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Closing date: 23rd January 2025Salary: £27,000 per annum&nbsp;Launching a career in academic publishing? Streamline content delivery processes and help develop digital resources in this entry-level role.We are looking for a highly organised and effective Digital Programme Assistant to help scale up and streamline the release of text and multimedia content across our growing portfolio of award-winning digital platforms. You will play a key role by coordinating content delivery across teams and external suppliers, and contributing to the future success of the team.You will report to the Digital Programme Coordinator and will work closely with the Heads of Product Innovation and their teams, and the Digital Editorial team. There will also be regular liaison with Digital Production and Content Architecture colleagues, as well as external suppliers.You will be joining a dynamic and friendly digital product team who are re-imagining Bloomsbury’s academic publishing for a digital environment. We are part of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/bloomsbury-digital-resources/" target="_blank">Bloomsbury Digital Resources</a> (BDR), which sits within the wider Bloomsbury Academic &amp; Professional Division, an expanding department which recently acquired&nbsp;<a href="https://rowman.com/" target="_blank">Rowman &amp; Littlefield</a>.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be:<ul><li>Responsible for processing content from delivery to launch, working with a number of teams internally, including editorial, content architecture, digital production and metadata and discovery colleagues, as well as with external suppliers, and coordinating efforts to ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Expected to use project management skills and foresight to keep projects on track, anticipate any problems, and escalate any delays, as well as help build products to a high standard.</li><li>Use Jira and other systems to manage projects, create trackers and report on progress.</li><li>Responsible for working on and assisting with initiatives to improve processes and standardise ways of working.</li><li>Maintaining the testing platform and the UX research participant screening and recruitment process.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;We are looking for someone who can:<ul><li>Manage their time effectively to get work done on schedule as well as communicate with others effectively to meet deadlines.</li><li>Be an adept problem-solver with excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills.</li><li>Have an ability and willingness to learn systems and processes quickly.</li><li>Previous experience in an academic publishing environment is preferable although not essential however an understanding of digital product development and digital publishing processes is key.</li></ul>If this sounds like you then this could be the role for you and we’d be very interested to hear from you.&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are Wednesday and Thursday.As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) by clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23rd January 2025.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Digital programme assistant, Bloomsbury Digital Resources

Closing date for applications: 23rd January 2025Salary: £38,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Contract: Permanent&nbsp;Want to shape the future of IT support in a world-leading publishing group? Lead a dynamic team, drive innovation, and grow your expertise.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.We're made up of 12&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Quercus; Octopus, Bookouture and Dialogue Books. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hodder Education is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.Hachette UK is part of&nbsp;Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.&nbsp;What you'll be doingYou will be required to deliver all aspects of the 2nd Line Desktop function (people, process, and technology) that are required to ensure all incoming requests for support are handled in a timely and professional manner.You will be accountable for the ongoing provision of desktop IT support to all staff, which underpins the HUK business and provides for its growth and security, in line with the HUK strategy and business plan.The 2nd&nbsp;Line Team Lead is accountable for the line management and development of up to four 2nd&nbsp;Line Analysts. You will play a major role in fostering an inclusive, positive, and productive culture and working climate.<ul><li>Provide technical leadership and guidance to the 2nd&nbsp;Line engineers.</li><li>Work closely with the other Team Leads to co-ordinate cross team activities.</li><li>Lead, manage and develop the IT team (circa 4) in order deliver to colleagues, customers and client publishers.</li><li>Foster an inclusive, positive and productive culture to be an employer of choice and support the HUK changing the story strategic pillar.</li><li>Create, manage and maintain excellent working relationship with stakeholders across the publishing and distribution businesses.</li><li>Conduct 2nd&nbsp;Line team meetings and support the Head of IT Service Operations in creating the necessary strategy and culture to deliver the HUK and Hachette Livre business plans.</li><li>Support company acquisition integrations alongside the EUC team</li><li>Oversea the starters, leavers and movers process and work closely with EUC for continuous improvement and automation purposes.</li><li>Manage license compliance and renewals</li></ul>The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.&nbsp;Who we are looking forThe successful candidate should possess a combination of technical and interpersonal skills. They should have a strong understanding of the service desk system and IT tools, as well as the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple customer issues at once.Skills/Knowledge/Personal Attributes:Trustworthiness, integrity and honesty; Ability to accept feedback from others with humility.<ul><li>Trustworthiness, integrity and honesty; Ability to accept feedback from others with humility.</li><li>Operational/technical management awareness. A good grounding in best practice governance, process, and tools.</li><li>A passion for service delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.</li><li>The ability to manage expectations at all levels and take pragmatic decisions where necessary.</li><li>The ability to deliver in a multicultural, multidivisional organization.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management.</li><li>Change Management experience – CAB representation.</li></ul>Other Requirements:<ul><li>Travel to other Hachette sites as and when required.</li><li>To build a good working knowledge of Hachette UK IT environments and application</li><li>Any experience with JAMF, SCCM, O365 and Intune would be an advantage</li><li>Flexibility to work outside of normal office hours if required.</li></ul>What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House with a requirement to be in the office 5 days a week.Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

