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Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 24th August 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: Training allowance equivalent to London Living WageDuration:&nbsp;12 monthsWorking hours: 40 hours per week (including unpaid breaks)Start date: September 2025 This is a great opportunity for an aspiring theatre professional to work at an independent producing theatre, developing a broad range of skills that will support a career as an arts producer or manager.<a href="https://orangetreetheatre.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Orange Tree (OT)</a> is an award-winning, independent theatre. Recognised as a powerhouse that creates high-quality productions of new and rediscovered plays, we entertain 70,000 people across the UK every year. Our mission is to produce a mix of new and rediscovered plays in our unique in-the-round space, challenging, moving, and amazing audiences. We aim to create a welcoming environment where everyone can experience the joy, power, and creativity of live theatre, enriching audiences and fostering a sense of community.The trainee production assistant will gain hands on experience in theatre producing and administration, assisting the general manager/producer on the producing of the artistic programme as well as assisting on the casting of in-house, education and co-produced shows; and the management of the administration offices. Key activities<ul><li>Managing key processes and systems relating to in house productions and external events, including day to day administration, scheduling and co-ordination, and contracting actors and creative staff.</li><li>Other day to day administrative activities to support the general manager/producer.</li><li>Supporting the producing delivery of shows, co-ordinating and managing key administrative tasks, such as availability checks for actors and creative teams, creating and keeping up-to date contact sheets, production schedules and ensuring appropriate record keeping and filing.</li><li>Supporting the Producer with casting duties, including availability checks, scheduling and confirming auditions, prepping admin support around auditions.</li><li>Supporting the Producer, where necessary, in arranging UK and international travel and accommodation, including visa applications.</li><li>Attending Production meetings where appropriate</li><li>Preparing royalty statements for creative teams and actors following OT On Screen.</li><li>Supporting the Producer and Company Manager with arrangements for company welcome, induction and first day of rehearsals; sending calls to creative teams/companies; and ensuring the wider organisation are aware of key moments.</li><li>Arranging preview drinks and press night gifts and cards.</li><li>Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of press nights and any post-show events.</li><li>Support the administration of recruitment for full and part time OT Staff.</li><li>Assisting the Executive Assistant with general administration where necessary.</li><li>Minuting and circulate notes from weekly staff meetings.</li><li>Attending regular cross-departmental meetings and working to ensure effective information-sharing around productions and projects to support the overall work of the Orange Tree Theatre.</li><li>Participating in all training and development initiatives as required.</li><li>Attending OT first preview and press nights and fundraising events (as required).</li><li>Contributing to a respectful and inspirational culture for staff, actors and creative teams including upholding and developing our commitments and practice around dignity and wellbeing at work.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>Some previous experience in an administrative role</li><li>Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)</li><li>Experience with working with different professionals</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at once</li><li>A systematic approach to administrative tasks, including the ability to keep and provide up to date records and reports</li><li>Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team player</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, especially in regards to proofreading</li><li>Proactive and able to anticipate needs or solve problems independently, where required</li><li>An interest in personal and professional development</li><li>An interest and commitment to theatre</li><li>Commitment to equality and inclusion and creating respectful, equitable working environment</li><li>An ability to pick up and analyse information quickly and to learn and understand processes and ways of working</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Orange Tree Theatre

