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Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11.59pmDuration:&nbsp;12 monthsStart date: Monday 9th March 2026&nbsp;Are you a freelancer working in publishing looking to access professional development and thrive in your career? Unlock your potential through mentoring, training and networking opportunities in this exciting programme.Creative Access is working with 10 publishing houses to provide access to our <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/thrive-programme/" target="_blank">Thrive: Development Programme</a> for freelance professionals working within the publishing industry who are at mid-level in their careers.DK Books, Simon &amp; Schuster UK, HarperCollins, Canongate, Hachette UK, Profile Books, Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment, Sage Publishing, Penguin Random House and Pearson have all committed to funding places on the Thrive programme in recognition that despite being an essential and growing part of the publishing workforce, freelancers are often not being sufficiently supported with their professional development. This is exacerbated for those from communities which are traditionally under-represented in the sector.This partnership aims to address these issues by offering 15 funded places on Creative Access’s year-long professional development programme for mid-level talent, which has been specifically created for, and by, people who are historically under-represented in the creative sector.&nbsp;About the programmeThe Thrive: Development Programme is an outstanding cross-sectoral 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 March 2026 and includes:<ul><li>Training in areas including developing your leadership presence, navigating a successful freelance career, confidence &amp; presence, and understanding organisational and freelance finances</li><li>Mentoring from a senior professional in your desired career field for 6 months</li><li>Networking events specifically targeted at mid-level career stage and an exclusive publishing networking event with representatives from our partner publishing houses</li><li>Free / discounted tickets from partner companies to attend conferences, training courses and cultural events </li><li>Career guidance from the Creative Access team to help set you up for success with our own networks and opportunities via at least one 1-to-1 with our Access team.</li></ul>&nbsp;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. &nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity is designed for those who:<ul><li>Are currently freelancing, and have been for at least 6 months</li><li>Work within the publishing sector and identify as being at mid-level in their career (c.3-8 years of experience)</li><li>Have had some experience of coordinating or managing projects</li><li>Are interested in developing new skills to help progress their career</li><li>Want to connect with a group of like-minded individuals with similar goals</li><li>Currently based within the UK and able to commit to a 12-month programme</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,&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.</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>You must be a freelance professional working in any role within the publishing sector</li><li>After clicking the 'Apply' button, you will be directed to the&nbsp;application&nbsp;form</li><li>Please answer the questions and upload an up to date CV. Within your CV, please specify whether you have worked with any of the publishing houses listed below during your career:<ul><li>DK Books</li><li>Simon &amp; Schuster UK</li><li>HarperCollins</li><li>Canongate</li><li>Hachette UK</li><li>Profile Books</li><li>Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment</li><li>Sage Publishing</li><li>Penguin Random House</li><li>Pearson</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;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

Thrive: development programme for freelancers working in publishing

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

Which?

