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Closing date: 18th August 2024Salary: £21,881.6 per annum, pro rata (based on FTE £27,352 per annum)Department: Creative Engagement&nbsp;We are looking for an&nbsp;Archive Data Cleanser to join our&nbsp;Heritage and Archive team in the Creative Engagement department on a part-time, 6 month fixed term basis.The Southbank Centre Archive comprises more than 3000 boxes / 1.5 kilometres of documents, photos, objects, recordings and born-digital material which together tell the story of the Southbank Centre since its 1951 Festival of Britain inception. The collection continues to grow, increasingly in digital form.&nbsp;&nbsp;From 2024 we have begun implementing a new, long-term vision for the archive alongside our Creative Engagement programme strands. We are currently focused on establishing new ways to celebrate our heritage and creating new routes into the collection for the public ahead of the 75th anniversary of the centre in 2026.&nbsp;The Archive Data Cleanser will provide a critical role in supporting the creation and launch of a new Archive Catalogue, <a href="https://www.accesstomemory.org/" target="_blank">Access to Memory</a> (AtoM). Working closely with a cataloguing archivist and Southbank Centre’s IT team, the role offers a chance to aid organising, describing and making accessible a large, mixed collection. It will also provide valuable experience for those seeking to pursue a career in the profession within a fast-paced and creative archive.Please review the attached job description for the full list of role responsibilities and person specification.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Review and amend legacy archive information, created in collaboration with the public through our participatory volunteering scheme, to prepare it for import into our archive management system, Access to Memory (AtoM).</li><li>Identify and correct data quality issues, inconsistencies and errors across wide-ranging datasets.</li><li>Format, research and edit historical information to ensure accuracy and accessibility, with period checking of the physical material described within the legacy information.</li><li>Document data cleansing processes and maintain detailed records of changes made.</li><li>Work closely with the Cataloging Archivist and IT Team to develop and improve import processes for legacy information.</li><li>Report on progress and any issues encountered during the data cleansing progress.</li><li>Carry out any other tasks necessary as directed by the Archivist or Cataloging Archivist.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience or an interest in pursuing Library Science, Information Management, Data Management, Archives, History or a related field as a career</li><li>Is well organised, with demonstrable administration skills and precise attention to detail</li><li>Can manage their own time and can demonstrate they are able to work to and meet deadlines, with a can-do attitude</li><li>Has demonstrable IT skills, particularly with Google Suite and archive cataloging software, such as CALM, AtoM or ArchivesSpace</li><li>Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of people, both internally and externally at all levels</li><li>Ability to understand and apply complex schemas such as ISAD(G)</li><li>Understanding of archival principles and practices</li><li>Familiarity with metadata standards, particularly ISAD(G)</li><li>Knowledge of methodologies for data cleansing</li><li>An interest in the modern history of art, exhibition making and the Southbank Centre</li></ul>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