Trainee production assistant

Closing date for applications: Sunday 24th August 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £24,570 per year (based on Brighton Living Wage of £12.60 per hour for a 37.5 hr work week)Working hours: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (two days per week in office)Duration: 6 monthsStart date: Early October 2025 Turn your passion for big brands and captivating campaigns into actionable insights and analysis with this 6-month media strategy internship in Brighton.<a href="https://www.propellernet.co.uk/" target="_blank">Propellernet</a> is a Brighton-based digital marketing agency with a clear people-and-planet-first ethos. Its flagship work includes innovative campaigns across digital PR, paid media, SEO, analytics, content and strategy for a range of brands from PureGym to Kuoni. Since becoming a B Corp in 2021, it has doubled down on its commitments, both to People and the Planet, recertifying in 2024 with a score of 99.4. Propellernet's climate strategy is built around cutting emissions, offsetting its history, and investing in nature restoration, including planting one million trees and supporting ecosystem regeneration projects like veritree’s beehive programme in Kenya.When it comes to Propellernet's commitment to its people, it has a DE&amp;I board with representatives from across the agency, inclusive policies from family support and menopause, to mental health and neurodiversity. The office is set up with gender-neutral facilities, the organisation has a flexible approach to work and a coaching-led development culture. In 2024, 91% of the team rated the organisation positively for DE&amp;I and 100% rated it positively for workplace culture and communication.As a media strategy intern, you will support the planning and delivery of above-the-line (ATL) campaigns, with a focus on audience research, competitor analysis, and supporting media supplier relationships. You will work very closely with the media strategy director to develop and build skills in planning, buying and measuring brand campaigns for a variety of exciting clients. This will give you great exposure to media owners across channels such as TV, radio, OOH and display, along with developing skills in data storytelling and behavioural psychology when applied in a marketing context. Key activities<ul><li>Assist in the research of audience personas using tools such as YouGov Profiles</li><li>Support in compiling and interpreting competitor media strategies and creative executions across ATL channels (TV, radio, OOH, digital display, etc)</li><li>Help prepare client facing presentations and strategy documents, using insights to help build a narrative</li><li>Collaborate with the wider paid media team and client services to support on tasks, including media briefs and responses</li><li>Monitor trends in consumer behaviour and media consumption across relevant target groups</li><li>Contribute to the development of media recommendations with an emphasis on reach, attention, and engagement</li><li>Provide administrative support in media planning documentation, timelines, and campaign templates</li><li>Joining supplier and client meetings to support the media strategy director</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>How to apply audience and competitor insights to strategic media planning for ATL and brand campaigns</li><li>The fundamentals of media planning and buying across channels like TV, radio, OOH, and display</li><li>How a multi-channel media plan can work and how to measure each channel effectively</li><li>Understanding the media agency mechanics for brand building campaigns, including client servicing and media owner relationships</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Interest in media, advertising, and consumer psychology/behavioural theories</li><li>Familiarity with PowerPoint/Google Slides for presentations and storytelling</li><li>Experience with research or marketing projects (university or personal)</li><li>Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets and interpreting basic data and summarising findings clearly</li><li>Enthusiasm for asking questions and questioning ‘how’ and ‘why’</li><li>An ability to communicate confidently in spoken and written English with our team, our clients and other stakeholders</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Propellernet

Media strategy intern

Closing date for applications: 10th August 2025&nbsp;Salary: £30,000 – £35,000, commensurate with experienceReports to: The job will be reporting directly to the head of communicationsLocation: The role is full time, based in our studio in southeast London, start date as soon as possible Join a fast-paced, collaborative studio and lead creative publicity campaigns covering contemporary arts publishing.MACK is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic press and communications manager to lead media outreach and communications on our list of critically acclaimed books on art, architecture, critical theory, cinema, and photography. This role is ideal for a skilled communicator with a passion for contemporary publishing and the arts, who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative workplace. Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as a key point of contact for MACK’s authors in the launch of their books</li><li>Plan and deliver high-quality publicity campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital media</li><li>Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists and editors, and proactively expand MACK’s global outreach</li><li>Manage all external communications, ensuring these align with MACK’s brand</li><li>Develop and implement creative and strategic communications and marketing campaigns across newsletters, social media, and digital advertising</li><li>Collaborate with our sales, marketing, design, and editorial teams to create press and communications materials, and to ensure that press pieces are maximised across the company</li><li>Monitor media coverage, and produce regular reports for use across sales and editorial teams</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Prior experience in publicity or communications is strongly preferred</li><li>A proven knowledge of contemporary art book publishing and media outlets</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Confidence in building relationships with authors, journalists, and editors</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convincingly pitch books and ideas</li><li>A proactive, collaborative team player who is eager to learn and contribute across departments</li></ul> Additional information<ul><li>Benefits include a pension, flexible working hours policy, gym membership, and an employee profit-share scheme</li><li>To apply please send a CV and single page cover letter to Liv Constable-Maxwell by clicking the 'Apply' button. Please include your current notice period.</li><li>We will invite selected applicants for interview in the following weeks. &nbsp;</li><li>If you have any questions about the role or your application, please email <a href="mailto:careers@mackbooks.co.uk" target="_blank">careers@mackbooks.co.uk</a> with the title&nbsp;‘Role Query: Press and Communications Manager’.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> MACK is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the arts and publishing. &nbsp;If you have any access requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the application process, please do let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

