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Closing date: 8th May 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 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.Start date: The start date for this role is approximately end of June. Drive international sales at this powerhouse publishing group.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 11&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.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.The successful candidate will report to the Rights Director and will need to be a team player with strong negotiation skills, eye for detail, the ability to problem solve and to have great organisational and time-management skills.&nbsp; What you'll be doing<ul><li>Helping to grow our successful Rights and Co-edition business, through selling rights and co-editions across the illustrated&nbsp;Group Rights lists.</li><li>This will involve direct sales along with working with selected sub agents.</li><li>The territories are likely to include Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Greece and Turkey along with the Arabic and Hebrew languages.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have experience in negotiating rights deals and have an understanding of how co-editions work.</li><li>You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with our customers and in-house colleagues.&nbsp; </li><li>There will be the opportunity to attend international book fairs and to go on sales trips to further your market knowledge and grow the business.</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>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> 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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Rights and co-editions executive (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May at 11.59pmSalary: £25,643 per annumWorking hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to FridayDuration: 12 months&nbsp; Deepen your understanding of the theatre industry through this traineeship scheme, where you'll be joining the team behind Donmar Warehouse's fundraising for 12 months.<a href="https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/about/" target="_blank">The Donmar Warehouse</a> makes unmissable, exceptional productions of classic plays, new works by leading writers, and intimate musicals to thrill and inspire its audiences. In a converted Covent Garden warehouse space, in the heart of London’s West End, audiences experience the power of live performance up close, sitting no more than four rows away from the action. The Donmar has blazed a trail for thirty years creating legendary performances by some of the world’s greatest artists, reaching global audiences through transfers across the West End, Broadway and beyond, and that legacy is the foundation of its approach today.In this role, you will deepen your understanding of the theatre industry by joining the Individual Giving team where you will gain an understanding of Individual Giving within the fundraising landscape at large, within the Donmar, and gain experience running a thriving theatre membership scheme.Within this front-facing post, you will support the smooth running of the Friends and Best Friends membership scheme, liaise with the Events team to deliver the events programme for Donmar supporters, identify new members and offer administrative support for the Patron scheme.By the end of the 12 months, you will leave with a deeper understanding of fundraising, including the importance of relationship building and working closely with key stakeholders, as well as a strong grasp of how to confidently communicate the need for support.Donmar Warehouse’s CATALYST talent development programme supports the development of talent both on and offstage which is underrepresented both at the Donmar and in the wider industry. Through this 12-month programme, the Donmar creates bespoke experiences for roles/individuals within the organisation, welcoming a range of voices and skills to the Donmar. With organisation-wide investment, each opportunity provides focused mentorship and will serve to expand your knowledge of the theatre sector at large. What you will receive<ul><li>A strong understanding of the theatre industry and the key role that fundraising plays at the Donmar and within the sector at large</li><li>Experience of day-to-day running of a membership scheme</li><li>Research proficiency across different supporter groups</li><li>Excellent administrative skills</li><li>Confidence in communicating with a variety of people including supporters, VIPs and key stakeholders</li><li>Working knowledge of key industry databases including Spektrix, DotDigital, Canva and external suppliers</li><li>Cross-departmental mentorship and company-wide investment in your professional development</li><li>Access to a thriving and active Donmar trainee alumni community &nbsp;</li></ul>Key activitiesMembership<ul><li>Act as the first point of contact via email, and a secondary contact via phone for ticket requests and membership queries from Friends, supporting the Membership Officer in managing the day-to-day administration for this group of supporters</li><li>Support with ticket requests and membership queries from Patrons, when required</li><li>Support the Membership Officer in planning and delivering training for the Customer Service Assistants (CSAs) and ensuring that they feel comfortable to respond to member enquiries that come through to the Box Office, and dealing with escalated issues as necessary.</li><li>Support the Individual Giving team in the administration around the delivery of any fundraising campaigns, new and lapsed membership drives, and donation appeals as necessary</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Act as the lead point of contact from the Individual Giving team, liaising with the Events team and supporting with administration including managing RSVP lists, invitation writing and supporting the Events team in carrying out research on guests who are attending</li><li>Attend Development events, building relationships with supporters and acting as a representative of the Donmar team Prospect Research</li><li>Dedicate a day each week to supporting the Head of Philanthropy to identify and research prospective supporters and current supporters who may have the capacity to increase their giving</li></ul>Communications<ul><li>Work with the Membership Officer on the regular creation of a dedicated supporters’ e-newsletter, looking out for exclusive updates and insights that Donmar can share</li><li>Create production booklets for each show, to be shared with supporters to offer them further insight into the production</li></ul>Finance<ul><li>Support the administration of Gift Aid on donations, helping maximise income and ensuring compliance with HMRC Gift Aid regulations though accurate data management</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Provide administrative support for the Individual Giving team, including coordinating renewal mailings, issuing monthly digital membership cards, writing thank you letters, gift membership processes, donation and renewal receipts, and supporting the Membership Officer with processing donations</li><li>Support the Membership Officer in ensuring supporters are accurately credited in programmes, on the website and in the building</li><li>Write Meeting Briefing documents to support the team when meeting with supporters or prospective supporters</li><li>Consistently look for ways to improve the maintenance and use of systems - Spektrix, DotDigital, ROMAX.</li></ul>General duties<ul><li>Attend and support the company at events around productions such as press nights, rehearsal room drinks, first previews, etc.</li><li>Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience working in an office context, either as a volunteer, work experience or employee</li><li>Attention to detail in all work, with strong administration and organisational skills</li><li>A desire to pursue a career in the arts</li><li>A collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude</li><li>Excellent face-to-face, telephone and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to use initiative and work as part of a busy team</li><li>An interest in the fundraising sector</li><li>An eagerness to learn and develop new skills</li><li>Basic IT skills, with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Drive</li><li>Flexibility and willingness to work outside of normal office hours on a regular basis for events including evenings and occasional weekends (time off will be given to make up for any ‘out of hours’ work)</li><li>No previous study or experience of working in theatre is required but a demonstrated desire to learn is essential.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in a customer service role</li><li>Excellent time management skills, with an understanding of how to prioritise and plan to meet deadlines with a busy workload &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is only open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, who are under-represented in the industry and workforce.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more. You will also gain access to an active and thriving Donmar trainee alumni community.

