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Location: 24 Pottery Lane, Holland Park, Kensington and Chelsea, London W11 4LZStart date: Early JuneSalary: £25,642.50 per annumWorking hours: 09:00-17.30Contract: Fixed term 12-month contract We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join us as the company receptionist, who will also have the opportunity to assist a leading literary agent predominantly with invoicing and scheduling. <a href="https://theagency.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Agency </a>represents all manner of writers, directors &amp; creatives working across film, television and theatre; from those at the peak of their careers to those at the very beginning. That range is reflected in the company too: the agents here are as varied in their taste as they are in age and experience. The Agency works with other successful book agencies representing their clients’ media rights and in addition, The Agency have a bespoke children’s literary department. What binds the team at The Agency is their enthusiasm for their clients, great drama and the deal-making that facilitates it.This role provides the chance to work alongside a friendly, collaborative team and learn about the industry from an agent’s perspective. The receptionist coordinates the general administration of the office, helping us to deliver excellent client care, which is the very core of what we do.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Managing the telephone switch board</li><li>Running the meeting room diary</li><li>Welcoming visitors &amp; setting up the meeting room with refreshments </li><li>Organising the post (incoming and outgoing)</li><li>Logging, tracking and evaluating unsolicited submissions by prospective screenwriters and novelists</li><li>General office maintenance and errands (maintaining office supplies; organising couriers; printing scripts; organising travel; weekly fire alarm check)</li><li>Booking taxis and couriers in conjunction with company assistants</li><li>Contributing to our social media output</li><li>Updating internal databases</li><li>Assisting with general administration</li><li>Working with a senior agent, invoicing for fees on the behalf of clients, logging and tracking contracts and scheduling internal and external meetings</li></ul>This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required by the Receptionist and Administrative Assistant but the post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the nature of the post as agreed with the company.  Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>This a role which requires a calm, considerate and organised multi-tasker with a passion for theatre, film &amp; TV. </li></ul>We would welcome someone with:<ul><li>A friendly and professional approach</li><li>Administrative experience</li><li>The ability to prioritise a varied workload with a strong eye for detail </li></ul> To applyPlease send your application to the email found via the 'apply' button with “Receptionist Application” in the subject line, including your CV and a covering letter. Please include in the covering letter:<ul><li>Why you are interested in the role and the work of The Agency</li><li>If there is a particular Agency client you admire, or project by an Agency client that you have enjoyed, and why</li><li>Your enthusiasm for film, TV and/or theatre</li><li>How your skills, experience or personality are well matched to the job</li></ul> Please let us know if you would like further information, or support with access requirements on to <a href="mailto:roriley@theagency.co.uk" target="_blank">roriley@theagency.co.uk</a> and <a href="mailto:abarnard@theagency.co.uk" target="_blank">abarnard@theagency.co.uk</a>; or call us on 0207 727 1346 and ask for either Rosie or Arthur.  We are committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of disability, race, age, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Agency

