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Closing date for applications: Wednesday 12th June at 11.59pmPlanned start date: 29th JulyDuration: 5 weeksNumber of opportunities available: 5Bursary: £1,970Location: The British Library, St Pancras, LondonLearn more webinar: Tuesday 4th June at 5pm (details to follow) Are you curious about a career in the library and creative sector? The British Library will help you start your career story with this training placement.Where else can you find Leonardo da Vinci rubbing shoulders with family recipes? Unearth the earliest world maps and this morning’s local news? Or listen to the call of a barking treefrog alongside the rallying cry of the Suffragettes?Every day, <a href="https://www.bl.uk/" target="_blank">The British Library</a>'s staff work hard to open up this vast collection for people to explore all over the UK and around the globe. They aim to employ passionate and forward-thinking people of all ages and experiences who can bring a fresh perspective to what they do.In recruiting for this role, Creative Access is looking for interest over experience; no related experience is required for this placement. We are particularly keen for people to apply who would also be interested in applying for apprenticeships at the British Library, following this 5-week programme. What you can expect from the programme<ul><li>Learn from the experienced Library staff and gain experience during placement</li><li>Learn what the library and creative sector is and how The British Library fits into it through industry visits</li><li>Learn about roles and career pathways in the library and creative sector through tours and career talks</li><li>Develop skills in librarianship, hosting events, engaging with audiences, supporting projects and many more</li><li>Develop your problem solving and presentation skills by completing a project with your peers to bring The British Library to life</li><li>Develop your CV, application and interview skills through CV and interview workshops</li></ul>Learning times are flexible and will take place between Monday – Friday. Group learning and support activities will take place between 10am and 4pm. We are looking for people that are:<ul><li>Interested in The British Library and what they do</li><li>Interested in working in the heritage, cultural and library sector in the future</li><li>Have an understanding of how the British Library engages a variety of audiences with its work</li><li>Are keen to learn and reflect on their experiences</li><li>Organised and can manage time effectively</li><li>Competent in using a computer and have knowledge of MS Office or are happy to spend time developing these skills at the Library</li></ul> What are the next steps after the training placement?The training placement will set you up well to apply for one of the British Library's apprenticeships. There will be business administrator apprenticeships in the Learning, Community, International Office and Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) teams starting in September, all studying towards a recognised level 3 qualification. Past trainees have also gone on to continue their career story at other heritage and cultural institutions. 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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.The British Library want this opportunity to be accessible to everyone from the above groups so a bursary will be paid fortnightly to those that participate.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.

The British Library

British Library training placement

Closing date: 22nd May 2024Salary: £23,144-£25,742Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance. Would you enjoy working in a busy art gallery and engaging audiences with Kettle's Yard House and Gallery? Do you enjoy telling stories and news through social media? Kettle's Yard is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Digital Communications Assistant to assist with day-to-day digital marketing including social media, e-marketing and the Kettle's Yard website. The role holder will support the Communications Manager in marketing all aspects of Kettle's Yard including exhibitions, fundraising, the music programme, learning and community activities and the unique collection. The role holder will produce new digital content to reach and engage new and existing audiences across a range of digital platforms, including the Kettle's Yard website. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of using social media successfully</li><li>Experience using wordpress or similar and e-marketing software</li><li>Experience of marketing and/or press work in the cultural sector or similar relevant experience</li><li>Excellent computer skills and demonstrable ability to learn new software systems as required</li><li>Confident using current social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube</li><li>Interest in the visual arts</li><li>Educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent standard/NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of practical experience</li><li>Personable and polite, able to be the face of Kettle’s Yard when required</li><li>Ability to work evenings and weekends when required</li><li>Ability to work unsupervised and with great self motivation</li><li>A commitment to inclusion, anti-racism and environmental sustainability</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience or demonstrable knowledge of content creation</li><li>Experience using analytics tools such as Google Analytics</li><li>Experience using design tools such as InDesign</li><li>Experience in filmmaking and editing</li></ul> We believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We are committed to helping to make the arts and cultural sector a more diverse and equal place. To this end we are actively seeking to diversify our staff and would particularly welcome applications from BIPOC people and people with disabilities, if you wish to self-identify please do so in your personal statement.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Kettle's Yard

Digital communications assistant (fixed term)

2 Museums, Galleries and Libraries Opportunities