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Closing date: 30th September 2024 at middaySalary: £30,000-£35,000 dependant on experience&nbsp;Curate diverse performances, build industry relationships, and craft engaging seasons of programming at this vibrant Leeds venue!&nbsp;<a href="https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/" target="_blank">Leeds Heritage Theatres</a> is a&nbsp;registered charity united by a single cause; to bring people together, create&nbsp;the extraordinary and provide&nbsp;a positive environment in which to entertain and educate. Our three venues – Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and the Hyde Park Picture House – collectively present the very best in live performance, music, comedy and film; drawing audiences of around 350,000 a year from the Leeds city region and beyond. We’re proud of who we are and what we do. With our combined, unique skills, we make a real difference. We inspire one another. We become stronger. Everyone is welcome to share in this labour of love.We're looking for someone who is passionate about the performing arts in all its many forms and eager to work with us to find ways of making the arts more inclusive and welcoming. You will be experienced in multi-art-form programming and working in commercial theatre and have an appreciation of the City Varieties Music Hall’s role in the cultural sector both in the Leeds City Region and in the UK.The programmer programmes and shapes the City Varieties Music Hall artistic programme, embracing multiple art forms and creating space for a wide range of different curatorial voices. You will establish and maintain excellent relationships with promoters and producers, negotiate sound commercial agreements, and develop new content initiatives for diverse audiences.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesProgramming and Planning<ul><li>Actively lead the research, curating and planning of the City Varieties Music Hall’s artistic programme of visiting and produced work.</li><li>Support the General Manager and Chief Executive to develop exciting, diverse and coherent seasons of activity across theatre, music, family and comedy which appeal to an audience that is reflective of the people of Leeds.</li><li>Develop relationships and partnerships with internal stakeholders and external promoters, agents, artists, collectives and communities to develop new projects and identify new opportunities for LHT.</li><li>Ensure the programme is commercially viable, and can be delivered within all scheduling, resourcing, technical and financial parameters.</li><li>Co-ordinate and administrate the in-house productions, co-productions and commissions, including the annual pantomime, supporting and reporting to the General Manager. Duties include preparing contracts for the creative team and actor-musicians; arranging, participating and note-taking in all related production meetings; compiling pantomime programmes; PRS; costumes &amp; props, and financial administration.</li><li>Lead on artist care looking at all aspects of their connection to the venue to ensure they have a positive experience working with LHT.</li><li>Ensure there is detailed and accurate show information and oversee the delivery and implementation of programmed work, coordinating with other teams, including Technical, Communications and Front of House.</li><li>Attend artistic planning meetings with the Chief Executive, General Manager, Head of Cinema, Head of Communications and Head of Learning and Engagement to develop and deliver LHT’s five-year artistic strategy to include pan-site themes and festivals, with due consideration given to the Theatre Green Book.</li><li>Develop organisational awareness and understanding of the programme at staff meetings and in internal comms.</li><li>Maintain good liaison and effective communication of information from incoming artists and companies and ensure the smooth running of all productions.</li></ul>Administration and Finance<ul><li>Negotiate terms for visiting productions and prepare contracts for signing when required.</li><li>Responsible for effective use of venue management, financial management and other administrative systems, to ensure the efficient running of the Visiting and In-house CVMH Artistic Programme.</li><li>Liaise with the General Manager and the Finance team to produce an annual budget in line with the business plan and ensure the venue achieves targets.</li><li>With the General Manager and the Head of Finance, oversee all areas of finance relating to the CVMH’s artistic programme, including providing financial reports when required.</li></ul>Other duties<ul><li>Understand the impact and manifestations of historic inequality in the cultural sector and help identify and implement intersectional approaches to dismantling that inequality stretching across our programme, our audiences and our workforce.</li><li>Act as the first point of contact for private hire enquiries for the City Varieties Music Hall and help deliver the private hire offer, including working with the General Manager to manage the scheduling of these events alongside the audience-facing activity.</li><li>Work with the Head of House Management, Head of Communications and the Chief Executive to design and manage the venue’s secondary sales offer to maximise profits in line with LHT’s values and environmental strategy.</li><li>Identify and work to secure new funding opportunities in collaboration with the Chief Executive to support new programming initiatives, audience development, capital development and organisational development.</li><li>Support LHT’s learning and engagement programme and facilitate the Leeds Grand Youth Theatre’s annual summer musical theatre production at the City Varieties Music Hall.</li><li>Actively support and deliver LHT’s Sustainability Strategy and Acton Plan.</li><li>Enforce and operate within all statutory regulations including Health and Safety, Security and Safeguarding and to ensure that the organisation complies with all requirements of the Licensing Authority.</li><li>Keep in touch with the industry, attending shows and sharings to inform programming discussions for future seasons.</li><li>Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the General Manager or Chief Executive to support the programme.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience in negotiating high-level contracts and meeting budget targets.</li><li>Experience of curating a season of work, designed to increase the diversity of audiences and participants.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of the theatre sector with experience of building and maintaining a network of contacts within the industry and experience of participating in cultural networks.</li><li>Ability to generate and follow through on ideas which will enhance both resources and the achievement of artistic goals.</li><li>Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity best practices in the workplace and the cultural industries.</li><li>A passion for and understanding of regional theatre and its national context.</li><li>An understanding of the context of the City Varieties Music Hall and LHT within the cultural environment of Leeds and the region.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of UK Theatre/Commercial Theatre Agreements and Rates of Pay.</li><li>Experience in strategic business planning in a cultural context.</li><li>Experience in budget management and financial control for theatre productions. • Excellent communication skills and experience of managing relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, board members and the public.</li><li>Excellent teamwork and the ability to communicate across departments.</li><li>Excellent project management and organisational skills and proven experience of managing and prioritising a heavy and varied workload.</li><li>An ability to take a creative approach to problem-solving.</li><li>Demonstrable computer literacy skills at a high standard to include MS Office.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Proven experience in producing mid-scale theatre.</li><li>Experience of/or interest in producing work for younger audiences.</li><li>Experience of working with digital artists.</li><li>Awareness of audience development approaches.</li><li>Experience working on funded projects including awareness of monitoring and evaluation responsibilities.</li><li>Awareness of carbon literacy training and issues around environmental sustainability in the cultural sector.</li></ul>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Leeds Heritage Theatres

Programmer, City Varieties Music Hall

Closing date: 23rd September 2024 at middaySalary: c. £33,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;At Hampstead Theatre, we create progressive, thought-provoking and original theatre, working with the best creative talent.The Marketing Manager supports the Director of Marketing and Communications in all aspects of delivering the department strategy and delivering marketing campaigns to meet our ticket sales and audience development targets. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for bold, ambitious, original theatre, excellent written and verbal communication skills and previous arts marketing experience in a similar environment. At this critical juncture in Hampstead’s history, this is the perfect opportunity for a talented, well organised and enthusiastic individual with arts marketing experience to help take Hampstead to the next level.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesProductions<ul><li>Liaising with the Director of Marketing and Communications in the creation and implementation of all venue and production marketing campaigns.&nbsp;</li><li>Overseeing sales and ticketing initiatives, advertising opportunities, marketing activities and promotions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Assessing and reporting on these campaigns and making recommendations based on those results.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Assisting with the marketing on West End transfers and other Hampstead Theatre Productions on tour and digital ventures.</li></ul>Details&nbsp;<ul><li>Developing relationships with like-minded venues and events to manage and implement reciprocal marketing initiatives, including but not limited to, PS swaps, print distribution, reciprocal programme advertising, social media shout-outs and any other marketing opportunities.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Attending and assisting on all Press Nights and Development events, including weekend work where necessary.&nbsp;</li><li>Sourcing and developing 3rd party relationships with external companies, such as Ticket agents, Media buyers, Agencies and Partnerships, to support the marketing activities of the department.&nbsp;</li><li>Creating, managing and reporting on production marketing budgets.</li><li>Creating engaging and unique season and production-specific marketing materials in conjunction with the Creative Content and Communications Officer.&nbsp;</li><li>Being jointly responsible for the accuracy of all marketing communications, maintaining the theatre brand at all times, and advocating for this across the organization.&nbsp;</li><li>Working collaboratively with our Head of Press and PR to manage / assist with press interviews, liaising with journalists, actors and creative teams as well as other PR-related events and activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Liaising with SOLT on the Olivier Award nominations process.&nbsp;</li></ul>Imagery and editorial content&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>Liaising with Photographers and Videographers on the planning, execution and subsequent distribution of photographic and video assets.&nbsp;</li><li>Creating and maintaining a profitable Main Stage programme business model.&nbsp;</li><li>Managing the delivery and sale of playtexts and reporting the financials.&nbsp;</li><li>Overseeing the production of the theatre’s programmes; liaising with the editorial and creative teams about deadlines and managing the relationships between the progamme editor, designer and printer.</li></ul>General marketing activity&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>Working with the Director of Marketing and Communications to make sure the marketing department are up to date with all external initiatives and requirements across GDPR and privacy.&nbsp;</li><li>Supporting the marketing of the Participation and Inspire programmes.&nbsp;</li><li>Supporting the Development team wherever necessary.&nbsp;</li><li>In conjunction with the Box Office, Development and Press teams, ensure accurate and timely set up for priority and public booking periods, and other major announcements.&nbsp;</li><li>Attendance at all Marketing team and inter-departmental communications meetings.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Representing the Director of Marketing and Communications in their absence.&nbsp;</li><li>Any other duties as reasonably requested by Director of Marketing and Communications.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Previous arts marketing experience in a similar environment.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>A genuine passion for bold, ambitious, original theatre.</li><li>Approachable demeanour and ability to communicate and advocate the work of the theatre.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a confident phone manner.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Tactful, diplomatic and able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.&nbsp;</li><li>Highly accurate and well-organised with good time management skills.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>A natural leader as well as a team player – someone who enjoys supporting and encouraging others.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Excellent negotiation skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent administrative and IT skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work without supervision and take initiative.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to anticipate the needs of colleagues.&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to last minute changes and approaches.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to learn software systems such as CRM, digital marketing and graphic design.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationHours: This is a full-time position.&nbsp;A normal working week is Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm but, due to the nature of the job, evening and weekend work plus working additional hours will be required in order to fulfil the functions of the role.&nbsp;Holiday: Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus Public Holidays.Notice:&nbsp;One week during three-month probationary period, eight weeks after probation is passed.&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Interest-free season-ticket travel loans.&nbsp;</li><li>Complimentary tickets for performances.&nbsp;</li><li>After 13 weeks’ service, you will be automatically enrolled in our NOW: Pensions scheme which includes an employer’s contribution of 3% on qualifying earnings (where the employee also contributes at least 5% on qualifying earnings).&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced maternity leave, paternity leave and sick pay.&nbsp;</li><li>Stress counselling helpline.&nbsp;</li><li>10% discount at Hampstead Theatre’s Café Bar.</li></ul>&nbsp;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.

