Creative Access

Leading UK DE&I social enterprise Creative Access is thrilled to present its Black History-Makers panel of alumni to close out Black History Month #BHM. Join us for a virtual showcase celebrating the industry-shaping brilliance & impact of Black creatives in our community. Bringing together change-makers across film & TV, marketing & the creative industries. We’ll spotlight the pivotal, path-shaping moments that steered our panellists’ careers – from overcoming challenges early on to the risks that paid off! We can't wait for this conversation between our panellists: > Dominic P. Grant, post production supervisor, MARV > Susan Karanja, BBC News producer & newsreader > Lauren Warner, marketing & development intern, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra > Ashley John-Baptiste, senior BBC reporter & author > & Ella Darlington, head of comms Creative Access & panel chair

Love film and music? Want to work behind-the-scenes in the world of cinema memorabilia? Don't miss this entry-level role with the incredible movie collectables auction house, Propstore! 🎥 Propstore sources and houses movie artefacts from around the world, like Henry Winkler’s ghostface mask from SCREAM seen above! You'll be joining the auction team as an adminstrator, supporting the Consignment directors, liaising with sellers and internal departments. In the role, you'll be responsible for... 💥 Communicating with clients and delivering professional & proactive customer service 💥 Liaise with sellers directly, respond to queries and assist sellers with managing their accounts with Propstore 💥 Assist Sellers before the auction with contract and payment documentation, and assist with shipping information This is an ideal role for someone who might have had previous admin or customer service experience with a big passion for film, music and memorabilia! Apply by 4th November 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGStvMkS 📍Rickmansworth, near London 💸 £27,000 per anum #Memorabilia #EntryLevelJobs #JobHunt #CreativeIndustries #FilmJobs

'As part of our focus on nurturing underrepresented talent, we’ve worked closely with Creative Access. and we’re thrilled that this collaboration resulted in a job for one of our interns. This is a testament to our belief that talent exists everywhere. It’s our responsibility to create pathways for it to thrive.' So thrilled a CA intern has landed a role at Grayling! 🎉

Mentorship opens doors! 🚪🎯 With Creative Access, over 2,400 talented individuals from under-represented backgrounds have found mentors who guide, inspire, and help them thrive in the creative industries. Through our range of partnerships with organisations like ITV, Penguin Random House UK, Publicis Groupe, Ogilvy UK and more, we’re committed to bringing bespoke and large-scale mentorships that bring more diverse voices into creative fields at key points throughout the year. 🚀 Ready to make a difference? Join our mentor network to support the next wave of diverse talent. For employers curious about a mentor-matching programme, reach out to info[at]creativeaccess[dot]org[dot]uk to learn more. 🌟💼 . . #NationalMentoringDay #NationalMentoringMonth #MentorshipMatters #CreativeAccess #SupportDiversity

Give a warm welcome to our brand new #CAInterns who stated their careers in theatre, PR, campaigning and editorial this week! 👋✨ This talented lot are joining our partners Birmingham Hippodrome, London Symphony Orchestra, Cirkle, Imaginate, Association for Laboratory Medicine & Project Everyone. We can't wait to see how they get on in their new roles 👏 Want to make sure you’re supporting your interns and new hires from under-represented backgrounds? We can help. Find out more about our recruitment services and career development programmes 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezDXVaZ6 #CareerSupport #Recruitment #PaidInternships #CreativeIndustries

📢 New Living Wage Rates Announced! 📢 At Creative Access, we're proud to support employers who commit to paying the Living Wage. The new rates, effective from today, reflect the ongoing challenges of rising costs and living standards across the UK. As we continue to work with employers who put their employees first, we stand firm in ensuring fair pay and job security for all. 📝 If you missed the recent update, here’s a quick overview: while the National Living Wage is £11.40 (21 and over), the Real Living Wage is now £12.60 across the UK and £13.85 in London (18 and older). Let’s continue to prioritise fair wages and work together for a better, more inclusive future. . . . #LivingWage #LondonLivingWage #FairPay

Introducing Tinu S., Creative Access' new career support programmes manager 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome her to the team! We know Tinu's public and private sector experience in recruitment and passion for DE&I will make a huge impact on our thrive community. She’s shared why she's excited to work in the not-for-profit and creative sector (she performs spoken word and poetry🔥) and we also got to pick her brains about who has inspired her a lot creatively! Say hi to her at the next Creative Access event 💥 #CareerDevelopment #NewJob #CreativeAccess

Want to know how top Black creatives in our community have built their success? 👀 At Creative Access, we’re flipping the Black History Month script to spotlight the Black History-Makers shaping the future of industries like film, TV, journalism, publishing and marketing! Hear from our talented alumni as they delve into their career highlights so far and give tips on what it takes to grow in the creative industries... 🎤 Ashley John-Baptiste senior reporter across BBC & author of Looked After: A Childhood in Care 🎤 Lauren Warner, marketing & development intern at Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 🎤 Dominic P. Grant, post-production supervisor at MARV FILMS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED 🎤 Susan Karanja producer & newsreader at BBC News BBC World Service Trust 🎤 Ella Darlington, head of comms & marketing at Creative Access & chair of the panel Expect conversations on career-switching to marketing, award-winning production houses (who made hits like Layer Cake & Rocketman), BBC presenting, writing books & more! 🗓 Tuesday 29th October @ 12:00-13:00pm 📍 LinkedIn Live: https://lnkd.in/eVRAF4rV #CreativeCareers #Inspiration #BlackExcellence #Retention #CareerGrowth

Swipe for the most wholesome career inspo you will see today ❤️💫 It's such a joy to see our community thriving and shouting out their successes. Whether you were placed on an internship via Creative Access, attended an open day, masterclass, or met up with your mentor, we can't wait to watch your career develop and grow! 💥 Also a big shout out to the employer partners of ours mentioned in these posts - we can't achieve making the creative industries more equitable and reflective of society without you 💪 Hachette UK BAFTA BBC Studios Warner Bros. Discovery MultiStory Media Publicis Groupe ITV If you're from an under--represented background in the creative industries and looking to launch or further your career, register with us today 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eezfqPR6 #CareerGoals #CreativeJobs #Intern #CAIntern

An exciting diary marker for our publishing friends, especially folks in Manchester & the North West! #Publishing #BBBFManchester