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Closing date for applications: 1 September 2025 at 12.00pm (noon)Salary: £27,000 pro rataContract: 6-month graduate scheme – with pathway to a permanent roleCompany: Seahorse EnvironmentalLocation: London (hybrid working)Start Date: September 2025 Do you care about climate and social justice? Learn how to build campaigns and shape policy to create real-world impact.Seahorse Environmental is a fast-growing, award-winning communications consultancy tackling climate change, protecting nature, and accelerating the energy transition. We work across renewable energy, climate tech, nature restoration and environmental justice – building campaigns, shaping policy, and telling powerful stories about the challenges and solutions we face. We’ve worked with organisations like WWF, Octopus Energy, River Action and the OVO Foundation to create real-world change on the journey to a net-zero, nature-positive future.If you care about climate, renewable energy, nature, and social justice – but aren’t sure how to break into the sector – this is for you. This six-month paid placement comes with full support, training, and a clear pathway into a permanent role. We’re not looking for a “perfect” CV – we want people who are passionate, eager to learn, and committed to making change happen. This opportunity is especially aimed at individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including those without prior experience in politics, environment, or communications. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Learn how political communications campaigns are developed and delivered</li><li>Contribute ideas to campaigns and PR strategies</li><li>Monitor political, media and environmental news</li><li>Research key policy issues and stakeholders</li><li>Draft blogs, press releases, social media posts and meeting notes</li><li>Attend team and client meetings</li><li>Participate in parliamentary events, roundtables and stakeholder meetings</li></ul> Who we're looking forSomeone who:<ul><li>Has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (any subject)</li><li>Is interested in politics, climate, or environmental change</li><li>Communicates clearly and respectfully (written and verbal, including on social media)</li><li>Works well in a team and asks questions when unsure</li><li>Has strong research and writing skills, and can summarise complex information</li><li>Is motivated to build a network in the environmental sector</li><li>Manages tasks responsibly and follows through</li><li>Brings a unique perspective or lived experience</li><li>Is a self-starter who can juggle different projects</li></ul> Additional informationAt Seahorse, you’ll gain hands-on experience, real responsibility, and the chance to work with people who genuinely care about the environment – and about each other.<ul><li>Paid, full-time 6-month placement (£27,000 pro rata)</li><li>12.5 days annual leave (pro-rated)</li><li>Flexible public holidays (swap for religious or cultural festivals)</li><li>1.5 “Cause Days” per year for volunteering or activism</li><li>Interest-free travel/cycling loans</li><li>Hybrid working (mix of in-office and remote)</li><li>Prayer/quiet room in the office</li><li>Step-free office access</li></ul> To apply, please send the following to the email listed on our website via the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>A completed <a href="https://www.seahorseenvironmental.co.uk/s/Seahorse-graduate-role.docx" target="_blank">short application form</a> </li><li>A completed <a href="https://www.seahorseenvironmental.co.uk/s/Seahorse-equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form-c6x2.docx" target="_blank">Equality &amp; Diversity Monitoring form</a></li></ul>No cover letter required – CV optional. The monitoring form is for reporting only and will not be used in selection. If you would like an informal chat about the role prior to applying please contact the email on our website to arrange a call.Key dates: Interviews - early September 2025 (includes a timed written task – adjustments available), start date - flexible from mid-September 2025 We particularly welcome applications from: Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people; people from low-income or working-class backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and first-generation university graduates.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Deadline for applications: 14th September 2025 Do you have a story that needs to be told? Writers of colour can apply for this scholarship to transform life experience and true stories into memoirs and non-fiction.The Breakthrough Scholarship for memoir &amp; narrative non-fiction writers of colour will award one talented writer a free place on our 'Writing Memoir &amp; Narrative Non-Fiction' course. Turn your life experience or the true story that fascinates you into a compelling book, with expert Zoom teaching, workshops and tutorials from award-winning author Wyl Menmuir. EligibilityThe scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity: East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.Applicants must also fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. Terms &amp; conditions<ul><li>Applicants to the breakthrough scholarship for memoir &amp; narrative non-fiction writers of colour must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship place on the relevant course and not for other fee-paying places on the course</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent</li></ul> Ready to apply?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to apply with the first 3,000 words of the memoir or narrative non-fiction book you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file in the application below). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.The breakthrough scholarship for memoir &amp; narrative non-fiction writers of colour will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply. Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon. The deadline for applications is Sunday 14 September, and we will respond to applicants by Thursday 18 September.Please include in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access. &nbsp;