2nd line service desk team lead

Closing date: 16 January 2025Salary: £26,500&nbsp;Are you passionate about science fiction, fantasy and romantasy?&nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity to join the expanding Tor team as our new editorial assistant. We are looking for someone who is conscientious, detail-orientated, dedicated and highly organised to provide editorial and administrative support for our busy editorial team.You will be an integral part of the close-knit, innovative Tor team, working on a wide range of speculative fiction. Tor is an internationally celebrated imprint specializing in speculative fiction/science fiction and fantasy, with sister imprints in the US and Germany. Tor UK’s prestigious list includes V. E. Schwab, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Talia Hibbert, Olivie Blake and Carissa Broadbent. In autumn 2024 we launched Bramble, our fantasy romance and romantasy list, with our horror list, Tor Nightfire, coming in 2025 and ambitious plans to expand our genre fiction lists further.As the Editorial Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the editorial process from manuscript to publication and be responsible for the smooth running of our administrative processes. You will have the opportunity to assist in the development and production of a wide range of speculative fiction and be a key support in keeping books on track from the moment of submission all the way through to publication and beyond. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Providing administrative and editorial support to the editorial team at large&nbsp;</li><li>Reading and reporting on new submissions&nbsp;</li><li>Proofing jackets and covers and working with the editorial team on cover copy, straplines and other creative copy&nbsp;</li><li>Acting as the main port of call for colleagues who have questions about the publishing schedule, and fielding external enquiries</li><li>Organizing meetings and taking minutes in departmental meetings</li><li>Keeping our Biblio database and book metadata up to date&nbsp;</li><li>Preparing texts for handover to the production team.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Passionate about speculative fiction with a keen interest in current market trends</li><li>Effective writing, editing and oral communication skills</li><li>Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Relationship building skills to effectively collaborate with team members and external partners.</li><li>A willingness to learn new skills and software</li><li>Ability to work calmly under pressure.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Docs and Sheets</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll get in returnIn return we can offer you an exciting role at the cutting edge of SFF publishing, a supportive and collaborative working environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.&nbsp;Some of the benefits we offer:<ul><li>28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Discounted private medical insurance</li><li>Group income protection scheme</li><li>Enhanced family pay and leave</li><li>Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)</li><li>2 Volunteer Days per year</li><li>75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)</li><li>Season ticket loan/advance</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Discounts on shopping, Tastecard+ and gym memberships; Christmas club savings</li><li>Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch</li></ul>This is a full time, permanent, and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.&nbsp;All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.At Pan Macmillan, we are highly committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at every level of our organisation. We&nbsp;welcome applications from all individuals, including any age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Our efforts to promote DEI are ongoing, and we continually strive to learn and improve our policies and practices. You can read our full Diversity &amp;&nbsp;Inclusion Pledge <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion" target="_blank">here</a>.We want to ensure that all candidates are supported throughout the recruitment process, if you have any reasonable adjustments or accessibility requirements please contact Kayelle Danyluk (Head of Talent Acquisition) at <a href="mailto:kayelle.danyluk@macmillan.com" target="_blank">kayelle.danyluk@macmillan.com</a>&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice available <a href="https://panmacmillan.com/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">here</a>. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice before submitting your application.

