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Closing date: 12th May 2025Salary starting from: £27,000&nbsp;Simon &amp; Schuster UK’s Finance team is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Receivable assistant to join and support the Finance team.Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will act as the first point of call for all accounts receivable administration. &nbsp;You will be responsible for raising co-edition sales and sub-rights invoices, allocating cash received, reconciling accounts, and chasing for outstanding debt, as well as any other ad hoc tasks that arise. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceThe ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, a keen eye for detail, ability to work to deadlines, and impeccable organisational skills. The individual will be a proactive and self-motivated team player who is confident, professional and conscientious. Good grounding of administration is essential and able to work in an office environment. Previous experience in an administrative role is desirable, with experience of Microsoft 365 applications and good IT skills.&nbsp;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.

Simon & Schuster UK

Accounts receivable assistant

Closing date: 16th May 2025Salary: £24,840 - £26,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our Didcot (HHC) office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Join our treasury team!Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your meticulous attention to detail and financial management skills can truly shine? As a Treasury Assistant in Hachette UK Ltd., you’ll be an essential part of our Treasury team, ensuring the smooth processing of payments and daily financial transactions. If you're passionate about delivering excellence and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you! Key responsibilitiesIn this role, you’ll handle a variety of tasks critical to the company's financial operations, including:<ul><li>Daily Financial Management: Process bank statement transactions with precision and efficiency, ensuring all daily banking activities are up-to-date and accurate.</li><li>Payment Processing: Manage both manual and automated payment runs, including our regular royalty payments, ensuring timely and accurate transfers.</li><li>Refund Processing: Accurately process refunds using Secure Trading and other banking platforms, ensuring refunds are managed efficiently.</li><li>Direct Debits &amp; Standing Orders: Accurately record and process direct debits and standing orders, maintaining an organized approach to recurring payments.</li><li>Monthly Reconciliations: Prepare detailed and accurate monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all financial records align with bank statements.</li><li>Cheque Management: Handle cheque banking and reconciliations with great attention to detail, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.</li><li>Proforma Payments: Collaborate closely with our Customer Services team to ensure timely dispatch of orders as soon as payment is received.</li><li>Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, consistent, and effective communication with all stakeholders, delivering exceptional service and ensuring all queries are addressed promptly.</li><li>Administrative Support: Perform essential administrative duties such as scanning, filing, and archiving, ensuring the Treasury Department operates smoothly and efficiently.</li><li>Additional Responsibilities: Take on any other tasks as required to support the team, showcasing your flexibility and commitment to the department’s overall success.</li></ul> The ideal candidateWe’re seeking someone who is:<ul><li>Numerate, reliable, and accurate in handling financial tasks.</li><li>Self-motivated and flexible with strong analytical and organisational skills.</li><li>A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused mindset.</li><li>Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines.</li><li>Adaptable and proactive, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Keen to grow and develop in a role where your contributions are noticed and appreciate</li></ul> What you'll bring to the teamWe’re looking for someone who has:<ul><li>Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.</li><li>Knowledge of SAP and double-entry bookkeeping (preferred, but we’re happy to train the right person!).</li><li>Experience with bank reconciliations or payment processing (a bonus!).</li><li>A keen attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.</li></ul>Experience and qualifications:<ul><li>Ideally, some experience in a similar role within a shared service environment.</li><li>GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required.</li></ul> Why you'll love working hereAt our company, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive environment where your work is recognized and valued. By joining our Treasury team, you will:<ul><li>Be part of a proactive and forward-thinking team where your contributions will be key to our success.</li><li>Develop your skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment.</li><li>Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with flexible working options, both in the office and remotely.</li><li>Feel the impact of your work as you contribute to critical financial operations, ensuring smooth payments and reconciliations.</li></ul> What we offerAt Hachette UK Ltd., we believe in nurturing talent and fostering a work environment where every contribution matters. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your growth supported, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your Treasury career!Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>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.&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Treasury assistant

Closing date: 8th May 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.Start date: The start date for this role is approximately end of June. Drive international sales at this powerhouse publishing group.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.The successful candidate will report to the Rights Director and will need to be a team player with strong negotiation skills, eye for detail, the ability to problem solve and to have great organisational and time-management skills.&nbsp; What you'll be doing<ul><li>Helping to grow our successful Rights and Co-edition business, through selling rights and co-editions across the illustrated&nbsp;Group Rights lists.</li><li>This will involve direct sales along with working with selected sub agents.</li><li>The territories are likely to include Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Greece and Turkey along with the Arabic and Hebrew languages.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have experience in negotiating rights deals and have an understanding of how co-editions work.</li><li>You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with our customers and in-house colleagues.&nbsp; </li><li>There will be the opportunity to attend international book fairs and to go on sales trips to further your market knowledge and grow the business.</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>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.