Industry insight session and talent pool

Closing date for applications: Saturday 1st February 2026Salary: £27,000Location: London (hybrid post probation)Department: MarketingReporting To: Head of CampaignsWorking Hours: Full Time&nbsp;Walker Books UK has an exciting opportunity for a marketing assistant to join its creative children’s publishing team, supporting the campaigns that bring much-loved stories and authors to young readers everywhere.&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?&nbsp;This is an exciting entry level role to start your marketing career in a supportive and highly creative environment. You will be joining a small, friendly team, passionate about promoting children’s books. The Marketing Assistant’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative support for the marketing team. This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated individual looking to work in children’s publishing. To be successful in this role, you will be highly organised, able to prioritise tasks and manage your workload independently. You will also have an interest in digital marketing, and confidence working across all social media platforms.&nbsp;What you'll be doingSupporting the Marketing team across consumer, trade, school and library marketing, to include:Marketing material distribution:<ul><li>Collate print quantities on behalf of the marketing team for sales (ASMs, School/Libraries, Export, Foreign Rights)</li><li>Ensure these are distributed appropriately direct from the printer or via the post room for ASM/bookshop quantities</li><li>Send file copies to the author/illustrator and agent as directed</li><li>Oversee and manage requests that come in for marketing materials via the marketing inbox and social media inboxes</li><li>Keep the marketing/POS area tidy and keep across stock levels</li><li>Circulate the Marketing Production Schedule to inform UK, US and Australia teams about what materials we are producing</li><li>Circulate marketing materials from our US team</li></ul>&nbsp;Assist with key retail, school, library and literacy partner initiatives as required, including:<ul><li>Administration for Booksellers Association brochures, bookseller newsletters and BA Indies Book of the Month</li><li>Administration for Waterstones Publishing News</li><li>Assist with World Book Day pitches and activity</li><li>Gather and send assets for partner websites</li><li>Submit titles and gather review content from partner websites like Toppsta and LoveReading</li></ul>&nbsp;Campaigns:<ul><li>Contribute ideas and opinions to campaign planning meetings</li><li>Set up campaign plan templates and circulate manuscripts ahead of meetings</li><li>Keep a calendar tracker of competitor titles/activity</li><li>Support the marketing team in the creation of marketing materials as required to include writing design briefs and working with our in-house designers to produce e.g. bookmarks, activity sheets, stickers</li><li>Helping to create content (visual and written) for the Walker social media accounts and to manage content calendars</li></ul>&nbsp;Social media and digital marketing, including (but not limited to):<ul><li>Writing blog content for the Walker Website</li><li>Uploading new book covers to social media and the website each month</li><li>Upload teaching materials and activity sheets to the Walker Website</li><li>Adding Author/Illustrator biographies and photographs to the Walker website</li><li>Ordering advance/gratis copies for social media photography and Amazon A+ photography, liaising with the photographer to ensure they arrive on time</li><li>Assisting with video/trailer permission agreements</li><li>Work with the PR team to post about events, awards and press reviews</li></ul>&nbsp;Proofs:<ul><li>Department point of contact for editorial. Circulate blads and proofs for feedback from sales, marketing and PR, collating comments and sending back to editorial</li><li>Collate proof quantities from teams across the business and keep a record, giving the final amounts to editorial/production for printing</li><li>Oversee the mailing lists and mailings for each proof working with the mailing house</li></ul>&nbsp;Signed stock:<ul><li>Oversee the signed stock grid, liaising closely with Sales</li><li>Work with the PR Team &nbsp;to co-ordinate signing sessions including booking the room, arranging a team to help and organising stock with Logistics</li><li>Organise ‘signed by the author’ stickers, positional guides and barcode stickers where necessary</li></ul>&nbsp;General:<ul><li>Budget: code invoices/credit card bills and keep the budget updated</li><li>Liaise with sales team on sales conferences including venue hire, booking, circulation of material and running presentation</li><li>Pulling together weekly marketing activity for the Publicity and Marketing newsletter</li><li>Diary organisation for the team as required</li><li>Respond to general enquiries via social media, check marketing inbox daily and deal with correspondence as appropriate</li><li>Attend events as and when necessary, including evenings and weekends</li></ul>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Who we are looking forTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>Highly organised, able to prioritise multiple requests and manage a varied workload</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Highly self-motivated and proactive</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Excellent computer user, particularly with Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Working knowledge of social media channels including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, X and new platforms as they develop</li><li>Knowledge and enthusiasm of the children’s book publishing or media industry is not essential but would be advantageous</li></ul>&nbsp;Why join Walker Books?We offer:<ul><li>A supportive working environment where all voices are respected and creativity is not hierarchical</li><li>Competitive Salaries</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>Summer hours</li><li>Remote working for up to two weeks per year</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>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;If 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 at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walker.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walker.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Walker Books Ltd

