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Closing date: 6th May 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based outside of London (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a communications assistant to join our dynamic and creative communications team.We publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing.John Murray Press publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. Our authors include Billy Connolly, David Attenborough, Matthew Syed, Andrea Wulf, Akala, Mick Herron, Jen Sincero, Miriam Margolyes, Frankie Boyle, Fiona Mozley, Jonathan Freedland and Susie Dent. John Murray Press is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doing<ul><li>As comms assistant, you'll provide administrative support to the publicity and marketing team to facilitate the smooth running of the department.</li><li>You will also be flexibly involved in supporting campaigns, including liaising with authors and retailers, creating proofs and assets and assisting with media outreach.</li><li>You’ll have the opportunity to work across all our imprints, encompassing a range of bestselling and prize-winning publishing from exciting debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, and thought-provoking non-fiction. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with your communications team and colleagues from across the division, your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Handling enquiries/requests from media, authors, customers and general public.</li><li>Researching and coordinating information for publicity and marketing presentations.</li><li>Assisting with events.</li><li>Providing administrative support including organising meetings and travel, minute taking, budget administration, updating records, circulating and updating review lists, filing and circulating cuttings, sending out proofs and press releases and more.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You don’t need to have previous publishing experience to excel in this role.</li><li>The ideal candidate will be passionate about books; bring creativity and enthusiasm to the role; possess exceptional communication skills; be highly organised with great attention to detail and an understanding of the media and digital landscape is also desirable.</li></ul> 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>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;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.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>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Communications assistant (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 9am on 2 June 2025Salary: £90,000 Per Annum &nbsp;We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and&nbsp;neurodiverse&nbsp;conditions.Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking a Finance Director to join our Finance team. This is a key role within the Executive Leadership team, with accountability for Finance, Procurement and IT at the Globe. You will work collaboratively with the CEO and Executive leadership team to drive strong business as usual delivery, and provide provide balanced insight to Executive Leadership Team and the Senior Leadership Group so that they can take responsibility for questioning routines and rituals, and for streamlining processes that improve efficiency.&nbsp;The Finance Director is the lead on the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and is a key part of other relevant committees. You will also attend and report at Board meetings, developing strong working relationships with Board members, the Artistic Director, Executive Leadership members, members of the Senior Leadership Group (SLG), the Finance and Procurement team, the Globe’s IT contractor, and colleagues throughout the Globe. &nbsp;The skills:<ul><li>Chartered Accountant.</li><li>Extensive Director level business experience in a complex organisation.</li><li>A strategic thinker with entrepreneurial instincts</li><li>Demonstrable experience in managing contracts.</li><li>Experience within the charities sector including understanding of the relevant accounting, taxation and other regulatory requirements this presents.</li><li>Empathy with the work, aims and mission of the Globe including an appreciation of the balance between the charitable purpose and commercial imperatives.</li><li>An effective and flexible leadership and management style with demonstrable ability to inspire, motivate, coach and develop a team.</li><li>Credibility and authority to work effectively and liaise internally with senior staff and externally with Trustees and other stakeholders.</li><li>An excellent negotiator and influencer with string emotional intelligence and good communication skills.</li><li>Analytical problem-solving ability with the appetite and energy to evaluate, challenge and change the status quo.</li><li>Experience in financial and risk compliance and governance issues.</li><li>Accessible and inclusive report writing and presentation skills demonstrated as a part of Board level reporting.</li><li>Positive, determined, pragmatic, and resilient – able to inspire confidence and respect.</li><li>The ability to work flexibly in a creative, fast-moving environment and understand the importance of artistic risk taking and to respond positively to it.</li><li>Experience in, or a personal interest in the arts, heritage/museum, or creative industries.</li><li>Experience of managing IT contracts or IT staff.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;The team:The Finance Department provides timely and accurate financial information to key stakeholders while protecting Shakespeare’s Globe assets and ensures compliance with laws and regulations in relation to financial and taxation matters. Serving as a key partner on topics requiring economic, financial and value for money inputs and expertise, the Finance Department manages Accounting and Financial Reporting, Tax, Banking Relationships, Procurement, Financial Risk Management, Contracts, Management Reporting, and external audit partners &nbsp;Shakespeare’s Globe:We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all. &nbsp;To apply:For more information, please download the job description via the Apply button. To apply, please complete the online application form by 9:00am on 2 June 2025. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Shakespeare's Globe

Finance director

Closing date: Monday 12 May 2025 at 10amInterviews: Tuesday 27 May or Thursday 29 May 2025. Interviews will be held in-person at the Arts Council’s central London office.Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)Salary: £29,092 &nbsp;per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.&nbsp;Location: London (The role will be based at the office base listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) &nbsp;We are seeking a proactive personal assistant for the London Area Director.To succeed in this role, you will have senior level administrative experience in a similar role. You will have managed a busy diary with many conflicting demands in a fast-moving environment and you will need to have experience of governance work – organising and managing committee meetings and drafting minutes to a publishable standard.You will be highly organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise, as well as exercise effective judgement when managing complex tasks. Experience and/or a good understanding of the public sector and/or arts and culture sector is desirable.The role will be hybrid (office/working from home) however you will be required to attend and manage in-person meetings regularly in London. &nbsp;Interviews will be held in-person at the central London office.&nbsp;Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website <a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>Disabled people, those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, and people under 30 are under-represented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/working-us/benefits" target="_blank">here</a>.Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application&nbsp;<a href="https://artscouncilengland-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/catherine_kane_artscouncil_org_uk/Eb75zAi8uDxFhhBbkFOmReABiLZsa5eqio-1OeGns5lgLA?e=gbgIFG" target="_blank">guidance</a> and more about our commitment to diversity on our website <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/developing-creativity-and-culture/diversity" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. &nbsp;Job ref: LL63Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Arts Council England

