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Closing date: 23rd May 2024 at 10amSalary: £7,970.40 (gross) per annum, pro-rata (£39,852 (gross) per annum FTE)Contract: 1 day per week, 1 year fixed term contractLocation: The Royal Court Theatre, London The Royal Court Theatre has an exciting and unique opportunity for someone to join the team as an associate playwright.The Royal Court is the writer’s theatre - the leading national and international force for championing, cultivating and supporting theatre writers.This role will join a new group of Associate Playwrights, working alongside the leadership team at the Royal Court to place theatre writers at the heart of planning and decision-making across all our work. In particular, over this first year with a new artistic director in post, there is the ambition to redefine our approach, public articulation of our work, and the role we play in the playwrighting ecology more broadly.This job is an invitation to come and be part of that thinking and to shape the Royal Court’s future: the writers’ theatre led by writers. Responsibilities<ul><li>Acting as part of the artistic leadership of the Royal Court and joining meetings of the Associates group and wider organisation teams to develop and shape our artistic mission.</li><li>Inputting at a high level into the planning and articulation of key programmes and projects such as writer support, outreach initiatives and partnership work.</li><li>Reading and responding to scripts identified by the literary and artistic team for consideration and contributing expert insights towards decisions around artistic programming and writer development.</li><li>Occasionally leading on specific discretionary events or areas of work, particularly around our support for and engagement with writers.</li><li>Acting as an advocate for the Royal Court and our mission, both in public – including occasional media appearances – and through engaging with supporters and donors at key moments.</li><li>Shaping and upholding key Royal Court policies and approaches, including around anti-racism and anti-oppression.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience, involvement and ongoing activity as a working playwright.</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to building and contributing to the best working culture for artists and staff, including advancing anti-racism and anti-oppression either in the theatre sector or more widely.</li><li>Track record for supporting and developing the work of fellow writers and/or the wider theatre ecology, those this could be in any form or context.</li><li>A passion for the mission of the Royal Court and desire to contribute to its future.</li></ul>  The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.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.

The Royal Court Theatre

Associate playwright

Salary: £29,000 per annum, depending on experienceClosing date for applications: 20th May 2024, 11.59pmWorking pattern: The role is full-time (35 hours pw), Monday-Friday. We ask employees to commit to a minimum of 60% attendance in the office. Location: Farringdon, London, EC1A We are seeking an editorial assistant to work on the Profile non-fiction list. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves books and wants to gain experience in trade publishing in a busy, friendly and stimulating environment. Profile Books is one of the most successful independent publishers in the UK; on our award-winning imprints we publish internationally renowned names including Mary Beard, Shoshana Zuboff, Saidiya Hartman, Robert Greene, Ryan Holiday and the Murdle puzzle books.  ResponsibilitiesYou will support senior editors in many parts of the editorial process, including:<ul><li>Reading and reporting on submissions and manuscripts.</li><li>Helping to develop manuscripts and pitches.</li><li>Administrative duties such as preparing materials for meetings, author liaison, permissions and picture research support</li><li>Endorser outreach and mailings</li><li>Adding and maintaining excellent bibliodata</li><li>Producing AIs and cover briefs</li><li>Copywriting</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceTo be successful in the role, you will be: <ul><li>A voracious reader and a fluent writer, interested in the business of books and able to analyse how readers respond to them. </li><li>You’ll be creative, reliable, organised, meticulous, a confident communicator, good at taking the initiative and able to keep a clear head when work gets busy. </li></ul> BenefitsWe strive to be a supportive and collegiate workplace that recognises and fosters excellence, driven by a love of readers, writers and ideas. We offer many other workplace benefits including a generous holiday allowance, annual bonus scheme, life assurance and pension scheme.  To applyPlease email your CV to the email found by clicking the 'apply' button with a cover letter that addresses the following questions:<ul><li>Tell us about a book, published in the last year, that you’ve enjoyed.</li><li>What interests you particularly about working for Profile books?</li><li>Tell us about some of the things you have done that show how well you match the person specification.</li></ul> Profile strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of any background who have relevant experience and skills. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may require when attending an interview. We offer expenses for travel to London to attend interviews.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Profile Books

