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Closing date: 9:00am, 23rd Sep 2025 BSTSalary: £27,401&nbsp; &nbsp;Learn to juggle projects, people and plans in this role supporting administrative functions for Arts Council England's teams of Directors, Senior Relationship Managers and Relationship Managers.&nbsp;Main day to day responsibilities<ul><li>You will be providing administrative assistance to the leadership and specialist teams, servicing and event-managing internal and external business meetings and coordinating administrative processes. Key tasks include collating and distributing agendas and papers, note-taking and following-up on actions, and providing support for cross-team working groups and other committees, as required.</li><li>You will provide some personal assistance to the Directors, promoting optimal use of time by coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements and ensuring that the Director is well briefed in advance.</li><li>You will be undertaking research, gathering and disseminating information, as well as running administrative support systems for the team: including workload planning, data entry, record filing and archiving in line with the Arts Council’s BCS system.</li><li>You will be providing administrative support to the work of the team including in communications and stakeholder management. You will support the team’s role in assessment and grant management, liaising with the Senior Manager Operations and the Investment Centre. You will provide administrative support to strategic development programmes and to the coordination of work on cross-cutting policy areas, for example, engagement and audiences.</li><li>You will be the first point of contact for the team, responding to queries and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and greeting visitors as required.</li><li>You will combine your ability to plan and prioritise with a flexibility and curiosity to work beyond this area of work, contributing to areas outside of your daily responsibilities.</li><li>You will contribute to the organisation’s commitment to diversity and its implications for arts and culture, promoting a diversity perspective in all aspects of your role’s objectives and activities.</li><li>You will contribute to a positive working culture in the organisation by taking a proactive approach to learning, responding to change, inclusive practice, and environmental responsibility. ·</li><li>You will reflect the Nolan Principles of Public Life and the Arts Council's values with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.</li></ul>&nbsp;Key relationshipsYou will work closely with the Directors, Senior Relationship Managers and Relationship Managers in your locality as well as with colleagues across the country and in the Investment Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;What do I need to bring to the role?Essential (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)<ul><li>To succeed in this role, you will have experience of providing administrative and programme support, preferably in a similar role.</li><li>You will be highly organised, able to work with a high level of attention to detail and with the ability to prioritise and juggle multiple priorities. You will also be able to exercise effective judgement when managing conflicting tasks.</li><li>You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills – speaking, listening and writing – and the ability to communicate in a confident and engaging manner and influence individuals over whom there is no formal line-management relationship.</li><li>You must be numerate, have good research skills and the ability to interpret complex information.</li><li>Finally, you will also have a good understanding of our duty as a public body under current diversity legislation, the current diversity agenda and its relationship to arts and culture.</li></ul>We are a Disability Confident Employer and we participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they’re applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme.Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>We 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.

Arts Council England

Assistant South West

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025Salary: £32,600 per yearContract: Full time, fixed term until September 2026 Are you passionate about the arts and working with young people? Play a key role in bringing creative, inclusive projects to life that connect schools with an iconic cultural institution.Southbank Centre, the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction, is at the heart of London’s cultural life. Spanning 11 acres, this iconic venue offers a diverse range of great art and culture, bringing people together through unforgettable experiences. From internationally renowned artists to emerging talent, Southbank Centre provides a platform for creativity to flourish. Its impressive facilities include the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library, and the Arts Council Collection. The centre is also home to six Resident Orchestras, offering exceptional musical performances. Moreover, Southbank Centre is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can have access to the arts through their creative learning and participation activities. As a registered charity and a National Portfolio Organisation, Southbank Centre is esteemed for its contribution to the arts and its dedication to fostering cultural experiences that inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.We are looking for an assistant producer to support the creative engagement (CE) schools team in delivering inclusive projects that connect schools with Southbank Centre’s vibrant programme. This work is especially important in the lead-up to 2026, when the Southbank Centre marks the major milestone of its 75th anniversary. Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide essential administration support across the entire schools programme, including management of our schools inbox</li><li>Coordinate communication with schools and parents/carers in advance of an event or project, ensuring the necessary paperwork is completed regarding safeguarding and permissions</li><li>Work closely with CE’s marketing manager and marketing assistant to support the promotion of the schools programme, including coordinating and contributing content to our regular schools newsletter</li><li>Support CE’s events coordinator when required during live event delivery</li><li>Contribute to the generation of ideas for a diverse, relevant and accessible schools programme which has high quality artistic experiences at its heart</li></ul>Please download the job description from our career page via the 'Apply' button for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.&nbsp; Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Experience of coordinating live events and/or projects for schools or children and young people</li><li>An interest in and awareness of the UK school system and curriculum</li><li>Demonstrative written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A strong attention to detail</li><li>Demonstrative administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines</li></ul> BenefitsAs well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting&nbsp; sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:​​​​​​​<ul><li>A min 5%&nbsp; 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>Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)</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&nbsp;</li></ul> Need reasonable adjustments? Please <a href="mailto:peopleteam@southbankcentre.co.uk" target="_blank">contact us</a> so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre 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 colleagues.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Southbank Centre

