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Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May at 11.59pmSalary: £25,643 per annumWorking hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to FridayDuration: 12 months&nbsp; Deepen your understanding of the theatre industry through this traineeship scheme, where you'll be joining the team behind Donmar Warehouse's fundraising for 12 months.<a href="https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/about/" target="_blank">The Donmar Warehouse</a> makes unmissable, exceptional productions of classic plays, new works by leading writers, and intimate musicals to thrill and inspire its audiences. In a converted Covent Garden warehouse space, in the heart of London’s West End, audiences experience the power of live performance up close, sitting no more than four rows away from the action. The Donmar has blazed a trail for thirty years creating legendary performances by some of the world’s greatest artists, reaching global audiences through transfers across the West End, Broadway and beyond, and that legacy is the foundation of its approach today.In this role, you will deepen your understanding of the theatre industry by joining the Individual Giving team where you will gain an understanding of Individual Giving within the fundraising landscape at large, within the Donmar, and gain experience running a thriving theatre membership scheme.Within this front-facing post, you will support the smooth running of the Friends and Best Friends membership scheme, liaise with the Events team to deliver the events programme for Donmar supporters, identify new members and offer administrative support for the Patron scheme.By the end of the 12 months, you will leave with a deeper understanding of fundraising, including the importance of relationship building and working closely with key stakeholders, as well as a strong grasp of how to confidently communicate the need for support.Donmar Warehouse’s CATALYST talent development programme supports the development of talent both on and offstage which is underrepresented both at the Donmar and in the wider industry. Through this 12-month programme, the Donmar creates bespoke experiences for roles/individuals within the organisation, welcoming a range of voices and skills to the Donmar. With organisation-wide investment, each opportunity provides focused mentorship and will serve to expand your knowledge of the theatre sector at large. What you will receive<ul><li>A strong understanding of the theatre industry and the key role that fundraising plays at the Donmar and within the sector at large</li><li>Experience of day-to-day running of a membership scheme</li><li>Research proficiency across different supporter groups</li><li>Excellent administrative skills</li><li>Confidence in communicating with a variety of people including supporters, VIPs and key stakeholders</li><li>Working knowledge of key industry databases including Spektrix, DotDigital, Canva and external suppliers</li><li>Cross-departmental mentorship and company-wide investment in your professional development</li><li>Access to a thriving and active Donmar trainee alumni community &nbsp;</li></ul>Key activitiesMembership<ul><li>Act as the first point of contact via email, and a secondary contact via phone for ticket requests and membership queries from Friends, supporting the Membership Officer in managing the day-to-day administration for this group of supporters</li><li>Support with ticket requests and membership queries from Patrons, when required</li><li>Support the Membership Officer in planning and delivering training for the Customer Service Assistants (CSAs) and ensuring that they feel comfortable to respond to member enquiries that come through to the Box Office, and dealing with escalated issues as necessary.</li><li>Support the Individual Giving team in the administration around the delivery of any fundraising campaigns, new and lapsed membership drives, and donation appeals as necessary</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Act as the lead point of contact from the Individual Giving team, liaising with the Events team and supporting with administration including managing RSVP lists, invitation writing and supporting the Events team in carrying out research on guests who are attending</li><li>Attend Development events, building relationships with supporters and acting as a representative of the Donmar team Prospect Research</li><li>Dedicate a day each week to supporting the Head of Philanthropy to identify and research prospective supporters and current supporters who may have the capacity to increase their giving</li></ul>Communications<ul><li>Work with the Membership Officer on the regular creation of a dedicated supporters’ e-newsletter, looking out for exclusive updates and insights that Donmar can share</li><li>Create production booklets for each show, to be shared with supporters to offer them further insight into the production</li></ul>Finance<ul><li>Support the administration of Gift Aid on donations, helping maximise income and ensuring compliance with HMRC Gift Aid regulations though accurate data management</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Provide administrative support for the Individual Giving team, including coordinating renewal mailings, issuing monthly digital membership cards, writing thank you letters, gift membership processes, donation and renewal receipts, and supporting the Membership Officer with processing donations</li><li>Support the Membership Officer in ensuring supporters are accurately credited in programmes, on the website and in the building</li><li>Write Meeting Briefing documents to support the team when meeting with supporters or prospective supporters</li><li>Consistently look for ways to improve the maintenance and use of systems - Spektrix, DotDigital, ROMAX.</li></ul>General duties<ul><li>Attend and support the company at events around productions such as press nights, rehearsal room drinks, first previews, etc.</li><li>Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience working in an office context, either as a volunteer, work experience or employee</li><li>Attention to detail in all work, with strong administration and organisational skills</li><li>A desire to pursue a career in the arts</li><li>A collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude</li><li>Excellent face-to-face, telephone and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to use initiative and work as part of a busy team</li><li>An interest in the fundraising sector</li><li>An eagerness to learn and develop new skills</li><li>Basic IT skills, with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Drive</li><li>Flexibility and willingness to work outside of normal office hours on a regular basis for events including evenings and occasional weekends (time off will be given to make up for any ‘out of hours’ work)</li><li>No previous study or experience of working in theatre is required but a demonstrated desire to learn is essential.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in a customer service role</li><li>Excellent time management skills, with an understanding of how to prioritise and plan to meet deadlines with a busy workload &nbsp; &nbsp;</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>&nbsp;This opportunity is only open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, who are under-represented in the industry and workforce.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. You will also gain access to an active and thriving Donmar trainee alumni community.