Donmar Warehouse

Development trainee

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May at 11.59pmTraining allowance: £3,508.50 (reflecting London Living Wage)Working hours: 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday - FridayDuration: 6 weeksStart date: 15th September 2025Location: various London locations and including international travel This entry-level springboard into publishing offers a hands-on introduction to the idea of rights and agenting, in partnership with some of the industry's leading publishers and literary agencies.The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deborahrogersfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Deborah Rogers Foundation</a>'s David Miller internship programme offers an entry-level introduction to rights and agenting in publishing companies and literary agencies, aiming to give candidates a full understanding of the roles of rights professionals within the wider industry.This is achieved through first-hand experience and intensive training, providing participants with a significant stepping stone in their search for future employment. In 2024 the companies who provided placements and training include Lutyens &amp; Rubinstein, David Higham Associates, ILA, Penguin Random House, Faber, Profile Books, PEW Literary, Greyhound Literary and Eccles Fisher Associates.The two interns are given mentoring and guidance throughout their placements. At the end of the six weeks, they will have spent time with several publishing companies and agencies. The culmination of their experience is a joint presentation about the world of publishing rights and agenting.Accommodation will be provided if required. What you will learn<ul><li dir="ltr">The concepts underpinning intellectual property and copyright</li><li dir="ltr">How publishing licenses work</li><li dir="ltr">How authors and agents work together</li><li dir="ltr">The role of the publisher both domestically and in international markets</li><li dir="ltr">The ways in which translation rights are sold</li><li dir="ltr">The role of literary scouts</li><li dir="ltr">How publishers exploit the rights they have acquired</li><li dir="ltr">And insights into some translation publishing markets in a variety of countries.</li><li dir="ltr">The educational schedule includes a visit to the Frankfurt Book Fair, the key yearly rights event in October.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li dir="ltr">This is a great opportunity to learn so we are looking for someone who is inquisitive and who will benefit from wide-ranging networking opportunities</li><li dir="ltr">No previous publishing experience is necessary but you must be able to demonstrate a love of books and curiosity about the publishing industry, particularly rights and agenting</li><li dir="ltr">Adaptability, flexibility and resilience to accommodate varied working environments and styles</li><li dir="ltr">Strong communication and literacy skills, with great attention to detail</li><li dir="ltr">Confidence to travel internationally and immerse yourself in the large-scale and busy Frankfurt Book Fair</li><li dir="ltr">Highly organised and good at managing your time &nbsp;</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Deborah Rogers Foundation

DRF David Miller internship programme

3 Business Development / Sales / Rights / Legal Opportunities in Cambridge, UK