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Closing date: 19th January 2025 at 12:55amSalary: £28,500 per annum (pro rata)Contract: This is a fixed-term contract running from February to September 2025.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our HQ, Pavilion and Mills &amp; Boon, and Avon divisions, providing support to Key Accounts.This role involves working with retailers, the publishing divisions, as well as the wider UK sales team, and there is sales account responsibility for Mills and Boon series.The successful candidate will possess an extremely high level of organisation and attention to detail, as well as an ability to rapidly acquire a high level of competency on company systems and confident use of Microsoft Office applications, notably Excel.&nbsp; Most of all we’re looking for personable, bright individual who can learn quickly and use their own initiative.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The role offers great sales experience, including shadowing the account handlers for major UK retailers and the potential for the right candidate to begin looking after some accounts directly.Working across the HQ Fiction and HQ and Pavilion Nonfiction lists, as well as the Avon list, it’s a real opportunity for gaining an unmatched insight into the commercial UK Trade book market. As well as being heavily customer-facing, the role will work across major Fiction and NonFiction Brands and Genres, from authors including Adele Parks, Linwood Barclay, CL Taylor, Davina McCall and Paul Ainsworth.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Administrative support to the HQ &amp; Avon Sales team</li><li>Compile sales reports and circulate relevant sales information across the team</li><li>Customer communication for Mills and Boon series titles</li><li>Distribute advance samples / proofs to retailers / team</li><li>Create internal and external PowerPoint presentations</li><li>Answer internal and customer queries quickly and effectively</li><li>Ad-hoc administrative tasks e.g. formatting presentations, creating graphs and charts through Excel&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with the Field Sales team, Divisional Sales teams, Marketing, PR, Distribution and Editorial, Commercial Finance</li><li>Process customer orders in a clear and timely manner, liaising with Glasgow distribution, credit control and customer services to ensure the effective distribution of orders so that invoices may be raised and books despatched in the business’ best interests</li><li>Raise any required marketing PO’s</li><li>Collating data from customer reports across the business</li><li>Keeping abreast of the commercial book market and being an ambassador for HQ and Avon titles</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Sales admin experience</li><li>Customer service experience</li><li>Experience of maintaining and developing working relationships</li><li>Knowledge Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Experience of producing sales presentations</li><li>Experience of working in a busy environment and managing priorities</li><li>Account experience desired but not essential</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbally</li><li>Professional, reliable, able to work quickly under pressure and use own initiative</li><li>Effective team player</li><li>Organised, efficient, proactive and able to hit deadlines</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Willing to take on new challenges</li><li>Keen interest and passion for books particularly across commercial fiction and non fiction</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits<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)&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave&nbsp;</li><li>Private healthcare cover and life assurance&nbsp;</li><li>Summer Hours&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal&nbsp;</li><li>Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Relocation Rent Support Loan&nbsp;&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</li><li>Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers&nbsp;</li><li>Gym membership discount&nbsp;</li><li>Onsite physiotherapy (London only)&nbsp;</li><li>Charitable donation matching and&nbsp;2 volunteering days&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</li><li>Subsidised canteen and retail discounts&nbsp;</li><li>Onsite prayer room&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;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:recruitment@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.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied which you can access by clicking the 'Apply' button. We do not accept email applications.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;

Glasgow Office 

Honley

Dublin

HarperCollins Publishers UK

HarperCollins

200 Years of HarperCollins

Sales executive (maternity cover)

