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Closing date for applications: Thursday 17th April at 11.59pmDetails: The role of non-executive director is a voluntary unpaid one. We are happy to pay travel expenses for those travelling from outside London and are committed to making meetings accessible for all trustees. Creative Access is looking for up to two non-executive directors to join our board.&nbsp;Use your skills and networks to make a genuine difference to the challenges of diversity, inclusion and social mobility in the creative economy by working with a talented organisation, making a great impact today and with the opportunity to make a bigger impact tomorrow.Following the appointment of our new chief executive last year, we are now on the hunt for up to two non-executive directors to help shape and develop our strategy. Successful candidates will want to be part of a team that’s driven by a deep sense of social purpose and will embrace the challenge of delivering on the double bottom line of social impact and profit.&nbsp;The role of the board is to support the strategic vision and leadership of Creative Access and to ensure we fulfil our mission. Non-executive directors are key ambassadors of Creative Access, promoting our work, helping to ensure best practice and contribute to the good governance of the organisation. We anticipate this taking approximately half a day per month of time.We are particularly interested in hearing from people with expertise in the following areas:<ul><li>Organisational development and business growth</li><li>Entrepreneurship, innovation and technology</li><li>Experience of the creative, Arts, digital or technology industries</li><li>Diversity, inclusion and social mobility,&nbsp;especially people with a perspective on how programmes need to evolve for the current environment</li><li>Recruitment and training</li><li>Fundraising, including&nbsp;innovation and education / skills tenders or&nbsp;charity trusts and foundations</li><li>Knowledge of government initiatives in education, skills and the creative industries</li></ul> Person specificationYou will be ambitious, commercially minded, experienced in and passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion and able to build on our unique expertise and established profile and partnerships to increase the impact and reach of our work and drive financial growth.Specifically you will have:<ul><li>Successful experience of operating within a Board or in a senior leadership capacity in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation</li><li>Demonstrable experience of sales and of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives</li><li>A proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision making</li><li>A history of impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences</li><li>A track record of commitment to equality and diversity and to the organisation</li><li>A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, and to open your networks</li><li>Good, independent judgement and strategic vision</li></ul>For more information, please download our candidate information pack here: <a href="https://creativeaccess.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EWonhlBAr9tCiDcXNqk_BEoBH7Zok2W_nilz-WDp--5sVg?e=U8olZv" target="_blank">Board recruitment pack, Mar 25.pdf</a>Successful applicants will be invited to interview in late April / early May with a view to taking up the position by June 2025. Please note our next board meeting is on 16 June from 2 – 4pm. To apply<ul><li>In the interest of equity we are not offering individual chats prior to application, but will be hosting a Learn More webinar about the process and role on Monday 24 March from 1 to 2pm.<ul><li>Please register here to attend: <a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/5170206" target="_blank">https://www.tfaforms.com/5170206</a>.</li></ul></li><li>Please upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted). Please make sure you include in your covering letter responses to the following (no longer than two pages of A4):<ul><li>Why do you wish to join our Board?</li><li>What skills and experience have you gained that will make you a good fit for this role?</li></ul></li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully.</li><li>Any queries, please contact Josie Dobrin on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:josie@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">josie@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Creative Access

