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Closing date for applications: 26th May 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £28,808 per annumDuration: 18 monthsStart date: 1st September 2025 The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme is now open to applications!This scheme is aimed at helping young people from under-represented groups start a career in journalism. We are particularly keen to hear from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and those from disadvantaged socio-economic households. This apprenticeship is for people who do not have a degree or a university application and candidates who have applications for a degree currently under consideration or who are attending university, are not eligible.You will study for an NCTJ qualification while working at the Manchester Evening News and the FT, under the 18-month apprenticeship scheme.We are looking for people who would like to develop a deep knowledge of current affairs and business, are curious, persistent, seek out the truth and feel suited to working to the tight deadlines and the pressures of a modern newsroom. You will also be able to adapt to different environments - the apprenticeship involves living, at different times, in London and Manchester.Due to the partnership with M.E.N., we are especially interested in applications from candidates living in the Greater Manchester area. &nbsp;What this apprenticeship offers<ul><li>Paid-for study towards the NCTJ level 5 qualification through the apprenticeship scheme</li><li>Training at the Manchester Evening News and the FT</li><li>Some accommodation support available &nbsp;</li><li>30 days annual leave</li><li>A dedicated FT mentor throughout the programme</li><li>Access to FT Employee Networks &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>What you’ll do<ul><li>Begin with&nbsp;4 months study in London for the NCTJ level 5 journalist qualification (this industry-recognised standard is the equivalent of second year university and includes the NCTJ diploma). One day a week will be spent in the Financial Times’ London newsroom.</li><li>You will then spend 6 months training as a reporter in Manchester with the Manchester Evening News.</li><li>Return to London to spend 4 months training in a Financial Times specialist publication, such as Investors Chronicle.</li><li>A further 4 months working alongside FT journalists in the field and newsroom</li></ul>Timings may be subject to change &nbsp;Eligibility requirements<ul><li>You will not have a degree or be attending university</li><li>You will be aged 18 years or over by 1 September 2025</li><li>You have been awarded good Level 3 qualifications by September 2025. Suitable qualifications include:<ul><li>2 A levels</li><li>4 AS levels</li><li>NVQ</li><li>BTEC</li><li>Applied General Qualification</li><li>International Baccalaureate diploma</li><li>Access to higher education diploma</li><li>T Level</li><li>Tech level</li></ul></li><li>You must also:<ul><li>Have achieved GCSE 5 for Maths and 7 for English language</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</li></ul></li></ul> &nbsp;We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Curious about people, governments, business and money</li><li>Open-minded and interested in different perspectives</li><li>Truth-seeker</li><li>Willing to learn</li><li>Conscientious, hard-working and diligent</li><li>Resilient and flexible</li><li>Strong communication skills, especially good written and spoken English</li><li>Able to adapt to different environments (the apprenticeship involves living, at different times, in London and Manchester)</li><li>Although not essential, include any languages, data and social media skills in your CV</li></ul> &nbsp;The use of AIOriginal reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Its readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations. &nbsp;We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any 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; &nbsp;What’s in it for you? Benefits included:Benefits vary by location but the FT is committed to providing best-in-class perks across all offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of these benefits are available<a href="https://aboutus.ft.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank"> here.</a>The organisation has embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, they are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.&nbsp; &nbsp;About the Manchester Evening NewsThe Manchester Evening News is the biggest regional news website in the country, larger than some national brands. It tells the stories that matter to the people of Greater Manchester and beyond. Its journalism is rooted in hard news reporting, people-focused real life features, and issue-led campaigns. It has a strong cost of living, shopping, what’s on and TV offering.The MEN also provides a unique northern perspective on national news and issues, and the site has been widely recognised with industry awards.The Manchester Evening News is based in Oldham, close to Chadderton Metrolink stop and accessible by bus. It also works on a hybrid model with Tuesday-Thursday office based, but for this role would hope you would spend as much time as possible out on your patch once you have settled in. All junior reporters are mentored by a senior reporter and a content editor to support fast development. &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Upload your CV, cover letter and application questions as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>In your cover letter, include the questions outlined below</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> &nbsp;In your cover letter:&nbsp;1. Tell us why you want to be a journalist (300 words max)2. Tell us why you think you'd make a great reporter (300 words max)3. This scheme is aimed at under-represented groups; tell us about yourself and your potential to benefit from this opportunity (300 words maximum) &nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.&nbsp;Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

