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

The Southbank Centre

Retail assistant

Salary: £28k per annum, dependent on experience Contract: Permanent, full-time, subject to a probationary period of 6 months Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week including breaks. Evening and weekend work is expected for this role with no overtime payment.Deadline: Wednesday 29th May 2024, 10am Interviews: w/c 3 and 10 June 2024 The executive assistant is a new role created to support with the growth of the OT. They will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Joint CEOs as well as managing the office administration across the building’s busy offices.The Joint CEOs (Artistic and Executive Directors) of the OT work long hours in a sector that demands evening and weekend working, especially in leading a mid-scale organisation that punches above its weight. They manage several senior staff directly, interface extensively with stakeholders, and cultivate relationships across the UK theatre sector. With a major capital project approaching, and the Artistic Director regularly in rehearsals, we are now looking for a hardworking, efficient and empathetic Executive Assistant to free up capacity, streamline processes and maintain great relationships inside and outside the OT. Additionally, this new role will take responsibility for office administration in our busy offices.We are open to hearing from people interested in long-term careers as EAs, but also from those building theatrical careers who need a full-time role in a busy theatre. ResponsibilitiesExecutive support<ul><li>Proactively plan effective use of the CEOs’ time</li><li>Deal with correspondence and manage CEOs’ email inboxes, as required, ensuring that all messages receive a response in a timely and appropriate manner.</li><li>Monitor workload and act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the CEOs’ offices, escalating where necessary and delegating to other members of staff where appropriate.</li><li>Follow up actions on behalf of the CEOs.</li><li>Book hotel, travel and catering arrangements for the CEOs</li><li>Provide time-saving support including lunch/coffee runs, invitations, thank-you notes, flowers, gifts etc.</li></ul>Diary management<ul><li>Principal point of contact for the CEOs’ diaries, regularly reviewing the diary, avoiding clashes and ensuring meetings are prioritised where needed.</li><li>Book meeting rooms and tables and prepare rooms.</li></ul>Guest management<ul><li>Meet and greet guests for meetings with CEOs, giving them a warm welcome including refreshments etc.</li><li>Coordinate guest and house seat tickets on behalf of the CEOs, liaising with the box office team.</li><li>Provide administrative support to regular meetings chaired by the CEOs including minute-taking, coordinating papers and setting agendas.</li><li>Act as point of contact for Board meeting scheduling, distributing papers and printing where required, setting up the Board room.</li></ul>Relationships<ul><li>Foster and maintain excellent relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Expenditure<ul><li>Process company credit card, expense returns, PLEO receipts and invoices relating to CEOs</li><li>Assist other with invoice processing if required.</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Support CEOs and Development Department with events (including press nights, patrons’ evenings, galas) – including preparations and on-the-ground support.</li></ul>Office administration<ul><li>Maintain the staff holiday diary after approvals from line managers.</li><li>Supporting the General Manager to manage hardware and software contracts and relationships.</li><li>Order and monitor stationery supplies.</li><li>Order and monitor office furniture and equipment, as required, taking responsibility for refreshing the office décor, as required.</li></ul>Please click the 'apply' button to download the full job description. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workloads</li><li>Excellent administration and organisational skills and the proven ability to meet deadlines whilst working in a busy environment</li><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to deal tactfully with staff at all levels, whilst maintaining strict confidentiality</li><li>A professional approach with the ability to work on your own initiative in a systematic and pragmatic manner</li><li>Understanding of the long hours including evenings and weekends worked by the CEOs </li><li>Love of or background in theatre and an understanding of its ecology </li><li>Conscientious and diligent self-starter</li><li>Works with colleagues respectfully, collaboratively and with understanding</li><li>Takes responsibility for delivering tasks, achieving high standards and learning from mistakes </li><li>A passion for theatre </li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Prior experience with non-executive boards and knowledge of the workings of a charity.</li><li>Persuasive, with the ability to challenge effectively and negotiate when required.  </li><li>Previous experience as an EA/PA and/or supporting busy executives</li></ul> How to applyPlease send a CV with 2 references (including your current or latest employer) along with a 2-page cover letter by email marked 'Executive Assistant' to the email found via the 'apply' button. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from those who may be returning to work after a pause in their career or who are looking to balance a role with their wider caring or parenting responsibilities.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Orange Tree Theatre

