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Closing date for applications: 26th January 2026 at 10.00am&nbsp;Join Yorkshire Dance as a trustee and help build a more equitable future for dance.This is a voluntary position as trustees are not&nbsp;paid for their time but will be reimbursed for&nbsp;expenses incurred to carry out board duties.&nbsp;As a trustee, you will be placed on the public register with Companies House as a director&nbsp;of the company and listed as a trustee of the&nbsp;charity with the Charities Commission.&nbsp;Board meetings are quarterly, virtual or hybrid&nbsp;in Leeds City Centre, with an in-person day&nbsp;session twice a year.&nbsp;Trustees are encouraged to join subgroups&nbsp;which meet every quarter.&nbsp;Trustees are appointed for an initial term of 3&nbsp;years. The maximum term for trustees is 6&nbsp;years. More details of responsibilities of Trustees&nbsp;can be found on the Charity Commission&nbsp;website.&nbsp;The Board's role is to ensure that&nbsp;Yorkshire Dance works towards its&nbsp; charitable aims.&nbsp;It is made up of a passionate group of&nbsp;people who care about what we do,&nbsp;our mission and values.Their shared experience brings&nbsp;knowledge, expertise and dynamism&nbsp;to managing the charity. The board work closely with Hannah&nbsp;(Creative Director) and Jo (Executive&nbsp;Director) to ensure that Yorkshire&nbsp;Dance delivers its mission and vision.&nbsp;They uphold the Company’s values&nbsp;and standards and ensure that its&nbsp;obligations to its stakeholders and&nbsp;others are understood and met. Trustee Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Work&nbsp;closely with our directors to ensure that Yorkshire Dance delivers its mission and vision. </li><li>Uphold the Company’s values and standards,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;that its obligations to its stakeholders and others are understood and met. </li><li>Attend quarterly board meetings&nbsp;(virtual or hybrid)&nbsp;in Leeds city centre.&nbsp; </li><li>Participate in biannual&nbsp;in-person day sessions with all board members and directors. </li><li>Contribute to quarterly trustee sub-groups.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>As well as needing experienced&nbsp;Trustees, we are also&nbsp;relaunching our two-year&nbsp;Onboarding Scheme. This is to&nbsp;give 2 people with no board&nbsp; experience, an opportunity to&nbsp;experience being a trustee.&nbsp;While the post-holders don’t&nbsp;have voting rights, they will get&nbsp;to join governance&nbsp;conversations, sit on&nbsp;subcommittees and attend&nbsp;meetings for 2 years to learn&nbsp;more about the role of trustees&nbsp;within an arts charity.&nbsp;We welcome applications from&nbsp;people who are currently&nbsp;under-represented at board&nbsp;level in the arts organisations of&nbsp;Leeds.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Yorkshire Dance Centre Trust

Trustee

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: £12.21 per hourLocation: BathStart date: Mid February 2026Duration: 1 year&nbsp;Working hours: 18 hours per week Kickstart your career in theatre and gain hands-on experience supporting workshops, events, and youth programmes at one of the UK’s leading children’s theatres.<a href="https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/whats-on/?ven=2358" target="_blank">The Egg</a> is a theatre for curious and young minds, where we explore the joy of being human through shared theatrical experiences. The Egg, part of Theatre Royal Bath, is one of the country’s most established theatres dedicated to children and young people. Since opening in 2005, it has presented over 900 plays, programming 60 different professional productions each year for audiences aged 0-18, hosting hundreds of theatre companies and introducing thousands of young people to live theatre.This opportunity is part of The Egg’s Pipeline Programme: New Voices Awards, which will support six early-career theatre creatives (two per year across three years) through a paid freelance training opportunity. The creative learning assistant will assist with the day-to-day running of the theatre school, they will support our team in the delivery of a mixture of formal and informal theatre training for young people aged 5-18 years and support the Young Board associates and Youth Council participants. They will have excellent communication skills, be confident talking to a wide variety of people, be happy working alone or as part of a team, and have general administration skills. This engagement is funded by The Garek Trust.&nbsp; Key activities<ul><li>Provide administrative support for the running of the department, including maintaining registers, following up on attendance records, room bookings and schedules</li><li>Assist the in-person delivery of week time evening groups as part of our Theatre School offer. Support practitioners in the leading of sessions, managing the readiness of the workshop space and materials, and offering pastoral support to participants during the sessions</li><li>Answer enquiries from parents, teachers, and participants via email, phone or social media</li><li>Support the participation programme producer in producing the annual Theatre School festival shows, and other theatre school events including; end of term sharing, open mic events, summer schools, etc.</li><li>Arrange and conduct new member inductions and building tours for new Theatre School members and visiting parents/guardians</li><li>Create and upload content to various social media channels, as well as compile and distribute regular newsletters. Liaise with the general manager to ensure the Theatre School website is up-to-date, and add additional content to the website as needed</li><li>Research and produce a sharing for Theatre School with the support of your line manager</li></ul> What you will gainFull training will be provided for this role, with the opportunity to develop your own theatre facilitation skills. In addition, you will undertake office-based tasks, such as; general administration, logistical problem-solving and scheduling. You will gain an insight into all elements of a working theatre which could include training in our box office systems and operational working practices. Where possible, we will support the successful candidate in their creative goals and career ambitions, by offering insight into the roles that exist within a theatre-training environment or working theatre building. What we are looking forEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>A keen interest in storytelling</li><li>Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word &amp; Excel</li><li>Good telephone manner</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and a good manner with both the general public and young people</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team</li><li>Positive outlook</li><li>Adaptable and flexible</li><li>Willingness to learn</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Interest in arts education/participatory arts</li><li>Experience in working with children and young people (this could include babysitting or family members)</li><li>Interest in developing leadership qualities</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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> We actively encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, as these communities are particularly under-represented in theatre-making and creative roles. &nbsp;This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that 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.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 Egg - Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Creative learning assistant

