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Closing date for applications: 2nd December 2025Salary: Starting from £56,500 p.a. full-time equivalent (depending on experience)Contract type: 10-month fixed term contract with a view to extending, part time hours will be considered Join Bloomsbury's exciting new imprint, discovering fresh voices and shaping stories that captivate readers while driving the growth of a dynamic science fiction and fantasy list.A really exciting opportunity to head up the newest star in the Bloomsbury constellation: the Bloomsbury Archer list. The Bloomsbury Archer imprint, launched in 2025, already boasts multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, Waterstones Books of the Month and more. Building on Bloomsbury’s heritage as a genre heavyweight, the imprint covers the full spectrum of commercial science fiction and fantasy (SFF) fiction including fantasy, science fiction, speculative romance, horror and mythological retellings. Authors include brands such as Samantha Shannon and Alan Moore, Paul Tremblay, super-star Alex Aster, #1 bestselling debut Brittney Arena, historical fantasy master Natasha Siegel, and forthcoming authors Sarah Mughal Rana, Sam Beckbessinger and Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson amongst others.The successful candidate will lead and deliver on the established Bloomsbury Archer strategy, seeking out new publishing opportunities in line with this, as well as delivering on the potential of the existing list (developing upcoming talent alongside leading brands). With a keen understanding of reader/fan behaviour in the genre, they will be part of developing the imprint in its second year. They will commission and publish selectively as well as profitably for a small list across a range of commercial genre fiction. This person will have a range of skills from developmental editorial and commissioning to intrapersonal, strategic and organisational. They will bring and continue to develop outstanding author/agent relationships. They will demonstrate an expert and insightful knowledge of the market and where it is heading. They will inspire confidence and bring other staff and departments with them on delivering the list strategy. They will help lead and foster a culture of professionalism, excellence and success, and help junior colleagues develop their skillset. They will help the head of Bloomsbury General manage the team and develop/implement key strategies for growth and success.Bloomsbury General is the commercial heart of Bloomsbury. Launched two and a half years ago, we publish fiction and non-fiction for readers seeking entertainment and escape, as much as challenge and inspiration. We are home to Stuart Turton, Laura Purcell, Sally Smith, the cast and creators of Ghosts, Penny Lancaster, Samantha Shannon, Alan Moore, Brittney Arena, Ali McNamara, Katie Fforde, Alex Aster, Bal Khabra and many more. Responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver strategy for the division, as a member of the Bloomsbury General management team, ensuring growth targets are met</li><li>Deliver viable, creative, innovative publishing that is profitable, bestselling, prize-winning etc.</li><li>They will continue to progress the new list per strategic directives</li><li>Acquire selectively to strategy</li><li>Identify market trends and publishing opportunities, feeding these into any acquiring they do following the set strategy</li><li>Take the list’s books from pitch to publication and drive strategy for their publishing</li><li>Oversee publishing on the Bloomsbury Archer list, ensuring that critical path is kept to for their books</li><li>Review, develop, maintain and deliver profitable publishing of their books in line with divisional targets</li><li>Manage an assistant editor</li><li>Maintain team spirit and positivity and set expectations for the highest standards from team members across the division</li><li>Communicate confidently with a network of authors, agents and media and keep colleagues on side and work effectively under pressure</li><li>Be scrupulous and dynamic, develop ideas into commercially successful projects and enjoy working as part of an ambitious, forward-thinking, mutually-respectful team. Deliver brilliant author care and support</li><li>Represent Bloomsbury internally and externally in a respectful and professional manner</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Deep knowledge of the market and its fluctuations, ideally an SFF (and specifically fantasy) expert, with experience of the subscription/specials market and genre-specific retailers</li><li>Has strong relationships with agents</li><li>Extensive editorial experience in commercial SFF publishing, ideally across major brands and new launches</li><li>Managerial experience</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a c10-month fixed term contract with a view to extending. Part time hours will be considered. The role is based at our London office (50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP) on a hybrid-working pattern. You will be required to be in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays. For the rest of the week you can work from home or you can come into the office as you prefer.Please apply with a CV and covering letter 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 Tuesday 2nd of December 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. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. 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 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight - 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>Learning &amp; Development - Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal &amp; IPG Skills Hub</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Ride to Work Scheme</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li><li>EAP Advice and Counselling</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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Editorial director or publishing director, general division (FTC - 4 or 5 days per week)

Closing date for applications:&nbsp;19th November 2025Salary: £44,000 - £54,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Location: Salford, ManchesterContract type: Permanent, full-time&nbsp;Department: BBC SportJob band: D Lead storytelling at the heart of BBC Sport and create powerful features that uncover the human stories behind sports.BBC Sport is seeking a creative and experienced senior journalist to lead our Insight series within the Sport+ team. This role involves commissioning and delivering high-quality, long-read features, aimed at both UK and global audiences.Insight is a series dedicated to uncovering the human stories behind the sport. From exploring how a Premier League footballer rebuilt his confidence after a career-threatening injury, to revealing the personal sacrifices behind an Olympic gold medal, Insight pieces aim to get under the skin of athletes and the sporting world they inhabit. The successful candidate will lead this storytelling, commissioning and crafting features that are rich in character, emotion and perspective, content that resonates deeply with audiences and reflects the BBC’s commitment to thoughtful, high-quality journalism.You will balance writing your own pieces with guiding and commissioning others, ensuring all content is impactful, well-crafted, and editorially sound. You will also contribute to wider Sport+ projects, helping shape long-form and evergreen content from concept to delivery, and managing associated written output. This is a hybrid role based in Salford, with an approximate 70/30 split between office and remote working. Repsonsibliites<ul><li>Lead the Insight series by generating ideas, commissioning features, and overseeing delivery and promotion.</li><li>Write original long-form pieces and commission freelance contributors, including expert analysis and interviews with high-profile sports figures.</li><li>Develop clear briefs and provide editorial guidance to ensure all content meets BBC standards.</li><li>Work alongside Production Manager on the most efficient use of the budget, planning content to maintain consistent output.</li><li>Collaborate with the Sport+ and BBC Sport website teams on broader projects, contributing to ideation, production, and written content strategy.</li><li>Ensure content is engaging, timeless, and tailored for digital audiences, with strong performance across platforms and social media.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>A strong track record in writing and commissioning long-form journalism.</li><li>Excellent editorial judgement and a deep understanding of what makes a compelling feature.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of developing writers’ work through constructive feedback.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of digital platforms and audience engagement strategies.</li><li>A solid grounding in sports journalism, with the ability to make informed editorial decisions and a demonstrable passion for human-interest stories in sport and a commitment to quality storytelling.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience managing freelance budgets is desirable.</li></ul>This is a senior role, and we are seeking candidates with demonstrable experience in feature journalism. Please review the criteria carefully before applying. If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. &nbsp; We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent | Careers at the BBC

Senior journalist, Sport+ (Insight)

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.

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