Editorial assistant

Closing date: Tuesday 14th May 2024Salary: Starting from £38,000Hiring manager: Fiona Macdonald, Publishing Director Do you know your Diplodocus from your Brachiosaurus? Or your Ancient Egypt from your ancient Egypt? We’re looking for a talented and organised senior editor to join our small creative team in London!<a href="https://neonsquidbooks.com/" target="_blank">Neon Squid</a> publish beautifully illustrated non-fiction books for kids aged 5 to 14. Recent highlights include Tales of Ancient Worlds by archaeology YouTuber Stefan Milosavljevich, We Need to Talk about Vaginas by Dr Allison K. Rodgers and Secrets of the Forest by Alicia Klepeis.We are looking for a Senior Editor who can come up with great new ideas and formats, find exciting authors, manage multiple books at once, train junior members of staff, and be capable of getting poo jokes into even the most serious of topics. They must have a strong visual eye and will work closely with our designers.As we’re a small team this will be a hands-on and varied role, with a chance to shape the direction of our young imprint. The successful candidate must be an experienced children’s non-fiction editor capable of working effectively in a busy environment and managing schedules and budgets. They must have a good commercial brain, knowledge of the international book market and a willingness to challenge the status quo.Creative applications are encouraged! Key tasks<ul><li>Coming up with new book ideas</li><li>Managing multiple titles at once</li><li>Training junior members of staff</li><li>Finding and commissioning exciting expert authors</li><li>Presenting to sales and marketing teams.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Excellent editing skills</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Handy with a spreadsheet</li><li>Able to use Adobe InDesign </li><li>Knowledge of what makes kids tick!</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Had presenting skills</li><li>Had the ability to work well in a busy environment</li></ul> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qG7bNUFuCm84VLjb4EaWTEwxrRuFrp97/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">Please click here to read the full job description.</a>This is a full time, permanent role, and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Priddy Books

Senior editor, Neon Squid

Closing date for applications: 14th May at 11.59pmSalary: £30,750 - £36,400 (pro-rated for 3 days a week)Term: Part-time (3 days a week) permanent position Acquire books across the business marketing in this part-time publishing role with Bloomsbury Publishing.Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, special interest, professional and academic publishing, both digitally and in print. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and well-connected Commissioning Editor to work on a new growth phase for our business and management list, under the Bloomsbury Business imprint. The role is within the Special Interest division. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established imprint with an extensive backlist, at a time when the list is looking to expand in terms of the numbers of books commissioned and the subject areas in which it publishes. The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices.Reporting to the Publisher, the Commissioning Editor will acquire books across the business market, including those aimed at professional, MBA, and Executive Education audiences, as well as senior practitioners or sector experts.  Topics will include marketing and branding, HR issues such as coaching and reward management, creativity, sustainability, smart thinking, general leadership issues, and issues around artificial intelligence.The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 1 day office-based / 2 days home-based (or 3 days office-based if preferred).  Allocated office day for this role is: Tuesday. ResponsibilitiesCommissioning<ul><li>In conjunction with the Publisher, commission new products and manage backlist to ensure the list meets identified market needs. </li><li>Reviewing all incoming proposals (either unsolicited or from existing authors), developing a business case for publication (where suitable), and presenting prospective projects at editorial meetings.</li><li>Pitching new title and new edition proposals at acquisitions meetings</li><li>Draw up and negotiate contracts with authors and agents, working with Bloomsbury’s own contracts team.</li><li>Manage initial budgets and schedules for commissioned projects.</li></ul>Editorial<ul><li>Work closely with authors and their agents, to advise on manuscript development.</li><li>Undertake structural editing and shaping of manuscripts, ensuring an appropriate ‘voice’ for the target audience.</li><li>Work closely with the editorial team to ensure products publish on time and within budget.</li><li>Provide guidance to the Editorial Assistant to ensure all tasks relating to specific titles are being met.</li><li>Handover of manuscript to desk editor on schedule and with sufficient guidance on budgets, copyediting and design.</li><li>Use, maintain and update company-wide data management and digital asset management systems relating to all titles.</li><li>Write Advanced Information sheets, cover copy and assist Marketing where necessary in the promotion of all titles.</li></ul>Internal relationships<ul><li>Work closely with publicity and marketing colleagues to ensure effective delivery of publicity and marketing plans, and promotion for authors and agents.</li><li>Present the books to the UK and US offices as required, liaising with the relevant sales, marketing and publicity teams as necessary.</li></ul>List development<ul><li>Maintaining solid market awareness in order to identify publishing opportunities: researching through Nielsen TCM, monitoring market trends and competitor activity, developing a network of external contacts and attending conferences and events as required.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining good relationships with a wide range of authors and agents, to ensure submission of new title ideas, and timely delivery of manuscripts.</li><li>Attendance at conferences, events and launches to sell books and meet potential authors.</li></ul>External relationships<ul><li>Work closely with the authors on any events, ensuring any promotional materials or stock issues are in hand to match any specific timetables.</li><li>Maintain and encourage relationships with any relevant third parties – awards organisers, event hosts, industry associations, membership bodies, etc.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience Organisational Skills<ul><li>Exceptional organisational, time management and prioritisation skills</li><li>Strong project management and multi-tasking skills</li><li>Stays calm under pressure</li></ul>Industry experience<ul><li>Exceptional knowledge of the business publishing market, and the key players within it.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills – working with authors, agents, in house and external colleagues.</li><li>Experience in trade and professional book publishing, with a measurable track record of commissioning successful books.</li><li>Ability to negotiate effectively – contracts, schedules, editorial conflicts.</li><li>Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Excellent proofreading and copy-editing skills, with the ability to write strong sales copy and blurbs.</li></ul>Processes and systems<ul><li>Experience in budget management and working with complex P&amp;Ls.</li><li>Extensive experience with using Biblio.</li><li>Good awareness and experience of eBooks and digital opportunities, along with some knowledge of XML workflow systems.</li><li>Exceptional organisational, time management and prioritisation skills</li></ul> Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our URL detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Tuesday 14th May 2024. Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. 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.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Commissioning editor, Business (part-time)