Financial Times

The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 29 May 2025&nbsp;First interviews will be held in the week commencing 23rd JuneSalary: £31,326 per annumFixed Term Contract: 04 August – 31 October 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;The BFI is looking for two junior press officers who, working as an integral part of the Festival PR team, will support the delivery of the PR campaign for a world class Festival, working with the in-house Press team as well as the Delegate Services team and marketing and programme colleagues.&nbsp;We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.&nbsp;BFI London Film Festival (LFF) runs an Industry &amp; Professional Programme of screenings, events, networking and informal marketplace for around 3,500 film industry professionals alongside the main public festival.&nbsp; &nbsp;Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Working with the BFI Festival PR Manager and Press Officer across press delegate ticket allocation for public tickets, including ticket ballot applications on the website; organising ballot applications within an extremely tight deadline and contacting all successful applicants </li><li>Working closely with the BFI Festivals PR Manager and the Press Officer, on all activities facilitating the press and publicity campaign for the BFI London Film Festival, in the lead up to as well as during the Festival itself </li><li>Give support in managing general press accreditation enquiries whilst the application cycle is open </li><li>Assisting on specific LFF PR activities, events and projects (such as the LFF Critics Mentorship Programme and Filmmaker Afternoon Teas), where appropriate and required, to include media liaison, email correspondence and event support&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;We are looking for candidates who have:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrable and significant previous administrative experience gained within a cultural organisation in a similar PR or comms role </li><li>Demonstrable experience in information and data management </li><li>Demonstrable organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to manage and meet deadlines&nbsp;</li></ul>A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave&nbsp; </li><li>Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year </li><li>BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution </li><li>BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs for children up to the age of 14 </li><li>Enhanced pay for Maternity &amp; Paternity leave </li><li>Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank &amp; IMAX screenings and events </li><li>Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI DVDs, books, merchandise, and film tickets&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Plus many more, which can be found in our Working at the BFI information pack on our website.&nbsp;&nbsp;We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further to assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.&nbsp;&nbsp;

BFI Southbank

BFI Stephen Street

BFI National Archive

British Film Institute

Welcome to the BFI

Austenomics: BFI Video Essay

BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival Trailer 2022

LFF junior press officer (x2)

Closing date:&nbsp;Midnight, Thursday 05 JuneInterviews:&nbsp;Monday 23, Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25 JuneContract:(ICF39) - 1 X Fixed term contract until 27 March 2026, 35 hours per week (Full Time)(ICF46) - 1 X Fixed term contract until 31 October 2025, 28 hours per week(Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)Salary:&nbsp;£27,401 per annum (pro-rata for part time), plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.Location:&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;(The role will be based at our Manchester office, however we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on site contact days with other members if the team, normally 1-2 days a week.)&nbsp; Help fund creativity and culture across England – join Arts Council as an assistant and play a key role in supporting the arts, with flexible working, great benefits, and a mission-driven team.As an Assistant (Grant Management), you will be responsible for providing a consistent and high-quality grant management service and associated functions. You will provide advice and support to applicants and staff across the organisation and deliver assessment and monitoring services. In addition, you'll work with post holders across the Chief Operating Officer’s unit, relationship managers, Officer, Compliance and Improvement, the Senior officer and officers in the Business Support team.&nbsp; ResponsibilitiesIf you were already in this Assistant (Grant Management) role, here are some of the areas you would have been working in this week:<ul><li>Providing entry management, conducting eligibility checks, and providing risk checks</li><li>Supporting our decision-making processes for all of our funding programmes</li><li>Managing the post-decision grant process, including recording decisions (where applicable) and monitoring grant conditions and grant closure</li><li>Implementing contact management checks on all applications received and reviewing contact details in line with the fraud policy</li></ul>If you’re looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you'll be rewarded with an excellent salary of £27,401 per annum and a benefits package. Arts Council England provides world-class benefits. Some, not all, of our benefits can be found below:<ul><li>A final salary pension scheme, 25 days plus bank holidays and annual winter closure (three days between Christmas and New Year) plus one additional day for each year of service up to 30 days</li><li>We also offer a buy/ sell annual leave option and flexible and hybrid working and well-being support</li><li>We also offer exclusive savings on the high street and online, as well as holidays, gym membership, dining out and much more.</li></ul>&nbsp;Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website&nbsp;<a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.About us:&nbsp;Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/working-us/benefits" target="_blank">here</a>.Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application&nbsp;<a href="https://artscouncilengland-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/catherine_kane_artscouncil_org_uk/Eb75zAi8uDxFhhBbkFOmReABiLZsa5eqio-1OeGns5lgLA?e=gbgIFG" target="_blank">guidance</a>&nbsp;and more about our commitment to diversity on our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/developing-creativity-and-culture/diversity" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;Please note: We do&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Arts Council England