About Creative Access

Non-executive director

Salary:&nbsp;£7,371 part-time salary based on a 3-day working week for up to 6 months (full-time annual salary equivalent £24,570) to support your employment and training. Paid monthly.Length of contract:&nbsp;6 monthsLocation:&nbsp;The role will be mainly based in Walk the Plank’s office at Cobden Works, 37-41 Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6WF – you will be expected to work in the office. You will also be expected to travel to different event locations. Travel and accommodation, if necessary, will be paid for and arranged by the company.Equipment:&nbsp;Laptop, equipment and training will be provided.Start date: May onwards (flexible)&nbsp;A unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in the creative industries!We are looking for two emerging creatives based in Greater Manchester to join our team on a part-time basis (3 days a week) for up to 6 months. Emerging Creatives are people interested in working in the creative industries who are at, or near the beginning of their career in the arts.Walk the Plank is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings.Walk the Plank’s track record of making work that engages citizens in public celebration is founded on ambitious creativity that connects with everyone. From fire gardens and site-responsive installations to parades and festivals, the company consistently attracts acclaim and showcases talent.This is an exciting time to join Walk the Plank, one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations for 2023-26, and winner of several recent awards including: National Outdoor Events Association – ’Sustainability’, Access All Areas – ‘Best Operations’, Event Production Show – ‘Best Use of Tech’, Global Web Excellence – ‘Accessibility’ and ‘Cultural’, Salford Business Awards ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Best Small Business’.You will learn by doing, shadowing others and gaining experience working with different teams. For example, you will spend time working with Producers and Production Managers, as well as with our Marketing Department and working on Walk the Plank’s projects. You will be supported by a Project Manager throughout your time with us.&nbsp;What is an emerging creative?We are looking to develop the next generation of creative practitioners, especially candidates who feel they are:<ul><li>Finding that the way things are set up is making it hard to get training or experience, or a foot in the door</li><li>Didn’t get to University, want to go to University or didn’t complete a University course</li><li>Not seeing people like themselves in the sector, or working in TV, film and theatre</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will be doing<ul><li>Supporting the team in creating amazing events outdoors</li><li>Collaborating with the Marcomms, Production, Producer and Central Support departments</li><li>Attending meetings with WtP staff and external clients and partners as necessary</li></ul>&nbsp;Essential criteria<ul><li>Interested in working in the arts, cultural events, and the creative industries?</li><li>In the early stages of a career?</li><li>Able to get on with a variety of people of different ages and from diverse backgrounds?</li><li>Able to work on your own and as part of a team?</li><li>Willing to use Microsoft Office software: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook?</li><li>Able to travel to M6 6WF in Salford?</li></ul>Finally, are you:<ul><li>Out of full-time education?</li><li>Legally allowed to work in the UK</li></ul>&nbsp;Walk the Plank is committed to equal opportunities, and is Disability Confident Committed Employer, a Living Wage Employer, a Mental Health Aware Employer and a Creative Access Employer Partner.We value a diverse team and welcome applications from all sectors of the community as part of our aim to reflect the diversity of our audiences.D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent applicants fulfilling the basic criteria for the role will be interviewed. If you have any specific access requirements for the interview or foresee any barriers to the proposed way of working, please specify if you are invited to interview.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walk the Plank

Emerging creatives

Closing date: 30th March 2025Salary:&nbsp;£39,401 - £44,565 (depending on experience)Role:&nbsp;This is a full-time maternity cover contract for 12 months, beginning July 2025.Location:&nbsp;Farringdon, London Usborne is looking for an experienced marketer who can hit the ground running for this fixed-term role.Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY® series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Ravena Guron – with everything from Sticker Dolly Dressing&nbsp;to Philosophy for Beginners in between. Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books globally, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, but which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.The Brand &amp; Marketing department incorporates UK and US Marketing and Publicity teams, a Digital Marketing team, and Global Branding &amp; Content Creation. The UK/US Marketing Team supports the Trade Sales Teams, our US distributor HarperCollins US, and their customers, by creating meticulously crafted campaigns that stimulate demand for Usborne books. From sales materials for trade accounts to consumer-facing activities encouraging families to discover Usborne books, this team plays a vital role in getting Usborne books into the hands of children across the UK and US.As a fixed-term contract role we are looking for an experienced marketer who can hit the ground running and is keen to get stuck into campaigns promoting some of the biggest children’s brands in the UK. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to develop their marketing skills and immerse themselves in an experienced team at a publisher which is synonymous for the best books for children.Focusing solely on Usborne’s award-winning children’s activity, non-fiction and baby books, including the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY® and Sticker Dolly Dressing&nbsp;series, you will be working closely and collaboratively with other marketers and publicists, our in-house team of writer/editors, and the UK and US Trade Sales teams, to plan and execute impactful title-led, thematic and seasonal campaigns which demonstrate a deep knowledge of the books and their audience, leading to increased book sales. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role, independently planning and executing marketing campaigns for a range of books.</li><li>Demonstrate a high level of creativity and an energy for coming up with novel approaches.</li><li>A detailed and diligent approach to planning and executing multiple campaigns running concurrently.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the publishing process.</li><li>Great market knowledge with an up-to-date understanding of the book trade and trends, and excellent audience insight.</li><li>Enthusiasm for working collaboratively as part of a dynamic, close-knit team.</li><li>Able to take the initiative, think laterally and solve complex problems.</li><li>A willingness to adapt and change direction as required by the ever-changing landscape of trade publishing.</li><li>As with all marketing roles, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with impeccable attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li></ul> Location and benefitsWe offer a 35-hour working week from our offices in London (nearest tube: Farringdon).After a short initial induction period we offer a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home which we feel optimises our opportunities for collaboration and contact with our colleagues. Wednesdays are our core office day, when all staff are in the office.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits which include:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured and Mental Health First Aiders</li><li>Healthcare cashback scheme</li><li>Virtual GP service</li><li>Paid Volunteering Day</li><li>Rewards and discounts on services and shopping</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books</li></ul> Recruitment processIf you applied for our Fixed Term Marketing Executive role in early January of this year, we will unfortunately not be able to consider your application for this role.After an anonymised shortlisting process, we anticipate first interviews taking place over MS teams in April 2025, followed by a task and second round interviews in person shortly afterwards.We are looking for the successful candidate to commence the role in early July 2025.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process. AI noticeWe kindly ask that you refrain from using any AI tools for your application.Whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool in some instances, we need to see that you're able to demonstrate your ability to originate ideas and write them in a compelling manner, not just generate them using a tool.Therefore, any suspected AI usage may result in your application being rejected. Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Marketing executive - Activity, Non-fiction & Baby Books (maternity cover 12 months FTC, July start)