Personal assistant to the London area director

Closing date for applications: 6pm Monday 5 May 2025Salary: £25,500Interviews: First round 8 May 2025 online; second round 13 May 2025 in person in London. Fuel is looking for a brilliant Executive &amp; Fundraising Assistant to help drive the creative engine behind some of the UK’s most exciting live performance; join a company that fuels bold ideas, playful performance, and radical collaboration.Fuel leads the field in independent producing in the UK’s live performance sector, working with brilliant artists to explore the big questions of our times, shining a light on how we relate to each other and the world around us, and telling untold stories by under-represented voices. From theatres to car parks, from schools to public spaces, Fuel produces high quality new theatre that reaches diverse audiences across the UK and internationally. Fuel collaborates with outstanding theatre makers with fresh perspectives and approaches who produce shows, performances or experiences which have direct and playful relationships with their audiences.Fuel is celebrated for its pioneering producing model that develops innovative ideas through attentive collaboration, a spirit of curiosity, and an emphasis on trust. Fuel has developed a reputation for spirited and surprising new theatre, deep relationships with a wide range of artists, and passionate commitment to inclusion and care for young and diverse audiences.&nbsp;Fuel was founded in 2004 and is led by Kate McGrath. Since its story began, Fuel has produced shows, festivals, films, installations, podcasts, apps and books. In doing so, Fuel has supported the artistic development of over 120 lead artists or companies and reached more than 1.5 million people, live and digitally, hosted over a hundred internships and been recognised with awards for its work. Fuel is currently working with artists and companies including Khalid Abdalla, Will Adamsdale, Jay Bernard, Common Wealth, Inua Ellams, Charlie Josephine, Lucian Msamati, Racheal Ofori, Toby Olié, Joelle Taylor, Uninvited Guests and Melanie Wilson.&nbsp;Our ValuesCreativity&nbsp;Producing is creating something new in collaboration with others. In producing we seek to embolden, support and celebrate the creativity of everyone we work with and for.&nbsp;Curiosity&nbsp;The discovery of the new relies on curiosity. It is at the heart of how we work as a team, keeping us open to surprises, risks and learning, and we celebrate it in the artists and colleagues we collaborate with.&nbsp;&nbsp;TrustTrust is the foundation on which people take risks and collaborate productively. We work hard to build trust by delivering on our promises, and we invite our audiences to trust us as we invite them to be part of a magical moment of live collaboration.&nbsp;RepresentationPerformance is representation and we believe the people who make it and experience it should be representative of the diversity of the world we live in. We seek to break down barriers and enable everyone to participate freely in cultural life.&nbsp;LearningOnly through taking risks, and learning from our successes and our mistakes, can we create genuinely insightful and affecting work. We believe listening and learning can enable everyone we work with to achieve their potential.&nbsp;&nbsp;SustainabilityWe are working towards a zero waste, zero carbon future and are committed to massive reduction in the carbon cost of our work. We believe it is possible and essential to create art without further harming the earth for future generations.&nbsp;Our Current ProgrammeOur programme this year encompasses brand new commissions and collaborations with artists, partners and communities across the UK and beyond, as well as touring recent successes including Nowhere by Khalid Abdalla and There’s a Bear on My Chair&nbsp;by Toby Olié.Digital work includes Dreaming Species, an online listening experience by Melanie Wilson and Fuelling Change, a podcast series by Fuel’s Artistic Director &amp; CEO Kate McGrath.Fuel is proud to work in collaboration with a brilliant cohort of artists and a range of partner organisations to create this programme across the UK and beyond.&nbsp;Job DescriptionFuel is looking for an enthusiastic and attentive Executive &amp; Fundraising Assistant to join the team. The Executive &amp; Fundraising Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director, including secretarial support for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO. They will administrate the stewardship of Fuel’s donors and funders and support excellent communication between donors and the Artistic Director &amp; CEO.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Executive &amp; Fundraising Assistant will work within the company’s core values of curiosity, creativity, trust, representation, sustainability and learning.&nbsp;We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age. We actively welcome applications from those currently under-represented in the arts sector. Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK.&nbsp;Your line manager will be: Assistant Producer (currently Executive Assistant &amp; Assistant Producer)&nbsp;Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesPersonal Assistant Duties<ul><li>Managing the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s diary, ensuring the smooth running of her schedule and most efficient use of her time.</li><li>Providing administrative and secretarial support for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO, including preparing and sharing meeting minutes, drafting correspondence and invitations and proof reading.</li><li>Providing administrative support for the Executive Director relating to fundraising and core company operations. </li><li>Arranging meetings, booking meeting rooms as required.</li><li>Preparing papers and briefings for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO in advance of meetings.</li><li>Arranging and booking travel and accommodation for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO, compiling travel itineraries where required.</li><li>Managing email inbox and maintaining the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s filing system.</li><li>Maintaining regular archiving of the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s inbox.</li><li>Compiling invitations to shows, sharings, pitches of new work, requests for collaboration, and newsletters from Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s two inboxes into one readable Appendix with drafted replies and suggestions, and upon the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s response, turning around replies promptly.</li><li>Developing and maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s activities, networks and responsibilities, and providing assistance where required.</li><li>Processing expenses and per diems where relevant for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO.</li><li>Booking theatre tickets for the Artistic Director &amp; CEO as required.</li></ul>Fundraising and Communications Duties<ul><li>Acting as a key point of contact on behalf of the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director with a wide range of contacts including artists, partners, funders and individual donors.