Rights and co-editions executive (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 16th May 2025Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. This is an exciting fixed-term role for a detailed project manager with strong working knowledge of Monday.com and experience delivering intricate IT projects.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doingAs a PMO Analyst, you'll be responsible for supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) in planning, coordinating, and executing IT projects.<ul><li>You'll ensure effective governance by monitoring project progress, tracking milestones, and maintaining documentation to keep everything aligned with set objectives, timelines, and budgets.</li><li>You'll help facilitate communication across project teams, making sure everyone is on the same page.</li><li>You will play a key role in championing in our project management tools.</li><li>Additionally, you'll play a key role in identifying risks and opportunities for improvement throughout the project lifecycle to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone with great attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring accuracy in reporting and documentation.&nbsp; </li><li>Strong knowledge of Monday.com and excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are also very important in this role.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as you'll be interacting with teams at all levels of the organisation. </li><li>We're seeking someone with analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying potential risks and issues and proposing effective solutions.</li><li>You should be able to work independently, while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you'll need to perform well in a fast-paced, dynamic project setting</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>Private medical 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.

PMO analyst (12 month FTC)

Application deadline: May 13, 2025Reporting to:&nbsp;Head of Technical ServicesLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Onsite- five days per week&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Technical Services&nbsp;&nbsp;Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 Per annum &nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is seeking a talented service desk analyst to join our technical services team.&nbsp;In this role, you will be responsible for providing first point of contact for all incidents and requests logged by users or generated through monitoring systems across desktop, Infrastructure, and Business Applications. The primary aim of the role is to provide a high level of customer service and guidance to the business. Assisting the Technical Team and Business Solutions Team in restoring normal service as quickly as possible. The role will be expected to play a key part in continuous improvement by being proactive with ticket management, suggesting and participating in implementing improvements which give the business better service or efficiencies. &nbsp;Essential duties and responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Providing excellent customer service to all our staff.</li><li>Take ownership, and be a central point of contact, for any issue reported by our staff ensuring professional and regular communication is provided.</li><li>Handle all contact from staff ensuring that they are logged and progressed effectively within any defined service levels allocating calls within the team.</li><li>To provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business.</li><li>Constantly providing updates to the knowledge base and documenting new processes. </li><li>Work with senior team members and vendors of 3rd party systems in order to resolve outstanding issues.</li></ul> Additional duties and responsibilities<ul><li>Hands on building of Laptops/Mobile devices.</li><li>Day to day support of Mac, Laptop and Printer issues.</li><li>1st line support of business applications, physical and virtual Infrastructure</li><li>Adhering to change control process to ensure managed Infrastructure and service elements are protected</li><li>Understanding processes within the company and help drive continuous improvement</li><li>Ensuring all service tickets, or change tickets are updated and maintained</li><li>Being responsible for all work requests and tickets assigned.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and abilities requiredThe successful candidate will be able to adapt to each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.&nbsp;Candidates must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a Customer Support focused capacity and experience in reporting into 3rd line support teams. The candidate will be required to have some experience of the following technologies:&nbsp;<ul><li>Windows 10; Windows 11</li><li>365 &amp; SharePoint administration</li><li>Active Directory (administration, support)</li></ul> &nbsp;The candidate should also have the following abilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Strong organisational and customer service skills</li><li>Skill in planning and preparing written communications</li><li>Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly</li><li>Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively</li><li>Service awareness of all organisation’s key IT services for which support is being provided</li><li>Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide IT services</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast moving environment.</li></ul> &nbsp;Company Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance to celebrate your 10th year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul> If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward in hearing from you.&nbsp;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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Service desk analyst