Donmar Warehouse

Development trainee

Closing date for applications: Monday 28th April at 11.59pmSalary: £29,526 per annumWorking hours: 41 hours per week (inclusive of a 1 hour lunch break per day)Location: John Paul Getty Jr. Conservation Centre, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire&nbsp;Duration: 18 monthsStart date: Monday 2nd June 2025 Learn about the conservation and preservation of archive film objects, through this paid 18 month entry level trainee role at the British Film Institute’s National Archive.The <a href="https://www.bfi.org.uk/bfi-national-archive/inside-archive" target="_blank">BFI National Archive</a> is one of the largest and oldest film archives in the world, containing material from 1895 to the present day. It holds hundreds of thousands of films, videos and digital items representing the nation’s moving image screen heritage. The BFI is on a mission to make itself the world’s most open archive, reframing the public’s relationship with the collections and focusing on the diversity of its audiences.As a trainee film conservator you will join the BFI National Archive team over 18 months, training under the close supervision of experienced film conservators who will teach you how to conserve and preserve film. Your hands-on training will include learning to handle, identify, catalogue and scan 16mm &amp; 35mm archive film, making digital copies available for the public.You will learn to archive digital assets into the Archive’s Digital Preservation Infrastructure. You will also spend time with other key roles in the Conservation team who will provide depth and context to your learning. These could include film preservation, film projection, high-resolution scanning, image &amp; sound quality assessment, remastering and restoration, film cleaning, photochemical film printing &amp; processing.Occasional visits to other Conservation studios, Conferences and/ or Screen Heritage institutions are also part of the 18 month training programme. What could this lead to?Successful completion of this traineeship could lead to a wide range of careers across various sectors, including roles in film conservation at the BFI or within one of the many regional or national archives in the UK or abroad. Other potential pathways include positions in post-production, the library or museum sector, or the conservation of other material types and collections such as videotape, paper, stills photography, paintings, costume, vehicles, or buildings. Opportunities may also arise in research or education. What you will learn<ul><li>Safely handle, wind, identify and catalogue archive films (of various formats)</li><li>Start to understand the ethics of film conservation and working with a National Collection</li><li>Interact with the Collections Systems Database, barcode film cans and ensure their location is always traceable</li><li>Scan 16mm &amp; 35mm motion picture film for High-Definition presentation</li><li>Quality-check and ingest digital film elements into the Digital Preservation Infrastructure</li><li>Work with a diverse range of people and teams giving you a broad understanding of film conservation, for example; the Digital &amp; Photo-chemical Film Laboratory</li><li>Spend regular time in the Quality Control projection theatres, under supervision of an experienced projectionist, learning how the technical and physical qualities of a film present as sound and vision when projected</li><li>You will be given time to record and reflect on your learning and experience gained</li><li>You will learn how to create a conservation portfolio and share your work with others during BFI tours and open days.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>An interest in the technology of film, photography, image and sound, analogue or digital</li><li>Curiosity! A desire to ask and find out why is a core skill of the role. This combined with the ability to accept that sometimes we can’t know all the answers. You might have good research skills from education or a previous role</li><li>Excellent manual dexterity with the ability to handle fragile objects with care. For example, experience in arts, crafts, needlework or model making</li><li>A desire to analyse the quality of moving image and sound, paying attention to details such as, colour, tone, contrast and spotting possible defects</li><li>You must have a keen interest, in equal measure, with old technologies and cutting-edge digital ones</li><li>You must be curious and careful, having a respect and appreciation for old and fragile objects, that may test your patience. This may teach you as much about yourself and how you like to work, as it does the objects you’ll work with.</li><li>Strong communication skills and demonstrable experience of team working, are essential</li><li>Good writing skills with a desire to write technical or qualitative information that will be understood in years to come</li><li>Proactive approach to personal development</li><li>Minimum level 2 equivalent for English and Maths.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>A basic understanding of video and audio file formats, compression and file conversion</li><li>An aptitude for working with new and changing technologies, for example Editing systems such as Da Vinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere</li><li>The ability to pay close attention to detail, whilst holding the big picture in mind</li><li>A desire to accurately describe an object, especially in written form – this could come from experience in education, cataloguing, inventory writing etc.</li><li>Excellent organisation skills demonstrated in previous experience, with experience of Microsoft M365</li><li>A proven passion and eagerness to learn</li><li>Demonstrable problem-solving skills.</li></ul> Unique elements or circumstances in this role include:<ul><li>Most of your time will be spent working with the film collection at the Conservation Centre, which means opportunities to work from home are limited</li><li>Training and personal development opportunities will be provided</li><li>This is a two-way pilot initiative where the BFI wants to learn from your experiences as much as you learn from it, because they want to develop their knowledge-sharing practices and develop methods to pass these skills, knowledge and experience to a new generation</li><li>The material in this National Collection spans over 125 years of motion picture film. With all that history the BFI are sometimes required to watch content that may cause offence; however, nobody will be required to watch material beyond what they find comfortable</li><li>BFI encourages reflective practice and knowledge sharing as part of its work. It supports trainees to participate in activities designed to improve collective practice. If comfortable, they might also participate in Conservation Centre tours to demonstrate the film conservation activities they practice. &nbsp;</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>Please specify at the top of your cover letter if you wish to be considered as a part of the Disability Confident scheme outlined below, as this information will be shared with the BFI</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> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who 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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The BFI is a Disability Confident employer, meaning they are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing disabled people.&nbsp;Creative Access will endeavour to longlist and progess to interview all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for this opportunity.&nbsp;Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

