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Salary pay point: £27,000Location: The role is based at our Oxford office, Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill, OxfordWorking pattern: A hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based/3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred)Closing date: 12th May 2024 We are looking for a rights assistant to join our thriving Rights team at Bloomsbury. Provide administrative support to the rights managers responsible for selling licences and co-editions for both the Bloomsbury Academic &amp; Professional and the Osprey lists.Three-time winner of the Bookseller Academic, Educational &amp; Professional Publisher of the Year Award, Bloomsbury’s Academic &amp; Professional Division publishes 1,600+ new titles a year. Established in 2008, the division has grown organically and through acquisition and publishes across the humanities and social sciences, from higher education through to professional practice.Founded in 1968, Osprey is the world-leading publisher of illustrated military history and has a list of over 2,500 titles on a wide range of subjects from ancient times to the present day; since 2015, it is also the multi-award-winning publisher of board, card, and role-playing games.The role reports to the senior rights manager, academic. Responsibilities<ul><li>General admin support including but not limited to processing contracts, gratis orders, sending out translated author copies, and electronic file supply</li><li>Manage co-edition fulfilment, including loading deals onto Biblio, maintaining schedules, obtaining customer files and approval of materials, invoicing</li><li>Respond to internal and external queries from colleagues, customers and authors</li><li>Support the rights team in preparation for key book fairs and sales trips </li><li>Provide assistance in the preparation of rights guides and catalogues</li><li>Compile and send out email newsletters to customers and maintain contacts lists </li><li>Manage Osprey’s permissions and police and prevent piracy of Osprey’s intellectual property</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>Interest in Rights selling and passion for books</li><li>Proficient in Excel and MS office applications</li><li>Confident in use of creative/design software such as Photoshop and email marketing software</li><li>Excellent organisational skills </li><li>Ability to manage varied workload and identify priorities effectively Time-management ability, attention to detail and a can-do attitude towards problem-solving Excellent collaborative and communication skills </li><li>An interest in other countries and cultures</li></ul> To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the apply button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Bloomsbury benefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>Other benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>For additional benefits see our careers page. 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. 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: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Our work is driven by different perspectives and we strive for our culture to be one of belonging. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Rights assistant

Closing date: 5th May 2024Salary: £29,000 - £35,000Contract: The role is a full-time/permanent position This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sales Team of a top 5 UK Publisher at a time of dynamic investment and growth. We are looking to recruit an Online Sales Executive with proven account handling experience to work in our fast-paced online sales team. Reporting to the Senior Audio Account Manager – Global, this position will play a key role within the Bloomsbury Special Interest division and will be the primary point of contact for all questions regarding online accounts for the division. The role will curate and shape our strategy with our online customers and seek to maximise the sales of key brands such as Maisie Hill, Take the Slow Road and Ned Boulting as well as develop and grow our backlist sales external and internal initiatives, from metadata to customer promotions.The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and initiative, a natural curiosity, enthusiasm for online sales, will be data driven, good at multi-tasking and working to deadlines and with a love of spreadsheets and ready to join a highly motivated and dynamic team.Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney.Based in our Bedford Square office this will be a hybrid-working position. ResponsibilitiesAccount administration<ul><li>Stock management and forecasting for new release and promotions</li><li>Curation and compilation of company wide retailer updates</li><li>Manage and grow print and/or digital library aggregator accounts </li><li>Work closely with Special Interest divisional team and Senior Account Managers for both Physical and eBook to select books for retail promotions in line with organisational strategy.</li></ul>Divisional internal responsibility<ul><li>Be the Online Sales Team specialist on Special Interest products for the division</li><li>Presence at wider sales meetings to represent online sales</li><li>Liaise with M&amp;P teams regarding online sales promotions </li><li>Manage sales spikes from M&amp;P activity and communicate stock status to relevant parties</li><li>Work closely with the operations team to manage supply and maintain availability on site</li></ul>Market analysis<ul><li>Perform deep dive analysis needed to ensure that we are dynamic on pricing for our frontlist, and importantly, our backlist.</li><li>Prepare and share regular critical market analysis to educate the business </li><li>Maintain a high level of knowledge of the platforms and monitor trends to keep internal teams up to date. </li><li>Keep records of sales data and compile data for regular reports to share internally including weekly sales across all formats</li><li>Provide support for regular and ad hoc business analysis including Annual Business Reviews</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Organised and can prioritise tasks</li><li>Strong numerical skills</li><li>Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint and Word</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Proficient with systems such as Biblio, Nielsen, Cognos and Vista </li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at 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: Monday and TuesdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 5th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing does not sponsor visas.Bloomsbury reserve 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Online sales executive, Special Interest