Closing date for applications: 1st January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: LondonDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 27.25 hours per weekStart date: 2nd February 2026 Are you a Brent local with a passion for theatre and its power to connect with diverse communities? Kickstart your career with this six-month internship, gaining hands-on experience and insight into how powerful shows and workshops are produced.<a href="https://www.uniquecommunity.org/" target="_blank">Unique Community</a> is a performing arts organisation that uses theatre to connect with individuals often overlooked by society. By working collaboratively with the local community, it creates powerful, new theatre that tackles real-world issues. Through performances and workshops, Unique Community engages diverse audiences, aiming to spark a ripple of positive change in society.Unique Community creates work across three program areas:<ul><li>Unique Youth Theatre: An open-access, free performing arts service for young people.</li><li>The Stork Project: Centred on theatre creation with migrants, this program aims to amplify their voices and stories.</li><li>DYCE (Developing Young People’s Critical Thinking &amp; Empathy): This initiative involves taking the most poignant shows developed across our services and turning them into workshops, which we tour to schools across North West London. This enables the conversations that begin in our sessions to continue beyond our walls.</li></ul>Through these programs, Unique Community strives to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those it serves, promoting inclusivity and understanding through the transformative power of the arts.This role is for someone who is curious about how a small performing arts charity functions during the devising, rehearsal and production period. The candidate will be interested in a combination of direct delivery with children, young people, and migrants, as well as the background work it takes to make theatre shows happen.Funded as part of the <a href="https://www.brentcreates.com/vibrent/" target="_blank">ViBrent initiative</a>, this placement will benefit from rotational opportunities among the <a href="https://www.punchdrunkenrichment.org.uk/projects/vi-brent-network" target="_blank">ViBrent</a>&nbsp;partner organisations. This could include mentorship and/or shadowing, and offers the opportunity to apply new skills in different environments while building a professional network that spans multiple organisations. These occasions can be tailored around the successful applicant to make sure they suit their individual interests and professional goals. What you will learnFacilitation skills developed through supporting staff:<ul><li>Creating a show from scratch in collaboration with participants</li><li>Inclusivity and how this can be instilled in all facilitation practice</li><li>Directing a show with and for children, young people and migrant adults</li><li>How to structure and deliver a high quality, inclusive and effective workshop</li></ul>Producing skills developed through supporting the company producer:<ul><li>How to write a risk assessment</li><li>Methods and techniques of contact - writing emails, making phone calls</li><li>Developing good relationships with partners</li><li>Creating plans for getting into a theatre and everything that goes into the planning of a show</li><li>Some knowledge of backstage theatre crafts including set, costume, props, lighting and sound will be gained</li></ul> Key activities<ul><li>Support facilitation in theatre workshops with children, young people and adults</li><li>Administrative support to the company producer for the preparation of summer shows</li><li>Supporting and leading on workshops in schools across Brent</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>An interest in theatre - even if you haven't seen much theatre, an interest in it is useful</li><li>An interest in people is vital - wanting to hear people's stories and understand why things are the way they are</li><li>Some understanding of the importance of community, especially for people from traditionally marginalised backgrounds</li><li>An open mind and willingness to try new things and challenge themselves</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, please confirm in your cover letter if you’re from or currently living in Brent (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 open to individuals who are from or live in the borough of Brent and are also from groups that 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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.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.