Marketing assistant

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th February 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: LondonStart date: 6th April 2026 &nbsp;Duration: 4 monthsWorking hours: 9.30am–6.30pm, Monday to FridayInterviews: w/c 23rd&nbsp;Feb and 2nd March&nbsp;Are you curious about a career in talent management and passionate about the entertainment industry? This 4-month internship offers hands-on experience, mentoring and real insight into the world of talent representation.<a href="https://www.intertalentgroup.com/" target="_blank">InterTalent</a> is the UK’s pre-eminent privately owned talent management agency, recently celebrating 30 years as an ever-evolving talent house at the forefront of the entertainment industry. Its work has diversified within the changing media and entertainment landscape to include a full 360-degree model which operates across broadcasting, drama, digital, branding, music, publishing, comedy and sport. InterTalent has won Best Agency for New Talent at the Edinburgh TV Festival New Voice Awards in previous years. As the media landscape continues to evolve at such a rapid pace, InterTalent's extremely talented team of agents continue to push the boundaries of what is possible while making sure personal care for our clients is at the forefront of all of our endeavours. InterTalent's partners include BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Netflix, Sky, Warner Bros, Universal, Spotify, Amazon Prime, National Theatre, GQ, Grazia, Penguin Random House, The Guardian and many more. InterTalent have also launched Project 30 Studios, a production company specialising in talent-led projects, branded content and IP creation, collaborating with the likes of Manchester City, AmEx, Universal Records, Discovery+ and Channel 4.The InterTalent internship is dedicated to finding the best and brightest new faces in talent management, whilst promoting diversity and inclusion. This 4-month internship includes a week in each of our departments, including unscripted, creators, sports, comedy, actors and brand partnerships, followed by three months performing reception duties, providing structured work experience and training in the fundamentals of talent management and representation. The internship also includes mentoring to provide a well-rounded experience. This internship is well suited to individuals aspiring to a career in talent management, especially those without an entertainment industry background. Due to the length and nature of the role, this internship is not available for those in between terms at university but is well-suited to school leavers, graduates and candidates who are interested in talent management. If this sounds like you, join us in shaping a diverse future for talent management!&nbsp;InterTalent is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we strive to create an environment where all individuals feel respected, supported, and empowered.&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Gain exposure to several InterTalent departments, gaining significant understanding across a range of genres</li><li>Sit amongst the team day-to-day learning talent management first hand</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues on client-based projects and tasks</li><li>Attend meetings with colleagues</li><li>Support colleagues with preparing pitches, events, brand partnerships, client gifting, management of the website</li><li>Gain exposure to deal negotiations and financial processes</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking for<ul><li>An understanding of, and interest in, talent management and the British entertainment landscape</li><li>Demonstrable passion for the entertainment industry with an interest in new generation talent</li><li>Knowledge of the current social media landscape</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>The ability to offer fresh ideas and perspectives to support client projects</li><li>Strong initiative to pick up tasks</li><li>Collaboration and teamwork skills</li><li>The ability to work at pace</li><li>A basic understanding of talent management principles demonstrated via your own research is desirable</li><li>Some proficiency with Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is desirable</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.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.