Pan Macmillan

Editorial assistant

Closing date: 23rd January 2025Salary: £36,000 per annum (pro rata based on the length of the cover contract)Working hours: Normal working hours are 10am-6pm, five days a week, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events.Location: This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on other days.&nbsp;Ready to shape the voice of UK theatre at an industry-leading publication? Take the lead on features, from commissioning to publication.The Stage Media Company Ltd, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Stage and The Bookseller. Both The Stage and The Bookseller are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews/interviews and insightful features.The Stage, the publication for the theatre industry, has an opportunity for a talented, multi-skilled features editor to work on a well-established title on a nine-month maternity cover contract. As features editor, you will be reporting to The Stage’s editor. The role will require first-class writing and editing skills, accuracy under pressure and a passion for the theatre.The Features editor will oversee all features from commissioning to publication and serve as a champion for The Stage’s feature content, representing its values and vision at industry events and within the editorial team. The successful candidate will continually strive to improve The Stage’s feature content and explore new writers, formats and methods of engagement.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesContent<ul><li>Identify timely, engaging topics for features and opinion pieces, and collaborate with a national network of freelancers, theatre PRs and management to commission and deliver compelling content for both print and digital platforms&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Edit freelance copy to ensure it meets The Stage’s high standards, adheres to house style, and aligns with feature guidelines</li><li>Collaborate with production desk, PRs and photographers to source and approve high-quality images aligned with editorial content</li><li>Lead by example by writing engaging, industry-focused features for The Stage</li></ul>Leadership<ul><li>Recruit, train, and mentor freelance feature writers, fostering a diverse talent pool and continually improving the quality of contributions</li><li>Provide constructive feedback and guidance to freelancers to enhance their writing skills</li></ul>Collaboration<ul><li>Liaise with the production desk and editors to ensure a seamless workflow and maintain publishing deadlines</li><li>Work closely with The Stage’s social media team to develop and implement strategies that amplify feature content across platforms</li><li>Attend and actively participate in industry events, networking to enhance The Stage’s visibility and build relationships with key stakeholders</li></ul>Workflow management<ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end workflow of editorial assets, ensuring features are of the highest quality and published on time</li><li>Administer freelance feature contributor payments and maintain accurate records</li><li>Be willing and able to delegate duties effectively and cover other roles within the editorial team as needed</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Superb writing and editing skills with close attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written, verbal and organisational abilities</li><li>Proven track record of publishing engaging, industry-focused articles with excellent journalistic judgment as a published writer&nbsp;</li><li>Journalism qualification or equivalent experience</li><li>Solid and continually improving industry knowledge</li><li>Established contacts within the theatre industry</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships</li><li>Ability to edit quickly and accurately under pressure</li><li>Solid understanding of SEO principles to maximise audience engagement and reach</li><li>Proficiency with content management systems, social media tools, and basic image editing software</li><li>A deep passion for theatre and an understanding of its diverse voices, communities and cultural significance</li><li>Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail</li><li>A flexible attitude to working patterns, including occasional evening and weekend work&nbsp;</li><li>A collaborative mindset with the ability to build positive relationships within a team-oriented environment</li><li>Able to work independently and take initiative</li><li>Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving business needs</li></ul>&nbsp;Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Stage Media Company Limited

Features editor (maternity cover)

