ITV run a Foundation Placement Scheme, which is a one-year paid placement scheme for those from an Ethnic Minority background. Its aim is to give individuals the opportunity to compete fairly for openings within the media industry.
The scheme in Yorkshire is expected to start in October 2008. Further details are available from http://www.itvjobs.com/sf/asp/content/default.asp?t=18&t_section_id=11

NJC equivalent pt 38-41 (£30,598 - £33,291 per annum)
5% pension contribution, 35 hours per week.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated team player to deliver outcomes for a project that strengthens BME voice in Yorkshire & the Humber. The programme is a partnership between the BME VCS Regional Panel and the Regional Forum.

Both the Panel and the Forum plays key and expanding roles in the region, promoting the influence, contribution and role of the voluntary & community sector.

The primary focus of this role will be to support a co-ordinated regional voice for the black and minority ethnic (BME) voluntary and community sector (VCS), that speaks for the interests of the BME sector at local and regional levels.

Please download further information and an application pack from:
http://www.regionalforum.org.uk/job_tender_opportunities.php?id=57

Application closing date: 12 noon 2nd April 2008
Interviews: Thursday 17th April 2008
Funded by The National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund.

cultural leadership programme

Cultural Leadership Programme, Powerbrokers International Leadership Placements in South East Asia

The Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP) is a two-year Treasury funded investment to promote excellence in leadership across the creative and cultural industries.

The Powerbrokers strand of the CLP is offering a series of unique Leadership training placements in Hong Kong, Singapore and China. The placements are designed for emerging and mid-stages cultural and creative industry leaders of black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds seeking to extend their leadership practice and experience(1). All placements are offered with a bursary of up to £15,000.

There are currently five placement opportunities through out East Asia.

For full information on all placements and how to apply, visit: http://www.culturalleadership.org.uk and log on to 'Opportunities'

** Closing date is Wednesday 27th February 2008

It's easy to apply online.

For careers advice visit:
http://www.stepintothenhs.co.uk

or

To look for current jobs and apply visit:
http://www.jobs.nhs.uk

ADMINISTRATOR (Maternity Cover)
(14 hours per week: £18,907 pro rata)

Leeds Connecting Communities, a development agency for Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community organisations, seeks a part-time Administrator as maternity cover until the end of November 2008.

You will have skills and experience to provide high quality administrative support to the organisation. A secondment will be considered.

Application pack & details:
admin@leedsconnectingcommunities.org
Tel. 0113 243 8422
Leeds Connecting Communities, Centenary House, North Street, Leeds LS2 8JS

Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 16th January 2008
Interviews: Wednesday 23rd January 2008

Leeds Connecting Communities strives to be an equal opportunities employer so that we can respond effectively to the needs of the communities that we serve.

http://www.leedsconnectingcommunities.org/news/?id=31