2x assistants, Grant Management

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £29,526 per annum&nbsp;Fixed Term Contract:&nbsp; 11 August – 24 October 2025 &nbsp;We are looking for a Guest Assistant, who will work as an integral part of the Guest Services Team, supporting the team in its delivery of a world-class Festival for all attending festival guests.&nbsp;The Guest Assistants will work in providing guest support leading up to and during the Festival, confirming guest attendance, assisting with guest lists for key events and screenings, and compiling and maintaining accurate information for Festival databases, website and press releases.&nbsp;BFI London Film Festival (LFF) runs an Industry &amp; Professional Programme of screenings, events, networking and informal marketplace for around 3,500 film industry professionals alongside the main public festival.&nbsp;&nbsp; Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Act as the main guest contact for an allotted number of guests in shorts and feature films in the festivals general programme </li><li>Work closely with the Guest Team Lead to assist with travel and accommodation arrangements for invited festival guests</li><li>Assist the guest team in ensuring that Programmers and Programme Advisors of allocated titles are aware of details around intros and Q&amp;As with filmmakers, hospitality details, special requirements, and other screening arrangements&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;We are looking for candidates who have:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrable work experience gained within a cultural organisation either in a paid or voluntary capacity </li><li>Demonstrable organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to manage and meet deadlines </li><li>Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office</li><li>Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to manage and meet deadlines&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the 'BFI London Film Festival 2025 - Multiple Roles' job advert by clicking the 'Apply' button. &nbsp;About the BFI&nbsp;&nbsp;We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.&nbsp; &nbsp;How to applyFollow the link to our website and view 'BFI London Film Festival 2025 - Multiple Roles' job advert start your application. As part of the application process we’ll ask you to upload a copy of your CV and ask a series of questions where you can detail your skills, experience and past achievements, which relate to the job description and minimum requirements for the role(s) you are applying for.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note we can only receive submissions via the online jobs portal. No direct submissions by e-mail will be accepted unless you require any reasonable adjustments. &nbsp;When will I hear from you?&nbsp;The closing date for all applications is 23.59pm on Tuesday 27 May 2025.&nbsp;If your application is successful, you will be contacted by inviting you to attend an assessment centre, which being held at BFI Stephen Street in London on either Wednesday 18 June or Thursday 19 June 2025.&nbsp;

LFF guest assistant

Closing date for applications: is 23:59 on Tuesday 3 June 2025&nbsp;Salary: £31,326 per annum&nbsp;Interviews: Will be held in the week commencing 23 June 2025&nbsp;Fixed-term contract: 04 August 2025 – 31 October 2025&nbsp; Help shape one of the UK’s most exciting cultural events and ensure it’s accessible to everyone.We are looking for an Accessibility Coordinator to identify barriers to access for people with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity and enabling everyone to participate in the Festival as fully as possible, and to support on the planning, research and delivery of the Festival’s access provision across screenings and events.&nbsp;BFI London Film Festival (LFF) runs an Industry &amp; Professional Programme of screenings, events, networking and informal marketplace for around 3,500 film industry professionals alongside the main public festival.&nbsp; &nbsp;Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Oversee delivery of the Festival’s in venue accessible screenings and events, in close collaboration with the Festivals Production &amp; Events Manager.</li><li>To work closely with the Festivals Production &amp; Events Manager and the&nbsp;BFI’s Diversity &amp; Inclusion team&nbsp;to implement best-practices into the festival and provide recommendations for future editions.</li><li>To liaise with festival guests and delegates regarding their access needs, having a detailed discussion with the person as early as possible around what their access requirements are for the festival and potential solutions.</li><li>Working with each department to assist in booking any equipment required and arranging access support where needed. For example, ramps, wheelchairs, professional sign language interpreters, captioners, creative coaches, support workers.</li></ul> &nbsp;We are looking for candidates who have:&nbsp;<ul><li>A strong, demonstrable passion for about making sure events are accessible for all</li><li>Significant experience of working in a film festival or similar high-volume cultural events environment or arts organisation in a similar role</li><li>Active knowledge of current best practice around access provision</li><li>A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and its practical application and integration in the work environment</li><li>A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;About the BFI&nbsp;&nbsp;We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.&nbsp;At the BFI you’ll enjoy benefits such as excellent support for working parents, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and additional paid time off at Christmas), tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others.&nbsp;&nbsp;We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