Creative engagement assistant producer (schools)

Closing date for applications: 6 October 2025 at 12.00pmSalary: £28,000 (pro rata 3 days per week)Contract: This post is offered on a 6-month fixed-term, part time contract Help support and inspire young people through theatre! Play a key role in delivering impactful school programmes that spark creativity and connect students to drama.The schools coordinator is a vital part of the Almeida’s participation team, supporting the delivery of our Every Child and wider schools programmes. This role helps to build and maintain strong relationships with schools, artists, and facilitators, ensuring that projects are well-organised, accessible, and impactful. The role provides essential administrative and assistant producing support, from coordinating workshops and resources to liaising with schools and gathering evaluation data.&nbsp;Almeida Every Child&nbsp;is a new strand of our schools programme, launching in the 2025/26 academic year. Through drama and theatre-making workshops, we aim to engage every Year 5, 7, 8 and 9 student in Islington. Working in close collaboration with both primary and secondary schools across the borough, the project will reach over 6,000 students. ResponsibilitiesEvery Child schools programme<ul><li>Work with the schools producer to co-ordinate meetings and workshops as part of the Every Child schools programme</li><li>Support lead facilitators in delivery of sessions in the room as an assistant facilitator</li><li>Delivering sessions as a lead facilitator, both programmed in advance but also as last minute cover</li><li>Coordinating reaching out to schools and making first contact to recruit for the programme</li><li>Recruit for and support the Every Child programme during the year, liaising with the schools producer and wider participation team to organise and support the logistics and the administration of the programme</li><li>Represent the Almeida through attending in-school sessions where appropriate</li><li>Work with the schools producer by taking on producing tasks and organising room bookings, communication with schools and facilitators.</li><li>Ordering and arranging of workshop resources, visiting schools in-person to drop off resources.</li><li>Draft risk assessments for all activity on the Every Child programme.</li><li>Co-ordinating scheduling of schools workshops and facilitator availability, working on assigning facilitators and assistants to schools, and dealing with last minute clashes and dropouts</li><li>Regularly attend meetings and help on projects at allstages, from planning to evaluation</li><li>Lead on all elements of generating statistics for reporting, including gathering info, case studies, data and gathering information from other members of the team</li><li>Work with the schools producer to ensure data and equal opportunities information for all projects is current and up to date.</li></ul>Wider schools programme<ul><li>Provide admin support for the wider schools programme, including any other administration that the team requires</li><li>Coordinate the Free School Ticket scheme, liaising with schools and Almeida box office</li><li>In the room assisting on the wider projects in the schools programme, acting as an assistant director on various programmes in schools and young artist projects where needed</li><li>Work with the schools producer and participation coordinator to process all invoices, log them into our monitoring documents and update budgets where appropriate</li><li>Liaise with schools to promote our wider schools programme, booking schools in for various programmes</li><li>Coordinating a schools database, gathering information on each of our local schools and keeping up to date</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>An interest in participation work, specifically for schools work within participation in theatre</li><li>Project coordination or experience of producing or supporting participation projects</li><li>Some experience of facilitation or supporting practical activity/rehearsals with young people aged 7-14</li><li>High standard of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communications skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Ability to learn and become proficient in new systems and procedures</li><li>Ability to manage a number of differing projects and prioritise workload</li><li>Demonstrable interest in the Almeida Theatre and its work</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.

