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Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22nd July at 11.59pmSalary: £50,000 - £58,000 per annum depending on skills and experienceContract: Full-time 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. &nbsp;Bloomsbury Publishing is looking for a Head of Special Sales to join our UK Sales Team for a 12 month fixed term contract.&nbsp;The candidate will lead our ambitious growth strategy for the Special Sales channel working across all Bloomsbury publishing divisions. Our list encompasses Children’s, Head of Zeus, Adult Trade, Cookery and Lifestyle including the following authors: William Dalrymple, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Johan Hari, Elodie Harper, Dan Jones, SJ Maas, Madeline Miller, Poppy O’Toole, J.K Rowling and Katherine Rundell.&nbsp;The role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and sales/profit driven professional. The candidate should demonstrate a genuine passion for Special Sales and an understanding of the diverse range of existing retail opportunities in this space. The candidate should also have the ability to plan for the future by seeking out and developing new business opportunities.&nbsp;The Head of Special Sales role will focus on creating and implementing Special Sales strategy and driving new business alongside managing the Special Sales key account team; the role will report into the Children’s Sales Director. They will be responsible for representing the Special Sales channel to key stakeholders internally and externally and responsible for reporting against ambitious budget targets.&nbsp;Based in our Bedford Square office this will be a hybrid-working position. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Creating, implementing and guiding Special Sales strategy across all Bloomsbury lists. Build and report against an ambitious budget in line with wider organisational goals.</li><li>Effectively build collaborative relationships across all Publishing Divisions, championing Special Sales deals and customers, and be a lead voice in the acquisitions process, providing market analysis and context to UK acquisition figures.</li><li>Nurture an extensive and diverse list of existing retailer relationships to maximise revenue and profit opportunities, constantly reviewing processes and alignment to wider publishing strategy to maintain best possible return on investment.</li><li>Strong focus on opening up new channels and business opportunities for Bloomsbury and support team in developing new customer relationships.</li><li>Work effectively with key stakeholders across Publishing, Production, M&amp;P and Operations teams to support team in driving forward bespoke Special Sales projects in line with organisational strategy.</li><li>Manage and develop the Special Sales team, inspiring each team member to achieve their best and drive towards organisational objectives. Line management and account management responsibility TBC.</li><li>Demonstrate commercial awareness and support the wider business in presenting regular sales data/analysis and market trends/customer activity insights.</li><li>Deal with distribution partners directly on operational, logistical and credit related issues. &nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Account and team management experience and leadership qualities.</li><li>Solution driven - able to identify and highlight potential obstacles to achieving objectives and propose solutions where appropriate.</li><li>Assertive and assured decision-maker, and able to work under pressure.</li><li>Possesses a high level of resilience and drive, able to be flexible and change direction as required.</li><li>The interpersonal skills necessary to develop and sustain effective relationships internally across all levels of the business, and on behalf of the Company with external bodies and with its suppliers.</li><li>Highly numerate and comfortable with forecasting, budgeting and data analysis.</li><li>Strong and confident communicator, well-practiced in presentation skills across all mediums.</li><li>Negotiation skills.</li><li>Excellent time-management and&nbsp;organisational skills, with a keen awareness of deadlines and ability to multi-task.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and focus on efficiency at all times.</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.</li><li>Experience of publishing specific systems such as Biblio, Nielsen Bookscan and Cognos would be beneficial.</li></ul> &nbsp;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/Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Tuesday 22nd July.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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.&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><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>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</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.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Head of Sales, Special Sales (maternity cover) – UK Consumer Sales

