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Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026Salary: c.£42,000 pa depending on experienceContract: 13-month fixed-term Are you passionate about children's books and ready to take your marketing career to the next level? Lead campaigns for some of the most beloved children's titles at Bloomsbury.Bloomsbury Children’s is looking for a creative and ambitious senior marketing manager to join our team for a 13-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing manager, or a senior marketing manager with a passion for children’s books to take a step-up or across in their career.Bloomsbury is the home to many bestselling children’s brands and authors across picture books, middle-grade, YA and graphic novels, such as Harry Potter, Katherine Rundell, Tom Percival, Michael Rosen, Lex Croucher, and Kalynn Bayron. Reporting to the children’s marketing director, the senior marketing manager will create and implement integrated marketing campaigns across the children’s list and will manage a junior member of the marketing team.&nbsp; Responsibiltes<ul><li>Create, implement, manage and analyse campaigns which use the full marketing mix to drive sales of our children’s books</li><li>Act as a key voice and driver in the strategy for allocated brand and author properties</li><li>Contribute to conversations and drive thinking around wider publishing strategy, list shape and acquisitions</li><li>Proactively pursue marketing opportunities with brand partners, media partners and key stakeholders to increase brand visibility</li><li>Support a culture of collaboration, working closely with our publicity, sales and editorial teams</li><li>Build, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with authors, agents and publishing partners</li><li>Understand the importance of social media and digital activity as part of campaigns, working with the internal digital teams to drive children’s priorities and to create holistic campaign strategies across online/social and print</li><li>Manage individual title marketing budgets and work with the marketing director to strategically set budgets for titles and to adjust reactively as opportunities arise</li><li>Line-manage the children’s marketing assistant</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience and knowledge of marketing children's brands to family audiences, and a demonstrable passion for children's books</li><li>Line-management experience ideal</li><li>Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders such as authors, editors, freelancer designers/animators, media agencies</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the marketing mix, including digital and traditional advertising, catalogues, promotional activity and research</li><li>Experience of working successfully with third parties on innovative marketing partnerships and initiatives</li><li>Ability to multi-task and work on several different projects simultaneously</li><li>Excellent inter-personal, presentation and organisational skills, in addition to creative flair</li><li>Strong knowledge of current marketing best practices, trends and opportunities across on/offline platforms</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time, 13-month fixed-term contract position to start mid-late March, depending on availability. The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to human resources (Word or PDF format only) via the URL/our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Monday 5th January 2026. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bloomsbury benefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Learning &amp; Development -&nbsp;Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal &amp; IPG Skills Hub</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Ride to Work Scheme</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li><li>EAP Advice and Counselling</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources. Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior marketing manager Bloomsbury Children's - 13 month FTC

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026 at 9.00am&nbsp;Salary: £50,000-£65,000 dependent on experienceReports to: Journey's chief technical officer&nbsp;Location: Mainly at Vyner Studio (Squint/Opera) but working flexibly across Journey's London Studios Lead the operational delivery of a technical department, helping shape the next chapter of multidimensional design.Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture. Working with the chief technology officer (CTO), this role will provide managerial oversight of the technical department within Journey with particular focus on the operational delivery of the team and its personnel.This role would suit an experienced project manager, producer or operations manager interested in applying their existing experience to a forward-looking team tasked with defining the next chapter of multidimensional design and creative technology. An understanding of the role technology plays in a business, both creatively with regards to public facing projects and operationally, will be crucial. ResponsibilitiesOperational<ul><li>Having an ongoing consideration of availability, skills, interest, balance of projects, individual team professional development and representation of the department.</li><li>Support the CTO to ensure effective delivery of department operations including but not limited to:<ul><li>Designing and implementing processes across technology product management, project management, software development, and technical operations.</li><li>Serve as point person for HR, Finance, Facilities, and other business operations team for Technology team. Ensure Technology team delivers to existing processes and key deadlines.</li><li>Coordinating meetings, minuting, and disseminating actions.</li></ul></li><li>Supporting Technology leadership across processes, operations, and team management. Contribute to design of new processes, execution of existing processes, and standardisation across workflows and teams.</li><li>Manage collection of data and reporting and communications of Technology team KPIs.