Application deadline: 10am on Wednesday 28th MayInterviews: Friday 20 June, onlineSalary: £38,357 per annum pro-rated for 3 days per week (£23,014 per annum)Contract: This is a fixed-term contract ending 1 August 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;Location: This is primarily a remote working role but will require the postholder to work in Birmingham in the run-up to and throughout our conference in June 2026, and may involve occasional in-person gatherings elsewhere in the country.<a href="https://www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/sites/default/files/Events%20and%20progs%20lead%202.m4a" target="_blank">You can listen to this information as an audio file here </a>.<a href="https://www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/sites/default/files/JD%20Events%20%26%20progs%20lead%20April%2025.pdf" target="_blank">You can download this information as a pdf here</a>. &nbsp;Are you passionate about the intersection of creativity, health, and social change? Do you have the skills to bring people together through thoughtful, inclusive event design? We're looking for an Events and Programmes Lead to help shape and deliver a landmark international conference and support a thriving national network of creative health champions.CHWA is the national membership organisation for creative health. We use the&nbsp;term “creative health” to mean any arts or cultural activity that supports health or wellbeing. Our main roles&nbsp;as an organisation are: advocating for creative health, supporting networks for creative and cultural workers and partners in health and social care, and building resources to help make this work more possible. We don't provide creative activities that support health and wellbeing ourselves – instead we support the people who do.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3>Key duties</h3>The&nbsp;Events and Programmes Lead plays a major role in the CHWA&nbsp;team, connecting our&nbsp;strategic direction to grassroots practice via the regional champions and ensuring our events are representative of the diversity of the creative health sector, and responsive to the sector’s concerns. The postholder’s main tasks will be:&nbsp;Coordinating CHWA's International Conference&nbsp;CHWA’s conference will be held in Birmingham in June 2026, guided by a&nbsp;working group. It’s likely to involve between 250 and 350 people all together and to be in-person but with substantial online elements. The postholder will work with the Exec Director and wider CHWA team to ensure the event aligns with&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/resources/creative-health-quality-framework" target="_blank">Creative Health Quality Framework</a> (see below) and <a href="https://www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/roadmap-building-more-equal-alliance" target="_blank">CHWA’s Equality Action Plan</a> (a new plan will published this May), and prioritises equity, diversity and access in its design and delivery.&nbsp;Amongst other things, this will mean delivering a welcoming, accessible and caring event; maintaining excellent communication with the delegates, speakers and performers; and ensuring prompt and fair payments.&nbsp;The event management will also include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Coordinating the working group</li><li>Risk assessment</li><li>Managing event volunteers and coordinating the contributions of other CHWA team members</li><li>Liaising with partners and speakers both in the UK and overseas</li><li>Supporting fundraising for and marketing the event</li><li>Managing the ticketing process, including applications for bursaries</li><li>Managing all logistics, from contracts to travel and accommodation</li><li>Controlling budgets and payments in liaison with CHWA’s finance officer</li><li>Evaluating the conference</li></ul>&nbsp;Managing the Regional Champions programmeSupporting a network of regional champions (15-30 members). The champions’ role is to Explore, Connect, Advocate for, and Develop creative health practice in their locality. The champions undertake this role in a voluntary capacity either in relation to or in addition to existing workloads, so work according to their capacities, prioritising opportunities to align with their existing work.The postholder is responsible for&nbsp;<ul><li>Developing and evolving the regional champions model with the Exec Director and champions themselves. This process must prioritise diversifying the group, in line with our Equality Action Plan</li><li>Managing volunteers’ contracts</li><li>Hosting monthly peer-to-peer meetings</li><li>Gathering information on champions’ activities to share with each other and the wider sector</li><li>Offering individual support to champions, including connecting them with relevant contacts in their region and beyond</li><li>Evaluating the programme’s impact on champions and the sector&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>The role may also involve:<ul><li>Event support for smaller online or in-person events, including the quarterly SAMs (Strategic Alliance Members’ group) meetings</li><li>Representing CHWA at national, regional or local meetings&nbsp;</li></ul>This role must be rooted in the principles outlined in the <a href="https://www.culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk/news/general-news/creative-health-quality-framework" target="_blank">Creative Health Quality Framework</a> – any positive change we make will be down to trust and solidarity across a wide range of stakeholders, and this depends on working in a way that priorities these principles.