Closing date: Sunday 28th April 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: £27,500 This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to gain valuable experience in a role which offers autonomy, independence, and responsibility.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Assistant to join the Vintage Sales team on a 12-month fixed term contract.With a catalogue of over 6,000 titles, Vintage publishes some of the world’s most thought-provoking, unforgettable, beautifully designed books – from contemporary trailblazers to our red-spine Vintage Classics. This means that our broad family of authors ranges from world-class prize-winners to emerging talent, including Nigella Lawson, Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, Jo Nesbo, Rukmini Iyer, Gabrielle Zevin and Ian McEwan.This is an administrative role in a busy sales department, reporting into the Sales Manager and working closely with the Key Account Managers in the team. You’ll play an important role in assisting with the smooth running of the Vintage Sales team.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the Key Account Managers and Sales Manager in a range of tasks including preparing sales materials, delivering sales reports, and working on sales grids for retailers</li><li>Assisting the team with managing orders, monitoring and analysing sales and market shares</li><li>Operating as a contact for key external stakeholders.</li><li>Working with the Waterstones KAM on outreach to Waterstones booksellers, including our Vintage Huddle X account.</li><li>Providing other relevant administrative support for the team on an ad hoc basis.</li></ul> What you’ll bring<ul><li>As UK Sales Assistant, you’ll have an interest in how we sell our books to Trade customers in the UK, bringing to the role excellent numeracy and administrative skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly, as you’ll be working with systems which include Biblio, SAP and Excel. </li><li>This is a varied and busy support role; no two days will be the same and you’ll need to be able to think quickly on your feet. </li><li>The job includes liaising with customers, colleagues from the wider Sales team and the Vintage division, so you’ll need to be flexible in your approach and have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. </li><li>You’ll be able to prioritise a busy workload effectively while still maintaining a keen eye for detail and delivering to deadlines.</li><li>A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office would be an advantage, as well as a positive energy and eagerness to learn.</li><li>Everyone’s voice is important, and we are looking for someone who can bring a fresh and exciting new perspective to our team.</li></ul> How to applyPlease apply with your CV &amp; Cover Letter, addressed to Malissa, by 23:59 on Sunday 28th of April.As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we're part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Sales assistant, Vintage (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 3rd May 2024Salary: £35,000- £47,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Group Sales department, working across the Headline and Quercus divisions.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 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.We are looking for a creative and motivated salesperson to maximise sales through Waterstones across the Headline and Quercus lists, working on fiction brands from Neil Gaiman to Elly Griffiths, as well as across a broad non-fiction list.Responsibilities will include achieving the Waterstones sales budgets across the Headline and Quercus divisions; fostering relationships with key Waterstones head office contacts and booksellers, and working closely with internal sales, marketing, editorial and publicity departments to drive Waterstones sales with enthusiasm, creativity and commercial expertise. What we're looking for<ul><li>A proven sales track record</li><li>Experience in Waterstones account management</li><li>Experience in building strong customer relationships</li><li>Commercial awareness and strong analytical skills</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to work as a team player</li><li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills with a meticulous eye for detail</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 Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing 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.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 <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Key account manager / director (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 3rd May 2024Salary: £26,500 based in London; £24,380 based outside of London (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you a pro at building strong customer relationships? Join us at Hodder Education as we expand our international sales team.Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education 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.Reporting to the International Sales Operations Manager, you will be joining a growing and dynamic team of International sales professionals. You will be responsible primarily for providing customer support to teachers, booksellers and agents around the world as well as assisting the international sales team.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Building and developing strong customer relationships as the first point of contact for a high proportion of incoming customer emails.</li><li>Ensuring that customer enquiries and orders are dealt with promptly and professionally to maintain the highest standard for the Hodder Education brand and reputation.</li><li>Liaising with sales, editorial, production, marketing and distribution to ensure a clear flow of information to international customers.</li><li>Advising schools, booksellers and agents about our product range.</li><li>Providing quotations and order updates to our international customers.</li><li>Supporting the international sales team.</li><li>Maintaining a great working relationship with the customer service team at our distribution centre.</li></ul>Attendance at the London and Frankfurt Book fairs will be required. Who we're looking for<ul><li>We’re looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication, who can offer excellent customer support.</li><li>The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly organised and able to work well independently as well as part of a team. </li><li>Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritisation is required, as is confidence in learning and using various IT systems.</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 Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing 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.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 <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