Almeida Theatre

Schools coordinator

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025 at 10.00amSalary: £25,643 per annumContract: Fixed-term, 12-month contract, ideally starting in October 2025 Kickstart your career in the arts with this dynamic traineeship supporting creative projects that connect schools and communities with the power of theatre.The participation trainee role at the Donmar Warehouse is a hands-on opportunity to gain insight and experience within the theatre industry by supporting the Donmar's work with schools and community groups. As part of the participation team, the trainee will contribute to the planning and delivery of a wide range of creative projects, including the Local Performance Programme, Take the Stage, My Future, Pathways and the Schools' Tour. They will assist with logistics, administration, and communication, working closely with teachers, young people, freelance theatre-makers, and community partners.Day-to-day responsibilities will include maintaining project schedules, organising meetings and events, managing departmental inboxes, and supporting the smooth running of participation projects. A key part of the role will be organising the Local Performance Programme, acting as the main point of contact for schools and holding this project as their own to practise and develop core skills. The participation trainee will also contribute to planning processes, and support the creation of content for marketing and documentation purposes.By the end of the traineeship, the participation trainee will have built a strong foundation in communication, project management, collaboration, and arts administration, equipping them for a vibrant future career in creative engagement or arts education. This role is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in arts administration. The role does not require facilitation skills or include facilitation opportunities. During your traineeship you will:Within your role:<ul><li>Learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate participatory arts projects from start to finish, including workshops, performances, and outreach events.</li><li>Develop strong communication skills through liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including teachers, artists, young people, and theatre professionals.</li><li>Gain experience in inclusive practices and safeguarding, and understand how access and care are prioritised in community and education work.</li><li>Build confidence managing a busy inbox and supporting the coordination of multiple projects and schedules.</li><li>Gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools such as Spektrix (ticketing and CRM), Dotdigital (email marketing), and other admin systems.</li><li>Develop confidence in contributing creatively to planning and communications, including writing copy for mailers and workshop materials.</li></ul>Holistically:<ul><li>Get a behind-the-scenes view of how a leading London theatre operates, including how different departments collaborate.</li><li>Work as part of a friendly and experienced team, with opportunities to grow your professional network within the theatre and arts sector.</li><li>Receive mentoring and tailored support to shape your personal development and explore career pathways in arts participation, producing or education.</li><li>Access opportunities to attend performances, industry events and professional development sessions as part of your learning journey.</li><li>Gain access to a thriving and active Donmar Trainee alumni community.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>A desire to pursue an administrative career in the arts</li><li>An interest in working with school and community participants</li><li>Experience of working in an administrative capacity</li><li>Experience of managing your own workload</li><li>Excellent administration and organisational skills</li><li>Excellent communication in person, on the phone and in written form</li><li>Computer literate: word processing; spreadsheets; databases; internet and email</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge of the local communities and/or schools in Camden and Westminster and how to engage with them</li><li>Experience of working with a file management system such as Google Suite, Teams, dropbox etc</li><li>Experience of having engaged with participatory projects in school or community settings</li><li>An awareness of safeguarding procedures for young people and adults at risk</li></ul> This opportunity is specifically for candidates who are from the Global Majority.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Donmar Warehouse