MACK

Press and communications manager

Closing date: 22nd August 2025Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Reporting to: This role reports to the managing director&nbsp;Hours: 5 days – 37.5 hours a week Monday – Friday. Contracted hours are 9.30am – 6pm with one hour for lunch .Location: The Fane office is based in&nbsp;Farringdon, London, with the option to work from home up to 40% of the time. This role is also expected to spend time at the Fane Warehouse in North London. Are you an admin and operations whizz with a strong eye for detail?Fane is a leader in the production and curation of spoken word events, bringing the most exciting names in culture and entertainment to audiences around the world. We programme over 500 live and online events each year. We also run LoveMyRead, the home of book gifting online.A significant part of what Fane does involves selling books, whether for consumer events, corporate engagements, or our e-commerce platform,&nbsp;LoveMyRead. We are seeking a&nbsp;book operations manager to lead all book-related activities within the company.&nbsp;As the book operations manager, you will&nbsp;oversee and manage the operations and logistics process for Live tours across the Fane Group,&nbsp;relationship management of bookstores and publishers across the UK, distribution from the Fane warehouse, curation of the LoveMyRead website, and manage the warehouse team when it comes to distribution and stock maintenance.&nbsp; Main duties<ul><li>Maintain computerised administration for all book sales for the Fane Group for consumer and corporate events </li><li>Liaise with sales departments at multiple publishers on terms, delivery, and delivery logistics </li><li>Support the UK literary landscape by commissioning bookstores across the UK to work at Fane Group events</li><li>Liaise with the Live team and publishers with regards to terms for live events and bookselling at live events </li><li>Work with other promoters on live tours and events as an external bookselling partner </li><li>Ensure that, where necessary, all stock is signed and delivered safely to the Fane&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;warehouse for distribution purposes </li><li>Manage the curation of books sold via all e-commerce platforms, working across promotions of stock regularly with the Marketing department </li><li>Analyse with the marketing department how to best promote book sales alongside live tours and one-off shows </li><li>Keep Fane’s e-commerce platform updated to ensure the company uses signed stock effectively </li><li>Book and manage freelancers for live bookselling opportunities across the Fane Live programme. </li><li>Attend events&nbsp;regularly to oversee the running of the book</li><li>Distribution/bookselling at live events </li><li>Liaise with venues to organise the distribution of books for live events </li><li>Work closely with the Customer Service team on all customer queries regarding books at live events </li><li>Oversee and manage the Fane Warehouse and the Book Distribution Coordinator to organise all returns, inventory management, and postage of books for the Fane Online programme</li><li>Maintain all finances and invoicing for the book department</li></ul> We’d love to hear from you if you have<ul><li>Experience in a similar role </li><li>Ownership mentality </li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) </li><li>Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel </li><li>Experience of management </li><li>Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under short deadlines </li><li>Excellent time management skills </li><li>Team player with a positive attitude </li><li>Dynamic with a hands-on, can-do attitude </li><li>Willingness to learn and adapt to all kinds of situations </li><li>A high level of professional integrity</li><li>Honest, reliable, and hard-working </li><li>A comfort with working weekends and unsociable hours from time to time</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Understanding of the publishing industry. It would be useful but not essential if you have previous work experience within the sales team at a Publishing house, or in an events role at a bookstore. </li><li>Experience of line managing is desirable, but not essential </li><li>Comfortable with physically demanding work</li></ul> What we offer<ul><li>25&nbsp;days annual leave plus 2 bonus days </li><li>Bonus leave - Mental Wellbeing Day and a day off in the month of your Birthday</li><li>£120 per quarter Employee wellbeing allowance </li><li>Access to private healthcare (following 1 years’ service)</li><li>Access to free counselling and mental wellbeing services through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>4% pension contribution</li><li>Life Assurance of 4 x base salary</li><li>Annual season ticket loan</li><li>Bike to work scheme</li><li>Complimentary tickets to Fane shows, Kilimanjaro Live events and access to free books</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Send a CV and cover letter outlining why you would be ideal for the role by clicking the 'Apply' button.</li></ul> We strive to create a working environment that promotes and values equity, diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging; where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work in a creative and safe space. We are committed to equal opportunities and to building a more inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Fane