International sales support

Closing date: Wednesday 24th April at 11.59pmSalary: £27,500, plus bonus and benefits Are you organised with meticulous attention to detail? Are you eager to join our fast moving and entrepreneurial International Sales team? We’re looking for an International Sales Assistant to provide administrative and sales support to the Regional Sales Director and the wider team looking after Asia.Penguin Random House has the strongest international presence of any trade publisher, with close to twenty offices all over the world, and with ambitious plans for growth in international markets. We work across the full range of PRH adult titles including the business, fiction, classics and smart thinking sectors alongside our award-winning children’s and educational lists. As an International Sales Assistant, you’ll play an important role in assisting with the smooth running of the International Sales team.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Dealing with day-to-day customer sales queries, including price and availability queries, book title information and order processing/management</li><li>Supporting the Sales Managers in a range of tasks including preparing sales material, delivering sales reports and managing monthly meetings</li><li>Working closely with the Sales team, our Operations team and with Customer Services to help deliver excellent sales, logistics and marketing support to our customers in order to grow sales</li><li>Scheduling and preparing sales manager trips and book fairs, including providing follow up material and information</li><li>Providing other relevant administrative support for customers and the team on an ad hoc basis.</li></ul> What you’ll bring<ul><li>As International Sales Assistant, you’ll have an interest in how we sell our books to international markets, bringing to the role excellent numeracy and administrative skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly, as you’ll be working with systems which include Biblio, SAP and Excel</li><li>A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office is required</li><li>This is a varied and busy support role; no two days will be the same and you’ll need to be able to think quickly on your feet</li><li>The job includes liaising with customers and dealing promptly with their queries, so you’ll need to be flexible in your approach and have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>You’ll be able to prioritise a busy workload effectively while still maintaining a keen eye for detail and delivering to deadlines</li><li>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a step in their career which offers autonomy, independence, and responsibility.</li></ul>In your cover letter, please tell us why your skills are a great fit for this role.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