LFF accessibility coordinator

Closing date for applications: 28th May at 11.59pmSalary: £42,750 - £47,620 inclusive of Inner London WeightingContract: fixed-term until end March 2026&nbsp;Step into the heart of one of London’s most ambitious and eclectic music programmes. As assistant technical manager, you’ll help bring over 100 extraordinary events to life in our world-class Concert Hall.&nbsp;We are London’s Creative Catalyst for arts, curiosity, and enterprise. We spark creative possibilities and transformation for artists, audiences, and communities to inspire, connect and provoke debate. Our eclectic programme features the most exciting performers and artists in music, theatre, dance, the visual arts, cinema, and beyond. We work with artists at every stage of their career, supporting and fostering opportunities for ground-breaking new talent as well as promoting the work of world-class artists.&nbsp;Our boundary-pushing Music programme is renowned for its range, ambition, and inclusivity. Alongside our partners, we provide some of the most exciting musical experiences in the capital, from dazzling classical concerts and opera to unique shows with leading contemporary artists, cutting-edge electronic creations, durational experiences, and cross-arts collaborations.&nbsp; &nbsp;Job Summary&nbsp;We are looking for an experienced Assistant Technical Manager (ATM) to work closely with the Technical Manager, Music, in planning, directing and managing the technical delivery of the Barbican Concert Hall program of over 100 concerts and associated events. The ATM will support the Stage, Technical and Projection Teams in all areas of live music organisation, show advancing and technical delivery. You will assist in overseeing and booking the equipment requirements for all set-ups, soundchecks, rehearsals, use of our recording studio, and get-ins/outs for the Centre’s music events, all within budget and on time.&nbsp;You will assist in creating the rotas for the technical team event shifts. You will have relevant professional technical training in the arts, and knowledge of the music industry and understanding the creative processes of live events is essential. You must have a demonstrable track record of working in a multi-disciplinary arts venue on artistic and commercial events. A good knowledge of the Health &amp; Safety legislation and safe working practices and experience in managing and motivating technical teams is also essential. &nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>To report to the Technical Manager – Music and work alongside the other Technical Managers to assist the delivery of over 250 events per year to one international standard, reflecting the Barbican’s standing as a world-class arts centre and conference venue.</li><li>To work with the Music Production team on the advance and delivery of music events, offering technical support, and to organise equipment and freelancer hires.</li><li>To attend production meetings, including site visits where necessary. This may involve weekend and evening work, so some flexibility is required. The postholder will be on the rota system</li><li>To assist in the day-to-day operation of the stage and technical systems, ensuring that high standards of service are maintained, and Safe Systems of Work are adhered to, in all Music Department venues.</li><li>To support the Technical Management Team with feasibility studies, capital projects and equipment acquisitions.</li><li>To keep up to date with technical developments within the Events sector, and to maintain general technical knowledge in all areas including AV, sound, lighting, and stage equipment.</li><li>To support the Senior Technical Manager, when needed, in the Health and Safety function for the Music Department.</li><li>Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties.</li><li>Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.</li><li>To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade</li></ul> Download the job information pack via the Apply button for more information on the role and required knowledge, skills and experience.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Barbican Centre

Barbican & Guildhall School

Assistant technical manager (Music)