</li><li>Working closely with the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director on the implementation of our Individual Giving campaigns, including the Big Give.</li><li>Planning and delivering cultivation events and press nights, with the support of the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director.</li><li>Working closely with the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director on the management of VIP relationships including researching donor prospects, updating databases and CRM, and drafting correspondence to potential and current donors and funders. </li><li>Maximising cultivation opportunities by briefing the team on prospective supporters attending events.</li><li>Drafting letters to individual donors and funders on behalf of the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director.</li><li>Supporting the Artistic Director &amp; CEO and Executive Director with applications to trusts and foundations and statutory sources including research, proof reading, data and information collection and collating PDFs of supporting documents as needed.</li><li>Ensuring information flows quickly and accurately, supporting excellent communication between the Artistic Director &amp; CEO, Executive Director and the rest of the team.</li></ul>Other Responsibilities&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Arranging leaving parties, leaving gifts, festive meals, and other hospitality as required.</li><li>Coordinating meeting requirements for Board meetings.</li><li>Merging and assembling documents into a single PDF ahead of Board meetings.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Booking theatre tickets for donors, funders and VIPs, Fuel press nights and cultivation events and other Fuel events.</li><li>Attending regular meetings with members of the team as required by the Artistic Director &amp; CEO or line manager.</li><li>Attending relevant Fuel work in progress, previews and press nights.</li><li>Attending relevant events, press nights etc. as an ambassador for Fuel. </li><li>Adhering to Fuel’s policies and procedures and contributing to making sure they are up to date and implemented.</li><li>Identifying questions as they arise in the Artistic Director &amp; CEO’s absence, seeking advice, and handing over to the Executive Director, Head of Finance or Senior Producers as appropriate. </li><li>Contributing to the work and overall running of Fuel as a member of the team.</li><li>Undertaking any other duties as reasonably requested by the Artistic Director &amp; CEO, Executive Director or their line manager.</li></ul>This list is indicative rather than comprehensive, and flexibility to the job role and tasks is required.&nbsp;Experience and SkillsEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and oral.</li><li>The ability to work sensitively with a wide range of people from varied backgrounds.</li><li>The ability to work discreetly with confidential information.</li><li>The ability to forward plan, predict and use initiative in managing busy schedules.</li><li>An understanding of the importance of attention to detail and a rigorous work ethic.</li><li>Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Office).</li><li>The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li></ul>Desired&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of managing a donor database.</li><li>Fundraising experience in an independent live performance company or arts organisation with national reach.</li><li>Familiarity with Fuel's projects and the artists we work with.</li><li>An understanding of and a passion for contemporary theatre.</li><li>An understanding of the wider arts sector in the UK.</li></ul>&nbsp;Terms and ApplicationClosing date: 6pm Monday 5 May 2025Interviews: First round 8 May 2025 online; second round 13 May 2025 in person in London. &nbsp;Salary and Benefits<ul><li>Permanent contract.</li><li>Full Time. We are open to discussing flexible working.</li><li>Starting salary £25,500 per year, FT.</li><li>Fuel offers a designated stakeholder pension scheme.</li><li>Fuel is interested in and keen to support ongoing professional development and will work closely with the post-holder to ensure that their needs in this area are met.</li><li>Fuel offers a training budget and can offer mentoring support.</li></ul>Hours<ul><li>40 hours per week.</li><li>Core hours are 10am-3pm, with some flexibility around starting and finishing times for a total of 8 hours per day (for example, 10am-6pm, 9am-5pm, or 8am-4pm). Due to the nature of this role, the start and finishing times need to be agreed with their line manager or Artistic Director &amp; CEO. </li><li>Some evening and weekend work will be required. Fuel operates a Time Off in Lieu system.</li></ul>Base<ul><li>Hybrid working, part from home, part from office, part from where activity happens. This role requires frequent presence in the office, and on location where work is produced, or events take place. </li><li>At present we have office space in London at Somerset House. For this role, we welcome applications equally from candidates based outside of London.</li></ul>Holiday<ul><li>25 days per year plus bank holidays. After two years' service this may be increased by one extra day per year, up to a maximum of 30 days.</li></ul>Probationary Period<ul><li>12 weeks</li></ul>Notice Period<ul><li>10 weeks</li></ul>General NotesThis Job Pack is indicative rather than comprehensive, and flexibility to the job role and tasks is required. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from under-represented backgrounds.&nbsp;How to ApplyYou can find the application pack with information, a form and full details on how to apply by clicking the Apply button.Please submit your application by e-mail to arrive by&nbsp;6pm Monday 5 May 2025 (email address found via Apply button).Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We want you to complete your application in a way that is comfortable for you. We will accept video and audio files that answer the questions listed in the application form. Please ensure your video or audio file is no longer than 5 minutes.&nbsp;Shortlisted candidates that are based outside London can request travel costs reimbursement if attending an in-person interview.We will circulate interview questions in advance of interviews.&nbsp;Information SessionWe are holding drop-in online question &amp; answer session on Thursday 24 April from 3-4pm. If you would like to attend, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@fueltheatre.com" target="_blank">admin@fueltheatre.com</a> and we will send you the Zoom invitation link. Please let us know if you have any access requirements for this session.If you have any questions about the job pack, forms or process, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@fueltheatre.com" target="_blank">admin@fueltheatre.com</a>.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the role, please contact Angela Bryan-Brown, Executive Assistant &amp; Assistant Producer&nbsp;<a href="mailto:angela@fueltheatre.com" target="_blank">angela@fueltheatre.com</a>.