Executive assistant

Application deadline: Sunday 2nd June at 8pmDuration: 12 days, July 2024 - July 2025Fee: £3,000 Are you a creativity champion? <a href="https://64millionartists.com" target="_blank">64 Million Artists</a> is recruiting a cohort of creativity champions to support the delivery of The January Challenge 2025. <a href="https://64millionartists.com/thejanuarychallenge/" target="_blank">The January Challenge</a> is a national campaign for creativity and wellbeing by 64 Million Artists - 31 days of fun, accessible prompts designed to spark your imagination! Each prompt invites you to 'do, think, and share' – get creative, reflect on your experience, and share in a way that's meaningful to you. The prompts are designed by people, community groups and organisations from across the UK. They explore anything (and everything!) from writing, making, exploring and movement.<a href="https://64millionartists.com/creative-prompts-2024/" target="_blank"> Find past examples here.</a>Over 160,000 people worldwide participated in The January Challenge 2024, experiencing joy, connection, and personal growth. In fact, 93% of participants reported a positive impact on their wellbeing. You can read more about the 2024 campaign<a href="https://64millionartists.com/our-reflections/" target="_blank"> here</a>.The ideal applicant for this role is somebody who is motivated to establish or develop a group, using creative prompts to connect and build community. The role is an opportunity to develop your own skills as a Creativity Champion, be a part of a cohort with others and to invest time and energy into pursuing an idea or area of interest you have. What is a Creativity Champion?We know that creativity thrives within community spaces (at work, home, or localised groups) when the right conditions are nurtured; people have a sense of agency, there is access to resources, and a culture of inclusion. We call the facilitators of these conditions Creativity Champions. Creativity Champions are people working in a range of community settings; they are librarians, arts-coordinators in prisons, hospitals and care homes, cultural sector workers, community group and team leaders. Our programmes support Creativity Champions and their wellbeing, whilst also developing their practice to grow impact in their communities.Creativity Champions will invite others to participate in The January Challenge and create opportunities for people to get creative together. They might establish new groups or introduce the Challenge to groups or communities they are already a part of. The activity can be delivered in any language, including British Sign Language, and all January Challenge materials will be available in the Welsh Language. We can also offer translation services into Polish, Urdu or Punjabi. The group you work with might be:<ul><li>A community connected by place (at work, or home)</li><li>A community connected by lived experience</li><li>A community connected by shared interest</li></ul><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEsH3WRKpTU" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more from the 64 Million Artists team, on what it means to be a Creativity Champion. Key activities<ul><li>Designing 3 of the 31 creative prompts that will become a part of The January Challenge campaign (supported by 64 Million Artists).</li><li>Develop and host a creative group and support the group to take part in The January Challenge. This work includes developing marketing materials, establishing a space to share and connect and seeking opportunities to spread the word!</li><li>Further to your work with your group, we will work together to host one event open to the public during January (this might be an in person workshop, a talk online, a panel event, etc - and we will work with you to make sure it feels appropriate and relevant to you and your work)</li><li>Attend In-Person Sessions (these will take place in London and travel expenses will be covered)</li></ul> Timeline<ul><li>Wednesday 17th July 2024 - Kick Off and Welcome Day</li><li>Wednesday 18th September 2024 - Training and Support Day</li><li>Wednesday 16th October 2024 - Training and Support Day</li><li>Wednesday 19th February 2025 - Reflection and Feedback Day</li><li>Thursday 17th July 2025 - Check In and Reflections (½ Day)</li></ul>On the training and support days, we will cover; safeguarding, creative facilitation, marketing your idea, and access and inclusion principles. We will also explore creative ways to embed impact measurement into your work with your group and how you can embed reflection &amp; learning across the process. These days will also be an opportunity for 1-2-1 and peer to peer support. 64 Million Artists will support you with:<ul><li>Ongoing 1-2-1 online sessions to establish clear boundaries around what you would like to do and what support you might need to do it.</li><li>A sharing forum for the cohort to connect with and support each other</li><li>Access to The January Challenge Champions Pack 2024 (available in English and Welsh), including the challenges ahead of time, and optional session plans</li><li>Additional expenses you might incur whilst hosting activity, including room hire, snacks, travel and access costs</li><li>Access support and cost covered wherever required</li></ul>We work responsively, and will always endeavour to support you to feel safe and comfortable in the role. AccessAccess is a fundamental component of The January Challenge and all of the groups, events and workshops that happen alongside it. We will work with you to identify the right support for both your involvement as a Creativity Champion and for your group.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