Closing date: 21st January 2025Contract type: Fixed term contract (12 months)&nbsp;Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + London Weighting (£5,319) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Location: Office Base is London, Television Centre. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working&nbsp;Drive innovation and build lasting audience relationships with cutting-edge CRM solutions at the heart of BBC Studios.BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels &amp; streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.&nbsp;We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.&nbsp;From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.The CRM team sit within the Brands &amp; Licencing division of BBC Studios, tasked with growing our addressable audiences across some of our key Brands such as Bluey, Doctor Who, BBC Earth and Top Gear. Our vision is to leverage world renowned content and data to deliver personalised experiences for consumers that builds long lasting relationships with our Brands.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesThe role of the CRM Operations Manager will be to lead on the technical aspects of our CRM programme, providing guidance to the rest of the CRM team and helping to implement new tools and techniques. You will be the subject matter expert in our SFMC (Salesforce Marketing Cloud) platform, managing our development roadmap and successful handover of projects into business as usual practices.<ul><li>Become the go-to person for all SFMC support and project queries within the CRM department.</li><li>Own the day-to-day relationship with Salesforce (CRM Director in support) &amp; associated technical support teams and agencies.</li><li>Help maintain the efficient and successful operational running of SFMC and associated platform performance and optimisation (e.g. any new features we need to start leveraging).</li><li>SME for all things SFMC and help map out new customer &amp; consumer journeys (e.g. launch new lifecycle comms).&nbsp;</li><li>Assist the CRM Director and deputise when needed in certain technical meetings and decision making (e.g. BBC.com technical calls re: SFMC).</li><li>Be our data strategy and CRM best practice representative for the team – alongside Brands CRM Manager.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the CRM Director in the successful delivery of the technical development roadmap for Salesforce that aligns with the overall CRM strategy whilst managing our annual development budget.</li><li>Lead relationships with multiple BBC Studios stakeholders to deliver strategic projects with their full support.</li><li>Manage and mitigate risks and issues escalating as appropriate.</li><li>Inspire the team to innovate, be aware of developments in marketing, CRM and technology/digital trends, maintain links with the industry and incorporate insight into CRM activity.</li></ul>&nbsp;What does it take?Essential<ul><li>Extensive experience using Salesforce Marketing Cloud: Proficient in utilizing Salesforce Marketing Cloud for designing and implementing marketing campaigns.&nbsp;</li><li>Significant experience in an email marketing role: Proven track record of developing, executing, and optimizing personalised and segmented email marketing strategies.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of delivering multi-channel marketing automations: Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and manage marketing campaigns across multiple channels and skilled in using marketing automation tools to streamline workflows.</li><li>Data &amp; analytics literate: Strong analytical skills to interpret marketing data and metrics. Proficient in using analytics tools to track campaign performance, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.&nbsp;</li><li>Stakeholder Management: Proficient in managing relationships with internal teams and external partners with a strong ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Understanding of the BBC and its place in the media market.</li><li>Understanding and experience of editorial compliance and Fair-Trading policies.</li><li>People management/line management experience beneficial but not essential.</li><li>Experience of using other CRM platforms &amp; technology such as Braze, Validity, Movable Ink and Marigold.</li></ul>&nbsp;Life at BBC StudiosWe don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours <a href="https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/S001190811T2/Our_BBC_Values.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&amp;I plan can be found <a href="https://www.bbcstudios.com/media/4497/bbc-studios-diversity-and-inculsion-plan-2021-2024.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found <a href="https://www.bbcstudios.com/people-culture/sustainability/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;Extend schemeThis role is advertised as part of our <a href="https://careers.bbc.co.uk/content/BBC_Extend/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank">BBC Extend programme</a> for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under-equality-act-2010" target="_blank">the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010)</a>, or the definition of disability in the <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/50/section/1" target="_blank">Disability Discrimination Act (1995)</a> if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.&nbsp;We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our BBC Extend programme, please contact the <a href="http://Extend@bbc.co.uk/" target="_blank">BBC Extend team</a>.The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