International sales assistant

We are looking for a media sales manager to join our Publishing team co-managing media sales within the UK and EMEA for Frieze Magazine alongside the publisher.Frieze is the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art, dedicated to artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers alike. Frieze comprises three magazines – frieze, Frieze Masters Magazine and Frieze Week – and five international art fairs – Frieze London, Frieze Masters, Frieze New York, Frieze Los Angeles and Frieze Seoul. In October 2021, Frieze also launched No.9 Cork Street, a permanent space for visiting international galleries in the heart of Mayfair, London. Frieze is part of the IMG network.Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE. Responsibilities<ul><li>Co-Leading advertising sales in the UK and EMEA across the following products: frieze magazine, Frieze Week and Frieze’s digital offering (frieze.com, newsletter, social media)</li><li>Managing existing and developing new contract advertisers</li><li>Raising awareness and brand recognition of frieze magazine at the world’s leading commercial galleries, institutions, biennales and fairs </li><li>Representing frieze at gallery dinners and openings on a regular basis</li><li>Work with the Publisher and Editorial team on strategy for frieze in the UK &amp; EMEA</li><li>Advise on marketing and distribution requirements in the region</li><li>Negotiating public and client facing events to secure a growing network</li><li>Maintain and update the customer database to increase frieze’s network</li><li>Support in the research and development of advertising clients </li><li>Generating publishing revenue across frieze, Frieze Week and digital offerings on frieze.com, newsletter and social media</li></ul>Please note: <ul><li>International travel to attend Frieze fairs and events in Europe </li><li>Flexibility and longer hours required </li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Excellent knowledge of the contemporary art market and its stakeholders (gallery and museum directors, communcation managers, agencies, artists, curators)</li><li>Minimum 3-5 years of sales experience in publishing (print and digital products) or equivalent sector</li><li>Client network in the UK/EMEA (particularly in London)</li><li>A proven track record of success in sales </li><li>Excellent experience in client-facing roles</li><li>Experience of managing a wide range of activities and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of Google analytics and Adobe Products</li></ul>We'd also love if you have: <ul><li>Ability to work under high pressure, with high attention to detail </li><li>Working independently on a wide range of tasks in a fast paced environment</li><li>Ability to speak additional language(s) a plus</li><li>Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Impeccable organisational and administration skills </li><li>Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills </li><li>Persuasion and strategic thinking and visioning </li><li>Innate high standards and extreme concern for quality</li><li>Commercially minded, confident and creative</li><li>Offering high level customer service</li></ul> Frieze unites people in our love of the arts. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we are committed to practicing anti-discrimination including race, gender identity, sexual orientation and disability, together with artists, writers and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds. There is still much work to be done to address systemic inequality and discrimination within the arts and culture industry, and we are dedicated to making progress to both within our own organization and the art world at large.Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Frieze

Media sales manager

Closing date for applications: 26th April at 11.59pmSalary: £24,380 - £29,000 depending on location and experience (bonus +benefits) Provide essential sales support in this early career publishing role with a leading division at Hachette UK.John Murray Press is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK. After almost 10 years of continuous growth, the addition of several exciting new imprints and an increasing number of bestsellers, we have a rare opportunity to join our busy Sales team.  We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious and excited about discovering and nurturing new voices that can shape and shake our world. We are home to an impressive range of bestselling and prize-winning books from exciting literary debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, and thought-provoking non-fiction with a global outlook on history, economics, science and philosophy. Our authors include Billy Connolly, Miriam Margolyes, Mick Herron, Matthew Syed, Andrea Wulf, Akala, Jen Sincero, Frankie Boyle, Jonathan Freedland and Susie Dent. In this role you will working across a wide-range of lists, both specialist and trade.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to join the John Murray Press Sales team. Reporting to the Sales Director, this role will provide essential administrative support, with a particular focus on the Waterstones account. You will have day-to-day contact with key customer contacts and will work closely with a wide range of internal colleagues from other departments, including Marketing, Editorial, Publicity and Production. This is a busy and exciting role working across a varied list of both trade and specialist titles.  What you'll be doing<ul><li>Coordinating sales material for presentations</li><li>Producing weekly reports</li><li>Collating key customer grids on a weekly and monthly basis</li><li>Managing the signed copy process</li><li>Pulling together marketing opportunities and book announcements</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The right candidate will be a self-starter, be able to manage several different projects at once, and keen to take the first step in a career in Sales</li><li>The right candidate will have strong analytical skills, be able to work well under pressure, and have a natural ability to build relationships with important customer contacts and internal colleagues</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external contacts, building relationships across all levels</li><li>Strong presentation skills</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>A high standard of time-management, prioritisation and organisational skills, with a close eye for detail and keen awareness of deadlines</li><li>Experience of multi-tasking and prioritising a busy workload</li><li>Strong numerical, verbal and written skills</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly using Microsoft Office and Excel</li><li>Some knowledge of the retail landscape would be advantageous</li></ul> The role will be based at our London and Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.Hachette 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 <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.