Receptionist and administrative assistant at literary agency

Department: Barbican ImmersiveJob type: Fixed term contract between July 2024 – 10 September 2025, Part-time (3 days a week) Salary range: £27,630 - £30,918 per annum (£46,050 - £51,530 FTE) inclusive of Inner London Weighting, dependent on skills and experience.Closing date: 24th May 2024 We’re seeking a committed and experienced production manager to lead the technical planning and delivery of a new Barbican Immersive exhibition, opening in Summer 2025.The Production Manager will work closely with the Exhibition Manager, Exhibition Organiser and Head of Creative Programme, to deliver a large-scale Summer Exhibition to be held from May to August 2025. The role will take particular responsibility for the detailed project management of the construction phase of the exhibition as well as the procurement of hi-spec audio visual equipment, supported by an AV Consultant, ensuring both exhibition build and AV equipment are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest possible standard. Main responsibilities<ul><li>Ensure the highest standard of practice is delivered in design, build, procurement, risk management, Health &amp; Safety, and the care of artworks, whilst working closely with curatorial and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Exhibition planning &amp; build<ul><li>To work closely with the Exhibition Manager on the production management of the Summer 2025 exhibition. Lead on the review, production and delivery of the exhibition’s build, AV and graphic elements in all spaces dedicated to the exhibition.</li><li>To ensure that exhibition build, equipment, and graphics are delivered to the highest standard and within budget.</li></ul>Installation coordination<ul><li>To work with the Exhibition Manager and Organiser to plan the installation and de-installation of the exhibition, overseeing all technical planning and creating method statements as required.</li><li>To act as a team leader during the installation and deinstallation, delegating to Technicians as required.</li></ul>Management and administration<ul><li>To work within set budgets, keeping records and files up to date as required.</li><li>To keep the Exhibition Manager and team members up to date with regular progress reports.</li><li>To maintain extensive knowledge of key procedures and implementing appropriate documentation, including but not limited to Health and safety and Risk Assessment Method Statements. </li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>You’ll have leading experience and knowledge of producing new exhibition build, multimedia commissions and art handling, including the installation of complex art works. </li><li>With an ability to understand plans and technical specifications, you’ll be leading member of the team on issues relating to design and build. </li><li>A broad understanding of new developments and best practice in the museum, gallery and immersive sector with regards to exhibition installation and design is expected, along with experience of Health &amp; Safety at work in relation to risk management and CDM regulations.</li></ul>For a full list of responsibilities and a more detailed person specification, please click the 'apply' button and download the job pack. We’re committed to increasing diversity of staff within the Barbican. As an organisation we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve.We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Barbican Centre