The Southbank Centre

Archive data cleanser

Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th August at 11.59pmSalary: &nbsp;£27,500 plus bonus and benefits&nbsp;Want to join an award-winning PR team who work with leading children’s brands and the world’s best authors? Are you great with people, highly-organised and full of initiative? Our award-winning Children’s PR team is seeking an enthusiastic and extremely well-organised Publicity Assistant to work across its outstanding portfolio of books and brands.Each day is guaranteed to be varied: from scheduling meetings and liaising with other departments and media to assisting publicists with their campaigns and events.In this exciting role, you’ll gain invaluable PR experience, a wide understanding of the publishing process and you’ll get the opportunity to work closely with a variety of departments. You will learn first-hand how we approach and execute PR campaigns, drive demand, run events and create magic. We pride ourselves on innovation and put our readers at the heart of everything we do.Our marketing and PR teams are organised into three audience-focussed hubs (across Pre-School, Primary and YA). We are the UK’s no.1 children’s publisher, home to Puffin and Ladybird, and some of the most recognised entertainment brands, authors and illustrators, including: Peppa Pig, Bluey, Peter Rabbit, The Snowman, Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Jeff Kinney, Adam Kay, Tom Fletcher, Robin Stevens, Nadia Shireen and Jacqueline Wilson. We also launch talented new rising stars, including Nathan Bryon, Dapo Adeola, Nazneen Ahmed Pathak, Katie Kirby, and Manjeet Mann. Our Penguin YA list includes bestselling authors such as Malorie Blackman, Karen McManus, Phillip Pullman, Jenny Han and Jennifer Lynn Barnes.You don’t need to have set foot in a publishing house before to grab our attention, but a passion to work with children’s brands is essential. You will be a team player, able to keep things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment when your colleagues are juggling various priorities. You'll be proactive in your work and will always be looking for new ways to work more efficiently and effectively. Knowing your way around Microsoft Office is also important.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Love reading and have a keen interest in the UK children’s book market</li><li>Have strong personal organisation and time management skills</li><li>Have a curiosity to learn and to think, see and do things differently</li><li>Have an avid interest in the media landscape</li><li>Are interested in digital platforms and follow social influencers</li></ul>Disability Confident:&nbsp;If you have opted into our disability confident scheme below is the minimum criteria (see below) you must meet to be considered for our interview scheme. Please note, there may be occasions where the volume of applicants means we can’t take all eligible candidates to interview.Minimum criteria&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrable interest in the PR industry and working with children’s books</li><li>Proven written ability showcased through your application</li><li>Experience/ Knowledge of MS Office Excel/Word/ Outlook</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of managing multiple stakeholders at varying seniorities</li><li>Demonstrable communication skills</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease apply with a&nbsp;CV and cover letter by 23:59 on Sunday 4th August. As part of your cover letter, please tell us about a recent publicity campaign that caught your attention – it doesn’t have to be book related – and why you thought it was successful (in no more than 200 words).Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hybrid working:&nbsp;We’re experimenting with a hybrid way of working that suits the needs of each team.&nbsp;While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role with the Children’s team, there are some meetings and activities that you will need to attend in person, at our offices in London. Currently, the team are working to be three days a week in the office (not on set days) and outside of these moments, you can choose to work remotely.The recruitment process:&nbsp;You can read about our recruitment process at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/" target="_blank">https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/</a>We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk" target="_blank">PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk</a>. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Publicity assistant, Penguin Random House Children's

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 13th AugustSalary: £29,000 per annum&nbsp;This is a great entry level role for someone who has a genuine interest in book publicity and learning about publicity campaigns from an experienced publicity team.&nbsp;We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised full-time publicity assistant to join our award-winning publicity team, working on Profile’s outstanding list that includes Mary Beard, Francis Fukuyama, Carmen Maria Machado, Nella Larson, Alan Bennett, and Janice Hallett. You will work closely with our publicists providing support across all our imprints – fiction and non-fiction titles.The role is primarily administrative, so superb organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, but there will be plenty of opportunities to be creative, including taking part in brainstorming meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Superb organisational and time management skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>An interest in Profile’s lists, particular our crime fiction titles (Viper)</li><li>Ability to communicate ideas well with the team, and with authors and media as role will require individuals to do pitches face to face and produce written copy</li><li>Familiarity with Biblio and Roxhill software would be an advantage.</li></ul>Salary is £29,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer many other workplace benefits including a generous holiday allowance, annual bonus scheme, life assurance and pension scheme. This is a full-time role, with a minimum of 3 days working from our Farringdon based office.Profile strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who notify us at application stage and meet the essential criteria for the role. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.&nbsp;We also encourage you to tell us of any reasonable adjustments you may require when attending an interview.&nbsp; We offer expenses for travel to London to interviews.&nbsp;To applyPlease email your CV by&nbsp;Tuesday 13 August 2024,&nbsp;together with a cover letter that addresses the following question to the email address found via the Apply button.What publicity campaign has caught your attention in the last year and why? – Max 250 wordsInclude in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Profile Books

