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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.

The Old Vic Theatre

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.

Arts Council England

Assistant, capital relationships & monitoring

Closing date for applications: 22nd August 2025Salary: £25,000 per annum Are you looking for a social media role at the heart of the theatre industry?The Stage Media Company Ltd, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Stage and The Bookseller. Both The Stage and The Bookseller are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews/interviews and insightful features.The Stage Media Company is seeking a social media assistant to assist with social media activity for The Stage. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of different social media platforms, some experience of social media marketing or content creation and&nbsp;be familiar with the theatre industry.&nbsp;The social media assistant will be responsible for facilitating the day-to-day activity on The Stage’s social media channels, with support from the corresponding senior social and subscriptions marketing executive. You will create social media content to reach and engage current and new audiences, drive traffic to website content, increase subscriptions and promote brand activity and events. This role works closely with The Stage’s editorial team, to ensure efficient delivery of the publication’s news stories, reviews, features and other editorial content. ResponsibilitiesCommunity management<ul><li>Monitoring notifications, comments and messages across all the principal social channels daily</li><li>Ensuring all enquiries are responded to promptly, and seeking support from other team members if required</li><li>Engaging with relevant comments/replies</li><li>Closely monitoring responses to sensitive news coverage on social</li></ul>Editorial content<ul><li>Sharing The Stage’s editorial content across social channels, including X, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and any new or emerging platforms, with the primary objective of driving traffic to the website</li><li>Creating and scheduling social media posts with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Writing engaging copy for social media posts, maintaining The Stage’s professional, supportive and approachable tone of voice</li><li>Ensuring content is shared in the optimum format and on the most relevant platforms</li><li>Prioritising and sharing news in a timely manner and scheduling less time-sensitive content for optimum times through the day</li><li>Liaising regularly with the editorial and production teams to align with their content priorities, support special features and gather any required information or assets</li></ul>Subscriptions<ul><li>Sharing the weekly issue on social media to encourage subscriptions</li><li>Creating social media posts to support subscription objectives or campaigns as directed by the senior social and subscriptions marketing executive</li><li>Setting up and monitoring paid and organic social ads for subscriptions campaigns as directed by the senior social and subscriptions marketing executive</li></ul>Commercial support<ul><li>Posting advertiser content on social channels and ensuring this fits within The Stage’s tone of voice and posting format</li><li>Sharing content from The Stage jobs account to the main channels to boost performance</li><li>Monitoring the automated tweets on the jobs channels to ensure they are working as expected and are presented in the most effective format</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Assisting the senior social and subscriptions marketing executive in promoting The Stage’s events, including awards and conferences, on social media</li><li>Ensuring events activity does not clash with editorial content and aligns with the overall brand and tone of voice on social media</li><li>Posting social media content during conferences and awards, including live tweeting panels and winners</li></ul>Reporting<ul><li>Monitoring post performance on a daily basis in order to capitalise on content/topics that are performing well</li><li>Tracking statistics for channel and content performance on a monthly basis</li><li>Summarising highlights and areas of concern from monthly results</li><li>Analysing results and investigating what has caused spikes and drops</li><li>Suggesting actions for the next month based on findings</li></ul>Other<ul><li>Monitoring the social channels of competitors and other big players in our industries</li><li>Undertaking research related to social media when requested and presenting findings to educate the team</li><li>Staying on top of social media trends, platform updates and new features and sharing this with the marketing team</li><li>Supporting the marketing team with general activity or other social channels where required and especially during busy periods</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Copywriting skills, including the ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences</li><li>Brings a calm, diplomatic approach to social media interactions, including when managing reputational risk or difficult feedback</li><li>Ability to craft engaging captions and headlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with followers and handling comments</li><li>Basic photo, video editing and graphic design ability, on platforms such as Canva and CapCut</li><li>Proficiency with major social media platforms (Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok)</li><li>Understanding of platform-specific features, formats, and best practices</li><li>Familiarity with social media management tools (like Hootsuite, Buffer)</li><li>Understanding of social media trends and algorithms</li><li>Basic analytics knowledge to measure performance</li><li>Adaptability to keep up with changing trends</li><li>Proactiveness in identifying opportunities</li><li>Proactive and positive with a can-do attitude</li><li>Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Able to balance competing priorities</li><li>Intuitive to business needs</li><li>Able to remain composed and solutions-focused when handling critical or negative online engagement</li><li>Able to work both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Committed to personal development</li><li>An understanding of the theatre industry is desirable</li></ul> Additional informationNormal working hours are 35 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on the other days.Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Social media assistant