Hampstead Theatre

Marketing manager

Closing date: 11th October 2024 at 9 amSalary: £24,000 per annum (pro-rata)Contract: 16 hours a week, 36-month fixed termStart date: Immediately&nbsp;Manage youth programs, coordinate with artists, and oversee community events as a project manager at this community-led project in East Sussex!Creative Sidley is a 3-year community-led project funded by The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation under Creative, Confident Communities. It is driven by the needs and aspirations of the Sidley community, an area of Bexhill that is in the top 10% areas of deprivation and poor outward mobility in the UK and where its young people have been heavily impacted by economic and social inequality. The Project centres on young people becoming leaders, designing and implementing a creative programme with artists and taking ownership of their community’s creative future in spaces in Sidley, working towards the opening of the Sidley Community Hub.The Creative Sidley Project Manager will manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the programme as well as supporting the Artists in Residence and the 8 – 10 core cohort of young people involved the project.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Assisting the Head of Learning and Engagement in all aspects of the project including recruitment of young people and the project team.</li><li>Organising meetings and availability of spaces.</li><li>Liaising with Creative Sidley partners.</li><li>Supporting events and evaluation.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Working with young people (12+) on cultural projects or in creative settings.</li><li>Working with artists to deliver a broad range of creative activity.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working in community settings, building and maintaining strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, partners, and audiences.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and with generosity to connect people, and to share ideas confidently at all levels.</li><li>Strong facilitation and mediation skills that supports active participation across a diverse range of people and perspectives.</li><li>Strong organisational and administrative skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and digital platforms that support young peoples participation.</li><li>A flexible and adaptable approach, able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.</li><li>A knowledge of Sidley and its community is desirable but not essential.</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease apply by sending CV, a letter or video telling us a bit more about yourself and an Equal Opportunities form to&nbsp;the De La Warr Pavilion recruitment team by clicking the 'Apply' button.&nbsp;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.