Publicity assistant

Closing date: 7th August 2024Salary: £27,000Contract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position&nbsp;We have a rare opportunity for an editorial assistant to join our dynamic and ambitious team working across the full breadth of our illustrated publishing, including picture books and illustrated non-fiction.&nbsp;Bloomsbury Children’s Books is the home of a flourishing picture book and illustrated non-fiction list, packed with bestselling and award-winning books for younger readers. We are proud to publish books that children love, and that parents and teachers trust, in a friendly, creative and stimulating environment.&nbsp;This role would suit candidates who are starting out in an editorial career. They will be passionate about children's books, curious and keen to learn. They will also be well-organised, enjoy a challenge, and excited to build their knowledge of all aspects of colour publishing.&nbsp;&nbsp;A&nbsp;core member of the illustrated publishing team, key responsibilities of the role include:<ul><li>Providing administrative, organisational and editorial support to the department&nbsp;</li><li>Creating and maintaining bibliographic data, schedules and publishing programmes</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of editorial content for sales and marketing materials</li><li>Helping with copy-editing or proofreading of content as required</li><li>Organising and minuting key departmental meetings&nbsp;</li><li>Liaising with authors, illustrators and agents as required</li><li>Over time, supporting editors with creative editorial tasks including checking layouts, drafting cover copy, and reading submissions</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>The successful candidate will be well-organised with excellent communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>They should also be quick to learn, self-motivated, and able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.&nbsp;</li><li>A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for books and reading are essential.</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThis is a full-time role based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter telling us about two books that have had an important impact on you and why&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 7th August 2024.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Editorial assistant, Children's Illustration

Closing date: 22nd August 2024Salary: Basic starting salary of £25,484.00 per annum, dependant on experienceReports to: AV Hub ManagerDepartment: SalesLocation: London Are you great with numbers &amp; building relationships? We're hiring an AV hub assistant to support our sales team and manage ad campaigns.AV Sales are charged with generating maximum commercial revenue on sustainable basis. The principal focus is airtime &amp; Channel 4 streaming however there is also emphasis on cross-sell partnership opportunities, liaising with specialist team as &amp; when appropriate. AV Sales are responsible for ensuring that inventory is fully optimised. &nbsp;The AV Team advises the Trading Team as to level of flexibility within deal book, what sales policy might encompass and then manages &amp; delivers deals subsequently negotiated to a successful conclusion.In this role, you will process campaign approvals for both linear &amp; digital, ensuring that they are delivered in line with agreed terms, inventory allowing. You'll be working directly with Campaign Operations and the other portfolio teams to ensure that inventory is optimised to the maximum benefit of Channel 4; and seek to identify sales opportunities to maximise 4Sales revenue in the course of carrying out their daily tasks.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Process campaigns requests and ensure campaigns are set up, booked and delivered.</li><li>Ensure spots are scheduled efficiently, in line with deal parameters and in accordance with company and industry guidelines and regulations.</li><li>Monitor campaigns on a daily basis to endure deals are delivered and airtime is optimised.</li><li>Complete turnarounds for agencies in a timely manner.</li><li>Respond to ongoing agency requests and queries relating to linear and digital airtime.</li><li>Support Sales Executives and others in maintaining agency relationships.</li><li>Ensure traffic deadlines are met.</li><li>Running day to day administrative systems and providing procedural support to the rest of the Account Team.</li><li>Support Sales Executives in administering select parameters on Channel 4 and where appropriate, Channel 4’s digital channels, Channel 4’s VOD platform and its third party trading partners.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking forTechnical &amp; professional skills<ul><li>An understanding and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, (including Excel up to intermediate standard).</li><li>Good negotiating and sales skills.</li><li>Knowledge of the Account Team’s portfolio.</li></ul>Autonomy/Judgement/Decision Making<ul><li>Must be able to work with little supervision within guidelines.</li><li>Seeks guidance for problems such as continuing agency conflict, significant changes to campaigns and late sales or problems that fall outside of guidelines</li><li>Judgement on placing ads responsibly according to industry regulations and guidelines</li></ul>Relationship management<ul><li>Able to develop good external and internal relationships: it is essential to maintain an open and communicative relationship with all stakeholders</li><li>A point of contact for all agency airtime problems and issues: a client-facing role developing and maintaining effective relationships with agencies</li><li>Complexity/Problem Solving</li><li>Constantly balance customer relationships with maximising the capacity of Channel 4.</li><li>Resolves day-to-day trading issue with partners, involving the Sales Executive, Agency Sales Manager and Group Agency Sales Manager if appropriate.</li><li>Resolves day-to-day internal issues of schedule changes, optimising airtime and creating inventory to allow late sales.</li><li>Monitors campaigns for accuracy of delivery versus agreed terms; ensures that inventory is optimised with minimal wastage.</li><li>Time management - able to juggle and prioritise tasks according to strict deadlines.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of working in a sales or customer service environment</li><li>Excellent numerical ability</li><li>Intermediate Excel Skills</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>Highly organised</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Experience of building relationships quickly</li><li>Experience of working to deadlines</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Negotiation skills</li><li>Experience of working within TV/VOD sales</li><li>Awareness of industry guidelines and regulations (OFCOM, BCAP, Clearcast)</li></ul>&nbsp;Hybrid working From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.&nbsp;Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high-performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week.&nbsp;All our offices are open five days a week.&nbsp;Assessment dayIf invited for an interview, this will be an invitation to an in-person assessment day at our London Office:124 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2TX in late August / early September.&nbsp;&nbsp;Application questionsPlease remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions really help us get to know you better and we won’t be able to consider your application without them.<ol><li>Please outline how you meet the ‘Essential Experience &amp; Skills’ outlined in the Job Description (Max 500 words).</li></ol>&nbsp;BenefitsThere are a million reasons why it’s great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you; • Private medical insurance with NO EXCESS • Free Virtual GP access for employees • Free Female Health hormone test each year • Free Tastecard membership • Financial guidance 1-2-1’s available each quarter • Free OnHand (as featured on Dragon’s Den) volunteering membership • Discounted Gym memberships • Pension • Life Assurance • Income Protection • Holiday Buy/Sell&nbsp;Channel 4’s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.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.

