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Our Development & Partnerships Managers play a pivotal role at the heart of our activity and engagement with a wide network of members. Our Federation members are the changemakers. They champion and influence the creative economy, contribute to research and nationwide campaigns, and support the vision of Creative UK. Together with our members you will champion and influence the Creative Industries, contribute to research and nationwide campaigns, and support the vision of Creative UK.
You will work closely with the Head of Membership and the wider team to develop and use best practice processes to grow and maintain our membership, delivering access-to-industry and impact-driven value to all members.
You will be a natural communicator, relationship-builder, solid project manager and feel passionate about building a membership organisation from the ground up. The ideal candidate should have a curiosity for a wide range of topics, confidence to network proactively with new communities, excitement to represent Creative UK at industry events; be able to think creatively and laterally to develop partnerships; and diligently design and deliver structured activity which brings benefit and positive impact.
This role has tremendous potential for the right candidate to shine and develop as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team. If you have experience working in or with the arts and wider cultural sector, and creative industries, with knowledge of key events, communities, and decision makers within these industries then we’d like to hear from you!
LOCATION: UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and Central London.
CONTRACT: Full-time for an initial 2-year fixed term, scope to become permanent.
SALARY: up to £35,000 per annum dependent on experience
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 29 May midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Interviews will take place either by video conference or in person W/C 5 June 2023 immediate appointment preferred.
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
Our Development & Partnerships Managers play a pivotal role at the heart of our activity and engagement with a wide network of members. Many of our members want to actively make change in the external landscape. This role supports the growth of a number of industry change-makers within the range of Creative UK’s networks, whilst delivering impact-driven value to these members. Together with our members you will champion and influence the creative industries, contribute to research and nationwide campaigns, and support the vision of Creative UK.
You will do this by developing relationships with organisations and individuals working across the UK’s creative economy, including the cultural sector, creative industry organisations, and cause-driven corporates. You will work closely with the Head of Membership and the wider team to develop and use best practice processes to grow and maintain our membership, delivering access-to-industry and impact-driven value to all members.
You will be a natural communicator, relationship-builder, solid project manager and feel passionate about building a membership organisation from the ground up. The ideal candidate should have a curiosity for a wide range of topics, confidence to network proactively with new communities, excitement to represent Creative UK at industry events; be able to think creatively and laterally to develop partnerships.
This role has tremendous potential for the right candidate to shine, and develop as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team. If you have experience working in or with the arts and wider cultural sector, and creative industries, with knowledge of its landscape, communities, and change-makers within these industries then we’d like to hear from you!
LOCATION: UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and Central London.
CONTRACT: Full-time for an initial 2-year fixed term, scope to become permanent.
SALARY: up to £35,000 per annum dependent on experience
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 29 May midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Interviews will take place either by video conference or in person W/C 5 June 2023 immediate appointment preferred.
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
We are looking to add an Investment Manager to the team, to operate at the heart of our investment activities, providing vital scale-up finance to the UK’s most promising creative businesses. From day one, you will be involved and expected to contribute to all the phases of investing, ideally taking the lead on these independently in a short timeframe.
The ideal candidate will have some financial/accountancy training under their belt and be able to demonstrate solid financial acumen when critically assessing business management accounts and carrying out financial modelling. Experience in investment management and early-stage investing would be advantageous. A genuine passion for the creative industries is essential and as a result, this is a perfect role for someone looking for that rare opportunity to marry up their business and financial skillset within the creative sector.
We are a close-knit team of doers and we nurture and promote our hard-working yet family-friendly team culture. Ours is a very non-hierarchical, no-ego environment, where we take strong initiative and ownership over the work we do independently and together. We are looking for someone curious, determined, willing to listen and learn, and not be afraid to take the lead on work and processes. You will conduct a great deal of the work autonomously but will benefit from the support and guidance of an experienced and hard-supportive team who will help you become a value-added member of the team.
LOCATION: BRISTOL or within proximity to Bristol is preferred, however flexible, UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and Central London.
CONTRACT TYPE: Negotiable, subject to full-time/ part-time preference. Immediate appointment preferred.
SALARY: £40,000 FTE pa + benefits
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 22 May midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Interviews will take place via video conference or in person W/C 29 May 2023. Immediate appointment is preferred.
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
Our Head of Data & Systems will join a small fast-paced team, with the ideal candidate having a background in SME’s working technically hands-on and a strong understanding of data management.
The core purpose for this role in its first year is to lead on systems training, consulting, reviewing, identifying and implementing solutions to help future-proof the organisation. You will be our in-house expert supporting a workforce of (approx.) 60 and therefore have an understanding of systems, terminology, and use at SME level. We are looking for someone who can ensure future-proofing and effective workflows.
You will be responsible for managing and overseeing our systems day to day. Our ideal candidate will have experience working with Office365 and Hubspot (including Stripe or similar payment system), and an understanding of WordPress and Ubuntu.
Working closely with our 3rd party IT support service you will be responsible for light touch systems troubleshooting and finding the most efficient ways of using the systems available more effectively. We are looking for a tech head who thrives being close to the action delivering support day to day whilst leading on an improvement strategy.
Our Head of Data & Systems will have strong project management skills and technical ability. You will have demonstrable experience leading effective data governance practices and rolling out new systems and processes. This is a unique opportunity for an IT professional to build and lead a visionary IT function that fosters a culture of continuous integration and improvement.
LOCATION: UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and Central London.
SALARY: FTE £45,000
CONTRACT: Initial 1-year initial fixed term full time OR min 3 days per week, scope to become permanent. Flexible hours.
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 5th June 2023 midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Interviews will take place by video conference w/c 12th June 2023, short notice period/ immediate appointment preferred.
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
We have an exciting opportunity for a new entrant HR professional with an interest in supporting people in the creative sector. As our People & Ops Assistant, you will be at the heart of our systems and processes. You’ll provide administrative support to the People & Operations team and our wider team of creative experts. Working behind the scenes, this role is key in helping our people accomplish great things. You will be proactive, always thinking ahead and not shy away from multi-tasking and using your own initiative to troubleshoot and get things done. This new role will support the leadership team with continuous business improvement ensuring that the operations function adds value and champions smart ways of working.
Your work will be split across recruitment and general HR administration, travel and accommodation bookings and wider general operational support. Keeping your ear to the ground you will thrive on learning and finding smart solutions and acting at pace with the support and guidance of HR and operational expertise. We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, a problem solver and readiness to just roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. You’ll be passionate about people, always pay attention to detail, a confident communicator, bringing your personality to work and interacting with people on a human level. If you are passionate about people, looking to begin or build on your administrative skills, then we want to hear from you!
LOCATION: Bristol or London, hybrid working, min 2 days per week in an office
STARTING SALARY: £22,000 FTE + benefits
CONTRACT: 1-year initial fixed term full-time (part-time may be considered for the right candidate, minimum 3 days per week), scope to become permanent
REPORTS TO: People & Operations Officer
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 5 June midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Interviews will take place by video conference W/C 15 June, immediate appointment preferred.
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request