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Closing date for applications: 16 October 2025Salary: Starting from £47,731Contract: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract or staff secondment Are you creative, collaborative and passionate about digital storytelling? This is your chance to help shape the Guardian's online presence across Instagram, TikTok and beyond.Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.We are now looking for a deputy social platforms editor to help us reach audiences where they are and tell original stories in native formats for Instagram, TikTok and beyond. In this role you'll pitch, create and optimise content that brings our journalism to life on social media – from breaking news clips to unique visual storytelling. You'll track trends, shape tone and style, and help us engage new audiences with high-quality, trusted reporting – and help with the day-to-day running of our major accounts. If you're creative, collaborative and passionate about digital storytelling, this is your chance to help shape the Guardian's presence on the world's biggest platforms. Responsibilities<ul><li>When deputising for the social platforms editor, you will be responsible for overseeing the day's editorial social media content off-platform focusing on Instagram and TikTok</li><li>As directed by the social platforms editor, you will create video, written and visual content for any of the Guardian's social platforms as required (primarily Instagram and TikTok) with the aim of engaging and informing a global audience</li><li>Pitch stories to the social platforms editor and contributing towards the planning, production, publishing and archiving of content across social channels</li><li>Work with colleagues to devise best practice, visual style, and tone of voice for social promotion, posts and videos</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Strong writing skills with a flair for summarising long, complex information into engaging and concise copy</li><li>Understanding of how to make text, photos, graphics and video work together visually on social media</li><li>Experience working with all major social media platforms, underpinned by a nuanced understanding of each platform's unique ecosystem, and how to optimise content performance for each platform</li><li>Understanding of the specific needs of social media audiences</li><li>Substantial experience editing video and producing and editing videos for social media from start to finish using Adobe Premiere</li><li>Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role</li></ul> How to applyTo apply, please upload your latest CV, an example of your work and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on <a href="mailto:sean.brinkley@theguardian.com" target="_blank">sean.brinkley@theguardian.com</a> to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Benefits at the GuardianYou'll have six weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and wellbeingWe want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships. We actively encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Asian or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or from other groups traditionally under-represented in the UK media.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

The Guardian Media Group

Deputy social platforms editor

Salary range: £35,000 - £40,000 per annumWorking pattern: This is a hybrid role; however, you will be expected to work a minimum of 3 days per week on-site at our studio in Shoreditch, London. Nexus Studios is looking for a treatment designer with visual research experience to join its London team on a permanent basis.Nexus Studios is a global creative studio working with award winning directors across animation, artful live-action and immersive to redefine the boundaries of entertainment. Our work has received accolades from BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy, Academy Awards to name a few. We work with the world’s leading cultural brands and have a deep rooted history in innovation, XR and crafted storytelling.You will work alongside our directors and producers to visualise ideas by creating impactful and engaging pitch and presentation materials, thinking creatively about presentation formats that are unexpected and stand out.With a broad knowledge of design, illustration, film, and animation, you will be keen to find visual references and a visual language that brings a treatment to life. You will have a passion for imagery and design, with the ability to understand and communicate ideas clearly. You will have a creative eye, and be looking for the opportunity to push the design language on each treatment.You’ll also be eager to champion, implement, and develop the company’s visual identity across branding, marketing, communications and more. You will enjoy collaborating with the pitch team, supporting work mainly in London but also in the US,&nbsp; and in having an active role in the creative marketing strategy. What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Treatment layout, design and output for pdf, print and online</li><li>Image research to support a director’s treatment in line with the client’s brief</li><li>Generating a wide range of decks for presentations and marketing needs</li><li>Maintaining brand graphics and materials across print and digital</li><li>Maintaining and evolving templates and brand guidelines</li><li>Supporting creation of digital marketing materials and updating website content</li></ul> What you’ll bring<ul><li>Good working knowledge of Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite, Acrobat, Keynote, Wordpress, Ai tools</li><li>An eye for layout, colour and typography</li><li>A stickler for detail</li><li>Creative background, design training or similar, with experience creating materials for print, motion and web</li><li>Experience optimising materials for output across print and digital</li><li>A self-starter who can work well in a fast-paced environment, with multiple projects and short deadlines</li><li>Strong organisation, communication and time management skills</li></ul>&nbsp;Why work for us?Nexus Studios is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We offer flexible working practices. We encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.What we can offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>Holiday leave increasing with each year's service by 1 day up to 28 days</li><li>Additional gifted days off between Christmas and New Year</li><li>Option to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year</li><li>Work from anywhere in the world for 2 weeks</li><li>Worldwide travel insurance for you and your family</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and pay</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Cycle 2 Work scheme</li><li>Season travel ticket loan</li><li>Perkbox &amp; BHN Extras</li><li>Eyecare contributions</li><li>Sabbatical</li></ul> Nexus Studios is proud to work with extraordinary talent as an equal opportunity employer. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, age, abilities or sexual preferences. Our recruitment process is merit-based, ensuring fair treatment to every applicant.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Nexus Studios