BBC Studios Bristol

BBC Roath Lock Studios

MediaCity UK

BBC Studios Glasgow

BBC Studios

100 Years of the BBC

Top Gear

CRM operations manager (FTC) - EXTEND

Closing date: 14th January 2025Contract: 18 Month FTC (broken into three 6 month elements based on performance review to progress through the stages)Band: ASalary:&nbsp; £22,000 + London Weighting at £5319Location: BBC Elstree, Borehamwood<h2>&nbsp;</h2>Do you have a true passion for Drama and always wondered what it was like to work as a prop team member on set? Are you a practical thinker who loves a challenge and doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty?&nbsp;BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels &amp; streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe. &nbsp;From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.BBC Studios Drama Productions is renowned for bringing audiences together week after week. We are the creative powerhouse behind award-winning Drama such as EastEnders, Silent Witness, Father Brown and Sister Boniface Mysteries to Casualty, River City, Pobol y Cwm and Anfamol. In addition to our iconic brands, we have an ambitious growth strategy with a slate of fresh and exciting new shows in development.&nbsp;EastEnders is a multi-award winning soap broadcast four times a week. It currently ranks as one of the most watched TV dramas in the UK tackling many controversial and taboo issues previously unseen on television in the UK. &nbsp;&nbsp;EastEnders are offering an amazing opportunity for someone looking for an entry into the Television and the Props department. &nbsp;The successful candidate will be provided with all the essential training to develop the skills and relevant aspects required to become a fully trained Prop Hand in order to become an integral part of the larger EastEnders prop team.This 18-month on-site training will cover studio standby, setting and striking of scenery, action prop delivery to set and the general duties to cover cleaning and set housekeeping. &nbsp;During the full period, it will be broken down into three, six month stages of training and based on the successful candidates performance to progress and move through the various aspects of the role. ResponsibilitiesReporting to our EastEnders Props and Setting Manager alongside EastEnders Prop Store Manager, you will gain an understanding of the connection to the larger design team working alongside Designers and Art Directors including experienced Film and Television professionals where you will gain an in-depth understanding of what it entails to work on a large drama production.&nbsp;You will have the opportunity to train and develop into an industry proficient Prop Hand and join our successful 12-year production line of previous trainees working in the outside film and TV world with our freelance pool of accomplished Prop Hand talent.&nbsp;You will be asked to carry out a multitude of tasks, some repetitive, which will all be mentored by either EastEnders Charge Hands or our experienced Action Prop teams. Your duties will include:<ul><li>Setting and striking of scenery, with heavy lifting involved</li><li>Studio standby</li><li>Action Prop breakdown and delivery to set</li><li>Understanding of continuity of sets and props within filming action</li><li>General duties including set and studio housekeeping and cleaning</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceWe’re looking for someone who is looking for an entry-level position into the TV industry and is someone who is self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Passion for prop roles within the industry, advantageous if within Drama</li><li>Experience of working with hand &amp; power tools</li><li>Possession of a valid and clean driving licence is essential</li><li>Experience of working as part of a team and sharing tasks; communicating information and taking direction from others&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding of working in environments where there are conflicting priorities and problems to solve &nbsp;</li><li>Passion and knowledge of Drama, especially EastEnders &nbsp;</li></ul>Life at BBC StudiosWe don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours <a href="https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/S001190811T2/Our_BBC_Values.pdf" target="_blank">here.</a>The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. More information on our D&amp;I plan can be found <a href="https://www.bbcstudios.com/media/4497/bbc-studios-diversity-and-inculsion-plan-2021-2024.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found <a href="https://www.bbcstudios.com/people-culture/sustainability/" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS<ul><li>We offer a competitive salary package</li><li>Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid</li><li>26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days</li><li>A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more</li><li>A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation</li></ul>&nbsp;NEXT STEPSWe appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.&nbsp;REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTAs a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview." If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on <a href="mailto:reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk" target="_blank">reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk</a>To be considered for this role you will need to be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of your employment.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Trainee prop hand (EastEnders)