Closing date: Monday 7th April at 12pmTraining allowance:&nbsp;£22,055 (equivalent to £26,117 gross annual salary after tax and NI)Working hours:&nbsp;35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (typically 09:30-17:30)Duration:&nbsp;12 monthsLocation:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the officeInterviews:&nbsp;15th&nbsp;and 17th&nbsp;AprilIdeal start date:&nbsp;May 2025 &nbsp; We are excited to announce we are now looking for someone to join our team on a 12 month paid traineeship in the Thrive team.&nbsp;Creative Access is one of the leading diversity organisations in the UK. We provide career-long access, opportunities, support and training to make the creative industries better reflect society. Our mission is to break down the barriers faced by those from historically under-represented groups to accessing and building careers.The Thrive team at Creative Access works to support individuals from under-represented groups thrive in the creative economy through career development, support, mentoring and training for individuals, as well as providing training for employers to help them build inclusive cultures.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Traineeship overviewThe trainee will learn about and get experience in all the different areas of the Thrive team including career support programmes, mentoring and employer training as well as the wider Creative Access organisation. Through hands-on experience in our friendly and collaborative team, you'll gain valuable insight and skills related to organising events, managing programme delivery and setting up training sessions. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Traineeship objectives<ul><li>Support the administration, planning and delivery of our career support programmes for individuals from&nbsp;historically underrepresented groups (Springboard and Thrive), working closely with our Career Support Manager and Community &amp; Partnerships Manager</li><li>Provide key administrative help across the Thrive team, gaining experience across other programme areas including our mentoring programmes and employer training offer (which includes diversity &amp; inclusion, mental health &amp; wellbeing and line management training)</li></ul> &nbsp;What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Helping to deliver our entry-level and mid-career support programmes,&nbsp;<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/springboard-programme/" target="_blank">Springboard</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/thrive-programme/" target="_blank">Thrive</a>, which will include liaising with attendees for events and training, co-delivering online and in-person training sessions (e.g. greeting attendees, presenting slides, managing breakout rooms), booking rooms and venues, attending planning meetings, helping to track programme impact</li><li>Attending and supporting the delivery of our regular networking events including monthly masterclasses, which provide a platform for creative industry experts to share insights with emerging talent</li><li>Providing administrative support on our annual career development bursary</li><li>Carrying out tasks on an ad hoc basis to support other Programmes Managers in the team, including supporting the Mentoring Manager with the administration and delivery of mentoring programmes</li><li>Working collaboratively with our marketing team to promote our training and events</li><li>Gaining experience of other Creative Access programme areas and contributing to regular team meetings &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>What you’ll learn&nbsp;<ul><li>How to use Salesforce, our CRM system, to log and manage activity</li><li>How to review applications for our programmes using an assessment criteria</li><li>How to plan and deliver events</li><li>How to manage programmes which support people to develop their skills</li><li>How to develop your public speaking and presenting skills &nbsp;</li></ul> If you’re successful, you’ll be enrolled onto our <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/springboard-programme/" target="_blank">Springboard: entry support programme</a> through which you’ll have access to exclusive monthly masterclass events, training to support your professional development and opportunities to connect with other creatives in our community – all designed to help you progress and develop your career. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge, skills, experience<ul><li>Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines</li><li>A positive attitude and good team player</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office programmes&nbsp;including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel</li><li>Interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and what’s going on across the creative sector</li><li>Commitment to Creative Access’s aims and values</li></ul> Hours of work &amp; hybrid-working:&nbsp;Standard working hours for the Thrive team are 09:30 – 17:30 Monday to Friday. We operate a hybrid-working with a minimum of two days per week in either our White City or Camden offices. The post-holder will be expected to assume duties outside of working hours on occasion (including evening work) to support the delivery of the role and operation of the organisation. We operate a time off in lieu (TOIL) policy and are open to discussing flexible terms. &nbsp; To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>To apply please upload a CV and cover letter outlining why you’re interested in the role and skills relevant to the role description (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be considered). Please upload your CV and cover letter as one document and specify within your application if you are unavailable for either of the interview dates (15th&nbsp;and 17th&nbsp;April)</li><li>Proof-read your application carefully as it’s not possible to amend the application once submitted</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>If you require any access support while completing the application form, or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>&nbsp;to discuss further.We will make reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals as required. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and you can read our accessibility policy <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/accessibility-reasonable-adjustments" target="_blank">here</a>.This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.