Barbican & Guildhall School

Production manager

Closing date for application: Friday 31 May 2024 at 5.00pmSalary: £27,500 per annum, plus a range of benefits. Location: Our office is based in Southwark, London.   Missive is looking for two junior PR consultants to join its hybrid team on a permanent basis. Missive is an award-winning PR and marketing communications consultancy that specialises in technology. We represent many of the world’s leading and fastest-growing technology companies, including Virgin Media O2 and the Santander Group.   Responsibilities<ul><li>Working initially across a portfolio of 3-5 clients in the technology sector to support with their PR needs. Typically, these clients want attention from other businesses, investors, opinion formers and future talent.  </li><li>Building a personal contact book of relevant journalists and key opinion former </li><li>Achieving great press coverage results through media relations </li><li>Producing high quality written work that clearly tells a story </li><li>Undertaking weekly and monthly reporting  </li><li>Playing a critical part in busy account teams </li><li>Supporting the wider Missive team with business development tasks </li><li>Learning quickly – about the world of PR, tech and your own personal development  </li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A thirst for news </li><li>An interest and knowledge of the technology and B2B sectors </li><li>A strong understanding of or some experience in the PR world </li><li>Strong writing skills </li><li>An ambitious attitude and self-starter mentality </li><li>Outstanding timekeeping and prioritisation skills </li><li>Excellent attention to detail </li><li>Good judgement and common sense </li><li>Good people skills </li><li>A willingness to be part of  and make your mark the Missive growth story </li><li>Previous office and/or PR experience – this is desirable but not essential if you can demonstrate your passion for the sector in other ways </li><li>The right to work in the UK; we aren’t able to provide visa sponsorship. </li></ul> To applyPlease send us your CV, a Cover Letter and 150 words on why you want to work in Tech PR to the email address found via the Apply button. The closing date for entries is Friday 31 May 2024 at 5.00 pm GMT. Please send these documents in a Microsoft Word document format wherever possible. Include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We will shortlist applications without using name, date of birth and address. Successful applicants will be invited to a Teams interview for a first stage interview in June. The second stage interview will be an in-person interview at our offices in London Bridge, dates still tbc. We're ideally looking for an early August start date.If you require any adjustments to this recruitment process, please let us know in your application or email us separately so we can do our best to accommodate these changes. Please bear in mind that if you have been working in the PR industry for more than a year, you may have too much experience to get the best out of this specific entry level opportunity. It's likely that you’ll be more suited to a different role within our team. We’d still like to get to know you, so please do send over your CV and a cover letter explaining what you’re looking for from your next role.    Getting to know Missive To help you with your application and preparation, we’ve included some more information to help you get to know us better.Missive was founded with the sole aim of delivering a positive impact both to our clients and to the lives of our staff, which is translated in our company philosophy: ‘We Do The Right Thing’. It is why we have won multiple awards for our approach, including most recently PRWeek’s Best Place to Work 2023. We turn ten this year and are doing so by further investing in our digital, DE&amp;I Consulting and Marketing capabilities. We are also supercharging our virtual work experience programme – <a href="https://missive.co.uk/careers/apply-to-mars/" target="_blank">MARS</a> - that exists to encourage diversity in our sector. In short, this is an exciting time to be a part of Missive.  We are proud to offer the chance to work in a genuinely compassionate, progressive, fun culture with supercharged career development and inspiring clients. Each and every member of the team works with autonomy, armed with the ability to explore and experiment to drive results both for our clients and for Missive as a whole.  Missive is, and will always be, committed to the very best employee experience and quality delivery for today’s leading tech brands. If this sounds like something you’re keen to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.   The work we do  Missive is passionate about delivering genuine business outcomes for technology brands using strategic communications. We are proud to be able to say that our clients have gained customers, new investment, high-calibre talent, external accreditation and staff retention – all as a result of our work.Our team of communications experts includes some of the brightest brains in the industry, with collective experience spanning every corner of corporate tech PR, digital marketing and corporate comms.  What you will get from Missive: Supercharged career development: We assign a budget of £1,000 per head per year proving our commitment to continual development. You’ll have access to regular brown bags, in-house experts, external courses and senior external coaching. We also run all-company training days to help you discover those all-important soft skills. If you want to try something new, put your hand up and let us know!  A host of benefits: These include an annual tech and wellbeing allowance, private medical insurance including a virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a generous pension, an annual discretionary bonus, sabbatical after four years, death in service benefit, quarterly volunteering days, enhanced parental leave, an extra day off for your birthday, quarterly socials, monthly ‘Lunch on Us’, and the annual company trip – the ‘Missive Massive’ (last year to The Alps). A great office environment: Missive is based in London Bridge in a modern new office complete with unlimited coffee, biscuits, drinks, breakout spaces, private call booths and more.  Complete flexibility: Although we think you’ll love the office, you’ll also be given the kit and the freedom to work where, when and how you choose. We don’t measure our employees on the hours they do or where they do them. It’s what we achieve for our clients that’s important. A commitment to ESG: We are passionate about doing the right thing and our ESG Committee holds us to account. Our DE&amp;I benchmarking, Seat at the Table conversations, partnership with suicide charity CALM, Pregnant Then Screwed accreditation, Disability Confident status and B-Corp journey all provide opportunities to get involved and make a difference. We have no gender pay gap.  And a competitive salary: We offer competitive salaries and discretionary bonuses based on personal and company performance. We are proudly building a team rich in diversity, skilled to influence the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Missive Ltd

Junior PR consultant / junior PR executive

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th May 2024Salary: £29,748 per annumFixed term contract: 19th August – 1st November 2024Hours: Full-time, 41 hours per week (including 1 hour lunch break)Interviews: Week beginning 27th May 2024 Help us make the BFI London Film Festival shine as a volunteers coordinator.We are looking for a Volunteers Coordinator to join our Festivals team for the 68th BFI London Film Festival to support on all aspects of administration and organisation of volunteer resource at the festival.BFI London Film Festival (LFF) runs an Industry &amp; Professional Programme of screenings, events, networking and an informal marketplace for around 3,500 film industry professionals alongside the main public festival. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Assess volunteer applications, shortlisting and interview new volunteers where necessary. </li><li>Liaise with festival departments to understand their needs and to provide details of volunteers assigned to their events.  </li><li>Help raise staff awareness of the role and the function of volunteers. </li><li>Ensure there is appropriate support and training for volunteers. </li><li>Support on the process of organising volunteer rotas and update in timely manner. </li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable and significant previous administrative experience gained within a cultural organisation in a similar role. </li><li>Demonstrable organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to manage and meet deadlines. </li><li>Demonstrable skill and experience in information and data management. </li><li>The ability to build effective relationships with key contacts across BFI and stakeholder organisations, and to communicate effectively and tactfully with stakeholders at all levels. </li><li>Computer literacy and confidence in working with Microsoft Office - particularly Excel.</li></ul>A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description by clicking the 'Apply' button.  About the BFIWe are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.At the BFI you’ll enjoy benefits such as excellent support for working parents, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and additional paid time off at Christmas), tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others. We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under-representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a first interview to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.  Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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BFI Stephen Street