Intertalent Group Ltd

Internship

Closing date for applications: Saturday 31st January 2026Salary: £35,000 - £40,000Location: London&nbsp;Help deliver headline events for thousands of attendees at one of the UK's most recognised retail groups.&nbsp;Theo Paphitis Retail Group is made up of Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue and London Graphic Centre, and is passionate about retail. It is a private group of businesses owned by its Chairman, Theo Paphitis, one of the UK’s most high profile business leaders.&nbsp;The group is also passionate about putting on a variety of creative, memorable events that include an annual colleague conference, an annual small business networking event for #SBS Small Business Sunday, charity events, their summer party, smaller internal events, an Art Prize Awards event and loads more.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That’s where you could come in! We have a rare opportunity to join the TPRG Group Communications and Events team and help to deliver a fantastic roster of events, with a great team.&nbsp;The 2026 annual calendar has many key events including the #SBSEvent2026 (external - 1000+ small businesses attend), 8 #SBS Small Business Sunday regional Bootcamps around the UK, 3 Virtual Business Bootcamps, Summer Party (internal - 200 colleagues), Charity Event (150 partners, suppliers and internals - raising money for our chosen charities, eg. a Charity Shoot or activity), LGC x Theo Paphitis Art Prize (80 guests - Awards night), Store Managers’ Conference (internal - 500 colleagues + supplier activity&nbsp;and many more!&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Along with the Communications Director and Comms and Events Exec, helping to plan, organise and deliver all TPRG and associated events, meetings and conferences throughout the annual calendar - often juggling the needs of many events throughout the calendar year.</li><li>Negotiating costs, agreements and terms with third-party suppliers in line with the agreed budget.</li><li>Providing creative input on all events and to work closely with the Group Communications Director and Comms &amp; Events Executive.&nbsp; We love a theme!</li><li>Working with events production companies; briefing them in on requirements, negotiating costs and ensuring a continued good working relationship.</li><li>Helping to manage a team of up to 35 of our internal colleague volunteers for our business event or Conference (project-based during live events).</li><li>Analysing data to feedback on event activities for future learning.</li><li>Bringing creativity and attention to detail in all that you do.</li><li>Establishing strong relationships with all key stakeholders.</li><li>Managing pre-event and onsite communication with internal and external presenters, colleagues, delegates and third-party suppliers.</li><li>Devising detailed timeline plans and critical paths for delivery including schedules, task assignments, equipment and everything required to deliver an event.</li><li>Recommending suppliers and negotiate the best terms for quality service, in budget.</li><li>Sourcing venues, caterers and suppliers and negotiate costs in line with the agreed budget and requirements.</li><li>Helping design event literature and marketing materials.</li><li>Effectively communicating with attendees in order to confirm and gather all necessary information required for events.</li><li>Creating detailed proposals, event briefs, and deliver against a critical path for each event.</li><li>Identifying all aspects of event risk assessment and crisis management planning strategies. This includes any required event security.</li><li>Troubleshooting any issues relating to the execution of events and consult the Communications Director as appropriate.</li><li>Providing post-event analysis, budget recaps, participant feedback, reconciliation reports and incorporate any learnings into future plans.</li><li>Creating memorable events for TPRG!</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forEssential<ul><li>Minimum 2 years proven events management experience in a fast paced, demanding environment.</li><li>Experience in leading/being a key person on multiple projects and large events and being able to demonstrate this.</li><li>Proven experience of proactively identifying challenges before they become problems and reactively solving issues that arise.</li><li>Avid attention to detail during the planning and delivery of events.</li><li>Experience in managing and negotiating budgets and the ability to work on event forecasts.</li><li>Experience of managing events companies and sourcing/working with a variety of third party suppliers.</li><li>Ability to anticipate needs, prioritise and work to tight deadlines.</li><li>Juggle the needs for multiple events throughout the year - with the ability to plan ahead and hit deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication skills both written and verbal.</li><li>Proven experience with IT programmes such as Google Suite and Microsoft including Slides/Powerpoint, Docs/Word and Sheets/Excel.</li></ul>&nbsp;Desirable<ul><li>Events qualification or equivalent - not essential but a nice to have</li><li>Experience of using Canva, Adobe Suite or other creative apps - a nice to have</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Theo Paphitis Retail Group