Book operations manager

Salary: Starting from £27,000 per annum Simon &amp; Schuster Adult Non-Fiction is looking for an editorial assistant to work in their quality commercial non-fiction team.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.Reporting to the Deputy Publishing Director, Non-Fiction and supporting the S&amp;S Gallery, Non-Fiction, editorial team, this is an exciting role for someone who loves pop culture and wants to work with books and authors who will reach a wide audience. ResponsibilitiesAdministrative responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Generating and maintaining editorial data on internal systems</li><li>Liaising with copyeditors, proof-readers, freelancers, typesetters and authors</li><li>Running reports (TCM, TMM, etc)</li><li>Developing and maintaining content on the databases</li><li>Be a key point of contact between editorial teams</li><li>Processing and managing relevant payments</li><li>Submitting prize entries and other general administration</li></ul>Editorial responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Assisting with writing jacket copies and briefing jackets</li><li>Creating, updating and checking Advance Information Sheets</li><li>Preparing prelims, end-matter and corrections for paperbacks, reprints, and new editions</li><li>Collating proof-readers’ and authors’ proof corrections when required</li><li>General editorial research</li><li>Liaising with Rights, Marketing and Sales on catalogues</li><li>Reading and reporting on submissions and regularly communicating with authors and their agents</li><li>Contributing ideas for backlist reinvigoration and monitoring titles online and updating metadata</li></ul>&nbsp; Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, be able to take their own initiative and will thrive in a busy and varied role.</li><li>They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with an exceptional grasp of spelling and grammar, and a meticulous eye for detail.</li><li>They’ll be a keen team player with an ability to interact at all levels, who can understand and respond to team needs, shifting priorities, and work collaboratively to meet deadlines.</li><li>This role doesn’t require prior publishing experience, but someone who has an interest in non-fiction, awareness of the commercial non-fiction market and the ability to read broadly is essential.</li><li>Awareness of or interest in the publishing landscape would be welcomed with an eagerness to learn and be excited to take the first step in their publishing career.</li></ul> Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon &amp; Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon &amp; Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the&nbsp;Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Editorial assistant, Gallery

Salary: Starting from £35,000 per annum This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who ideally has some rights sales experience and is ready to take the next step in their career.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Books is a high performing, dynamic division of a fast-growing and ambitious publisher, and the British Book Awards Children’s Publisher of the Year 2023. Across our lists, we are dedicated to immersing children of all ages in diverse and inclusive reading experiences, encouraging a lifelong love of reading. We are the proud publishers of global superstars such as Lauren Roberts, Rachel Renée Russell and Lynn Painter, as well as home-grown bestsellers and award-winners such as A.F. Steadman, Tom Percival, Laura Bates, Nadia Shireen, Benji Davies, Richard Jones, Sue Hendra &amp; Paul Linnet, and Danielle Jawando. Little Simon UK, our exciting new pre-school and novelty imprint, is launching in 2026.We’re looking for a senior rights executive to join our friendly, successful, and collaborative S&amp;S Rights team. As part of our fast-paced and dynamic team, you’ll work closely with the head of children’s rights and have responsibility for managing and developing your own international markets, selling rights and co-editions across our vibrant and diverse children’s list.This is a permanent role offering great scope for professional growth, with the chance to build lasting relationships with international partners and contribute directly to the global success of our titles. ResponsibilitiesThe job role involves:<ul><li>Management and negotiation of sales in your own territories across pre-school, picture books and fiction titles</li><li>Pitching books and concluding sales</li><li>Customer care</li><li>Drafting, sending and archiving contracts</li><li>Organising business trips and book fair appointments</li><li>Sending out follow-up material</li><li>Updating our submissions database</li><li>Liaising with international customers over file supply</li><li>Great communication skills are key</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The ideal candidate will already have rights sales experience, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and a meticulous eye for detail.</li><li>With a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task, the successful candidate will have a passion for children’s books and international publishing.</li><li>Knowledge of a foreign language would be an advantage.</li><li>IT skills and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must.</li></ul> Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon &amp; Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon &amp; Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the&nbsp;Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Senior rights executive