Closing date for applications: Sunday 3rd August at 11.59pmDuration: 12 monthsProgramme start date: Monday 8th September 2025 Are you a freelancer working in Film or TV looking to access professional development and thrive in your career? Unlock your potential through mentoring, training and networking opportunities with this exciting programme.Creative Access is partnering with the <a href="https://www.bfi.org.uk/" target="_blank">British Film Institute</a> to provide 5 fully funded places on our <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/thrive-programme/" target="_blank">Thrive: development programme</a> for freelance professionals working within the Film and TV industry who are at mid-level in their careers. The BFI champions a diverse and inclusive UK screen industry that truly reflects the world we live in. Through funding, education and advocacy, the BFI works to support a more equitable and representative film and moving image sector. This partnership with Creative Access is part of the BFI’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future leadership of the industry. About the programme &nbsp;The Thrive: development programme is an outstanding programme of leadership training, networking and support for individuals at mid-level career stage (c.3-8 years of experience) working in the creative industries.The year-long programme will commence in September 2025 and includes:  &nbsp;<ul><li>Training in areas including developing your leadership presence, navigating a successful freelance career, confidence &amp; presence, managing yourself and others, and understanding organisational and freelance finances.  &nbsp;</li><li>Mentoring from a senior professional in your desired career field for 6 months. &nbsp;</li><li>Networking events specifically targeted at mid-level career stage and an exclusive film screening and Q&amp;A event with the BFI.&nbsp;</li><li>Free / discounted tickets from partner companies and addition to the BFI inclusion mailing list for events &amp; opportunities, including international events, discounted / free passes to festivals and sector support opportunities.</li></ul>Participants can expect to increase influence, develop new skills for career progression and have increased confidence to advocate for equal access to training, pay rises and promotions. You’ll also be able to build contacts and working relationships across sectors and take strides to achieve career objectives.The programme is open to freelancers working across the UK, with opportunities to attend training either online or in person. This opportunity is designed for those who: &nbsp;<ul><li>Are currently freelancing, and have been for at least 6 months &nbsp;</li><li>Work within the film and TV sector and identify as being at mid-level in their career (c.3-8 years of experience) &nbsp;</li><li>Have some experience of coordinating or managing projects  &nbsp;</li><li>Are interested in developing new skills to help progress their career &nbsp;</li><li>Want to connect with a group of like-minded individuals with similar goals &nbsp;</li><li>Identify as being from an under-represented group 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: deaf, disabled or neurodivergent talent, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers&nbsp;</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>You must be a freelance professional working in any role within the film and television sector</li><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>After clicking the 'Apply' button, you will be directed to the application form </li><li>Please answer the questions and upload an up-to-date CV</li></ul>If you require any access support while completing the application form or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> to discuss further. Questions?For any queries or for further information, please contact <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>

Creative Access

About Creative Access

Creative Access x BFI – Thrive: development programme for freelancers working in TV and Film

Closing date for applications: 6pm, Monday 18th August 2025Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience&nbsp; &nbsp;We are on a mission to champion change and celebrate diversity in classical music – do you have the skills and expertise to help us?&nbsp;After ten successful years of growth, underpinned by a strong mission and successful fundraising, the Chineke! Foundation is looking for a Projects Director who will help ensure that the production and organisation of projects match their artistic ambition.You will play an important role in the continued growth and evolution of the organisation. You will work closely with the Projects Team and lead on planning, selling and delivery. You will communicate the development of any new projects whilst overseeing the pre-existing engagements and work closely with our touring agents at Askonas Holt. Reporting to the Managing Director and working as part of our dynamic team of management staff you will play a vital role in the organisation.&nbsp; Your responsibilities will be:&nbsp;<ul><li>Attending all Chineke! rehearsals, projects and tours</li><li>Working closely with the artistic team to assist on curation of programmes, keeping track of conductor/soloist invites and handling contracting once bookings have been confirmed</li><li>Meeting with venues to generate interest in our future programmes and secure concert dates to build out regional tours around core Southbank Centre dates</li><li>Keeping the Development Director and Marketing and Communications Manager up to date on projects and future plans</li><li>Keeping track of our National Portfolio Organisation requirements with Arts Council and planning projects to meet our targets on the number of concerts in each category that we have committed to in each financial year</li><li>Working closely with our important partners i.e. Askonas Holt, Southbank Centre, Woolwich Works, Royal Albert Hall</li><li>Working closely with the Artistic Team and Managing Director to ensure that our performance plans align with our mission and 5 Year Development Plan</li><li>Producing and negotiating contracts to engagements (conductors, soloists, with venues/festivals, tours, commercial engagements etc.)</li><li>Contributing to a supportive and collegiate culture within the Chineke! Foundation</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceWe are looking for these areas of experience and skills:&nbsp;<ul><li>First-hand knowledge and experience of working with orchestras</li><li>Confidence in advising the artistic team when developing programmes</li><li>Experience of recording and filming including rights and contracting</li><li>Experience of project scheduling</li><li>Ability to build strong new relationships with regional, national and international venues</li><li>Budgeting and negotiating skills</li><li>Outstanding networking skills in a range of settings</li><li>Ability to work from home and the Chineke! office at Woolwich Works in Greenwich</li><li>Commitment to advancing the cause of diversity in the arts</li><li>A strong work ethic, ability to work autonomously, and a willingness to work occasional irregular hours including weekends and/or whenever projects take place</li><li>A high standard of communication in written and spoken English</li></ul>Reporting to the Managing Director and in coordination&nbsp;with the Artistic Director and Deputy Artistic Director, you will handle the orchestra’s diary, lead on the production of projects and line manage the Orchestra &amp; Tour Manager and our Production freelancers. &nbsp;How to applyIf you have any queries, or wish to apply for the post, please send your CV and covering letter to Annabelle Baik, Concert Coordinator via the Apply button.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Chineke! Foundation

