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Closing date for applications: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11.59pmEvent date and time: Tuesday 10th March 2026, 6–8pmLocation: 2 Marylebone Road, London NW1 4DF&nbsp;Join Which?, the UK’s consumer champion, for an in-person industry insights event designed to open doors, share real career advice, and give you direct access to the people behind the array of content we publish online and in our magazines.<a href="https://www.which.co.uk/" target="_blank">Which?</a> is a not for profit organisation, all for protecting consumers – a powerful force for good, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. From product testing and reviews to tackling online scams and campaigning for safer products, Which? is the independent consumer voice that provides impartial expert advice and helps people make confident choices. At Which?, our daily mission is to drive real change with ‘improving life for consumers’ at its core. We nurture a dynamic, diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and heard, so we can deliver real impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;Event detailsCreative Access and Which? are co-hosting an in-person industry insights event on Tuesday 10th March 2026 from 6–8pm, for early to mid career candidates with an interest in roles at Which?.&nbsp;The event, including a panel discussion, interactive demos, and networking opportunities, aims to provide you with insight into what Which? does and the types of roles available there. You’ll explore different areas within the content and publishing&nbsp;teams, meet the people behind the work, and gain insight into the skills and experience needed to succeed. You’ll also have the opportunity to join our talent pool for future roles.Apply now for your chance to join this exclusive event and be considered for future roles through our talent pool.&nbsp;What to expectOur expert panel of Which? employees will provide an overview of the organisation, career pathways, innovation, and future skills. They'll cover:<ul><li>What Which? does and why it is a great place to work</li><li>Key functions including what the content and publishing&nbsp;teams do</li><li>Panellists' roles, career journeys and insights</li><li>How Which? uses technology, data, and creative approaches</li><li>Skills and experience needed for future roles with advice and tips for applications</li></ul>After the panel, you'll have the chance to get hands-on with interactive demos hosted by Which? and network with the panel and other team members - a great opportunity to ask questions, make connections and gain first-hand insights.&nbsp;What you will gain<ul><li>Understanding of Which?: learn the organisation's purpose and unique impact, to help you decide if it is the right environment for you</li><li>Actionable application skills: learn how to navigate modern recruitment and improve your CV and applications</li><li>Direct industry insight: gain real insights into the types of roles available and the reality of working in this sector</li></ul>&nbsp;Future opportunitiesFollowing the event, attendees will join our talent pool for access to exciting future opportunities at Which? including:<ul><li>Researcher/writer - turn investigations, product testing, surveys and reviews into actionable, engaging advice and editorial content</li><li>Market analyst - analyse data and market trends to provide the core insights that guide Which?’s testing, reviews, and content</li><li>Content producer/writer - create and optimise content that drive Which?'s digital presence and impact, engages audiences, and supports our mission</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking forWe welcome candidates from a wide range of disciplines, especially those with research, analysis, and communication skills, which may include:<ul><li>Social sciences &amp; humanities: researching topics, synthesising information, and working with consumer insights</li><li>Media, journalism &amp; communications: spotting stories in data, investigative techniques, writing for audiences, or digital content</li><li>Business, economics and marketing: numeracy, analysing markets, managing projects or working with datasets</li></ul>Depending on the role you're interested in, examples of the range of desirable skills and experiences we value could include:<ul><li>Curiosity and passion for data, digital tools, and turning research into easy-to-read, engaging content</li><li>Enthusiasm for Which? and an interest in its values and mission</li><li>Content creation and communication skills, with attention to accuracy, readability, and engaging writing</li><li>Confidence handling data, analytics, and using research methods to draw meaningful insights</li><li>Familiarity with digital tools and best practices e.g. Microsoft/Google Suite, content management systems (CMS), or search engine optimisation (SEO)</li><li>Project management skills, including managing multiple tasks and deadlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and confidence building relationships</li><li>A curious and consumer-focused mindset, with an interest in how products, services and websites work</li></ul>This list isn't exhaustive but is intended to be a guide to the types of skills and experiences we look for. You don’t need to tick every box to apply. If you have relevant skills or passion for our work, we’d love to hear from you!&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload as one document your CV and a cover letter answering the following question: “How would attending this session support you in progressing in your career?” (applications without answers will not be accepted)</li><li>Please also include in your application written permission for Which? to keep your details on file as part of the recruitment talent pool</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact or apply via the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this opportunity to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that 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.