Treatment designer & visual researcher

Closing date for applications:&nbsp; 26th October 2025Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience plus a London Weighting allowance of&nbsp;£5,319. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Contract type: 10 month fixed term starting DecemberDepartment: Commissioning supportLocation: London Broadcasting House – hybrid (3 days per week in the office)Job band: B Bring your organisational skills, attention to detail, and diary management experience to the BBC and support the leaders at the heart of factual content.&nbsp;Join the BBC specialist factual commissioning team as a personal assistant, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting senior commissioners and ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced, high-profile department. Your organisational skills and proactive approach will help deliver outstanding content that connects with UK audiences.Be part of a collaborative and passionate team that champions creativity and innovation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and production partners, gaining insight into the commissioning process while developing your skills in a supportive and fast-moving environment. This is a great opportunity to grow your career at the heart of BBC content.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide proactive diary management and administrative support to at least three commissioners</li><li>Organise meetings, events, travel, and accommodation, ensuring effective use of time and resources</li><li>Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling sensitive and confidential information</li><li>Support the wider team with onboarding, expenses, purchase orders, and general office coordination</li><li>Collaborate with other PAs and commissioning coordinators to ensure seamless support across the department</li><li>Maintain efficient filing systems and manage communications, prioritising and responding as appropriate</li><li>Provide cover for other assistants and support for the head of genre when required</li><li>Carry out other administrative duties relevant to the department</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>You will have recent experience of working with and supporting senior staff at the BBC or a large organisation, this is recent experience of working as a personal assistant and diary manager to senior level managers</li><li>You will have a very high level of attention to detail and be comfortable with handling a large volume of work, juggling changing priorities and challenging deadlines</li><li>Ability to use own initiative and be proactive and manage own time and workload, dealing with specific queries as they arise</li><li>You will have experience of managing multiple diaries, working to multiple people balancing individual priorities. You will have experience of handling multiple and often conflicting requests calmly and effectively, regularly reprioritising your own and commissioners workload to ensure business objectives are achieved</li><li>You will have excellent organisation and planning skills and significant practical experience of gathering, reviewing and collating complex and confidential information</li><li>You will have experience of developing strong working relationships and of working within a busy team supporting the workload of other personal assistants with a positive and collegiate attitude</li><li>You will be reliable and enthusiastic with proven ability to work in a team environment as you will need to work flexibly and independently, be a collaborative team player, and demonstrate a proactive and positive can-do attitude</li><li>You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and be experienced in handling confidential information and understand the pressures and sensitivities of working in a sensitive corporate environment</li><li>You will have excellent IT skills and produce high quality documents and presentations with experience of Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint</li><li>Knowledge of and enthusiasm for BBC content (desirable but not essential)&nbsp;</li></ul> 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

