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Closing date: 19th May 2025 at 9amSalary: £31,000 per annum&nbsp;FTEHours: Part-time, 3 days a week plus 16 additional days to cover productions &amp; events Scene &amp; Heard is seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team.This part-time role is at the heart of our creative and administrative operations. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production weeks, supporting creative planning and delivery, and providing administrative support to the Artistic Director and the wider team. They will help manage productions, support volunteers, maintain systems, and contribute to the ongoing success of our acclaimed playwriting programmes for children.The Production Administrator &amp; Assistant to the Artistic Director reports to the CEO &amp; Artistic Director and collaborates closely with all members of the staff team. What you'll be doingThe&nbsp;production administrator &amp; assistant to the artistic director is responsible for:<ul><li>Coordinating all logistics and administration for courses and productions</li><li>Managing communications and documentation for volunteers and creative teams</li><li>Acting as Production Manager during show weeks and supporting technical teams</li><li>Assisting the Artistic Director with administrative and scheduling duties</li><li>Maintaining systems including Salesforce CRM and managing merchandise stock and sales</li><li>Helping to ensure a welcoming, well-run studio environment at S&amp;H HQ</li></ul> What you'll bring<ul><li>Exceptionally organised, efficient and detail-oriented</li><li>A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative team</li><li>Calm and capable under pressure, especially during busy production weeks</li><li>Confident managing logistics, paperwork, and people simultaneously</li><li>Enthusiastic about theatre and working behind the scenes</li><li>Friendly, approachable and great at working with volunteers, children and creatives</li><li>Flexible and dependable, with a can-do attitude and a love of problem-solving</li></ul> To reflect and celebrate the rich variety of heritages, backgrounds, and orientations represented in London and beyond, we strive to build and maintain a staff team and volunteer base that is as diverse as the communities we serve.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Scene and Heard

Production administrator & assistant to the artistic director

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May at 11.59pmSalary: £25,643 per annumWorking hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to FridayDuration: 12 months&nbsp; Deepen your understanding of the theatre industry through this traineeship scheme, where you'll be joining the team behind Donmar Warehouse's fundraising for 12 months.<a href="https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/about/" target="_blank">The Donmar Warehouse</a> makes unmissable, exceptional productions of classic plays, new works by leading writers, and intimate musicals to thrill and inspire its audiences. In a converted Covent Garden warehouse space, in the heart of London’s West End, audiences experience the power of live performance up close, sitting no more than four rows away from the action. The Donmar has blazed a trail for thirty years creating legendary performances by some of the world’s greatest artists, reaching global audiences through transfers across the West End, Broadway and beyond, and that legacy is the foundation of its approach today.In this role, you will deepen your understanding of the theatre industry by joining the Individual Giving team where you will gain an understanding of Individual Giving within the fundraising landscape at large, within the Donmar, and gain experience running a thriving theatre membership scheme.Within this front-facing post, you will support the smooth running of the Friends and Best Friends membership scheme, liaise with the Events team to deliver the events programme for Donmar supporters, identify new members and offer administrative support for the Patron scheme.By the end of the 12 months, you will leave with a deeper understanding of fundraising, including the importance of relationship building and working closely with key stakeholders, as well as a strong grasp of how to confidently communicate the need for support.Donmar Warehouse’s CATALYST talent development programme supports the development of talent both on and offstage which is underrepresented both at the Donmar and in the wider industry. Through this 12-month programme, the Donmar creates bespoke experiences for roles/individuals within the organisation, welcoming a range of voices and skills to the Donmar. With organisation-wide investment, each opportunity provides focused mentorship and will serve to expand your knowledge of the theatre sector at large. What you will receive<ul><li>A strong understanding of the theatre industry and the key role that fundraising plays at the Donmar and within the sector at large</li><li>Experience of day-to-day running of a membership scheme</li><li>Research proficiency across different supporter groups</li><li>Excellent administrative skills</li><li>Confidence in communicating with a variety of people including supporters, VIPs and key stakeholders</li><li>Working knowledge of key industry databases including Spektrix, DotDigital, Canva and external suppliers</li><li>Cross-departmental mentorship and company-wide investment in your professional development</li><li>Access to a thriving and active Donmar trainee alumni community &nbsp;</li></ul>Key activitiesMembership<ul><li>Act as the first point of contact via email, and a secondary contact via phone for ticket requests and membership queries from Friends, supporting the Membership Officer in managing the day-to-day administration for this group of supporters</li><li>Support with ticket requests and membership queries from Patrons, when required</li><li>Support the Membership Officer in planning and delivering training for the Customer Service Assistants (CSAs) and ensuring that they feel comfortable to respond to member enquiries that come through to the Box Office, and dealing with escalated issues as necessary.</li><li>Support the Individual Giving team in the administration around the delivery of any fundraising campaigns, new and lapsed membership drives, and donation appeals as necessary</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Act as the lead point of contact from the Individual Giving team, liaising with the Events team and supporting with administration including managing RSVP lists, invitation writing and supporting the Events team in carrying out research on guests who are attending</li><li>Attend Development events, building relationships with supporters and acting as a representative of the Donmar team Prospect Research</li><li>Dedicate a day each week to supporting the Head of Philanthropy to identify and research prospective supporters and current supporters who may have the capacity to increase their giving</li></ul>Communications<ul><li>Work with the Membership Officer on the regular creation of a dedicated supporters’ e-newsletter, looking out for exclusive updates and insights that Donmar can share</li><li>Create production booklets for each show, to be shared with supporters to offer them further insight into the production</li></ul>Finance<ul><li>Support the administration of Gift Aid on donations, helping maximise income and ensuring compliance with HMRC Gift Aid regulations though accurate data management</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Provide administrative support for the Individual Giving team, including coordinating renewal mailings, issuing monthly digital membership cards, writing thank you letters, gift membership processes, donation and renewal receipts, and supporting the Membership Officer with processing donations</li><li>Support the Membership Officer in ensuring supporters are accurately credited in programmes, on the website and in the building</li><li>Write Meeting Briefing documents to support the team when meeting with supporters or prospective supporters</li><li>Consistently look for ways to improve the maintenance and use of systems - Spektrix, DotDigital, ROMAX.</li></ul>General duties<ul><li>Attend and support the company at events around productions such as press nights, rehearsal room drinks, first previews, etc.</li><li>Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience working in an office context, either as a volunteer, work experience or employee</li><li>Attention to detail in all work, with strong administration and organisational skills</li><li>A desire to pursue a career in the arts</li><li>A collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude</li><li>Excellent face-to-face, telephone and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to use initiative and work as part of a busy team</li><li>An interest in the fundraising sector</li><li>An eagerness to learn and develop new skills</li><li>Basic IT skills, with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Drive</li><li>Flexibility and willingness to work outside of normal office hours on a regular basis for events including evenings and occasional weekends (time off will be given to make up for any ‘out of hours’ work)</li><li>No previous study or experience of working in theatre is required but a demonstrated desire to learn is essential.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in a customer service role</li><li>Excellent time management skills, with an understanding of how to prioritise and plan to meet deadlines with a busy workload &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is only open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, who are under-represented in the industry and workforce.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more. You will also gain access to an active and thriving Donmar trainee alumni community.

Donmar Warehouse

Development trainee

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

Fuel Theatre

Executive & fundraising assistant

3 Production / Post-Production Opportunities