CATALYST participation trainee

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025 at 12 noonSalary: £38,129.29 per annum (pro rata)Contract type: 10-month fixed term contract Bring unforgettable theatre experiences to classrooms across the UK that shape how young people engage with creativity, storytelling and performance.The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home. The schools engagement team is a new team within the learning &amp; national partnerships directorate, focusing on the development and delivery of the NT’s Inspire strategy, an ambitious plan to widen the National Theatre’s support for drama and creative learning in schools across the UK.As one of two schools engagement project managers, you will work closely with the head of schools engagement, and the rest of the team to devise and lead a diverse, high-quality and inspiring programme of live and digitally delivered activity, exploring all aspects of theatre making and production for schools and teachers working across all educational phases from primary to further education. The programme is inspired by the full range of the NT’s work both on and off stage and involves both NT artists and creative teams and some of the UK’s most exciting theatre makers. This role will manage work at the National Theatre, in London and nationwide.The role will build strong relationships with schools, education partners and partner theatres to inform the development of the programme and will work closely with the wider Learning team and the NT Digital team on all aspects of the programme’s successful communication, delivery and evaluation. Responsibilities<ul><li>With the head of schools engagement, plan and develop schools engagement programmes, including the Bacchae Schools Tour, Drama Teacher Conference, National Theatre Collection Resources, Schools Matinees and Student Conference, building on the National Theatre’s existing programme of work across all educational phases</li><li>Build and maintain up to date knowledge of schools context, curriculum and needs, to inform the development and delivery of live events and workshops, teaching resources, training and professional development</li><li>Manage the detailed planning of the programme across the academic year, in collaboration with the learning operations team to ensure the programme is integrated into planning and production schedules</li><li>Work with the head of schools engagement and the digital team to develop and deliver projects and educational content for the NT Collection, NT Learning Hub and future digital education platforms and resources</li><li>Plan and develop activity linked to NT repertoire (Southbank, West End and UK Touring) with a clear focus on curriculum and school priorities</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Good understanding and working knowledge of English and wider UK primary and&nbsp;secondary education systems, qualifications and alternative provision</li><li>Demonstrable project management on large scale arts education projects and&nbsp;&nbsp;organisational skills with delivery to budget and deadlines</li><li>Experience of developing education resources, including digital resources</li><li>Knowledge of contemporary theatre practice and performance, including work for&nbsp;&nbsp;young people &amp; new writing</li><li>Understanding of inclusive practice, participatory work and co-creation in school&nbsp;settings</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! At the National Theatre, we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Schools engagement project manager (maternity cover)