Closing date: 12th May 2024Salary: £32,700 - £40,000 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. Do you understand what makes a great story? Are you interested in creating bestsellers?We’re looking for the very best talent to join our editorial team – from both within publishing and beyond.Bookouture is the UK’s fastest growing digital publisher, and part of Hachette UK. We have grown rapidly over the last twelve years to a team of 54 people, we have sold over 70 million commercial fiction and non-fiction books to readers worldwide, and 2023 was a record-breaking year for us. Off the back of this incredible success, we’re excited to be growing our editorial team. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Acquiring new talent – Honing agent relationships and ensuring you are pursuing high-potential submissions and authors, and generating exciting IP ideas to bring the best new talent to the list with a focus on tapping into global bestselling trends in commercial fiction.</li><li>Editorial collaboration – Working with authors on concepts and editorial to ensure page-turning and intriguing reads.</li><li>Exemplary publishing – Maximising revenue for our authors by creating attention-grabbing, persuasive and search-optimised packages and descriptions.</li><li>Monitoring performance – Constantly reviewing the success of your books by checking sales data, and leading conversations on your titles with the wider team, making changes to optimise where needed.</li><li>Author management – Managing a list of authors across the whole publishing process and providing exemplary author care, including regular and timely communication.</li></ul> Who we're looking for<ul><li>You’re a creative person with a passion for stories, able to spot trends and understand what makes a reader tick.</li><li>You use data to inform your work, and love using your analytical brain to understand what’s working and what could be done better.</li><li>You’re a strong communicator, capable of building good relationships and unafraid of having challenging conversations when needed.</li><li>You have a relentless focus on results, and on getting our books to the broadest possible readership. You’re agile and reactive, thriving on change and taking risks.</li><li>You will be invested in diversifying our business, making our books as diverse as the range of readers we aim to reach.</li><li>You may have a background in working on commercial fiction in a publishing role, but this is not essential if you can demonstrate that you have all of the other skills that we’re looking for.</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>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Commissioning editor

Closing date: 9th May 2024Salary: £32,500 - £40,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you a successful, ambitious, and experienced non-fiction editor or commissioner? Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and commercial team?Headline was founded in 1986 with a single promise at its heart: to publish the books people want to read. Sometimes, the simplest ideas are the best.Headline has spent over three decades creating bestsellers and our passion for the commercial means we are home to some of the UK’s biggest-selling authors and continue to invest in new talent with stellar sales potential. The Non-fiction team publishes a host of bestselling authors and national treasures across a wide spectrum, including mega celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Perry, Pamela Anderson and legendary bassist Flea; sports stars like Ben Stokes, Warren Gatland and Paul Merson; British TV talent including Carol Vorderman and the comedians James Acaster and Ivo Graham; politicians including former PM Theresa May and Liz Cheney; and the award-winning Number One bestselling journalist and memoirist, Bryony Gordon. Headline is seeking a commissioning editor / senior commissioning editor to acquire across a range of dynamic subject areas, including celebrity and the best journalism.We’re looking for an ideas-led commissioner with a focus on sport, pop culture and lifestyle to join our team. You’ll have the exciting ownership of building a list of successful, bestselling titles from the ground up, with our support.  Who we're looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone to commission in the areas of sport, pop-culture, professional memoirs, current affairs, social media trends and lifestyle.</li><li>A commissioning editor or senior commissioning editor (depending on experience) who is motivated by success, has a reputation for driving their books to the top of the charts, has an impeccable network of contacts, and can develop and execute IP ideas of their own, as well as attracting the very best agented submissions.</li><li>You will also have the opportunity to work alongside the Publishing Director and Deputy Publishing Director in shaping some of our major celebrity acquisitions. </li><li>IP development is a core priority for Headline Non-fiction and we are excited to hear your ideas and help you find the right authors to execute them.</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> We are a close-knit, ambitious team with a reputation for outstanding author care and a mission to make our list as profitable as possible.<blockquote>'One of the best things about working at Headline Non-Fiction is the huge scope. As a team we publish across all non-fiction genres and there is ample opportunity to flex your creative streak as part of your commissioning. If you enjoy a challenge and are keen to work with an open and dynamic team, look no further!' Holly Purdham, Assistant Editor Headline Non-Fiction</blockquote><blockquote>'At Headline Non-Fiction you’ll be joining a supportive, creative and ambitious team where you’ll be encouraged to thrive as a commissioner. It is an exciting time for the team as we expand our commissioning across all areas of non-fiction. If you’re looking for an energetic and dynamic place to work you’ve come to the right place!'Bianca Bexton, Senior Commissioning Editor, Headline Non-Fiction</blockquote> 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>

