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Sign up by: Monday 9th February 2026Event date: Monday 23rd February 2026&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;BBC Cardiff Central Square, Cardiff&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Have you ever wondered if a career in radio and music at the BBC could be for you, or never imagined it might be? BBC Open Music is here to help you explore that possibility.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3zVFxBp7GXV01LLhjp80Yd0/find-your-space-in-radio-and-music" target="_blank">BBC Open Music</a> is a training scheme which brings together creatives, musicians and aspiring radio or technical producers from all genres, backgrounds and regions across the UK. It’s designed to help you build new skills, spark fresh ideas, and explore collaboration within&nbsp;orchestral and classical music broadcasting at the BBC – with an aim to improve the diversity of talent entering the industry.Ahead of BBC Open Music opening for applications in January 2026 we’ll be running a series of Insight Days across the UK and we’d love to see you there.&nbsp; &nbsp;What will the Insight Days involve?The Insight Days will offer a chance to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Visit a BBC base and find out more about careers in radio and music</li><li>Meet and network with inspirational industry professionals</li><li>Find out about the BBC Open Music scheme and other early careers opportunities, plus get tips for applying</li><li>In some locations, develop hands-on skills by producing a mock radio programme</li></ul> Who are the Insight Days for?You don’t need formal qualifications or any experience working in radio or classical music to attend – you just need to be over 18 and have a curiosity for exploring what a career in this area might look like.&nbsp;The Insights Days could be a great fit if you:<ul><li>Want to build your knowledge, skills and contacts within the BBC and the wider radio and music industry</li><li>Are passionate about sharing music with others</li><li>Have a curiosity for orchestral and/or classical music</li><li>Would like to explore ways you could develop your career as a creative, radio producer or technical producer</li><li>Want to learn more about whether the BBC might be the workplace for you</li><li>Are interested in finding out more about BBC Open Music and other talent schemes at the BBC</li></ul> &nbsp;Where and when are the Insight Days?&nbsp;We’ll be running Insight Days in Birmingham, Glasgow, Salford, London, Belfast and Cardiff on the following dates, with details on how to sign up to follow soon via Creative Access.&nbsp;<ul><li>Thursday 4th December 2025 – BBC The Mailbox, Birmingham</li><li>Tuesday 13th January 2026 – BBC Pacific Quay, Glasgow</li><li>Thursday 22nd January 2026 – BBC MediaCityUK, Salford</li><li>Wednesday 4th February 2026 – BBC London Broadcasting House, London</li><li>Tuesday 10th February 2026 – BBC Blackstaff House, Belfast</li><li>Monday 23rd February 2026 – BBC Cardiff Central Square, Cardiff&nbsp;</li></ul>Check <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/organization/bbc" target="_blank">BBC's profile page</a> to see any other opportunities to sign up for Insights Days in other locations.The timings for the Insight Days will vary but please make sure you are available 11:00-16:00. Exact timings will be confirmed once places are allocated.&nbsp; &nbsp;How do I apply?&nbsp;&nbsp;To sign up, please complete the expression of interest form on our website via the Apply button. There are limited spaces available, and you can only apply for one day so please ensure that you select the location closest to you, and that you are available to attend on the listed date.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage attendees who are under-represented in the radio and music sector. This includes individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, people who are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent people, and people from working class backgrounds.&nbsp; &nbsp;Want to find out more?&nbsp;Applications for the BBC Open Music Trainee Scheme are now open until Sunday 1st&nbsp;March 2026. You can apply for one of two pathways: Radio &amp; Live Events Production&nbsp;(creating music radio programmes) or Technical Production&nbsp;(sound recording and engineering). For more information, click the Apply button.If you have any questions about the BBC Open Music scheme or the Insight Days, you can contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:openmusic@bbc.co.uk" target="_blank">openmusic@bbc.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;

Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent | Careers at the BBC

BBC Open Music - Cardiff insight day

Closing date for applications: Sunday February 8 2026Salary: £34,964Location: LondonDepartment: ProductionReports To: Technical Manager&nbsp;Step into a practical, hands-on role supporting the technical production of live events across a leading arts venue.&nbsp;Southbank Centre, the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction, is at the heart of London’s cultural life. Spanning 11 acres, this iconic venue offers a diverse range of great art and culture, bringing people together through unforgettable experiences. From internationally renowned artists to emerging talent, Southbank Centre provides a platform for creativity to flourish. Its impressive facilities include the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library, and the Arts Council Collection. The centre is also home to six Resident Orchestras, offering exceptional musical performances. Moreover, Southbank Centre is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can have access to the arts through their creative learning and participation activities. As a registered charity and a National Portfolio Organisation, Southbank Centre is esteemed for its contribution to the arts and its dedication to fostering cultural experiences that inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.We are currently looking for a&nbsp; Duty Support Technician to join our Production team on a full time, permanent contract.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you'll be doingWithin the Production team, you will look after all the technical production needs for all the events that are on our site. Under the overall direction of the Director of Technical Production with direct line management under the Technical Manager, to play a significant role in the production team in implementing the technical requirements of promoters, artists and other key stakeholders to ensure a safe, smooth and professional presentation of the technical requirements of each event wherever Southbank Centre activities are taking place.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Technical Setups for Breakout Spaces.</li><li>First Line Maintenance on all Production Equipment.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain Asset.</li><li>Management System.</li></ul>&nbsp;Skills, knowledge and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable Production.</li><li>Lighting Experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborative Working and Team Work.</li><li>Demonstrable IT Skills.&nbsp;</li></ul>Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered. Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