BFI Southbank

BFI Stephen Street

BFI National Archive

British Film Institute

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Trainee film conservator

Closing date for applications: Monday 28th April at 11.59pmSalary: £29,526 per annumWorking hours: 41 hours per week (inclusive of a 1 hour lunch break per day)Location: John Paul Getty Jr. Conservation Centre, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire&nbsp;Duration: 18 months&nbsp;Start date: Monday 2nd June 2025 &nbsp; Learn about the use of analogue and digital technologies. Used in the preservation and archiving of Film, Video, and TV, through this paid 18-month entry level role at the British Film Institute’s National Archive.The <a href="https://www.bfi.org.uk/bfi-national-archive" target="_blank">BFI National Archive</a> is one of the largest and oldest film archives in the world, containing material from 1895 to the present day. It holds hundreds of thousands of films, videos and digital items representing the nation’s moving image screen heritage. The BFI is on a mission to make itself the world’s most open archive, reframing the public’s relationship with the collections and focusing on the diversity of its audiences.As a trainee archive technology technician, you will join the BFI National Archive team for an 18-month programme. You will undergo comprehensive hands-on training in the maintenance, servicing, and cleaning of both vintage and contemporary film, video, and audio equipment. Working closely with the experienced archive technology team as well as video and audio conservation specialists, you will develop proficiency with film scanners, inspection tables, winding tables, and analogue video and audio tape machines.&nbsp;You'll learn to operate, clean, and maintain both vintage and modern film, video and audio equipment. Your training will focus on developing skills in equipment care, calibration, and operation for tasks such as cleaning, scanning, digitising, and preserving film and video assets. You'll work with equipment used to process materials from the national collection as well as projects submitted by commercial clients, gaining hands-on experience in archive technology maintenance and operation.You will gain in-depth knowledge of various video and audio formats and digitisation methods. Including technologies such as 1-inch and 2-inch open reel, D3 video, ¼ inch and ½ inch audio formats, magnetic film and a range of other film formats. Throughout your training, you will build a thorough understanding of archive technology equipment used in film, video, and audio preservation. Additionally, you will learn essential health and safety protocols for working with electrical and electronic equipment and handling diverse film, video, and audio formats.Occasional visits to other Conservation, Conferences and/ or Screen Heritage institutions are also part of the 18-month training programme. What could this lead to?Successful completion of this traineeship could lead to a wide range of careers across various sectors, including roles such as archive technology engineer at the BFI or within one of the many regional or national archives in the UK or abroad. Other potential pathways include positions in electronics, engineering, post-production, research, or education. The BFI’s <a href="https://blog.bfi.org.uk/" target="_blank">Screen Culture 2033</a> vision may also provide further insight into future opportunities. What you will learn<ul><li>Safely clean and maintain vintage film winding and inspection equipment</li><li>Start to understand the ethics of film and video conservation and working with a National Collection</li><li>Interact with the Collections Systems Database, to track equipment and parts, films and video tapes</li><li>Support the operation of modern digital film scanners (for films of various formats)</li><li>Learn about analogue video and audio equipment and formats and their digitisation</li><li>Work with a diverse range of people and teams giving you a broad understanding of film and video conservation</li><li>Learn about operation and maintenance of industrial film processors</li><li>You will be given time to record and reflect on your learning and experience gained.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>An interest in the technology of film, photography, video, audio, analogue or digital</li><li>An interest in or previous experience in 3D printing</li><li>Curiosity! A desire to ask and find out why is a core skill of the role, combined with the ability to accept that sometimes we can’t know all the answers. You might have good research skills from education or a previous role.</li><li>Excellent manual dexterity with the ability to handle equipment with care</li><li>Experience in electronics, engineering, video and audio technology, arts, crafts, or model making</li><li>A desire to know how equipment works. With an interest in analogue and vintage electronics and machinery</li><li>You must have a keen interest, in equal measure, with old technologies and cutting-edge digital ones</li><li>You must be curious and careful, having a respect and appreciation for old and obsolete equipment, that may test your patience. This may teach you as much about yourself and how you like to work, as it does the equipment you’ll work with</li><li>Good problem-solving skills and an investigative nature</li><li>Good writing skills with a desire to write technical or qualitative information that will be understood in years to come</li><li>Excellent organisation skills demonstrated in previous experience, with experience of Microsoft M365</li><li>Strong communication skills and demonstrable experience of team working, are essential</li><li>Proactive approach to personal development</li><li>Minimum level 2 equivalent for English and Maths.</li></ul> Desirable<ul><li>A basic understanding of video and audio file formats, compression and file conversion</li><li>An aptitude for working with new and changing technologies, for example Non-Linear Editing systems such as Da Vinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro and video capture</li><li>The ability to pay close attention to detail, whilst holding the big picture in mind</li><li>A desire to accurately describe equipment, especially in written form – this could come from experience in education, cataloguing, inventory writing etc.</li></ul>&nbsp;<dl><dt> Unique elements or circumstances in this role include:<ul><li>Most of your time will be spent working with the equipment at the Conservation Centre, which means opportunities to work from home are limited</li><li>This is a two-way pilot initiative where the BFI wants to learn from your experiences as much as you learn from it, because they want to develop their knowledge-sharing practices and develop methods to pass these skills, knowledge and experience to a new generation</li><li>BFI encourages reflective practice and knowledge sharing as part of its work. It supports trainees to participate in activities designed to improve collective practice.</li></ul></dt></dl> &nbsp;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>Please specify at the top of your cover letter if you wish to be considered as a part of the Disability Confident scheme outlined below, as this information will be shared with the BFI</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> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who 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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The BFI is a Disability Confident employer, meaning they are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing disabled people.&nbsp;Creative Access will endeavour to longlist and progess to interview all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for this opportunity.&nbsp;Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

