The three reporters will be offered an initial one month contract at £100 per week to produce at least four articles – with a view to extending this contract up until and throughout the Olympic Games.

The Press Office Assistant will be employed for four months from 16^th April and tasked with helping to research FE and HE Games-related news and managing the news agenda, travel and logistics for the freelance reporters.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 24^th February. Visit Podium’s website for details on how to apply and more information.

2012 is going to be a big year for London, with the Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee, many events are going to be taking place across the capital. UAL has been working with Podium, the official FE & HE unit for the 2012 Games to create an Olympic themed 2012 Part-Time Job Fair. This year’s fair is focused on helping students and graduates find part-time or temporary work running up to the Olympics and during the event.

At the fair you’ll have the opportunity to talk to over 15 employers and find out what type of jobs they have available and during the afternoon you can attend talks by Podium about volunteering at the 2012 games.

Come along to the 2012 Employment talks. Find out what’s available for you during and after the Olympics.

Hear from Podium, the HE unit of the 2012 games and CREATE jobs the creative industries legacy organisation. Book your ticket online
http://ual2012employmenttalks.eventbrite.com/

Wednesday 1st February, 12-4pm

The Blue Print Bar, 272 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EY

Photo credit: London.gov.uk

The Greater London Authority has launched Culture Squad 2012: a new scheme that sees them team up with leading arts organisations The Albany, Barbican, English National Ballet, Roundhouse and Watermans to offer five paid apprenticeships to help produce the London Festival next year. Individuals aged 19-24 are being offered the chance to really get involved with this major cultural event – the culmination of the two year Cultural Olympiad – which takes place from July through to September next year.

Each apprenticeship is one year long and successful applicants will receive training and support as an event producer and be mentored by festival producers who have produced events at Glastonbury, Bestival, Latitude, Brent Diwali and Brighton Festival amongst others.

Closing date for submissions is November 28 at 12pm. See the website for more information and details on how to apply.

Image credit: NUS

You might not be aware of the extent to which you can get involved with the London 2012 Olympic Games in a creative sense, but the opportunities available are abundant, as is room for invention for the self-initiated.

As the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is the largest cultural celebration in the history of the modern Olympic and Paralympic Movements, it only makes sense that art students get involved.

The National Union of Students’ (NUS) Be A Champion scheme promotes the many cultural activities that students can engage with and could be useful for anyone after a platform for their work or who wishes to instigate an Olympics-themed project. Its Project Manager, Fiona Ellison, says:

“Be a Champion provides you with details about all the different opportunities to be involved in London 2012. We want to make sure that you find some way to celebrate the Games coming to London and get involved in whatever way suits you. Whether it’s through volunteering in your local community, organising an Olympic quiz for your housemates or creating a photo journal of your journey to London 2012, there are loads of opportunities for you to take forward.”

Film Nation: Shorts invites 16-25 year old filmmakers to submit their films to be shown at major sporting venues over the course of the Games, whereas Stories of the World invites aspiring curators to work with local museums on exhibitions to tie in with London 2012.

Photo credit: somewhereto_

NUS also suggest dancers dream up their own Olympic celebration through dance, to be promoted by NUS and offers details on how to get involved with next year’s Big Dance – or plan your own event to coincide with its festivities.

There is also a very exciting opportunity for broadcasting students: the Olympic Broadcasting Services is advertising a Broadcast Training Programme for students enrolled in a relevant course. Those most successful may go on to work as broadcast professionals at the Games themselves!

There is no shortage of inspiration – see The Be A Champion website for more details.

The team are looking for students to work in the Design Studio, whose role is to support the Creative teams by managing all creative drawings and sketches for the four ceremonies, and the various model items.

Design Placement students will assist in model-making, sample library building, the maintenance of models and drawings and minor admin and housekeeping tasks and will be offered a valuable insight into the inner workings of a unique organisation – in the run-up to an extraordinary set of events.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW CLOSED

Reporting to: Head of Design
Location: 3 Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane, London E3 3DU
Background and job purpose:
London 2012 Ceremonies Ltd (L2012C) is the organisation responsible for delivering the Opening and Closing
Ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
L2012C has an opportunity as an organisation to provide roles for students and offer young people a valuable opportunity to gain insight into working life within a unique organisation. Our aim is to provide access to opportunity and to improve the skills, knowledge and experience for students and give them greater chances of
employment in the future. This opportunity is to work in the Design Studio. The Design Studio’s role is to support the Creative teams in describing and delivering their vision for all the Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies. They manage all the creative drawings and sketches for the Ceremonies, and the various model items. This is a once in a life time opportunity to experience how world class ceremonies are created and delivered on a global stage.

