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Closing date for applications: 27th November 2025Salary:&nbsp;£38,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Reporting to:&nbsp;Publishing directorLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Editorial&nbsp;Imprint: Embla Books Help shape the next digital bestsellers and champion standout voices in fiction, publishing stories that captivate readers.Embla Books is Bonnier Books UK's digital-first Imprint and is home to bestselling books and authors across a broad range of genres - from crime and thrillers to sagas and romantic fiction.We are looking for an experienced and commercially savvy editor, with a solid track record of publishing commercial fiction digitally, to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for building our commercial fiction list and you will work closely with a tight-knit team in a fast-paced, start-up environment, to publish bestselling books and deliver an exceptional experience for our authors. Responsibilities<ul><li>Acquire and publish commercial fiction books and help build author brands.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with authors, literary agents and industry contacts.</li><li>Actively contribute to the acquisition and editorial strategy of the imprint.</li><li>Work closely with the Embla Books team to continuously raise the bar and deliver a best-in-class publishing experience for our authors.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>A deep understanding of digital book publishing and the commercial fiction market, and an ability to spot trends.</li><li>Solid track record of acquiring and successfully publishing commercial fiction and building author brands in the digital space.</li><li>Impeccable communication skills and an ability to forge strong, long-lasting relationships with authors, agents, internal teams and freelancers alike.</li><li>Strong business judgement, and an ability to use data to inform decisions and measure results.</li><li>Solid negotiations skills.</li><li>Excellent and creative editor, proofreader and copywriter, with a great eye for commercial packaging.</li><li>Excellent organisation skills, and the ability to successfully manage a busy list to tight deadlines.</li><li>A proven ability to continuously insist on high standards and deliver best-In-class publishing experiences for authors.&nbsp;</li></ul> Company benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul> 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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Senior commissioning editor

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025Salary: £36,500 - £43,100 Help shape the future of academic publishing at Bloomsbury by working with authors and editors to build and expand a dynamic history list.Bloomsbury is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, professional and academic publishing. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced senior commissioning editor to contribute to the growth of our Academic History list.&nbsp;Our world/global history list publishes over 40 titles a year and&nbsp;comprises of high quality and cutting-edge scholarship alongside texts and resources for students. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of editors and play a part in the expansion of our publishing programme.&nbsp;The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices. Responsibilities<ul><li>To&nbsp;research new product lines and markets in global and world history, as well history theory, methods and historiography</li><li>To&nbsp;identify, manage and secure new book resources for researchers and students</li><li>Work with authors, volume editors and series editors to ensure a high standard of author care</li><li>Work closely with editorial, marketing, sales, production and digital teams&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>A growth mind-set, always seeking opportunities to expand and improve</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise</li><li>Results-oriented and commercially focussed and with the ability to develop negotiating skills</li><li>Will have knowledge and experience of relevant processes, systems and websites</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and command of English spelling and grammar</li><li>Proactive and able to take initiative</li><li>Good time management with ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Solution-focused, calm&nbsp;and able to logically solve problems under pressure</li><li>Flexible and able to work independently</li><li>Effective team working, networking and building relationships</li><li>Excellent communication (oral and written) to internal and external contacts, handling information sensitively and professionally</li><li>Strong IT skills including competency in using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel</li><li>Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationship</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a full-time, 13-month fixed-term position due to start March 2026. The 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).&nbsp;Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesdays and Thursdays. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Thursday 13th of November 2025. 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:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>Learning &amp; Development -&nbsp;Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal &amp; IPG Skills Hub</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources. 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 make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior commissioning editor, Global History - Bloomsbury Academic