Closing date for applications: 20th August 2025Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 per annum Are you ambitious and proactive with experience working in the entertainment industry? Develop and implement awards strategies and build trusted client relationships as an account manager at DDA.DDA is the premier independent entertainment public relations company, handling both domestic and international projects, providing filmed entertainment publicity and corporate media relations services for clients across the worldwide industry. From offices in London, New York and Los Angeles, DDA offers a truly global reach for film and television producers, financiers, sales agents and distributors. DDA’s unrivalled relationships within the industry add undisputed value as a trusted partner for its clients, providing creative and insightful strategies and turnkey campaign solutions.DDA performs a wide spectrum of media relations, publicity, event management (through DDA Event Management) and marketing tasks, either globally or targeted to specific international markets. Festival and market experiences include the Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, Tribeca, Cannes, Venice, Telluride, Toronto, London and Dubai film festivals (among others).As an account manager, you are an ambitious and proactive member of the awards team with experience working in the entertainment industry and will be a key influence on the development and implementation of awards strategy for clients. You’ll be responsible alongside the Director of Series/Account Director/SAM for leading the relationship with the client and act as a trusted advisor to help them achieve the best possible outcomes ensuring that as an agency, we are meeting their awards priorities and publicity needs. You’ll build strong relationships with clients and act as a trusted advisor to help them to achieve the best possible outcomes through your own work and the work of the team that you support. You’ll also assist with client development, growth, retention and profitability for DDA's portfolio of series accounts as well as take responsibility for forecasting and budgeting across clients. A clear and confident delegator, you are an excellent team player and are invested in the development and management of junior members of the team. You must have strong relevant proven experience in the entertainment industry, be hugely dedicated and always maintain the highest standards. Responsibilities&nbsp;Client relationships<ul><li>Overall point of client contact on your accounts</li><li>Begin to build widespread relationships with clients positioning yourself as a trusted advisor</li><li>Responsible for day-to-day client management and liaison and assistance on campaigns and submissions strategy</li><li>Responsible for working with account executives to summarise data and collating reports</li><li>Forecasting and tracking budgets and expenditure across clients</li><li>Beginning to develop industry relationships with awards bodies, moderators and tastemakers</li><li>Building strong relationships both internally and externally within the industry</li><li>Consistently look for new ways to meet clients’ needs</li><li>Talking to the client to be a trusted advisor within your speciality and how you can continually better our work together</li></ul>Strategy and commercial awareness<ul><li>Track publicity items in newspapers/trades/etc.; follow and review industry news and trade press daily</li><li>Track social media content streams and trends</li><li>Developing connections with key trade journalists and media sources, contacting the press over the phone and via email</li><li>Providing research support for new business pitches</li><li>Responsible for the on-going analysis and reporting of awards competitive landscape</li><li>Begin to pull together client reports</li><li>Begin to assist with budgeting, profitability and scope of work</li><li>Begin to assist with budgets and scopes of work</li><li>Begin to lead on campaign strategy and decks</li></ul>Delivery<ul><li>Gathers, shares and acts upon client feedback throughout all delivery</li><li>Responsible for the on-going