Sales assistant

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th May at 11.59pmSalary: £3,361.50 (reflecting London Living Wage) Working hours: 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday - FridayDuration: 6 weeksStart date: 16th September 2024 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 <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 2023 the companies who provided placements and training include Aitken Alexander Associates, 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>The concepts underpinning intellectual property and copyright</li><li>How publishing licenses work</li><li>How authors and agents work together</li><li>The role of the publisher both domestically and in international markets</li><li>The ways in which translation rights are sold</li><li>The role of literary scouts</li><li>How publishers exploit the rights they have acquired</li><li>And insights into some translation publishing markets in a variety of countries. </li><li>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>Someone with a keen interest in publishing, and in particular rights and agenting</li><li>This is a great opportunity to learn, so we are looking for someone who is inquisitive with a love of books</li><li>You don’t need to have previous publishing experience to be considered for this opportunity</li><li>Good communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Strong written communication and literacy skills</li><li>Highly organised and good at managing your time</li><li>Strong attention to detail</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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.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

Application deadline: Monday 29th April at 6pm Interviews: May 2024 Salary: £45,000 - £49,000 depending on experience Working hours: this is a full-time position, working an average of 40 hours per week including some work outside of regular office hours and at weekends. We are on a mission to champion change and celebrate diversity in classical music. Do you have the fundraising skills to help us? After nine successful years of growth, underpinned by a strong mission, clear artistic vision and successful fundraising, the Chineke! Foundation is looking for a Development Director to lead fundraising and stakeholder management. The Development Director will play a vital role in helping the Chineke! Foundation fulfil its potential. The Development Director will be responsible for fundraising from all sources, including trusts and foundations, public funders, corporate sponsors and individuals. Reporting to the Managing Director and working as a part of our small, dynamic team of management staff, Chineke!’s Development Director will play a vital role in securing funding for projects including concerts and tours by the Chineke! Orchestra and Chineke! Junior Orchestra, and our Learning &amp; Participation programme. You will work closely with colleagues to gain an in-depth understanding of all projects, including budgets, which will enable you to make applications to carefully targeted potential sources.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Research appropriate Trusts, Foundations, Individuals and Corporate sponsors to whom you will make written applications</li><li>Meet with potential supporters to understand their giving criteria</li><li>Write applications which meet our funding needs and the giving criteria of potential donors, and submit applications either by post or on-line</li><li>Attend Chineke! projects as necessary to gain an in-sight into their success</li><li>Write post-project reports to major funders, as required</li><li>Attend Chineke! board meetings to report to the trustees on fundraising progress including applications made and their outcome, and applications planned</li><li>Ensure that donors’ funding requirements are met, for example inclusion of name and log in concert programmes, mention in Chineke! audited accounts</li><li>Work in co-ordination with the Managing Director on applications to Arts Council England</li><li>Maintain a data-base of all applications made and their outcome</li><li>Organise fundraising events to attract support particularly from individual donors</li><li>Contribute to the Development Plan by writing a Fundraising Strategy which will inform and guide Chineke!’s fundraising activities over the coming five years</li><li>Contributing to a supportive and collegiate culture within the Chineke! Orchestra </li></ul> Knowledge, skills, experienceEssential<ul><li>Extensive fundraising experience and proven track record of delivery of securing multiple 5 and 6-figure grants from a range of sources </li><li>Experience of researching and writing successful trust and foundation applications</li><li>Experience with managing a fundraising database </li><li>Experience working with colleagues to establish project budgets and plans</li><li>Experience of managing and reporting on major multi-year grants</li><li>Understanding of current fundraising issues – including the motivation behind organisations’ inclination to give, whether corporate, trusts, individuals or public bodies</li><li>Ability to identify and follow up in a timely manner on all potential sources of funding </li><li>A high standard of communication in written and spoken English</li><li>Ability to talk confidently to potential and existing supporters about Chineke! and its work </li><li>Outstanding networking skills in a range of settings</li><li>Ability to work from home and Chineke! office at Woolwich Works in Greenwich</li><li>Commitment to advancing the cause of diversity in the arts</li><li>A strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously, and a willingness to work occasional irregular hours including weekends and/or whenever projects take place</li><li>Strong general IT skills</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>A strong understanding of classical music and the industry around it</li><li>Experience of fundraising in classical music or the arts sector more generally</li><li>Experience in reporting for a Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation </li><li>Experience reporting directly to a Board of trustees</li></ul> To applyIf you have any queries, or wish to apply for the post, please send your CV and covering letter to Ellie Argente, Concert and Tour Manager to the email address found via the Apply button.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

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