Contract type:&nbsp;PermanentSalary: £30,000-£40,000 dependent on experienceReports to:&nbsp;Head of ProducingKey relationships:&nbsp;Project Directors, Design Directors, Creative Directors, Producers, Business Development leads, Head of Studio, Communications and across all areas of the business.&nbsp;Place of work:&nbsp;59’s Studio, London with hybrid working enabled _ Key dates: Online Recruitment Information Webinar:&nbsp;Friday 12th September, 1.15pm-2pmApplication Deadline: Monday 29th September - 10amInterviews: Round 1 -&nbsp;Thursday 2nd October, 10am-5pm&nbsp;| Round 2 - Wednesday 8th October, 10am-1pmThe interview panel will include members of 59’s Producing &amp; Project Management team &amp; the Director of People, they may be joined by colleagues from other departments, across the two rounds of interview._ &nbsp;Join 59 Productions as an assistant producer and play a vital role in bringing ambitious, world-class design projects to life.This role is an Assistant Producer supporting busy project teams across a range of fundamental tasks and responsibilities that enables the teams’ work to be more effective and leads to our ambitious design projects to be realised.&nbsp;This role will suit someone with previous experience as a Producer, Project Manager or Administrator who is enthusiastic about organisation, detail and adapting their work to creative processes and environments. You will be the foundation of the department acting as an entirely reliable resource and support for the team. &nbsp;Responsibilities Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Producing &amp; Project Management<ul><li>Scheduling project meetings, supporting the Producers &amp; Project Managers with diary management and taking minutes when required.</li><li>Travel and accommodation booking for all team travel.</li><li>Processing of relevant visas for project teams in all territories.</li><li>Creating and distributing schedules and itineraries as required.</li><li>Assisting Producers on projects as required including attending on-site during tech periods as necessary.</li><li>Updating 59 Project databases and softwares with updated project information.</li><li>Working with the Business Development Coordinator and wider Business Development team to put together the essential information for the creation of new business documents e.g. tenders and pitches.</li><li>Availability checking &amp; requesting contract information for project freelancers for required roles on projects (e.g. programmers, lighting designers, sound designers etc.).</li><li>Working with the HR team to provide NDAs and Contracts to relevant freelancers and suppliers.</li><li>Assistance in third party licensing.</li><li>Assisting with the organisation of shoots for both content creation and behind the scenes filming as required.</li><li>Project related research for the project team as required.</li><li>Working with the Producers &amp; Project Managers to ensure Sustainability and Universal Design are actively addressed on projects.</li></ul>Communications<ul><li>Working with the Content &amp; Communications Manager to upload and broadcast new project information, for example across the 59 and Journey websites and social media.</li><li>Assisting the Producers &amp; Project Managers with final project documentation for both external and internal use, in collaboration with 59’s Content &amp; Communications Manager.&nbsp;</li></ul>General<ul><li>Deputising for the Producers &amp; Project Managers as required.</li><li>Provide basic catering for meetings as required.</li><li>Acting as one of the company’s health &amp; safety and Fire Warden representatives.</li><li>Undertake other work as reasonably required by the company. </li></ul>_ &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience Essential Skills<ul><li>Approximately 1 year experience as an administrator, project manager or producer</li><li>Ability to interact with a wide range of people and excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Experience working in a fast-based environment and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines</li><li>An aptitude and/or understanding of creative processes and projects, and specialist craft</li><li>An interest in working to the highest possible standards</li><li>Knowledge of or interest in producing in different industries and geographical territories</li><li>Experience of complex travel arrangements and visa processes, either personal or professional</li><li>Experience in budgeting and effective financial management&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>An interest in and willingness to travel globally&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>A willingness to work during the hours of our industries for example on weekends and evenings as required (59 x Journey operates a Time Off in Lieu policy)</li><li>A commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level</li></ul>Desirable Skills<ul><li>Experience in sales of projects, and negotiating with a range of clients</li><li>Language skills</li><li>Existing network of relationships with commissioning organisations and potential clients</li><li>Experience of contributing to company-wide work across Sustainability and/or Universal Design and audience access</li></ul>_ &nbsp;To applyFollowing the links posted here, please submit a comprehensive CV/Resume as well as either a cover letter (maximum two A4 sides)&nbsp;or up to three minutes of audio (instructions in the application section) describing your suitability for the position and how your skills and experience match the person specification. Please find the upload fields at the bottom of this page. We do not accept applications by any other method.Applicants should provide contact details for two references. We will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees.&nbsp;All applicants must be eligible to work within the UK.As mentioned above, we will be holding an information webinar for this role and a recording of the webinar will be available upon request. If, beyond that resource, you would like a brief call with our team to discuss specific queries you have about the opportunity, please email <a href="mailto:jobs@59.studio" target="_blank">jobs@59.studio</a> (cc'ing <a href="mailto:tundun@59.studio" target="_blank">tundun@59.studio</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.