</li><li>Contribute to resourcing processes, ensuring that utilisation data and near-term planning accurate reflects the needs of the business and the plans of the Technology team, partnering with the Technology leads.</li><li>Represent the Technology team in larger business processes and communications, reflecting the Technology strategy, approaches, and execution.</li></ul>&nbsp;Management<ul><li>Support the CTO with organisational design, internal communications and processes, and overall departmental structure.</li><li>Line manage departmental coordinator, technical project managers, and other operational Technology staff where appropriate.</li><li>Ensure a consistency across global Technology teams in all internal and Journey processes.</li><li>Partner with the CTO to consistently deliver on finance, HR, business operations, recruitment and talent, and internal Technology processes.</li><li>Provide additional mentorship to Technology leads around leadership, management, and process.</li></ul>&nbsp;General<ul><li>Recognition of possible approaches and new possibilities for how the department operates and thrives including research into new approaches.</li><li>Setting the tone for how the department engages with and collaborates with other areas of the organisation.</li><li>Partnering with the CTO to drive team culture and environment, both internally and as part of the overall Journey culture.</li><li>A commitment to the implementation of Journey’s values around sustainability, accessibility &amp; belonging and inclusion in all areas of the business and allocating focus within the department in these key areas.</li><li>Keeping abreast of influences and ideas from leading sector peers and developments.</li><li>Undertake other work as reasonably required by the company. </li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential:<ul><li>Strong demonstrable experience in project and/or operational management</li><li>An acute understanding of the role technology plays in a creative organisation</li><li>A strong track record and keen interest in administration and its impact</li><li>Experience rolling our processes for more effective teams and departments</li><li>Experience evaluating and strengthening team performance</li><li>Ability to interact with a wide range of people and excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Experience of a fast-paced environment and an ability to adapt to changing circumstances</li><li>Experience working with busy executive level leadership</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Experience overseeing a team</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience coordinating HR processes</li><li>Experience working in a design studio across one or more design specialisms including spatial design &amp; architecture, video design &amp; animation and technical design</li></ul> Additional informationInterviews:&nbsp; Round 1 - Week Commencing 12th January 2026 Round 2 - 23rd January 2026 (12pm - 3pm)(If you are unable to make the scheduled dates, please let us know within the content of your cover letter). The interview panel will include members of Journey across the two rounds of interview. Interviews are held in-person at one of our London Studios in order for candidates to meet some of the team, however they can be arranged online if there are geographical considerations.Our interviews are built as two way conversations to better understand each other’s work and aspirations, and may include &nbsp;a task to better understand the candidate's process. We operate equal opportunity interviews and, for the initial round of interviews, we typically share elements of question topics in advance with candidates.&nbsp; How to applyPlease submit a comprehensive CV/Resume in addition to either a cover letter (maximum two A4 sides) or up to three minutes of audio (instructions in the application section) describing your suitability for the position, how your skills and experience match the person specification and why you would like to work in this role at Journey. Please find the upload fields at the bottom of the page by clicking 'Apply'.&nbsp;We do not accept applications by any other method.Within the various elements of your application (namely your letter or audio), please outline clearly how your previous work relates to the requirements listed for this role. Having clear examples and explanations will be beneficial for your application. Additionally, why you are interested in working for Journey would be a very helpful thing to include. Applicants should provide contact details for two references. We will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees. All applicants must be eligible to work within the UK. If you would like a brief call with our team to discuss specific queries you have about the opportunity (including queries regarding accessibility), please contact the email listed on our website. Acknowledging the resources that go into attending interviews, we are very happy to reimburse expenses for extensive travel incurred through travelling to/from your interview with us. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Journey

Technology department manager

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026Salary: £28,500 pa.Contract: Full-time, six-month contractStart date: Immediate, subject to notice Help administer, coordinate, and promote creative writing courses that support aspiring writers, while providing exceptional support to students, tutors, and the wider creative community.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a smart newcomer to join our small team, which provides innovative and highly successful creative writing courses to aspiring writers, online and in London.This role centres on the smooth running of our online and London-based courses, as well as our Breakthrough Writers’ Programme for under-represented writers. Your focus will be on course administration and student care, supporting the work of our courses management team. You will also help support the marketing and digital team, assisting with the creation of social media and website content. You’ll answer queries from our growing community of aspiring writers and students through our student queries inbox, social media channels and phones calls.You’ll be based at our central London offices, but please note we are currently using a hybrid working pattern which involves a minimum of three days a week in the office with some working from home, subject to ongoing review. Responsibilities&nbsp;Courses management duties &nbsp;<ul><li>Student care and communication: monitoring the busy main student inbox and phoneline, providing support to existing students and dealing with customer enquiries.