analysis and reporting of submissions and campaigns through frequent weekly, monthly, yearly, per campaign and ad-hoc detailed reports</li><li>Updating the team on awards news, trends and innovative campaigns</li><li>Ensures management and successful delivery of client expectations, keeping all stakeholders happy</li><li>Leading on talent logistics for Q&amp;As, events, award ceremonies etc</li><li>Drafting attendance and feedback reports following screenings and Q&amp;As</li><li>Responsibility for the accuracy of all work before approval with best practice, accuracy and innovation</li><li>Ability to pull ad-hoc reports when needed by the client</li><li>Leading on key client projects to oversee the junior members to ensure quality output and to be the client lead on them</li></ul>People<ul><li>Maintain professional manner and demonstration of strong work ethic towards account teams and company as a whole</li><li>Be approachable and professional at all times and positively contribute to the team environment</li><li>Champion the importance of teamwork and motivate others around you</li><li>Become invested in growing the experience of members of the team through their work with you</li><li>Mentor and coach more junior team members, building their knowledge, understanding and expertise</li><li>Beginning to manage the junior members (SAE, account executives and assistants) within your accounts to assist with their progression and output</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Demonstrable experience working in the entertainment industry at mid-level with an in-depth knowledge and love of film and TV</li><li>Good working knowledge of various awards bodies, submissions process and the UK TV landscape</li><li>Experienced in assisting and supporting a wider team</li><li>Ability to multi-task and stay organised to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects</li><li>A team player, willing to share knowledge and discuss approaches and tactics but also able to work independently</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Pro-active &amp; intuitive</li><li>Self-motivated, a self-starter who takes initiative and follows through</li><li>Eagerness and willingness to learn, and a can-do attitude to apply to difficult challenges and tasks</li><li>Accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality</li><li>A desire to progress and enthusiasm for new challenges</li><li>Good analytical skills and can pull out key learnings and trends for reporting</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research</li><li>Willingness to travel, and available to attend networking events and support the team at other work events</li><li>Experienced in managing a team of executives desirable</li></ul> DDA ValuesOur values can act as a roadmap for expected behaviour within the DDA community and are underpinned by a collective belief in what we are, what we do and what we represent.<ul><li>Being Bold, partners a boldness of spirit with a deep trust of their colleagues and a respect for alternative points of view.</li><li>Creating Community, enjoy working together and consistently respect and support each other to achieve the best results for our clients. To create a harmonious, inclusive and enjoyable office environment, whilst fostering initiatives that strengthen team bonding and interaction.</li><li>Making a Contribution, always seek opportunities to help others and to improve everyone’s day-to-day experience and learning. Everyone is accountable for their contribution to the gold standard results we achieve.</li><li>Understanding our Roots, be proud of DDA’s legacy and continue to play a leading role in forging the future of the industry.</li><li>Encouraging Growth, challenge yourself to exceed expectations and always seek opportunities for development with the guidance of the experienced senior team.</li></ul>&nbsp;DDA are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or disability. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:marnie.watson@ddaglobal.com" target="_blank">marnie.watson@ddaglobal.com</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Account manager - awards series