The Southbank Centre

Duty support technician

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th January 2026Salary: £875 per week depending on experienceLocation: LondonTerm:&nbsp;Approximately 4 months starting late February until 12th June 2026&nbsp;Ready to develop your career in entertainment? Join the team behind one of TV's longest-running comedy panel shows, 'Have I Got News For You', helping turn the news into smart, topical entertainment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hat Trick is an independent production and distribution company co-founded and led by Jimmy Mulville with offices in London and Belfast. Established with the principle of putting writers first, we continue to nurture both new and established creative talent. Hat Trick has created a fantastic position for an Assistant Producer on our longest running entertainment show. There is no better time to be part of our talented production team and help bring the 71st Series to everyone’s screens. This role would be perfect for you if you have a keen interest in current affairs, politics and comedy.&nbsp;You will have some AP experience already and will be looking to gain further experience and skills – for this role you will need to be engaged and focused with the self-discipline to sometimes work alone and also have initiative, the confidence to ask questions, present ideas and contribute to the editorial as part of the creative team.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you'll be doingAs an AP you will have varied responsibilities, which include:<ul><li>Reading a selection of newspapers and online news sources to pick out stories suitable for the show, as well as any funny quotes, pictures or interesting facts that might be used on the show.</li><li>Working with the Producers to make newspacks for the writers.</li><li>Monitoring social media for viral clips and stories, as well as news accounts and political accounts.</li><li>Contributing to round ideas and editorial content (i.e. stories we can use on the show, or for Odd One Out round ideas and Missing Words suggestions)</li><li>Working with the other Assistant Producers to write questions for the host to ask the panellists on the show.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking forAs an AP, you will learn on the job and be provided with support and mentoring that is needed to develop your research skills and abilities. We would want you to have some previous experience working in this type of role and a passion for the industry, our programme content and the motivation to continue your career in this field is a must!&nbsp;Sound like the perfect role for you? Please apply with a covering letter and CV and information on where you saw the job posted.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hat Trick Productions

Assistant producer

Closing date for applications: Thursday 29th January 2026Location: Based out of our London office with some remote working and filming across the UK. Please state your base in your application.Dates:&nbsp;July - September 2026Role: Multi-skilled VT APs who have worked on large scale studio entertainment formats, have a track record setting up shoots and extensive experience of planning location VTs, as well as an understanding of what goes into producing master interviews with contributors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lifted Entertainment are looking for VT Assistant Producers to join the returning series of The Voice UK, helping to create bold, imaginative VTs for one of the UK’s biggest entertainment shows.&nbsp;What we're looking forEssentialSkills you'll need (minimum role criteria) - please evidence these specific skills in your application:<ul><li>Demonstrable experience working at AP level on&nbsp;at least two comparable large-scale studio music and entertainment shows, such as The Voice, Voice Kids, or similar peak-viewing series for UK broadcasters. Please evidence this in your CV.</li><li>Proven experience of creating MIVs, sourcing locations, and setting up VTs. Please evidence this in your CV.</li><li>A keen editorial eye for a good story and collaborative approach that brings visual storytelling flair and a collaborative spirit to creating bold, imaginative VTs: reinventing ideas in ways that feel exciting yet unmistakably in tune with The Voice’s unique tone and style.</li><li>Experience working on talent, music or performance-based TV shows. Please evidence this in your CV.&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with contributors in fast-paced environments.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and / or Neurodivergent people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are Disabled, we’ll guarantee you are invited for the next stage* (minimum criteria above).&nbsp;Please only apply if you have the relevant experience that is listed in the minimum criteria section of this advertisement and evidence this in your application.&nbsp;*There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.&nbsp;Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close early. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