Closing date for applications: 5th August 2025Salary: £33,000Location: This is a full time, permanent role, and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week. Calling all creative editors! Work with high profile authors and rising stars to help shape stories for young readers.Join our award-winning MCB and First Ink publishing team! As an editor, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and champion outstanding books for young readers from middle-grade to YA.You will be an essential part of a passionate and creative team dedicated to publishing a diverse, engaging and dynamic list for young readers. We have an exceptional list of authors and high-profile brands, which includes YA voices such as Tomi Adeyemi, Elle McNicoll and Hafsah Faizal, middle-grade authors like M.G. Leonard, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Pari Thomson, and non-fiction from influential figures like Hamza Yassin, Marcus Rashford and Dara McAnulty. And we have been publishing poetry at Macmillan for thirty years on our award-winning list.As an editor, you will guide your assigned fiction and non-fiction titles from acquisition through to publication. You’ll be at the heart of the publishing process, supporting key brands, leading on select projects and given the opportunity to strategically acquire under the leadership of the editorial director. Working with authors and agents directly and forging strong relationships with in-house colleagues, you’ll get the opportunity to work on a range of fiction and non-fiction projects including, crucially, highly-illustrated middle-grade and graphic novels for all ages. Responsibilities<ul><li>Edit and oversee the publication process for your own and assigned titles</li><li>Support senior editors on priority projects, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the acquisition and publishing process</li><li>Support new acquisition costings, oversee backlist projects, collaborate on proposals for new proposals and pursue a select number of new acquisitions under the guidance of the editorial director</li><li>Brief covers, manage metadata for your own titles and undertake essential administrative tasks to keep books on critical path</li><li>Prioritise author care and build agent relationships, and work closely with the design, production, sales, rights and communications teams to champion books and ensure high-quality processes at all times</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience as an assistant editor within a publishing house</li><li>Editing, proofreading, and project management skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written</li><li>Familiarity with the children's fiction and young adult market, along with experience in managing book lifecycles</li><li>Experience working directly with authors and illustrators (desirable)</li></ul> Some of the benefits we offer:<ul><li>28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Discounted private medical insurance</li><li>Group income protection scheme</li><li>Enhanced family pay and leave</li><li>Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)</li><li>2 Volunteer Days per year</li><li>75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)</li><li>Season ticket loan/advance</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Discounts on shopping and gym memberships; Christmas club savings</li><li>Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch</li></ul> Additional information&nbsp;All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.At Pan Macmillan, we are highly committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&amp;I) at every level of our organisation. We welcome applications from all individuals, including any age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Our efforts to promote DE&amp;I are ongoing, and we continually strive to learn and improve our policies and practices. You can read our full Diversity &amp; Inclusion Pledge on our website.We want to ensure that all candidates are supported throughout the recruitment process, if you have any reasonable adjustments or accessibility requirements please get in contact.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Pan Macmillan