</li><li>Course administration: providing administrative support to the courses team in the delivery of all our online and London-based courses and our reports and mentoring services, developing a strong sense of student satisfaction and reporting any potential issues to the relevant course manager. Including but not limited to: invoicing and chasing payments, distributing key course information to tutors and students, diarising speaker sessions, hosting guest speaker sessions, booking rooms and setting up classrooms for London-based courses, keeping the team diary updated, arranging and supporting meetings and events, liaising with Curtis Brown and C&amp;W’s book department. &nbsp;</li><li>Online onboarding: Responsible for the onboarding of students to our shorter online courses, utilising pre-designed email flows in our Klaviyo system. Supporting tutors and students with sharing resources and work, and offering technical support to students. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Reports and tutorials: key responsibility as point person for end-of-course reports, including collating students’ work, liaising with editors and monitoring the quality of editor feedback. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Online learning platform: uploading and checking course content on our dedicated learning platform and student forum, including formatting and updating course materials, supporting tutors and students with sharing resources and work, and offering technical support to students. &nbsp;</li><li>Course selection: taking part in reading and discussing course applications with the CBC team to support the process of student selection, as well as providing administrative support for the selection process.&nbsp;</li></ul>Marketing &amp; sales duties<ul><li>Customer satisfaction: collecting customer feedback via surveys and email, analysing the results to help the CBC team innovate with improvements, add-ons and new services – growing customer loyalty, repeat purchases, and sales through personal recommendations.</li><li>Updating website material: assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the CBC Ecommerce website. Including updating courses and product descriptions and promotional copy, ensuring good SEO and links. Blogging on matters of interest to students and new writers. &nbsp;</li><li>Social media: help in monitoring CBC’s social media channels (currently X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads and TikTok), seeking to build on engagement and further develop our social media presence.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other duties&nbsp;<ul><li>Each member of staff must be adaptable and must pitch in where necessary to ensure our courses are promoted and delivered effectively, including covering the essential work of other staff during absence, and any other duties as the managing director may reasonably determine from time to time.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Confident, clear and sensitive communication skills</li><li>Strong administrative skills and attention to detail in your work</li><li>The ability to write engaging, tailored copy</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li><li>Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure</li><li>Experience using social media (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTube)</li><li>Experience of using website CMS (customer service management)</li><li>Strong planning and problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude</li><li>An interest in the creative arts – particularly books and publishing</li><li>An innovative thinker with the desire to keep learning</li><li>A self-starter with a strong work ethic</li><li>An avid reader</li><li>A confident, warm personality – a person who inspires trust</li><li>Enthusiastic to work in a small team – drawn to the flexibility, pace and creativity this enables</li></ul> Additional informationPlease note, this role is a fixed-term contract for a minimum of 6 months.You must be either a British citizen or already have the right to work here (you will be asked to provide original documentation as evidence of this). Unfortunately, Curtis Brown Creative is unable to help with work permits, finding accommodation or travel costs.To apply, please send these materials as a Word of PDF document to the email given on our website via the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>Your CV</li><li>A covering letter (please include details of the dates you are available to start)</li><li>A sample blog post, written by you, which could potentially be used on the Curtis Brown Creative website. We suggest you choose a topic of interest to aspiring novelists who might be considering applying to one of our courses (Hint: our blog posts which offer writing tips/advice all come from our tutors, agents and published authors – don’t be tempted to write a blog post which gives writing advice yourself unless you have an appropriate level of experience).</li></ul>Those selected for interview will be asked to complete a further written test. Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 12 January (and will be conducted in person at our London offices or via Zoom). We aim to build a creative environment that celebrates the differences of our students and colleagues, offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. In our role as conduits and champions of cultural expressions we are conscious of our responsibility to reflect the world around us. This means making a considered effort to create an inclusive culture in the workplace and promote opportunities for the broadest possible range of talent. We welcome all applications from people with interesting ideas, skills and experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026Salary: London Living WageLocations: The role requires three office days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) in our central London office Craft standout campaigns, support influencer outreach, and generate media buzz that shapes some of the biggest moments in gaming for leading developers.Premier is the UK’s leading specialist communications agency for entertainment, arts and culture. With over 20 years’ worth of specialist knowledge across film, television, publishing, gaming, classical music, performing arts, consumer brands and not for profit, Premier provides a complete creative communications solution. The Premier games team is embedded within gaming, working for some of the biggest global developers, publishers and consumer tech brands across the industry. From AAA blockbusters to indie gems, cutting-edge hardware to high-profile industry events, the team has been at the forefront of shaping gaming’s biggest moments. Our current client roster includes Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, Warner Bros., PLAION, Quantic Dream, SEGA, KOEI TECMO Europe, and NetEase Games.We are looking for an experienced&nbsp;assistant account executive or account executive to join the Premier games team. In this role, you will be the go-to expert on the media, ensuring you stay ahead of industry trends, emerging platforms, and new opportunities for our clients. As a key player within the Premier games team, you will support both creative campaigns and press office initiatives, as well as influencer collaborations, that elevate our clients' reputation and visibility. You will collaborate with the wider team across a diverse range of activities, crafting standout campaigns that effectively reach and engage the right audiences. ResponsibilitiesDepartment<ul><li>Keep abreast of the news agenda, media changes, influencer/social trends and industry developments and inform the wider team</li><li>Regularly speak (in-person or digitally) with key media from gaming and mainstream outlets, and key influencers, and share insights with wider team</li><li>Be aware of and share new trends within both the gaming industry and wider consumer communications</li><li>Advise on the best tools to be using to deliver first class campaigns</li><li>Engage in brainstorms and team initiatives across the wider department, including supporting our music, sports and brands team on an ad hoc basis</li></ul>Client accounts<ul><li>Assist account leads in managing client accounts as directed</li><li>Proactively monitor and track media coverage across print, online, and social platforms</li><li>Compile and distribute accurate client reports and press materials in a timely manner</li><li>Proactively pitch stories and features to gaming and mainstream media</li><li>Support with planning, implementation and media outreach for creative campaigns, meeting deadlines and objectives</li><li>Oversee preview and review programmes for games</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with media, influencers, and suppliers</li><li>Monitor key media outlets for client coverage and maintain and update the contacts database</li><li>Provide excellent client service, acting as a key point of contact and understanding their needs</li><li>Write compelling content, including press releases, articles, and social media posts, ensuring alignment with client messaging</li><li>Track campaign performance and provide insightful post-campaign analysis</li><li>Deliver regular reports on media coverage, campaign performance, and PR outcomes, using data to inform strategies</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceGames experience is useful but not essential - what we are primarily looking for is someone who is a people person, enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in their work.&nbsp;The ideal candidate is someone who resonates with the following traits:<ul><li>Proactive and determined – seeks out solutions to problems, always looks for the best opportunities for our clients</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively</li><li>A passion for writing,&nbsp;with solid copywriting skills</li><li>A nose for news and an interest in what makes a good story</li><li>Creatively curious and brave to share ideas and thoughts</li><li>Strong social knowledge – clued into the latest social trends and what makes creators tick</li><li>Confidence in both written and verbal communications</li><li>Thrives in a fast-paced environment</li><li>A strong desire to learn and adapt quickly</li><li>Honest and frank – cut to the chase, be constructive, tell it like it is, and own your wins and losses</li><li>Energy and drive to do great work</li></ul> Please apply by uploading your CV and covering letter quoting the reference JAE Games Dec 25. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Premier PR

Assistant account executive/account executive - games

Closing date for applications: 22nd December 2025Salary: £31,041 per annumContract: 12-month fixed-term&nbsp; Launch your publicity career at a global children's publisher! This entry-level role is your chance to join a supportive and creative team promoting a high-profile list of books, award-winning brands, and exciting authors.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.UK marketing and publicity department is a close-working and collaborative team of 10 who create innovative and award-winning marketing and publicity campaigns. The publicity team maintain and develop the reputation of the Usborne brand, publicising and promoting Usborne books, series, sub-brands and authors, with the overall aim of increasing sales.We are looking for an organised, reliable and outgoing individual to join us as a publicity assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This entry-level role is ideal for someone eager to begin a career in PR within children’s publishing. Working at the heart of the publicity team, you will provide essential administrative support to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly, while helping to promote Usborne’s high-profile list of fiction, non-fiction and baby and pre-school titles, along with our multi award-winning brands and authors. Reporting to the head of publicity, you will be part of a supportive, creative department where everyone’s ideas are welcome and valued. Responsibilities<ul><li>To maintain a range of PR systems, from our contacts database to our media monitoring to our awards submissions, and to coordinate mailings to media, booksellers, content creators, and industry contacts</li><li>Coordinate regular awards submissions, sending sample copies to judges and assets for shortlist promotions. Communicate longlist, shortlist and wins externally and internally.