BFI National Archive

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LFF volunteers coordinator

Contract: Full-time, permanentClosing date: 27th May 2024, 10amSalary: £30,210 per annum Make Shakespeare accessible to all as an access advisor. 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.The Access Advisor, Theatre &amp; Education will work closely with the Theatre &amp; Production and Education teams. They will advise and support in making the Globe accessible for creative and Education freelancers, support the planning and lead on the delivery of a comprehensive programme of assisted performances (captioned, audio described, relaxed and BSL). The role will support the development of creative projects to ensure Access is considered and applied, and they will develop and deliver training, frameworks, and advice for these teams.As part of ensuring Shakespeare is accessible for all, we are on a continuous improvement journey to embed and develop Access at Shakespeare’s Globe. Responsibility for Access at the Globe sits centrally within the People &amp; Culture department, with Access Advisors based in the Theatre and Ticketing &amp; Sales departments. This role reports into the Theatre department, with close working relationship with the Education teams, as well as being part of the team for advising and supporting teams across the whole organisation. Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead on access advice and training across the Theatre and Production teams, Education teams and the team that develops Guided Tours and Exhibition, following the strategy set by the Access Manager</li><li>Discuss access considerations for show companies during the induction process and throughout the production process and advise company management, producers and creative teams accordingly.</li><li>With the Access Advisor, Audiences, support the planning and lead on the delivery of a comprehensive programme of assisted performances, liaising with relevant departments across the Globe.</li><li>Advise on best practice and support the Education teams in the delivery of accessible workshops, public events, Education activities, and projects.</li><li>Support the Education teams with the development of their accessible offerings.</li><li>Together with the Access Manager and Access Advisor, Audiences, develop and maintain a preferred supplier list of freelance access support workers, British Sign Language interpreters, Captioners, and Audio Describers.</li><li>In collaboration with the Access Manager and Theatre General Manager, find new and innovative ways to make the artist experience more accessible and inclusive.</li><li>Work closely with the Head of People &amp; Culture, Access Manager and Access Advisor, Audiences, to evaluate access provision across the Globe, to ensure consistency of practice.</li></ul>For a full list of key responsibilities, please download the full job pack by clicking the 'apply' button. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience Access provisions in an arts or education venue, or equivalent understanding and knowledge.</li><li>A strong and understanding of the Social Model of Disability and its application in the workplace.</li><li>A working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and understanding of Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practice and delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to break down barriers in communication.</li><li>The ability to build and maintain effective relationships.</li><li>A demonstrable commitment to widening theatre accessibility for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.</li><li>Experience on or knowledge of delivering assisted performance within a multidisciplinary venue.</li><li>An understanding of the Access to Work scheme and how to support application writing.</li><li>The ability to influence and support change and create positive impact in a multi-faceted organisation.</li><li>A proactive, pragmatic and practical approach.</li><li>Tactful, diplomatic, and able to maintain confidentiality for sensitive information.</li><li>Ability to work without supervision and take initiative.</li><li>Available for evening and weekend work when necessary.</li></ul>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 those with lived experience of underrepresented groups, such as the Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, Global Majority, and LGBTQIA+. To applyFor more information, please download the job description found via the apply button. Complete the online application formWe regret that because of the high volume of anticipated applications, we may be unable to contact unsuccessful candidates. If you have a query, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com" target="_blank">recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com</a>. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to monitoring the effectiveness of our policies and procedures, to help us meet our commitment to be an anti-racist, pro-equality organisation. We would appreciate you responding to our diversity data monitoring survey alongside your application as this help us make informed decisions about any changes we need to consider making to our recruitment policies, procedures and candidate experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Shakespeare's Globe