Office / homeworking: This&nbsp;role is office-based (we’re on City Road near to Angel / Old St / Farringdon) 5 days per week.&nbsp;We’re on the hunt for a talented production assistant to join our growing team in Angel.We’re Gorilla Gorilla!, an independent video and animation studio that helps brands tell powerful stories of change.&nbsp;The Production Assistant will&nbsp;provide general office and film production admin support. They will report to one of the Producers but&nbsp;will also work closely on a daily basis with the whole team as well as freelancers.&nbsp;Responsibiliities<ul><li>Assist with general production / post-production admin e.g. booking freelancers, producing call sheets, health &amp; safety paperwork, making travel arrangements, reconciling expenses etc.</li><li>‘Settle in’ and assist freelancers when in our building.</li><li>Archive completed jobs, hard drive storage, logging and labelling.</li><li>Attend location shoots and assist the Producer / team as Runner.</li><li>Liaise with freelancers / suppliers and prepare purchase orders.</li><li>Co-ordinate diaries, book meeting rooms and arrange client lunches.</li></ul>&nbsp;Why it’s important to usAs part of a growing business, ensuring our reputation for delivering fantastic work is key to our future success.&nbsp;How you’ll make us look<ul><li>Smart.</li><li>Supportive.</li><li>Organised.</li></ul>&nbsp;How you’ll make us feel<ul><li>You’ve brought energy and enthusiasm.</li><li>You’re in it for the long haul.</li><li>Our business is more than likely to grow with you on the team.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceYour personality<ul><li>Energetic and conscientious with a responsible and positive outlook.&nbsp;</li><li>Obsessively organised and methodical.</li><li>Well-presented, business-like, open, friendly and sociable.&nbsp;</li><li>The intellect and desire to learn.</li><li>A team player.&nbsp;</li></ul>Specific skills<ul><li>A passion for film and animation.</li><li>Some knowledge and understanding of film / animation production, post production and distribution techniques.</li><li>Adept in use of Word, Excel and Outlook.&nbsp;</li><li>Understands the web as a research tool.</li><li>The ability to research.</li><li>Must be able to communicate effectively via the written word in proposals, letters, and emails.</li><li>Excellent telephone / personal manner.</li><li>Detailed and meticulous.</li><li>Non-essential but knowledge of editing software would be beneficial.</li></ul>Other requirements<ul><li>Excellent spoken and written English</li><li>indefinite right to remain and work in the UK</li></ul>Background<ul><li>Has probably worked in the role of Runner / Production Junior or similar within the commercial, agency or non-broadcast sector.&nbsp;</li><li>They may have a production background in another sector.&nbsp;</li><li>Someone who can commit to the role and the development of the company at an exciting time.</li><li>Someone who wants to grow and develop their skills with us.</li></ul>&nbsp;And finally,&nbsp;what can Gorilla Gorilla! offer you?The opportunity to join a growing creative business at an exciting time that offers the chance to learn and grow as part of a supportive, friendly team who love what they do. We also offer a range of additional benefits including regular paid-for team lunches and nights out (we love to eat and are a bit obsessive about food!), a personal wellbeing and training allowance, a profit share scheme, mobile phone, company pension, and employee share scheme.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Gorilla Gorilla Films Ltd

Production assistant (office-based)