64 Million Artists

Creativity champion for The January Challenge 2025

Closing date: Sunday 19th May at 5pmFee: £2,475 for 5 weeks work across June - September 2024 (London) / £2,950 for 5.5 weeks work across June - September 2024 (Essex)Location: The role will be required to be on-site at rehearsals (in London or Colchester) and performances (Central London or Harwich)Start date: Week beginning 17th June Good Chance and Gecko are looking for two workshop assistants in London and Essex for their new performance project with young people. <a href="https://www.goodchance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Good Chance</a> is a dynamic theatre company co-creating ground-breaking, heart-thumping theatre. Recent award-winning productions include The Jungle, about the refugee camp in Calais, which has toured the world and The Walk with Little Amal, a major participatory public artwork which travelled from Turkey to the UK and beyond.<a href="https://www.geckotheatre.com/" target="_blank">Gecko</a> is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed physical theatre company, led by Artistic Director Amit Lahav. Founded in 2001, the company has created 8 critically acclaimed shows, 2 Associate Shows and 2 films. Gecko is currently touring their 8th stage production Kin, commissioned by the National Theatre, exploring themes of family, migration, &amp; home.We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident person who is keen to work with young people and professional theatre makers and to gain experience as a Workshop Assistant in this exciting new project. The Workshop Assistant will work as part of the creative and administrative team to support the rehearsals and performances. They will work directly with the young people, communicate with them about plans for the rehearsals and performances, support the delivery of the workshops and communicate with parents and carers.We're looking for someone who is excited to develop their skills and experience, looking for new opportunities, keen to work with lots of different people, passionate about working with young people, and great at problem-solving and being in a busy working environment.We’re looking for two Workshop Assistants - one based in London, and one based in Essex. The Workshop Assistant role is a training and development role, open specifically to people from a refugee or asylum-seeking background with lived experience of displacement. Responsibilities<ul><li>Communication with young people: be a main contact for the young people during rehearsals and performances, communicate timings and schedules, monitor attendance</li><li>Support young people: with their learning and development, give advice and feedback on their performances, check their progress</li><li>Support creative team: develop workshop leading skills by supporting the Local Facilitator and Local Directors to design and deliver the workshops</li><li>Administration: take notes in rehearsals, check these notes with the creative team and share them with the young people, create daily schedules</li><li>Set up: make sure rehearsal spaces and any other rooms are set up each day</li><li>Filming and photography: recording the rehearsals so the creative team can look back at these films, and for social media</li><li>Communication with the team: in-person, phone and email contact with the creative team, wider project team, partners, young people, parents and carers and wider contacts</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>Someone who is enthusiastic, dedicated, organised and excited to learn new things</li><li>Someone with experience working with young people; either gained from supporting and/or leading workshops or teaching in any context, ideally experience working with those from refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds</li><li>A strong interest in theatre and teaching, and keen to develop these skills on a large-scale professional performance project</li><li>Sensitivity and empathy to different people’s needs</li></ul>This role is specifically aimed at people from a refugee or asylum-seeking background with lived experience of displacement. Additional informationTravel expenses for any work required beyond the place you are based will be provided.Please download the full job description by clicking the 'Apply' button for the project schedule and expected time commitment. Good Chance is committed to widening access and to equality of opportunity for all staff and freelancers. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are under-represented in the arts sector due to their socio-economic status, ethnic background or disability and from people with lived experience of migration, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Good Chance.If you need this information in a different format or have any access requirements for application or interview, please contact us by email on <a href="mailto:emily@goodchance.org.uk" target="_blank">emily@goodchance.org.uk</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Good Chance