Unique Community

Intern producer and facilitator

Closing date for applications: 1st January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: LondonDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 26.25 hours per week (3.5 days)Start date: 2nd February 2026 This six-month traineeship provides the opportunity to develop the practical skills and insight needed to facilitate performing arts workshops that engage and inspire children.<a href="https://www.fresharts.co/" target="_blank">Fresh Arts</a> is an expert provider of arts education for children of all ages. It is committed to widening participation in the arts. Fresh Arts believes that every child should have the opportunity to participate in high quality arts education with gifted, passionate and highly trained professionals.This role is a trainee role for junior programmes coordinator. By the end of the six months we hope the candidate will have gained the skills and knowledge to operate as a programmes coordinator, facilitating after school clubs as well as carrying out administration support tasks daily.Funded as part of the <a href="https://www.brentcreates.com/vibrent/" target="_blank">ViBrent initiative</a>, this placement will benefit from rotational opportunities among the <a href="https://www.punchdrunkenrichment.org.uk/projects/vi-brent-network" target="_blank">ViBrent</a>&nbsp;partner organisations. This could include mentorship and/or shadowing, and offers the opportunity to apply new skills in different environments while building a professional network that spans multiple organisations. These occasions can be tailored around the successful applicant to make sure they suit their individual interests and professional goals. Key activities<ul><li>Receive training to be able to deliver facilitation in schools every day, either during the school day or afterschool, and in our building</li><li>Receive training to assist and then lead group performing arts classes</li><li>Events support</li><li>Administration and general office-based tasks that may be required every morning before going to teach, including but not limited to:<ul><li>Supporting participants and their families</li><li>Administrative and organisation support for all programmes</li><li>Liaising with schools and parents</li><li>Answering the phones and admin email inbox and dealing with daily queries</li></ul></li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Passionate and committed to creating world-class arts engagement opportunities for children</li><li>A background and/or training in performing arts - this could be through attending classes, studying at school or any other experiences</li><li>Experience facilitating groups</li><li>Excellent communication skills - a high standard of both written and verbal with the ability to draft clear emails and communications and a strong, polite and friendly telephone manner</li><li>A team player with the ability to work collaboratively, build positive working relationships and provide a friendly service to people</li><li>Excellent organisational, administration and time management skills</li><li>Has an enhanced DBS check or is willing to obtain one as this role involves working with children&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, please confirm in your cover letter if you’re from or currently living in Brent (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 open to individuals who are from or live in the borough of Brent and are also from groups that 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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.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.

Junior programmes coordinator

Closing date: Mon, 05 Jan 2026Job Title: Head of Venue OperationsSalary: £40k-£50kHours: 32 hours per week (4 days a week, full-time equivalent)Location: On-ite across SET Centres, with flexibiliy to work from home for specific tasks and adaptable arrangements to meet organisational needsContract: Permanent&nbsp;SET is seeking a values-driven Head of Venue Operations to lead our growing venues, including SET Social Vauxhall and SET Walthamstow opening in 2026.&nbsp;The role blends strategic and hands-on work across operations, staff, finance, safety, and our inclusive, experimental, and community-focused ethos. The Head of Venue Operations will oversee SET's public venues, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, consistently high service standards, licensing and safety compliance, and a strong culture of staff leadership. The role covers four key venues:<ol><li>SET Social Peckham - cafe/bar and community arts centre</li><li>SET Social Vauxhall - events venue with a function room, project spaces, cafe and bar</li><li>SET Walthamstow - cafe/bar, live music and multipurpose venue (opening 2026)</li><li>SET Vault (location TBC) - late-night venue with a 6am licence for experimental nightlife and music programming</li></ol>Each venue has (or will have) its own Venue Manager, all reporting to the Head of Venue Operations. At the outset, the Head of Venue Operations will directly open and run SET Social Vauxhall as acting Venue Manager during its establishment phase, embedding systems, hiring the initial team, and ensuring a smooth launch before appointing a Venue Manager. This role is both strategic and hands-on: responsible for operational systems, financial oversight, safety, staff wellbeing, event delivery, bar performance and maintaining SET's community-focused, experimental and inclusive ethos. With an inclusive ethos always, SET actively encourages applications from all sections of the community, particularly from people whose backgrounds are underrepresented across the arts and charity sectors. This includes people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, and disabled people. As an employer participating in the government-backed Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. &nbsp;<h3>Job Requirements</h3>ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE &amp; EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Exceptional experience managing venues, large bars, cultural spaces, or late-night operations.</li><li>Experience leading multi-site teams or high-capacity venue teams.</li><li>Strong knowledge of licensing, health &amp; safety, food hygiene, safeguarding and compliance.</li><li>Experience delivering music events, nightlife programming</li><li>Comfortable using cloud-based systems, rota tools, and EPOS/bar software.</li></ul>DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Experience in the arts, charity, community, or not-for-profit sectors. </li><li>Experience opening or launching new venues.</li><li>Familiarity with nightlife culture, club licensing, and technical production.</li><li>Experience integrating accessibility and community engagement into venue operations.</li><li>Familiarity with HR processes or staff wellbeing practices.</li></ul><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Job Responsibilities</h3>For the full list of job responsibilities, please refer to the job pack via the Apply button.<h3>&nbsp;</h3>The closing date for applications is Monday 5 January 2026, 23:59pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered.Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview w/c 19 January 2026, with candidates chosen by February 2026. If you need to submit your application in a different format or require reasonable adjustments, please contact us <a href="mailto:work@setspace.uk" target="_blank">work@setspace.uk</a>Please note: References from previous employers will only be contacted after a job offer. If there are valid reasons for this not to be possible, please mention this on your application.If you have any queries regarding the process or the role, please contact us at the same email address above.