Projects director

Closing date for applications: 25th July 2025Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) Commission the next big names in fiction at one of the UK's leading publishers in this newly created role.With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.Hodder &amp; Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingThis newly created role is on the Hodder Fiction list, specifically focussing on the commercial women’s fiction titles. We are home to authors such as Lucy Score, Liz Tomforde, Meghan Quinn, Holly Bourne and Riley Sager, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a key part of a team that publishes globally-recognised names, as well as brands of the future. You’ll be working alongside the Deputy Publishing Director to expand this fast-growing area of the list, working on pre-existing popular fiction across genre as well as commissioning conversation-sparking and consumer-led titles that have high commercial and global appeal and ambitious sales targets.High-volume romance publishing will be a prominent part of this role – and the ideal candidate should feel ready to embrace this part of the list with gusto – but this position will also involve acquiring more broadly, looking for anything from love stories to thought-provoking debuts, addictive thrillers to intense book club reads.You will inherit a small number of authors to grow and develop for your own list, as well as commissioning more titles for future publishing – most importantly, you should be ready to start looking for the next best exciting names in fiction.Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:<ul><li>Working alongside the Deputy Publishing Director to grow the commercial fiction list, looking for gaps, opportunities and market-trends</li><li>Acquiring and publishing new titles across commercial fiction genres, with an eye to market-focussed titles with high commercial and global appeal</li><li>Publishing a select list of pre-existing titles and authors with an aim to grow them, including managing the critical path, maintaining metadata, attending campaign meetings, and editing manuscripts</li><li>Championing your own titles and authors, as well as the wide Hodder Fiction list and commercial fiction more broadly</li><li>Communicating effectively with marketing, sales, publicity, production, design and rights teams</li><li>Establishing strong relationships with authors and literary agents</li><li>Maintaining impeccable global market awareness in order to identify exciting publishing opportunities, including trend-watching not just in the UK but in our international markets for fast-thinking and fast-moving publishing</li><li>Author care in all its forms</li><li>Internal and external outreach for the list in the wider industry</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for a proactive, experienced and highly organised candidate who is ready to hit the ground running. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume commercial publishing and feels confident in their editorial capabilities. It would be helpful to have had prior experience commissioning – either for your own list, or in support of senior team members – although commissioning experience is not essential: what is more important is a robust knowledge of commercial publishing, multiple years’ experience working on an editorial team, and impeccable desk editorial, project management and author care skills. You may have already led on a few publications, or otherwise offered exemplary support on others' lists, preparing you to take on a small list of your own.&nbsp;A demonstrable, clear and tangible passion and enthusiasm for commercial fiction in all its forms is crucial here.We are looking for:<ul><li>A genuine passion for commercial fiction, with extensive knowledge of the market and areas for potential growth</li><li>An excellent understanding of the editorial process from start to finish, and experience supporting senior colleagues’ publishing, including communicating with and editing authors</li><li>A commercially minded candidate with a proven ability to recognise opportunities</li><li>Strong communication skills and a talent for organisation</li><li>Experience working on a high-volume commercial publishing list, including briefing jackets, writing cover copy and metadata</li><li>Ambition for growing the list and identifying the best authors to do this</li><li>The ability to negotiate financially viable and favourable contracts with external parties</li><li>The ability to project manage effectively and deliver on time</li><li>Excellent administration skills</li><li>Enthusiasm for working in a tight-knit team within a busy division</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Commissioning editor