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Closing date for applications: 31 August 2025Salary: £27,500, plus bonus and benefits Are you passionate about book publishing and eager to start your editorial career in a creative environment? Do you have a passion for lifestyle subjects and thrive in a dynamic and energetic setting?&nbsp;DK LIFE specialises in books about all things lifestyle: from gardening and food &amp; drink, to health, self-help &amp; wellbeing, and home &amp; handicrafts . Our programme – published in the UK and around the world –&nbsp;is the home of a wonderful family of authors including Rachel Barr, Mary Berry, Daisy Buchanan, Jamie Butterworth, Monty Don, Julius Fiedler, Dominic Franks, Caroline Idiens, Asma Khan, Christina Kynigos, Rhiannon Lambert, Katie Piper, and Pollyanna Wilkinson. It's an exciting time to join our growing division, as we expand our colour and narrative non-fiction lists with brilliant books that help readers live their best lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;We’re seeking someone who is enterprising, enthusiastic, and determined to make an impact in this busy administrative and editorial support role.&nbsp; You will have a keen eye for detail, be adept at juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, be skilled at problem-solving, and work quickly, efficiently, and accurately. You will also&nbsp;be proactive, agile, and able to manage your own workload.&nbsp;Although this role is admin-based, you will have the opportunity to contribute to new ideas meetings, and the development of acquisitions. Working from the office a minimum of 3 days a week, you’ll get the chance to learn from and collaborate with colleagues in every department and discipline. If successful, you will join a team that supports your on-the-job learning, development, and wider training needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into the world of lifestyle publishing and make a meaningful impact in books that will be enjoyed by readers around the world for years to come. Responsibilities<ul><li>Providing administrative and editorial support for the senior team&nbsp; </li><li>Assisting with the management and delivery of frontlist, backlist, and prospective titles</li><li>Proofreading and copyediting</li><li>Researching opportunities and preparing pitches</li><li>Liaising with authors, agents, and colleagues worldwide</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Detail-focused, methodical, and highly organised </li><li>Calm under pressure and able to multitask </li><li>A confident communicator, whether on the phone, on screen, via email, or in person </li><li>A team player who asks the right questions and is eager to&nbsp; get involved </li><li>Keen to engage with established systems, workflows, and processes – and improve them wherever possible</li></ul> Additional informationTo apply, please submit your most recent CV and a cover letter by midnight on Sunday 31 August 2025.&nbsp;Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. As part of your cover letter, please answer one or both of the following questions in a total of 300 words or less:&nbsp;<ul><li>Which of your lifestyle interests and pastimes would make a good topic for a book, and why? </li><li>Tell us about an existing title within DK LIFE that really inspires you.&nbsp;</li></ul>We are eager to see your own unique voice and talent, not the words generated by an AI tool. Please refrain from using AI in this application. DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Editorial assistant - DK LIFE