Head of venue operations

Job Title: HR and Office ManagerSalary: £40,000Hours: 32 hours per week (4 days per week, full-time equivalent)Location: On-site across SET Centres, with flexibility to work from home for specific tasks and adaptable arrangements to meet organisational needsContract: PermanentClosing date: Mon, 12 Jan 2026&nbsp;SET is seeking a thoughtful, values-driven HR and Office Manager to oversee and develop our people and office systems as the organisation continues to grow.We are committed to being an ethical, fair and forward-thinking employer, grounded in social justice within the arts and beyond. This role is central to fostering an internal culture based on transparency, care and respect, and to ensuring our systems support a thriving, inclusive organisation. &nbsp; The HR and Office Manager will oversee SET’s day-to-day HR and office systems, supporting a growing team while ensuring our internal infrastructure is transparent, scalable and people-centred. Working closely with Directors, managers and the Board of Trustees, the role will help embed best practice in employment, governance and internal organisation, upholding SET’s values, duty of care and commitment to being a fair and ethical employer. With an inclusive ethos always, SET actively encourages applications from all sections of the community, particularly from people whose backgrounds are underrepresented across the arts and charity sectors. This includes people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, and disabled people. As an employer participating in the government-backed Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. &nbsp;<h3>Job Requirements</h3>ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE &amp; EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Demonstrable experience in office management and HR coordination.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Experience improving internal systems and streamlining processes.</li><li>A strong working knowledge of HR practices and UK employment law.</li><li>A commitment to fairness, accessibility and care in the workplace.</li><li>Ability to work independently and confidentially.</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.</li><li>Experience handling sensitive employee relations issues, including dispute resolution and mediation.</li></ul>DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Experience in the charity, arts or not-for-profit sectors.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.</li><li>Familiarity with CRM platforms and HR/project management software (e.g. BreatheHR, Notion, Trello, Asana).</li><li>Comfortable using cloud-based systems and collaboration tools.</li><li>Familiarity with GDPR and data handling in a HR context.</li><li>Comfortable using, HR software and scheduling tools.</li><li>Confidence leading team-building initiatives or internal culture programmes.</li><li>Experience supporting staff wellbeing initiatives or EDI work.</li></ul><h3>Job Responsibilities</h3>For full responsibilities, person specification and staff benefits, please refer to the job pack via the Apply button.<h3>&nbsp;</h3>The closing date for applications is Monday, 12 January 2026, 23:59pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered.Short-listed candidates will be invited to a first interview within one month of submitting their application. First-round interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 19 January 2026.Candidates who are further short-listed will then be invited to a second interview, providing an opportunity to meet more of the team. Second-round interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 26 January 2026.The anticipated start date for the role is February / March 2026.If you need to submit your application in a different format or require any other reasonable adjustments, please contact the same email above.