Group events executive

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th February 2026Salary: £27,000 - £29,500 dependent on experience (+bonus + benefits)Location: London&nbsp;Be part of a global publishing powerhouse, supporting the systems, hardware and access that keep our books, authors and teams moving.&nbsp;Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.Hachette UK is part of&nbsp;Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.&nbsp;What you'll be doingAsset Management<ul><li>Responsible for Stock Control - receiving, checking in and storing all IT Hardware received into Carmelite House and advising the IT Purchasing Administrator for goods receipt</li><li>Reviewing all upcoming new starter tickets to ensure that we have a forward view of hardware requirement, liaising with the IT Purchasing Administrator to ensure that HW is purchased with appropriate lead times and logged accordingly on our Asset Inventory</li><li>Preparing HW (Laptops / Phones) for L2 Team to build, along with corresponding accessories</li><li>Ensure that all movers have their assets reassigned centrally to their new division</li><li>Ensuring that HW belonging to leavers is retrieved, managed back into stock for reissue as appropriate</li><li>Handle E-waste for HW that is End of Life and shipping of laptops to HHC for SOFEA</li><li>Any other asset management duties as directed by the Team Lead.</li></ul>Licence Management<ul><li>Ensure new starters have the appropriate access from day 1, liaising with the relevant IT Teams to ensure IDs created and if appropriate, ensure that licenses are approved and purchased</li><li>Ensure for all leavers, that licenses are deactivated ready for reassignment.</li><li>Ensure for movers that any appropriate license changes are captured</li><li>Any other license management duties as directed by the Team Lead.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forAs the IT Asset and License Administrator, you will provide coordination and administration of our Starters / Movers / Leavers process with respect to ensuring correct IT Hardware and Software provision, manage Stock Control of our IT Hardware and maintain our SW / HW inventory.This role requires a dynamic, enthusiastic, and proactive person who can work well individually or within a team supporting a range of several types of users and systems.The IT Commercial and Vendor Management Team should act as ambassadors for Hachette IT in all dealings and communications with users and the wider IT community at Hachette UK.This role is based at Carmelite House in London, reporting to the IT Procurement and Asset Management Lead.Coordination and administration of our Starters / Movers / Leavers process with respect to ensuring correct IT Hardware and Software provision, manage Stock Control of our IT Hardware at Carmelite House and maintain our SW / HW inventory.&nbsp;Skills, knowledge and experienceEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages</li><li>Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate with people at all levels, both internally and externally.</li><li>Good understanding of IT service operations and key processes</li><li>Positive, flexible and with a can-do attitude a</li><li>Fully focused on Customer Service Excellence</li><li>Possess exceptional level of attention to detail</li></ul>&nbsp;Desirable<ul><li>Experience within an IT /admin department would be desirable, but not essential.</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Requirements:<ul><li>Travel to other Hachette UK sites as and when required.</li><li>Flexibility to work outside of normal office hours if required.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>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>The role will be based at our London office, 5 days a 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 your interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

IT asset and license administrator

Closing date for applications: 26th January 2026Salary: London Living Wage Kickstart your media career with these paid eight-week placements, gaining hands-on experience and insights across journalism, publishing, PR and marketing with top UK travel organisations.The Travel Media Awards recognises the importance of cultivating and uplifting people from different backgrounds to strengthen the industry by better reflecting the diversity within the UK.&nbsp;To address this, Step Up was launched in 2023 to drive diversity and inclusion in travel media for young people.Now in its third year, there are 10 leading travel organisations offering eight weeks of placements to successful candidates.&nbsp;The partners for 2026 are:<ul><li>Virgin Atlantic</li><li>easyJet holidays</li><li>Metro</li><li>Intrepid Travel</li><li>The Sun</li><li>FINN Partners</li><li>Kuoni</li><li>&nbsp;TTG Media</li><li>APL Media&nbsp;</li></ul>Please note, most placements are London-based, with three taking place outside of the capital. Virgin Atlantic is in Crawley, easyJet holidays is in Luton and Kuoni is in Dorking. Please check the <a href="https://www.travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/step-up-partners" target="_blank">TMA Step Up website</a> to confirm the exact working locations of each partner company.Interns will be paid London Living Wage for the eight weeks of work placements. Benefits of the schemeTravel Media Awards Step Up interns also have the opportunity to receive a further six months of mentoring.&nbsp;Winners are also invited to the Travel Media Awards 2026, to continue their travel media journey, be that consumer, trade or PR.&nbsp;EligibilityTo be eligible for this opportunity you will be:<ul><li>Aged 18-30</li><li>A UK resident (or have the right to work in the UK)</li><li>Can demonstrate a passion for travel media.</li></ul>The Travel Media Awards Step Up programme is for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including people of colour, people with disabilities and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Any questionsPlease read our <a href="https://www.travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/step-up-faqs" target="_blank">FAQs</a> to find out if we have already answered your question. Otherwise, please email <a href="mailto:stepup@travelmediaawards.com" target="_blank">stepup@travelmediaawards.com</a>. Thank you! We encourage applications from people of colour, disabled people and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Travel Media Awards Step Up