Closing date for applications: 6th August 2025Salary: £29,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you looking for the next step in your editorial career? Orion Literary is looking for an enthusiastic and meticulous assistant editor to support its award-winning publishing at Weidenfeld &amp; Nicolson and White Rabbit.Weidenfeld &amp; Nicolson has been publishing since 1949 and is home to a wide range of literary fiction and non-fiction, modern classics, prizewinning debuts and worldwide bestsellers. Our authors include Antony Beevor, Clare Chambers, Helen Garner, Elinor Cleghorn, Richard Coles, Naoise Dolan, Lucy Rose, Claire Lombardo, Nussaibah Younis, Simon Sebag Montefiore, Adam Rutherford, Philippe Sands, Malala Yousafzai and Raymond Antrobus.White Rabbit was set up in 2019 as an imprint dedicated to pop culture writing, specialising in non-fiction, history, memoir, illustrated and high-end limited editions relating to popular music across the spectrum. Our authors include Bobby Gillespie, Adelle Stripe, Lias Saoudi, Carl Cox, David Keenan, Jude Rogers, Mark Lanegan, Vashti Bunyan, Kim Gordon, Sinead Gleeson, Stuart Braithwaite, Chris Frantz, Lenny Kaye, Robin Turner and Vivien Goldman.Reporting to the publishing director, you will be responsible for providing editorial and administrative support to the publisher of White Rabbit and W&amp;N publishing director, working on an exciting range of literary fiction and non-fiction (specifically memoir, biography, social and cultural history, and occasional illustrated titles). What you'll be doingFrom the moment of acquisition right through to publication, you will be closely involved in all aspects of the publishing process – from reading submissions for acquisition, overseeing publishing timelines, drafting copy and cover briefs, updating Biblio, organising proof mailouts, liaising with colleagues across the business as well as a thrilling range of authors – including novelists, non-fiction writers, musicians and high-profile cultural figures – and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of all aspects of the White Rabbit imprint.This is a highly varied, creative and exciting role for someone with a genuine passion for literary fiction, non-fiction and pop culture, and a rare opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their editorial career. Who we are looking forYou will have proven experience in an editorial role, possessing the following editorial skills:&nbsp;<ul><li>An intimate understanding of the path of a book from acquisition to publication</li><li>Reading, reporting and making editorial suggestions on proposals and manuscripts</li><li>Putting manuscripts and offsets into production</li><li>Proof reading and copyediting</li><li>Using publishing systems such as Bookscan and Biblio</li><li>Drafting effective publishing materials: AIs, cover briefs, acquisition forms, cover copy, keywords</li><li>Assessing permissions</li><li>Corresponding with authors and agents</li></ul>The ideal candidate will be:<ul><li>Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail</li><li>An excellent communicator</li><li>A competent administrator, proficient with Outlook, Biblio, Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint</li><li>Able to multitask, prioritise effectively and handle a highly varied workload</li><li>Passionate about literary fiction and non-fiction, and music and culture in general</li><li>Fluent in a language other than English (not essential)</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Assistant editor