Trainee archive technology technician

Closing date for applications: 5th May 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageDuration: 2 monthsStart date: July 2025Location: Hybrid with 3 days/week in the London officeWorking hours: 9am-5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 9am-4pm Friday Are you a creative thinker with an eye for great design and impactful presentations? Do you love working with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator but are also a dab hand at PowerPoint? If you’re looking to kickstart your career in graphic design, we have an exciting design internship opportunity at Grayling UK.Grayling is the UK’s best-connected communications agency, working across Consumer, Corporate, and Public Affairs. With nine UK offices and 20+ worldwide, they help brands make an impact through smart thinking, cultural insights, and creative ideas.This is a fantastic chance to build your portfolio and gain hands-on experience, working alongside the best in the business on branding and graphic design, presentation and report design, print design as well as social content creation. You’ll work closely with the Design Studio, supporting a wide range of projects across all sectors. &nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Developing infographics, visual assets and Powerpoint presentation templates</li><li>Creation of social media graphics and social posts</li><li>Supporting report and document design, applying best practices in layout and typography</li><li>Helping to ensure design files are well organised and easy to collaborate on</li><li>Experimenting with AI tools and platforms such as MidJourney, Adobe Firefly, and Stable Diffusion to enhance design work</li><li>Continuing to learn to use all Adobe software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro and After Effects allowing you to create high-quality graphics.</li></ul> &nbsp;What you'll learn<ul><li>Real industry experience; work with experts across strategy, creative, design, and digital teams</li><li>Learn to become a master of PowerPoint design</li><li>Learning the art of branding and what it takes to create a great visual identity</li><li>Gain first hand experience of how AI is used in the workplace - learn how to use tools such as MidJourney, Adobe Firefly and Stable Diffusion to enhance design output</li><li>Get a better grasp of utilising design software tools such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro and After Effects.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Some experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) – formal experience is great, but self-taught skills are welcome too</li><li>An interest in all things design</li><li>An understanding of social media and what works well for each platform</li><li>A passion for design and an interest in PowerPoint presentation design, branding, and layout</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a passion for good typography, clean layouts and polished presentations</li><li>Curiosity about AI tools and how they can be used in design</li><li>A proactive mindset – you’re keen to learn, contribute, and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment.</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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;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.

Grayling

Design intern

Closing date for applications: 5th May 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageDuration: 2 monthsStart date: July 2025Location: Hybrid with 3 days/week in the London officeWorking hours: 9am-5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 9am-4pm Friday&nbsp; Curious about what makes people tick? Do you ever wonder why some brands blow up while others fade away? Why we choose one product over another? Why certain trends catch on while others flop? If you love figuring out what makes people tick - why we buy, watch, wear, and share the things we do, then this role could be perfect for you.Grayling is the UK’s best-connected communications agency, working across Consumer, Corporate, and Public Affairs. With nine UK offices and 20+ worldwide, they help brands make an impact through smart thinking, cultural insights, and creative ideas.This is your chance to learn how brands and businesses connect with the world and get hands-on experience with research, insights, and creative campaigns.We’re not looking for experience; we’re looking for curious minds - people who ask questions, spot patterns, and love exploring new ideas. If you enjoy diving into culture, trends, and creative thinking, you might have the mind of a strategist (even if you’ve never heard that word before).&nbsp;&nbsp; Key activities<ul><li>Trend-spotting &amp; research – Helping Grayling to dig into industry trends, audiences, and competitors to uncover cool insights that shape campaigns.</li><li>Creative thinking – Contributing ideas for PR and marketing campaigns that make an impact.</li><li>Using real industry tools – Learning to work with platforms like GlobalWebIndex, TalkWalker, and Google Analytics to uncover what’s working and what’s next.</li><li>Writing &amp; storytelling – Helping to craft briefs and strategy docs that shape big ideas.</li><li>Presentation skills – Developing your ability to present insights and creative ideas in a way that excites people.</li><li>Getting stuck into real projects – Supporting new business pitches, brainstorming sessions, and client campaigns alongside industry pros.</li></ul> Areas of learning<ul><li>Real industry experience – Work with experts across strategy, creative, design, and digital teams.</li><li>Learning to work with platforms like GlobalWebIndex, TalkWalker, and Google Analytics to uncover what’s working and what’s next.</li><li>Develop writing and story-telling skills</li><li>Develop presentation skills</li></ul>&nbsp; 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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;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.