Fuel Theatre

Executive & fundraising assistant

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 5th May 2025 BSTRole: Full-Time&nbsp;Salary: £27,215 - £35,850 (depending on experience)Location: Wolverhampton Join Usborne’s creative team in Wolverhampton and help design books that spark wonder—from sticker adventures and novelty flaps to wipe-clean learning and vibrant puzzles. If you’ve got flair, originality, and a love of great design, we’d love to see what you can do.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 Holly Bourne and Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé – with everything from Magic Painting to Politics for Beginners in between. &nbsp;You can see our books here at&nbsp;<a href="https://usborne.com/gb/" target="_blank">usborne.com</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.&nbsp;The DepartmentYou will be part of a team of writer/editors and designers in our Wolverhampton office who create a wide variety of books including sticker books, puzzle books, activity books, sound books, reference books, and jigsaws. You can see some of the books our team create here:<ul><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/wipe-clean-easter-activities-9781801319164" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/wipe-clean-easter-activities-9781801319164</a> </li><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/big-activity-book-dinosaurs-9781836041177" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/big-activity-book-dinosaurs-9781836041177</a></li><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-scratch-activities-under-the-sea-9781805076964" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-scratch-activities-under-the-sea-9781805076964</a></li></ul>&nbsp;The RoleAs a designer no two days will be the same. You will get to engage your creative skills working with talented writers and fantastic artists, from thinking up new novelty and sticker books, working out books with peep through holes or ingenious flaps or maybe creating activities to help young children learn to read and write. You will be working on an amazing range of imaginative books, with design that makes books jump off the shelf and make people want to read them.We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and creative designer, with strong drawing skills, a flair for design, typography, illustration and most importantly a passion for creativity. You will need to work well under your own direction and with a creative team, developing eye-catching, fascinating books.&nbsp;ExperienceYou may have just graduated from your studies in a design-led course, or you may have a couple of years of experience in a similar design role but be looking for the next step in your career. Whichever it is, you must have a good working knowledge of Adobe CC - InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and have a passion for great design.Our department is a busy one so the ability to juggle projects, communicate well within and outside of the team and be able to adapt to changes in direction is a must.&nbsp;Location and BenefitsThis role is based in our Wolverhampton office and we work a 35-hour working week, where after a successful initial induction period (where we require new staff to work in the office for 4 days per week) we then operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, which optimises our opportunities for creative collaboration and contact with our colleagues.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement increasing with service to 30 days after 5 years.</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>Enhanced Family Friendly benefits.</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day.</li><li>Rewards and Discount services and shopping.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books.</li></ul>&nbsp;Recruitment ProcessUnfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to permanently live and work in the UK at the point of application.You will be asked to submit selected examples of your work as PDF's via email as part of the selection process (full instructions given). We anticipate conducting first interviews in person with shortlisted candidates starting the week commencing 19th May. A design test and subsequent interview will take place with finalists in early/mid-June.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.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.&nbsp;AI noticeThe use of AI has become more prevalent in recruitment application answers and content and whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, we'd like to see your original ideas and creativity in your portfolio, not work that has been generated by an AI tool.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Non-Fiction Children's book designer – Wolverhampton

Salary: £25,000 &nbsp;Passionate about beauty, fashion and performance marketing?Lo Digital is a boutique Affiliate and Performance Marketing agency, founded by multi award-winning marketer Chikay Lo. With over 12 years of proven success in luxury and beauty eCommerce, Lo Digital has built a reputation for delivering exceptional ROI through carefully curated affiliate programs – all without compromising on brand. At Lo Digital, we work with a smaller number of clients so we become a true extension of our client's team - they are never just a number to us. We are obsessed about the brands and sectors that we work across.We’re now looking for a bright, organised and enthusiastic Affiliate Account Assistant to join our small but mighty team. Reporting into the Affiliate Account Manager - This is the perfect opportunity for someone early in their marketing career who’s excited to learn the ropes of affiliate marketing and grow their experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.&nbsp;We work with the likes of Rixo, Rat &amp; Boa, Vieve and Kiki McDonough with lots of other exciting brands coming up in the pipeline. At Lo Digital, we prioritise supporting female-founded brands. &nbsp;<h3>What You’ll Be Doing</h3><ul><li>Supporting the Affiliate Account Manager in day-to-day tasks</li><li>Assisting with admin tasks including dashboard changes, publisher approvals and data pulling.</li><li>Helping to manage relationships with affiliate partners and networks</li><li>Updating internal documents and campaign trackers</li><li>Scheduling and sending affiliate newsletters and communications</li><li>Researching potential new affiliate partners</li><li>Supporting performance analysis and test-and-learn activities</li><li>Sitting in on client and partner calls to learn how we build strong programs</li></ul> &nbsp;<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3><ul><li>A strong interest in digital marketing (bonus if you’re familiar with affiliate marketing but this is not a prerequisite!)</li><li>Highly analytical and numbers based - this is a MUST</li><li>Super organised with great attention to detail</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude - we are a small team so a 'hands-on and get stuck in' mentality is crucial</li><li>Have a genuine passion for the verticals we work across (Beauty/fashion and wellbeing) and up to date with trends in these spaces</li><li>Comfortable using spreadsheets and learning new digital tools</li><li>Eagerness to learn from industry experts and grow within the agency</li></ul> &nbsp;<h3>What You’ll Get</h3><ul><li>Hands-on training in affiliate marketing from leaders in the industry</li><li>Experience working with well-known brands across beauty, fashion and lifestyle as well as up and coming independent brands</li><li>Exposure to high-performing marketing strategies and tools</li><li>A supportive, boutique agency culture with real opportunities to grow</li><li>Flexible hours and remote working</li><li>We offer summer Friday working hours with 1pm finish June-August</li><li>5% pension contribution</li><li>21 days holiday plus 1 extra day per year of service capped at 25 days</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Lo Digital LTD