Closing date for applications: 3rd August 2025Salary: £28,000 per annum, depending on experienceLocation: Primarily based at the Casarotto Ramsay office in London, with the possibility of some remote workingContract: Full time permanent, 37.5 hours per week, plus a 1 hour unpaid daily break usually 10am – 6.30pm Monday – Friday. Due to the nature of this role some evening work will be required, and you may be asked to work additional hours from time to time. Champion writers and directors in this entry-level assistant role for someone with strong organisational skills and a love of theatre.At Casarotto Ramsay &amp; Associates, we represent and manage many of the world’s best-known writers, directors, literary properties, and below-the-line talent in film, theatre, television and new media. We also strive to welcome new, exciting and powerful voices to our client roster, and we are strongly and vocally supportive of diversity and inclusion of marginalised groups within our industries. Agents have a key role in finding new talent and helping budding writers, directors, designers and other creatives working within the media industries to realise their talent. Agents promote the work of their clients and reach out and make connections for them within the industry. They also negotiate their contracts, help them manage their schedules and work with them to strategise and decide on next best steps. Agents also often have to troubleshoot.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant to join our Theatre department full-time. You will provide administrative support to two agents and ensure the effective upkeep and management of internal systems.This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required by the assistant and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the nature of the post as agreed with their managers. Responsibilities<ul><li>Handling a high volume of emails and calls, both from clients and producers. Corresponding with clients and helping them with queries.</li><li>Managing diaries and co-ordinating meetings for the agents and their individual clients.</li><li>Tracking &amp; updating information that comes in by using existing systems and databases (and updating/innovating systems as needed).</li><li>Reviewing and administering contracts (tracking the status of contracts, circulating for signature, chasing up as necessary and ensuring we have fully executed copies)</li><li>Putting together booking notices using information from contracts regarding details of payments to be invoiced. Working with accounts team to chase payments and support with additional administrative finance queries.</li><li>Organising theatre tickets for agents, and both international and domestic travel for agents and clients and creating itineraries for festival attendance and press night visits.</li><li>Keeping client bios and CV’s up to date both internally and on the website.</li><li>Maintaining social media and composing posts to promote client’s work.</li><li>Taking minutes in meetings and sending out scripts on behalf of the agents to Theatre, TV and Film producers.</li><li>Creatively engaging with the theatre industry &amp; new work, i.e. reading and seeing un-represented writers’ and directors’ work, as well as clients’ work, and feeding back. Building an understanding of different theatres and producers.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A passion for theatre and knowledge of the theatre industry</li><li>Computer literacy, with familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, &amp; a personable phone manner</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail in your work</li><li>Exceptional organisational and time management skills – ability to multi-task and work under pressure and prioritise effectively</li><li>Experience of working collaboratively and as a team player</li><li>An ability to maintain confidentiality</li><li>A flexible approach to problems – a person who can learn quickly</li><li>A strong work ethic and willingness to work some additional hours (e.g. theatre trips)</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Tickets to client productions</li><li>Interest free cycle to work scheme, subsidised gym membership</li><li>Private health insurance after two years’ service</li><li>Travel insurance after two years’ service</li><li>Non-contractual company bonus scheme</li></ul> Casarotto Ramsay strives to support a creative industry that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our community, especially in supporting equal opportunities for our clients and colleagues regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. As such we are making a concerted effort to foster an inclusive workplace culture and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and drive to support new, exciting work. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Casarotto Ramsay & Associates LTD