Travel Media Awards

Step Up internship

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18th February 2026Salary: £30,000 - £40,000Location: London&nbsp;As a global cultural communications agency working with leading and ambitious organisations, we generate momentum that improves understanding, accelerates transformation, cements reputation and builds creative economy. Our network has been built over twenty years working in the arts. With clients across the world and offices in London, New York and Dubai, we use our deep sector knowledge to offer bespoke campaigns with impact.&nbsp;From planning to implementation, we provide cultural consultancy, PR, brand strategy, media, digital and social media, content and audience development. Across art, architecture and design, our clients include museums, foundations, galleries, governments, cities, studios, fairs, biennials, cultural festivals and more.&nbsp;What you'll be doingAdmin &amp; Office support<ul><li>Answering the phone</li><li>Monitoring the generic office mailbox</li><li>Monitoring newspaper &amp; magazine subscriptions</li><li>Liaising with suppliers e.g. IT, cleaners, maintenance, landlord, water supplier etc</li><li>Updating and maintaining processes and documents</li><li>Maintaining office supplies</li><li>Research tasks</li><li>Monitoring, distributing, and sending office post.</li><li>Logging finance invoices</li><li>Keeping on top of IT issues and timely solutions</li></ul>Assistant to Directors<ul><li>Diary &amp; scheduling</li><li>Transport &amp; courier bookings</li><li>Admin support with event planning</li><li>Reservations &amp; RSVPs</li><li>Research projects</li></ul>Travel<ul><li>Travel and courier bookings and admin support on press trips</li><li>Compiling annual travel budget</li><li>Event support</li><li>Research projects</li></ul>HR<ul><li>Logging team annual leave and sickness</li><li>Logging recruitment process and saving applications</li><li>Scheduling interviews</li><li>IT set up for new starters</li><li>Admin support on onboarding and offboarding new starters and leavers</li><li>Researching and co-ordinating team events e.g. Summer and Christmas parties, office yoga, office lunch</li></ul>All Staff:<ul><li>Maintain confidentiality</li><li>Relationship building with your colleagues</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for a dependable individual with excellent organisational skills, who can help ensure the smooth running of our office process and procedures, and providing support to our operational team. This person will also help us achieve organisational efficiency by nurturing a positive, inclusive work environment. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 years' work experience in a similar office management or administrative position.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Pelham Communications

Office manager

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th March 2026Salary: £28,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: London&nbsp;A great opportunity to build a career in publishing sales, working across special editions and subscription partners in a creative, commercial environment.&nbsp;Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.Hachette UK is part of&nbsp;Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.&nbsp;What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and self-motivated Key Account Executive, to join the Non-Trade Group Sales Team working across all Hachette UK's Trade publishing divisions.Reporting to the Special Editions Key Account Manager you will help manage our fast-growing Special Edition and Subscription Box accounts, working with customers and internal stakeholders to produce beautiful bespoke special editions and maintain the smooth running of the critical path process.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Building strong relationships with specific accounts</li><li>Generating reports and presentations</li><li>Maintaining the special editions critical paths</li><li>Contribute to sales budgets</li><li>Liaise between editorial, production and design teams</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for an ambitious salesperson to join the Non-Trade team. The successful candidate will be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, creative sales environment.Key attributes include:<ul><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent organisation and communication skills</li><li>Strong networking skills</li><li>Pro-active approach to customer management</li><li>Good commercial awareness</li><li>Process driven</li></ul>This role requires previous experience in Publishing, Sales or Production. Knowledge of publishing processes and/or a passion for special editions would be an advantage.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend your interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Key account executive

