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Closing date: 12th November 2025 at 10amSalary: £35,700 per annumContract: This is a permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week).Interviews: Interviews are currently scheduled for 19th November 2025. Do you have a strong appreciation for the role of philanthropy in the arts?Do you have experience developing and delivering individual giving and philanthropy strategies? If so, you could be our new head of philanthropy. Responsibilities<ul><li>The head of philanthropy will lead on day-to-day fundraising across individual giving, memberships, appeals and campaigns for Leeds Playhouse.</li><li>This role is central to building and sustaining a robust philanthropic programme, with a particular focus on developing a strong pipeline of mid- and high-level donors, cultivating and stewarding High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), and driving engagement through compelling communications and events.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>We are seeking an excellent communicator and strategic fundraiser who is creative, resilient, and highly motivated.</li><li>The head of philanthropy will play a key role in shaping and delivering sustainable income growth through individual giving, and major donor engagement—ensuring our work is resourced for the long term.</li></ul> Additional informationThe post-holder will report to the strategic director of fundraising &amp; development, deputising as required, and will line manage the development administrator.This role is predominantly based at Leeds Playhouse with some scope for hybrid working, complementing the strategic director role (a part-time role, mostly working remotely).We would like to fill a requirement for 35 hours per week, which is full-time for this role, with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. However, we are open to hearing from people interested in part-time work or job sharing. Pay for the role is £35,700 per year based on 35 hours per week. BenefitsBenefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer. 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;

Leeds Playhouse

Head of philanthropy

Closing date for applications: 27 October 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based in Sheffield (+bonus +benefits)Locations: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Launch your marketing career with an award-winning communications team at the heart of publishing! Support standout book campaigns, build your industry network, and discover how high-profile brands and launches come to life.The Orion Publishing Group, a division of Hachette UK, publishes commercial, award-winning fiction, non-fiction and gift, and is home to bestselling authors and brands such as Ian Rankin, Adam Kay, Michael Connelly, Emily English, Stephanie Garber, Brandon Sanderson, Cathy Bramley, Philippe Sands, Candice Carty-Williams and Sylvester Stallone. We are also home to Laurence King Publishers, the world’s leading publishers of books and gift of the creative arts.At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and encourage and value contributions from our staff.&nbsp;Our multi award-winning and collaborative communications team has a proud track record of delivering high-impact, creative, sales-driving campaigns to help bring our books and gifts to the widest possible audience.&nbsp;We are a generalist team who work across the full breadth of our varied list and titles.Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. We are proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingYou will be responsible for providing general assistance&nbsp;to the marketing arm of our communications team. Your main focus will be proactively contributing to the smooth running of the department, balancing administrative tasks alongside offering campaign support to directors and the wider team as required. You’ll also manage a select portfolio of your own campaigns, and have the opportunity to learn by shadowing on high-profile&nbsp;brands and launches.&nbsp;As a key member of our team, your daily tasks will range from raising purchase orders (POs), coding our advertising receipts, handling bookshop and influencer mailings, taking meeting minutes, booking meeting rooms, managing important documents and more. You’ll also be liaising&nbsp;with authors and illustrators, providing timely and friendly communication and sharing campaign plans&nbsp;and assets. Alongside your day-to-day tasks, you’ll be supported in beginning to build your own publishing network, collaborating with booksellers, influencers and bloggers.Our communications team is at the heart of Orion’s publishing, and as such you’ll also have the chance for your voice to be heard in pre-acquisitions meetings and showcase your creativity and consumer-first thinking in contributing to campaign brainstorms for our books and gifts.&nbsp; Who we are looking forOur ideal candidate will be exceptionally organised, a strong team player, and have meticulous attention to detail. You will relish working on a wide variety of tasks and possess natural curiosity&nbsp;that will drive your desire to better understand consumer behaviour and support proactive problem solving across admin tasks. You’ll be a confident user of Microsoft Office apps and will be ready to learn publishing platforms such as Biblio and SAP. You will also be inquisitive about emerging trends, and eager to get stuck into all elements of the role with a desire to develop and learn marketing skills. Above all, you will be able to work collaboratively&nbsp;as part of a team, and will feel confident in liaising with multiple colleagues, with high-profile authors, illustrators, agents, and booksellers, both in person at the office or events, and via email.A passion for books and the media is essential, but prior experience in the publishing industry is not necessary. Experience working in an office environment would be welcome. 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 AgeWise,&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Communications assistant