Strategy intern

Deadline: Applications are due to close on Monday 28th April 2025 at 11.59pmLocation: Osterley, TW7 5QDDuration: 1 year, consisting of two rotationsStart date: October 2025Salary: £32,000 per annum&nbsp; &nbsp;Could you help Sky Design turn an idea into the next big thing?If you're unsure what path to take in product design or switching careers, you're in the right place. Join Sky Design and get the skills and experience to help shape your career.This team designs the experience at the heart of the home, weaving multiple vertical products into a single horizontal platform for partners, and a world-class in-home experience for customers. Its full-stack design team encompasses UX &amp; UI designers, industrial designers, content strategists and writers, user researchers, software engineers, and so much more — all focused on quality in even the tiniest details, so the sum total of the in-home experience is excellent for all customers.This year-long opportunity allows you to explore different areas within Sky Design:<ul><li>Entertainment&nbsp;- putting entertainment at the heart of the home by creating immersive, personalised, and accessible experiences.</li><li>Sports - creating world-class, personalised sports experiences that connect fans to their favourites and give them the best seat in the house.</li><li>New Products - designing the next wave of global experiences in gaming, health, fitness, education, travel, social, immersive, and more.</li><li>Commerce - enabling a scalable, world-class, global commerce experience that is the platform of choice for operators, partners and customers.</li><li>Platform - defining, driving, and establishing the Heart of the Home experience as the world’s most connected platform.</li><li>Experimentation - designing the possible, transforming abstract ideas and concepts into tangible experiences with a user-centric, problem-solving design approach.</li></ul> &nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Become one of the team, working on real projects that shape the products we make.</li><li>Work with the Lead and Senior designers who will support and mentor you to discover your new career.</li><li>Learn how to use design tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Userzoom, and more.</li><li>Develop your presentation skills and discover how to communicate your design ideas to others.</li><li>Work with UX researchers on planning and conducting research, learning how to analyse data and produce impactful insights that can be used to improve our user’s experience</li><li>Get stuck into design processes and learn about giving and receiving feedback.</li></ul> &nbsp;Skills you'll learn<ul><li>Visual design - creating a winning look &amp; feel for our user interfaces and products</li><li>Wireframing &amp; prototyping – building the bones of the product on which everything hangs</li><li>User research - Uncover user needs and get close to the customer using a wide variety of research methods</li><li>Motion &amp; interaction design - creating movement and novel ways of interacting with products</li><li>Information architecture – working out the structure of what our users see</li><li>UX Copy - carefully scrutinising and contemplating each and every word our customers interact with.</li></ul> &nbsp;What we’re looking for<ul><li>You might already have a design related degree or experience, or you might have some less formal learning. We’re ready to help you learn whatever your level.</li><li>Lifelong learner – you’re learning every day and thirsty to know more.</li><li>Passionate about design – you're excited about creating things – both visually and conceptually. You’ve got a good eye for the detail but you can also step back and see the bigger picture when you need to.</li><li>Curious – you’re dying to know what’s going on in the head of your user. You ask questions and you’re fascinated by the answers.</li><li>New perspectives – you bring your ideas to work and share them liberally.