Access advisor, Theatre & Production

Closing date for applications: 19th May 2024Salary: £26,500 per annumContract type: PermanentWorking hours: Full-timeLocation: Vauxhall, London (hybrid post probation)​​This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual seeking an exciting entry-level role in publicity and children’s publishing, with opportunities to work directly with some of the best children’s authors and illustrators in the industry.​Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international Group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House, Peachtree and Pixel + Ink in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the Walker Books Group is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books.​Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved family brands including Lucy Cousin’s Maisy, Michael Rosen’s We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s Guess How Much I Love You and Martin Handford’s Where’s Wally?The main purpose of the role is to provide crucial administrative support to our busy publicity department, and requires an individual who is highly organised and able to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks.A proven passion for the children's book market is key, and an understanding of basic publicity principles, media and events are desirable.​Responsibilities<ul><li>Co-ordinate and circulate Walker’s PR updates to ensure everybody across the business is aware of PR activity and coverage, including; monitoring press coverage, managing reviews and awards with updates on a central Biblio system, writing a weekly newsletter, adding to board reports, and ensuring key press &amp; award activity is represented across all Walker social media channels</li><li>In conjunction with the PR team, co-ordinate submissions including awards for all Walker titles, trade buyers’ guides and festival pitches</li><li>Support the PR team with events logistics including; supporting with the smooth running of launches, attending pitch meetings, assisting with the booking of logistical arrangements (including travel &amp; accommodation), and attending virtual and in-person events as required – this may involve weekends and evenings and travel around the UK</li><li>Oversee and manage the blogger/influencer contacts list, keeping it up to date and organised, as well as facilitating the monthly mail-outs of titles to YA bloggers, and managing call outs for new YA bloggers to join the list</li><li>Co-ordinate gratis mailings from the warehouse on behalf of the team</li><li>Oversee the PR in-box correspondence, as well as PR shelves &amp; cupboards to make sure they are stocked and kept in good order, with materials &amp; post appropriately handled</li><li>Support PR and Marketing with campaign brainstorms, and on occasion, research into the market &amp; competitor activity, as well as writing press releases</li><li>Adhoc tasks as required including (but not limited to); diary management, meeting minutes, supporting Head of Publicity with budget work, character costume bookings etc.</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.​Knowledge, skills and experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>A clear passion and enthusiasm for children’s book publishing, and an interest in media and events is vital for this role</li><li>Experience in juggling and prioritising multiple projects and requests</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in communicating appropriately with a range of people from a variety of backgrounds</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in order to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>A strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications</li><li>Highly self-motivated</li></ul> Why join Walker Books?​What we offer<ul><li>Hybrid work (at least two days in the office per week) once you have successfully passed probation</li><li>22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced Pension Scheme</li><li>Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul>​If you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walker.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walker.co.uk</a>.​Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce encourages creativity and innovative working environment. We are committed to equal treatment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. It is important that our teams represent all our readers, their families and their communities and we welcome and encourage all applications.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walker Books Ltd