59 Studio

Assistant producer

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2025Salary: £30,000 per annumContract: 12-month fixed term contract Step into a leadership role at the heart of a diverse visitor team. Shape unforgettable visitor experiences while managing the events, activities and daily operations of an exciting cultural venue.The venue duty manager is a key role with our visitor team – it provides day-to-day duty management of the venue, events, and activities, contributes to creating an outstanding and inclusive visitor experience at Aviva Studios, and leads a diverse team on the ground that includes supervisors, hosts and volunteers. You’ll coordinate with a range of other teams including our food and drink, security and cleaning partners – as well as internal teams like ticketing, event management and producing. The duty management team are the operational leads in the venue – you’ll be proactive in ensuring visitor safety, responding to incidents and escalating issues as needed. Working across a rota – you’ll cover both building duty management shifts, as well as shifts managing the visitor-facing aspects of specific events and functions.In a venue like Aviva Studios, no two events are the same, so our duty manager team also plays a role in planning for flexible and adaptable visitor experience. Behind the scenes you’ll also contribute to our management, rota-ing and communications with our host team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Fulfil the role of duty manager in the operational structure of Aviva Studios, working with supervisors, and other teams in the day-to-day delivery of outstanding and inclusive customer service to all visitors</li><li>Play a leading delivery and decision-making role in the day-to-day operation of Aviva Studios, this may include leading evacuations, completing risk assessments, managing crowd-flow, responding to first aid incidents, monitoring and maintaining the safety of visitors, colleagues and artworks, as well as incident response and management</li><li>Oversee complex visitor operations – often including multiple events of scale taking place simultaneously</li><li>Manage the visitor-facing teams at Aviva Studios. Depending on the day and type of event this may include directly briefing and managing hosts and volunteers, or leading a team who in turn manage hosts and volunteers</li><li>Oversight and on the day management of key visitor-facing functions such as: retail, reception, security, cloakroom, ticket scanning, etc</li><li>Work with producers and event managers to scope and plan operational needs for commercial and creative programming and events</li><li>Work with the wider duty management team to embed a positive and proactive team culture</li><li>Play a key role in developing, training and equipping supervisors, hosts and volunteers to contribute to the visitor experience offer at Aviva Studios</li><li>Contribute to our management, rotas and communications with our host team</li><li>Champion Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, ensuring Aviva Studios provides a consistent experience to all visitors</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Ability to motivate and lead teams of people in the delivery of outstanding experiences/services</li><li>Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate with a broad range of people from different backgrounds</li><li>Demonstrable experience of taking a collaborative approach to their work</li><li>Ability to remain calm under pressure, always retaining an open and approachable manner</li><li>Familiarity with Health &amp; Safety legislation and practical implementation of policies and procedures</li><li>First Aid Qualification or willingness to undertake a First Aid Qualification</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively</li><li>Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds</li><li>Willing to undertake relevant statutory checks e.g. DBS (Factory International can support with processing and payment)</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Previous experience of working within an arts/cultural venue or a customer focused organisation</li><li>Understanding/knowledge of access needs and previous experience of working with access customers</li><li>Previous experience of leading teams of people</li><li>Good IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft office programs and the ability to pick up systems quickly</li><li>Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent</li></ul> Factory International is committed to equality for everyone and we encourage you to apply no matter what your age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We are particularly committed to supporting applications from individuals with backgrounds or social groups that are currently underrepresented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Factory International

Venue duty manager

Closing date for applications: 6 October 2025Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Contract: 18-month fixed term contract Do you have experience of project management or producing and love art and culture? Work closely with diverse artists and communities to deliver ambitious and innovative projects.The producing department delivers work across all our programmes at Factory International (FI) – both the year-round programme at Aviva Studios and Manchester International Festival (MIF) that takes place every two years at various venues in Greater Manchester. We are a department of producers, event managers, producing administrators, as well as the artist liaison and scheduling teams. We come from a wide range of backgrounds and we think we get to produce some of the most exciting projects made today – working actively with artists and communities across Greater Manchester on ambitious and ground-breaking new work.The producer is a central role in the team and the organisation, acting as the lead line producer for commissions and events for MIF/Factory International from their initial development through to their realisation and presentation to the public. You could be delivering a flagship project in and around Aviva Studios, in the digital realm, across the city, or internationally.If you have experience of project management or producing, if you love art and culture and if you like the kind of work we have produced, then we want to hear from you! You will be supported by an experienced executive producer to deliver the work and we are committed to putting training plans in place to support people to work in art forms that may be new to them. Responsibilities<ul><li>Leading and line producing a number of assigned projects of scale. Responsibility for working closely with artists/creative teams from diverse backgrounds to develop projects from end to end. Recruiting artistic collaborators, undertaking research and development (R&amp;D) of ideas and drawing up schedules, managing logistics in order to deliver projects to the highest possible standards</li><li>Working with the artistic director, creative director, and executive producers to develop and nurture creative relationships with key artists, partners and other organisations to build solid working practices</li><li>Preparing and managing project budgets in consultation with the executive producer using our budget systems and templates. This will include the timely and accurate coding and authorising of purchase requests and invoices, budget forecasting, running and reconciliation, as well as regular updating of budget projections and cashflows, together with the provision of other financial information as required</li><li>Negotiating artist and project team fees and contracts within FI’s contracting system and templates, including commission contracts and underlying rights agreements</li><li>Working closely with external contractors and internal colleagues across technical, artist liaison, audiences, digital and finance to provide them with requisite detailed project information so that they can blend their work into each project</li><li>Working closely with the audiences, visitor experience, ticketing and scheduling teams to coordinate the ticketing set up, announcement, communications strategies and sales targets for projects</li><li>Chairing internal and external meetings for projects as required</li><li>Working closely with the International team to manage co-commission and co-production relationships, providing touring information, feeding into the contractual process and hosting partners as required</li><li>Working with the executive producer to create working models for partner relationships and contracting across a number of organisations</li><li>Working with the producing administrators to ensure that information is shared on event management systems (including Artifax) and ensuring that information is continuously kept up to date on these systems</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of managing multiple projects with a flexible approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Budget management experience and financial literacy</li><li>Strong negotiation skills and experience of negotiating and drafting contracts</li><li>Experience working with a diverse range of communities and/or artists</li><li>Ability to engage with and use IT systems appropriate to the organisation</li><li>The ability to both work on own initiative and to lead a project team with a solution focused attitude</li><li>Excitement and enthusiasm in supporting artists to develop their work from the early stages of an idea through to delivery of the production</li><li>Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of producing visual arts projects and exhibitions</li><li>Experience of producing digital arts projects</li><li>Experience of working in a wide range of venues/sites</li><li>Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent</li></ul> Factory International is committed to equality for everyone and we encourage you to apply no matter what your age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We are particularly committed to supporting applications from individuals with backgrounds or social groups that are currently underrepresented in the creative industriesPlease state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Producer