HR and office manager

Closing date for applications: 6pm on 16 January 2026Job title:&nbsp;Senior IT Service Delivery ManagerReporting to:&nbsp;Global Head of TechnologyWorking hours: 10am-6pm, Monday-FridayLocation:&nbsp;White Cube Bermondsey (with other locations as required)&nbsp;Direct Reports: 3&nbsp;Compensation: £60,000.00 - £80,000.00 dependent on experience&nbsp;White Cube is seeking a hands-on Senior IT Service Delivery Manager&nbsp;to play a pivotal lead role in our technology transformation journey - ensuring technology solutions, services and vendors align with White Cube’s strategic objectives, managing service levels and standards, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted business partner.&nbsp;Operating at both a strategic and operational level, the ITSDM will lead global service delivery, partner with business stakeholders to anticipate and iterate technology needs and shape a culture of service excellence. The post holder will balance operational oversight with strategic influence, ensuring that IT delivers measurable business value and supports the gallery’s creative and commercial ambitions.Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Due to the festive break, we will not begin reviewing applications until 5 January 2026.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesService Leadership&nbsp;<ul><li>Lead a small global IT operations team, ensuring consistent, high-quality service, governance, adherence to Operational SLAs and KPIs.</li><li>Develop It service into a mature ITIL service management capability (Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Knowledge Management).</li><li>Champion a culture of continual improvement, leveraging data, automation, and analytics to enhance service performance and user-experience.</li><li>Oversee proactive monitoring, reporting, and predictive service analytics to anticipate and prevent service disruptions.</li><li>Oversee service transitions for new systems, partnering with PMO to ensure readiness, training, and support models are in place for go-live.</li></ul>Operational Excellence &amp; Infrastructure<ul><li>Coordinate in-house and 3rd party resources to deliver IT projects, including system upgrades, rollouts and continuous improvement projects.</li><li>Lead operational IT initiatives including hardware and software management, system installations, end-user device management, print solutions and wireless configurations.</li><li>Maintain critical business systems, multi-site networks and enterprise Infrastructure, and Cloud environment in conjunction with in-house and 3rd party suppliers.</li><li>Manage Microsoft 365 and Azure AD environments, including user provisioning, access control, and policy management.</li><li>Ensure reliable connectivity and data access across all White Cube sites.</li><li>Manage data backup and Disaster Recovery solutions with 3rd party services.</li><li>Provide cover and assistance to team members during absence and support gallery events or private views as required.</li></ul>Business Partnership&nbsp;<ul><li>Serve as strong IT business partner to identify and prioritize service improvements, technology adoption, and training opportunities.</li><li>Proactively engage with business stakeholders to align department strategies with IT initiatives.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;People and Vendor Leadership<ul><li>Develop a high-performing global IT support team, fostering accountability, professionalism, and driving a culture of service excellence.</li><li>Manage MSP and key supplier (support, infrastructure, licensing, SLAs and escalations) relationships and commercial arrangements, driving continuous value, innovation, and quality improvement.</li><li>Implement structured vendor performance reviews aligned to service and quality SLAs.</li><li>Manage the IT Opex and Capex budget and optimise vendor and service MSAs.</li></ul>Security, Compliance, and Risk Management<ul><li>Partner with the CISO to embed security-by-design, incident response, and awareness into daily service delivery.</li><li>Support the CISO on cybersecurity compliance, and disaster recovery planning.</li><li>Maintain auditable processes for user access, device management.</li></ul>Reporting and Insight<ul><li>Produce service delivery MI with trend analysis, and actionable insights to inform capacity planning and decisions.</li><li>Present technology and service performance and risk assessments to the Technology Steering Committee, PMO, Op-Co and Company-wide channels, as required.</li><li>Work with the Global Head of Technology on strategic technology planning, Opex budgeting, capacity management, and IT Capex investment prioritisation.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience in IT Operations and Service Delivery, preferably within a multi-site or international organisation.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of hardware, Networking (WAN / LAN), and cloud/SaaS solutions.</li><li>Proven line management experience leading, coaching and guiding a IT support teams in a fast-paced organisation.</li><li>Demonstrable success implementing and maturing ITIL-aligned service frameworks.</li><li>Strong Experience in vendor governance, contract negotiation, and performance management.</li><li>Strong hands-on knowledge of M365, Azure AD, JAMF and Windows Servers.</li><li>Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks e.g. ISO27001, Cyber Essentials.</li><li>Good commercial acumen, with experience of OPEX budgets and service cost optimisation.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills at all levels.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational abilities, coupled with a strategic mindset and continuous-improvement ethos.</li><li>Working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)</li><li>Leading-by-example, showing, coaching and developing approach. </li><li>Hands on technical depth with a collaborative and business-oriented approach.</li><li>Calm, structured, and resilient when managing complex challenges.</li><li>Passionate about innovation, service quality, and enabling creativity through technology.</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