Personal assistant, commissioning

Closing date: 2nd November 2025Salary: The starting salary for this role is £35,000.Contract type: This is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near London Bridge.&nbsp; This mid-level role is ideal for someone with significant experience in a children’s picture books editorial department.Nosy Crow is a multi-award-winning independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and creative individual to join the picture books editorial team as an Editor on a full-time basis. We are looking for someone eager to work in a fast-growing independent company that publishes many high-profile and award-winning authors and illustrators.&nbsp;The editor will&nbsp;work with the picture books creative team to create commercially focused, immaculate&nbsp;books&nbsp;to deadline across the frontlist and backlist, and provide editorial support for the department. You will provide high standards of care for authors and illustrators and liaise with other key areas of the business.Reporting to the publishing director, you will work particularly closely with the senior commissioning editor and the design department, and will be joining a dedicated, lively and vibrant editorial team. We are a small, close-knit team, and we value the experience and creative input that we can each provide to help shape our titles to be the best they can be. As such, you must be flexible, proactive and motivated, and able to use your own initiative to prioritise your workload. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, working across a range of titles and formats for young children. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Project-managing a range of titles from inception through to print, ensuring high editorial standards and attention to detail.</li><li>Project-managing the reissues and reformats programme, coming up with new ideas to reinvigorate the backlist and boost sales.</li><li>Working closely with authors, illustrators and agents, providing them with excellent care.</li><li>Assisting editors with proofreading and copy-editing books and catalogue copy.</li><li>Project-managing Americanisations with Nosy Crow Inc (our sister company) on time and to a high standard.</li><li>Managing schedules closely to deliver projects to brief, on time and on budget.</li><li>Liaising with other departments in Nosy Crow, working especially closely with design and production.</li><li>Reading and responding to submissions from literary and illustration agents and taking an active role in editorial meetings and creative brainstorms.</li><li>Providing general departmental support, including Biblio upkeep and management of titles going out of print.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Significant, proven experience in a children’s picture books editorial department.</li><li>Significant, proven experience managing multiple book projects independently (with support from senior colleagues) and&nbsp;working closely with authors and illustrators to create compelling picture books. </li><li>A real understanding of how words and pictures work together to tell a meaningful story.</li><li>Exceptional proofreading, copy-editing and copywriting skills.</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills, and the ability to prioritise in a busy and high-pressure environment.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creative flair.</li><li>A demonstrable passion for picture books.</li><li>Proven experience of spotting commercial stories and artwork and developing them into successful picture books.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of the picture book market, both in the UK and abroad.</li><li>Mastery of Biblio, or familiarity with a Biblio-type system and an ability to learn quickly.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li><li>Free fruit and snacks in the office</li><li>Moving day leave</li><li>Charitable/socially beneficial leave</li><li>Remote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Please email your CV, accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity, to Rhianna Sandford via the 'Apply' button with the subject heading Editor – Picture Books, telling us where you heard about the job.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;We ask that when submitting your covering letter, you authentically outline why you believe you are the perfect candidate for the advertised role, without&nbsp;the use of AI tools. We want to see your creativity shine through and gain an insight into who you are and what you can offer Nosy Crow. Using your own voice is the best way to express how you meet our selection criteria.The closing date for applications is Sunday the 2nd of November at midnight (UK time).Please let us know, if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK. Nosy Crow is a Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership.&nbsp;Applications are treated with due confidentiality.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

Editor - picture books

Closing date: 12th November 2025 at 10amSalary: £35,700 per annumContract: This is a permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week).Interviews: Interviews are currently scheduled for 19th November 2025. Do you have a strong appreciation for the role of philanthropy in the arts?Do you have experience developing and delivering individual giving and philanthropy strategies? If so, you could be our new head of philanthropy. Responsibilities<ul><li>The head of philanthropy will lead on day-to-day fundraising across individual giving, memberships, appeals and campaigns for Leeds Playhouse.</li><li>This role is central to building and sustaining a robust philanthropic programme, with a particular focus on developing a strong pipeline of mid- and high-level donors, cultivating and stewarding High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), and driving engagement through compelling communications and events.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>We are seeking an excellent communicator and strategic fundraiser who is creative, resilient, and highly motivated.</li><li>The head of philanthropy will play a key role in shaping and delivering sustainable income growth through individual giving, and major donor engagement—ensuring our work is resourced for the long term.</li></ul> Additional informationThe post-holder will report to the strategic director of fundraising &amp; development, deputising as required, and will line manage the development administrator.This role is predominantly based at Leeds Playhouse with some scope for hybrid working, complementing the strategic director role (a part-time role, mostly working remotely).We would like to fill a requirement for 35 hours per week, which is full-time for this role, with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. However, we are open to hearing from people interested in part-time work or job sharing. Pay for the role is £35,700 per year based on 35 hours per week. BenefitsBenefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Leeds Playhouse