Closing date for applications: 29 August 2025Salary: Starting from £27,000&nbsp; Kickstart your editorial career in children's publishing by gaining hands-on experience bringing captivating stories to life for young readers.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Books is one of the leading children’s publishers in the UK, dedicated to immersing children of all ages in diverse and creative reading experiences, encouraging a lifelong love of reading. Founded in 1998, it has a record of continuously strong sales, prestigious awards, and numerous high quality and bestselling titles and series. Much-loved authors and illustrators include Lauren Roberts (Powerless), A. F. Steadman (Skandar and the Unicorn Thief), Ben Miller (The Night I Met Father Christmas), Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet (Supertato), Benji Davies (The&nbsp;Storm Whale) and many more. Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Books won Children’s Publisher of the Year at the 2023 British Book Awards.The S&amp;S Children’s publishing team is looking for an editorial assistant. Reporting to the editorial director for picture books and supporting the whole children’s editorial team, comprising the fiction, gallery kids, picture books and pre-school lists, this is an exciting role for someone who loves children’s books and wants to work with authors and illustrators who will reach a wide audience. ResponsibilitiesThis role would involve close involvement in all editorial administration activities leading to publication across children’s titles, including (but not limited to):&nbsp;<ul><li>Managing divisional launch meetings and rights catalogues</li><li>Running reports and checking sales data</li><li>Developing and maintaining content on the databases</li><li>Divisional diary management</li><li>Organising author publication gifts</li><li>Organising schedules for fairs and overseas trips.</li></ul>There are also creative responsibilities, including:&nbsp;<ul><li>Reading submissions, reading and assessing manuscripts</li><li>Shadowing senior editors on select projects</li><li>Copyediting and proofreading</li><li>Writing illustration briefs</li><li>Writing effective sales and back cover copy</li><li>Maintaining best-in-class metadata</li><li>Briefing and managing freelancers and liaising with authors and agents</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A can-do attitude, ability to take initiative and thrive in a busy and varied role</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with an exceptional grasp of spelling and grammar, and a meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Be a keen team player with an ability to interact at all levels, who can understand and respond to team needs, shifting priorities, and work collaboratively to meet deadlines</li><li>This role doesn’t require prior publishing experience, but someone who is passionate about children’s books, eager to learn and excited to take the first step in their publishing career</li></ul> Additional informationPlease apply with a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role via the 'Apply' button.Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon &amp; Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon &amp; Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the&nbsp;Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof. Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Editorial assistant (children's division)

Closing date for applications: 10 September 2025Salary: £27,000Location: The role can be fully office based or hybrid. The candidate must be based in the UK with a minimum of 2 days per week in person at our central London offices. The role will require some flexible hours to attend book events in the evenings or weekends with time off in lieu. Are you passionate about global affairs and looking to break into the publishing industry? Join an independent non-fiction publisher and gain hands-on experience shaping impactful books from manuscript to publication.Hurst is an independently owned and run non-fiction press based in London but publishing globally. We produce approximately 90 new titles per year in the fields of history, politics, sociology, war studies, and religion, building on our strengths in African, Asian, East European, and Middle East Studies. We aim to publish books that add meaningfully to conversations or start new ones. Although we are a small publishing house, we consistently achieve coverage for our books in mainstream outlets including the BBC, The Guardian,&nbsp;Financial Times, and&nbsp;The Sunday Times.&nbsp;In the past year, our titles have been shortlisted for the following prestigious international awards: Orwell Prize,&nbsp;Los Angeles Times&nbsp;Book Prize,&nbsp;Financial Times Best Business Book Award, André Simon Food &amp; Drink Awards, Bread &amp; Roses Radical Publishing Award, Gladstone History Prize, and the Templer Book Prize for Military History.We’re looking for a diligent editorial assistant to join our dynamic team at our offices in historic Somerset House in central London. This is an exciting opportunity for a bookworm with a strong interest in global current affairs, in the early stages of their publishing career. The chosen candidate will play an essential role in helping editors get manuscripts into production, working closely with them on a wide range of books at different stages of the editorial process. As we are a small team, there will also be ample opportunity to gain insight into and work closely with other departments, from sales to publicity.&nbsp;You will report directly to our commissioning editor and will play an essential role at every stage of editorial, assisting on both general-interest and academic books. ResponsibilitiesKey elements of the role will include:<ul><li>Editorial skills (proofreading, copy-editing, typesetting preparation)</li><li>Assisting with academic peer review and jacket copy</li><li>Author management</li><li>Metadata skills</li><li>Editorial research for commissioning (diversity projects, reading proposals, etc.)</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable knowledge and interest in history and global current affairs</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a good eye for detail</li><li>Outstanding levels of organisation and capacity for independent work</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to learn fast in a small team</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office</li><li>Undergraduate degree (BA or equivalent level)</li><li>Foreign-language proficiency would be beneficial, but is not essential</li></ul> Additional informationPlease note: we can only consider candidates with the permanent right to work in the UK.To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to our commissioning editor, Alice Clarke via the 'Apply' button. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and sent an editorial test by September 18th for interviews the week commencing September 29th. 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.