Thrive trainee

Closing date: 11:59pm, 30th Mar 2025 BSTRole:&nbsp;Full time, permanent&nbsp;Salary:&nbsp;£37,219 to £39,401 (depending on experience)Location:&nbsp;Farringdon, London&nbsp;Take your digital marketing and content management experience to this role with a leading publisher of children's books.&nbsp;Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY® series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Ravena Guron – with everything from Sticker Dolly Dressing to Philosophy for Beginners in between.Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books globally, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, but which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.&nbsp;The DepartmentReporting into the wider Global Marketing function, the Digital team supports Usborne’s global publishing and Usborne Community Partnerships teams in all aspects of digital marketing. This includes a platform of global websites (which you’ll find at&nbsp;<a href="///C:/Users/MADDIE~1/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_filelist.xml" target="_blank">usborne.com</a>), and the UK website which is a key e-commerce channel for Usborne. In addition, the team manages social media, trade and consumer email, and provides digital marketing expertise to all other teams at Usborne.&nbsp;The roleWe are looking for a highly organised and data focused individual to join our Digital Team to be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, usability and effectiveness of our global Usborne websites.The successful candidate will be happy working across multiple systems and play a crucial role in optimising the customer journey on our website, ensuring our books are beautifully displayed and our content is up to date to maximise book sales and engagement.The role will involve working with colleagues from across the entire Usborne business from book editors to metadata experts, therefore strong collaboration skills are essential.You will have the opportunity to build new skills quickly in this role, so we are looking for someone who is eager to learn, proactive in solving problems and comfortable asking questions.&nbsp; Other key tasks of this role include:<ul><li>Building website pages and merchandising English language websites with new books and seasonal promotions.</li><li>Troubleshooting and resolving website issues such as website bugs, book information issues or user difficulties.</li><li>Working with Usborne’s website agency to develop and test new features and functionality, including writing requirements and user testing to ensure all developments improve the customer journey and experience.</li><li>Managing the feed between our book database and website.</li><li>Uploading additional content to websites including activity sheets, videos and audio content.</li><li>Managing website and internal search categories to ensure books are well merchandised and users can easily find relevant books.</li><li>Improving ranking of websites via search engine optimisation.</li><li>Building and running reports (in Google Analytics and other tools) to understand website and campaign performance.</li><li>Microsoft Excel reporting and data manipulation.</li><li>Presenting key website statistics and insights in monthly meetings.</li><li>Managing the eBook creation process including ensuring eBooks are compliant with new accessibility legislation.</li><li>Supporting colleagues who manage non-English language websites with technical expertise.</li></ul>&nbsp; The Successful Candidate&nbsp;We are looking for an individual with 2-4 years’ experience of digital marketing, including hands-on experience working with website content management systems.The successful candidate will also demonstrate:<ul><li>Experience with website content management systems (i.e Magento, Shopify or other CMs) including building web pages and working with developers.</li><li>Good Excel and data manipulation skills (pivot tables, formulas etc).</li><li>Good numeracy skills.</li><li>Google Analytics experience (running reports and creating simple queries).</li><li>Good writing skills with strong grammar and the ability to craft concise, SEO-friendly and impactful copy.</li><li>A meticulous eye for detail including ability to check text for accuracy.</li><li>Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders (developers and IT, marketers, book editors) in a professional and effective manner.</li><li>Ability to multitask with excellent time management skills.</li></ul>Though not essential, the successful candidate would ideally also demonstrate:<ul><li>Knowledge of website performance monitoring tools and techniques.</li><li>E-commerce experience.</li><li>Knowledge of search engine optimisation tools and techniques.</li><li>eBook creation experience.</li><li>Html and user experience knowledge.</li><li>Digital accessibility and GDPR understanding.</li><li>Experience with project management/ workflow tools such as Asana.</li><li>Simple graphic design skills (for example creating images in Canva).