Affiliate account assistant

Closing date: 7 May 2025 at 10amSalary: £35,000 - £36,750First&nbsp;Conversations are likely to take place w/c 12 May 2025.Department/Team: DevelopmentResponsible to: Associate Director, Trusts and FoundationsContract: PermanentLocation: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (min 3 office days)Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week, Monday-FridayThe Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post &nbsp;In this vital fundraising role, you’ll craft compelling cases for support, steward meaningful donor relationships, and play a key part in securing the funding that keeps our independent, iconic theatre thriving.The Trusts and Foundations Manager is responsible for securing income from trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations across both revenue and capital targets, managing a portfolio as well as developing new relationships, and supporting the Associate Director, Trusts and Foundations by taking a lead role in the stewardship and cultivation of trusts and foundations in line with The Old Vic's fundraising strategy.The Trusts and Foundations Manager works alongside the Associate Director, Trusts and Foundations and Senior Proposal Writer, within the Development team, which fundraises for The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000 (a registered charity). Its remit is to raise voluntary funds for the theatre from individuals, companies and charitable trusts and foundations.The team comprises Development Director, Associate Director, Trusts and Foundations, Senior Proposal Writer, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Head of Corporate Development, Corporate Development Manager, Corporate Development Officer, Head of Events, Events Manager, Head of Individual Giving, Senior Philanthropy Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Individual Giving Officer and Senior Development Operations Manager.The Old Vic Trust receives no government subsidy and is reliant on fundraising and ticket sales for its annual income. Areas of responsibilityThe Trust and Foundations Manager will be responsible for:Raising Income<ul><li>Working with the Associate Director, Trusts and Foundations to develop strategy and deliver annual revenue and capital targets, and to assist with more complex, large-scale applications.</li><li>Building relationships with Trustees and key contacts at charitable trusts through strategic cultivation (creating invitations, liaising with the Events team and other event admin) and information sharing (organising mailings and reporting).</li><li>Researching and developing compelling funding applications to existing donors, and new prospects, giving at the 4 and 5 figure level.</li></ul>Strategy &amp; Development<ul><li>Working with the Associate Director, Trusts and Foundations to identify and develop new income streams and build the funding pipeline.</li><li>Managing an annual schedule of applications, developing cultivation plans and tracking progress.</li><li>Coordinating across departments at The Old Vic to collate information for dynamic funding proposals and reports.</li><li>Maintaining detailed and accurate database (Tessitura) and digital records to ensure actions are recorded and followed up.</li><li>Overseeing the content of the Trusts and Foundations webpage, ensuring it is updated regularly.</li></ul>Stewardship and Relationship Building<ul><li>Managing the stewardship of a portfolio of donors, using a wide range of mechanisms to retain and develop their involvement with the Theatre, including tailored reports, phone calls, regular mailings, ticket bookings and meetings.</li><li>Understanding and communicating projects and programmes, creating dynamic funding reports for trusts, foundations and other grant-making organisations.</li><li>Providing excellent customer care by responding to queries swiftly and effectively, being a friendly and professional point of contact and maintaining good relationships with all contacts.</li><li>Working collaboratively with colleagues across The Old Vic and building effective internal relationships.</li><li>Working with the Development Events team to deliver a range of events for trust and foundation contacts.</li><li>Supporting Development colleagues by working at occasional evening and weekend events.</li></ul>Administration, budgeting and compliance<ul><li>Assisting the Associate Director, Trusts and Foundations to meet an agreed annual revenue target and monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure.</li><li>Co-ordinating the administration needs of the Trusts and Foundations team with support from the Senior Development Operations Manager, including updating the sub-team’s tracking systems and organising mailings, events and meetings.</li><li>Processing donations accurately and acknowledging receipt of all grants promptly.</li><li>Maintaining excellent donor and prospect history records by updating the team’s tracking systems, including Tessitura.</li><li>Ensure activities are compliant with the Fundraising Code of Practice and GDPR.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Substantial and proven track record in managing a portfolio of funders, meeting income targets and an awareness of fundraising best practice</li><li>Ability to write a compelling case for support and communicate this effectively through both face-to-face presentations and written copy</li><li>Knowledge of the T&amp;F landscape and of the wider arts or fundraising sectors</li><li>Experience of using venue software Tessitura or other fundraising software</li><li>Excellent track record of stewardship and building relationships with donors</li><li>Experience working to – and achieving – financial targets and KPIs</li><li>Natural organisational skills, demonstrable from previous experience</li><li>Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines with competing demands.</li><li>Able to liaise confidently and diplomatically both externally and internally at all levels</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