Head of philanthropy

Closing date for applications: 28 October 2025 at 12.00 pm (midday)Salary: National Living WageLocation: Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth&nbsp;Duration: 3 months (2 days per week)Dates: Week commencing 17 November 2025 until week commencing 9 February 2026Interviews: Held in Plymouth on 5th November Help bring stories to life that inspire and engage young audiences through exciting theatre workshops and performances. If you have lived experience of forced displacement and a passion for creativity and storytelling, this could be the role for you.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodchance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Good Chance </a>and <a href="https://theatreroyal.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=2004793668&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADR4P8rleb3hVWnHdz4mWbikVsSQz&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUmnNIM4LUs_394Fn38xq_c7qJacsf-cXZov5bsAAZh-cMKALZZp_5RoCuxwQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Theatre Royal Plymouth </a>are partnering to offer a creative and supportive placement for someone with experience of forced displacement, to join our team for two days a week over three months. This role is part of our commitment to creating inclusive opportunities in the arts and supporting new voices in early years theatre, and is part of <a href="https://www.goodchance.org.uk/stagedoor" target="_blank">Good Chance's Stage Door programme.&nbsp;</a>You will work closely with our lead practitioner on our early year’s theatre projects, helping to deliver playful, imaginative, and engaging experiences for young children and their families, and in schools.Tiny Tales is our early years project, taking place at the theatre and in schools. It promotes an earlier enjoyment of books and reading through creative engagement. Through song, movement, props and much more, little ones will engage their imagination and steer the storytelling whilst building language, social and performance skills in a fun, welcoming environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the lead practitioner in planning and delivering early years theatre sessions</li><li>Help set up and pack down creative spaces for workshops and performances</li><li>Engage with children and families during sessions in a warm and welcoming way</li><li>Contribute ideas and creative input to the development of activities</li><li>Assist with basic administrative or organisational tasks related to the project</li></ul> Who we’re looking forWe welcome applications from individuals who:<ul><li>Are from a refugee or asylum-seeking background with lived experience of forced displacement</li><li>Are interested in theatre, storytelling, or working with young children</li><li>Are reliable, enthusiastic, and open to learning</li><li>Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others</li><li>Are confident speakers with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people</li><li>Do not need previous professional experience in theatre – just a passion for creativity and community</li></ul> Support provided<ul><li>A named mentor from our team to support you throughout the placement</li><li>A mentor and peer learning opportunities with Good Chance</li><li>A welcoming and inclusive environment where your voice is valued</li><li>A small budget is available for professional development opportunities during the engagement, including training, tickets for theatre shows, attendance at conferences etc</li></ul> Additional informationCandidates should be based in Plymouth or within reasonable commuting distance. Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom and will be asked to supply evidence of this. The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a basic DBS check in advance of starting employment.&nbsp;To apply, please send a CV and cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your suitability for the role to the email listed in the job descriptoin via the 'Apply' button. Alternatively you could send a video or audio application of no longer than 5 minutes.&nbsp; Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Good Chance

Early years theatre trainee

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025Salary: £37,000 Take your publishing production career to the next level at the world's leading illustrated publisher, managing your own list of visually striking books from creation to delivery.&nbsp;We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family.&nbsp;We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge.&nbsp;With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages.&nbsp;We are seeking a dedicated and skilled production controller to join our team. We produce a diverse range of well-recognised trade titles across children’s and adult and branded licensing products, co-printed in numerous languages. As a production controller, you will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your production skills, commercial awareness, and relationship management abilities. You will be involved in the creation and delivery of titles for both trade and special sales, working across various global markets. You will manage all aspects of your list at every stage, including product development, costing, scheduling, delivery, and quality control.You will be an excellent communicator who can build and maintain relationships with sales, suppliers, and creative colleagues. You will understand the commercial significance of the production role and enjoy the challenge of creatively negotiating to tight margins, in line with DK’s department strategy. Your keen eye for detail will ensure you are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team on high-volume workloads. Responsibilities<ul><li>Managing the creation and delivery of titles, both conventional and novelty formats</li><li>Overseeing product development, costing, scheduling, delivery, and quality control</li><li>Collaborating with global sales markets to ensure product success</li><li>Negotiating tight margins to align with department strategy</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Previous experience in a similar role within book publishing production</li><li>Knowledge and experience handling print scheduling, spend, and placement</li><li>Expertise in 4 colour print processes and co-edition printing</li><li>Understanding of product safety concerns and processes (safety testing and novelty product experience is beneficial for children’s titles, though training will be provided)</li><li>Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work</li><li>Excellent time management and communication skills</li><li>Commercially aware and detail-oriented</li><li>Thorough approach to administration</li><li>Ability to manage high workloads in a demanding environment</li></ul> Additional informationTo apply, please submit your most recent CV and cover letter. 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. We 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*)</li><li>Shopping discounts</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad (*subject to certain criteria being met)</li><li>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business</li></ul>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="http://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 vacancy.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Production controller - DK UK