Workshop assistants

Application deadline: 12pm on Thursday 30th MaySalary: £40,000 per annumTerms: Permanent, full time    Working hours: 35 hours per week; including one duty management shift per weekInterview round one: Monday 13th MayInterview round two: Week beginning Monday 20th May Are you a data-driven leader with a passion for the performing arts?The Head of Ticketing is a key role within the Audiences team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all ticket sales and maximising revenue at the Donmar. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working with a ticketing system such as Spektrix and will plan and deliver regular training sessions for Customer Service Assistants to ensure a consistently high standard of customer service. The Head of Ticketing will provide regular financial and audience data reporting, feeding into audience development strategies and pricing initiatives. On a day-to-day basis the Head of Ticketing will provide leadership and strategic problem solving for ticketing operations, ensuring that data is managed in accordance with data protection and best practice. The Head of Ticketing will be passionate about excellent customer service, able to motivate and inspire, with meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Passion for providing a consistently excellent experience for customers</li><li>Extensive experience of a ticketing and CRM system such as Spektrix</li><li>Experience of managing and developing a dynamic Box Office team in a professional performing arts environment, including devising and delivering training</li><li>Experience of delivering high levels of service to a range of customers including philanthropic supporters</li><li>Proven track record of increasing ticket sales and improving customer service standards</li><li>Proven experience of preparing and presenting comprehensive reporting on all aspects of a complex ticketing operation for senior management</li><li>Strong financial analytical skills with the ability to present to senior management</li><li>Ability to plan the delivery of a consistently high level of service whilst accommodating high levels of activity</li><li>An in-depth understanding of Data Protection and PCI regulations</li><li>Ability to lead and manage complex and multiple projects in a highly pressured and dynamic environment</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team</li><li>A clear and confident communicator</li><li>Personable and enthusiastic</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>The ability to collaborate with many different stakeholders, including producers and creative personnel</li><li>Ability to prioritise, multi-task and adapt to new situations</li><li>'Can-do’ attitude, personal drive, resourcefulness and initiative</li><li>Strong problem solver</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of using Spektrix</li><li>Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the work of the Donmar Warehouse</li><li>Experience of working in a producing theatre</li></ul> Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe will be declined.If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email <a href="mailto:jobs@donmarwarehouse.com" target="_blank">jobs@donmarwarehouse.com</a>.We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented 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 identity and/or socioeconomic background.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Donmar Warehouse

Head of ticketing

Closing date: 09:00 am Friday 17 May 9amInterviews: Virtual (Microsoft Teams) Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 JuneContract: 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: £26,096 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester (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)  Arts Council England has an exciting opportunity for an organised and efficient assistant to join our collaborative team. As an Assistant (Grant Management), you will be responsible for providing a consistent and high-quality grant management service and associated functions. You will provide advice and support to applicants and staff across the organisation and deliver assessment and monitoring services. In addition, you'll work closely with post holders across the Chief Operating Officer’s unit, relationship managers, Officer, Compliance and Improvement, the Senior officer and officers in the Grant Support team.  ResponsibilitiesIf you were already in this Assistant (Grant Management) role, here are some of the areas you would have been working in this week:<ul><li>Reviewing applications for eligibility and risk and processing bank details and associated administration</li><li>Supporting our decision-making processes for all of our funding programmes</li><li>Managing the post-decision grant process, including recording decisions (where applicable), preparing and distributing funding agreements for our investment programmes, and monitoring grant conditions and grant closure</li><li>Implementing contact management checks on all applications received and reviewing contact details in line with the fraud policy.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>To succeed in the role you will have experience of working in a customer service orientated environment coupled with some experience of grant funding programmes. An understanding of the arts and cultural business environment would be essential.</li><li>You must have an understanding of financial management and business awareness as well as the ability to interpret complex information and make judgements about levels of risk.</li><li>You will also have excellent IT skills and experience of using databases.</li><li>You will be highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and exercise effective judgement when organising, planning and managing complex tasks, and you will have the ability to initiate work and perform according to self-imposed timetables.</li><li>You will have first-rate interpersonal and communication skills – both speaking and in writing – and the ability to communicate in a confident and engaging manner with people from different backgrounds.</li><li>Finally, you will have a good understanding of the current diversity agenda and its relationship to the work of the role</li></ul> Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and 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.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.If there are any adjustments that would help 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 at <a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented 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>.Please note that, we are currently consulting on our Staff Code of Ethics and changes which will avoid conflicts of interest. The changes would mean that employees of the Arts Council would not be 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 <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 <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>. To view the job description please click the Apply button at the top right.Please 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>