De La Warr Pavilion

Creative Sidley project manager

Closing date: 9th October 2024 at 10 amSalary: £43,000 per annumContract: Fixed-term, 5 months&nbsp;If you're a seasoned people manager, exceptionally organised, and passionate about creating a thriving theatrical environment, Shakespeare's Globe needs your expertise!Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking a Theatre General Manager on a 5-month fixed term basis. The Theatre General Manager will work directly with the Executive Director of Theatre (EDT) and alongside the Artistic Director (AD) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support and guide the smooth running of the Theatre Department.The role will manage the department at senior management level, working closely with the EDT to track progress of our short and long term aims and objectives. They will manage day to day activities, working closely with the Deputy General Manager (DGM), to ensure these are supported and achieved. They will co-ordinate with key members of Production to ensure the resources of both the theatre and staff are deployed effectively to deliver programmed work.The Theatre General Manager will work closely with the Head of People &amp; Culture to ensure best working practices are in place for the department of permanent staff and our extensive freelance workforce.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in people management in a creative industry, pastoral care and the ability to effectively influence a large, dynamic team of employees and freelancers.</li><li>The ability to manage multiple projects, to prioritise and ensure successful delivery of short-term goals and long-term objectives.</li><li>Experience of managing difficult conversations and an understanding of best practice in complaints procedures including grievances and disciplinaries, ideally with experience of leading investigations.</li><li>Experience of HR, recruitment and an awareness of the ever-changing culture of best working practice in the Arts sector.</li><li>An interest in working culture; how to create safe and positive spaces and a commitment to work on Access, diversity, equality and anti-racism.</li><li>A good understanding of theatrical performance needs and logistics, ideally in a producing organisation. Experience in drafting, reviewing and managing contracts and associated negotiations.</li><li>Emotionally intelligent, ability to approach situations with common sense, personal integrity and high levels of discretion.</li><li>The capacity to respond well to the pressures and demands of a busy working environment with resilience.</li></ul>&nbsp;We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to monitoring the effectiveness of our policies and procedures, to help us meet our commitment to be an anti-racist, pro-equality organisation. We would appreciate you responding to our diversity data monitoring survey alongside your application as this help us make informed decisions about any changes we need to consider making to our recruitment policies, procedures and candidate experience.We regret that because of the high volume of anticipated applications, we may be unable to contact unsuccessful candidates. If you have a query, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com" target="_blank">recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com</a>.Please state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Shakespeare's Globe

Interim theatre general manager

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annumWorking&nbsp;hours: Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 6.00pm (additional hours as required)&nbsp;Lead the sales operations team at a global powerhouse in contemporary art in this 12-month role.White Cube is one of the world’s leading contemporary art galleries, representing over 60 international artists and artist estates.&nbsp;Built on the belief that art has the power to enrich people’s lives, White Cube presents exhibitions in galleries located across three continents - in New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong and&nbsp;Seoul.We are seeking an experienced sales operations professional to lead and manage a team of eight sales administration team members. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of sales processes, overseeing administrative support, and driving the efficiency and performance of the team. Experience in day-to-day HR management is required – such as monitoring holidays, managing sickness, and addressing any staffing needs. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in setting annual objectives for your team, conducting salary reviews, and handling resource management.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesSales operations<ul><li>Oversee the management of the Views app:<ul><li>Work with app developers to address any technical issues</li><li>Work closely with HR to manage account deactivation and creation</li><li>Monitor collection updates to ensure information is current and works are published to the app before openings and events</li></ul></li><li>GE rota and Saturday gallery cover</li><li>Manage desk allocations and office space bookings for the London sales team using the deskbird app</li><li>Participate in Sales, Finance, Registrar and HR meetings as required</li><li>Serve as a Sales business liaison to the project management office, focusing on Sales processes and digital transformation</li><li>Ad hoc projects.</li></ul>&nbsp;Team managementOversee day-to-day management of Sales administration team, including:<ul><li>Input into and management of yearly objective settings in line with relevant Directors / Associate Directors objectives and expectations of their &nbsp;administrator</li><li>Management of yearly review process and communication regarding final assessment and bonus pay&nbsp;out</li><li>Organising biweekly 1:1 catch-ups with admin team to track and address workload and priorities (as&nbsp;necessary)</li><li>Organising&nbsp;quarterly&nbsp;check&nbsp;ins&nbsp;with&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;selling team&nbsp;to&nbsp;check admin&nbsp;performance</li><li>Arranging and conducting 6 monthly performance reviews to create and track progress against&nbsp;objectives</li><li>Leading recruitment of new starters including reviewing CVs, interviewing, providing training and successful&nbsp;on-boarding</li><li>Managing departures from the team ensuring handovers are completed and contribute to restructuring&nbsp;solutions</li><li>Manage holiday and sickness absences within the&nbsp;team</li><li>Organise and oversee a mentorship structure within the sales administrator&nbsp;team</li><li>Chair weekly London sales admin meetings, providing feedback to senior management re: issues&nbsp;raised</li><li>Chair monthly global admin meetings and organising summer training and refresher sessions.</li><li>Addressing issues related to the London admin team’s processes, escalating unresolved issues to department heads, and maintaining an updated issues log with outcomes communicated to the team.</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