</li><li>Booking all author and publicity staff travel and accommodation for one-off events, award ceremonies, book tours and book festivals and conferences. Compiling schedules for these and updating and circulating the events diary</li><li>To create and provide regular publicity communications, including seasonal press releases, pitch presentations, newsletters and internal updates</li><li>Processing purchasing orders and invoices and submitting monthly expenses, adding to budget tracker</li><li>Responding to ad hoc press office queries, emailing follow-up assets and posting out books</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Excellent organisation and time management skills, and the ability to constantly prioritise in a busy and sometimes pressurised environment</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creative flair</li><li>Existing strong interpersonal skills and&nbsp;confidence to build and maintain relationships with internal colleagues (including those from outside of your immediate department), booksellers, librarians, content creators, other key contacts and&nbsp;above all our authors</li><li>Excellent administrative skills</li><li>Good understanding of traditional and digital media including social media</li><li>Flexibility to travel and work outside of normal office hours when necessary (including overnight stays, evening and weekend work)</li><li>Trustworthy and reliable, friendly and outgoing</li><li>A genuine desire to work in PR within children’s publishing</li><li>Lots of enthusiasm</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>MA in Publishing</li><li>Basic design skills&nbsp;</li></ul> 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.We offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement</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> 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. Due to the Christmas period we will have a longer application period than usual, therefore we may not commence shortlisting candidates until early January 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Publicity assistant - 12 month FTC

Closing date for applications: 17th December 2025Salary: £27,000 per annumDepartment: Foreign rightsReporting to: Foreign rights managerContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full TimeLocation: Vauxhall, London (hybrid post probation) Launch your publishing career with this entry-level role, supporting a dynamic foreign rights team and helping bring exceptional children’s books to readers around the world.&nbsp;Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international&nbsp;Group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House and Peachtree in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the&nbsp;Walker Books Group&nbsp;is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books. Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved&nbsp;family brands including Lucy Cousin’s&nbsp;Maisy, Michael Rosen’s&nbsp;We're Going on a Bear Hunt,&nbsp;Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s&nbsp;Guess How Much I Love You&nbsp;and&nbsp;Martin Handford’s&nbsp;Where’s Wally?This is a unique and varied entry-level opportunity for a self-motivated individual looking to work in children’s publishing and launch their career in foreign rights. Within this role, you will provide support to a busy and dynamic international foreign rights team selling rights worldwide. You will get the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of tasks and projects. You will use your initiative and multi-tasking skills in this pivotal role to support the sales and administrative needs of the foreign rights team and liaise closely with a number of internal teams such as design, editorial, production, publicity and marketing in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Walker Books Group on débuts, award-winning and best-selling children’s books with customers from all around the world, across a wide range of formats, such as picture books, non-fiction, novelty and major licensed brands. Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Support sale fulfilment in assigned territories to account managers including:<ul><li>Liaise with production, IT, pre-press, marketing and legal departments</li><li>Oversee fulfilment of foreign-language editions of our titles, from confirmation of order to shipping</li><li>Maintain up-to-date records on progress of sales/print runs</li><li>Follow up local publication dates and author copies, and update databases accordingly</li></ul></li><li>Coordinate printing requests from the team and liaise with the Production department on schedules and costings for first printings and reprints</li><li>Coordinate and submit printed marketing materials for international trade event</li><li>Provide administrative support to sales, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining client records</li><li>Manage the foreign rights inbox for external customer queries.</li><li>Manage the department’s supply of finished copies</li><li>Organise and update the foreign rights archive with finished copies</li><li>Conduct market research and stay informed about industry trends and developments</li><li>Manage and support organise industry events, book fairs and sales trips, including:<ul><li>Setting up the timetables for fair attendees</li><li>Liaising with our stand management companies on set up and organisation of the fairs (stand location/fair passes/furniture and equipment)</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date list of attendees, including authors and illustrators</li><li>Booking accommodation</li><li>Overseeing organisation of customer dinners</li><li>Coordinating travel currency</li><li>Maintaining up to date knowledge on any health and safety guidelines relating to travel and fair attendance</li><li>Organising distribution of the leaflets to agents and in-house</li><li>Manage administrative fair preparation tasks prior to attendance</li></ul></li><li>Subject to further role development, attending fairs and customer meetings abroad.