Arts Council England

Assistant, Grant Management

Application deadline: 10am Monday 20 May 2024Terms: Permanent, full timeSalary: c. £50,000Interview round one: Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May Interview round two: Wednesday 5 June Donmar Warehouse is seeking a casting director with a proven track record in professional theatre to join them in this upcoming role.The casting director is a senior member of the Donmar Warehouse’s Artistic Team, playing an active and integral role in programming, proposing and steering actor-led projects that fit within our mission, working closely with the Artistic Director. They work with our Artistic Director and visiting directors to cast Donmar shows. They also actively cultivate leading talent and champion emerging artists. Alongside Company Stage Managers and the Producing team, they support actors during their time working at the Donmar, helping create the conditions for them to do their best work.A detailed job description is available to download via the Apply button at the top right. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>A minimum of five years proven experience as casting director in professional theatre</li><li>Strong current relationships with leading directors</li><li>Excellent relationships with actors’ agents in the UK</li><li>Good knowledge of the dramatic canon</li><li>Proactive and confident, with the ability to cultivate new relationships with established and emerging talent</li><li>Diplomatic, discreet and professional</li><li>Knowledge and experience of union agreements, including British and American Equity</li><li>Enthusiasm for the work of the Donmar</li><li>Good commercial instincts and awareness of which actors will attract audiences</li></ul> Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with musical theatre artists</li><li>Good contract negotiation skills</li><li>Experience of working in the commercial theatre</li><li>Management skills</li><li>Experience of working at a senior level within a comparable organisation</li><li>Member of Casting Directors Guild</li></ul> Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe (found via the Apply button) will be declined.If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email <a href="mailto:jobs@donmarwarehouse.com" target="_blank">jobs@donmarwarehouse.com</a>.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.

Casting director

Application deadline: 9am, Wednesday 29th May 2024Salary: £38,000- £40,000 depending on experience per annumHours: Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm with 1 hour for lunch. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.First round interviews will take place: Thursday 13th June 2024Second round interviews will take place: Thursday 20th June 2024 Are you passionate about engaging with young people and community groups through theatre?The Almeida Theatre is seeking a Participation Producer. This post is offered on a Permanent, full-time contract.The Almeida is a theatre company with a national and international reputation for producing work of the highest standard - achieving recognition through consistent critical acclaim, increasing national reach, international profile and breadth of audiences.This post will work closely with the Director of Participation, producing all shows which originate from the Participation team, setting up and managing participation projects and working closely with young people and community groups. There is also an opportunity to instigate and creatively lead on participation projects.The Participation Producer will manage the Participation Coordinator and the Participation Assistant, as well as any work placements and freelancers. They will manage show and project budgets and contribute to the writing of funding applications and evaluation reports. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of producing high-quality participation shows, for and with young people and community groups, including liaising with directors, production teams, other creative teams and managing budgets</li><li>Flexible, inventive and risk-taking approach to devising participatory projects which will connect and respond to the main programme at the Almeida</li><li>Confident in leading workshops with people of differing ages, abilities and experience</li><li>Experience in recruiting and managing freelance artists to lead creative projects</li><li>Experience in recruiting participants from diverse communities to take part in projects</li><li>Passion for the Almeida’s theatre programme and sensitivity and imagination to respond to it</li><li>Accomplished written and verbal skills with good proofreading</li><li>Experience of working with social media</li><li>Ability to multi-task and manage a variety of different projects at the same time, including keeping good schedules and keeping track of different budgets</li><li>Awareness of safeguarding issues</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in a professional theatre context</li><li>Experience in managing teams, including administrators, placements and freelancers</li><li>Arts Award trained</li></ul> The Almeida Theatre is an equal opportunities employer, and our aim is to create a diverse and inclusive working environment which reflects the city we live and work in and the communities and audiences that we engage with. The recruitment process is open to all, but we particularly encourage applications from people of colour and D/deaf &amp; disabled candidates as these groups are currently underrepresented at the Almeida.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Almeida Theatre