Salary: £28,305Deadline for applications: 10am, Monday 21 July 2025Interviews: week commencing 28 July 2025 An exciting and demanding role which requires an individual who can effectively undertake and prioritise a wide range of tasks to support English PEN’s mission.&nbsp;English PEN&nbsp;is the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers’ association with over 130 centres in more than 90 countries. We&nbsp;have a strong track record in campaigning in the UK and internationally.&nbsp;Our work&nbsp;has included campaigns for individual writers at risk; advocacy on UK legislation; coordinating residencies for writers; supporting displaced and exiled writers in the UK; and convening roundtables, events, and vigils relating to our campaigns work.To support our work in these areas, we are seeking to appoint a Campaigns Officer to join our team.This full-time post is based in English PEN’s small but busy London office. The Campaigns Officer will report to the Head of Campaigns, who leads on our campaigning work across the organisation, and will work closely with the wider English PEN team.English PEN celebrates the&nbsp;diversity of literature&nbsp;and envisions a world with&nbsp;free expression and equity of opportunity for all readers and writers. The Campaigns Officer will play&nbsp;an essential part in achieving this vision.&nbsp; &nbsp;Key duties<ul><li>Researching and monitoring key issues and individual cases of concern</li><li>Providing tailored support to writers at risk nationally and internationally</li><li>Working with displaced writers in the UK to develop their creative practice</li><li>Leading on the project management of PENWrites, our international letter-writing campaign</li><li>Providing practical and pastoral support to resident writers</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Proven organisation and administration skills, including attention to detail and a systematic approach</li><li>High standards of literacy and numeracy</li><li>Experience of communicating orally and in writing with diverse individuals and organisations</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills including being an active listener</li><li>Good IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, and Word</li><li>Ability to work well in a team and independently, to positively and proactively solve problems</li><li>Enthusiasm for English PEN’s mission and values</li><li>Flexible, with a ‘can do’ attitude</li><li>Ability to remain calm under pressure</li><li>Capable of managing a diverse portfolio of work</li><li>Committed to principles of diversity and equality and implementing these within all areas of work</li><li>A professional and confident manner with a commitment to a high standard of work&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of human rights campaigning/research</li><li>A passion for literature &nbsp;</li></ul>For the full job description, person specification and instructions on how to apply, please click the Apply button.English PEN wishes to encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries and charity sector. Please note, applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

English PEN

English Pen

Campaigns officer

Closing date: 17th July 2025Salary: £35,000 - £40,240Contract: 12-month FTCLocation: Manchester Ready to bring characters to life? Join our vibrant team as a makeup assistant on a television drama!You'll be crucial in creating and maintaining character looks, from hair and makeup to special effects and wigs. This is your chance to showcase your artistry, organisation, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment and be a key part of the magic behind the camera! Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)<ul><li>Experience in a Makeup Assistant role with 3 or more years experience in a makeup department on a television drama or continuing drama, showcasing the ability to create diverse looks for different characters and settings.</li><li>Proven experience as a Makeup Assistant in makeup on a television drama or continuing drama.</li><li>Proven experience in monitoring makeup continuity across filming blocks to ensure consistent appearances of characters throughout the production.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in hairdressing and barbering, including working with wigs and hairpieces as required by the script, highlighting versatility in hairstyling techniques.</li><li>Capability to break down the filming schedule and script to discern makeup requirements while collaborating effectively with the Makeup Supervisor and Designer</li><li>Ability to handle the demands of long working hours, on-location shoots and night shoots whilst displaying adaptability and resilience in challenging filming conditions.</li><li>Experience in maintaining tactfulness and discretion while working with actors and handling sensitive information on set and in the make up room.</li><li>A good understanding of hygiene and safety standards within a makeup department.</li></ul> Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)<ul><li>Good Communication Skills and Teamwork skills.</li><li>Creativity and artistic talent in makeup application and hairdressing.</li><li>Organisation skills.</li><li>Attention to Detail and Continuity experience.</li><li>Problem-Solving and Adaptability.</li><li>Knowledge of Continuing Drama and processes.</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Makeup assistant, Coronation Street - 12 month FTC

Contract: Full-time, permanentSalary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experienceClosing date: 20th July 2025 &nbsp;Thames &amp; Hudson (T&amp;H) publishes beautiful books that open doors onto all aspects of culture.&nbsp;We are seeking two talented Design Managers to join our Design team—one for the ‘Trade’ division, and one for our for ‘Core’ programme. These key roles will oversee the design execution of our award-winning illustrated books and managing a wide range of exciting projects.The T&amp;H Trade Division includes our prestigious Art, History and Music lists and a wide range of books (and gifts) on contemporary culture. Noteworthy examples of T&amp;H Trade publications would include ‘Led by Donkeys’, ‘Hockney Pictures’, ‘How Painting Happens’, landmark forthcoming books on Iron Maiden and Oasis, as well as the game ‘Queen of Arts’.&nbsp;T&amp;H’s Core programme, whose titles across Architecture, Design, Photography, Fashion and Digital Culture, among other areas, target specific audiences and interest groups. The programme ranges from high-end fashion-brand collaborations to books on videogames, from architecture, graphic-design and photography monographs with leading international figures to considered visual surveys of contemporary topics and trends.&nbsp; The rolesWe are looking for candidates with excellent organisational and leadership skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality design on schedule and within budget.Applications will be considered for both roles. Although we’ll explore at interview stage where each candidate’s strengths are best aligned, please do tell us of your preferences or strengths in your cover letter. &nbsp;As a Design Manager, you will:<ul><li>Oversee the execution of page layouts and covers, ensuring they are audience-appropriate, visually distinctive, and meet Thames &amp; Hudson’s renowned standards.</li><li>Manage a small team of in-house designers, providing feedback, support, and ensuring workloads are balanced and deadlines are met.</li><li>Commission and manage a wide network of freelance designers, setting clear expectations and ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Editorial, Production, Sales, and Rights teams to keep projects on track and resolve issues as they arise.</li><li>Represent the Design department at key meetings, bringing detailed knowledge of project status, schedules, and requirements.</li><li>Maintain awareness of design standards, production requirements, and market expectations, ensuring best practices are followed across all projects.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing junior and mid-level designers.</li><li>A portfolio demonstrating high-quality illustrated book design, ideally within art, design, fashion, architecture, lifestyle, history, popular culture, gifts, or games.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of typography, layout, and print production, with expert-level Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines effectively.</li><li>Clear and confident communication, with the ability to coordinate across departments and present progress updates.</li><li>A proactive, solution-focused approach, with the ability to manage shifting priorities without compromising on quality.</li><li>A passion for delivering best-in-class graphic design.</li><li>You are highly organised, pragmatic, and take pride in seeing projects through to completion.</li><li>You know how to support your team, keep projects running smoothly, and ensure the delivery of consistently excellent work across every stage of the process.</li></ul>Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.At Thames &amp; Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to our success. Selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, or belief.We operate a hybrid working model, with the expectation that team members work from the office at least three days per week. We have recently moved into a brand-new, purpose-designed office located a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross station.To apply, please send your CV, portfolio and cover letter to Victoria Fishpool at the email address found via the Apply button. Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements listed in Knowledge, Skills and Experience above. You can also identify whether you have a preference for our Trade or Core lists. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2025.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;In addition to working with a highly talented and creative group of people, we offer:<ul><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Interest-free loan for a rent deposit or season travel tickets</li><li>Discounts off our lovely T&amp;H books and co-editions</li><li>Generous pension contributions</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide</li></ul>And more!