</li><li>Experience with PPC (Google Adwords).</li></ul>Publishing experience is not required, however an interest in children’s books and publishing is a plus.&nbsp;Location and BenefitsWe offer a 35-hour working week from our offices in London (nearest tube: Farringdon).After a short initial induction period we offer a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home which we feel optimises our opportunities for collaboration and contact with our colleagues. Wednesdays are our core office day, when all staff are in the office.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits which include:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays rising with service to 30 days</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured and Mental Health First Aiders.</li><li>Healthcare cashback scheme.</li><li>Virtual GP service.</li><li>Paid Volunteering Day.</li><li>Rewards and discounts on services and shopping.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books.</li></ul>Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK.&nbsp;Recruitment ProcessAfter an anonymised shortlisting process, we anticipate first interviews taking place via Teams in early April, with second round interviews (and a short exercise) taking place in person shortly afterwards (these dates are likely to fall around the Easter weeks).We are looking for the successful candidate to commence the role as soon as possible.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;AI noticeWe kindly ask that you refrain from using any AI tools for your application.Whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool in some instances, we need to see that you're able to demonstrate your ability to originate ideas and write them in a compelling manner, not just generate them using a tool.Therefore, any suspected AI usage may result in your application being rejected.

Digital marketing executive – Website

Closing date for applications: 17th March 2025 at 6pm&nbsp;We are on a mission to champion change and celebrate diversity in classical music&nbsp;– do you have the fundraising skills to help us?&nbsp;After ten successful years of growth, underpinned by a strong mission, clear artistic vision and successful fundraising, the Chineke! Foundation is looking for a Development Director to lead fundraising and stakeholder management. The Development Director will play a vital role in helping the Chineke! Foundation fulfil its potential.The Development Director will be responsible for fundraising from all sources, including trusts and foundations, public funders, corporate sponsors and individuals. Reporting to the Managing Director and working as a part of our small, dynamic team of management staff, Chineke!’s Development Director will play a vital role in securing funding for projects including concerts and tours by the Chineke! Orchestra and Chineke! Junior Orchestra, and our Learning &amp; Participation programme. You will work closely with colleagues to gain an in-depth understanding of all projects, including budgets, which will enable you to make applications to carefully targeted potential sources.&nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Managing Director and in coordination&nbsp;with the MD, Artistic Director and Learning &amp; Participation Manager, you will work to identify and understand all future Chineke! projects and their funding needs.&nbsp;<ul><li>Research appropriate Trusts, Foundations, Individuals and Corporate sponsors to whom you will make written applications</li><li>Meet with potential supporters to understand their giving criteria</li><li>Write applications which meet our funding needs and the giving criteria of potential donors, and submit applications either by post or on-line</li><li>Attend Chineke! projects as necessary to gain an in-sight into their success</li><li>Write post-project reports to major funders, as required</li><li>Attend Chineke! board meetings to report to the trustees on fundraising progress including applications made and their outcome, and applications planned</li><li>Ensure that donors’ funding requirements are met, for example inclusion of name and log in concert programmes, mention in Chineke! audited accounts</li><li>Work in co-ordination with the Managing Director on applications to Arts Council England</li><li>Maintain a database of all applications made and their outcome</li><li>Organise fundraising events to attract support particularly from individual donors</li><li>Contribute to the Development Plan by writing a Fundraising Strategy which will inform and guide Chineke!’s fundraising activities over the coming five years</li><li>Contributing to a supportive and collegiate culture within the Chineke! Orchestra&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;If you have any queries, or wish to apply for the post, please send your CV and covering letter to Annabelle Baik, Concert Coordinator via the 'Apply' button. Interviews will take place in March/April 2025.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;