Closing date: 23rd January 2025Salary: £36,000 per annum (pro rata based on the length of the cover contract)Working hours: Normal working hours are 10am-6pm, five days a week, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events.Location: This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on other days.&nbsp;Ready to shape the voice of UK theatre at an industry-leading publication? Take the lead on features, from commissioning to publication.The Stage Media Company Ltd, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Stage and The Bookseller. Both The Stage and The Bookseller are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews/interviews and insightful features.The Stage, the publication for the theatre industry, has an opportunity for a talented, multi-skilled features editor to work on a well-established title on a nine-month maternity cover contract. As features editor, you will be reporting to The Stage’s editor. The role will require first-class writing and editing skills, accuracy under pressure and a passion for the theatre.The Features editor will oversee all features from commissioning to publication and serve as a champion for The Stage’s feature content, representing its values and vision at industry events and within the editorial team. The successful candidate will continually strive to improve The Stage’s feature content and explore new writers, formats and methods of engagement.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesContent<ul><li>Identify timely, engaging topics for features and opinion pieces, and collaborate with a national network of freelancers, theatre PRs and management to commission and deliver compelling content for both print and digital platforms&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Edit freelance copy to ensure it meets The Stage’s high standards, adheres to house style, and aligns with feature guidelines</li><li>Collaborate with production desk, PRs and photographers to source and approve high-quality images aligned with editorial content</li><li>Lead by example by writing engaging, industry-focused features for The Stage</li></ul>Leadership<ul><li>Recruit, train, and mentor freelance feature writers, fostering a diverse talent pool and continually improving the quality of contributions</li><li>Provide constructive feedback and guidance to freelancers to enhance their writing skills</li></ul>Collaboration<ul><li>Liaise with the production desk and editors to ensure a seamless workflow and maintain publishing deadlines</li><li>Work closely with The Stage’s social media team to develop and implement strategies that amplify feature content across platforms</li><li>Attend and actively participate in industry events, networking to enhance The Stage’s visibility and build relationships with key stakeholders</li></ul>Workflow management<ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end workflow of editorial assets, ensuring features are of the highest quality and published on time</li><li>Administer freelance feature contributor payments and maintain accurate records</li><li>Be willing and able to delegate duties effectively and cover other roles within the editorial team as needed</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Superb writing and editing skills with close attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written, verbal and organisational abilities</li><li>Proven track record of publishing engaging, industry-focused articles with excellent journalistic judgment as a published writer&nbsp;</li><li>Journalism qualification or equivalent experience</li><li>Solid and continually improving industry knowledge</li><li>Established contacts within the theatre industry</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships</li><li>Ability to edit quickly and accurately under pressure</li><li>Solid understanding of SEO principles to maximise audience engagement and reach</li><li>Proficiency with content management systems, social media tools, and basic image editing software</li><li>A deep passion for theatre and an understanding of its diverse voices, communities and cultural significance</li><li>Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail</li><li>A flexible attitude to working patterns, including occasional evening and weekend work&nbsp;</li><li>A collaborative mindset with the ability to build positive relationships within a team-oriented environment</li><li>Able to work independently and take initiative</li><li>Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving business needs</li></ul>&nbsp;Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Stage Media Company Limited

Features editor (maternity cover)