Commissioning editor / senior commissioning editor

Closing date: 9th May 2024Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London, Bristol, or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. If you're an ambitious commissioner passionate about commercial narrative non-fiction with a fresh approach, this role could be for you. Part of the Little, Brown Book Group, Robinson is a leading non-fiction imprint home to million-copy bestsellers, must-reads and books that make things happen. The narrative list is in an exciting period of growth and publishes books that illuminate extraordinary life stories, lead cultural conversations, open doors to big subjects and entertain along the way. From fresh perspectives in pop culture, nature and true crime, to powerful memoir and talking-point ideas, this is the commercial heartland of Robinson. 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 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.We're seeking a dynamic, creative, commercial Senior Commissioning Editor/ Editorial Director of narrative non-fiction to cover a period of parental leave at Little, Brown's Robinson imprint.  What you'll be doing<ul><li>Working within a collaborative, supportive and successful team, you will be an enthusiastic champion of your books from conception through to publication and beyond – collaborating closely with marketing, publicity, sales and rights. </li><li>You will have strong relationships within the industry and be proactive in seeking out new projects, both via literary agents and more widely. </li><li>Day-to-day, you’ll be handling agent/author care and delivering books on time and on budget, but the role also requires your own ideas and contacts for commissioning and acquiring titles of distinction that are fresh, commercial and relevant, while working with existing Robinson authors and ensuring a profitable list is delivered.</li></ul> Who we're looking for<ul><li>If you're an ambitious commissioner who is passionate about commercial narrative non-fiction with a fresh approach, this role could be for you. </li><li>We’re looking for someone who is strong at steering books editorially (with exemplary author care and attention to detail), but also someone capable of motivating the teams around them and driving commercial success. </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>

Senior commissioning editor / editorial director (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 17th May 2024Salary: £27,000Hours: The role is full-time (35 hours per week). We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised editorial assistant to join our friendly Study Skills and Social Work team. Bloomsbury Academic publish high-quality print and digital resources for the higher education market globally. Supporting the Commissioning Editor and Publisher, the Editorial Assistant will have the opportunity to work on a variety of market-leading textbooks and digital learning resources for university-level students, supporting on all aspects of the publishing process from new proposals through to publication. This is an ideal role for a talented individual who is keen to develop their career in publishing. Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the team to meet annual commissioning, publishing and profitability targets</li><li>Helping to coordinate and develop textbooks and digital resources through all stages of the publishing process</li><li>Liaising with authors and academic advisors, and colleagues across editorial, production, marketing, sales and digital</li><li>Using publishing systems to set up titles and manage editorial processes</li><li>Assisting in the editorial workflow for digital content, including using content management systems</li><li>Conducting course, competitor and other market research </li><li>Managing the peer review process for proposals and draft manuscripts</li><li>Assessing and preparing manuscripts for handover to production</li><li>Checking content for third-party material and arranging copyright permissions</li><li>Briefing cover designs and writing cover copy</li><li>Dealing with queries and checking proofs for titles in production</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience The ideal applicant for this role will be able to demonstrate that they are:<ul><li>Organised with excellent prioritisation skills</li><li>Able to balance a varied workload effectively</li><li>An excellent communicator (written and verbal)</li><li>Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and external contacts</li><li>Meticulous in their attention to detail and accuracy </li><li>Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude</li><li>Able to work well as part of a team and independently</li><li>Good at finding solutions to problems and using their initiative</li><li>Numerate, with experience of using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel</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: Wednesdays and ThursdaysAs 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) via the 17th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.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.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>

18 Editorial / Writing / Storytelling Opportunities