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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
£30k, annual Salary: Starting Date: December 2010, or ASAP Location:
Glasgow
Ankur Productions, Scotland’s leading producers of culturally diverse work, including the recent multi- award-winning Edinburgh Festival hit, Roadkill, is seeking a dynamic individual to lead this rapidly developing arts company into a new phase. Managing a small team, the appointee will develop and produce creative projects with a range of partners in Scotland and internationally. Ankur Productions is funded by Creative Scotland and Glasgow City Council. For further information and the application pack, please contact Suzi Simpson at 0141 559-4935, suzi.simpson@ankurproductions.org.uk or download from our website: http://www.ankurproductions.org.uk/#/jobs
Edinburgh International Science Festival operates a Schools Touring Programme called Generation Science that tours science shows and workshops to over 66,000 pupils across Scotland. Performers/ Science Communicators Are you energetic, good with children and naturally outgoing? We require performers to deliver science shows and workshops to primary schools all over Scotland. Performance skills and experience working with children are essential. Knowledge in science areas desirable but not essential. Drivers preferred. Applicants must live within an hour’s commute of our Edinburgh offi ce.
Pay rates between: £275 - £315/week Spring touring dates: Approx 31st Jan – 1st April (22 posts) Summer touring dates: Approx 3rd May – 27th May (posts TBC) See www.generationscience.co.uk/jobs for interview, casting, training & rehearsals dates. Closing date: 8th October 2010
Sales Staff for Generation Science Are you a strong, clear communicator, can you build good relationships with people, do you have a positive telephone manner? We require 2 sales staff to sell the school’s tour to primary schools across all of Scotland’s 32 regions. Excellent telephone manner and experience of databases/ Microsoft systems essential. Previous call centre/telesales experience desirable as is a knowledge of the geography of Scotland. Pay: £240/week Dates of Contract: Mid October – December (possible extension until March 2011) Closing date: 1st October 2010
For a job description and application form go to: www.generationscience.co.uk/Jobs To apply please send a completed application form to: jobs@scifest.co.uk or Recruitment, Generation Science, Suite 1, Mitchell House, 5 Mitchell Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7BD
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Assistant Box Offi ce Manager The SECC is Scotland’s largest indoor entertainment venue hosting a wide range of live events throughout the year and it has the highest profile and best ticketing operation in Scotland. Having launched it’s own in-house ticketing brand - ticketSOUP.com® - in 2009, the focus is fi rmly on the development of new and existing consumer markets and delivering further growth in line with the new Scottish National Arena scheduled to open in 2013.
As Assistant Box Office Manager, your primary role will be to assist with the operational requirements of the SECC Box Office by managing and developing resources to ensure an efficient ticket sales operation.
This is a challenging role and applicants will only be considered if they have proven experience of working within the ticketing industry and operating a computerised ticketing system (ENTA preferred). We are looking for an assertive and capable individual who is a natural communicator with a strong customer focus. The ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines is crucial. It is also important that you can work flexibly as there will be the need to work outside normal hours, including weekends and public holidays.
To apply, please submit your CV with covering letter, stating current salary, to HR Manager, SECC, Glasgow G3 8YW or by email to personnel@secc.co.uk
Accounts Assistant With SCOTLAND’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT
& LIFESTYLE PUBLISHER
A fantastic opportunity to move into a finance career in publishing and media. The List is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our accounts team, working for our Accounts Manager. The role is based in Edinburgh.
You must have decided that finance is the discipline you wish to pursue, approach challenges with enthusiasm, be keen to develop your accounting skills and thrive in a busy workplace. You will possess energy and staying power to ensure that The List is seen as a professional organisation by our clients in the entertainment and events sector in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Essential qualities are the ability to work to deadlines and willingness to achieve good results repeatedly. The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of accounting systems, ideally Sage, and a roster of computer skills, especially strong spreadsheet capabilities. We are offering a good basic salary, support for training and other attractive terms and conditions.
As a full time role, this is ideally suited to someone seeking their first position in the accounts department of a publishing company. The company uses the Sage accounting system and strong spreadsheet skills will be required.
Alternatively the role may suit more experienced applicants who seek a part time role of 3 days per week, or those who seek a part time role alongside professional training.
Please apply by completing the form at www.list.co.uk/asst-accts Applications reviewed as received.
Closing date: 8th October 2010 NO AGENCIES
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