Closing date for applications: 14 November 2025Salary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week From politics and current affairs to history and popular science, get stuck into manuscripts and support all aspects of the publication process at Headline.Launched in May 2024, Headline Press is home to thought-provoking books that challenge and inspire. Cementing Headline’s rapidly growing reputation for serious non-fiction with broad commercial appeal, the list focuses on politics and current affairs, history, smart thinking, personal development, popular science and memoir. Our mission is to publish authentic, accessible and authoritative voices, aimed at the widest possible audience. Headline is a division of Hachette, one of the largest and most diverse publishers in the world. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Reporting to the publisher and editorial director, you will be assisting the Headline press team in all aspects of the publication process – from managing the copy-editing, proof-reading and collating of proofs to maintaining the schedule.</li><li>A flexible attitude and good time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise under pressure.</li><li>Your day will involve lots of detail-oriented work, but there will also be plenty of opportunities to develop and stretch your commercial and creative muscles.</li><li>You’ll liaise directly with authors and literary agents, read submissions, attend author events, and get stuck into manuscripts and copywriting.</li><li>This is a collaborative role which will see you working closely with staff in all other departments, contributing to marketing and publicity plans and maintaining our social media presence, so you will need to be an outstanding communicator and enthusiastic team player.</li><li>This is a busy, demanding role and a chance to be an integral part of a close-knit team at an exciting new imprint.&nbsp;</li></ul> Who we are looking forFirst and foremost, we’re looking for someone who really loves books and wants to throw themselves into learning how the editorial side of publishing works. You’ll be full of creative energy, thriving on working with brilliant authors and amazing ideas. There are a few other things that will also be really important:<ul><li>You’ll be interested in the world around you – from politics and current affairs to history, popular science, memoir and personal development – with your finger on the pulse of the latest trends.</li><li>Your attention to detail will be meticulous.</li><li>You’ll be highly organised and good at time management with the ability to prioritise a high workload, manage conflicting deadlines and keep a cool head under pressure.</li><li>You’ll be a good communicator, confident in chasing other departments, freelancers and authors as necessary.</li><li>You’ll be motivated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.</li><li>You’ll know your way around Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.</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>Dental 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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe 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> 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025Salary: £33,000 - £36,000, dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week This is an exciting opportunity to join PCR, a division of the Little, Brown Book Group, and play a key role in delivering a diverse range of titles from manuscript to publication.Little, Brown's identity is personified by our innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across our thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. Little, Brown is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to join PCR, a division of the Little, Brown Book Group, and work on a huge variety of non-fiction and fiction titles across the Constable fiction, Piatkus non-fiction and Robinson lists. The position is due to start in March 2026. The PCR division combines three successful imprints at the award-winning Little, Brown Book Group. Across the Piatkus, Constable and Robinson non-fiction lists, we publish everything from popular psychology, self-help, business, personal development, health and wellbeing, parenting, history, cookery, humour, biographies, popular culture and how-to books. Across the fiction lists, we publish compelling crime fiction alongside big-name women’s fiction authors and romances. What you'll be doingReporting to the managing editor of PCR, you will deliver a wide range of fiction and often complex non-fiction titles, from handover of manuscript to publication, with expertise and autonomy.Tasks will include:<ul><li>Managing authors through the editorial process</li><li>Commissioning freelance copy-editors, proofreaders, indexers and illustrators</li><li>Clearing permissions and working on legal reads</li><li>Collating and checking proofs at each stage</li><li>Checking covers</li></ul>You will be working closely with many other in-house departments, particularly production and the wider editorial team. The position holder will ensure that allocated projects keep to schedule, budget and quality standards, and other business areas are aware of each book’s progress. Please note that this is a non-commissioning role. Who we are looking forWe are looking for candidates with a proven track record of project editing and project managing trade non-fiction and preferably fiction, who have excellent organisational skills and are great multitaskers. Meticulous copy-editing and proofreading skills are essential. You must be proactive, a good communicator and show confidence dealing with colleagues both internally and externally. 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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe 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> 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Project editor (12 month FTC)

Closing date to sign up: Tuesday 18th November 2025, 5pmEvent date &amp; time: Wednesday 19th November 2025, 1–2pm (via Zoom) Curious about scientific publishing but not sure where to start?Did you know scientific publishing isn’t just about journals?It’s a dynamic, global industry at the heart of sharing discoveries with the world. From editing and peer review to author engagement and open science, there are many exciting career paths where your skills can make an impact.Creative Access is teaming up with leading scientific publisher <a href="https://ioppublishing.org/" target="_blank">IOP Publishing</a> to host a free webinar, where our panel will demystify the world of scientific publishing and share insider tips on how to build a career in the industry. IOP Publishing is committed to advancing knowledge through high-quality journals and digital content.&nbsp;Join us to hear from professionals at various stages of their publishing careers as they share their journeys, from what a typical day looks like to practical advice for breaking into the industry. You’ll learn what publishing really involves, the different routes in, and how to make your applications stand out. This event is perfect for:<ul><li>Anyone considering publishing as a career path</li><li>Researchers curious about careers beyond academia&nbsp;</li><li>Science communicators and aspiring editors&nbsp;</li></ul> Meet the panel:&nbsp;<ul><li>Shalini Menon – associate editor, IOP Publishing</li><li>Alex Toporkov – research integrity officer, IOP Publishing &nbsp;</li><li>Rob Freeman – associate editor, IOP Publishing</li><li>Aswathy Girjia – subject commissioning editor, IOP Publishing&nbsp;</li></ul> In this session, you’ll discover:&nbsp;<ul><li>What scientific publishing is and why it's important</li><li>The many career opportunities within publishing (and how to find the right fit for you, whether you’re switching careers or just starting out)&nbsp;</li><li>Top tips and advice from publishing professionals who’ve made the leap themselves&nbsp;</li><li>The skills and experiences that will help your application stand out&nbsp;</li><li>How IOP Publishing supports the global scientific community&nbsp;</li></ul>This is the ideal event for anyone looking to explore publishing, gain insider knowledge, and feel confident about taking their first step into the industry. About IOP Publishing&nbsp;IOP Publishing is a leading scientific publisher committed to advancing knowledge through high-quality journals and digital content. Working at IOPP means being part of a global community of scientists and editors who make research accessible, impactful, and visible to the world. We welcome and encourage attendees who 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, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.&nbsp;

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