Closing date: 30th October 2025Starting salary: £27,000Contract details: This is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near to London Bridge.&nbsp; Nosy Crow is looking to recruit an organised and enthusiastic individual to join our busy team as a contracts assistant.Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.&nbsp;The contracts department handles approximately 1,500 contractual paperwork requests per annum which includes author and illustrator contracts, subsidiary rights agreements, licensing agreements, permission requests and other ad-hoc legal queries.&nbsp;The role of contracts assistant is to assist the contracts team and the rights team with administrative tasks related to contracts management, rights management and renewal processes. This role would suit a recent publishing graduate or someone who is keen to kickstart their career in publishing or looking for in-house contracts and rights experience.&nbsp; What you'll be doingKey responsibilities and tasks will range from:<ul><li>Working closely with the rest of the contracts team in implementing a strong contracts management system across the company</li><li>General contractual&nbsp;admin support</li><li>Assisting the rights team with contracts and renewals</li><li>Assisting the contracts team with all contractual matters relating to our subsidiary company, Nosy Crow Inc</li><li>Creating and maintaining head contracts, foreign rights and permissions logs,</li><li>Adding all new requests and keeping logs up-to-date</li><li>Helping with permissions enquiries both inbound and outbound</li><li>Entering data for head contracts and foreign rights contracts onto the Biblio database</li><li>Digitising and archiving physical contracts</li><li>Processing contracts for signature using DocuSign and sending out invoices</li><li>Assisting ad-hoc editorial, rights, design, sales, publicity &amp; marketing with queries relating to previous contractual terms</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Interest in rights and contracts</li><li>Highly proficient in spoken and written English</li><li>Fine attention to detail (essential)</li><li>Organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively</li><li>Previous work experience demonstrating reliability, team work, computer literacy and attention to detail, not necessarily in publishing </li><li>A team player with a willingness to be fully involved in the business</li><li>Interest in Copyright and Contract law (desirable)</li><li>Opportunity to learn to draft contracts </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, including Excel</li><li>No prior publishing experience is necessary in order to apply for the role</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li><li>Free fruit and snacks in the office</li><li>Moving day leave</li><li>Charitable/socially beneficial leave</li><li>Remote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Please email your CV, accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity, to Rhianna Sandford via the 'Apply' button with the subject heading Contracts Assistant role, telling us where you heard about the job.&nbsp;</li></ul> Additional informationThe successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.The closing date for applications is the 30th October at midnight (UK time).Nosy Crow is a member of the Living Wage foundation. Nosy Crow is an Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership.&nbsp;Please let us know if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.Applications are treated with due confidentiality.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Contracts assistant