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3>Person specification&nbsp;</h3>We always aim to be collaborative; caring; inclusive; and committed to positive social change.&nbsp;These are our values as an organisation and it’s essential you feel comfortable with this, and that you feel you can work in this way.&nbsp;We also consider the following to be essential for this role, but we are always interested in hearing about transferable skills as well as direct experience.&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of event management including managing budgets</li><li>Knowledge and/or experience of working with creative health</li><li>Experience of working with a wide range of people and groups with a variety of professional and lived experiences including people from underrepresented communities.</li><li>Experience of working to support equality, inclusion and diversity.</li><li>Experience of coproduction: involving people with lived experience in equal partnership</li><li>Flexibility and willingness to listen and learn</li><li>Diplomacy and good, proactive communication skills</li><li>Attention to detail, persistence and patience&nbsp;</li></ul><h3> Salary &amp; contract&nbsp;</h3>The salary is £38,357 per annum pro-rated for 3 days per week to £23,014 p.a. This is a fixed-term contract until 1 August 2026. The postholder will be paid monthly by BACS. CHWA will be responsible for paying Tax and NI when due. The postholder will be eligible for the Nest pension scheme.&nbsp;<h3> Access, place of work, and working hours&nbsp;</h3>This is primarily a remote-working role, with irregular in-person meetings and events. CHWA doesn’t have an office. The postholder will need to work in Birmingham itself preparing for and hosting the conference in June 2026.We’re happy to explore&nbsp;flexible working arrangements, including compressed time or annualised hours. We are ready to adapt our working processes in discussion with applicants; please let us know about any access needs we can support.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3> Expenses&nbsp;</h3>CHWA will reimburse reasonable travel and subsistence expenses on the basis of agreement prior to travel.&nbsp;<h3> How to apply&nbsp;</h3>We would like to receive a CV and covering information explaining why you think you would be suitable for the role, referring to the Key Duties and Person Specification outlined above. Your covering information can be submitted as an email, an audio recording or a video recording as you prefer. We would prefer a written CV, but if this is not possible for any reason, please let us know and we can adapt accordingly.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring our organisation is as diverse and representative as possible and are using the <a href="https://www.incartsunlock.co.uk/" target="_blank">IncArts Unlock tool&nbsp;</a>to support this recruitment process. We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and drives innovation. We specifically encourage individuals from under-represented communities including global majority; Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen and Boater (GRTSB); d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent (DDN); LGBTQIA+; or who are from less affluent socio-economic backgrounds to apply.Please tell us about any access needs we can meet to support your application process. We’d&nbsp;also appreciate it if you could click on this link and fill out <a href="https://forms.gle/k97BBg2WiUFGztuB8" target="_blank">this Equality, Diversity &amp; &nbsp;Representation form</a> when you apply. This form&nbsp;is anonymous and we won’t be able to connect&nbsp;it with your application, but it helps us assess whether we are reaching a wide pool of&nbsp;candidates. If the link doesn’t work for you let us know and we will find an alternative. &nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.When you apply, please let us know whether you would be able to attend an interview on Friday 20 June, online.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you can’t make that date and are shortlisted for the role, we will aim to find another mutually convenient time.&nbsp;If you are selected for interview, and you are freelance or on a lower wage, we can offer a fee to cover your time preparing for and attending interview.We will send questions in advance, and let you know who will be on the interview panel.&nbsp;Please email your application to the email address found via the Apply button.&nbsp;If you’d like an informal conversation about the role before you apply, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:victoria@culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk" target="_blank">victoria@culturehealthandwellbeing.org.uk</a>Please send us your application by 10am on Weds 28 May. We will let you know of our decision by Thursday 5 June and we will aim to hold interviews on Friday 20 June, online.&nbsp;

Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance CIC

Events & programmes lead

Closing date to sign up: Sunday 11th May 2025 at 5pmEvent date and time: Monday 12th May 2025, 5-6pm, on Zoom&nbsp; Join this exclusive Creative Access webinar to learn how to start your career in journalism without a degree or a university application.The Financial Times is looking for people who would like to develop a deep knowledge of current affairs and business, are curious, persistent, seek out the truth and feel suited to working to the tight deadlines and the pressures of a modern newsroom. You will study for an NCTJ qualification while working at the Manchester Evening News and the FT, under the 18-month paid apprenticeship scheme.Due to the partnership with Manchester Evening News, we are especially interested in applications from candidates living in the Greater Manchester area. Join this virtual webinar to learn:&nbsp;<ul><li>About The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme in partnership with Manchester Evening News</li><li>How the apprenticeship is structured, including the NCTJ level 5 qualification</li><li>The type of hands-on training you could gain from the programme</li><li>How to make your application stand out</li><li>Top tips, advice and guidance</li><li>Eligibility criteria</li><li>And hear from a former apprentice</li></ul> Hear from our panellists:<ul><li>Rosalind&nbsp;(Roz) McKenzie, Head of apprenticeship training at PA Media Academy</li><li>Maisie Grice,&nbsp;Apprentice journalist at Financial Times</li><li>Adele Jones, Editorial early careers manager at Financial Times</li></ul> Sign up via the 'Apply' button to secure your spot!Explore the Financial Times apprenticeship scheme <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/financial-times-apprenticeship-scheme-34246" target="_blank">here</a>. Applications close 26th May 2025 at 11.59pm.

Financial Times

Learn more webinar: The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme

Deadline for applications: 12th May 2025, 11:59PMInterviews: 22nd May 2025 This is an opportunity for a creative and highly organised individual to join Forward Arts Foundation's ambitious and dynamic team.The marketing and development coordinator will support the co-Executive Directors and Head of Programmes to deliver creative, engaging marketing strategies for our programmes, comms for donors and efficient administrative systems for our fundraising and development work. You will use digital media to enhance Forward's visibility within the education and culture sectors and beyond. Your support in executing marketing activities will be crucial in driving our broader growth ambitions.This role will report to the co-Executive Directors, and you will be integral in helping to widen contemporary poetry's audience, honour achievement and support underrepresented talent.This is a part-time role (17.5 hours/week) that requires some flexible hours as needed, with quarterly travel to London if you are not already based there. You can work from home or in our shared workspace in Liverpool or London.&nbsp;We are offering this role under two contract options.Permanent, part time contract:<ul><li>0.5 FTE, 2.5 days/week</li><li>£30,000 per annum pro rata</li><li>Pension contribution and holiday entitlement</li></ul>Freelance contract:<ul><li>12-month contract with an intention to renew</li><li>Rate of £150 per day for up to 130 days of work</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ol><li>Showcase the charity to external audiences, particularly donors and high-profile stakeholders.</li><li>Gather the information needed to demonstrate impact for our stakeholders, including donors, high-profile supporters, and national and international audiences.</li><li>Lead on organisational branding, writing impact reports, developing event collateral and other impact focussed external communications.</li><li>Create compelling and emotive narratives, highlighting the power of our work, the stories of our beneficiaries and the importance of our artform.</li><li>Develop and deliver a regular cycle of effective campaigns to engage new supporters with our mission and our work.</li><li>Manage and maintain databases (CRMs) to track up-to-date donor information and data on fundraising activities.</li><li>Handle donor communications, including thank you letters and event invitations.</li><li>Assist with event planning, including managing RSVPs and booking venues and coordinating with suppliers around fundraising events.</li></ol>&nbsp;<h3>Person specification</h3>1. Experience and knowledge<ul><li>Experience of delivering organisational communications</li><li>Experience of managing social media and using analytics insights to inform content strategy</li><li>Experience of copywriting and editorial input</li><li>Experience of supporting events delivery</li><li>Familiarity Wordpress and Canva are essential; Motion and Salesforce are desirable.</li></ul>2. Skills and abilities<ul><li>Excellent copywriting skills and ability to create engaging media content</li><li>Highly organised and able to work from own initiative in managing a complex workload and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills - able to engage a wide range of people with an appropriate balance of warmth and professionalism</li><li>Attention to detail across promotional and comms materials.</li></ul>3. Attitudes and values<ul><li>Enthusiasm for the work of Forward Arts Foundation.</li><li>A proactive and good-humoured attitude to meeting challenges and bringing about change.</li><li>Flexibility and willingness to learn</li><li>Commitment to equality</li></ul>&nbsp;Please send your CV and cover letter to the email address found via the Apply button. Please do not include your name, email or other identifying information within your application documents, as they will be assessed anonymously.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.