White Cube

Sales operations manager (12 month fixed-term, maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th September&nbsp;2024 at 10amSalary: £29,400Hours: 35 hours per week. Although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post’s requirements.&nbsp;From organising travel to supporting rehearsals, this is your chance to work behind the scenes in global productions!National Theatre Productions (NTP) aims to extend the life of National Theatre productions, without subsidy, in London’s West End, on tour throughout the UK, on Broadway, internationally, and in collaboration with coproducing partners around the world.The Production Assistant will support the general management team across NTP productions, taking specific responsibilities on individual productions as required.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensuring that schedules, contact details, filing systems etc for productions are kept updated</li><li>Assisting with arranging interviews and recruitment processes, supporting the interviews where necessary</li><li>Organising travel arrangements for NTP productions. This includes booking and researching accommodation and travel, including freelancer hotels for tours, producing full itineraries where necessary and ensuring visa needs are met</li><li>Supporting financial systems on the production including producing and issuing purchase orders, inputting new suppliers, invoices, petty cash, and credit card statements, into the finance systems weekly</li><li>Working with the general management teams to prepare auditions and rehearsals as necessary, including but not limited to assisting with processing new starters, sending welcome letters, preparing welcome packs, printing and binding scripts, booking medical appointments, issuing staff cards, setting up and booking rehearsal rooms</li><li>Assisting in drafting and issuing contracts for artists, stage management and technical staff across productions as required</li><li>Tracking deals and logging sent/returned contracts as required</li><li>Supporting audition and rehearsal room physical set up including liaison with rehearsal room staff, assisting with day-to-day running, assisting with get-in/get-out logistics, updating rehearsal schedules, sourcing equipment, materials and resources and assisting with planning research excursions as required</li><li>Supporting the general managers and company managers with the day-to-day running of the productions as may be required, including assisting with company trackers, leaver forms etc</li><li>Working closely with the general management team to deliver robust pastoral care for companies including planning social events, wellbeing events, attending the production as required and being a familiar face to the team</li><li>Assisting with events including but not limited to; first and last night parties, platforms, promotional events, educational workshops, Q and As and understudy runs</li><li>Support the coordination of relaxed and assisted performances on tour and in the West End, working with the venues, the Access Department at the National Theatre, service providers and the Marketing team at NTP to ensure successful delivery</li><li>Collating and proofing programme and website copy and updating content as required</li><li>Liaising with creatives, associates, agents, artists and theatre patrons and processing requests efficiently and effectively across NTP</li><li>Dealing efficiently with house seat requests and booking tickets via the NT booking system</li><li>Adding events including touring dates to relevant NTP diaries as necessary</li><li>Attending and minuting production and general management meetings</li><li>Any other duties as reasonably required</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience of having worked as part of a theatre production team</li><li>Proven administrative experience gained in a production, events or similar capacity</li><li>Experience of communicating professionally and positively with a wide range of people, including face-to-face, over the telephone and by email</li><li>A willingness to work flexibly and reactively with experience of creatively solving problems</li><li>A good attention to detail to ensure work is completed accurately</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with experience of managing immediate and long-term deadlines</li><li>Computer literacy including knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Experience of working effectively as part of a team and on own initiative</li><li>Experience of financial processes, for example, tracking spend against budgets or processing invoices</li><li>An awareness of working with union agreements, employment contracts and HR policies and procedures</li><li>A willingness to undertake some UK and international travel, and occasionally work unsociable hours</li><li>A commitment to the values of the National Theatre and National Theatre Productions</li><li>An understanding of respecting confidentiality and able to work with discretion</li></ul>&nbsp;Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of interest. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Production assistant, NTP

Closing date: 10am, 24th September 2024Salary: £32,000 per annum (pro rata)Contract: This is a part-time (4 days a week) permanent role&nbsp;Bring your experience and skills to our Young Lyric department and help us inspire the next generation of artists!The Lyric Hammersmith is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres. The Lyric produces world-class theatre from the heart of Hammersmith, the theatre’s home for more than a hundred and twenty-five years.&nbsp; The theatre has gained a national reputation for its work in forging pathways into the arts for young talent from all backgrounds.We are now recruiting for a Springboard Producer to join our Young People’s Team. The role will be responsible for cultivating, managing and overseeing all aspects of Springboard, the Lyrics flagship training programme for theatres' future artists. The post includes direct producing responsibilities for The Bill Cashmore Award, Young Lyric Associates, Born in the Borough and artistic response projects to our main house productions.This role is a key member of the Young Lyric department, a staff team of five. The Springboard Producer contributes to the overall strategic development of the Young Lyric programme and plays an active leadership role across the team.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of producing high-quality productions and creative projects for young people and emerging artists</li><li>A strong knowledge of the producing process</li><li>Experience of producing professional or participatory productions</li><li>Experience of working in a producing venue or theatre company</li><li>Knowledge and experience of writing contracts, and an understanding of union and UK Theatre Agreements (Equity, MU etc.)</li><li>Persuasive negotiating skills and the ability to solve problems under pressure</li><li>Excellent budget management skills and experience</li><li>Experience of supporting young and emerging artists to produce their own work and develop their creative skills and careers</li><li>Experience of working with young people from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds</li><li>Experience of budget setting and financial management</li><li>Proven ability to develop strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders</li><li>Excellent producing, project management and people management skills</li><li>IT skills, including Microsoft Office</li><li>Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise tasks and to meet demanding deadlines</li><li>Excellent team working skills with ability to act on own initiative</li><li>A thorough understanding and commitment to safeguarding, diversity, inclusion and access</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>A knowledge of and/or experience of working with agents and casting directors in an industry liaison role</li><li>Experience of producing showreels in addition to theatre&nbsp;</li><li>A knowledge of West London</li><li>Knowledge and relationships with West London arts and youth provision organisations</li><li>Up-to-date child protection/ safeguarding training and knowledge of reporting structures</li><li>Experience of software such as Spektrix and Artifax</li></ul>&nbsp;The Lyric values and promotes diversity and is committed to equality and opportunity for all.The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has made a commitment that all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this job will be invited to interview. We may use positive action, in cases where candidates are equally qualified, to increase the employment of under-represented groups at the Lyric.&nbsp;The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and supports parents and carers working in theatre.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Springboard producer (part-time)