White Cube

Senior IT service delivery manager

Closing date for applications: 22nd January 2026Salary: £7,862.40 part time salary based on a 3-day working week for up to 6 months (full time annual salary equivalent £26,208)Interviews: Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th February 2026Start Date: March 2026 onwards (flexible)Contract: 6 monthsLocation: The role will be mainly based in Walk the Plank’s office at Cobden Works, 37-41 Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6WF – you will be expected to work in the office. You will also be expected to travel to different event locations. Travel and accommodation, if necessary, will be paid for and arranged by the company. Join a leading outdoor arts organisation and develop key skills needed to purse opportunities in the creative industries.We are looking for two emerging creatives, based in Greater Manchester, to join our team on a part time basis (3 days a week) for up to 6 months.<a href="https://www.walktheplank.co.uk/" target="_blank">Walk the Plank</a> is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings. Walk the Plank’s track record of making work that engages citizens in public celebration is founded on ambitious creativity that connects with everyone. From fire gardens and site-responsive installations to parades and festivals, the company consistently attracts acclaim and showcases talent. To explore what we do, have a look at our showreel.You will learn by doing, shadowing others and gain experience working with different teams. For example, you will spend time working with producers and production managers, as well as with our marketing department and working on Walk the Plank’s projects. You will be supported by a project manager throughout your time with us.The position will start from March 2026, and can be flexible depending on your existing commitments. Here is a rough project timeline:<ul><li>March: Join regular team meetings, visit event locations, meet with the creative teams, work as part of the team at our Salford HQ</li><li>April - August: Live events taking place</li><li>September: Evaluation</li></ul> What is an Emerging Creative?Emerging creatives are people interested in working in the creative industries who are at, or near the beginning of their career in the arts. We are looking to develop the next generation of creative industry professionals, especially candidates who feel they are:Finding that the way things are set up is making it hard to get training or experience, or a foot in the door. Didn’t go to University or didn’t complete a University course. Not seeing people like themselves in the sector, or working in TV, film and theatre. Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceAre you:<ul><li>Interested in working in the arts, cultural events, and the creative industries?</li><li>In the early stages of a career?</li><li>Able to get on with a variety of people of different ages and from diverse backgrounds?</li><li>Able to work on your own and as part of a team?</li><li>Willing to use Microsoft Office software; Word, PowerPoint, Outlook?</li><li>Able to travel to M6 6WF in Salford?</li></ul>Finally, are you:<ul><li>Out of full-time education?</li><li>Legally allowed to work in the UK?</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walk the Plank