Publicity assistant

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 4th June at 5pmSalary: £35,000-£40,000 First interviews: 11th and 13th June Second interviews: Week beginning 17th JuneLocation: Creative Access, c/o ITV, The WestWorks, 195 Wood Lane, London W12 7FQ Love to see people from under-represented backgrounds thrive in their career? Play a key role at Creative Access as a programmes manager specialising in career development.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 historically under-represented groups to 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. Role objectives<ul><li>To lead on the development, funding and delivery of our Thrive: career development programme – a 12-month career support programme for mid-level individuals from historically under-represented backgrounds</li><li>To manage key projects within the programmes team, including the Career Development Bursary and Creative Access Steering Group</li><li>To play a key role in the development and launch of a pilot for a new career support programme for senior professionals in the creative industries, working in close partnership with the Head of Thrive</li><li>To work closely with the Head of Thrive to support with programme development and future strategic initiatives to expand Creative Access’ offering and reach</li></ul> Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee delivery, funding and development of our mid-level Thrive: career development programme for Creative Access alumni, those enrolled via employers or recruited via funded partnerships. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Developing and implementing a funding strategy for the programme, including proactively marketing, reaching out to and pitching the programme to existing and new employer partners to enrol their employees and to potential programme sponsors to increase the number of funded places offered</li><li>Onboarding individuals enrolled onto Thrive through Salesforce, our CRM system, and leading online induction sessions for new cohorts</li><li>Coordinating and developing training sessions to build knowledge and skills (including liaising with attendees and freelance facilitators, follow-up and evaluation)</li><li>Providing pastoral care, advice and support including mental health and career advice</li><li>Dealing with line manager queries</li><li>Supporting the Mentoring Manager with our Thrive mentoring programme including matching mentees with suitable mentors</li><li>Overseeing the planning and delivery of regular networking events, designed to connect our community</li></ul></li><li>Alongside the Head of Thrive and CEO, play a key role in the development and pilot delivery of a career support programme for senior professionals. Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Researching and sourcing freelance trainers and coaches to work with us on the programme</li><li>Overseeing the application and recruitment process of the pilot programme</li><li>Project managing the pilot programme and being the lead point of contact for participants</li></ul></li><li>Lead on the Creative Access Steering Group, a year-long programme which provides a leadership pathway for participants to becoming trustees or non-executive directors of other creative organisations, social enterprises or charities. The group also provide feedback, input on and steer various Creative Access programmes and areas of development.</li><li>Manage the Creative Access Career Development Bursary aimed at supporting candidates who aspire to work, or further their career, in the creative economy</li><li>Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new funding partners</li><li>Utilise tools to evaluate and monitor programme impact, and input to reporting processes for key stakeholders</li><li>Create newsletters for our Thrive community and run campaigns to encourage community engagement in new initiatives</li><li>Feed into programme strategy and support with programme development and future strategic initiatives to expand Creative Access’ reach and offering</li><li>Work collaboratively with all team members across Creative Access to support the company’s key aims and objectives to ensure a wholehearted approach to diversity, equity and inclusion</li><li>Contribute to regular planning meetings with the marketing team to ensure the brand message is strong and consistent across all events and platforms</li><li>Line management and development of the Programmes Assistant</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong track record of developing, managing and delivering programmes and/or events</li><li>Demonstrable ability to work across multiple programmes or projects whilst ensuring high standards and quality of experience</li><li>Strong interest and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the creative industries</li><li>Experience of working with individuals to support their skills development (experience with mid-level and senior creative professionals particularly desirable)</li><li>Some experience of one or more of the following: fundraising, generating new business, working with commercial partners</li><li>A proactive approach to workload planning and delivery, with the ability to manage a full and varied workload whilst meeting deadlines and achieving project objectives</li><li>An appetite for learning on the job and developing your skills set towards the needs of the organisation</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and independently</li><li>Hardworking, detail orientated and a strong team player</li></ul> To note<ul><li>We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals as required – you can read our accessibility policy <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/accessibility-reasonable-adjustments" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>We welcome applications from people who do not meet all the requirements of the skills and experience section above, or from those who have transferable skills</li><li>The successful candidate will need to complete a DBS check</li><li>This is a description of the job as currently presented. Please note the role responsibilities are subject to change through review and discussion with post-holder</li><li>We have an open and collaborative team culture and provide extensive support for personal professional development, including the opportunity to attend workshops on diversity, equity and inclusion and to receive mental health first aid training</li></ul> Holiday entitlement: 23 days per calendar year, plus statutory English Bank holidays, the days between Christmas and New Year, and one day for your birthday (pro-rated for part-time staff). An additional days’ leave is accrued for each year of service. Hours of work &amp; hybrid-working: 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.  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)</li><li>Please upload your CV and cover letter as one document</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <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 <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> to discuss further.