Duration: 6th - 24th January 2025, 9am - 6pm (there may be some late finishes as well as opportunities for optional job shadowing on evenings and weekends up until 2 February)Grant: £1683.20 is available to all successful applicants to help you take part in the programme&nbsp;Ever considered a career working in Technical Production? Want to find out what it’s all about?&nbsp;The Southbank Centre delivers Technical Academy in partnership with The Albany, Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT), ATG, Factory International, Livewire Productions, National Theatre, Omnii Collective, Roundhouse, Royal Albert Hall, RNSS and The Production House.&nbsp;The Technical Academy is your chance to experience working behind the scenes in theatre and live events. It is hands-on Production training for people with little or no experience, taught by the technicians who do it for real.&nbsp;Find out about the range of work that happens backstage in creative venues – from building stages, rigging lights and setting up drum kits, to designing sound, lighting and audio visual effects.&nbsp;If you’re 18+ and live in London, our three-week training programme could be your next step towards a brand new career. Everyone is welcome.&nbsp;Southbank Centre offers a grant - which we process in instalments - to help Technical Academy participants take part. We will also give you lunch on training days and cover your travel costs (London travel zones 1 – 6) to the Southbank Centre and to our partner venues that you visit on the programme.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Get up close to technical production in some of London's most iconic venues</li><li>Meet our technicians and see how they work - from building stages to rigging lights and unloading trucks</li><li>Learn about health and safety and how to work together as a team</li><li>Find out how to find work and start your career in the industry</li></ul>As a live events technician, some (but not all) of the tasks can be quite physical. Here are some of the things you may take part in on the course:<ul><li>Manual handling: lifting, pushing and moving heavy equipment, building staging and structures</li><li>Rigging and focusing lighting, sound and AV equipment</li><li>Operating lighting and sound desks</li><li>Setting up backline equipment such as microphones, pianos, drum kits, amplifiers and music stands</li><li>Hanging projection screens</li></ul>&nbsp;Who is it for?We are recruiting 25 participants for the Technical Academy, who:<ul><li>are aged 18 or over</li><li>live in Greater London or its surrounding counties (within London fare zones 1 – 6)</li><li>have little or no experience in backstage technical disciplines: sound, lighting, staging/ stage management, and AV&nbsp;</li></ul>If this is you, please apply. We're not looking for any formal academic qualifications. And we encourage applications from members of the Global Ethnic Majority, as well as from women, non-binary and trans people.&nbsp;What people are saying about their Technical Academy experience:<blockquote>“I now have a way into the arts and am able to do something I’m really passionate about”Winson, 25</blockquote><blockquote>“The real reason I am able to discuss training opportunities and work is because Technical Academy offered me the tools necessary to catch people’s interest.”Yasmin, 35</blockquote><blockquote>“Expanding my knowledge in Technical Production and different roles in live events and theatre. It’s opened up a whole new world for me, which I’m excited to explore!”&nbsp;Dee, 25</blockquote>&nbsp;We are especially keen to open the door to those from under-represented communities and welcome people with no academic qualifications beyond GCSE level.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre technical academy (3 week course, January 2025)