</li><li>Someone you love to work with – you're a person we can get along with. You communicate your ideas and designs well. You share the Sky Design team values: Play Nice, Serious Fun, Be Bold and Captivated by Customers.</li><li>Can-do attitude - you’re not afraid to muck in and do what needs to be done, with a healthy sense of passion. Sometimes you even do things that scare you.</li><li>Some examples of your previous work that you can show off (e.g. a portfolio).</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>After clicking the 'apply' button, you will be directed to the&nbsp;application&nbsp;form</li><li>The application form includes, a CV, cover letter, motivational questions and the opportunity to upload your design portfolio. We are really interested in projects or pieces of work that you have created and the process you took to create these.</li><li>Once you have completed and submitted the&nbsp;form, you can no longer amend your&nbsp;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> &nbsp;How you’ll grow and be supportedWe’ve created a brand-new learning experience&nbsp;which will help you grow into your role with the right tools and support (of course). The development programme supports you with:<ul><li>Growth - Every project and role you take on will be a chance to learn and grow. And you’ll be supported by passionate colleagues along the way.</li><li>Confidence - Whatever your background, you can make a valuable and valued contribution. You’ll build confidence by getting involved and stepping outside of your comfort zone.</li><li>Belonging - You’re trusted to own your day, but there’s always someone on hand to make sure you succeed. With fellow grads, inspiring each other to think big and take action. Or with your manager and wider Sky team to help build your own unique career.</li></ul>Plus, you’ll have access to a range of tools, from workshops to digital courses to help you along the way. &nbsp; &nbsp;Why Inclusion is importantIt’s our people that make Sky Europe’s leading entertainment company. That’s why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone at Sky can be their best. CVs aren’t everything. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential what you’ll bring to Sky.We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are exceptionally diverse, so we should be, too.Creative Access also offers&nbsp;<a href="https://programmes%20of%20training,%20networking%20and%20support" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a> specifically designed for people from under-represented groups. &nbsp;EligibilityIt’s a crucial requirement that you have a degree or degree equivalent (or are about to complete one) and are aged 18 and over by October 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK by the start date of the programme. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this programme.If you are successful in your application for this programme, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check. &nbsp;The perksThere’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our phenomenal range of benefits really are something special, here are our highlights: free NOWTV, a generous pension, 25 days paid annual leave, discounted Mobile, broadband, private health care and access to Peace of Mind through Aviva’s mental health pathway. You'll also gain access to our Discounts portal where you can access up to 800 high street and specialist retailers.Sky Learn - Our new, group-wide learning platform, bringing all content under one roof, so developing new skills is simpler for everyone. You can search by skill and find courses, videos, podcasts and more, giving you greater control over your own development and future career.Osterley campus - On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.Support Network&nbsp;- Whatever path you choose we’ll be right there with you. You’ll get to team up with a graduate who’s been there and done it and have a manager who’ll stretch and guide you to where you want to go. All this plus the support of the Early Careers team who will be on hand from your first day through to the start of your post programme career journey.