Editor - Macmillan Children’s Books fiction & non-fiction

Closing date: 1st August 2025 &nbsp;Compensation: London Living WageInterview dates: Interviews will be held on 22nd &amp; 26th August 2025Programme dates: 8th to 11th October 2025 Do you want be a film critic or journalist?Are you writing film reviews for blogs or social media but have not been able to break through to more established publications or platforms? Apply now to the award-winning BFI London Film Festival 2025 Critics Mentorship Programme for your chance to be mentored by industry media professionals and have your work published by LFF media partners and the BFI.&nbsp;We continue to look at how we can better serve writers from underrepresented communities by offering mentorship that can pave the way to future opportunities for paid work in the media.&nbsp; As in previous years, we will be offering the 2025 Critics Mentorship to mentees from underrepresented voices in film criticism. About the mentorship programme&nbsp;Successful applicants will be invited to experience the 69th BFI London Film Festival (8-19 October 2025) as an accredited press delegate plus participate in an online induction session on 9 September, where they will meet the BFI LFF teams, their programme lead mentors, fellow mentees as well as their paired media partner mentors to be taken through the mentorship programme.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mentorship programme will be intensive, running for 4 full days from 8-11 October 2025, with full access to press screenings and events, writing reviews and features plus additional interview opportunities and an array of networking opportunities. The LFF Critics Mentorship Programme won the 2022 Big Screen Award for Best Diversity &amp; Inclusion Initiative.&nbsp;Mentees will be paid the London Living Wage for work produced during the four day programme and will have full press accreditation for the 12-day duration of the LFF (8-19 October 2025). Mentees from outside London will be eligible for accommodation and travel to participate in the four day programme. &nbsp;&nbsp;By the end of the programme, participants will have improved their film journalism skills and understanding of the industry and will have gained professional work experience, new work for their portfolio, industry contacts and a document of confirmation of having completed the placement. What we're looking for<ul><li>Applicants must be 18 and over with the right to work in the UK </li><li>To be eligible you will have not had any written work published in/on a national print publication/online platform before </li><li>An interest in film with excellent writing skills&nbsp; </li><li>The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with BFI colleagues, partners and stakeholders</li><li>You will self-identify from one or more of the underrepresented groups as detailed in the 'eligibility' section below</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional development and passion for film journalism&nbsp;</li></ul>Due to the demands of the programme and the availability of Lead Mentors, applicants must be able to commit to the full schedule of activity, in particular being available full time from 8 to 11 October 2025, including evenings. Please do not apply if you are unavailable on these specific dates.&nbsp; EligibilityFor this year applicants should self-identify from the following underrepresented groups:&nbsp;<ul><li>Black, MENA (Middle East and North African), South Asian, South East Asian or East Asian background, including mixed ethnicity applicants</li><li>D/deaf and disabled applicants, including those who are neurodivergent or have a long term health condition&nbsp;</li></ul> The BFI welcomes intersectionality across a number of areas. These include, gender, sexuality, age, religion, geographical location (nations and regions) and socioeconomic circumstances.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date for applications: 4th August 2025Salary: £29,240 per annumDepartment/Team: ProductionResponsible to: Producer / general managerContract: Permanent, full-time - 40 hours per week, Monday-FridayLocation: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (min 3 office days)The Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post. Bring your organisational skills and passion for the arts to The Old Vic and join the dynamic production team behind some of the most extraordinary shows on stage.The purpose of this post is to provide exceptional administration support to the production team, particularly supporting the producer and general manager, along with the associate general managers on the administration of productions.This role provides an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dedicated and hard-working team, delivering a range of productions in one of the world’s most vibrant and illustrious theatres. We are looking for someone who couples brilliant organisational skills with a love of theatre and will be an adaptable and personable team player.The successful candidate may come from a similar role and have experience working in the theatre industry, and possess both an enthusiasm for theatre and good administration skills. They will be a adept&nbsp;communicator, flexible and adaptable and be comfortable working in a non-conventional yet exciting environment. They will also have excellent attention to detail and time management skills, be numerate and confident with all Microsoft packages (Word and Excel in particular, and preferably Outlook), be able to deal with confidential information and be comfortable adapting to changing priorities. ResponsibilitiesAdministration<ul><li>Arranging appointments, and meetings internally and externally for the team, including responding to invitations and booking meeting space as needed</li><li>Servicing meetings or make arrangements for meetings to be serviced as required, including taking &amp; circulating notes where relevant</li><li>Ensure the producer and general manager are appropriately briefed for all meetings &amp; events, including preparation of any relevant material in advance</li><li>Organising travel, produce itineraries, book tickets, and arrange accommodation and per diems for the producer and general manager as required</li><li>Maintaining and managing the team’s filing and archiving system</li><li>Liaising with The Old Vic’s theatre operations office on any IT and telephone requirements or issues</li><li>Ensuring all new starter paperwork for all production staff is completed and returned to HR, including right to work checks</li><li>Being familiar with and keeping abreast of changes to relevant union agreements including, Equity, (British and American), Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications &amp; Theatre Union (BECTU) and Musicians Union (MU), the Society of London Theatres (SOLT) and UK Theatre (UKT), making sure that the production team and the HR director are kept up to date with all and any changes and new rates, policies and regulations</li><li>Being familiar with and keeping abreast of pensions policy and changes</li></ul>Finance and payroll<ul><li>Supporting the associate general managers, general manager, production manager, company stage manager and HR team on the efficient and accurate administration of the payroll for technical staff, cast and stage management</li><li>Coding and match monthly credit card receipts and statements and submit them to finance</li></ul>Budgets and accounts<ul><li>Overseeing and maintaining the production running budget each week</li><li>Ensuring that freelance staff invoices are processed smoothly and efficiently, keeping the associate general managers, general manager and agents regularly informed of any delays or issues</li><li>Monitoring and arranging sign off of weekly petty cash returns from the company stage manager</li></ul>Contracts<ul><li>Preparing contracts and new joiner paperwork for all actors, stage management and production staff as required</li><li>Managing storage and filing of all written agreements in a secure, accurate and logical fashion and ensure only the relevant staff have access to such agreements as needed</li></ul>Press and marketing<ul><li>Under the direction of the associate general managers manage the delivery of the press night process, on guests lists, invitations, seating plan and delivery of the evening – in conjunction with the box office, events, marketing and press team</li><li>Provide all relevant show information, including managing cast and creatives biography sign off to the marketing and press teams as required</li><li>Setting up and run the house seat book for all productions in consultation with the box office</li><li>Assist the associate general managers with press &amp; marketing requests for content and access to the cast and creative team</li><li>Attend weekly marketing meetings</li></ul>Production<ul><li>Keeping the cast and creative team contact list up to date</li><li>Preparing and distributing show contact sheets and photo sheets</li><li>Organising travel, produce itineraries, book tickets, and arrange accommodation and per diems for artists as required</li><li>Tidying the stage management office after each production ends and ensure it is welcoming and presentable for the following production</li><li>Archiving show bibles returned after each production ends</li><li>Assisting with the pastoral care of creatives, actors, production staff, freelancers and The Old Vic Theatre Company staff including managing the green room, ensuring that it is always stocked, safe, clean and presentable</li><li>Under the guidance of the associate general managers, booking audition and rehearsal spaces (internal or external) as needed</li><li>Attending rehearsals, production meetings, technical rehearsals, previews and performances as required</li><li>Sending welcome packs and scripts to cast and creative team members as required</li><li>Arranging Press Night gifts for company members</li><li>In conjunction with associate general managers, coordinate the guest list, ticketing and smooth running of the Press Night for each production</li><li>Supporting the production and stage management team in any other way as may reasonably be required</li><li>Supporting the associate producer on supporting programme activity as needed</li></ul>General<ul><li>Contributing proactively to production team activities</li><li>Deputising for the associate general managers as required</li><li>Carrying out any other duties as reasonably requested by the general manager and producer</li><li>Providing cover for the other production assistants in the team as needed</li><li>Complying with The Old Vic’s Equal Opportunities, Sustainability, Child Protection and Safeguarding, Health &amp; Safety and all Staff Handbook policies at all times</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Some experience working in a similar role in a performing arts organisation</li><li>A demonstrable interest and experience of working in theatre</li><li>Takes a proactive, flexible approach to work</li><li>Meticulous eye for detail; good proof-reader; immaculate presentation of work</li><li>Confident, positive and approachable when dealing with a wide range of staff and artists at all levels</li><li>A confident decision-maker</li><li>A lateral thinking problem solver</li><li>Able to focus, whilst working in a busy office, and handle multiple tasks</li><li>Good prioritisation and organisational skills</li><li>Strong team ethic along with the ability to work independently</li><li>Experience editing contracts and other documents swiftly and accurately</li></ul> We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of the global majority, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse and disabled candidates.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Production assistant