Salary: £27,000 per annumReports to: Publicity DirectorLocation: 5th Floor,&nbsp;HYLO,105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZWorking pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - Minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeDepartment: Publicity&nbsp;&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for an enthusiastic and diligent assistant to join the publicity department, supporting the adult PR team.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for someone serious about getting their start in Publicity and hoping to work across a broad range of titles and genres.&nbsp;In this role, being an enthusiastic self-starter is key. You will be responsible for a lot of rolling admin and logistics to support the team. You will be well supported by your line manager and other colleagues, but attention to detail, excellent communication and problem-solving are essential.&nbsp;A team player who is excited to try lots of new things will be best suited to this role. As well as rolling tasks, each day will play out differently and could include completing last-minute mailings, prepping materials for meetings and attending events with authors.&nbsp;With lots going on at any given time, good time management and prioritisation is vital. Building great relationships with team members, knowing how to set yourself deadlines and when to push back is important.&nbsp;A passion for books, media and digital spheres is crucial. The role offers progression to exciting campaign work as workload allows and offers excellent collaborative opportunities with a range of award-winning and experienced publicists.&nbsp;A friendly and creative department, we are a supportive, successful team. There are lots of great publicists to learn from and exciting opportunities to be seized by the right candidate. There are also many other ways to impact the business, company culture and accommodate personal interests. These include charitable and social initiatives, mentoring, Inclusion and Representation and Mental Health Networks.&nbsp;&nbsp;Core responsibilities<ul><li>Helps manage the team’s day-to-day admin tasks including invoices, budget sheets, calendars and more&nbsp;</li><li>Manages general enquiries to the department as the team’s first point of call, via phone and email, so that all communication is efficient and given in a timely manner&nbsp;</li><li>Collating group pitches to journalists and festival/event programmers</li><li>Supports the team and authors with logistics including travel arrangements and materials for meetings and presentations&nbsp;</li><li>Helps to organise and attend events, launches and festivals</li><li>Logs and circulates press coverage and PR reports</li><li>Regularly updates media and events contacts&nbsp;</li><li>Supporting on publicity campaigns as required (pitching, press releases, booking travel etc).</li><li>Manages award and media submissions where necessary</li><li>Minuting team meetings and circulating notes</li><li>Collaborates with the teams on digital and social media initiatives&nbsp;</li><li>Manages and maintains external databases and tools, such as Roxhill, Cision and Netgalley</li><li>Further collaborative and solo campaign work as the role develops</li></ul>&nbsp;What does success in this role look like?&nbsp;The successful applicant consistently demonstrates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>Attention to detail&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to take initiative and prioritise workload&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to deliver on tasks to deadline&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication skills – in writing and in person&nbsp;</li><li>Actively anticipating issues coming around the corner&nbsp;</li><li>Work with various stakeholders and to different deadlines&nbsp;</li><li>Great copy writing in pitches and press releases&nbsp;</li><li>Strong relationships with team, as well as other colleagues, authors and key stakeholders&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>This is an entry level role&nbsp;</li><li>A real passion for books and how we reach readers&nbsp;</li><li>Genuine interest in starting a career in Publicity&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding/interest in the media and digital book communities&nbsp;</li><li>Being proactive and resourceful&nbsp;</li><li>Provide examples of prioritising, time management and attention to detail</li><li>Team player who enjoys building and fostering relationships&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Previous office-based work or work-experience</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Publicity assistant, Adult Trade