</li><li>Ad-hoc tasks as required&nbsp;</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet changing needs of the business. Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, have the confidence in communicating with other departments as well as foreign publishers</li><li>Excellent time-management, organisational and administrative skills</li><li>An ability to use initiative and work calmly under pressure with a ‘can-do’ / proactive approach to problem-solving</li><li>An ability to prioritise work given specific deadlines, juggling multiple projects and requests without close supervision, with meticulous attention to detail</li><li>An understanding of the importance of a sales support role in relation to customer service and business development</li><li>An appreciation of working with, and making a positive contribution to, a busy and dynamic international sales team</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel</li><li>Mathematical and analytical skills are advantageous, as well as a high standard of written English</li><li>An interest and understanding of foreign cultures; foreign language skills will be advantageous but not essential</li><li>An interest in international publishing would be advantageous, but no prior publishing experience is necessary in order to apply for the role</li><li>Highly self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team, and also able to work independently</li></ul> What we offer<ul><li>A supportive working environment where all voices are respected and creativity is not hierarchical</li><li>Hybrid work (at least two days in the office per week) once you have successfully passed probation</li><li>22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced Pension Scheme</li><li>Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul> Additional informationIf you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us via the 'Apply' button.Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walker Books Ltd

Foreign rights assistant

Closing date for applications: 16th December 2025Salary: £29,000 – £32,000 depending on experienceContract: Full time, permanent contract of employmentHolidays: 33 days including bank holidays, increasing 1 day per year at the end of your second year to a max of 38 daysLocation: The AOI offer hybrid working opportunities, with a combination of office and home working, the role requires a number of days in our London office Support a vibrant community of illustrators, delivering guidance and resources that help them at every stage of their careers.We are looking for a passionate, energetic addition to our team – who is eager to grow their business knowledge. The membership department is the beating heart of the Association of Illustrators (AOI), and the membership advisor role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with a vibrant and engaged community of illustrators. The central aims of the role are to offer members the best possible guidance at all stages of their careers, and to ensure the AOI membership continues to grow. ResponsibilitiesMembership service (est. 80% of the role)&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide excellent, accurate business advice to members via the dedicated phone/email helpdesk focusing especially on licensing, contracts, ethics, and general business support around freelance issues (comprehensive 6-month training will be provided)</li><li>Maintain an excellent and up to date understanding of the needs and challenges facing illustrators in business practice, for example in contracts, finance, business planning and industry standards and proactively scope future issues</li><li>Maintain records and produce reports and analysis of member usage of the help desk</li><li>Working with the membership administrator, ensure accurate records are kept</li><li>Undertake proactive membership campaigns to increase awareness of our service and grow membership</li><li>Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the membership offer, to ensure a relevant and valuable service is provided</li></ul>Membership events and benefits (est. 10% of the role)<ul><li>In conjunction with the membership team, conceive and deliver talks and events which support existing and attract new members. This will mainly be in the UK, but may include international travel</li><li>Deliver business masterclasses online via zoom for colleges and universities</li><li>Working with the membership team, secure a wide range of relevant member benefits and discounts.&nbsp;</li></ul>Communications (est. 7% of the role)<ul><li>Research and draft resources to ensure members are informed and supported in all areas of industry and business practice</li><li>Working with the communications officer, support a strategic and vibrant use of AOI social media</li><li>Working with the wider team, update and promote the AOI Folios to a wide range of commissioners.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other duties (est. 3% of the role)<ul><li>To keep up to date with current issues affecting the industry including rights, fees and professional standards</li><li>Contribute to the overall development of the organisation with ideas and proposals of future initiatives as required</li><li>Ensure the smooth running of the office and provide support for other staff members as required</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Excellent communication skills, face to face, over the phone and in writing.</li><li>Ability to explain complex information clearly, to a wide range of people (creatives, educators, agents, commissioners etc.)</li><li>Experience working in a role which supports a creative community</li><li>Demonstrable ability to proactively find and offer solutions</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Experience of public speaking</li><li>Strong office, IT and administration skills</li><li>Good team player who works well under pressure and is able to remain calm and constructive</li><li>An interest and commitment to progressing the illustration industry</li><li>An understanding of business practice, ethical and contractual issues facing freelance illustrators</li><li>Experience of using WordPress and CRM systems</li></ul> To apply, please send a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) addressing why you are interested in this role, and how your experience demonstrates you meet each point of the person specification.To view the full job description, person specification and apply, click the 'Apply' button. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Association of Illustrators