Key responsibilities:
The Design Placement student will have the following responsibilities and accountabilities:
•    To support the Design department in model making
•    To support in minor administration and housekeeping tasks
•    To support in building the Design sample library
•    To assist in the maintenance of models and drawings.
•    Other duties as required depending on the Division.
Key knowledge, experience and qualifications required:
•    Has a strong interest in art and design.
•    Preferable student in a course such as Theatre Design, 3D Design or Architecture.
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
•    Has a basic understanding or keen interest in the ceremonies, live event or production industries
•    Can use email communication
•    Has been involved in a team environment
•    Can demonstrate commitment
•    Understands and is committed to L2012C’s Diversity and Inclusion aims
Key competencies and behaviours:
•    Passionate and committed to help deliver four spectacular Ceremonies
•    Takes initiative and responsibility
•    Demonstrates a positive approach to their work
•    Listens actively and is able to see the point of view of others
•    Asks questions to clarify things with others and checks they understand
•    Keeps others informed of situations and escalates when required
•    Learns from mistakes
•    Is able to build relationship with a broad range of individuals and groups
Job information: Please note that there is no salary for this position. Travel expenses will be covered up to a weekly maximum of £50 for travel within Transport for London travel zones 1-6. Term of appointment: 4-6 week work placements as part of degree requirements are available from 9th January May 2012. Placements will be filled on a first come, first qualified basis. This posting will close once all dates are filled. Due to the nature of the experience on offer, we cannot accept part-time or less than 4 week placements. The appointment will be made under the London 2012 Ceremonies Ltd standard terms and conditions. Prior to appointment, the successful candidate is subject to a number of enquiries including a criminal record check and pre-employment screening. In the event of a successful candidate having a criminal record, this would
be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Sustainability:

For L2012C, sustainability is far more than being ‘green’. We want every person to actively take on responsibility for ‘sustainable thinking’. We want it be ingrained in everything we do – from the way we plan, build, buy and work, to the way we play, socialise and travel.

How do I apply?

THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW CLOSED

Eligibility to work in the UK:
In applying for this position, you confirm your eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that legislation dictates that all non-EU nationals are required to be in possession of a valid work permit before they take up employment. We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are successful with your application, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as your passport, visa, work permit or birth certificate in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
We never make a criminal record part of the application process criteria. Prior to appointment, the successful candidate is subject to a number of enquiries including about their criminal record. In the event of a successful candidate having a criminal record, this would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Thank you for taking the time and effort to apply for this role.

Stars of the London 2012 Ceremonies Team

The University of the Arts London casts its students into the world with an arsenal of creative skills – and the Ceremonies team needs them.

London 2012 is currently hiring for some covetable, creative and niche positions to help bring the Ceremonies off the page and into fruition. Successful applicants will work alongside a core team in areas as diverse as carpentry and digital media.

They are looking for Costume Workshop Staff to assist in realising design concepts for the Ceremonies, and Deputy Workshop Managers in the Props, Metal and Carpentry departments. Design Studio Interns are being sought after as well as a Stage Manager and a Programme and Media Guide Manager.

Visit the London 2012 website for more details on all the roles – deadlines for applications are fast approaching!

Senior Cultural Policy Officer – Culture and Creative Industries
Salary:
£44,656 pro rata
GLA Reference:
STAF337
Closing Date:
6 October, 2011 – 12:00

A key position in the Culture Department you will play an integral role in developing and implementing the Mayor’s Cultural Strategy with specific responsibility for the creative Industries portfolio. Alongside this work you will also be overseeing the development and delivery of the Mayor’s Cultural Audit in time for launch at a major cultural event in the city in 2012 as well as other strategic projects associated with the Mayors Cultural Strategy. You will have excellent first hand experience of working in the creative industries with demonstrable experience within Film, Fashion and Design fields. You will also have the ability to manage high level partnerships in both the public and private sectors to realise complex projects with fixed deadlines. You will have an excellent network of contacts and associates within relevant fields and an accurate and up to date grasp of key issues affecting each sector.

For a full job description and application details for this position, please download the files below or contact our recruitment team on 020 7983 4143, email glajobs@london.gov.uk quoting the relevant reference.

2012 Culture Officer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment)
Salary:
£36,238 pa pro rata
GLA Reference:
GLA2102
Closing Date:
10 October, 2011 – 12:00

London 2012 is a once in a lifetime opportunity to promote London’s extraordinarily diverse world class cultural offer. Working in the 2012 Culture team at the GLA, you will lead on ensuring the cultural offer on show throughout 2012 is promoted to Londoners, visitors to the city and across the cultural and creative industries.
You will be leading on the management and development of The Culture Diary – a unique planning, programming & promotional on line tool. You will maximise the use of the information in the diary working with multiple senior level stakeholders across the city. You will champion The Culture Diary to the cultural sector by leading on planning, promotions and building partnerships and strategically expanding networks. Additionally, you will oversee the evaluation of the project, and lead the development of the legacy plan.
The London 2012 Games is an unmoveable deadline so you will need to be a self starter who can demonstrate strong problem solving skills, creativity and have proven partnership management skills in order to build high level relationships with senior partners and stakeholders.

For a full job description and application details for this position, please download the documents below or contact our recruitment team on 020 7983 4230, email glajobs@london.gov.uk quoting the relevant reference.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 10 October 2011.

“People seeking Games-related employment are being invited to register their details on a new website launched by Adecco, the official recruitment services supplier to London 2012.”

www.jobsforthegames.co.uk

Read more on Podium

L2012C seeks to appoint creatives. Positions offered are advertised at www.london2012.com/get-involved/jobs/jobs-at-london-2012-ceremonies .

Other London 2012 Games related job opportunities: see our “Get involved” page.