Closing date: 29th May 2025Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Chichester office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home-working (2 days) per week. Project manage a range of titles at this vibrant, award-winning publisher on a 12-month fixed-term contract.Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere. Octopus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.This position sits within Summersdale Publishing, part of the Octopus Group. Summersdale&nbsp;is a vibrant, award-winning&nbsp;publisher that provides&nbsp;entertaining, informative and innovative&nbsp;content&nbsp;in the genres of general non-fiction, health and well-being, and gift and humour across both books, games, decks and other non-book product. We produce a diverse range of over 130 titles per year, with a backlist of over 800 titles.We are looking for someone with proven publishing experience to join the Summersdale team in a maternity cover role to work on non-fiction, health and well-being, and gift and humour across our expansive list of books, games, decks and other non-book product. The ideal candidate will have proven experience of managing projects to tight deadlines, problem solving skills to maintain schedules, be able to deal with and care for authors and have the initiative to take ownership of titles assigned to them.The focus of the role will be&nbsp;to project manage allocated titles: seeing each title through a full series of stages, as well as general editorial,&nbsp;and admin tasks. You will be actively contributing to ideas generation, creative direction and IP development.&nbsp; What you'll be doingProject management:<ul><li>Managing editorial processes (in-house and freelance) for each title and working to a set deadline</li><li>Regularly updating the project management system and other in-house information databases (a working knowledge of Biblio would be required)</li></ul>Editorial work:<ul><li>Writing briefing documents for new projects</li><li>Reviewing manuscripts</li><li>Copy-editing</li><li>Structural editing</li><li>Proof reading</li><li>Blurb and copy writing</li><li>Briefing and liaising with freelancers.</li><li>Contributing to the development and creation of new book ideas (including presenting new ideas at the acquisitions meeting)</li><li>Market/competition research </li><li>Photo and picture research</li><li>Content development/layout design briefing</li><li>Cover ideas development and layout/design briefing (including presenting new ideas at the huddle meeting)</li><li>Compilation of in-house books</li><li>Occasional writing of in-house devised projects</li><li>Providing feedback in Editorial Checks</li><li>Assessing submissions</li></ul>General:<ul><li>In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time to time.</li></ul> Who we are looking forYou will need to be highly organised, inquisitive and flexible to the ever-changing demands of the fast-paced business.&nbsp;Candidates will also need to demonstrate that they have:<ul><li>A hands-on approach and willing to get stuck-in!</li><li>First class writing skills and an excellent eye for detail</li><li>A strong eye for design and creative flair</li><li>Commercial awareness</li><li>Initiative and able to handle a fast-paced environment</li><li>Self-motivated</li></ul> 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> 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.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Desk editor (12 month FTC)

Salary: £28,808 per annum ( this will be pro rata for part times and hourly rate is £13.85)Hours: Please note that this role has regular rostered weekend work required, rostered and variable weekdays and the working day includes variable shift hours. We are currently looking for retail assistants to join our Retail team on part-time, permanent and fixed-term contracts.The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.The successful candidates will provide outstanding and consistent customer service to all visitors to the retail outlets and Southbank Centre. Maximising sales opportunities to help drive profit and thereby contributing to the overall success of Southbank Centre. What you'll be doingThe retail assistants will work on a variety of responsibilities which includes but are not limited to:<ul><li>Engage with customers making them feel welcome, answering their queries, providing relevant product knowledge, and giving advice and suggestions where possible.</li><li>Processing sales on the EPoS (Till) system, handling credit/debit cards transactions accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Ensure the shop is clean, tidy and well stocked at all times.</li></ul>To learn more about this position please download the attached Job Description via the 'Apply' button. Benefits &amp; perks:As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:<ul><li>A min 5% employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay</li><li>Enhanced family leave benefits</li><li>Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors</li><li>Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events</li><li>Free entry to Hayward Gallery</li><li>Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations</li><li>Free staff yoga</li><li>Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul> The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview for this role please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at Southbank Centre. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or concerns you can also email <a href="mailto:hrteam@southbankcentre.co.uk" target="_blank">hrteam@southbankcentre.co.uk</a> and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. SC 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 staff.If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Southbank Centre