AOI membership advisor

Closing date for applications: 10th December 2025Salary: £24,840 based in Sheffield; £27,000 based in London (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week From copy-editing and proof-reading to liaising with authors and agents, assist with all stages of the publication process, helping bring books to life that spark conversation and make an impact.Wildfire Books is a boutique imprint of Headline Publishing Group that launched in 2016. Our aim is to publish forward-thinking, agenda-setting fiction and non-fiction that spark conversation and spread like wildfire – books, as we like to say, that have a bit of soul. The results speak for themselves: in a few short years, we’re proud to have had many Sunday Times bestsellers and our books have been nominated for the Women’s Prize, International Booker Prize, the Orwell Prize, Cundill History Prize, Hawthornden Prize, Baillie Gifford Prize, National Book Award, Carnegie Medal, Book of the Year at the Nibbies, McKitterick Prize, National Book Critics Circle, Pulitzer Prize, CWA Daggers, and more. What you'll be doingAs editorial assistant at Wildfire you’ll be assisting the editorial team with seeing books through the publication process – whether that’s helping with the admin of commissioning a book; managing the copy-editing, proof-reading and collating of our manuscripts; keeping an eye on the schedule; or liaising with authors and agents. Meanwhile, you’ll be learning what it takes to acquire new fiction and non-fiction projects, and how we build our publishing strategies and campaigns. You’ll also be able to get involved with our vibrant IP development programme. It’s a busy, demanding, but most of all really rewarding entry role in publishing. At least that’s what two of the people who have done it before say:Areen Ali (now senior commissioning editor)&nbsp;“Wildfire is one of best imprints at which to kick-start your publishing career. As a team we cover a lot of ground in terms of the genres we publish, and you’re guaranteed to gain a lot of diverse experience. If you’re a dynamic person, with lots of creative energy and you’d love to be part of positive team, we’re definitely the right place for you.”Jo Edwards (now assistant editor)“Wildfire is the perfect place to take the first step in your publishing career. The role involves working across both fiction and non-fiction within a closeknit team where everyone has a voice. If you’re driven, resourceful and imaginative, this is the ideal environment to grow and develop your editorial judgement. You’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience from day one, helping you learn quickly and placing you in a strong position to start building your own list.” Who we are looking forFirst and foremost, we’re looking for someone who really loves books and wants to throw themselves into learning how the editorial side of publishing works. You’ll be full of creative energy, thriving on working with brilliant authors and amazing ideas. There are a few other things that will also be really important:<ul><li>You’ll love reading fiction and non-fiction books</li><li>You’ll be interested in the world around you – from current affairs and social issues, to arts and culture, and maybe popular science…</li><li>Your attention to detail will be extraordinary</li><li>You’ll be really organised, and able to juggle lots of things all at once</li><li>You’ll be confident and calm</li><li>You’ll know your way around Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc</li><li>You’ll want to have fun at work, and to bring your own personality and taste to the role to really make it yours</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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe 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> Hachette 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.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 15th December 2025Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Take the lead on digital operations at a bestselling commercial fiction publisher, overseeing content delivery and ensuring systems run smoothly.Bookouture is a dynamic digital publisher of bestselling commercial fiction. Our unique publishing model and transformative campaigns have created unrivalled international author brands. We connect stories, authors and readers globally, publishing books that reflect the diversity of the societies we live in. Our submissions are always open as we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to share their story. Bookouture 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.Our digital operations team plays a crucial role in the heart of Bookouture, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. From maintaining critical systems to spearheading strategic initiatives, our team is committed to driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional results. What you'll be doingYou'll be managing a team of two, handling the operational tasks that keep our digital systems running smoothly - managing content delivery, maintaining data quality, and resolving day-to-day issues.