Which?

Industry insight session and talent pool

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: Friday 6th February 2026Salary: £25,000 - £30,000Location: London&nbsp;A dynamic role assisting actors and the Agents’ team with auditions, bookings, and day-to-day operations in a leading talent agency.&nbsp;Another exciting opening has arisen for an Agent’s assistant in our Actors Department. This role is the ideal opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of working for a busy office and the skill set to adapt, learn and assist efficiently. Previous experience working within the creative industry is required:&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Handling incoming emails &amp; emails</li><li>Organising &amp; uploading client self tapes &amp; arranging&nbsp;auditions &amp; zooms.</li><li>Arranging ADR, overseeing press requests &amp;&nbsp;general logistics</li><li>Managing the office diary &amp; the client availability calendar</li><li>Managing client’s paperwork including the sending out &amp; tracking of contracts, logging jobs, raising invoices &amp; completing new starter forms</li><li>Arranging &amp; attending visits to the theatre &amp; screenings&nbsp;with casting directors</li><li>Reading and breaking down scripts to circulate with the rest of the department</li><li>Watching client’s work and cutting &amp; sourving&nbsp;showreel materials.</li><li>Collating clients reviews</li><li>Maintaining client information on the ITG website</li><li>Developing a knowledge of the leading casting directors, production companies and producers</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Excellent organisational skills with a great attention to detail</li><li>An ability to multitask, problem solve &amp; react quickly to ever-changing situations</li><li>Excellent communication skills and phone manner</li><li>A working knowledge of the industry and a genuine interest in theatre, film and television</li><li>A willingness to learn and develop in the role</li><li>Computer skills and ability to grasp basic software</li><li>Experience in handling short films, workshops, audio drama (such as radio and video games) and regional theatre is advantageous.</li></ul>&nbsp;You’ll primarily be based in our main office at Whitfield Street, normal office hours will be 9.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility is required. This role will include attendance at some evening events, both in London and the UK more widely.ITG is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills (with or without reasonable accommodations) and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. If you require any reasonable adjustments during an interview process please let us know.&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;

Independent Talent Group Ltd.

Agent's assistant

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th January 2026Salary: £875 per week depending on experienceLocation: LondonTerm:&nbsp;Approximately 4 months starting late February until 12th June 2026&nbsp;Ready to develop your career in entertainment? Join the team behind one of TV's longest-running comedy panel shows, 'Have I Got News For You', helping turn the news into smart, topical entertainment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hat Trick is an independent production and distribution company co-founded and led by Jimmy Mulville with offices in London and Belfast. Established with the principle of putting writers first, we continue to nurture both new and established creative talent. Hat Trick has created a fantastic position for an Assistant Producer on our longest running entertainment show. There is no better time to be part of our talented production team and help bring the 71st Series to everyone’s screens. This role would be perfect for you if you have a keen interest in current affairs, politics and comedy.&nbsp;You will have some AP experience already and will be looking to gain further experience and skills – for this role you will need to be engaged and focused with the self-discipline to sometimes work alone and also have initiative, the confidence to ask questions, present ideas and contribute to the editorial as part of the creative team.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you'll be doingAs an AP you will have varied responsibilities, which include:<ul><li>Reading a selection of newspapers and online news sources to pick out stories suitable for the show, as well as any funny quotes, pictures or interesting facts that might be used on the show.</li><li>Working with the Producers to make newspacks for the writers.</li><li>Monitoring social media for viral clips and stories, as well as news accounts and political accounts.</li><li>Contributing to round ideas and editorial content (i.e. stories we can use on the show, or for Odd One Out round ideas and Missing Words suggestions)</li><li>Working with the other Assistant Producers to write questions for the host to ask the panellists on the show.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking forAs an AP, you will learn on the job and be provided with support and mentoring that is needed to develop your research skills and abilities. We would want you to have some previous experience working in this type of role and a passion for the industry, our programme content and the motivation to continue your career in this field is a must!&nbsp;Sound like the perfect role for you? Please apply with a covering letter and CV and information on where you saw the job posted.&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;