Closing date: 14th January 2025Salary: £30,000 in the first yearStart date: 8th September 2025&nbsp;Looking for an entrance into the world of journalism? Curious about global affairs? Join the Financial Times as a trainee journalist!The FT’s Paul McClean graduate trainee programme recruits and trains entry-level journalists from all walks of life for a long-term career at one of the world’s leading, and most respected, news organisations.The scheme is named after Paul McClean, a gifted journalist who produced groundbreaking work during his two years as an FT trainee. Sadly, Paul passed away in September 2017.We are looking for talented, driven reporters who want to develop an FT career in financial journalism and global affairs; people who are curious about the world, strongly committed to serious journalism and who enjoy the thrill of nailing a good story.The Paul McClean graduate trainee programme is not an internship or fellowship: it is a full-time contract as a trainee Financial Times journalist.Successful applicants to the three-year programme will join us in September 2025. They will first receive eight weeks of in-house training, then have four six-month stints on different news desks, including one overseas posting. For the third year, the trainee will undertake their first dedicated job, assuming good performance. Mentoring, feedback and further training are provided throughout.&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Applicants must demonstrate they can cope with the pressure of working in a fast-paced news organisation with assignments abroad.&nbsp;</li><li>You should be a self-starter committed to unstintingly high standards, have a keen interest in business and global affairs, an international mindset and sharp reporting instincts.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong writing ability is vital.</li><li>You should be excited about getting scoops and telling stories across all formats.&nbsp;</li><li>Fluent spoken and written English is essential; data journalism skills and languages are an advantage, as is the ability to understand different cultures.</li></ul>&nbsp;How to applyAll candidates must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom for a minimum of three years, at the point of application.Please upload three documents.&nbsp;<ul><li>CV, include with dates: the name and city of your secondary school; university and subject details; post-grad education (if any); other qualifications including data journalism skills; Student or other journalism experience; languages (include competency level, ideally on the CEFR scale); leisure interests; Work experience.</li><li>Cover Letter: Tell us about yourself, including why you want to be a journalist at the FT and why we should choose you.&nbsp;</li><li>An unpublished news story with the emphasis on original reporting, on a topic of interest to FT readers. We are looking for a story that you have researched and written yourself with the FT in mind. It should be a news story - not an opinion piece. Submissions that have been published will be rejected. (500 words max).</li></ul>We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their original story, and written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.&nbsp;Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process is monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.Applications submitted without all three requirements, will not be assessed.&nbsp;TermsGraduate trainees join the FT on a one-year contract, extended for up to a further year at the discretion of the company. Successful trainees are encouraged to apply for staff positions that become available towards the end of their second year of the three-year scheme.&nbsp;&nbsp;The salary is £30,000, in the first-year, rising to £34,000 in the second year and £38,000 in the final, third year on appointment to the first job in a competitive application process. In addition, the trainee will receive a one-off £750 welcome payment on joining. These terms are subject to good performance throughout.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion&nbsp;We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=talent@ft.com" target="_blank">talent@ft.com</a> and a member of our team will be happy to help.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Financial Times

Paul McClean graduate trainee

Closing date: 24th January 2025Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Shape exceptional special editions, managing every detail from schedule to sign-off.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.We're made up of 12&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Quercus; Octopus, Bookouture and Dialogue Books. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hodder Education is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.Hachette UK is part of&nbsp;Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Overseeing process and schedules for group special editions, ensuring that all titles are published to a high standard</li><li>Attend divisional workflow meetings and liaise with production and design to ensure text, covers and artwork run to schedule</li><li>Alongside the Special Editions KAM, to work closely with commissioning editors to ensure that, from the point of commissioning, project specifications are agreed (to be updated throughout the project), budgets and schedules are set, and associated administration, including invoice processing, is done</li><li>To ensure that publications meet schedules and keep key stakeholders up to date with progress. To work with the Key Account Manager to propose appropriate corrective action when delays occur.</li><li>To collate proofs, and oversee this work done by others.</li><li>To ensure that all associated editorial administration is completed, including processing contractual paperwork, permissions, Biblio housekeeping, archiving, keeping full proof records until a project is completed and the invoice settled</li><li>To proofread and sign off covers for press</li><li>To support the KAM as an initial point of contact for legal queries</li><li>Improve workflows, with a focus on customer experience and commercial efficiency</li><li>Network with other key stakeholders across the business to ensure that knowledge is shared, and all divisions are aware of best practice across the Group.</li></ul>The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Excellent organisation and time-management</li><li>Project and desk editorial management</li><li>A good communicator with a proactive approach and ability to forward think</li><li>Attention to and critical eye for detail</li><li>Ability to think logically, work through problems and suggest solutions</li><li>Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage deadlines</li><li>Confidence to chase progress with colleagues as necessary</li><li>Sound knowledge of publishing processes</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