Closing date: 22nd January 2025Salary: Starting from £35,000.00 per annum, dependent on experienceReports to: 4Skills ManagerDepartment: Nations and Regions (Operations)Location: Leeds&nbsp;Excited about empowering talent in TV production? As a 4Skills advisor, you’ll deliver key initiatives supporting diverse talent across the UK.As part of C4’s ‘4All the UK’ strategy, in October 2019 we opened a new national HQ in Leeds and a Creative Hub in both Bristol and Glasgow. This will ensure that we serve the whole of the UK and was the biggest change to the organisation’s structure in its history.&nbsp; A key part of this strategy is to attract and develop talent across the UK. 4Skills is our training and development initiative that brings together all our existing training schemes across C4. This on-going programme is focussed on finding and nurturing talent from the Nations and Regions with the aim of attracting people into broadcasting and production from diverse backgrounds. 4Skills will address skills gaps and also play a key role in progressing the careers of those already in the industry. In this role, you’ll play a key role in delivering some of our 4Skills projects, in particular our external-facing offer, covering initiatives to develop new writers, content development funding for production companies and supporting the career development of those already in the sector. You’ll help 4Skills to develop strong industry partnerships, develop the creative sector across the Nations and Regions and support people to grow in their careers. Reporting into our 4Skills Manager, you’ll focus on delivering a range of key 4Skills projects, such as 4Skills Accelerate, Content Development Partnerships, Content Creatives, Business Boost and our C4 New Writers Scheme. More information on 4Skills can be found at <a href="http://www.careers.channel4.com/4skills" target="_blank">www.careers.channel4.com/4skills</a>. You’ll need to be able to manage your own time effectively and working on multiple projects. You’ll have, a real passion to make a difference and remove barriers for people to access careers in the industry, and a strong understanding of the TV production sector outside of London. You’ll use your project skills to support delivery across the 4Skills portfolio, working with the 4Skills team, colleagues across other parts of the business (such as Commissioning and Creative Diversity) and external organisations (such as training providers, ScreenSkills and regional Screen Agencies). The role is based at the National C4 HQ in Leeds and may require travel when running events in the nations and regions.&nbsp; Some evening and weekend work will be required occasionally for which you’ll be given time back in lieu.&nbsp;Key responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Support the overall 4Skills portfolio of work, contributing to the development, delivery and evaluation of the schemes. This includes working with the 4Skills Manager to ensure projects are delivering within timeframes, budget and team resources.</li><li>Work closely with the rest of the 4Skills team in relation to the delivery of 4Skills projects.</li><li>Lead the day-to-day relationships with relevant external delivery partners such as training providers to ensure successful delivery of 4Skills projects,</li><li>Deliver relevant 4Skills projects, including UK wide schemes as well those with a focus on our regional offices in Leeds, Bristol and Glasgow. Be responsible for all or some of the different stages of these projects including....<ul><li>Design, scoping and setting up a project so that it has clear outcomes and impact such as number of training roles created by a scheme, or specific skills that are gained.</li><li>Delivery and implementation of projects - looking for new approaches so that we are more efficient or have more impact.</li><li>Engaging with all relevant partners, stakeholders and suppliers to ensure that they deliver against the project plan and timetable, such as running recruitment, delivering workshops, or creating training assets.</li><li>Monitoring progress of the project against key milestones, to ensure that it is on track and will deliver its overall aims. If not on track, take action to address or communicate to senior colleagues.</li><li>Manage individual project budgets to ensure value for money and undertake financial processes such as invoicing, contracting etc.</li><li>Undertake an evaluation at the end of each project to assess if it has delivered its objectives, report this information and share any learnings.</li></ul></li><li>Manage multiple relationships and collaborate with a wide variety of internal &amp; external partners.</li><li>Analyse and communicate 4Skills data to support individual projects and the overall 4Skills strategy.</li><li>Research and understand skills challenges in the sector and develop solutions to address these.</li><li>Seek out new ways to communicate the 4Skills programmes to people of all backgrounds, and build long-term engagement such as through our 4Skills alumni programme.</li><li>Utilise the C4 project management framework and toolkit to ensure consistent and efficient delivery of 4Skills programmes across C4.</li><li>Provide other ad hoc support relating to projects and planning as required.</li><li>Ensure that Channel 4 values and diversity commitments are embedded in 4Skills projects are in line with the Channel 4 Diversity.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Be energised by, and have experience of, inspiring people from different backgrounds about careers in the creative industries.</li><li>Have experience of the TV Production sector and/or Broadcasting, and understand the roles involved in production.</li><li>Have an understanding of the barriers facing companies and freelancers working across the Nations and Regions.</li><li>Have experience of delivering projects, events and activities that support skills development.</li><li>Experience of how training schemes and other programmes are delivered.</li><li>Understand and be able to use social media to engage with people.</li><li>Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, able to process and present information in a structured format and in a clear unambiguous way leading to recommendations about project delivery and evaluations.</li><li>Have experience of coordinating a budget and running necessary financial processes such as raising invoices, recording payments etc.</li><li>Ability to support and develop junior members of the team and provide direction on tasks where relevant.</li><li>Keen to improve and develop existing approaches and learn from what works.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Be passionate about increasing diversity and removing barriers to employment.</li><li>Build relationships quickly and enjoy working with lots of different parts of the business.</li><li>Strong communication skills and comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively both upwards and at peer level with functional and business colleagues.</li><li>Excellent written communication, copywriting ability and proof-reading skills.</li><li>Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, and ability to use word, excel or powerpoint to share information with senior stakeholder .</li><li>Demonstrates a proactive attitude with high levels of initiative.</li><li>Hands on, pragmatic and delivery focused.</li><li>Aligned to the C4 values and remit.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Have experience of overseeing content development funding.</li><li>Have experience of working on schemes aimed at creative roles including new writers.</li><li>Have completed an industry training scheme yourself.</li><li>Have formal project management qualification or be working towards them, and experience of using these professionally.</li><li>Experience of providing content for a website or social media feeds.</li></ul> Hybrid workingFrom September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.&nbsp; &nbsp; Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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4Skills advisor

Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd February 2025Contract: PermanentSalary: £33,764-£36,000Hours: 36 hours per weekInterviews: Tuesday 25 February or Friday 28 February 2025Start date: ASAP&nbsp;Inspire the next generation of creativity at V&amp;A East!The Learning and Engagement team at V&amp;A East plays a vital role in ensuring that V&amp;A East inspires creativity and opens opportunities for our priority audience of young people in east London.&nbsp;This role will lead our flagship programmes for young people including the V&amp;A East Youth Collective.&nbsp;They will devise and deliver projects and programmes with a focus on creativity, practical making, ideas and conversation. The programme seeks to address inequity within the creative sector and to unlock creativity as a skill in all areas of life.&nbsp; Everything we do is informed by the needs of young people and their communities in east London.This role will devise and deliver programmes and projects in collaboration with young people, creative practitioners, services and organisations throughout east London as well as the East Bank partners (University of the Arts, London, BBC, Sadlers Wells and University City of London).The role is based within the V&amp;A East team but will work across the wider V&amp;A organisation to ensure our work has maximum impact. They will work with departments such as Marketing, Digital and Communications and Collections, Care and Access.Normal working hours are 9am-5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 9am-5pm Fridays. This role will be expected to work Thursday evenings until 8.30pm as well as some ad hoc weekends and evenings, all for time off in lieu.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Collaborate with line manager and wider Learning &amp; Engagement team to deliver learning and engagement programmes for young east Londoners, emphasising collaboration and coproduction.</li><li>Recruit and manage freelancers, creative practitioners, and youth workers to deliver projects and events.</li><li>Oversee the V&amp;A East Youth Collective, including creative development, operations, occasional facilitation and alumni career development&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate with V&amp;A departments and external stakeholders, including East</li><li>Bank partners, to align and enhance programme delivery. Be a passionate advocate for young people with these stakeholders.</li><li>Manage budgets in collaboration with line manager and contribute to financial planning and forecasts.</li><li>Develop relationships with east London organisations to expand networks and reach new young audiences.&nbsp;</li><li>Promote inclusion, diversity, and equity while evaluating programmes and incorporating feedback for improvement.</li><li>Document and report on programmes through photography, clear records, and end-of-project evaluations for stakeholders.</li><li>Create and share marketing and engagement assets with the Communications and Marketing team.</li><li>Represent V&amp;A East at external events, advocate for young audiences, and engage in creative networks in east London.</li><li>Perform additional tasks as needed, including working evenings, weekends, and at other locations across London.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>We are looking for someone with transferrable skills and not necessarily someone with a conventional museum background</li><li>Committed to equity, inclusion, and participation in arts and culture, with an understanding of intersectionality and a strong advocacy for youth services, including access for SEND groups.&nbsp;</li><li>Experienced in learning or youth engagement within cultural, educational, or youth sectors, with an interest in social practice and an awareness of challenges facing young audiences in east London.</li><li>Skilled at building positive relationships with diverse audiences, contributors, and stakeholders, and eager to support cross-programming with schools and colleges.</li><li>A proactive problem-solver with a keen interest in social practice, collaboration, and co-production, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.</li><li>Highly organised with excellent documentation and budgeting skills, respectful of others' time and expertise, and able to meet deadlines while fostering teamwork.</li><li>Experience leading high-quality workshops and activities with young people, supporting critical and conceptual learning through making.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience implementing safeguarding policies and delivering live events such as music, performance, and discussions.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience designing programs that engage diverse audiences with a focus on accessibility and inclusion.</li><li>Experience of working collaboratively with young people and using social media to engage them, while advocating for their needs with marketing and communications teams.</li><li>Experience of using MS Office and other IT systems effectively.</li></ul>&nbsp;You will be emailed by our Recruitment team usually 2-3 weeks after the application deadline with an update on your application.Any Questions? Contact our Recruitment team at <a href="mailto:careers@vam.ac.uk" target="_blank">careers@vam.ac.uk</a>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. We particularly welcome applications from those living in our local boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Producer: Young People