Thames & Hudson Headquarters

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Design manager

Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th July at 11.5pmSalary: £25,767Duration: 12 monthsStart date: August 2025 &nbsp;Are you passionate about interiors, storytelling, and hands-on creativity? Love the sound of transforming spaces into immersive sets? If you thrive in a fast-paced, physical environment and have an eye for design, keep reading...Since producing the now legendary Brookside, Lime Pictures has gone on to deliver some of TV’s most iconic programmes. Its shows cover a wide range of genres from reality to scripted drama. For over 30 years the production company has pioneered new formats, using TV not only for on-screen storytelling but as an off-screen platform to reach younger audiences. Shows have also won countless awards including the Double Daytime Emmy winning Free Rein for Netflix, Multi award winning Hollyoaks and of course, the BAFTA winning reality series The Only Way is Essex for ITV.The purpose of the design runner role is to provide help and support to the Design department, specifically working closely with the set dressers to ensure all sets are dressed correctly and de-rigged accordingly.Your primary objective is to aid the set dresser in the smooth running of operations and logistics – undertaking tasks to ensure all sets are dressed correctly and punctually, ready for the arrival of the crew. Similarly, you will help de-rig sets and return dressings to the appropriate areas often under tight time constraints. Therefore, strong time management skills and an ability to cope with physical and strenuous work are vital to this role.Good communication skills are also important as building effective working relationships across departments (shoot crew, site managers, construction, painters etc.) is imperative when working together to create the vision of the production.The design runner should have a creative eye and a keen understanding of the sets, characters and storylines in order to offer creative input wherever required. You will report to the head set dresser on the Design team led by the head of design. &nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Follow direction from the set dressers to assist with dressing sets</li><li>Carefully match dressing continuity to set dresser’s photos</li><li>Assist the set dressers to prepare, create and build character dressing props</li><li>Provide creative ideas and input into set and location dressing</li><li>Collect dressings and furniture from storage areas</li><li>Assist with the de-rig of sets and dressings</li><li>Assist with admin jobs in the set dressing office</li><li>Potential for the temporary cover of the set dresser position</li><li>Working early and late shifts with the potential of more responsibility in the set dressing role</li><li>Manual handling and heavy lifting</li><li>Liaising with and maintaining good working relationships with shoot crew, day store team, graphics, buyers, production, construction/painters and designers</li><li>Being able to understand and process information from call sheets and production schedule boards</li><li>Updating dressers of schedule changes throughout the day</li><li>Assist with general design duties as and when required.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Keen interest in interior design, television production, theatre or film</li><li>Design/media related degree or NVQ level (or higher) qualification or relevant experience</li><li>Creative flair and meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Good time management skills</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Ability to use own initiative</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team</li><li>Following directions/instruction thoroughly</li><li>Good organisational skills</li><li>Ability to problem solve.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of programme compliance and understanding importance of continuity</li><li>Knowledge of programme specific style</li><li>Experienced in driving vans</li><li>Prop making skills</li><li>Painting/Creative skills e.g. breaking down dressings, drawing, sign writing,</li><li>Experience of erecting backing flats correctly and safely</li><li>Hand and machine sewing skills e.g. making table clothes, lining curtains</li><li>Experience using tools correctly and safety e.g. drills and staple guns</li><li>Experience using materials correctly and safely (COSHH) e.g. spray paints and glues</li><li>Experience working at height correctly and safely</li><li>An understanding of basic health and safety issues relating to a television environment</li><li>Production Health and Safety qualification</li><li>Manual Handling Certification</li><li>Full Driving License.</li></ul> 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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> 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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