Emerging creatives

Closing date for applications: 9th January 2026 at 10.00amSalary: £30,000 per annumContract: Fixed-term for 12 months Join the team at an award-winning dance-theatre company, providing essential admin and logistical support that powers its artistic vision and keeps productions running smoothly.Working closely across all teams the company assistant will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by providing quality administrative and logistical support across the Company’s activities.&nbsp;Matthew Bourne's New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.This is an important role at the centre of the New Adventures team. The role provides general administration and personal assistant (PA) duties to the senior management team and works closely with all areas of the organisation to ensure the smooth delivery of our activity and&nbsp;the efficient day-to-day running of the organisation.&nbsp; ResponsibilitiesAdministration and coordination<ul><li>﻿﻿Act as the main point of contact for the New Adventures office including being the first point of contact for enquiries by telephone and by email</li><li>﻿﻿Support with enabling clear and sufficient communication amongst the team, including the sharing of calendars, diary management for the executive director and occasionally other members of the senior management team (SMT), and regular updating of shared information - this also includes arranging appointments and meetings internally and externally</li><li>﻿﻿Supporting SMT to book travel and accommodation and processing expense claims as required and in line with company policy</li><li>﻿﻿Collate information from colleagues to produce and distribute our internal company diary document and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system to help to better facilitate internal communications across the organisation</li><li>Support the operations manager with use of office space by managing room bookings and the office diary and supporting general management with access to the studio when needed</li><li>﻿﻿Take minutes of subcommittees (if needed), working groups and other meetings and circulate them to the team, and arrange links for hybrid versions of these meetings</li><li>﻿﻿Carry out research as required by the operations manager or SMT</li><li>﻿﻿Take a lead on organising internal company events and away days, booking event spaces and arranging hospitality. This includes birthday cards and gifts for staff throughout the year</li><li>﻿﻿To lead on merchandise coordination which includes overseeing/managing the merchandise operation and looking for opportunities to maximise sales</li><li>﻿﻿Support the operations manager to ensure that contracts or agreements are in place with all partners and freelancers including through maintenance of the centralised contracts log</li><li>﻿﻿Support with the administration and delivery of designated activity, from booking travel, accommodation and equipment and communications support, to supporting the pastoral care of participants during workshops or residencies as required</li></ul>Finance and operations<ul><li>﻿﻿Manage the day to day running of the office and store cupboard ensuring that it is always safe, clean, and presentable</li><li>﻿﻿Oversee the maintenance of office services and equipment including being responsible for the administration of equipment hire externally and in-house</li><li>﻿﻿Oversee the office IT facilities, providing basic troubleshooting and liaising with the operations manager/IT consultant as required</li><li>﻿﻿Deal with dost and arrange couriers</li><li>﻿﻿Keep the office stocked with supplies, such as stationery and refreshments</li><li>﻿﻿Book meeting rooms and facilities as needed</li><li>﻿﻿Meet and greet visitors, managing appointments at the office and provide refreshments</li><li>﻿﻿Supporting when required with finance related tasks including ensuring the correct and timely operation of certain aspects of the computerised purchase ledger (including processing invoices and credit card/soldo card administration)</li></ul>General<ul><li>﻿﻿Take an active role in your continuing professional development, identifying relevant training and professional development opportunities</li><li>﻿﻿To always work in accordance with New Adventures' Environmental Policy and Action Plan and to proactively develop and encourage environmentally sustainable practice</li><li>﻿﻿To embody the New Adventures Equality Plan, Dignity at Work Policy and any other policies or plans New Adventures may introduce in the future</li></ul>Advocacy<ul><li>Attend premieres, press nights and important company performances and events as required</li><li>﻿﻿Always act as an advocate for the company</li><li>﻿﻿Attend industry events as a representative of the company</li><li>﻿﻿On occasion tour with the company and represent the company at the presenting venues with overnight stays as required</li></ul>Other<ul><li>﻿﻿To always act in the best interests of New Adventures</li><li>﻿﻿To be an enthusiastic advocate of New Adventures and have a thorough understanding of the company's mission, vision and aims</li><li>﻿﻿Other duties as reasonably required by your line</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Experience in administration, or training relevant to an administrative role, ideally within the arts or charity sectors</li><li>Confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly (e.g., CRM platforms, accounting software)</li><li>﻿﻿Demonstrable ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities</li><li>Experience communicating professionally with a broad range of stakeholders</li><li>﻿﻿Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively</li><li>Positive, approachable attitude with a willingness to support colleagues across the organisation</li><li>﻿﻿High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work</li><li>A confident, tactful communicator with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Proactive, able to plan ahead and solve problems, and respond to changing priorities</li><li>Flexible and able to work effectively both independently and within a small team</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of professional documents</li><li>An interest in and understanding of the arts and cultural sector</li></ul>We will be using this to shortlist applicants. There may be some questions here that you can't confidently answer 'yes' to - don't be put off by this. If you still feel that you could do the job well, we want to hear from you.Please see the job pack on our website for a full job description and person specification. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