Casarotto Ramsay & Associates

Assistant to two theatre agents

Closing date for applications: 3rd August 2025Salary: £37,500 per annum, depending on experienceLocation: Primarily based at the Casarotto Ramsay office in London, with the possibility of some remote working.&nbsp;Contract: Full time permanent, 37.5 hours per week, plus a 1 hour unpaid daily break usually&nbsp;10am – 6.30pm Monday – Friday. Due to the nature of this role some evening work will be required, and you may be asked to work additional hours from time to time.&nbsp; Casarotto Ramsay &amp; Associates is seeking an organised dynamic and proactive assistant to support the head of theatre.At Casarotto Ramsay &amp; Associates, we represent and manage many of the world’s best-known writers, directors, literary estates, and below-the-line talent in film, theatre, television and new media. We also strive to welcome new, exciting and powerful voices to our client roster, and we are strongly and vocally supportive of diversity and the inclusion of marginalised groups within our industries. Agents have a key role in finding new talent and helping budding writers, directors, designers and other creatives working within the media industries to realize their talent.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen for an executive assistant to join our theatre department full-time. You will provide administrative support to the head of theatre and ensure the effective upkeep and management of internal systems. As executive assistant to Head of Theatre, Mel Kenyon, broadly speaking, you will be responsible for managing her busy diary on a day to day basis , liaising with producers and clients on her behalf, tracking contractual negotiations, and being across payments for the clients.&nbsp; You will need to be highly organised and able to multi-task. An interest in theatre and/or willingness to learn about it, the key players and the theatre world in general would be advantageous.This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required by the executive assistant and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the nature of the post as agreed with their manager. Responsibilities<ul><li>General PA duties: managing&nbsp;Mel’s diary including all personal commitments as needed as well as booking complex meetings and calls across time zones, keeping track of her to-do list and reading lists, managing and submitting Mel’s expenses, ensuring emails and enquiries are seen and answered in a timely manner, arranging intricate travel (such as multi-leg trips, international itineraries which require coordinating visas, transportation, and accommodations), answering phone calls while gatekeeping and managing access to Mel internally and externally.</li><li>Liaising with clients, setting up client meetings, handling their queries, and sending client samples as well as finding and checking the rights status for existing in person when requested.</li><li>Handling client membership to guilds and royalty collection entities such as the WGA and ACLS including registering clients, submitting earnings and ensuring dues are paid by accounts.</li><li>Updating the agency’s website’s client page, and the individual client biographies and CVs, as well as providing content for the agency’s twitter page.</li><li>Dealing with client contracts: issuing, sending out for signature, tracking, logging, scanning and archiving contracts when fully executed.</li><li>Keeping all agency accounting systems up to date; includes creating and maintaining client deal slips to track deals and chasing all client payments on the agency system as well as liaising with client accountants when required, for example in regard to foreign tax forms.</li><li>Collating and communicating relevant industry and client news, e.g. up and coming production news and reviews of client shows as well as researching lesser-known theatres and creatives for Mel and/or the department when needed.</li><li>General theatre department administration including organising the weekly meeting and managing the agenda, organising ‘surgery’ time (that is one-on-one problem solving time with Mel) , managing and maintaining show listings, updating the board pack and new client listings yearly, helping companywide communication such as communicating department issues to the relevant team members and helping department compliance of new systems or policies, organising department social events when needed such as leaving drinks or Christmas social.</li><li>Keeping a thorough record of directors’ and designers’ professional commitments for diary overview and assisting when needed with international engagements that require flight arrangements and visas etc.</li><li>Training for the negotiation and administration of simple agreements for the agent’s clients (always under the supervision of a senior agent). Liaising closely with a senior agent to assist in the handling of more complex agreements.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Strong proven experience assisting a high-level executive</li><li>Highly computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>The ability to multitask and work well under pressure</li><li>Excellent organisational and forward-planning skills</li><li>Dynamic positive approach and receptiveness</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent time keeping</li><li>Proactive</li><li>Computer literate, with accurate and fast typing speed</li><li>Excellent communication skills and confident telephone manner</li><li>Discretion and confidentiality</li><li>Able to react and respond quickly to new information or instructions</li><li>Ability to work closely with Mel and with all your other colleagues: team work is essential</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of, and interest in, the theatre industry or a desire to learn</li><li>Some contractual experience desirable though training will be provided</li></ul> Benefits:<ul><li>Tickets to client productions</li><li>Interest free cycle to work scheme, subsidised gym membership</li><li>Private health insurance after two years’ service</li><li>Travel insurance after two years’ service</li><li>Non-contractual company bonus scheme</li></ul> Casarotto Ramsay strives to support a creative industry that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our community, especially in supporting equal opportunities for our clients and colleagues regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. As such we are making a concerted effort to foster an inclusive workplace culture and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and drive to support new, exciting work.&nbsp; Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Executive assistant to head of theatre