Chineke! Foundation

Development director

Employment Type: Full-TimeReports To: Head of Film Production, Head of Television ProductionSalary: Dependant on experienceDeadline for Applications: Sunday 16th March&nbsp;Blueprint Pictures is looking for a Production Coordinator to join its busy Production Department.Reporting directly to Blueprint’s Head of Film Production, Emma Mager and Head of Television Production, Gail McQuillan. The role will cover both film and television productions and will require candidates to work across multiple projects at various stages of production simultaneously. This role would suit someone at APOC or Production Secretary level looking to move in-house and experience the production process from development to post/delivery.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting Blueprint’s Heads of Production for Film &amp; Television across all elements of Production and all stages of a project’s journey from initial development funding to delivery and distribution.</li><li>Diary management; setting meetings, preparing relevant materials where necessary</li><li>First point of contact for external production teams/crew</li><li>Maintaining and implementing Blueprint’s production manual across our productions and ensuring delivery requirements are met per company and financier requirements</li><li>Overseeing delivery of Albert for each project and ensuring certification</li><li>Overseeing awards entry in collaboration with distributors, specifically ensuring the production meets BFI diversity standards by collecting and inputting the necessary data</li><li>Tracking show progress, ingesting key documents and flagging any anomalies</li><li>Travel &amp; accommodation for show-related travel domestically and internationally as well as for external crews during early prep and post production</li><li>VISA/COS for international crew where required</li><li>Coordinating screenings; family &amp; friends, cast &amp; crew etc</li><li>Asset management; ensuring assets are tracked, stored and shipped where required</li><li>Creation and tracking of development budgets</li><li>Creation of BTL talent lists and checking HOD availability with BTL agents</li><li>General administrative duties: NDAs, watermarking &amp; sharing scripts, expenses, maintaining crew database, updating the script log, filing of key production paperwork</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Awareness of film/tv production timelines and processes</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal</li><li>Proactive with ability to multitask and work across multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Confident with Microsoft Excel, Google sheets and an aptitude for clear presentation of numerical data</li><li>Minimum of 2 feature film or HETV credits</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply please send your CV to the email address found via the Apply button by Sunday 16th March.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.

Blueprint Pictures

Production co-ordinator

Event date: 12 April 2025 at 11.00–18.00Location: Tate Britain<h3> Don’t miss out on this unique day of inspiration and advice about creative industry careers!&nbsp;</h3>Creative Access is excited to announce Making It: Creative Futures Festival in collaboration with Tate.Join us for a day filled with career talks, hands-on workshops, and one-to-one mentoring with industry pros across the art world, TV &amp; film, journalism, publishing, theatre and beyond. There’ll be live DJs, art installations, networking, and the chance to check out Tate Britain’s permanent art collection.&nbsp;&nbsp;Get top tips from creative professionals, have your CV or portfolio looked at by experts, level up your networking game and much more. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career in the creative industries, this event is for you...&nbsp;&nbsp;The whole day is free to attend but some sessions will be ticketed. Click the Apply button to read the full programme and book your place at ticketed sessions. &nbsp;<h3>Sessions include:</h3>Talks<ul><li>Making Waves in the Art World</li><li>Money Talks: How to pay the bills as a creative</li><li>Youth Collectives 101&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Mentoring&nbsp;<ul><li>Creative Industries Speed Mentoring</li><li>Tate Staff Speed Mentoring&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>CV Surgeries&nbsp;<ul><li>CV Clinic Live</li><li>CV Refresher &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Workshops&nbsp;<ul><li>The Networking Lab</li><li>Cosy Comfy Creative: Bedroom Studios&nbsp;</li></ul> This event is aimed at people who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, individuals with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.