Closing date for applications: 28 October 2025Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: London or Sheffield Help shape non-fiction marketing strategy and deliver standout campaigns for some of the UK's most iconic voices — including David Attenborough and Miriam Margolyes.The John Murray Group which encompasses John Murray Press, Quercus and John Murray Specialist, is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK, with imprints that encompass a range of bestselling, pioneering and prize-winning publishing. From exciting debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, history and thought-provoking non-fiction, we are home to bestselling fiction brands such as Mick Herron, Elly Griffiths and Beth O'Leary and the biggest names in non-fiction including David Attenborough, Trevor Noah and Miriam Margolyes. We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious, and excited about discovering and nurturing new voices that can shape and shake our world.John Murray Press is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingReporting to the senior marketing manager for literary &amp; non-fiction, the successful candidate will play a leading role in the non-fiction marketing strategy of the John Murray Group. You'll play a role in our biggest brands, including David Attenborough and Miriam Margolyes, and manage your own varied allocation of narrative non-fiction and author platform campaigns.Working with a team of ten creative and supportive marketers, you'll lead the team in consumer insight, Amazon marketing services (AMS) strategy and eBook promo marketing, collating ideas from the team and feeding back on new trends and best practise. You'll be the marketing expert for Greenfinch and Basic Books, developing innovative imprint marketing strategies (including year-round AMS and Amazon brand stores) and ensuring marketing feedback at acquisitions is consumer-focused. Who we are looking forYou’ll succeed in this role if you are excited about matching ground-breaking non-fiction titles with their audience, and have experience of planning and executing campaigns using a full marketing mix. You'll be adept at working with authors to harness their online platforms for book sales, able to create innovative content plans and analyse impact on daily sales. You'll have strong market awareness and keep track of the biggest non-fiction successes across the industry, and be excited about the idea of stepping into a leading role in an award-winning team. We'd love to hear from trade or specialist marketing executives who are ready to take a step up, or marketing managers seeking a new challenge to further hone their marketing skills in a new division. 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.

Marketing manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 20 October 2025Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annumContract type: Permanent, full-time – 37 hours per week. Hybrid working options available, however there is an expectation to be onsite a minimum of three days per week Lead an award-winning art gallery into its next chapter by shaping its strategic vision and championing artistic excellence.The Hepworth Wakefield has welcomed over 3 million visitors since opening in May 2011 and is now established as one of the most successful public art galleries in the UK, attracting critical acclaim and audiences from around the world. We present an ambitious programme of major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art, alongside innovative displays drawn from Wakefield’s growing art collection.&nbsp;The Hepworth Wakefield is seeking an experienced, inspirational and entrepreneurial leader to guide the gallery into its next chapter. Reporting to the chair of the trust board, the director &amp; CEO will set the strategic vision, drive financial sustainability, and champion artistic excellence, community engagement, and commercial growth. Responsibilities<ul><li>Strategic leadership - develop and implement the gallery's vision, ensuring sustainability, innovation and compliance, while maximising the potential of its collection and site</li><li>Team leadership - lead and inspire the executive team and wider staff, fostering a dynamic, inclusive and collaborative working culture with a strong focus on professional development</li><li>Stakeholder management &amp; advocacy - build and nurture relationships with funders, partners and cultural leaders at local, national and international levels, acting as a compelling advocate for the gallery</li><li>Fundraising - drive ambitious fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with trusts, foundations, donors and corporate partners to secure long-term support</li><li>Collection &amp; exhibitions - support the exhibitions programme and acquisitions strategy, promoting Barbara Hepworth's legacy and strengthening the gallery's reputation for artistic excellence</li><li>Financial management - oversee robust financial planning and performance, working closely with the board and director of finance &amp; operations to align budgets with strategic goals</li><li>Community engagement - ensure the gallery remains rooted in its locality, championing learning and engagement programmes that broaden participation and strengthen community impact</li><li>Communications, marketing &amp; digital - guide brand development, digital strategy and audience growth, expanding the gallery's reach and supporting data-driven decision-making</li><li>Commercial development - lead the commercial strategy, ensuring innovation and entrepreneurial approaches generate income while staying true to the gallery's cultural mission</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Senior leadership experience in a cultural or arts organisation</li><li>Strong curatorial expertise in modern and contemporary art</li><li>Track record in strategic planning, fundraising and stakeholder engagement</li><li>Excellent communication, advocacy and networking skills</li><li>Proven ability to inspire, motivate and lead diverse teams</li><li>Entrepreneurial vision to diversify and grow income streams</li><li>Commitment to inclusivity, community engagement and the public value of the arts</li></ul> Candidates must live, or be willing to relocate, within a reasonable distance of The Hepworth Wakefield. Relocation assistance may be agreed, depending on the circumstances. For more details, including how to apply, please click the 'Apply' button. We are committed to improving diversity within our organisation, and welcome applications from candidates who are under-represented within the arts sector.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Hepworth Wakefield