Sky Design graduate placement

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May at 11.59pmTraining allowance: £3,508.50 (reflecting London Living Wage)Working hours: 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday - FridayDuration: 6 weeksStart date: 15th September 2025Location: various London locations and including international travel This entry-level springboard into publishing offers a hands-on introduction to the idea of rights and agenting, in partnership with some of the industry's leading publishers and literary agencies.The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deborahrogersfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Deborah Rogers Foundation</a>'s David Miller internship programme offers an entry-level introduction to rights and agenting in publishing companies and literary agencies, aiming to give candidates a full understanding of the roles of rights professionals within the wider industry.This is achieved through first-hand experience and intensive training, providing participants with a significant stepping stone in their search for future employment. In 2024 the companies who provided placements and training include Lutyens &amp; Rubinstein, David Higham Associates, ILA, Penguin Random House, Faber, Profile Books, PEW Literary, Greyhound Literary and Eccles Fisher Associates.The two interns are given mentoring and guidance throughout their placements. At the end of the six weeks, they will have spent time with several publishing companies and agencies. The culmination of their experience is a joint presentation about the world of publishing rights and agenting.Accommodation will be provided if required. What you will learn<ul><li dir="ltr">The concepts underpinning intellectual property and copyright</li><li dir="ltr">How publishing licenses work</li><li dir="ltr">How authors and agents work together</li><li dir="ltr">The role of the publisher both domestically and in international markets</li><li dir="ltr">The ways in which translation rights are sold</li><li dir="ltr">The role of literary scouts</li><li dir="ltr">How publishers exploit the rights they have acquired</li><li dir="ltr">And insights into some translation publishing markets in a variety of countries.</li><li dir="ltr">The educational schedule includes a visit to the Frankfurt Book Fair, the key yearly rights event in October.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li dir="ltr">This is a great opportunity to learn so we are looking for someone who is inquisitive and who will benefit from wide-ranging networking opportunities</li><li dir="ltr">No previous publishing experience is necessary but you must be able to demonstrate a love of books and curiosity about the publishing industry, particularly rights and agenting</li><li dir="ltr">Adaptability, flexibility and resilience to accommodate varied working environments and styles</li><li dir="ltr">Strong communication and literacy skills, with great attention to detail</li><li dir="ltr">Confidence to travel internationally and immerse yourself in the large-scale and busy Frankfurt Book Fair</li><li dir="ltr">Highly organised and good at managing your time &nbsp;</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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;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.

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