Closing date: 22nd October 2025Salary: £28,500 Are you searching for your first role in the publishing industry?We are looking for a contracts assistant who is keen to launch a career in publishing as part of a friendly, dynamic team. The candidate will have exposure to many aspects of the industry, as well as working closely with colleagues in the legal and contracts department. The role is entry-level with plenty of scope to progress. Key responsibilitiesDraft agreements<ul><li>Drafting contracts - (for example acquisition and licensing of rights for HarperCollins children’s books).</li><li>Draft confidentiality agreements, standard competition terms &amp; conditions.</li><li>Review Contract Request Forms/Deal memos as they are submitted to the department.</li></ul>Manage permission requests<ul><li>To manage all permissions-related correspondence with external applicants.</li><li>To ensure any necessary approvals are acquired and to be a point of contact for any internal concerns around permissions.</li></ul>Data entry<ul><li>To support the department by taking responsibility for the entering of contract information into the royalties’ database (PPM).</li></ul>Other<ul><li>Undertake special projects and other duties as decided by the Contracts Manager</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A good team player who is capable of working on their own initiative</li><li>Computer literate with a good eye for detail</li><li>A confident and effective communicator in written and verbal media</li><li>Proven organisational skills and able to effectively prioritise and manage workloads</li><li>Accustomed to working towards deadlines</li></ul> Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)</li><li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave</li><li>Private healthcare cover and life assurance</li><li>Summer Hours </li><li>Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal</li><li>Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Relocation Rent Support Loan </li><li>Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work</li><li>Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes</li><li>Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers</li><li>Gym membership discount</li><li>Onsite physiotherapy (London only)</li><li>Charitable donation matching and&nbsp;2 volunteering days</li><li>We're a certified Carbon Neutral company</li><li>Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)</li><li>With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hire</li><li>Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books</li><li>Subsidised canteen and retail discounts</li><li>Onsite prayer room</li></ul> At HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of all applications, we ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities.&nbsp; This allows us to fairly assess your knowledge, skills, and experience to determine how they align with the role. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions, even if answers are not perfect. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to <a href="mailto:stephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.uk" target="_blank">stephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.uk </a>with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.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 internships or entry level positions. For more information visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.btbs.org/" target="_blank">https://www.btbs.org/</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date: 12th November 2025Location: London, UK (this is an in-person office-based role) Do you want to work in an award-winning creative agency?Intermission Film is an award-winning creative agency that specialises in audio-visual and design for the entertainment industry. Intermission strives to create the best work possible, creating iconic campaigns that capture the imagination of a global audience.We are looking for a film-loving, passionate individual to join our growing print team at an exciting time. This role will support the production team to successfully execute complex print projects from initial research and strategy through development and delivery. Support duties will be both internal and client-facing. This is not a design role, but a passion for great aesthetics and film poster design is essential. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Supporting the production team for the necessary tasks throughout a key art lifecycle</li><li>Project research - consolidating project background information, sourcing reviews, writing script synopsis, pulling comparable examples, image and reference research where required</li><li>Presentations - creating pitch docs and treatments, formatting documents for presentations, creating showcase decks for clients</li><li>Assist with search for new talent and updating freelance databases</li><li>Assisting with stock and font licensing on finished materialsSourcing any additional material needed for projects including stock imagery, unit selection</li><li>Assisting with the management of materials including downloading, filing and archiving</li><li>Quality control - checking all final deliverables are correct</li><li>Production communication - maintaining schedules, calendar and diary management for the production team</li><li>Providing office management support, including answering calls, booking meeting rooms, client hospitality, updating archive of printed posters</li><li>Assisting with client comms on select jobs</li><li>Help compile asset lists for large-scale campaigns, build out delivery schedules and help liaise with media agencies and owners for asset delivery</li><li>Researching upcoming productions and distribution slates</li><li>Manage freelancer contractor agreements</li><li>Assist with keeping IMP updated with our released work</li></ul>This job description is not exhaustive and is liable to review following discussion with the successful applicant. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the job.&nbsp; What we need from you<ul><li>Proven experience working in an administrative or runner role in a busy and fast-paced creative environment</li><li>Keen interest in film and design with an enthusiasm and willingness to learn</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Ability to work well as part of a team and create strong working relationships</li><li>Strong organisational skills, along with strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Self-motivated and diligent</li><li>Excellent time management with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and keep a level head under pressure in a reactive environment with quick turnaround times</li><li>Discreet and tactful with an understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and data protection good practice</li><li>A calm and professional manner</li><li>A proactive, flexible and adaptable approach</li></ul> How to applyTo apply, send us a brief but individual cover letter explaining why you’re excited about the role and what you can bring to it, along with your CV and portfolio (if applicable) by clicking the 'Apply' button.&nbsp;Our application process is dependent on the type of role, but will usually follow the stages below:<ul><li>Stage 1: Short introductory video call (20-30 minutes)</li><li>Stage 2: Video call with line manager</li><li>Stage 3: In-person meet with leadership</li><li>Stage 4: Offer!</li></ul> Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, or civil partnerships. We strongly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your application, please reach out.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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