Special editions project co-ordinator (9 month FTC)

Closing date: 19th January 2025Salary: £36,000&nbsp;Head of Zeus is seeking a well-connected, creative and enthusiastic publicity manager to work across our Aries and AdAstra fiction imprints. This role is to cover a maternity leave and reports to the Head of Publicity.From serial killers to spies, medieval soldiers to golden age crime, Aries is home to your very favourite characters. Our crime, thriller, action, adventure and horror imprint, publishes acclaimed authors including master of crime, Martin Edwards, award-winning historical fiction author Clare Whitfield and bestselling historian and broadcaster, Dan Jones.&nbsp;Ad Astra is high-concept, hard-core and literary Science Fiction and fantasy. Its authors include true stars of their genres: Cixin Liu, Hao Jingfang, Kelly Link, Ken Liu, A.G. Riddle, Adrian Tchaikovsky and Lavie Tidhar, to name just a few.The Aries/AdAstra Publicity Manager will be part of our high-achieving, ambitious publicity team, working to deliver brilliant, sales-driving book campaigns and excellent author care for these imprints. This temporary role, to cover a maternity leave, is ideal for someone with previous experience of working in a busy publicity department and who has particular specialist knowledge of how to run successful crime/thriller and science fiction/fantasy PR campaigns.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Planning and running creative publicity campaigns for our Aries and AdAstra imprints and being the main point of contact for authors.&nbsp;</li><li>Developing and maintaining strong media relationships across print, broadcast, podcasts, events and the digital space.&nbsp;</li><li>Delivering excellent author care, from preliminary campaign planning meetings, through to launch and beyond.</li><li>Working creatively to identify and pitch potential feature and interview opportunities for our authors</li><li>Writing press releases and coordinating review copy mailings to targeted media lists.</li><li>Organising launch parties as well as bookshop and festival events.</li><li>Collaborating with Marketing colleagues on blogger mailings and early influencer proof mailouts.</li><li>Participating in monthly imprint meetings and departmental planning meetings.</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues in the wider Sales &amp; Marketing and Editorial departments to develop joined up book campaigns.</li><li>Providing PR support to other imprints when required, including advising junior colleagues.&nbsp;</li><li>Day to day administrative duties including managing prize submissions, booking author travel and reporting on publicity coverage and events to other departments and the wider company.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Previous experience in a book publicity team; running own publicity campaigns and delivering excellent levels of author care.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent contacts, including good relationships with sci-fi/fantasy and crime fiction event programmers and reviewers.</li><li>Good understanding of the national media landscape, including digital media.</li><li>Strong relationship building skills, both with internal colleagues and third parties.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>A demonstrable ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines.</li><li>A creative approach to finding new platforms to expand a campaign’s reach and find potential new readers&nbsp;</li><li>A demonstrable passion for crime/thriller and science fiction/fantasy books and the ability to convey this is essential</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office: Head of Zeus, 5-8 Hardwick Street, London, EC1R 4RG 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: Tuesday and Wednesday&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Sunday 19th January 2025.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;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 requiredPlease include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Publicity manager, Head of Zeus (maternity cover)