Making It: Creative Futures Festival

Closing date: 30th March 2025Salary: £27,000 We’re looking for an industrious production assistant to join our dynamic team at our offices in historic Somerset House in central London. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to break into publishing.Hurst is an independently owned and run non-fiction press based in London but publishing globally. We produce approximately 90 new titles per year in the fields of history, politics, sociology, war studies, and religion, building on our strengths in African, Asian, East European, and Middle East Studies. We aim to publish books that add meaningfully to conversations, or start new ones. Although we are a small publishing house, we consistently achieve coverage for our books in mainstream outlets including the BBC,&nbsp;The Guardian,&nbsp;Financial Times, and&nbsp;The Sunday Times.&nbsp;In the past year, our titles have been shortlisted for the following prestigious international awards: Orwell Prize,&nbsp;Los Angeles Times&nbsp;Book Prize,&nbsp;Financial TimesBest Business Book Award, André Simon Food &amp; Drink Awards, Bread &amp; Roses Radical Publishing Award, Gladstone History Prize, and the Templer Book Prize for Military History.As a production assistant, you will be reporting directly to our Production Director and will play an essential role at every stage of production, assisting on both general-interest and academic books. As we are a close-knit team, you will also gain insight into Editorial, Sales &amp; Marketing and Publicity, working closely with those colleagues. Responsibilities<ul><li>Taking the lead on author management during production;</li><li>Checking and marking up proof corrections;</li><li>Liaising with our production partners, e.g. printers, typesetters, proofreaders &amp; indexers;</li><li>Commissioning maps to illustrate our books;</li><li>Managing our files for eBooks, other electronic platforms &amp; marketing assets;</li><li>Commissioning cover designs for press review copies;</li><li>Text production for paperback editions.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, and experience<ul><li>Knowledge of and interest in global current affairs</li><li>Excellent written communication skills, and a good eye for detail</li><li>Outstanding levels of organisation and capacity for independent work</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to learn fast in a small team</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat</li></ul> Hurst has a hybrid working model. The role can be based anywhere, including fully office-based if preferred, but at a minimum you must be able to work in person in at Somerset House in Central London twice a week. Please note: we can only consider candidates with the permanent right to work in the UK.To apply, please send CV and covering letter to our Production Director,&nbsp;Daisy Leitch, via the 'Apply' button. 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;

Hurst Publishers

Production assistant

Fashion in Film Festival 2025 – Grounded: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature Location: Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London This is a&nbsp;part-time, freelance role&nbsp;totalling 22 days at £135/day between March and July 2025, based at&nbsp;Central Saint Martins, UAL. We are seeking a&nbsp;Marketing Coordinator&nbsp;to support Fashion in Film Festival’s public engagement, communications, and audience outreach.Our latest edition, Grounded, is an imaginative response to the ongoing climate and ecological crisis. Our exciting programme harnesses the power of cinema to explore the intricate connections between fashion, the human body, and nature—both real and imagined. The festival will be hosted by leading arts and culture venues in London, South West England and Scotland between May and October 2025. &nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the festival’s marketing campaign, including press release, newsletters and social media assets</li><li>Assist with the production of any print materials</li><li>Work closely with technical coordinator to create digital assets</li><li>Develop and implement a marketing strategy to drive audience participation across London, South West England and Scotland</li><li>Liaise with venues, press, other festival stakeholders, and local outreach officers</li><li>Create a compelling sponsor deck to support funding and partnerships</li><li>Prioritise&nbsp;Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)&nbsp;in all festival marketing activities</li></ul> About you<ul><li>Demonstrate experience in marketing, communications, or audience development, preferably within fashion, film, or cultural events</li><li>Strong knowledge of digital marketing, social media, and press relations</li><li>Excellent writing and communication skills</li><li>Ability to engage diverse audiences and align with EDI-focused outreach</li><li>Proactive, organised, and able to work independently</li></ul>&nbsp;How to apply:Send your CV and a brief cover letter (200-300 words) outlining your experience and ideas for engaging diverse audiences to the email address via the Apply button by 17 March 2025.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.

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