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Programmes manager – career development

Closing date for applications: 24th May 2024Contract: Full-time, temporary maternity cover positionSalary range:  £39,000 - £48,000Location: The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday Bloomsbury Publishing is looking for a senior key account manager to join our Bloomsbury UK Children’s Sales Team on a fixed-term parental leave contract.Reporting to the Head of Children’s Sales, this role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional to join the fast-moving and high-performing Sales Team of a top 5 UK publisher.  Bloomsbury Children’s are an award winning and market leading publisher of top authors and brands such as Harry Potter, Katherine Rundell, The Bunny Adventures, Katya Balen, Neil Gaiman, Kalynn Bayron and Tom Percival.   Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the Bloomsbury relationship with a selection of key UK accounts, including Waterstones and Gardners aiming to maximise sales revenue and profit whilst working towards group sales strategy and targets.</li><li>Sell the Children’s Trade and Education lists to key accounts, via regular customer presentations, NLFs and negotiating deals to secure best possible promotional space and marketing activity for Bloomsbury titles.</li><li>Liaise with the Publicity &amp; Marketing team to ensure market-leading execution of shared strategic title plans in order to hit ambitious targets and maximise sales from all M&amp;P activity by keeping retailers informed. </li><li>Work closely with the adult sales team on ongoing retailer specific strategies, especially the Digital Sales team to ensure we consider online impact in all decisions. </li><li>Responsibility for stock management for the Children’s Sales team. Including working closely with the Children’s Inventory Controller and the sales team to manage reprints, lead the weekly reprint meeting for sales, and attend the weekly cross-divisional reprints meeting taking responsibility for follow-up. </li><li>Manage embargoes and controlled releases for all children’s books with the Inventory Controller. </li><li>Responsibility for providing sales analysis, print-fix and acquisition numbers for titles and contributing to ad-hoc title task forces. </li><li>Responsibility for feeding in market and customer feedback into the acquisitions process</li><li>Attend Marketing meetings, and present sales updates (E.g. At the Fast Movers meeting).</li><li>Present to the ASM team at Sales Briefings, contribute to, and produce weekly sales reports (Weekly Sales Updates, Bitesize etc.).</li><li>Potential for line-management responsibility within the Children’s Consumer Sales team. To include, overseeing their workload, time-management and ensuring effective execution of their responsibilities, including sign off for expenditure. </li><li>Deputising for the Head of Sales on an ad hoc basis.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>Well-developed presentation skills</li><li>Demonstrate excellent client relationship building and development skills</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with stakeholders of different levels</li><li>Strong negotiation skills with a clear understanding of the commercials</li><li>Proven experience of sales, ideally in the children’s market</li><li>Wide knowledge of the UK book market, including Education</li><li>Preparing and writing internal reports</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills </li><li>Strong focus on attention to detail</li><li>Advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Highly numerate and keen reader</li></ul> To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the 'apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior key account manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 22nd May 2024Salary: £27,352 per annum (pro rata £16,411.2 per annum) Ready to dive into the world of arts and culture while honing your customer service skills?We are currently looking for Retail Assistants to join our Retail team on a part-time, 24 hours per week, permanent contract.The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.The successful candidates will provide outstanding and consistent customer service to all visitors to the retail outlets and Southbank Centre. Maximising sales opportunities to help drive profit and thereby contribute to the overall success of Southbank Centre.Please note that this role has regular rostered weekend work required, rostered and variable weekdays and the working day includes variable shift hours.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Engage proactively with customers, fostering a welcoming environment by addressing their inquiries, offering thorough product knowledge, and providing tailored advice and recommendations whenever possible.</li><li>Implement in-house visual merchandising strategies to create appealing displays that highlight key products and drive sales.</li><li>Maintain the shop's cleanliness, tidiness, and optimal stock levels to enhance the overall customer experience.</li><li>Efficiently process sales transactions using the EPOS system, with meticulous attention to detail in handling credit and debit card transactions.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Previous experience in providing a high level of customer service in direct interactions, ideally within a sales setting.</li><li>Recognition of the significance of providing outstanding customer service.</li><li>Ability to identify and leverage sales opportunities to enhance revenue generation.</li><li>Clear and effective communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.</li><li>Proficiency in operating tills and transactions accurately.</li><li>Capability to address inquiries from and assist members of the public courteously.</li><li>Strong team player with the capacity to work collaboratively and independently.</li><li>Aptitude for exercising initiative and problem-solving skills, particularly in challenging scenarios.</li><li>Understanding of and dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion within the Southbank Centre and specifically within this role.</li><li>Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the Retail Shops Manager or the Head of Commercial.</li></ul>If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Benefits &amp; perksAs well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting  sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:<ul><li>A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 8% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment.</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced sick pay</li><li>Enhanced family leave benefits</li><li>Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors</li><li>Staff ticket offers for SC events</li><li>Free entry to Hayward Gallery</li><li>Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations</li><li>Free staff yoga </li><li>Season ticket loan</li></ul> To learn more about this position please click the 'Apply' button.We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview for this role please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at Southbank Centre. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or concerns you can also email <a href="mailto:hrteam@southbankcentre.co.uk" target="_blank">hrteam@southbankcentre.co.uk</a> and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. SC is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all.  We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Southbank Centre