Closing date: 17th January 2025Salary: £40,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;We are looking for a passionate and driven publicist to lead on campaigns and strategy for a range of Orion’s key launches.The Orion Publishing Group, a division of Hachette UK, publishes commercial and literary, award-winning popular fiction and non-fiction and is home to bestselling authors such as Sir Ian Rankin, Emily English, Adam Kay, Michael Connelly, Brandon Sanderson, Veronica Henry, Santa Montefiore, Clare Chambers, Cathy Bramley, Michael Palin, Malala Yousafzai, Gillian Flynn, Candice Carty-Williams and many more.&nbsp;In 2021 we won the Publisher of the Year award at the British Book Awards, and our award-winning Communications team has a proud track record of creating high-impact, creative, sales-driving campaigns to help bring our books to readers.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Publicity Manager to join our dynamic and creative Communications team, to cover a 12 month secondment. As Senior Publicity Manager you will be responsible for leading and implementing sales-driving and profile-building publicity campaigns,&nbsp;fully integrating all aspects of the media and events spaces to positively raise the profile and awareness of the author and book&nbsp;across our wide range of imprints.You will be working directly with some of the industry’s biggest and most exciting publishing including Michael Connelly, Emily English and Chris Whitaker as well as working across our fiction and non-fiction lists more broadly. You’ll be required to confidently present plans to colleagues in-house and externally to authors and agents, pitch for new business, regularly updating key stakeholders on progress, as well as offering exceptional author care and maintaining excellent relationships with authors and agents.This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplined, award-winning team responsible for a wide variety of publishing. You’d be working in a creative and dynamic environment, utilising a wide variety of essential publicity skills to reach the widest possible readership.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have demonstrable experience with a proven track record of creating industry-leading publicity campaigns across fiction and non-fiction that result in sales.</li><li>An interest in commercial publishing as well as experience working with brand authors is desired.&nbsp;</li><li>Alongside demonstratable PR experience, the ideal candidate will be extremely efficient, have a broad range of contacts across the media and events, and bring initiative, creativity, and passion to the role.</li><li>The ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and be a strong team player are also vital.</li><li>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced publicist ready for a new challenge.</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>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.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Senior publicity manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 18th January 2025 at 9amSalary: £28,808 per annum (pro rata)&nbsp;Start date: Week commencing 10th February 2025 with flexibility if needed&nbsp;&nbsp;Duration: 6 months&nbsp;Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm (with occasional evening working)&nbsp;Location: Our offices are in Somerset House in central London, all staff are expected to be working in the office at least 2 days a week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interviews: We will be conducting interviews between Monday 27th January and Friday 31st January via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. We will inform candidates shortlisted for an interview by the end of the day on Wednesday 22nd January. Please be aware that if you are shortlisted there will be a short, written task to be completed ahead of the interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;Keen to kickstart a career in research? Dive into diverse projects and sharpen your skills with this 6-month internship!We are a fast-growing research agency that puts public and stakeholder opinion at the heart of our clients' thinking. Our research methodologies span all qualitative and quantitative techniques, and we have a diverse client base across the private, public and third sectors. We strongly encourage all potential applicants to take a look at our <a href="https://www.thinksinsight.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information about who we are and what we do, including some of our previous reports.We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and hard-working Research Assistant to join our team. We are also looking for those with experience in Behavioural Science (relevant university degree or industry experience) to join as a Behavioural Research Assistant.&nbsp;&nbsp;The chosen candidate will be primarily responsible for providing logistical and analytical support on research projects, as well as providing wider administrative support to the team. That said, Research Assistants gain exposure to all elements of our work, including seeing focus groups in action, and contributing to the analysis and reporting process.&nbsp;This internship is designed to be an introduction to research and so is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to embark on a career in social and market research or in communications.&nbsp;&nbsp;Whilst the Research Assistant internship is a six-month role, there is the potential for a permanent role as a Research Executive at the end of the placement. Lots of our current team joined us as interns and we see the internship as an important way of bringing talent into our business. Any offer of a permanent role will depend on individual performance during the internship.&nbsp;&nbsp;What will you bring?<ul><li>Strong communication skills, on paper, in person and on the phone.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong organisational skills and be able to multi-task.&nbsp;</li><li>An excellent academic record.&nbsp;</li><li>Be able to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to a high degree of proficiency.&nbsp;</li><li>Have permission to work in the UK at the time of starting employment.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;For the behavioural role, we are also looking for:&nbsp;<ul><li>A candidate passionate about behavioural science – you have knowledge of the literature from study and update it by reading the latest findings from a range of sources.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to creatively apply findings from the literature to propose novel intervention ideas.</li><li>Knowledge of behavioural frameworks (e.g. COM-B, ISM).&nbsp;</li><li>(Desirable) Knowledge of experimental design.&nbsp;</li><li>(Desirable) Hard skills in design (e.g. with Figma) and/or experimental analysis (e.g. with R).</li><li>Ideally you would also have some previous theoretical or practical exposure to qualitative or quantitative research methodologies (e.g. through academic studies or work experience), and experience of working in an office-based environment.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;How to apply&nbsp;If this sounds like you, please complete our online application form by clicking the 'Apply' button.The application form covers:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Your contact details.&nbsp;</li><li>Your academic and employment history (please note that you will not need to upload a CV).&nbsp;</li><li>Why you would like to apply to be an Intern at Thinks.&nbsp;</li><li>Why you feel you are a good fit for the role.&nbsp;</li></ul>If you have any questions, please get in touch with the recruitment team at <a href="mailto:internship@thinksinsight.com" target="_blank">internship@thinksinsight.com</a>.&nbsp;While we will try our best to contact all unsuccessful candidates, this may not be possible due to high numbers of applicants. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from individuals who have previously come in for an interview for our internship programme.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented both in our workplace and in the sector.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Thinks Insight & Strategy