The Old Vic Theatre

Trusts & foundations manager

Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday 6th May 2025Contract length:&nbsp;Fixed term contract initially for two years (with potential to extend depending on the outcome of the Heritage Fund Delivery Stage funding application) until May 2027Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)Location: Hybrid / based in St George the Martyr 3 days per weekSalary: £50,000 p.a.Annual leave allowance: 25 days of annual leave per year, plus public holidays Play a key role in the delivery of St George the Martyr's future – creating a welcoming, active and inclusive church that engages people traditionally under-served by heritage.Situated on Queen Square, Bloomsbury, St George the Martyr is an architecturally significant Grade II* listed church associated with two significant architects, Nicholas Hawksmoor and Samuel Sanders Teulon, and an important part of London’s Georgian and Victorian heritage.After participating in the National Lottery Heritage Fund-funded (Heritage Fund) Camden 4 Project (NM-21-00156) and the broader South Camden Strategic Review (NM-22-00338), the Parochial Church Council (PCC) is ready to deliver its vision for the future of St George the Martyr, including saving its architecturally significant Grade II* listed church. Situated on Queen Square, Bloomsbury, this important part of London’s Georgian heritage is at significant risk following the partial collapse of its important Hawksmoor ceiling in 2018 and its temporary repair in 2019.&nbsp; The permanent restoration of the decorated ceiling will be catalyst for a wider Project of renewal and public engagement, which will secure the church’s future.&nbsp;The PCC has outlined capital development plans addressing urgent repairs to the ceiling, enhancing the public spaces, creating new facilities, and widening audiences. This will be achieved during a proposed 24-month development phase which includes development of capital and interpretation plans, and activity and business planning.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a Client Project Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of our vision for the future of St George the Martyr, and creating a welcoming, active and inclusive church that engages people traditionally under-served by heritage.You will be responsible for managing and coordinating all areas of the PCC’s activity in the Development Stage of the capital project, supporting a team of specialist consultants and the Design Team. Responsibilities<ul><li>You will oversee and manage the development of the Project following a successful bid for Development Stage funding from the Heritage Fund and provide&nbsp;effective leadership to both the internal and external project team.</li><li>Working with a team of external consultants, you will oversee the work of the multi-disciplinary Project team and ensure that the St George the Martyr’s interests are represented and correctly managed throughout the duration of the Project.</li><li>You will lead and manage the commissioning of professional services within the internal project team and&nbsp;oversee the procurement of consultants for design and construction works.</li><li>You will be responsible for financial management of capital&nbsp;income and expenditure budget and ensure&nbsp;adequate arrangements are in place to manage risk and provide Project assurance to the Project Board.</li><li>You will raise the profile of the Project through active engagement and management of Project stakeholders and partners.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A degree or equivalent experience, a recognised project management qualification (e.g., APM, RICS, PRINCE2), and excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple project elements simultaneously.</li><li>A demonstrable experience of managing heritage-focused capital projects with budgets over £3m&nbsp;funded by the Heritage Fund, as well as a working knowledge of methods of investigation and specialist conservation work and maintenance.&nbsp;You will have a good understanding of procurement processes&nbsp;and be skilled in writing tender reports.</li><li>Knowledge of and passion for London’s heritage with at least a working knowledge of the Church of England and its role in London’s faith landscape.</li><li>Strong facilitation skills, with experience in leading workshops and co-creation sessions.</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion, with&nbsp;experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.</li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>Saint George the Martyr is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications in written, audio, or video format. How to ApplyThe recruitment is managed by Counterculture Partnership LLP.The full job description and person specification can be found via the Apply button.To make an application, please send a CV and covering letter of no more than two pages outlining what skills and experience you’d bring to this project and why you’d excel at this role. Please email applications to the email address found via the Apply button.We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to our mission to meet the needs of mind, body and soul in the heart of London through securing the legacy and future of this beautiful Grade II* listed building.If you have any enquires, questions or require adjustments please contact <a href="mailto:magda@counterculturellp.com" target="_blank">magda@counterculturellp.com</a>.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Saint George the Martyr