Closing date: Monday 30th September at 10amSalary: £45,000 - £50,000&nbsp;Are you ready to lead the fundraising efforts for one of the most dynamic dance companies in the UK, driving our mission forward by cultivating key relationships and securing vital support for groundbreaking artistic work?Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Development Associate and Development Officer, The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne's artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesStrategy and management<ul><li>Together with the Deputy Managing Director and Group Managing Director, lead on the creation and implementation of the New Adventures fundraising strategy. This includes maintaining and enhancing understanding of New Adventures activities and future plans for planning of and applications to Trusts and Foundations, Major Gifts approaches&nbsp;and funder relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Work with the Finance and Operations team to manage and report on the Trusts and Foundations income stream including financial planning and achieving fundraising targets.&nbsp;</li><li>With the support of the Development Officer, liaise with the Marketing and Communications team to create fundraising collateral and donor communications.&nbsp;</li><li>With the support of the Development Officer, liaise with the wider team regarding data capture and analytics, in order to communicate New Adventures’ impact to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Keep up to date with current and future trends affecting philanthropy and donor recruitment, making recommendations that will inform our approach and the Fundraising Strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>With the&nbsp;Deputy Managing Director and Group Managing Director, champion the importance of fundraising internally, engaging staff and Trustees, collating information about fundable projects and developing impact stories.</li><li>With the support of the Development Officer, maximise gifts and advocacy from new and existing prospects,&nbsp;providing stewardship to encourage long term support&nbsp;as well as delivery and tracking of benefits.</li></ul>Administration and finance<ul><li>Contribute to the setting of annual income targets with the&nbsp;Group Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director.</li><li>Manage agreed income and expenditure budgets. Including regular forecast updates to the Finance Manager on income and expenditure for reporting to the Board.</li><li>Lead on the administration, reporting to and management of the quarterly&nbsp;Development Sub Committee meeting.&nbsp;</li><li>With the support of the Development Officer, use the company’s CRM system to manage development data, track funder journeys and ensure the data that is stored is fit for purpose and GDPR compliant.&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with the Finance Manager and Development Officer to ensure that income is properly administered, including&nbsp;acknowledgement, financial receipts, maximising donation value and Gift Aid.</li><li>Liaise with the Deputy Managing Director and the Chief Operating Officer to create and implement fundraising policies and processes. Including ensuring all fundraising activity meets legal requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with the Deputy Managing Director and the Take Part team to ensure evaluation requirements are integrated into funded projects from the outset.</li><li>With the support of the Development Officer, manage processes for securing new and retaining existing supporters, including prospect research, writing and updating plans, initiating approaches, and providing briefing notes in advance of stakeholder meetings for colleagues as appropriate.&nbsp;</li></ul>Trusts and foundations<ul><li>Lead on the writing of applications to Trusts and Foundations and other grant giving bodies, build and continue to research prospects for New Adventures’ Trusts and Foundations pipeline.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with the Deputy Managing Director to prioritise projects for Trusts and Foundations funding and targeted Philanthropy.</li><li>Lead on developing relationships with current and prospective Trusts and Foundations, inviting them to get closer to the work through attendance at events, workshops, and performances where appropriate.</li><li>Liaise with the Finance and Operations and Take Part teams to ensure application budgets comply with funders guidelines, and grants are spent in line with funding agreements.&nbsp;</li></ul>Major gifts<ul><li>Work with the Group Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director to cultivate, secure and steward major gifts (Gifts exceeding £5,000 in value).</li><li>Identify projects and opportunities across the Artistic and Take Part programmes, which may be of interest to particular prospects.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead the development and delivery of compelling asks for support from Individuals as well as tailored cultivation plans.</li><li>Develop a strategy for growing the donor pipeline and securing new gifts including researching, identifying, and approaching new UK and International prospects across giving levels, including six figure donations.&nbsp;</li><li>Build long–term relationships with supporters ensuring they are fully engaged and committed, that renewals are secured, and gift levels increased where possible.</li></ul>Corporate and events<ul><li>Support the Development Associate to secure and deliver cash and in-kind corporate partnerships.</li><li>Support the Development Associate and Development Officer on events strategy and delivery and management.</li><li>Working with the Development Associate develop creative ways for donors to engage with New Adventures through a bespoke and varied programme of Events, including gala nights, press nights, project visits, cultivation and members events, and other fundraising activities.</li><li>Provide direction and briefing to the Development team and New Adventures staff ahead of donor engagement events.&nbsp;</li></ul>Line management<ul><li>Support the Development Officer to manage a reporting schedule for New Adventures funders.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the Development Officer to deliver a timely thanking process for all levels of donations, gifts and grants.</li><li>Support the Development Officer to provide timely donor communications around the charity’s Take Part work, events and donor stewardship programmes.</li><li>Support the Development Officer to deliver and administer a new Regular Giving programme.&nbsp;</li></ul>Advocacy&nbsp;<ul><li>To attend events, press/gala nights and important company performances and fundraising events, including occasional UK and International travel.&nbsp;</li><li>Always act as an advocate for the company.&nbsp;</li><li>To attend industry events as a representative of the company.&nbsp;</li><li>On occasion, tour with the company and represent the company at the presenting venues with overnight stays as required.</li></ul>General&nbsp;<ul><li>Take an active role in your continuing professional development, identifying relevant training and professional development opportunities.&nbsp;</li><li>To work at all times in accordance with New Adventures’ Environmental Policy and Plan and to proactively develop and encourage environmentally sustainable practice.&nbsp;</li><li>To embody the New Adventures policies and any other policies or plans New Adventures may introduce in the future.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Trusts and Foundations related administration as reasonably required.</li><li>Other Major Giving related administration as reasonably required.</li><li>Other fundraising and events duties as reasonably required by the Group Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director and Development Sub-Committee.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?</li><li>Do you have line management experience?</li><li>Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?</li><li>Do you have the ability to convey detailed information in a concise and compelling way?</li><li>Are you a highly organised person with a proven ability to prioritise a wide range of tasks with effective time management in order to meet deadlines?</li><li>Are you flexible, approachable and adaptable – with the ability to work well within and lead a small team?</li><li>Do you willingly share ideas, resources and information with others?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have a positive, approachable, can-do attitude?</li></ul>&nbsp;If you need any support with your application or have questions, please contact Louise Miller, <a href="mailto:mail%20to:%20louisemiller@new-adventures.net" target="_blank">louisemiller@new-adventures.net</a> with ‘Head of Development’ in the subject line.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.