Hurst Publishers

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 27 August 2025Salary: Basic salary per annum starting from&nbsp;£32,156Location: LeedsReports to: Programme information managerDepartment: Content managementJob Grade:&nbsp;P2 Calling editorial pros with a passion for TV! Craft compelling synopses that help audiences discover their next favourite show.Content management is responsible for supporting content delivery across the portfolio: linear, streaming and listings services. We support live events, platform/content launches and the management of access services. The department is business critical and needs to meet changing business demands. The programme information team is responsible for publishing TV listings, electronic programme guides (EPGs) and streaming metadata for all Channel 4 channels.The role is focused on collating and editing programme information that abides by the department’s editorial policy and can be published across EPGs, TV listings and streaming platforms for all Channel 4 channels, and managing the publication of information in relevant systems. Responsibilities<ul><li>Editing high-quality, well-written, accurate programme information and metadata for streaming platforms, the Listings site and EPGs</li><li>Ensuring that content is consistent with the department’s editorial policy</li><li>Publication and ownership of listings and/or EPGs including publication of schedules, synopses and updates, while meeting regular deadlines</li><li>Management and publication of editorial metadata for streaming platforms</li><li>Managing the workload efficiently and meeting regular, strict publication deadlines</li><li>Working flexibly, and completing any last-minute changes accurately and promptly</li><li>Liaising with internal stakeholders and external contacts, and performing tasks to support the collective efforts of the Programme Information team</li><li>Developing and adapting to responsibilities as the role changes with the ever-changing industry trends</li><li>Developing a good understanding of C4 systems and applications</li><li>This role will be responsible for editorial metadata on content commissioned from all Channel 4 locations</li><li>Working independently and building relationships with the department and stakeholders</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceTechnical &amp; professional skills<ul><li>Accuracy, excellent standards of writing and grammar, keen attention to detail, and the initiative to self-manage are all essential</li><li>An aptitude for different types of software and programmes is important. The ability to embrace technology is essential as the job requires data input across a variety of systems</li><li>A questioning mind and awareness of sensitivities regarding programme content are also key</li><li>A flexible approach to work and an ability to work well under pressure, to short-term deadlines, and to balance competing priorities are vital</li><li>Demonstrable editorial awareness</li><li>Experience of working on websites in an editorial or technical role is an advantage</li><li>Knowledge of relevant compliance and rights issues is beneficial</li></ul>Autonomy/judgement/decision making<ul><li>Self-motivated with a hands-on approach</li><li>A flexible approach to work and an ability to prioritise tasks are vital</li></ul>Relationship management<ul><li>Able to build new relationships across multiple locations</li><li>Can tactfully and diplomatically extract information from colleagues</li><li>Proven interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work well as part of a team and remain calm under pressure and the confidence to deal with colleagues at all levels around the organisation</li></ul>Complexity/problem solving<ul><li>Demonstrable initiative</li></ul>Business impact/strategic perspective<ul><li>Able to assimilate information quickly, be flexible to business demands and be open to changes in the role’s needs</li><li>An appreciation of the role of listings, EPGs and programme information, and their influence on viewers</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.