Research assistants / Behavioural research assistants

Closing date for all applications:&nbsp;Wednesday 15 January 2025Salary:&nbsp;£23,100- £25,909 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Bring your project management and editorial expertise to the forefront with Intellect as our production editor on a fixed term contract.Intellect is an independent academic publisher for scholars and practitioners teaching and researching in the arts, media and creative industries.Best known for our work in the visual and performing arts, we provide publishing services in many subject areas, backed by almost 40 years of steady growth, and a reputation for excellence in design and production.Intellect is currently seeking a Production Editor to join our team on a maternity cover basis. You will be on a fixed term contract and the duration could be up to 12 months starting from 1st March 2025 until 1st March 2026.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate day-to-day editorial management of some of our books</li><li>Liaise with and provide support for our authors, editors and their contributors</li><li>Liaise with and monitor the work of our production stakeholders - copy editors, typesetters, printers and distributors to ensure a timely and efficient production process</li></ul>As part of a small team, there will be some other areas of work to which you may be asked to contribute. Training will be given on the job as required.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceYou will have a proactive attitude, with good time management, ability to work independently with good communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others.&nbsp;We are looking for someone with sound publishing skills such as editorial and project management who is interested in developing these skills further as part of our small, friendly team.<ul><li>Project Management skills</li><li>Administrative skills (including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google G Suite)</li><li>Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all stakeholders</li><li>Organisational skills: ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload, meeting deadlines and able to work on your own initiative</li><li>Attention to detail, resourceful and proactive</li><li>Degree-level education with a keen interest in the dissemination of research</li><li>Customer service and proofreading skills</li><li>Print production experience&nbsp;</li><li>Data entry and data manipulation/interpretation skills</li></ul>&nbsp;This is a&nbsp;full-time position,&nbsp;37.5 hrs pw.&nbsp;This position will be based in our office in Bristol, with flexible working available.Our staff enjoy a very supportive working culture and job fulfilment, and we are committed to a healthy work/life balance. Benefits include:<ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Generous annual leave, 25 days (inc Christmas and your birthday) plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributory pension</li><li>Childcare voucher scheme where applicable</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Interest-free company loan</li></ul>&nbsp;Please apply with a&nbsp;full CV and covering letter to Ria Baker by clicking the 'Apply' button.All interviews will be conducted at our Bristol office or remotely via Gmeet where applicable.&nbsp;We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, genders, abilities and ethnicities.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.(Please note that if you have not received a reply by Friday 24 January then your application has not been successful on this occasion.)

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