Forward Arts Foundation

Marketing and development coordinator

Closing date for applications: 26th May 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £28,808 per annumDuration: 18 monthsStart date: 1st September 2025 Sign up for our <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/learn-more-webinar-financial-times-apprenticeship-scheme-34247" target="_blank">Learn More webinar on Zoom</a> from 5–6pm on Monday 12th May.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme is now open to applications!This scheme is aimed at helping young people from under-represented groups start a career in journalism. We are particularly keen to hear from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and those from disadvantaged socio-economic households. This apprenticeship is for people who do not have a degree or a university application and candidates who have applications for a degree currently under consideration or who are attending university, are not eligible.You will study for an NCTJ qualification while working at the Manchester Evening News and the FT, under the 18-month apprenticeship scheme.We are looking for people who would like to develop a deep knowledge of current affairs and business, are curious, persistent, seek out the truth and feel suited to working to the tight deadlines and the pressures of a modern newsroom. You will also be able to adapt to different environments - the apprenticeship involves living, at different times, in London and Manchester.Due to the partnership with M.E.N., we are especially interested in applications from candidates living in the Greater Manchester area. &nbsp;What this apprenticeship offers<ul><li>Paid-for study towards the NCTJ level 5 qualification through the apprenticeship scheme</li><li>Training at the Manchester Evening News and the FT</li><li>Some accommodation support available &nbsp;</li><li>30 days annual leave</li><li>A dedicated FT mentor throughout the programme</li><li>Access to FT Employee Networks &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>What you’ll do<ul><li>Begin with&nbsp;4 months study in London for the NCTJ level 5 journalist qualification (this industry-recognised standard is the equivalent of second year university and includes the NCTJ diploma). One day a week will be spent in the Financial Times’ London newsroom.</li><li>You will then spend 6 months training as a reporter in Manchester with the Manchester Evening News.</li><li>Return to London to spend 4 months training in a Financial Times specialist publication, such as Investors Chronicle.</li><li>A further 4 months working alongside FT journalists in the field and newsroom</li></ul>Timings may be subject to change &nbsp;Eligibility requirements<ul><li>You will not have a degree or be attending university</li><li>You will be aged 18 years or over by 1 September 2025</li><li>You have been awarded good Level 3 qualifications by September 2025. Suitable qualifications include:<ul><li>2 A levels</li><li>4 AS levels</li><li>NVQ</li><li>BTEC</li><li>Applied General Qualification</li><li>International Baccalaureate diploma</li><li>Access to higher education diploma</li><li>T Level</li><li>Tech level</li></ul></li><li>You must also:<ul><li>Have achieved GCSE 5 for Maths and 7 for English language</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</li></ul></li></ul> &nbsp;We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Curious about people, governments, business and money</li><li>Open-minded and interested in different perspectives</li><li>Truth-seeker</li><li>Willing to learn</li><li>Conscientious, hard-working and diligent</li><li>Resilient and flexible</li><li>Strong communication skills, especially good written and spoken English</li><li>Able to adapt to different environments (the apprenticeship involves living, at different times, in London and Manchester)</li><li>Although not essential, include any languages, data and social media skills in your CV</li></ul> &nbsp;The use of AIOriginal reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Its readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations. &nbsp;We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.&nbsp; &nbsp;What’s in it for you? Benefits included:Benefits vary by location but the FT is committed to providing best-in-class perks across all offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of these benefits are available<a href="https://aboutus.ft.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank"> here.</a>The organisation has embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, they are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.&nbsp; &nbsp;About the Manchester Evening NewsThe Manchester Evening News is the biggest regional news website in the country, larger than some national brands. It tells the stories that matter to the people of Greater Manchester and beyond. Its journalism is rooted in hard news reporting, people-focused real life features, and issue-led campaigns. It has a strong cost of living, shopping, what’s on and TV offering.The MEN also provides a unique northern perspective on national news and issues, and the site has been widely recognised with industry awards.The Manchester Evening News is based in Oldham, close to Chadderton Metrolink stop and accessible by bus. It also works on a hybrid model with Tuesday-Thursday office based, but for this role would hope you would spend as much time as possible out on your patch once you have settled in. All junior reporters are mentored by a senior reporter and a content editor to support fast development. &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Upload your CV, cover letter and application questions as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>In your cover letter, include the questions outlined below</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;In your cover letter:&nbsp;1. Tell us why you want to be a journalist (300 words max)2. Tell us why you think you'd make a great reporter (300 words max)3. This scheme is aimed at under-represented groups; tell us about yourself and your potential to benefit from this opportunity (300 words maximum) &nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.&nbsp;Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme

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;

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