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Programme information editor

Closing date: 19th August 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based in Sheffield (+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 for an organised and proactive individual to join our stellar and expanding editorial team.&nbsp;With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.Hodder &amp; Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Working on the Hodder Fiction list, especially focussing on the commercial women’s fiction titles, you will be working on a range of authors such as Lucy Score, Liz Tomforde, Meghan Quinn, Holly Bourne and Riley Sager. This is an excellent opportunity to be a key part of a team that publishes globally-recognised names, as well as brands of the future. Working alongside the executive publisher and deputy publishing director, you’ll be responsible for providing editorial and administrative support to the editorial team in the acquisition and production of new titles, as well as assist with all aspects of administration and co-ordination and the driving of the publishing programme.The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting at every step in the publication process, from manuscript delivery to final print/eBook files, and will be able to offer exceptional author care. What you'll be doingThe role will cover a range of editorial and administrative responsibilities, including:<ul><li>working closely with production department to keep books on the critical path</li><li>liaising with authors and agents, and providing excellent author care</li><li>briefing freelancers, checking their work and collating corrections</li><li>updating systems and managing metadata</li><li>copywriting and assisting with jacket briefs</li><li>acting as the main point of contact internally between the editorial, art and production teams for allocated projects</li><li>maintaining the submissions log</li><li>organising meetings and taking minutes</li><li>managing purchase orders and payments</li><li>sending out advance copies</li><li>assisting with the general day-to-day running of a busy editorial team</li><li>championing our books and authors internally and externally, and getting involved in all parts of the publishing process</li></ul>You will also assist in reading and reviewing fiction manuscripts and writing reading reports. Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for a proactive, highly organised and confident candidate who is ready to hit the ground running.</li><li>You should be a real team player with meticulous attention to detail, a can-do and enthusiastic attitude, and a genuine interest in your own learning and development in this role.</li><li>As this is a busy and dynamic list, you will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to manage your time effectively, prioritise and work well under pressure, and to work well as part of a large team.</li><li>A demonstrable, clear and tangible passion and enthusiasm for commercial fiction in all its forms is crucial.</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio is a bonus, but not essential.</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;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Closing date for applications: 21 August 2025Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 per annumReporting to:&nbsp;Publishing director, Ithaka PressLocation:&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Imprint:&nbsp;General non-fiction&nbsp; Are you interested in general non-fiction publishing? Are you energised by books that start conversations, spark change and take you on journeys?Bonnier Books UK is looking for an assistant to work across our general non-fiction, including our serious non-fiction imprint, Ithaka, our commercial non-fiction list, Blink, our lifestyle and wellbeing list, LEAP.The ideal candidate would be an open, energetic, detail-oriented team-player with a passion for books and an enthusiasm for a wide range of non-fiction, as well as an interest in current affairs, history, memoir and non-fiction with a prize-winning potential.This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of a collaborative publishing team, where you’ll find out first-hand how the book-making process works and have the opportunity to work with big-name and brand authors. This role will suit candidates who are excellent communicators and strong team players, who are full of ideas and love driving them through to fruition.If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee the scheduling and editorial critical paths to ensure publication runs to schedule</li><li>Manage freelance copy editors and proof-readers, taking in corrections and working with editorial team to manage changes and update manuscripts</li><li>Assist with setting titles up on Biblio</li><li>Report on submissions and contribute to discussions about potential new title acquisitions</li><li>Minuting team meetings and divisional meetings</li><li>Attend editorial and wider divisional meetings</li><li>Invoice processing</li><li>Implement and utilise all relevant editorial checklists</li><li>Acting as a point of contact for author queries, resolving problems and answering questions promptly and accurately</li><li>Liaising with other members of the non-fiction team as well as colleagues from other departments such as production, design, marketing, and sales</li><li>Assist in securing endorsements for all titles</li><li>Send out proof and finished copies to authors, agents and media contacts</li><li>Update reviews on Biblio for titles both pre-and post-publication</li><li>Writing and editing marketing and cover copy and product descriptions, where appropriate</li><li>Assisting with the development of new book projects by conducting market research</li><li>Additional administrative duties, as required</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>An ambitious and creative self-starter with a passion for books</li><li>An interest in learning and developing editorial skills within a fast-paced and outward-looking department</li><li>Interest in the areas of the market where Ithaka, Blink and LEAP publish</li><li>Ability to manage jobs from inception to completion to the highest standard</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Excellent organisation and time management</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages</li><li>Previous editorial experience is not essential</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>&nbsp;If you are interested in this role, please apply through our website via the 'Apply' button. We look forward to hearing from you.&nbsp; 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.