Hat Trick Productions

Assistant producer

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2026Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: London&nbsp;Hachette Children's group is seeking a Junior Designer to support it's award-winning fiction list.&nbsp;Hachette Children's Group is one of the UK's largest children's publishers, our mission is to make it easy for children and young people everywhere to access books and see themselves reflected. We aim to maximise our readers' life chances by inspiring a lifelong love of reading, publishing books for every stage of their journey to adulthood from Enid Blyton to Alice Oseman's Heartstopper. Hachette Children's Group is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;What you'll be doingAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, motivated and creative Junior Designer to join the Hachette Children’s Fiction team in a full-time position.&nbsp;<ul><li>Reporting to the Senior Designer for Fiction/Non-fiction you’ll design a select number of titles from start to finish, as well as providing design support on others.</li><li>Working closely with the editors, Senior Designer and the Art Director you’ll also be involved in the development of existing titles, exploring formats and designing occasional marketing material.</li><li>You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard and on schedule, and that all administration and file management is up to date and accurate.</li><li>You’ll be involved in every aspect of the design process, working closely with staff in all other departments.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for a highly creative and organised Junior Designer to join the Hachette Children’s Group, working on the Fiction list on titles for ages ranging from 5-YA. The successful candidate will have excellent design and visual communication skills, as well as collaboration and project management capabilities.This is a broad and varied role, and the right candidate will embrace working closely with the editors, Senior Designer and the Art Director in the development of new and existing titles, exploring formats and designing occasional marketing material.&nbsp;We are looking for a versatile Junior Designer who is aware of current trends and likes to develop new ideas. We need you to bring a positive, can-do approach and a desire to build strong relationships with your immediate team, other departments, as well as illustrators, authors and agents.<ul><li>An understanding of good design and a passion for children's fiction is essential.</li><li>Applicants should also have an appreciation and enthusiasm for the illustrators who work within this area of the market.</li><li>An excellent&nbsp;knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, cover letter, and a PDF Portfolio of recent relevant work (which is uploaded in the cover letter section).&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>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;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 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

Junior designer

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st February 2026Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London, Edinburgh or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Shape strategic communications at the heart of the publishing industry, working across books, people and culture.&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, which won British Book Awards' Imprint of the Year in 2025. 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 as 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>Strategic Communications: advising on and executing a robust internal communications strategy that aligns with Hachette UK’s mission and pillars.</li><li>Strategic Advisory: acting as a trusted advisor to the business on communication issues that influence company reputation and the overall employee experience.</li><li>Integrated Communications: Collaborating with our HR team, Divisional Communications Directors, and Hachette UK Board members to ensure a unified voice for both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Employee experience focused: front-footed in finding efficient ways to make it easy for staff to get information and news, including working on internal events, both in office and off-site.</li><li>Content &amp; Engagement: driving communications and leveraging analytics and listening tools to fine-tune our activity and deliver high-impact storytelling.</li><li>External Representation: Supporting the Group Communications Director by contributing to the creation and drafting of communication and building on the company’s presence on external channels, including our website, LinkedIn and Instagram.</li><li>Adaptive Expertise: Working flexibly and intuitively to lend expertise in line with changing business needs, ensuring the communications function remains agile in an evolving landscape.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forAn experienced and strategic communicator with:<ul><li>Exceptional communication skills and&nbsp;proven success in developing and executing impactful internal and external communications strategies and plans. As well as the ability to distill business initatives into simple, persuasive, and engaging content for a broad audience.</li><li>Outstanding owner mentality,who is solution-focused and brilliant at taking the initative.</li><li>Strategic agility and ability to balance long-term strategic planning with a "hands-on" approach to delivery in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Expert stakeholder management skills. Someone who is confident in building relationships and gaining buy-in from senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on sensitive issues.</li><li>Digital expertise in using platforms and tools to enhance communication reach and monitor impact.</li><li>External understanding and experience in external communications or PR, ideally in the arts sector, and experience with media relations and responding to press office queries.</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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!&nbsp;</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 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;