<ul><li>Overseeing our operations database (Airtable), designing automations, interfaces and workflows</li><li>Resolving operational issues as they arise either yourself or by delegation to the team</li><li>Providing coding support and solutions</li><li>Communicating project outcomes and progress</li><li>Team management, review and development</li><li>Strategic projects management</li><li>Ensuring efficient and accurate content setup and delivery to retail partners</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>Advanced Airtable knowledge (including automations, interfaces, workflows)</li><li>Scripting abilities using various coding frameworks including Python and JavaScript</li><li>Proven experience with API integration</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>The ability to prioritise multiple projects and delegate effectively</li><li>Clear communication skills across varied audiences</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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe 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> Hachette 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 digital operations/digital operations manager

Closing date for applications: 16th December at 12 noonSalary: £42,420 per annum Bring your organisational skills to the National Theatre and drive the production of video and image content, ensuring creative ideas are executed flawlessly.Working under the direction of the head of creative studio - video, to ensure the successful delivery of all production aspects associated with the work of the creative studio.&nbsp;The production manager, creative studio will lead on all areas of production in the preparation of, and on site for, video and image content produced by the creative studio; managing schedule and logistic details for shoots in coordination with creative studio producers and designers. This role helps set the benchmark for production standards, inspiring other members of the team and demonstrating best practice production.The creative studio works on content for the whole organisation, including but not limited to the marketing, learning, development, enterprises, press and directors office departments. The [roduction manager, creative studio will be involved in the communication from ideation to shoot and should ensure plans progress steadily through pre-production and production.The position would suit a seasoned production coordinator ready to step-up to a senior level, or a current production manager looking for a chance to expand their experience. Responsibilities<ul><li>To support the co-heads of the creative studio &nbsp;to ensure the successful delivery of all production aspects associated with the work of the creative studio</li><li>Managing all communications with external and internal crew on each project, ensuring plans progress steadily through pre-production and production</li><li>Ensuring each shoot location is safe and presentable place to work</li><li>Generating, managing and storing all production documents, including but not limited to call sheets, risk assessments, filming notifications, release forms, performer licenses, permits and location contracts as required on creative studio shoots</li><li>To manage the booking of freelance staff, locations and internal/external equipment for video and image production. &nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for communicating all production activity details and safety information</li><li>To complete contracts for creative studio photographers, directors of photography and all image and video crew</li><li>To complete all necessary health and safety documentation for video and image shoots and related production activity and act as on-sit safety lead, doing so in liaison with internal senior safety advisors ensuring all activity is adhering to best practice as legislation is updated</li><li>To coordinate budgets for video and image content and ensure all parties are informed of costs as they are incurred</li><li>Responsible for collating quotes, raising PO’s and processing invoices within each budget</li><li>To arrange production/planning meetings, including coordinating availability of internal staff and freelancers, booking rooms/video call details, and preparing documentation with support for the relevant creative studio producer</li><li>Foster a culture of safety and efficiency within the creative studio by guiding and leading safe production practices</li><li>Working alongside the head of creative studio – video to ensure all creative output of the creative studio is produced in the most cost-effective manner, whilst meeting health and safety standards and pushing the creative boundaries</li><li>To manage studio credit cards and complete monthly expenses</li><li>Working alongside the creative studio designers to coordinate photography licensing</li><li>Proactively suggest processes and systems that will improve efficiency in production practice of the creative studio</li><li>To keep abreast of the latest technologies, trends and updated legislation in production to ensure the studio is working to industry standard</li><li>Collaborate with head of content &amp; production and production manager in the digital department, to ensure production practices, health and safety knowledge and production documentation remain consistent across both departments</li><li>Work alongside the creative studio manager to ensure smooth scheduling and working practices across both design and video functions of the studio</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Extensive experience managing production activity for film or content production;&nbsp;including producing necessary related risk assessments and production schedules.</li><li>Excellent Health and Safety knowledge, up to date with current legislation relevant to the&nbsp;arts/entertainment industry</li><li>Understanding of working across a complex organisation, developing strong&nbsp;relationships with a range of different department</li><li>Proven ability to work under pressure to deliver multiple projects in a fast-paced&nbsp;environment, with a proactive approach to problem-solving</li><li>Proven ability to deliver best practice production for high concept creative work, to budget.</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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