Client project manager

Closing date for applications: 10th May 2025 at 11.59pmStart Date: May 2025Salary: £26,250 - £30,000 per annum (subject to experience)​Love systems, structure, and the magic of live experiences? Join a global team where operational excellence meets creative ambition.Charcoalblue is widely regarded as the most exciting and innovative theatre, acoustics, and experience consultancy in the world. We specialise in the performing arts, live entertainment, media, technology, education, experiential, hospitality, workplace and cultural sectors. ​​We imagine, design, and deliver captivating spaces that entertain, educate, and transform individuals through collective experiences. Guided by listening, collaboration, and a passion for innovation, excellence, emotion, and theatricality, we strive to create extraordinary moments. ​Since our inception in the UK in 2004, Charcoalblue is now the largest organization of its kind, delivering projects to every corner of the globe. We operate as a cohesive and collaborative team with studios in London and Bristol in the UK, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco in the US, and Melbourne in Australia.​Description&nbsp;of Role ​This is an exciting opportunity to join our global systems team, part of our Operations Team.&nbsp;As the Systems Assistant, you will report to the Director of Operations and provide essential support to Charcoalblue’s five Business Units and the Business Support Team. You will be providing support for the administration of Charcoalblue systems, including Project Information Management (PIM) System, ISO Quality Management System, and our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. &nbsp;Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining our Health &amp; Safety policies and processes, and ensuring and maintaining overall system and operational compliance. You are ideal for this position if you are looking to gain experience in a systems administration/data management role.​​Key Responsibilities ​<ul><li>​Support the Director of Operations with the delivery of several systems used across the business.</li><li>​Assist in the implementation, user support, and management of Charcoalblue systems including Project Information Management (PIM) System, ISO9001 Quality Management Systems,</li><li>​Coordinate and schedule annual reviews, internal audits, updates of system policies (Including our AI policy) and documentation.</li><li>Support of general Health &amp; Safety policies and processes, including CHAS – Health &amp; Safety assessment &amp; SSIP Compliance</li><li>Managing policies relating to building regulations in alignment with the Building Safety Act and Construction (Design &amp; Management) regulations 2015.</li><li>Ensure system records are correctly maintained</li><li>Assist with integrating the benefits of ISO9001 across the company</li><li>Coordination with internal, regional Health &amp; Safety representatives</li><li>Respond to queries regarding compliance with the regulations</li><li>Research into new tools requested by users from across the business</li><li>Maintain our library of legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and relevant standards across all regions; Periodically check for updates &amp; archive out of date regulations</li></ul>This list is not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to alteration over time.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceWe value diverse experiences and educational backgrounds. If you meet most of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply. At Charcoalblue, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. &nbsp;Essential<ul><li>Professional experience in systems administration, data management, business operations support, or related field.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Understanding of ISO9001, Health &amp; Safety compliance, or other regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Basic understanding of project management principles is advantageous.</li><li>Experience working within a professional services or design consultancy environment is preferred; interest or experience in the theatrical or experiential field is a plus.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience​<ul><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling data.</li><li>Clear and professional communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external partners.</li><li>Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes quickly.</li><li>Proactive approach to continuous improvement and professional development.</li><li>Ability to develop connections with colleagues and clients based on trust and inclusivity.</li><li>Clear and persuasive communication when presenting ideas and negotiating outcomes.</li><li>Creative thinking and problem-solving, evaluating multiple solutions.</li><li>Demonstrated ownership and accountability in decision-making and task completion.</li><li>Understanding of business functions, operations, and their impact on commercial success. &nbsp;</li></ul>Employment Details&nbsp;This role is being offered as a permanent, full-time role of 40 hours per week. Our standard full-time working week is 40 hours, flexible between 8am and 8pm Monday-Friday, plus an hour per day (unpaid) for lunch, with an understanding that flexible working hours will apply to meet our clients’ needs and to accommodate the company’s global time zones. Charcoalblue does not provide for the payment of overtime. The nature of the job and the Partnership’s business could occasionally entail some work outside normal working hours.There is a three-month probationary period for permanent roles. We are currently working in a hybrid working model, with a minimum of one day per week in one of our UK studios (London or Bristol). Additionally, some site visits and project meetings may be in person, as required.&nbsp;We will provide you with the necessary IT hardware and software to enable you to carry out your role successfully in line with your duties.Please note, the successful applicant must be based in the UK to effectively meet the current needs of our work and local team, and you should be able and willing to travel to external meetings and our UK studio/s regularly as required, with notice. Annual Leave EntitlementTake-What-You-Need (TWYN) Leave Policy:With prior arrangement, there is an opportunity for employees to benefit from additional paid leave days over their statutory holiday/annual leave allowance. You will receive 20 days’ annual leave minimum per annum (prorated in the first year and also prorated in a part-time position), plus statutory Bank Holidays. We traditionally close our studios between Christmas and New Year’s Day, resulting in an additional average 4-5 holiday days per annum. Employee Benefits To support you in successful hybrid/distributed working, you will receive a laptop and any other associated IT peripherals required for the role upon you joining Charcoalblue. Following successful completion of your three-month probationary period, you will be eligible to participate in our company benefits package, including:<ul><li>Charcoalblue’s annual bonus scheme, subject to the Partnership’s performance year on year.</li><li>Charcoalblue’s pension auto-enrolment scheme.</li><li>An allocation of live event tickets per month, offered to encourage you to immerse yourself in the live events industry as far as possible.</li><li>A contribution to your home internet and home utilities to enable you to work from home effectively in line with our distributed working model.</li><li>Upon successful completion of your second year, you will be eligible to join our Private Health Insurance plan, in line with our company policy.</li><li>Other benefits are accumulative as you progress with the company.</li></ul> Salary: The salary range for this role is £26,250 - £30,000 per annum (subject to experience) for a 40-hour week. Please state your salary expectations in your covering letter in line with your experience. Charcoalblue intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay is one part of the total rewards that Charcoalblue provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Charcoalblue provides a robust benefits package to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit our website’s careers page for more details. To applyTo apply, please complete the online application form and submit a short CV (1-2 pages max.) and a cover letter.We look forward to receiving your application.&nbsp;We will only accept applications via our online system. Interviews will either be held in person at our London or Bristol Studio, or remotely (via Microsoft Teams) in May 2025 -&nbsp;the time, date and location will be confirmed for shortlisted candidates.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion OverviewWe are committed to becoming an increasingly inclusive organisation. We continuously work to eliminate unfair and discriminatory practices within the company while encouraging full and equal contributions from our diverse community.&nbsp;Our mission is to foster an inclusive ethos by creating a welcoming work environment across our global practice. We provide recruitment opportunities that are open to all and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds to ensure our global team reflects the clients we collaborate with and the communities we serve.&nbsp;If you require this application in a different format or need support during the application process, please contact Ashleigh Staddon at <a href="mailto:ashleigh.staddon@charcoalblue.com" target="_blank">ashleigh.staddon@charcoalblue.com</a>. If you have any questions about accessibility or how the role may accommodate your personal circumstances, please reach out.&nbsp;Charcoalblue strives to provide an environment free from discrimination and is committed to ensuring that all clients and customers can access the services and products we offer, across our three regions. We believe that all individuals – employees and clients alike – are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Charcoalblue