Participation producer

Closing date: 23rd May 2024 at 10amSalary: £7,970.40 (gross) per annum, pro-rata (£39,852 (gross) per annum FTE)Contract: 1 day per week, 1 year fixed term contractLocation: The Royal Court Theatre, London The Royal Court Theatre has an exciting and unique opportunity for someone to join the team as an associate playwright.The Royal Court is the writer’s theatre - the leading national and international force for championing, cultivating and supporting theatre writers.This role will join a new group of Associate Playwrights, working alongside the leadership team at the Royal Court to place theatre writers at the heart of planning and decision-making across all our work. In particular, over this first year with a new artistic director in post, there is the ambition to redefine our approach, public articulation of our work, and the role we play in the playwrighting ecology more broadly.This job is an invitation to come and be part of that thinking and to shape the Royal Court’s future: the writers’ theatre led by writers. Responsibilities<ul><li>Acting as part of the artistic leadership of the Royal Court and joining meetings of the Associates group and wider organisation teams to develop and shape our artistic mission.</li><li>Inputting at a high level into the planning and articulation of key programmes and projects such as writer support, outreach initiatives and partnership work.</li><li>Reading and responding to scripts identified by the literary and artistic team for consideration and contributing expert insights towards decisions around artistic programming and writer development.</li><li>Occasionally leading on specific discretionary events or areas of work, particularly around our support for and engagement with writers.</li><li>Acting as an advocate for the Royal Court and our mission, both in public – including occasional media appearances – and through engaging with supporters and donors at key moments.</li><li>Shaping and upholding key Royal Court policies and approaches, including around anti-racism and anti-oppression.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience, involvement and ongoing activity as a working playwright.</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to building and contributing to the best working culture for artists and staff, including advancing anti-racism and anti-oppression either in the theatre sector or more widely.</li><li>Track record for supporting and developing the work of fellow writers and/or the wider theatre ecology, those this could be in any form or context.</li><li>A passion for the mission of the Royal Court and desire to contribute to its future.</li></ul>  The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.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.

The Royal Court Theatre

Associate playwright

Closing date: 27th May 2024 at 11.55pmSalary: Between £29,605 - £32,982 How can arts audiences develop, engage people, and be inclusive? We're looking for someone driven in answering these questions to join us at Warwick Arts Centre!Warwick Arts Centre is the largest multi-art form arts centre outside London, presenting events, activities, films and exhibitions to over 200,000 people every year.We are one of the region’s leading learning, visual arts, cinema and performing arts venues. We work with exceptional artists and creatives from the city, region and globally delivering a programme that reflects our local and global context. As an arts centre on a university campus, our ambition is to develop programmes which speak to and reach our audiences on campus, in the city of Coventry and the wider region. Our city is one of the most ethnically diverse and youngest in Europe our goal is to reflect this through our work and the people we employ.Our audience development officer sits centrally within our Marketing and Creative Learning teams and plays a central role in supporting our work to develop our profile and maintain our presence in our local community, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to Warwick Arts Centre and our programme. They will work alongside our live programming, visual arts and cinema teams and closely with our visitor experience and operations teams. Responsibilities<ul><li>Be our community liaison and work closely with our Head of Creative Learning to develop meaningful, co-produced project ideas that build a sense of belonging in our spaces.</li><li>Support non-ticketed activity across Creative Learning, Music Centre and Gallery.</li><li>Coordinate the storytelling and sharing of our Audience Development work, giving voices to the communities we work with across our social channels.</li><li>Coordinate our student welcome and support activities for our student community.</li><li>Support our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work and be a key member of our Access Panels, ensuring that our activities are reflective of what our community needs and wants.</li><li>Work closely with the Director of Marketing and Head of Creative Learning on evaluation across our activities.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience Essential <ul><li>General education to A level or degree standard and experience in an arts administration, programming or producing context. </li><li>An interest and enthusiasm for the arts and working with audiences.</li><li>Experience of working in the arts with specific experience of working on audience development projects, creative learning and/or marketing. </li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. </li><li>Experience of facilitation and delivering creative learning projects.</li><li>Ability to use initiative and work under pressure and to tight deadlines. </li><li>Good understanding of a range of art forms. </li><li>Excellent organisational skills. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to effectively communicate with public, audience project participants and staff. </li><li>Ability to work with people at all levels, and from a variety of backgrounds including in intergenerational community settings.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li><li>Willingness to work unsocial hours. </li><li>Excellent IT skills including the ability to adapt new software.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>A good honours degree or equivalent.</li><li>Knowledge of managing budgets.</li><li>Excellent understanding of and experience of using social channels and evaluation platforms.</li></ul>This role will require an enhanced DBS check with the child’s barred list.   What we offerWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click <a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/services/humanresources/internal/rewardandbenefits/" target="_blank">here</a>.  Our commitment to inclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued.  Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages <a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/services/socialinclusion/" target="_blank">here</a>. Warwick Arts Centre is a department of the University of Warwick, and the successful candidate will be employed by the University of Warwick.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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