Senior communications consultant (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd February 2026Salary: £44,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: Based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Lead a production team delivering a large and varied list of print and digital books, working across commercial and literary publishing.&nbsp;Hodder &amp; Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. 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.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production professional to manage a brilliant and friendly team of five, producing a wide range of books and eBooks.&nbsp; The team produces up to 250 new titles a year, encompassing commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction, mono and colour, all produced to the highest standards.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Recruiting, training and developing line reports through regular meetings, performance reviews and training, to provide a motivated, competent team.</li><li>Overseeing all aspects of production for the H&amp;S list, to ensure that all print and digital products are delivered on time, to the required quality standards and within agreed budgets.</li><li>Delivering a list of frontlist titles including complex non-fiction, high profile authors and colour books.</li><li>Supporting Editorial, Art and Sales in delivering a commercial and cost-effective approach to all products.</li><li>Leading the continuous review and improvement of departmental working practices and explore technical developments within the industry with a view to improving working practices and supporting innovation in the publishing programme.</li><li>Working effectively with and develop strong working relationships with all suppliers. &nbsp;Investigate, trial and on-board new suppliers within the parameters of the group commercial purchasing strategy. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone with excellent production skills, ready to play a key role in the team and H&amp;S's success.&nbsp; It is essential that you have strong organisational and time-management skills, are an outstanding communicator and negotiator, and are able to demonstrate solid commercial awareness and problem-solving skills. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Controller looking for the next challenge or a Manager looking for new experiences.&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>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;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;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;

Production manager

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;

Sales & digital marketing assistant (1 year maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th February 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: LondonStart date: 23rd March 2026&nbsp;Duration: 6 months&nbsp;Working hours: Full-timeInterviews: Week commencing 9th March&nbsp;Step behind the stage with this immersive six-month traineeship, gaining hands-on production experience and learning how world-class innovative shows are brought to life.<a href="https://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=16444036965&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD3xIEKHMmGh7l-4AiqRawxforrye&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAmKnKBhBrEiwAaqAnZ3R2ZAuzjDMbRtNWtOloEOtTWflWE5korT-KDISfIuMyZTuk0szrWRoCfsAQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">The Royal Court Theatre</a> is internationally-recognised as the UK’s leading theatre for new work, with a 70-year commitment to developing and championing talent on and off stage. Each year it nurtures hundreds of emerging practitioners through structured development, placements and learning programmes – supporting them all the way through to professional debuts and major productions.&nbsp;Its mission is defined by taking risks on stages – inspiring audiences, artists and communities, and empowering new and diverse voices to drive forward national culture and public conversation. Every year Royal Court reaches over 100,000 people between its two theatres, touring productions and youth and community projects. Coming at an exciting time during its 70th Anniversary, this traineeship ensures both practical learning and a real dose of inspiration and excitement for someone new to the industry.This production traineeship provides a supported, developmental role in our busy world-class backstage theatre teams – including opportunities to build to professional credits, and gain insights into future career pathways in theatre. Throughout the traineeship, the successful candidate will undertake supervised, developmental tasks that build confidence in rehearsal support, technical periods and performances, giving direct insight and hands-on experience into how plays are developed, rehearsed and staged in a world-leading contemporary theatre. There will also be opportunities to work alongside globally renowned artists, brand new writers and youth participants. The six-month traineeship will follow a structured timeline to support learning and development, potentially as follows:<ul><li>Months 1-2: Learning through practice, shadowing, and supervised contributions at the heart of our teams</li><li>Months 3-4: Taking on more guided responsibilities and ownership of smaller, defined tasks on each production</li><li>Month 5: Opportunities for short tailored placements across other departments of interest to the trainee, potentially including our producing, venue management, operations and marketing &amp; communications teams</li><li>Month 6: Taking on stage management responsibilities for festival presentations and readings in our September 2026 Open Submissions Festival in a supported environment, securing professional credits as an outcome</li></ul>&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Supporting rehearsals, including setting up and maintaining rehearsal rooms, props and equipment</li><li>Sourcing and adapting props</li><li>Creating and updating relevant production paperwork</li><li>Attending key production meetings and assisting with follow-up tasks</li><li>Supporting deputy stage managers in managing rehearsal rooms, including wellbeing and pastoral care for rehearsal companies</li><li>Observing and assisting fit-ups, set builds, and technical rehearsals</li><li>Shadowing and supporting stage managers during technical rehearsals and running shows</li><li>Helping backstage before and during performances, including company check-ins and wellbeing support</li><li>Connecting with wider departments through optional placements across the organisation based on the candidate’s interests</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will gain<ul><li>A clear understanding of professional production and stage management workflows, and the careers in these fields</li><li>Enhanced confidence in rehearsal-room support, from wellbeing and inclusion for new and diverse artists to professional standards expected of world-leading talent</li><li>First-hand experience of technical and performance periods</li><li>Insight into the artistic and logistical processes of producing new theatre, and wider career pathways and opportunities across the UK theatre sector</li><li>Clear, demonstrable evidence of work in a professional theatre environment and specific credits for your CV</li><li>Build a meaningful professional network via introductions to creative teams, freelancers and partner organisations</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking for<ul><li>No formal training is required but some experience or transferable skills that relate to stage management, theatre or backstage theatre are desirable</li><li>A passion and genuine interest for theatre, stage management and backstage theatre, with an interest in exploring future pathways and careers within these</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills</li><li>Curiosity and willingness to learn </li><li>A positive flexible approach to working, with the possibility of some evening and weekends as required</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which supports internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