Systems assistant

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May at 11.59pmSalary: £25,643 per annumWorking hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to FridayDuration: 12 months&nbsp; Deepen your understanding of the theatre industry through this traineeship scheme, where you'll be joining the team behind Donmar Warehouse's fundraising for 12 months.<a href="https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/about/" target="_blank">The Donmar Warehouse</a> makes unmissable, exceptional productions of classic plays, new works by leading writers, and intimate musicals to thrill and inspire its audiences. In a converted Covent Garden warehouse space, in the heart of London’s West End, audiences experience the power of live performance up close, sitting no more than four rows away from the action. The Donmar has blazed a trail for thirty years creating legendary performances by some of the world’s greatest artists, reaching global audiences through transfers across the West End, Broadway and beyond, and that legacy is the foundation of its approach today.In this role, you will deepen your understanding of the theatre industry by joining the Individual Giving team where you will gain an understanding of Individual Giving within the fundraising landscape at large, within the Donmar, and gain experience running a thriving theatre membership scheme.Within this front-facing post, you will support the smooth running of the Friends and Best Friends membership scheme, liaise with the Events team to deliver the events programme for Donmar supporters, identify new members and offer administrative support for the Patron scheme.By the end of the 12 months, you will leave with a deeper understanding of fundraising, including the importance of relationship building and working closely with key stakeholders, as well as a strong grasp of how to confidently communicate the need for support.Donmar Warehouse’s CATALYST talent development programme supports the development of talent both on and offstage which is underrepresented both at the Donmar and in the wider industry. Through this 12-month programme, the Donmar creates bespoke experiences for roles/individuals within the organisation, welcoming a range of voices and skills to the Donmar. With organisation-wide investment, each opportunity provides focused mentorship and will serve to expand your knowledge of the theatre sector at large. What you will receive<ul><li>A strong understanding of the theatre industry and the key role that fundraising plays at the Donmar and within the sector at large</li><li>Experience of day-to-day running of a membership scheme</li><li>Research proficiency across different supporter groups</li><li>Excellent administrative skills</li><li>Confidence in communicating with a variety of people including supporters, VIPs and key stakeholders</li><li>Working knowledge of key industry databases including Spektrix, DotDigital, Canva and external suppliers</li><li>Cross-departmental mentorship and company-wide investment in your professional development</li><li>Access to a thriving and active Donmar trainee alumni community &nbsp;</li></ul>Key activitiesMembership<ul><li>Act as the first point of contact via email, and a secondary contact via phone for ticket requests and membership queries from Friends, supporting the Membership Officer in managing the day-to-day administration for this group of supporters</li><li>Support with ticket requests and membership queries from Patrons, when required</li><li>Support the Membership Officer in planning and delivering training for the Customer Service Assistants (CSAs) and ensuring that they feel comfortable to respond to member enquiries that come through to the Box Office, and dealing with escalated issues as necessary.</li><li>Support the Individual Giving team in the administration around the delivery of any fundraising campaigns, new and lapsed membership drives, and donation appeals as necessary</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Act as the lead point of contact from the Individual Giving team, liaising with the Events team and supporting with administration including managing RSVP lists, invitation writing and supporting the Events team in carrying out research on guests who are attending</li><li>Attend Development events, building relationships with supporters and acting as a representative of the Donmar team Prospect Research</li><li>Dedicate a day each week to supporting the Head of Philanthropy to identify and research prospective supporters and current supporters who may have the capacity to increase their giving</li></ul>Communications<ul><li>Work with the Membership Officer on the regular creation of a dedicated supporters’ e-newsletter, looking out for exclusive updates and insights that Donmar can share</li><li>Create production booklets for each show, to be shared with supporters to offer them further insight into the production</li></ul>Finance<ul><li>Support the administration of Gift Aid on donations, helping maximise income and ensuring compliance with HMRC Gift Aid regulations though accurate data management</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Provide administrative support for the Individual Giving team, including coordinating renewal mailings, issuing monthly digital membership cards, writing thank you letters, gift membership processes, donation and renewal receipts, and supporting the Membership Officer with processing donations</li><li>Support the Membership Officer in ensuring supporters are accurately credited in programmes, on the website and in the building</li><li>Write Meeting Briefing documents to support the team when meeting with supporters or prospective supporters</li><li>Consistently look for ways to improve the maintenance and use of systems - Spektrix, DotDigital, ROMAX.</li></ul>General duties<ul><li>Attend and support the company at events around productions such as press nights, rehearsal room drinks, first previews, etc.</li><li>Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience working in an office context, either as a volunteer, work experience or employee</li><li>Attention to detail in all work, with strong administration and organisational skills</li><li>A desire to pursue a career in the arts</li><li>A collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude</li><li>Excellent face-to-face, telephone and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to use initiative and work as part of a busy team</li><li>An interest in the fundraising sector</li><li>An eagerness to learn and develop new skills</li><li>Basic IT skills, with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Drive</li><li>Flexibility and willingness to work outside of normal office hours on a regular basis for events including evenings and occasional weekends (time off will be given to make up for any ‘out of hours’ work)</li><li>No previous study or experience of working in theatre is required but a demonstrated desire to learn is essential.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in a customer service role</li><li>Excellent time management skills, with an understanding of how to prioritise and plan to meet deadlines with a busy workload &nbsp; &nbsp;</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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is only open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, who are under-represented in the industry and workforce.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. You will also gain access to an active and thriving Donmar trainee alumni community.

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