National HQ

Bristol Creative Hub

Manchester Sales Office

G;asgow Creative Hub

Channel 4

Classified W for weird

Be more rainbow

AV hub assistant (9 month FTC)

Application deadline: Wednesday 14th August 2024 at 9amInterviews:&nbsp;w/c 19th August 2024Second round Interviews: w/c 26th August 2024Contract: 18-month fixed term&nbsp;This is an entry-level role created to introduce candidates to the world of arts fundraising in a dynamic fundraising team!The Almeida Development team is a fast-paced team, with an ambitious target of c.£2m to raise each year. The Development &amp; Events Assistant is an entry-level, 18-month fixed term role, and has been created to introduce candidates to the world of arts fundraising in a dynamic fundraising team. This position is pivotal in ensuring our donors are stewarded effectively and to the wider success of the Development Team and the successful candidate will play a vital supporting role in the team as we deliver our significant fundraising ambitions.We are looking for someone who is passionate and interested in building a career in arts fundraising and finding out more about how a busy Development team in subsidised Theatre functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>This role is central to the smooth operation of the Development team</li><li>You will gain practical and hands- on experience in different aspects of how we secure support for the world-class work we do on stage and in the community</li><li>You will play a key role in the team, organising and delivering events for supporters at all levels, overseeing general administrative tasks and liaising directly with supporters</li><li>You will work closely with the Development Director to support them in diary management and general administration, alongside supporting the Individual Giving and Corporate teams in delivering events, ticket booking and supporting our Development Council, a group of volunteers who meet regularly, minuting meetings and ensuring dates are booked and shared in good time</li><li>As an Assistant, you will build your network with fellow Almeida Assistants, and will be supported throughout your time at the Almeida</li><li>This role will work closely with multiple roles across the organisation and as such you will gain essential experience in working in a small Theatre building.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceOur ideal candidate will:<ul><li>Be eager to build a career in theatre and/or fundraising and delivering events</li><li>Be keen to learn new skills and able to work quickly and efficiently across multiple tasks</li><li>Be friendly, approachable and confident in communicating by email, telephone and in person</li><li>Enjoy working both individually and as part of a collaborative team, and is able to work and communicate with staff at all levels across the organisation</li><li>Be proficient/experience in a range of Microsoft and office skills including email and platforms used for effective communications (such as Canva, Wordfly etc.)</li><li>Have a high-level of organisation and be a self-starter with a strong work ethic</li><li>We would especially like to meet candidates who may have used a Box Office/database systems or graphic design tools in the past, but this isn’t essential to applicants.</li></ul>&nbsp;As part of our commitment to our Actions for Change policy we encourage applications from those who identify as ethnically diverse, D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and/or from a lower socioeconomic background.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Almeida Theatre