New Adventures

Head of development

Closing date: 22nd September 2024Salary: £27,352 to £29,000 per year&nbsp;Become a property administrator at Southbank Centre and support a diverse team managing our iconic estate.We are a busy department responsible for maintaining the Southbank Centre estate and the department includes the following functions: Facility, Health &amp; Safety, Security, Sustainability, Projects, and Planning.This role will report to the Head of Health &amp; Safety, and Security but will support the wider department providing administrative support over different areas.This role is perfect for an experienced administrator looking to expand their knowledge of H&amp;S and Security and Property Management, with the opportunity to work on various responsibilities and projects.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Property Team including diary management, finance and Health &amp; Safety, Security and Facilities database administration</li><li>Prepare regular statistical reports for meetings in a compelling way</li><li>Take the lead with internal communications: Drafting internal comms on Property Group achievements, microsite, and communicate with diary planning on the Property Group activities and proposed tasks</li><li>Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners</li><li>Diary management for Security and Facilities, ensuring the property projects are properly uploaded on the event diary system</li><li>Contractor management such as obtaining the security passes, managing their documentation, arranging their arrival on site, responding to queries</li></ul>Finance administration<ul><li>Raise purchase orders</li><li>Respond to payment requests</li><li>Ensure event security and site security invoices are processed on a weekly basis</li><li>Work closely with internal teams to ensure that funds are allocated to the right event type</li></ul>General<ul><li>Ensure personal understanding of and adherence to all Southbank Centre Policies</li><li>Maintain working relationships with colleagues, working to continually improve the profile of the team and the department</li><li>Provide and promote the highest level of customer service, dealing with staff and contractors' queries in a professional and courteous manner</li><li>Manage workload proactively, to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and to the highest standards, according to priority, being mindful of budgetary constraints</li><li>Actively participate in meetings and forums where required (internal and external), contributing to and initiating ideas for the development of the department</li><li>Ensure that all compliance documents and records are efficiently uploaded</li><li>Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters of the Company’s affairs, especially when supporting investigations</li><li>Able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the role that diversity and inclusion play in the activities of the Southbank Centre as a whole and in the work of this particular job</li><li>Any other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager and or Head of Department</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team</li><li>Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to work</li><li>Able to demonstrate initiative with the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot</li><li>Able to effectively communicate at all levels and the able to handle challenging situations and people</li><li>Capable of striving to achieve results at the highest standard</li><li>Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of IT and numerical skills: Excel pivot table analysis is essential and a working knowledge of DAX is desirable</li><li>Able to learn quickly and keen to broaden personal skills and knowledge</li><li>Process-driven and has the ability to balance and prioritise a busy workload</li><li>Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance</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.&nbsp;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% employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)</li><li>Hybrid working model is available after the first three months in the role (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 Southbank Centre events</li><li>Free entry to Hayward Gallery</li><li>Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations</li><li>Free staff yoga</li><li>Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul>&nbsp;To learn more about this role please download the attached Job Description.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 please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The 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. 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 staff.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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