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Design runner

Closing date: 27 July 2025&nbsp;Contract: Full-time, permanent contractSalary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annumLocation: Hybrid working potential, based in Central London&nbsp; &nbsp;Are you a passionate and motivated junior IT developer?&nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity to join our collaborative IT team supporting the development, enhancement and maintenance of internal business systems and contributing to the digital infrastructure that powers our daily operations.&nbsp;World-renowned illustrated publisher Thames &amp; Hudson is seeking an individual with a solid technical foundation and a passion for learning to assist in designing and testing scalable solutions to meet evolving business needs, provide technical support to users, and help maintain critical data workflows and integrations in a fast-paced, supportive environment. &nbsp;The Role<ul><li>Collaborate with the Senior Developer and Business Analyst to translate system requirements into reliable code.</li><li>Develop, enhance and maintain scripts, integrations, and application workflows.</li><li>Test new and existing functionality to identify bugs and performance issues.</li><li>Respond to first- and second-line technical support tickets and liaise with users to troubleshoot problems.</li><li>Contribute to internal knowledge bases and technical documentation.</li><li>Maintain and support our title management and related systems.</li><li>Work with structured data formats including JSON, XML and CSV.</li><li>Assist with data cleansing, import/export, and validation tasks as required.</li><li>Build strong working relationships with colleagues across departments to understand their operational needs. Supporting and guiding users adapting to system changes or upgrades.</li><li>Participate in team meetings and contribute to planning discussions.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;You will already have:<ul><li>Experience with databases; FileMaker experience is a plus.</li><li>Basic understanding of Python or similar programming languages.</li><li>Familiarity with JSON and API usage.</li><li>Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.</li><li>Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>A detail-oriented approach, be well organised, and willing to take ownership of tasks.</li><li>An eagerness to learn and develop technical skills</li></ul>Experience in these areas are a plus, but not essential:<ul><li>Understanding of object-oriented programming principles.</li><li>Experience working with third-party APIs and integrations.</li><li>Familiarity with HTML/CSS and basic web development.</li><li>Knowledge of ETL pipelines or data modelling principles.</li><li>Previous experience in a publishing or creative industry environment&nbsp;</li></ul>We’re looking for:&nbsp;<ul><li>A proactive, adaptable team player with strong time management skills, a collaborative spirit, and a drive for continuous improvement</li><li>An analytical mindset, someone who is always looking for ways to enhance processes</li></ul> &nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.At Thames &amp; Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to Sophie Castle at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@thameshudson.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@thameshudson.co.uk</a>. Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements above. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2025.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.Some of the benefits of working with us, apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, we offer:<ul><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Interest-free loan for rent deposit or season travel ticket</li><li>Discounts off our lovely T&amp;H books and co-editions</li><li>Generous pension contributions</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide</li></ul>And more!&nbsp;

Junior IT developer

Starting salary: £30,000Contract: This is a full-time position.Location: This is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near to London Bridge.&nbsp; Are you a dynamic publicity assistant looking to step up?Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and creative individual to join our team as a Publicity Executive on a full-time basis. This role is ideal for a Publicity Assistant or someone with experience in a publicity department eager to progress their career in a fast-growing company with many high profile and award-winning authors, illustrators and brands.&nbsp;The Publicity Executive will work independently on their own campaigns alongside assisting the PR team in promoting Nosy Crow’s incredible list of authors and illustrators, titles and award-winning brands, ensuring excellent author care. The Publicity Executive is managed by the Senior Publicity Manager, and works closely with the Publicity Assistant, Senior Publicity Executive and Publicity Manager within a wider, dedicated, bright and vibrant Sales and Marketing Department. We are a close team and we value the experience and creative input that we can each provide to help shape our books and campaigns to be the best they can be. Key responsibilities<ul><li>To independently devise and deliver your own imaginative, tailored, wide-reaching and well-executed publicity campaigns.</li><li>To act as a dedicated point of contact for your assigned authors and illustrators, delivering stand-out author care.</li><li>Work with the Publicity team to organise and coordinate a Nosy Crow presence at festivals as well as launches, book tours, school visits and bookshop signings, and leading on Nosy Crow’s attendance at key conferences. This entails occasional evening/weekend work.</li><li>Developing and maintaining lasting relationships with contacts in all aspects of the media, and within the librarian, bookseller and influencer community.</li><li>Help maintain and produce regular publicity communications to shout about our books.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Previous experience working in publicity, plus a range of press contacts and/or experience organising festivals, events, conferences and book tours.</li><li>A keen interest in children’s books and lots of enthusiasm! Previous experience working in children’s books is beneficial but not essential.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creative flair.</li><li>Confidence in building and maintaining relationships with authors, illustrators and key contacts as well as an eagerness to collaborate with the wider Nosy Crow team.</li><li>Strong organisation and time management skills, and the ability to constantly prioritise in a busy and sometimes pressurised environment.</li><li>Basic design skills using InDesign and Photoshop desirable but not essential.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li><li>Free fruit and snacks in the office</li><li>Moving day leave</li><li>Charitable/socially beneficial leave</li><li>Remote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year</li></ul> To applyIf you would like to apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button to email your CV, accompanied by not more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting new opportunity to Rhianna.&nbsp;We really look forward to reading your application.Please let us know if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.The closing date for applications is midnight GMT (UK time) on the 18th July 2025. The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.&nbsp;Nosy Crow is an Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership. Applications are treated with due confidentiality.&nbsp;Nosy Crow is a member of the Living Wage foundation.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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