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025 at 12 noonSalary: £32,250 (pro rata)Contract type: 6-month fixed-term contractHours: 35 hours per week, although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post’s requirements Ready to grow your directing career at a leading cultural institution? Gain insight into how theatre is brought to life and support the creative development of new work through script preparation, casting and workshops.The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home. Our key objectives as we look to the next five years are towards economic, environmental and social sustainability, upholding a culture that aims to take care of our people and the wider world.This role is part of the NT's development opportunities for early to mid-career directors. The role is embedded within the New Work department and casts all workshops and play readings, dealing directly with actors, creatives, agents, and liaising closely with NT’s casting department. The position suits directors who would benefit from understanding how other creatives develop their projects. This is an administrative role where the resident director supports the activity of the New Work department, printing scripts, creating contact sheets and making general preparations for incoming work. ResponsibilitiesThe provision of casting and administrative assistance for the workshops, readings and other programmed activity, which includes:<ul><li>Casting all performers for workshops and readings; liaising with visiting artists, agents and NT staff, working closely with the casting department</li><li>Administratively assisting the deputy head of studio in preparing for workshops and readings as required, to include the creation of contact lists, copying scripts, and calling actors</li><li>Attending team meetings and planning meetings and supporting the day-to-day running of the department as required</li><li>Attending show meetings, seeing work and feeding back to the New Work department with show reports</li><li>Occasionally working as an assistant director on workshops as and when necessary</li><li>Occasionally directing workshop readings with writers on attachment as and when necessary</li><li>Support the National Theatre’s communications objectives by sharing information with your manager and colleagues as appropriate, whilst respecting confidentiality, so that you and your colleagues have all the information you need to perform your duties effectively</li><li>Always comply with and champion the National Theatre’s Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies</li><li>Contribute to the National Theatre’s ambition to create an inclusive environment for colleagues and visitors</li></ul> The successful candidate will have the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrable experience casting artists from all different backgrounds, and a commitment to keeping performers from historically underrepresented backgrounds visible and valued in the casting process</li><li>A good working knowledge of actors from different disciplines and with different abilities, including those with established theatre careers who may be working in leading roles around the country</li><li>Excellent organisational skills including the ability to work calmly under pressure. Knowledge of how to prioritise, multitask and to deliver work accurately and with attention to detail while respecting confidentiality and acting with discretion</li><li>A commitment to being a theatre director, with experience of having directed professional productions in studio and fringe venues over a number of years accruing a demonstrable body of work (by professional, we mean having had a 2-3 week public run with a paid creative team and company)</li><li>Experience of working professionally as an assistant and/or associate director around the country</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! At the National Theatre, we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Resident director - New Work

