. You can also watch our YouTube video, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyCCQAp4jwg&amp;t=1s" target="_blank">Demystifying Interview and Workplace adjustments</a>. If you’d like some tips on writing your application before you apply, please watch our YouTube video, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyCCQAp4jwg&amp;t=1s" target="_blank">How to Write an Outstanding Application</a>.  Relocation If you need to relocate in order to take up this opportunity, we can offer you support towards the financial costs of moving. This includes a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.

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