Development & events assistant

Salary: Starting from £26,000&nbsp;Simon &amp; Schuster UK’s Finance team is looking for an enthusiastic accounts receivable assistant to join and support the Finance team.Simon &amp; Schuster UK is one of the leading general book publishing companies in the UK and was named Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2022 and 2023. They also won Children’s Publisher of the Year in 2023.&nbsp;Based in London with sister companies in the United States, Canada, Australia and India, the UK division has four imprints: Gallery, Scribner, Simon &amp; Schuster; and Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Books, which publish a wide and eclectic mix of authors ranging across commercial fiction, literary fiction, general non-fiction, and children’s publications. Home to bestselling authors and award winners, Simon &amp; Schuster UK is a publishing house of quality writing and a proud home to its authors and their exceptional work. It also runs a sales and distribution service for a number of independent and international publishers including Andrews McMeel, Black Library, Boom! Studios, Elliott &amp; Thompson, Inner Traditions, Rebellion and VIZ Media.Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will act as the first point of call for all accounts receivable administration. &nbsp;You will be responsible for raising co-edition sales and sub-rights invoices, allocating cash received, reconciling accounts, and chasing for outstanding debt, as well as any other ad hoc tasks that arise.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, a keen eye for detail, ability to work to deadlines, and impeccable organisational skills.&nbsp;</li><li>The individual will be a proactive and self-motivated team player who is confident, professional and conscientious.&nbsp;</li><li>Good grounding of administration is essential and able to work in an office environment.&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience in an administrative role is desirable, with experience of Microsoft 365 applications and good IT skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.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.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 <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Workplace Privacy Notice</a>, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Simon & Schuster UK

Accounts receivable assistant

Closing date for applications: 5th August at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000Contract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent position&nbsp;We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised and confident communicator with excellent time-management skills and attention to detail to work within our fast-moving UK Sales department.&nbsp;Sales Assistants perform a key support role within the wider UK Sales team working across all Bloomsbury Consumer, Head of Zeus and Special Interest titles. The role will include assisting on the day-to-day administration and operations of the team and our customers. This particular appointment will support one specific area of publishing in the main i.e. the Children’s and Children’s Education team and will report in to the Head of Sales.This is a superb opportunity to join a high performing UK Sales team of a top five UK publisher and to work in a vibrant and successful publishing sales environment.The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp;Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>General support for the Children’s, Children’s Education and Special Sales teams across all imprints</li><li>Administration support for a range of individual UK retailer accounts</li><li>Fielding queries and processing orders&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare presentations for retailers and internal briefings&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare sales figures for the Sales team and senior sales colleagues on request</li><li>Provide sales analysis for a range of needs, including Annual Business Reviews and internal trackers&nbsp;</li><li>Responding to ad hoc requests for book samples/Advance Information (AI) sheets/book jackets</li><li>Assisting at events and signings across the Sales department</li><li>Absence cover for colleagues as required e.g. holidays/flexi Fridays</li><li>General ad hoc admin and UK Sales tasks for whole team</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Good communicator who is confident with dealing with people at all levels, particularly on the phone and over email/video</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and focused on efficiency at all times</li><li>Strong time-management, prioritisation and&nbsp;organisational skills with keen awareness of deadlines</li><li>Ability to adapt to changing daily tasks</li><li>Strong numerical and written skills</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams, and beneficial to have knowledge of internal systems such as Biblio, Nielsen, Cognos and Vista</li><li>Experience in publishing or book trade environment helpful&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationAs an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process; please flag to the recruitment team if required.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Sales assistant, UK Children's Education