VT assistant producers

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd February 2026Salary: £44,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: Based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Lead a production team delivering a large and varied list of print and digital books, working across commercial and literary publishing.&nbsp;Hodder &amp; Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production professional to manage a brilliant and friendly team of five, producing a wide range of books and eBooks.&nbsp; The team produces up to 250 new titles a year, encompassing commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction, mono and colour, all produced to the highest standards.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Recruiting, training and developing line reports through regular meetings, performance reviews and training, to provide a motivated, competent team.</li><li>Overseeing all aspects of production for the H&amp;S list, to ensure that all print and digital products are delivered on time, to the required quality standards and within agreed budgets.</li><li>Delivering a list of frontlist titles including complex non-fiction, high profile authors and colour books.</li><li>Supporting Editorial, Art and Sales in delivering a commercial and cost-effective approach to all products.</li><li>Leading the continuous review and improvement of departmental working practices and explore technical developments within the industry with a view to improving working practices and supporting innovation in the publishing programme.</li><li>Working effectively with and develop strong working relationships with all suppliers. &nbsp;Investigate, trial and on-board new suppliers within the parameters of the group commercial purchasing strategy. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone with excellent production skills, ready to play a key role in the team and H&amp;S's success.&nbsp; It is essential that you have strong organisational and time-management skills, are an outstanding communicator and negotiator, and are able to demonstrate solid commercial awareness and problem-solving skills. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Controller looking for the next challenge or a Manager looking for new experiences.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;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 your interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Production manager

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th February 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: LondonStart date: 23rd March 2026&nbsp;Duration: 6 months&nbsp;Working hours: Full-timeInterviews: Week commencing 9th March&nbsp;Step behind the stage with this immersive six-month traineeship, gaining hands-on production experience and learning how world-class innovative shows are brought to life.<a href="https://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=16444036965&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD3xIEKHMmGh7l-4AiqRawxforrye&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAmKnKBhBrEiwAaqAnZ3R2ZAuzjDMbRtNWtOloEOtTWflWE5korT-KDISfIuMyZTuk0szrWRoCfsAQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">The Royal Court Theatre</a> is internationally-recognised as the UK’s leading theatre for new work, with a 70-year commitment to developing and championing talent on and off stage. Each year it nurtures hundreds of emerging practitioners through structured development, placements and learning programmes – supporting them all the way through to professional debuts and major productions.&nbsp;Its mission is defined by taking risks on stages – inspiring audiences, artists and communities, and empowering new and diverse voices to drive forward national culture and public conversation. Every year Royal Court reaches over 100,000 people between its two theatres, touring productions and youth and community projects. Coming at an exciting time during its 70th Anniversary, this traineeship ensures both practical learning and a real dose of inspiration and excitement for someone new to the industry.This production traineeship provides a supported, developmental role in our busy world-class backstage theatre teams – including opportunities to build to professional credits, and gain insights into future career pathways in theatre. Throughout the traineeship, the successful candidate will undertake supervised, developmental tasks that build confidence in rehearsal support, technical periods and performances, giving direct insight and hands-on experience into how plays are developed, rehearsed and staged in a world-leading contemporary theatre. There will also be opportunities to work alongside globally renowned artists, brand new writers and youth participants. The six-month traineeship will follow a structured timeline to support learning and development, potentially as follows:<ul><li>Months 1-2: Learning through practice, shadowing, and supervised contributions at the heart of our teams</li><li>Months 3-4: Taking on more guided responsibilities and ownership of smaller, defined tasks on each production</li><li>Month 5: Opportunities for short tailored placements across other departments of interest to the trainee, potentially including our producing, venue management, operations and marketing &amp; communications teams</li><li>Month 6: Taking on stage management responsibilities for festival presentations and readings in our September 2026 Open Submissions Festival in a supported environment, securing professional credits as an outcome</li></ul>&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Supporting rehearsals, including setting up and maintaining rehearsal rooms, props and equipment</li><li>Sourcing and adapting props</li><li>Creating and updating relevant production paperwork</li><li>Attending key production meetings and assisting with follow-up tasks</li><li>Supporting deputy stage managers in managing rehearsal rooms, including wellbeing and pastoral care for rehearsal companies</li><li>Observing and assisting fit-ups, set builds, and technical rehearsals</li><li>Shadowing and supporting stage managers during technical rehearsals and running shows</li><li>Helping backstage before and during performances, including company check-ins and wellbeing support</li><li>Connecting with wider departments through optional placements across the organisation based on the candidate’s interests</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will gain<ul><li>A clear understanding of professional production and stage management workflows, and the careers in these fields</li><li>Enhanced confidence in rehearsal-room support, from wellbeing and inclusion for new and diverse artists to professional standards expected of world-leading talent</li><li>First-hand experience of technical and performance periods</li><li>Insight into the artistic and logistical processes of producing new theatre, and wider career pathways and opportunities across the UK theatre sector</li><li>Clear, demonstrable evidence of work in a professional theatre environment and specific credits for your CV</li><li>Build a meaningful professional network via introductions to creative teams, freelancers and partner organisations</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking for<ul><li>No formal training is required but some experience or transferable skills that relate to stage management, theatre or backstage theatre are desirable</li><li>A passion and genuine interest for theatre, stage management and backstage theatre, with an interest in exploring future pathways and careers within these</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills</li><li>Curiosity and willingness to learn </li><li>A positive flexible approach to working, with the possibility of some evening and weekends as required</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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which supports internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

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