Closing date: 21st January 2025Salary: £46,500-£48,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London office, or at any of our regional offices in Sheffield, Edinburgh, or Bristol, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Hachette Children’s Group PR team at a senior level, in a management role for one direct report.&nbsp;Hachette Children’s Group (HCG) is one of the largest children’s publishers in the UK, with an excellent track record in creating bestselling and award-winning books for children of all ages. We publish best-selling picture book, fiction and non-fiction authors and illustrators and licensed brands including Cressida Cowell, Leigh Bardugo, Onjali Q. Raúf, Clare Balding, Kes Gray, Jim Field, Jessica Townsend, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Alice Oseman, Matthew Syed, David Almond, Lauren Child, Rachel Bright, Marion Deuchars, Dermot O’Leary, Nick East, Tanya Byrne, Dean Atta, Francesca Simon, Alex T. Smith, Tim Peake, Zanib Mian, J.K. Rowling, Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees, Pippa Curnick, Maz Evans, L.D. Lapinski, Benjamin Zephaniah, Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Piers Torday, Pippa Curnick, Rainbow Magic, Beast Quest and Octonauts.We are a friendly team of publicists and marketers who’ve delivered award-winning campaigns with a strong ethos of collaboration, high achievement, and whole-list mentality. We are proud to be working with an exceptional roster of authors, illustrators and brands, and the most exciting debut talent.Hachette Children's Group is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>You’ll be delivering all levels of front list and back list campaign, from household names and big brands to exciting debut authors and illustrators, focusing not only on top tier results, but on longer term goals, collaborating with colleagues across the company and multiple external stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>You’ll be managing one direct report, responsible for their development and performance, and lending your experience more generally for more junior colleagues.&nbsp;</li><li>This role involves contribution to HCG’s PR team infrastructure and federal responsibilities, so you’ll also be working with a whole-list mindset, and representing HCG to trade and consumers.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>We’re looking for someone who has expertise in managing multiple stakeholders, is passionate about the power of children’s books and who has a track record of creative, impactful campaigns, as well as excellent relationships in the media, events and influencer spaces. The team works across all age groups and genres, and the perfect person for the role would know how to gain visibility for all their books in a competitive market.</li><li>You will be a strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively, confidently liaising with multiple colleagues, high-profile authors, illustrators, agents, licensors, journalists and booksellers.&nbsp;</li><li>Your written and spoken communication skills should be exemplary.</li><li>We are looking for someone who is keen to contribute to the wider team in both a managerial and federal way, contributing to the efficiency of team infrastructure and lending experience to more junior colleagues.</li></ul>We are open to discussing part time.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Head of PR

Closing date: 24th January 2025Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Shape exceptional special editions, managing every detail from schedule to sign-off.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.We're made up of 12&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Quercus; Octopus, Bookouture and Dialogue Books. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hodder Education is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.Hachette UK is part of&nbsp;Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Overseeing process and schedules for group special editions, ensuring that all titles are published to a high standard</li><li>Attend divisional workflow meetings and liaise with production and design to ensure text, covers and artwork run to schedule</li><li>Alongside the Special Editions KAM, to work closely with commissioning editors to ensure that, from the point of commissioning, project specifications are agreed (to be updated throughout the project), budgets and schedules are set, and associated administration, including invoice processing, is done</li><li>To ensure that publications meet schedules and keep key stakeholders up to date with progress. To work with the Key Account Manager to propose appropriate corrective action when delays occur.</li><li>To collate proofs, and oversee this work done by others.</li><li>To ensure that all associated editorial administration is completed, including processing contractual paperwork, permissions, Biblio housekeeping, archiving, keeping full proof records until a project is completed and the invoice settled</li><li>To proofread and sign off covers for press</li><li>To support the KAM as an initial point of contact for legal queries</li><li>Improve workflows, with a focus on customer experience and commercial efficiency</li><li>Network with other key stakeholders across the business to ensure that knowledge is shared, and all divisions are aware of best practice across the Group.</li></ul>The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Excellent organisation and time-management</li><li>Project and desk editorial management</li><li>A good communicator with a proactive approach and ability to forward think</li><li>Attention to and critical eye for detail</li><li>Ability to think logically, work through problems and suggest solutions</li><li>Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage deadlines</li><li>Confidence to chase progress with colleagues as necessary</li><li>Sound knowledge of publishing processes</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

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