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd February 2026Salary: £28,500 - £30,000, &nbsp;dependent on experienceLocation: LondonDepartment: PRReporting to: Head of CampaignsWorking hours: Full Time&nbsp;Help tell the stories of children’s and young adult books through inventive publicity campaigns and meaningful audience connections.&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?&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly PR team and work across the full Walker list. This role will be responsible for independently planning, implementing and driving effective publicity campaigns for Walker as directed by the Head of Publicity, while also working alongside the rest of the PR team, including a Publicity Manager, Senior Press Officer, and Publicity Assistant. This role will also have oversight and be the key contact for schools, libraries and literacy charity work.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you'll be doingPlanning and implementing publicity campaigns for lead Walker titles across all media<ul><li>Developing creative and integrated campaigns for the launch of key titles across the list within an agreed budget</li><li>Identifying opportunities to boost sales via PR activity for titles across the list, including potential backlist opportunities</li><li>Arranging in person and online events for authors to promote their books, reach new audiences and increase sales</li><li>Implementing publicity plans for Walker titles across national, regional, broadcast and online media&nbsp;</li></ul>Liaising with authors, illustrators and agents, keeping them updated with PR plans, activity and coverage<ul><li>Responding to author, illustrator and agent requests, queries and other communication efficiently, responsibly and in a timely manner.</li><li>Sharing press coverage with authors, illustrators and agents</li><li>Sharing campaign plans, where necessary, with authors and illustrators&nbsp;</li></ul>Co-ordinate and implement events and festivals for Walker to promote our books, authors and illustrators<ul><li>Pitching author and illustrator events and activity to bookshops, conferences and for tours as required</li><li>Organising author tours to promote new titles for the public and in schools</li><li>Organising travel and hotel bookings for authors and Walker staff</li><li>Attending events where required (including some weekend and evenings)</li><li>Identifying relevant online opportunities for events where these may have greater reach or if in person events are not possible</li><li>Supporting with schedule building and admin of major festival appearances for authors and illustrators&nbsp;</li></ul>To have a specific responsibility for developing schools, libraries and literacy charity relationships, including:<ul><li>Oversight of relationships with literacy charities and library organisations that support educational and community engagement with our publishing. Work to connect these organisations with PR specific work such as involving authors &amp; illustrators in their campaigns and offering content from them, supporting media campaigns, event opportunities etc.</li><li>Representing Walker at librarian conferences, coordinating with the sales team to organise event stands, pitch partnership opportunities and manage author and illustrator participation.</li><li>Creating relevant materials to support PR work with schools such as discussion guides and resources.</li></ul>Additional responsibilities<ul><li>Undertaking any additional duties as required to support the Sales, Marketing &amp; PR department, working closely with team members to ensure cohesive campaign work</li><li>Proactively developing opportunities for positive coverage of Walker titles</li><li>Processing invoices that come into the publicity department in a timely fashion, keeping the budget document updated</li><li>Liaising regularly with editorial, sales and marketing teams to co-ordinate all activity and gather advance information</li><li>Ad hoc tasks as required</li></ul>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Who we are looking forTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>Proven relevant experience in a publicity role, or in promoting books/arts/culture/literacy</li><li>Highly organised, able to prioritise multiple requests and manage a varied workload</li><li>Highly self-motivated and proactive</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Confident computer user, particularly Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Knowledge and enthusiasm of children’s book publishing or media industry is not essential but would be advantageous&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Why join Walker Books?We offer:<ul><li>A supportive working environment where all voices are respected and creativity is not hierarchical</li><li>Competitive Salaries</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>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;If 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 at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walker.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walker.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

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