Have received a full maintenance grant during the full period of their course and be able to verify it with the necessary paperwork AND

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1 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT APPLICATION GUIDANCE NOTES The role of Production Assistant forms part of the Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries programme a national programme aimed specifically at recent graduates from low-income backgrounds looking to start a career in the arts. Step 1: Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible applicants must: Have graduated from a first degree (BA or equivalent) within the past two years (ie. In 2015, 2016 or 2017), in any subject area. minimum grade is required. AND Have received a full maintenance grant during the full period of their course and be able to verify it with the necessary paperwork AND Be a full-time UK resident Please ensure that you meet these criteria before applying for this position. More details about the criteria can be found in the programme s Eligibility FAQs. You can find full details of this national programme and other opportunities available across the UK here. Step 2: Online Survey Before completing the application form, you ll need to complete a brief and anonymous survey questionnaire here: The result will be held by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation and will not be shared with the Theatre Royal Plymouth or used in assessing your application. You will be given a code on completion of the survey. Please enter it on the application form. Step 3: Application Form Please complete the application with as much information as you can, and don t forget to insert your survey code. When completing your supporting statement (questions A and B), you might want to think about things you have done in your personal life as well as professionally or in your studies. We are keen to hear about all your transferable skills as well as your relevant experience. If you d rather explain this to us via a short audio or video file, please clearly state your full name at the beginning and send your file to recruitment@theatreroyal.com using WeTransfer You will still need to complete and submit the remainder of the form in writing.

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3 APPLICATION FORM PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Closing Date: 13 vember a.m. Please ensure you have completed the brief and anonymous survey questionnaire before you begin your application. The result will be held by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation and will not be shared with Theatre Royal Plymouth or used in assessing your application. You will be given a code following completion of the survey. Please enter it here: Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries Survey Code: SUPPORTING STATEMENT If you would rather answer questions A and B below via a short audio or video file, please clearly state your full name at the beginning and send your file to recruitment@theatreroyal.com using WeTransfer You will still need to complete the remainder of the application form in writing Have you submitted your supporting statement via WeTransfer? Yes If no, please complete the below: A: Why are you applying for the role? B: What skills and experience do you have that make you a good candidate for this role? (You may wish to consider skills and experiences you have gained in your personal as well as professional life)

4 Academic/personal qualifications attained or working towards - most recent first Place of study/professional body Subject Attainment level or result Date gained Other relevant development or training most recent first Course name and details Date Professional membership Memberships of professional bodies/institutes/associations or relevant organisations Employment History Please provide information on your most relevant employment, starting with the most recent Employer Job title Start date End date Reason for leaving Rate of pay

5 Please give details of your two most recent or relevant positions Employer Dates employed Job title Summary of duties tice period Reason for leaving Employer Job title Dates employed tice period Summary of duties Reason for leaving Do you have any other work commitments, either paid or unpaid, which you would wish to continue with if offered employment? Yes If Yes please provide details: Please also complete the Personal Details and Diversity Monitoring form and attach this to your application, along with the following: 1. A copy of your Student Finance Breakdown for each year at University: the breakdown must include the figure for your Maintenance Grant for each year. 2. Proof of the year in which you graduated. Please return this form, plus the above attachments to: HR Department Theatre Royal Plymouth Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2TR or by to holly.vivian@theatreroyal.com.

6 INTERNAL USE ONLY Short listing: Matching abilities and skills to essential & desirable criteria Meets Please tick Comments/feedback A=ALL B=MOST C=SOME D=NONE Invite to interview Yes Offer employment Yes Start date (if applicable) Salary per annum / month / week DBS check required? Yes

7 Internal Ref: Personal Details and Diversity Monitoring (Private and Confidential) Title: First name(s): Surname: Known as: Address: Postcode: National Insurance Number: address: Telephone: Mobile: Where did you hear about this vacancy: Do you have the legal right to work in the UK? Yes If Yes and there are conditions attached, e.g. start and finish dates, please specify: If what type of work permit do you require? Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? Yes References Please provide an address as first point of contact for referees Name address Telephone Position/occupation & organisation Relationship Length of time you have known this person May we contact this person prior to interview? Yes Name Position/occupation & organisation address Telephone Relationship Length of time you have known this person May we contact this person prior to interview? Yes Diversity Monitoring information Diversity is really important to us. We encourage applicants from different backgrounds with different skills and experiences to join us. As part of our commitment to increase the diversity of our workforce we are monitoring our success in reaching applicants from a range of backgrounds. Please help us by completing the following diversity questionnaire. Date of Birth: Gender: Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Yes If Yes please state the nature of the disability. Would you need any adjustments to be made to allow you to successfully perform this role? Do you need any special assistance in attending interview? If so, please give details: (A disability may be defined as a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities.)

8 Medical Information Please comment on your current health status if you feel this would be helpful: Ethnicity Which is your ethnic group? A White B Asian or Asian British C Mixed White English/ Welsh/rthern Irish/Scottish/British White Irish Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Mixed White & Black Caribbean Mixed White & Black African Gypsy or Irish Traveller Other White Chinese Other Asian Mixed White & Asian Other Mixed C Mixed D Black or Black British E Other ethnic group Mixed White & Black Caribbean Mixed White & Black African Mixed White & Asian Black or Black British African Black or Black British Caribbean Other Black Arab Any other ethnic group Please specify Other Mixed Sexual Orientation Heterosexual Homosexual Bisexual Other Prefer not to say Religion Christian Buddhist Hindu Jewish Muslim Sikh religion Other In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, the information provided on this form will be used in the recruitment and selection process and may be disclosed to those who need to see it. It will also form the basis of the confidential HR record of the candidate. In the case of unsuccessful candidates, the Personal Details and Application Form will be destroyed after 6 months. I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge, all the information given by me is correct and that I possess all the qualifications I have listed on this form. I agree that the Theatre Royal Plymouth Ltd has the right to validate any of the information provided. I understand that any false statements could results in my dismissal, if appointed. Signed: Date: