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Closing date for applications: Sunday 8th February 2026Salary: £40,000 - £50,000Location: LondonDivision: Media &amp; EntertainmentBusiness Area: Media Production&nbsp;Work at the centre of scripted development, shaping distinctive drama and nurturing writing talent from early ideas to commissioned scripts.&nbsp;ITV is a vertically integrated producer broadcaster and streamer, consisting of ITV Studios and Media &amp; Entertainment (M&amp;E).&nbsp;Poison Pen is seeking a visionary Development Executive to drive our high-end UK and US drama slate from concept to greenlight. Partner with the President and Executive Producer to build a precise, commercial slate of high-end drama commissions. If you have the proven track record, editorial instinct, and passion to shape the next wave of must-watch TV, this is your chance to lead. &nbsp;The role<ul><li>Working with the President and the Executive Producer to manage and build on both the UK and US slate.</li><li>Have a strong knowledge of writers (established and emerging) and an understanding of their suitability to particular projects/genres.</li><li>To foster and nurture new and existing writing talent.</li><li>Read books and scripts under consideration and provide feedback as needed</li><li>Provide creative feedback and direction on key stages throughout the development</li><li>process for writers and development team</li><li>To bring ideas to development meetings in line with our development strategies.</li><li>Communicate with broadcasters / commissioners regularly, alongside the ITV distribution team</li><li>Cultivate relationships with agents, writers and creatives within the industry</li><li>Pitching the slate internally and externally</li><li>Strategising what the slate is missing, where the market is going and ensure the team is aware of creative goals</li><li>Monitor and remain on top of trends in programming</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;Minimum critera<ul><li>Demonstrable experience as a credited Development Executive (or experienced Scripted Editor) for a minimum of at least two high-end drama productions. (Please evidence in CV)</li><li>A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working in development for a television production company with a proven track record in high-end drama. (Please evidence in CV)</li><li>Demonstrable passion for scripted TV.</li><li>Strong understanding of the development process in high-end drama. (Please evidence in CV)</li><li>Proven experience in actively researching and identifying up-and-coming writers and directors within the British television landscape.</li><li>Experience managing script submission processes, including responding professionally and efficiently to literary agents and established writers.</li><li>Direct experience providing constructive and insightful development and script notes for high-end drama productions.</li><li>Involvement in taking television drama projects from their initial concept stage through to script commission and development.</li><li>Proficiency in using Final Draft.</li><li>Familiarity with and passion for Poison Pen slate.</li></ul>&nbsp;Key criteria<ul><li>Strong knowledge of British TV writers, both established and new, and understanding their strengths.</li><li>Excellent editorial skills and instincts to spot strong projects and give helpful feedback on scripts and ideas.</li><li>Experience of story editing.</li><li>Good relationships with literary agents and a talent for building strong connections with writers.</li><li>Experience in contributing creative ideas to develop projects with senior colleagues.</li><li>Demonstrable ability to communicate clearly (both written and verbal) and inclusively with people from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences with the ability to give clear and sensitive feedback.</li><li>Excellent written skills to deliver a variety of supporting documents quickly and accurately.</li><li>An understanding of diverse UK audiences and a perspective on how to make programmes that appeal to them.</li><li>Experience in presenting project ideas to TV channels or senior leaders.</li><li>Well-organised and able to manage multiple projects at once, paying attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to conduct thorough research to support both development and production, ensuring accuracy.</li><li>An understanding of and alignment with Poison Pen’s values around diversity, inclusion and accessibility in storytelling</li><li>A passion for commercial TV (particularly crime and thriller), film, theatre, and comedy, with a keen interest in discovering new talent and trends.</li><li>A flexible, problem-solving mindset, able to navigate new challenges in a fast- paced, growing company.</li><li>Comfortable with a hands-on, multifaceted role, where responsibilities may evolve as the company grows.</li><li>A keen interest in books, graphic novels, animation, podcasts, documentaries, global narratives, and other mediums that could spark new project ideas.</li></ul>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Development executive, Poison Pen

Closing date for applications: Sunday February 8th 2026Salary: £47,000Location: London<dl><dt>Department: IT Infrastructure &amp; OperationsReports To: IT Director&nbsp;</dt></dl>Step into an IT role within the arts, delivering an ambitious portfolio of technology projects at a world-renowned cultural venue.&nbsp;Southbank Centre, the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction, is at the heart of London’s cultural life. Spanning 11 acres, this iconic venue offers a diverse range of great art and culture, bringing people together through unforgettable experiences. From internationally renowned artists to emerging talent, Southbank Centre provides a platform for creativity to flourish. Its impressive facilities include the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library, and the Arts Council Collection. The centre is also home to six Resident Orchestras, offering exceptional musical performances. Moreover, Southbank Centre is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can have access to the arts through their creative learning and participation activities. As a registered charity and a National Portfolio Organisation, Southbank Centre is esteemed for its contribution to the arts and its dedication to fostering cultural experiences that inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.&nbsp;We are currently looking for a IT Programme Manager to join our IT department on a full time fixed term contract for 12 months. Joining the IT Team and reporting to the Director of IT, this is a Maternity Cover role focused on leading the end-to-end delivery of an ambitious portfolio spanning infrastructure and applications. This position requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery to ensure projects are fit for purpose, on budget, and securely transitioned to operational teams.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Project Management &amp; Delivery: Manage and administer the end-to-end lifecycle of IT projects</li><li>Strategy and Reporting: Take full control of the IT project backlog, ensuring it is regularly updated, prioritised and transparent to all stakeholders</li><li>Strategy and Reporting: Support the development of an IT project management framework and roadmaps to ensure all technical delivery aligns with the Southbank Centre’s long-term strategic goals</li><li>Stakeholder Management: Identify and manage the interests and requirements of internal and external stakeholders in the IT environment to ensure excellent relationships, timely communication and resolve issues where necessary</li><li>Business Analysis: Work with stakeholders to identify areas of potential improvement in existing business processes and deliver agreed changes</li></ul>&nbsp;Skills, knowledge and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable IT project management experience including creation of project roadmaps</li><li>Experience of large IT-lead programmes</li><li>Ability to deliver clear reporting to multiple levels of stakeholders</li><li>Ability to multitask and prioritise a variety of projects simultaneously &nbsp;</li></ul> The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert. Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the contract. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting. Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered. Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

The Southbank Centre

IT programme manager (12 month fixed term - maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10 Feb 2026Salary: £40,000Location: &nbsp;LondonReporting to: Head of Marketing &amp; Distribution, NT Live and NT Collection&nbsp;Help take world-class theatre to screens worldwide, leading international sales and distribution with a focus on the US market.&nbsp;The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home.We are looking for an International Sales Manager to join the National Theatre's NT Live team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the event cinema industry, where stage meets screen. The International Sales Manager is responsible for managing and developing National Theatre Live’s international sales and distribution activity, with a particular focus on driving growth within the US market.The role ensures the effective delivery of content to international partners and venues, maintains strong distributor relationships, and supports the smooth transition of distribution operations during a key period of organisational change.Working closely with teams across distribution, marketing, and finance, the International Sales Manager drives market growth internationally and ensures that all screenings are delivered to the highest technical and operational standards. Through proactive relationship management, strategic planning, and clear communication, the role contributes directly to expanding National Theatre Live’s international reach and revenue.&nbsp;Skills, knowledge and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience and demonstrable knowledge of international film sales and distribution</li><li>Experience of managing a team across multiple departments</li><li>Knowledge of dealing with theatrical sales and contractual negotiations</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting, pitching and negotiating</li><li>Ability to work to tight deadlines and to work with a proactive attitude</li></ul>&nbsp;If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

National Theatre

International sales manager, NT Live

Closing date for applications: Midday on Friday 6th February 2026Interviews: Expected w/c 16th February or w/c 23rd February for shortlisted individuals, held online via Zoom.&nbsp;An exceptional opportunity for emerging theatre-makers to gain hands-on experience on full-scale new productions...For the past 20 years British Youth Music Theatre's Creative Work Placement (CWP) Scheme has helped emerging artists to take their first steps into the theatre industry by providing work placements on our productions as either Assistant Musical Director, Assistant Designer or Assistant Stage Manager. There is one of each of these roles available on every BYMT production. This year, each BYMT production will also have a role available for either an Assistant Director or an Assistant Choreographer.&nbsp;Another exciting development this year is that BYMT have been successful in gaining funding to innovate and diversify their CWP Scheme to include six virtual learning modules before the placement begins, frequent check-ins during the project and detailed feedback after the programme has finished.Each successful candidate will be embedded as an important part of the full scale creative and production team on residential production with a company of between 35-40 young people from across the UK. Each candidate will be partnered with an industry professional who will act as their professional line manager and mentor.Watch the YouTube short about the placement <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/8tkk0-fvKz0" target="_blank">here</a>.A typical BYMT Season includes around 7 full scale productions throughout the year, one during the Easter holidays and the rest across the Summer between the months of July and August. Our productions are all brand new music theatre in a variety of genres and the successful candidates will be placed on a show that best suits their skillset. These placements give the opportunity to take on responsibility akin to a professional role while in a supportive learning environment.&nbsp;Our production locations for 2026 are Birmingham, Exeter, Hull, Manchester and London. However, all projects are fully residential so applications are welcome from across the UK.We are proud to say that some previous CWPs have returned to work with BYMT in other roles and grown their careers form working relationships established on one of our productions.Creative Work Placements will receive full board accommodation (including meals), and an expenses fee of £500 to cover their travel and any further fees incurred on production.Schedule: Each&nbsp;Creative Work Placement will take place over a two-week period including weekends in either April, July or August 2026 (depending on availability). Successful candidates will work 9-hour days with 3 separate hour breaks and will have 2 full days off during the two-week period.BYMT is committed to creating an inclusive culture in all its activities including equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are particularly keen to hear from people from global majority backgrounds and from candidates who self-identify as disabled as they are under-represented in our workforce.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.For more information and how to apply please visit BYMT's website via the Apply button.&nbsp;

British Youth Music Theatre

Creative work placement (assistant musical director / assistant designer / assistant stage manager / assistant director / assistant choreographer)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: London or Sheffield&nbsp;&nbsp;Take the lead on sales strategy and account management at one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic publishers.&nbsp;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 10 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; Octopus, and Bookouture. 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 Hachette Learning 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 doingAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Group Sales team at Hachette UK as a Key Account Manager/Director (12 month contract). Reporting to the Divisional Sales Director – Little, Brown Book Group &amp; Hachette Childrens Group, you will be responsible for the management of the supermarket accounts for Little, Brown, as well as working closely with the Divisional Sales Director on forward-looking sales and publishing strategy. You will be responsible for growing the sales profitably by working closely with the wider publishing team including editorial, marketing and publicity.&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe’re looking for a candidate with previous account management experience, as well as someone who has a wide view of the UK market. The role also calls for divisional responsibility on strategy meetings and as such, we’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills and ideally previous experience on working closely with marketing, publicity and editorial colleagues.We’re looking for a team player with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, an ability to multi-task and prioritise, and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-moving commercial environment.The successful candidate will be committed to building internal and external relationships, supporting divisional strategy and beating sales budgets.Excellent Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and data analysis skills are essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;&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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;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;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 your 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>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Key accounts manager/director (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 February 2026Salary: £20,000 - £25,000Location: LondonDates: Monday 16 March - Friday 27 March 2026&nbsp;Are you interested in a career in Publishing? Are you obsessed with movies? Does history never cease to amaze you? Are you always dreaming of travelling? Do you love creating content? If any, or all, of these things sound like you, and you would love to spend two weeks with us, then The DK Experience, our remote programme, might be the perfect match for you!&nbsp;&nbsp;Who are we?We’re DK (Dorling Kindersley), the biggest publisher of illustrated non-fiction in the world. We make books covering everything: travel, gardening, cookery, history, children's stories… you name it, we’ve probably got a book on it! &nbsp;We’re looking for creative and passionate candidates to join us on the DK Experience, a paid two week work placement within one of our departments. As much as we’d like to, high demand means we’re unable to offer everyone a place and we’ll be in contact to let you know if you have been randomly selected this time. We will not contact the unsuccessful candidates however if we don’t have a place for you on this occasion, please do keep trying.&nbsp;Where are you from?The programme requires no degree or previous publishing experience and aims to open the doors of our industry to participants from underrepresented regions, communities and backgrounds. Publishing is traditionally very London-centric and people from London or the Home Counties (Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Sussex) or who are based in these regions, have traditionally been advantaged in gaining access to the industry.&nbsp;This programme is instead for anyone originally from, or currently living, in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and parts of England outside London and the Home Counties. Please do not apply if you are currently living in, or originally from, London or the Home Counties (If you are from London, we do work closely with LDN and they may have programmes&nbsp; which might be more suitable for you. You can find out more about the LDN Publishing Apprenticeship <a href="https://www.ldnapprenticeships.com/programme-l3-publishing-apprenticeship" target="_blank">here</a>.)&nbsp;Who are you?You need to be above 18 years old to apply. You’ll also come from an experience or background that is currently underrepresented in publishing. This could include, but is not limited to, coming from a socio-economically marginalised background, being of Black, Asian or minority ethnic heritage, having a disabled and/or neurodiverse experience or living with a long-term health condition, or belonging to an LGBTQ+ community.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note, this programme is not aimed at candidates who already hold a Masters in Publishing.&nbsp;What you'll be doingThis exciting opportunity will be completely remote. All you need is a computer, wifi connection, the right to work in the UK and to be able to commit to two weeks’ full-time work. We’ll be taking you behind the scenes of our publishing house and introducing you to all the different areas of the industry. While you will be placed in a creative department, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about all the other areas of our company. You’ll attend meetings, try your hand at a variety of editing or designing tasks and get involved in a fun group project with other people on the placement. And along with this engaging creative experience, you’ll be paid the National Minimum Wage.&nbsp;DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background.DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

The DK experience

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th February 2026Salary: £31,041 - £36,563Location: London&nbsp;A hands-on sales operations role helping bring Usborne’s children’s books to international markets.&nbsp;Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY®…&nbsp;series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Ravena Guron – with everything from Sticker Dolly Dressing to Philosophy for Beginners in between. Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books globally, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, but which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail-focused individual to join our Foreign Language Publishing team, supporting sales operations for the Dutch market and our wider Foreign Language Publishing team on a maternity cover basis. The team looks after all commercial, sales and marketing activities related to Usborne’s Foreign Language Publishing programmes across a number of international markets, and works&nbsp;closely with distributors as well as in-house colleagues in various departments.&nbsp;The RoleThis is a varied and hands-on role providing essential sales operations and administrative support for the Dutch market, while also providing support for the wider team.Working closely with colleagues across Foreign Language Publishing Sales, Editorial and Design, Production and Digital,&nbsp;you will help ensure that title information, schedules, reports and materials are accurate, up to date and shared on time.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Acting as day-to-day contact for the Dutch distributor.</li><li>Maintaining accurate title records in the company database, including adding new titles, reprints and updating publication programmes.</li><li>Supporting sales activity through the preparation of catalogues, marketing materials, presentations and reports.</li><li>Processing sales and stock data, maintaining Excel-based reports and supporting compliance and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Assisting with coordination of costing and scheduling of new titles, liaising with Production and Editors, and preparing schedules for internal meetings.</li><li>Providing general administrative and team support as needed.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forThis role is suited to a graduate or someone with 1-2 years’ experience in an office or administrative environment, with experience from within publishing or a related industry a bonus.&nbsp;We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:<ul><li>Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and confidence working accurately with data, schedules and systems.</li><li>Very good Excel skills and confidence using spreadsheets for reporting and tracking.</li><li>Clear, professional communication skills when dealing with colleagues and external contacts.</li><li>A proactive, helpful approach and willingness to provide general administrative and team support as needed.</li><li>The ability to work independently while also acting as a reliable team assistant, keeping things running smoothly for colleagues.</li><li>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office;</li><li>Experience with databases such as Biblio is helpful but not essential.</li><li>Fluency in Dutch, written and spoken, is an advantage but not essential</li></ul>&nbsp;Location and BenefitsThis role is based in our London, Farringdon office and we work a 35-hour working week. After a successful initial induction period (where we require new staff to work in the office for 4-5 days per week) we then operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home subject to business need, which optimises our opportunities for creative collaboration and contact with our colleagues.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.</li><li>Healthcare Cashback scheme.</li><li>Virtual GP service.</li><li>Enhanced Family Friendly benefits.</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day.</li><li>Rewards and Discount services and shopping.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books.</li></ul>&nbsp;Recruitment ProcessWe are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the point of application.We expect to undertake first round interviews, online from w/c 23rd February with a further in person interview to be held shortly thereafter. We are looking for someone to be available to take up the post in early April 2026.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.&nbsp;AI noticeThe use of AI has become more prevalent in recruitment application answers and content and whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, we need to see that you're able to demonstrate your ability to originate ideas and write them in a compelling manner, not just generate them using a tool. Therefore, any suspected AI usage may result in your application being rejected.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Sales assistant – foreign language publishing (Maternity Cover)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th February 2026Salary: £31,041 - £36,563 (depending on experience)Location: London (Hybrid after probationary period)Contract: Maternity cover (1 year fixed term contract)&nbsp;Fluent in German and interested in publishing? Join Usborne Publishing to support sales and digital marketing for it's German-language children's books.