Closing date: 2nd August 2024Salary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on fiction titles in a wide range of genres and to engage in many aspects of the publishing process.&nbsp;Quercus is a division of Hachette UK,&nbsp;one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints.&nbsp;Founded in 2004, Quercus has won the prestigious ‘Publisher of the Year’ award and built a reputation as a hit-maker: daring, ambitious, socially conscious and collaborative.We are the publishing house that brought you Lisbeth Salander in the Dragon Tattoo series; bestselling Crime/Thriller writer Peter May as well as the go-to anti-racism resource&nbsp;Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad. Quercus is home to commercial and literary novels from much-loved authors as well as breakout new voices. Our international bestsellers include Elly Griffiths, Beth O’Leary, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Joël Dicker and Daniel Kehlmann.Quercus is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join the busy and friendly editorial team, working across the Riverrun, MacLehose Press and Quercus Fiction lists.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Reporting to one of our Fiction Publishers and providing them and the wider editorial team with administrative support across all three fiction imprints.</li><li>Providing administrative and editorial support, including but not limited to:<ul><li>taking minutes in the editorial, digital and acquisitions meetings, circulating the agenda and the minutes</li><li>submitting books for prizes and awards</li><li>sending out advance copies and proof mailings</li><li>assisting with cover copy</li><li>ensuring metadata is kept up to date</li><li>ensuring sales teams have the material they need</li><li>reading submissions</li><li>carrying out administrative tasks in relation to allocated projects.</li></ul></li><li>Project-managing forthcoming books from manuscript to print/eBook:<ul><li>liaising with the managing editor on copyedits and proofreads and checking the work</li><li>liaising with authors to resolve queries</li><li>preparing prelims and putting books into production</li><li>collating proofs, checking eBooks and inserting eBook endmatter</li><li>acting as the main point of contact between the editorial, art and production teams for allocated projects.</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone who is highly efficient, with a close eye for detail, and an excellent communicator.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A can-do, enthusiastic attitude is essential, along with a proven ability to work well under pressure and multi-task.&nbsp;</li><li>An interest in literary and crime &amp; thriller fiction would be an advantage.</li><li>Interested in the processes and systems and eager to learn</li><li>Highly organised</li><li>Able to multitask and organise effectively</li><li>Confident with excellent grammar, spelling and verbal communication skills</li><li>A competent administrator with knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Biblio would be an advantage</li><li>A keen reader</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 31st July at 11.59pmSalary: up to £23,000 dependent on skills and experience&nbsp;Play a key role in stock movements, stock control and data processing with the world's largest university press.Oxford University Press has both a worldwide reach and a personal understanding of local needs, partnering on the ground to adapt publications and resources to meet the individual needs of communities, societies, and countries. We partner with researchers, educators, and technology partners to stay ahead of the changing ways people around the world are accessing and sharing knowledge. With a presence in more than 50 countries and millions of customers around the world, an idea launched at OUP can have global impact.We are seeking an Assistant Supply Planner to join the vibrant Supply Planning team in our Group Operations division. Working within the Inventory Planning Centre of excellence, this role will be responsible for supporting new administrative duties related to stock movements, stock control and data processing.You will take responsibility for front and backlist stock management of all imported and commissioned titles and supporting printing locally where necessary to ensure maximum availability for customers with minimal stock by making accurate quantity decisions. This role is a crucial link between the Supply Planning, Manufacturing and Data teams to facilitate the seamless supply of OUP products to our end customers.This is a fixed term contract for a minimum period of 12 months.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting inbound planning for stock movements across OUP products and distribution centres.</li><li>Demand planning the stock requirements of imported between the UK and US warehouses.</li><li>Setting the titles up with customer print program partners through file management and provision of metadata.</li><li>Assisting with the maintenance of MRP data and general Inventory data integrity.</li><li>Providing monthly sales reporting to Group and US Finance for financial reconciliation.</li><li>Responding to queries and seeking to resolve issues where they occur, enlisting the help of internal and external colleagues as appropriate.</li><li>Running regular reports to support business needs in a timely manner.</li><li>Providing commentary on progress, volumes, risks and issues into the Sales &amp; Operations Planning process as requested</li><li>Ensuring working practice documents are maintained and shared so work can be covered in case of absence or holiday.</li><li>Executing stock rehandling processes in an efficient and effective manner.</li></ul>We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:<ul><li>Previous experience of data management for a large volume of records</li><li>Working knowledge of SAP highly desirable</li><li>Experience in demand planning desirable</li><li>Publishing and/or print supplier experience desirable</li><li>Experience of handling metadata/print ready files desirable</li><li>Knowledge of Print On Demand/Auto Replenishment programmes desirable</li><li>Familiar with MS Teams</li></ul>&nbsp;QueriesPlease contact <a href="mailto:cynthia.yue@oup.com" target="_blank">cynthia.yue@oup.com</a> with any queries relating to this role.Please note this advert may be removed before the advertised end date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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