Retail assistant

Closing date: 15th May 2024Salary: £27,000Contract: The role is a full-time permanent position  Do you have a wide and varied reading list? Interested in making a start in your publishing career? If your answer is yes, keep on reading...We are looking for an Editorial Assistant to join the Special Interest Team at Bloomsbury. In this division, we create original and high-quality content to support hobbies, enthusiasms and interests in a number of subject areas including sports, health and wellness, sailing, camping and walking, military history, wildlife and creative writing. We also publish serious and rigorous non-fiction, aimed at a wider educated readership in the fields of politics, philosophy, history, religion and popular science.We are looking for someone with exceptional organisation skills, who has a good eye for detail and who is used to juggling a variety of tasks. A passion for books is a must and previous experience of working in an office environment would be an advantage. This role will specifically support Sport and Green Tree (3 days p/w) and Nautical and Conway (2 days p/w). ResponsibilitiesTo assist the editorial team with editorial and administrative tasks:<ul><li>Managing reprints for each list, liaising with production, checking proofs</li><li>Managing catalogue copy to make sure everything is present/correct </li><li>Checking ebook files</li><li>Checking Biblio and updating copy</li><li>Sending out proofs and advance copies to authors, contributors and others</li><li>Checking proof corrections </li><li>Responsible for checking media cuttings, and uploading quotes to Biblio</li><li>Submitting titles for book prizes</li><li>Checking title and metadata reports, and updating Biblio with missing information</li><li>Checking Amazon to ensure all information is up to date, including Look Inside/key words</li><li>Compiling and updating a freelancer database</li><li>Filling in HMRC forms/Statements of Work</li><li>Managing UK Hydrographic Office licensing process</li><li>Managing nautical departmental email address</li><li>Helping out at industry events</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>Exceptional organisational, time management and prioritisation skills</li><li>Ability to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities</li><li>Stays calm under pressure</li><li>Flexibility; ability to adapt to changing priorities</li><li>Proactive</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Confident, enthusiastic, hard-working, committed</li><li>Team player</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good visual ‘eye’</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Proofreading skills are an advantage</li><li>Good working knowledge of Word and Excel </li><li>Ability to learn and adapt to publishing systems and processes quickly</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio is an advantage</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).  Allocated office days for this role are Mondays and Tuesdays.As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 15th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

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