Director & CEO

Closing date for applications: 20 October 2025 at 12 noonSalary: £112 a dayExpenses: Additional travel expenses will be coveredLocation: Remote working, some travel to attend meetings in East Midlands/South EastContract: Fixed term, part time, PAYEDates: Part time, 1 day per week, from 17 November 2025 to 18 December 2026, approx. 60 days over 13 monthsLine manager: Abigail Addison, producer Ready to grow your animation career in a supportive, creative environment? This is your chance to join the team behind award-winning shorts and gain hands-on experience throughout the entire production journey.Animate Projects Productions Limited (APPL) is an independent animation production company. It is a new sister company to Animate Projects, an organisation that exists to support artists to experiment, collaborate and produce bold animation projects. APPL is currently producing:<ul><li>Re-Mind by Dominica Harrison, a short that mixes digital animation and printing techniques. The production is supported by&nbsp;the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery</li><li>Hand painted animation Daughters of the Late Colonel by award-winning writer-director Elizabeth Hobbs. This production is supported by co-producers Phil Davies Films and Fabian&amp;Fred.</li></ul>Animate supports artists to experiment, collaborate and produce bold animation projects. Led by Abigail Addison and Gary Thomas, since 2007 they have produced high-quality, innovative, experimental, and engaging films. Their award-winning productions include: <a href="https://animateprojects.org/portfolio/the-debutante/" target="_blank">The Debutante</a>&nbsp;by Elizabeth Hobbs, which was Oscar shortlisted and won the Animated Short Jury Award at South by South West.&nbsp;<a href="https://animateprojects.org/portfolio/and-granny-would-dance/" target="_blank">And Granny Would Dance</a>&nbsp;by Maryam Mohajer, which won Best of Festival and Best Animation awards at Aesthetica Short Film Festival.APPL is looking to recruit a trainee who has a passion for artistic animated work, experience with animation production, and is keen to develop a career in production. Over the course of 13 months, you will see the journey of a short animation production as it moves from pre-production through to delivery and distribution. You will support us with the production and delivery of our films that are in production, plus assist with other development activity. You will be mentored by the producer and be an integral part of the production teams. Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintaining schedules and shot lists</li><li>Collating information from the crew</li><li>Attending production meetings and taking notes</li><li>File management</li><li>Research support</li><li>Booking travel and purchasing materials</li><li>Producing regular reports to be submitted to stakeholders</li><li>Post production organisation</li><li>Liaising with crew members, producers, and funders</li><li>Any other tasks as may be reasonably required</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Interest in working in animation production as a career</li><li>Experience of organising and working with Google Drive and Word documents and Dropbox folders</li><li>Experience of working with spreadsheets and budgets</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Excellent planning and organisational skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills</li><li>Confident self-starter</li><li>Experience of managing animation projects</li><li>Knowledge of the 2D animation pipeline</li><li>Experience of working with animation and editing software such as TVPaint, After Effects, Dragonframe, and Premiere is desirable but not essential</li></ul> How to applyPlease send us the following by Monday 20 October, 12 noon:&nbsp;<ul><li>Your CV as a Word or PDF document attachment (maximum two pages) or a link to an up to date LinkedIn profile</li><li>A cover letter (maximum two pages) either typed via Creative Access or as a Word or PDF document attachment or a link to a video or voice memo (no longer than 5 minutes). Please outline your previous relevant experience and suitability, and why you are keen to join us and would like to take on this role</li></ul>Please also fill out the anonymous <a href="https://forms.gle/StnetxDFHggCYofE8" target="_blank">Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form</a> linked.Interviews to be held on a video platform on 5, 6 or 7 November.If you have any questions about the role or if you require the job description in an alternative form, please email Abigail Addison at <a href="mailto:appl@animateprojects.org" target="_blank">appl@animateprojects.org</a>. If you have any access needs or barriers to access that you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to let us know either before applying or as part of your application. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they hold the right to work in the United Kingdom. We will notify all candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview, but we are unable to offer detailed feedback. Please note: we cannot consider candidates who are in education during the dates of the term.&nbsp; This opportunity is open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the arts and creative industries, because we are committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment/transitioning&nbsp;and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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