Closing date: 6th August 2025Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annumContract: The role is a full-time position Bloomsbury is looking for an experienced finance professional to fill this senior role.This role sits within the business partnering team, located at Bloomsbury’s head office in Bedford Square, London. The role will report into the senior global finance business partner.&nbsp; This is an opportunity to support the non-consumer business partnering team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Preparing monthly reporting packs for the MD of the non-consumer division, summarising performance against budget and prior year Explaining variances with commercial and insightful commentary</li><li>Preparing non-consumer flash sales analysis on a monthly basis and distribution to stakeholders</li><li>Managing forecasting processes for the non-consumer division, assessing risks and opportunities to the plan</li><li>Assisting with presentations for the Group’s EC and Board on the non-consumer budget, reforecasts and 5-year strategic plans</li><li>Presenting financial information and performance at non-consumer Exec meetings</li><li>Driving improvements in the forecasting processes, focusing on process efficiencies and automation</li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders across the non-consumer division and providing insights to assist with the delivery of business objectives</li><li>Business support for the non-consumer division and liaison with its senior management with ad hoc analysis requests, including preparation of business cases for external pitches, business/list valuations, due diligence documentation</li><li>Maintain and develop management reporting and KPIs</li><li>Support the business on financial aspects for existing assignments, bids, proposals, pricing and reviewing commercial contracts as appropriate</li><li>To work with the group finance director and members of the Executive Committee as required on key projects, including complex modelling</li><li>Assist with the delivery of the Year End and Interim external results, announcements and City presentations</li><li>Assist with data governance and improving data quality to be able to drive insights</li><li>Assist with streamlining of Global Non-Consumer overheads reporting</li><li>Ad hoc project work</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Qualified Accountant (or equivalent) with experience gained in a series of dynamic, change-orientated businesses</li><li>Experience of business partnering with senior stakeholders to help deliver on business objectives</li><li>Able to develop successful relationships with senior staff across the Group</li><li>Proactive, energetic, pragmatic and hardworking</li><li>Highly resilient and adaptable – able to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders</li><li>Collaborative and a team player</li><li>Able to identify and raise risks, threats and opportunities to business plans</li><li>Experience of delivering forecasts in a high pressure, commercial environment</li><li>Proficient in advanced Excel functionality (sumifs, vlookup and pivot tables)</li><li>There is a requirement to use Power Query for large data sets – experience or ability to learn is required</li><li>Demonstrable experience of delivering process and systems improvements</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Tuesday and Thursday. To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our Job Advert URL detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by&nbsp;Wednesday, 6th August 2025. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applicationsBloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Finance business partner

Closing date for applications: 4th August 2025Salary: £35,000 per annum National Gallery Global has an exciting opportunity for a brand licensing &amp; picture library manager (UK market) to drive partnerships and commercial activity across the UK, bringing the Gallery’s world-renowned collection to new audiences.This role supports the development and growth of the Gallery’s licensing and image rights business, with a particular focus on UK-based licensees and retailers. Working as part of National Gallery Global, you will be responsible for managing relationships, identifying new opportunities, negotiating contracts, and ensuring alignment with brand values.You’ll work closely with the head of department and across departments such as retail, creative and communications to deliver projects that blend creativity with commercial success. You will also mentor the assistant manager and help shape a dynamic, collaborative team environment.With the Gallery entering a new chapter following its bicentenary, this is a fantastic time to contribute to our strategic ambitions and deepen the impact of our UK presence.If you’re a confident communicator and relationship manager with experience delivering commercial or creative projects—and you’re passionate about arts and culture—we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop, manage, and grow a network of brand licensing and picture library collaborators that align to the National Gallery brand</li><li>Generate new business ideas and pitch proposals aligned with National Gallery Global's brand licensing and picture library strategy</li><li>Oversee licensing and picture library portfolio, including renewals, negotiations, and terminations</li><li>Evaluate agreements to drive sales growth considering impact to both brand licensing and picture library</li><li>Work closely with internal teams including retail, creative and comms</li><li>Manage and maintain picture library website content, ensuring systems are updated and information is accurate</li><li>Monitor market trends and competitors, providing insights to guide strategic planning and produce regular market intelligence reports</li><li>Maintain financial records and reports to support informed decision-making</li><li>Collaborate with the creative team to translate collection assets into marketable products</li><li>Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts to protect the Gallery’s interests</li><li>Mentor the brand licensing &amp; picture library administrative assistant</li><li>Deputise for the HOD when required, representing the department internally and externally through presentations, negotiations, and strategic discussions</li><li>Champion a culture of commercial energy, engagement, and proactive problem solving within the team, ensuring that brand licensing and picture library operate as a robust, strategic growth engine for the Gallery</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong commercial negotiation skills (GAP qualification or equivalent experience)</li><li>Proven experience in project or relationship management (Prince2 or equivalent experience)</li><li>High digital literacy (Microsoft Office proficiency; IDCL/BCS Level 1 &amp; 2 preferred)</li><li>Practical Product Management (desirable)</li><li>Knowledge of copyright and IP licensing principles</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</li></ul> The National Gallery values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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