The Royal Court Theatre

Production trainee

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17th February 2026Salary: £25,000 - £30,000Location: London&nbsp;Step inside an award-winning PR agency and support the teams behind some of the industry's most talked-about campaigns. &nbsp;&nbsp;Mother is an independent creative company based in London. The Romans is a PR agency founded in 2015 and backed by Mother. The Romans team have worked with some of the world's most exciting brands and created the most innovative and awarded earned media campaigns of recent years. The Runner position at The Romans provides an alternative route into the PR industry for anyone with a keen interest, regardless of their experience. As a runner, you will run and manage our third-floor office space, ensuring that every person who comes through our doors - our team, clients and guests - enjoys a first-class Romans experience. It’s an extremely hands-on role, requiring energy, passion, organisation and resilience to juggle the wide variety of tasks and responsibilities in a fun, fast-paced environment.Throughout the 12-month placement, you’ll build foundational skills key to all roles within the PR industry(collaboration, communication, time management), whilst also gaining invaluable exposure to client work and creative processes. You’ll benefit from regular training sessions and intros to all departments (Creative, Account Management, Strategy &amp; Production), learning what they do, building relationships with people at all levels across the agency, and hopefully sussing out which job role(s) align with your individual attributes and passions.After completing the 12-month programme you’ll be given the opportunity to do a 2-month PR placement at the agency, providing the perfect springboard for a career into PR. No previous experience is needed, just a positive ‘can do’ attitude, a lack of ego and willingness to get your hands dirty, and the passion to start from the bottom to kick-start a successful career within the creative industries.&nbsp;What you'll be doingThird Floor Management<ul><li>ConductIng daily 3rd floor checks to ensure meeting rooms and shared spaces are presentable</li><li>Supporting client meeting set-ups, including catering and refreshments</li><li>Managing courier bookings and incoming post</li><li>Acting as a welcoming, helpful presence for all visitors, clients, and team members</li></ul>Office &amp; Facilities<ul><li>Supporting the Office Facilities function with day-to-day needs</li><li>Managing stock checks for office and kitchen supplies</li><li>Ensuring the office environment is tidy and professional at all times</li><li>Managing the Romans stock rooms, ensuring deliveries are promptly checked in and stored away</li><li>Assisting with sending out products when required</li><li>Carrying out daily ad-hoc purchases for both staff and clients (e.g. gifts)</li><li>Managing the Romans Return (office pub), including keg and glasswork management</li></ul>Events and shoots<ul><li>Providing support at all Romans events (including occasional out-of-hours work)</li><li>Attending PR and social shoots to assist production teamsInternal Communication</li><li>Communicating clearly and confidently with all colleagues and visitors</li><li>Sharing updates, flag issues promptly, and collaborate to ensure smooth operations</li><li>Fulfilling requests from the Leadership Team in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Building strong working relationships across the agency through collaboration and communication</li></ul>Agency visibility<ul><li>Attending and engaging with training sessions, departmental introductions, and agency-wide initiatives</li><li>Contributing to a positive, collaborative atmosphere</li><li>Immersing yourself in The Romans culture, values, and creative environment</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;

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