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Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Editorial assistant, non-fiction

Closing date: 31st August 2025 The HW Fisher novel-writing scholarship will award one talented writer of colour a free place on our&nbsp;three-month <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-your-novel-three-months-london-0925" target="_blank">Writing Your Novel</a> course with teaching in London.This hugely popular course features direct input from our literary agent team and top publishers. Teaching sessions and workshops will be led by critically acclaimed author Charlotte Mendelson, they will take place weekly on Tues evenings in the Curtis Brown offices located in central London (16 September 2025 to 5 January 2026).This scholarship is funded by top London chartered accountancy firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hwfisher.co.uk/" target="_blank">HW Fisher</a>. The CBC team are hugely grateful to HW Fisher who have been providing a writing bursary for writers of limited financial means on our writing courses since 2016.This scholarship is part of the<a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme" target="_blank"> Breakthrough Writers' Programme</a>, an initiative designed to break down barriers to entry for under-represented writers.&nbsp;We are keen to promote diversity in our student groups and to find a writer through this programme who we might not otherwise have heard from.If you have the desire to write, a great idea and a compelling voice, and if you’re without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course, this scholarship opportunity is for you. ELIGIBILITY<ul><li>The scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.</li><li>Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity:<ul><li>East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.</li></ul></li></ul>Applicants must also fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form.Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS<ul><li>Applicants to&nbsp;the HW Fisher Novel-Writing Scholarship must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your financial circumstances and the reason you deserve the scholarship.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship place on the relevant course and not for other fee-paying places on the course.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> READY?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to send us the first 3,000 words of a novel in progress, with a one-page synopsis, and to fill out our application form.&nbsp;Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.The HW Fisher Novel-Writing Scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 31 August 2025, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 4 September 2025. If you encounter any problems during the application process or have any more questions about the courses, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk" target="_blank">help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk</a>&nbsp;for assistance.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

HW Fisher novel-writing scholarship for writers of colour

Closing date for applications:&nbsp;Monday 18 August 2025Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 (depending on skills and experience plus bonus and benefits) Are you passionate about commercial fiction and eager to take the next step in your publishing career? Canelo is looking for a dedicated assistant editor to join it's thriving fiction team.With the recent acquisition by DK, this is an incredibly exciting time to join our team. You will have the fantastic opportunity to support Canelo in bringing an exciting and varied list of books to market.You'll be at the heart of our publishing process, and get to work across a variety of fiction genres, focusing on our popular crime list. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, who is able to juggle admin and creative tasks with ease.If you want to build upon your love for commercial fiction and are eager to learn a lot about successfully publishing across a variety of genres, formats and territories,&nbsp;please apply with your most recent CV and cover letter! Responsibilities<ul><li>Desk editing, which involves booking and checking the work of freelance editors and proofreaders</li><li>Overseeing the cover design process from briefing through to production</li><li>Creating and maintaining metadata for a large number of titles</li><li>Communicating with authors and agents regarding edits, covers, and other updates, ensuring they feel supported and informed</li><li>Ensuring all projects adhere to the critical path</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceOur ideal candidate is a real self-starter, who can bring creativity to the role with good copy writing and cover design ability, so a solid understanding of publishing and desk editing is essential. You will be organised and confident in communicating with internal teams and external stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to bring ideas to editorial, cover, and launch meetings and comment on potential acquisitions. Additional informationWe have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>60% discount on company books</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish - subject to certain criteria)</li><li>Shopping discounts</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad (subject to certain criteria being met)</li><li>We plant a tree for every new employee to our business!</li></ul>DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.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 or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.booktradeentrysupport.org" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code. DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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