&nbsp;&nbsp;Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY®… series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Ravena Guron – with everything from Sticker Dolly Dressing to Philosophy for Beginners in between. Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books globally, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, but which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.The Usborne German language publishing team looks after all commercial, sales and marketing activities related to our German own-language publishing programme. The team works closely with German distributors, sales representatives, PR agencies, editorial and production teams to ensure that German editions of Usborne books are published, promoted and distributed effectively.We are looking for a proactive, highly organised and detail-focused individual with excellent administrative, communication and digital skills to join our German language publishing team on a maternity cover basis. This role offers a varied mix of sales support, digital marketing, bibliographic administration and regulatory compliance responsibilities. While the role is based within our Foreign Language team in London, it provides day-to-day support to the German team, who are based locally in our German office. This requires regular communication and close collaboration with colleagues working remotely.&nbsp;What you'll be doingThis exciting and varied role supports sales, marketing and digital activity for our German-language publishing programme.<ul><li>Supporting sales activity and external partners, including monitoring new titles, preparing advance materials and coordinating with sales, distribution and PR contacts.</li><li>Maintaining accurate scheduling and title information, ensuring records are kept up to date and data is entered accurately.</li><li>Assisting with digital marketing activity, including social media content creation, metadata accuracy and performance reporting, working closely with marketing colleagues.</li><li>Preparing marketing and sales materials, including presentations, advance information sheets and catalogues (print and digital).</li><li>Uploading and maintaining digital catalogue content and supporting online visibility of titles.</li><li>Supporting compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including gathering and submitting required product and packaging information.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking forYou will need to have native-level written and spoken German and excellent English language skills. This role would suit someone with experience in a busy administrative, sales support or marketing environment, with experience from within publishing or a related industry a bonus.&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when working with metadata and bibliographic information.</li><li>Clear, confident communication skills when liaising with internal teams and external partners.</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team</li><li>Digital content creation skills, including writing engaging copy for online use.</li><li>Confidence in interpreting and reporting on social media data.</li><li>Ability to work independently and proactively while supporting and collaborating with a small team based remotely, building effective working relationships across locations.</li><li>Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with databases such as Biblio is an advantage.</li></ul>&nbsp;This role is based in our London, Farringdon office and we work a 35-hour working week. After a successful initial induction period (where we require new staff to work in the office for 4-5 days per week) we then operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home subject to business need, which optimises our opportunities for creative collaboration and contact with our colleagues.&nbsp;In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.</li><li>Healthcare Cashback scheme.</li><li>Virtual GP service.</li><li>Enhanced Family Friendly benefits.</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day.</li><li>Rewards and Discount services and shopping.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books.</li></ul>&nbsp;We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the point of application. We expect to undertake first round interviews in person from w/c 23rd February with a further interview to be held shortly after. We are looking for someone to be available to take up the post late April 2026. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.&nbsp;Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.&nbsp;The use of AI has become more prevalent in recruitment application answers and content and whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, we need to see that you're able to demonstrate your ability to originate ideas and write them in a compelling manner, not just generate them using a tool. Therefore, any suspected AI usage flagged by the Applied system may result in your application being rejected.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Fixed term contract opportunities

8 Fixed term contract Opportunities