New Adventures

Company assistant

Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026Salary: £30,000 per year Looking to advance your directing career? This year-long role at the Donmar offers hands-on experience across rehearsals, casting, programming, and artistic leadership.The resident assistant director (RAD) is an opportunity for an outstanding theatre director in the early stages of their career to be embedded at the Donmar for a year. The RAD will develop extensive skills, craft, and knowledge around directing; from casting, in rehearsals, through to the running of shows, working with directors and actors of the highest calibre. The RAD will also experience and contribute to the workings of one of the UK’s leading producing theatres, and cultivate their skills as an artistic leader of the future. The RAD scheme has been integral to the Donmar through its thirty-year history. Former resident assistant directors have gone on to become leading directors and artistic leaders.Across the year, the RAD will spend the majority of their time assisting on productions. They will assist on a minimum of 4 shows. Primary duties include: supporting the running of rehearsals, technical rehearsals and previews, and noting the show once it is running. They will balance their time with duties in the office as an integral part of the theatre staff. The RAD will sit in the artistic team. They will be involved in literary duties, casting duties, and will contribute to programming meetings. In addition, there is the opportunity to learn from a range of departments e.g. marketing, development, producing.We are looking for a passionate, ambitious, highly self-motivated and driven individual who thrives in a busy and fast-paced environment and who is interested in gaining a foundation in artistic leadership and the running of a building. This is not an entry level position. The role is intended as a bridge from assistant roles to associate/staff directing roles and making your own work as a director. The aim of the role is to give a rounded experience of the different component parts of a busy producing theatre and to give an introduction to the skills and considerations of artistic leadership.&nbsp; This role will suit someone…<ul><li>Looking to build themselves for a strong understanding of the theatre industry and the key role that assistant directors/directors play at the Donmar and within the sector at large</li><li>Eager to experience of day-to-day running of a rehearsal room in a producing theatre</li><li>Who is confident in communicating with a variety of people including creative leads, freelance technical &amp; stage management teams, performers, administrative staff and supporters &amp; donors</li><li>Excited to take part in cross-departmental mentorship and company-wide investment in your professional development</li><li>Wants access to a thriving and active Donmar trainee alumni community</li></ul> ResponsibilitiesWorking as an assistant director on productions, which includes:<ul><li>Supporting the director during rehearsals and with preliminary preparation</li><li>Supporting stage management with tasks and scheduling</li><li>Supporting the cast as necessary during both rehearsals and through the run</li><li>Noting the production at least twice a week and feeding back to the director</li><li>A bridge between the office and the rehearsal room, feeding back to the artistic team</li><li>Managing production seat allocation during tech and previews</li><li>Attending post-show discussions, development events, other events as required</li><li>Work with understudies when required</li></ul>Working with the artistic team which includes:<ul><li>Reading scripts and feeding back in artistic meetings</li><li>Attending shows and reporting back</li><li>Some administration of scripts / correspondence</li><li>Contributing to programming conversations</li><li>Uphold values around EDI alongside all other Donmar Staff</li></ul>Working with the casting department which includes:<ul><li>Supporting the casting director with actor lists</li><li>Undertaking research for the casting director</li><li>Attending shows or showcases</li><li>Attending auditions, general meetings, readings</li></ul>Working with development and participation departments which includes:&nbsp;<ul><li>Facilitating workshops, talks and other events with young people</li><li>Delivering Q&amp;A sessions with young people, community groups and sponsors</li><li>Other duties to assist the Donmar office as may reasonably be required&nbsp;</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and we may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.&nbsp; Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceAssessed at Application - essential<ul><li>Experience of directing your own work; at least one fully realised professional production*</li><li>Experience of being an assistant director on at least three professional theatre productions*</li><li>Demonstrate a clear commitment to a career as a theatre director, standing at the point of gaining larger-scale assisting credits, associate director roles, and making your own work at professional venues</li><li>Articulation of what your creative skillset brings to the rehearsal room and how you apply it to support the rehearsal process</li><li>An understanding of the work and ethos of the Donmar Warehouse</li></ul>*NB - (For the purposes of this application we are defining a professional production as being a full-length piece performed by paid actors for a run of 2 weeks or more)&nbsp; Reviewed at application and assessed at interview - essential<ul><li>A strong interest in how a producing theatre is run and the role of artistic leadership</li><li>Be able to illustrate where your working practice and/or the stories you tell show a commitment to inclusion and diversity</li><li>Excellent communication and administration skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise, work well under pressure and adapt to new situations</li><li>A proactive and positive attitude</li><li>Ability to work independently and under your own initiative</li><li>Embrace both rehearsal-room and office-based activities and balance tasks for both settings</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Has worked as an assistant director on productions at medium / large scales</li><li>Experience of script reading</li><li>Experience of running workshops / working with young people</li><li>Experience of working with understudies</li></ul> Additional informationThis is an intensive full-time training role so it will not be possible to be released to work on major freelance projects outside of the contract. However, it is possible to use leave days for smaller projects e.g. readings, workshops. We recognise that candidates may have other commitments and encourage you to discuss anything that might impact your availability at interview.Benefits:<ul><li>Enhanced holiday scheme with 25 days a year plus 8 Bank Holidays.</li><li>Annual Birthday leave.</li><li>Benefits (post-probation and dependant on length of service)</li><li>6% employer pension contribution as part of the Donmar’s stakeholder pension scheme.</li><li>Season ticket loan (travel)</li><li>Subsidised local gym membership</li><li>£25 towards annual eye tests</li><li>Employee welfare programme</li><li>Cycle to work bike loan scheme</li><li>Discount at Donmar bar on food and drinks</li><li>Complimentary tickets to attend Donmar performances</li><li>All staff training and professional development programme</li></ul> To apply, you will need to submit an up to date CV and complete the online form including Credits &amp; Productions, Supporting Statement Questions and Equal Opportunity Monitoring data via our Careers Page. We believe that representation matters; diversity of identity, of perspective and of lived experience enriches our work and our lives. We recognise that the Donmar and the wider theatre industry is not representative of contemporary society in terms of workforce, artists and audience. We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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