Retail assistants

Closing date: 4th June 2025Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-experienced, confident and creative head of marketing to join the Hodder &amp; Stoughton marketing department in a temporary role on a six-month contract.With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.Hodder &amp; Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be a senior and valuable member of the team through the crucial second half of the year, working predominantly on our Non-fiction list to deliver bestselling, consumer-first campaigns with creative at their heart.</li><li>You will be experienced at all aspects of marketing, starting with clear pitch and positioning for every book, through to careful planning and execution of campaign timelines from start to finish.</li><li>You will be confident and experience in pitch meetings, be a keen reader and well connected to ensure that you are always aware of what is happening across the publishing industry.</li><li>You’ll work closely with staff across all other departments, notably Publicity and Editorial, developing great working relationships and demonstrating strong skills across the marketing mix to ensure every campaign is perfectly pitched for the market and audience.&nbsp;</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience in leading high-profile marketing campaigns, with a particular focus on non-fiction.</li><li>From celebrity memoirs to cookbooks and everything in between, you will be able to show your excellent grasp of working with authors, agents, booksellers, brand partners, international publishers as well as internal and external stakeholders throughout the publishing process and how to bring the benefit of these relationships into your campaigns.</li><li>You will have first-class digital knowledge and will bring this into your campaigns as an integral part of your planning and analysis for every campaign.</li><li>You will have expert market knowledge across a variety of genres with particular focus on non-fiction, knowing when to focus on different media to deliver the best sales results.</li><li>You should possess a meticulous eye for detail, have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.</li><li>You will be experienced at running a budget as well as line management and you will be able to demonstrate how you plan campaigns with consumer understanding at the heart.</li></ul> 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>Dental 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> How to applyIn your application, please submit your CV and&nbsp;include details in your cover letter of two major campaigns you have worked on in the last year, with an explanation for why you have picked it and how your campaign delivered versus sales expectation. 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.

Head of marketing, non-fiction

Closing date: 28th May 2025Salary: £55,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home working (2 days) per week. Create, implement and measure innovative publicity campaigns with this senior, 12-month role at Hodder &amp; Stoughton.With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.Hodder &amp; Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.The successful candidate will work on a broad range of commercial brand fiction, non-fiction, lifestyle and literary publicity campaigns, reporting to the Deputy Comms Director, as part of a brilliant, collaborative team. This role will also incorporate imprint strategy, comms and longer-term author brand plans. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Create, implement and measure innovative publicity campaigns to grow sales, raise author/book profile and brand awareness</li><li>Analyse the impact of publicity on sales working with sales, marketing and editorial</li><li>Work on new business pitches when required</li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with all areas of the media to secure positive coverage for new titles</li><li>Maximise opportunities for author/contributor events and attend events as required, including on evenings and weekends as reasonably required for the role</li><li>Deliver high quality of author/contributor care at all times</li><li>Liaise closely with editorial, sales and marketing to ensure fully integrated campaigns</li><li>Deliver presentations of publicity plans at internal meetings</li><li>Pitch books and authors to media contacts and event organisers</li><li>Budget management for own campaigns, including freelance resource where relevant</li><li>Communication of all publicity activity to authors, agents and contributors</li><li>Maintain records and databases</li><li>Keep up-to-date with developments in the industry, share experiences and ideas for improvements</li><li>Collaborating with other publicists on campaigns, brands and cross-company events</li><li>Understand digital media, community and influencer outreach</li><li>Appreciation of audio promotion and reaching readers in this space</li><li>Help attract, manage and develop talented team members</li><li>Deliver imprint, brand and backlist work, as well as book by book campaigns</li></ul> Who we are looking forThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>Have a proven track record of delivering impactful publicity campaigns and exceptional author care</li><li>Enjoy working on a broad range of titles, including commercial brand fiction, non-fiction, lifestyle and some literary titles</li><li>Report to an experienced Deputy Comms Director, as part of a brilliant, collaborative team</li><li>Be a proactive self-starter, used to managing own workload according to budgets and campaign categories</li><li>Extensive experience in publicity, ideally within publishing and in specific publishing areas</li><li>Used to working in a fast-paced, dynamic work place</li><li>Have a flexible attitude and enjoying collaborating with other team members and departments</li><li>Have great media, event and online relationships</li><li>Be adaptable and personable with authors and agents</li><li>Be commercially astute and care about reaching readers</li><li>Have excellent verbal, written communication and pitching skills</li><li>Be a team player</li><li>Have people management experience</li></ul> 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>Dental 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> 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.

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