Closing date for applications: 4th August 2025 at 9.00amSalary: £27,401 per annumContract: Fixed term contract until 30 June 2026 Are you organised, proactive and ready to make a difference in the cultural sector? Join a team working behind the scenes supporting investment in the UK's creative infrastructure.Arts Council England delivers a range of capital investment programmes that contribute to the outcomes of Let’s Create, our 10-year strategy. Capital Investment Programmes are programmes that invest in assets or infrastructure to support the long-term sustainability of creative and cultural organisations across England.Led by the director, capital, the capital team is made up of 3 sub-teams:&nbsp; Investment – focused on the design of investment programmes and associated assessment and advice giving.&nbsp; Relationships and monitoring – focused on stakeholder engagement and monitoring of risk, compliance and overall delivery of our capital investment.&nbsp; Cultural development fund – focused on the delivery of this specific fund in conjunction with area-based colleagues.You will be part of the capital relationships and monitoring team, providing administrative support to the delivery of our capital programmes. ResponsibilitiesYou will provide administrative assistance to senior officers, senior managers, and directors, servicing and event-managing internal and external business meetings, and coordinating administrative processes. This includes collating and distributing agendas and papers, taking notes, following up on actions, and providing support for cross-team working groups and other committees as required.<ul><li>Provide personal assistance to the director of capital, promoting optimal use of time by coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, and ensuring that the director is well-briefed in advance</li><li>Undertake small research tasks, preparing briefings, gathering and disseminating information, and running administrative support systems for the team</li><li>Provide support to the team’s administrative procedures, including raising purchase orders and contracts, producing budget reports, reviewing information, and processing payments as requested</li><li>Monitor the capital inbox and serve as the primary point of contact for the team, following up on requests for information, responding to queries, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience of providing administrative and programme support, preferably in a similar role</li><li>A highly organised approach with the ability to work autonomously and juggle multiple priorities and exercise effective judgement when organising, planning, and managing complex tasks</li><li>Excellent IT skills and experience in using databases</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills – both speaking and in 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>A good understanding of the current diversity agenda and its relationship to the work of the role.</li><li>Experience in monitoring budgets (desirable)</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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