Closing date for applications: 21 September 2025 at 5.00 pmSalary: London fee - £110 per day, paid pro rata based on total working hours throughout October - December 2025 Bring your passion for community arts to life by creating and facilitating empowering workshops that help displaced communities share their stories through theatre, music, movement and visual art.Good Chance is seeking two workshop facilitators for our pilot co-creation project with people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds, as part of our new Hope Shows programme. We are looking for individuals with energy and enthusiasm, who are great with people, eager to share their skills and knowledge, and who are open to developing within the role. Creativity and kindness are at the heart of this project, so we’re seeking facilitators who can inspire participants and support them in shaping and sharing their stories through a collaborative artistic process. This role is part of Good Chance’s Stage Door Programme, designed as a professional development opportunity open specifically to people from a refugee or asylum seeking background with lived experience of displacement. We are looking for people who already have a strong foundation of experience in facilitation and the arts, and who are excited to continue developing these skills within a supportive professional environment.&nbsp;Ten years on from the original Hope Shows in the Calais Jungle, Good Chance is reviving this powerful project for a new era. Working with refugees, asylum seekers and people seeking sanctuary living in temporary accommodation in London and beyond, the Hope Shows will combine trauma-informed participatory art and applied theatre practice with high production value performance grounded in artistic integrity. Each Hope Show will be co-created with local communities, enriched by sessions with prominent guest artists, and will culminate in extraordinary public performances hosted by leading theatres. The project will bring Good Chance’s unique Hope Show format to refugee support organisations across the UK, starting with London, using theatre as a powerful medium for healing, empowerment and public awareness. Through safe and creative workshops, displaced people will have the chance to share and develop their unique talents, connect with others and take part in high-quality performances. The Hope Shows will also reach diverse audiences bringing together displaced and settled communities and amplify stories of hope through press, digital and social media campaigns.We are looking for experienced, compassionate and creative workshop facilitators to co-lead participatory workshops that will form the foundation of each Hope Show. Facilitators will work closely with Good Chance’s deputy artistic director, Elias Matar, and collaborate with professional artists with lived experience of displacement to design and deliver inclusive, trauma-informed sessions that empower community members to share their stories through theatre, music, movement and visual art. The workshop facilitators will work as part of the creative and administrative team to support the workshops, rehearsals and performances for the first Hope Show in London. Responsibilities<ul><li>Facilitation: co-design and co-deliver engaging, trauma-informed creative workshops that are inclusive, safe and responsive to community members’ needs.</li><li>Co-creation: support community members to develop and shape material for the final performance through storytelling, improvisation, movement and collaborative scene-making.</li><li>Collaboration: work closely with Good Chance’s artistic team, partner organisations and other artists to ensure workshops are dynamic, accessible and culturally safe.</li><li>Participant support: build trust with community members, ensuring dignity, agency and care are embedded throughout the process.</li><li>Rehearsals &amp; performance: contribute to the rehearsal and creation process and support the final Hope Show performance at a professional theatre venue.</li><li>Reflection &amp; learning: take part in evaluation and feedback to support the ongoing development of the new Hope Shows model.</li><li>Communication with community members: be a main contact for community members during workshops, rehearsals and performances, monitor attendance, support with their learning and development, give advice and feedback.</li><li>Administration: take notes in rehearsals, check these notes with the creative team and work with the workshop assistant to ensure that they are shared with the community members.</li><li>Set up: in conjunction with the workshop assistant, make sure rehearsal spaces and any other rooms are set up for each workshop.</li><li>Communication with team: in-person, phone and email contact with creative team, wider project team, partners, community members and wider contacts.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Demonstrated experience facilitating participatory drama workshops, ideally with refugees, asylum seekers or other marginalised groups</li><li>Strong skills in theatre-making/directing and/or other art forms (e.g. movement, music, visual arts, storytelling)</li><li>Knowledge of applied theatre practices and community arts approaches</li><li>Ability to create inclusive, culturally sensitive and multilingual-friendly workshop environments</li><li>Excellent collaboration and communication skills</li><li>Commitment to Good Chance’s values of dignity, co-creation, excellence, access and legacy</li><li>A strong interest in theatre work in the community, and desire to develop these skills on a large-scale professional performance project.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in partnership with grassroots or frontline refugee support organisations</li><li>Multilingual skills</li><li>Trauma-informed or therapeutically informed approach to facilitation</li></ul> Further information about the role, as well as information on how to apply, can be found on our website via the 'Apply' button.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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