Shakespeare’s Globe is looking for aCommunications & PR Assistant
to join our Press and PR team on a fixed term (12 months) part-time basis.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.
The role:
The Communications & PR Assistant will provide administrative and copywriting support the Communications & PR team. This role will also have the opportunity to support and be part of a wider range of projects across the Globe, including film shoots and press nights.
The skills:
* Proven copywriting skills for different audiences.
* Demonstrable effective administration skills within a busy organisation.
* Experience of being organised and confidently able to manage a busy workload and maintain accuracy.
* A good team worker with the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
* Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
* Demonstrable initiative and motivation to work hard.
The team:
This role joins a busy Communications & PR team, comprising a Head of Communications & PR, Press Manager, Press Officer, Social Media Manager, and Social Media Officer. Communications & PR sits within the wider Audiences department, which also includes Marketing, Digital & Data, Ticketing & Sales, Retail, and Visitor & Audience Operations.
We are creative and values driven, foregrounding care for our companies, staff, and all who interact with our work at Shakespeare’s Globe. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships, based on trust, with a huge range of media.
Shakespeare’s Globe:
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.
Benefits:
* Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
* Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
* Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
* Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
* Life assurance scheme
* Rental deposit scheme
* Season ticket loans
* Eye test voucher scheme
* Flu vaccination scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.
To apply:
For more information, please download the job description.To apply, please complete the online application form by10am on Monday 4th August.
Please note, in the supporting information section, please ensure you answer the following questions:
Each question has a maximum word count but you’re welcome to write less than this. Answers will not be assessed based on length.
What interests you about joining the Communications and PR team at Shakespeare’s Globe?(up to 250 words)
You’re welcome to tell us in your own words what drew you to this role – this could include what excites you about the Globe, communications or PR more broadly, or how this opportunity fits with your skills, interests or goals. You don’t need to use formal language unless you want to.
Tell us how your experience so far connects with this role and what you could bring to the team.(up to 500 words)
You can include any kind of experience here – it might come from work, volunteering, education, or things you’ve done in your own time. You don’t need to meet every point in the job description, and we value different ways of approaching things. We’re interested in what strengths, ideas or perspectives you’d bring.
At the Globe, we aim to make Shakespeare accessible for everyone. What do inclusion and accessibility mean to you, and how do you bring these values into your work or everyday life?(up to 250 words)
There are no right or wrong answers – we’d like to hear your thoughts, experiences, or what this means in your own words. This could include things you’ve done to help people feel included, any barriers you’ve faced yourself, or what inclusive practice looks like to you.
Applicants who haven’t answered the above questions in their application will not be considered.
We regret that because of the high volume of anticipated applications, we may be unable to contact unsuccessful candidates and may close this advert ahead of the intended closing date. If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com.
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