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Closing date for applications: 22nd May 2024Term:  Full-time (35 hours/week) permanent positionSalary: £56,500 - £65,000 Bloomsbury Digital Resources is looking for a Digital Portfolio Director to lead the vision, direction and strategy for our portfolio of award-winning digital products in humanities and social sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for and a proven track record in creating and managing digital products for the higher education market to manage a portfolio of products including our platforms in history, theology and religion, philosophy, education and sports science. You will be an experienced content acquisitions person and a positive, proactive self-starter with strong creative vision and an ability to work with stakeholders both within and outside the business. The role is part of the Digital Editorial team, reports into the Academic Publishing Director and is responsible for managing a team of three (one direct report).Bloomsbury Digital Resources is committed to serving a global community of students, scholars, instructors, and librarians by providing creative online research and learning environments that deliver excellence and originality. Whether it be critical texts, learning materials, or the latest in video and audio resources, we are committed to enhancing the research experience with innovative, engaging, and dynamic digital resources of the highest quality.Bloomsbury offers a collegial working environment, with a dedicated and enthusiastic team committed to excellence and innovation. The role is based at 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).  Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and Thursday  Responsibilities<ul><li>Leading the products and teams that comprise the portfolio</li><li>Reviewing portfolio performance and actioning initiatives to increase performance, where needed, to hit agreed profitability and revenue targets</li><li>Business justifications for third party partnerships resulting in large scale digital resources and presentation to internal stakeholders</li><li>Contracting / developing products to a pre-agreed acquisitions revenue target per annum to ensure delivery to plan</li><li>Working with team members to brainstorm ideas for products within the portfolio </li><li>When required, serving as digital editorial lead on products produced from internal Bloomsbury IP</li><li>Managing market research, overseeing, writing and presenting business plans for product concepts</li><li>Once signed off, working with BDR product staff to schedule key deliverables in light of overall launch requirements</li><li>Researching and strategically targeting content providers for partnership opportunities, maintaining an ongoing list of leads</li><li>Pitching to IP holders, underscoring the value of a Bloomsbury partnership </li><li>Where appropriate, responding to tenders for hosting IP </li><li>Contract negotiation and relationship building with external partners</li><li>Participating in all phases of the product life cycle, with decision-making authority on issues regarding the portfolio</li><li>Keeping on top of and reporting back on competitor activity to ensure we remain innovative</li><li>Line managing staff, as required</li><li>Representing Bloomsbury at conferences and key library events, as required  </li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>The ability to conceive of large-scale projects that excite and engage end users and create profile for Bloomsbury as we scale our business</li><li>Solid, demonstrable commercial nous, including the ability to think big and deliver on vision, and also on annual revenue targets while remaining within budget</li><li>The ability to set high-level portfolio strategy and communicate that to team members and stakeholders across the business</li><li>Solid experience in academic publishing, with a demonstrable track record of successfully advancing large-scale products – ideally from partnerships, and ideally digital</li><li>A track record of successful content acquisition, via licensing and/or commissioning</li><li>Self-starter, focused on the competitive landscape, who thrives on winning business and moving new ideas and products forward</li><li>Good interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Drive, determination and commercial creativity</li><li>A demonstrable ability to work well with others to advance common goals</li><li>A successful track record of working with partners / third party content providers and managing third-party relationships on an ongoing basis to ensure success </li><li>A demonstrable understanding of the value of the editorial process to product success</li><li>A track record of meeting targets and deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of emerging trends and issues in the academic marketplace, in particular in relation to digital products and library sales  </li></ul>To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the Apply button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 22nd May 2024.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.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 – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Digital portfolio director, Humanities & Social Sciences

Event date: Wednesday 22nd MayEvent time: 18:00-20:00 (doors from 17:30)Location: Pan Macmillan, 6 Briset Street, London EC1M 5NR For our May masterclass, we’ve joined forces with Pan Macmillan to explore what it’s like to work in publishing and how the industry is evolving. <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/" target="_blank">Pan Macmillan</a> publishes books and audiobooks for audiences of all ages, from literary sensations like Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life to contemporary non-fiction bestsellers such as This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay.We’ve brought together a panel of staff from across the business spanning children’s books, audiobooks, audience development and more, who’ll share how they’ve progressed in the world of publishing, give insights into their respective roles, and discuss how the industry is evolving. Whether you work in publishing, love reading, or just want to find out a bit more about what goes into bringing a book to life, come along for a wide-ranging conversation and the opportunity to put your questions to the panel.  Following the discussion, you’ll be able to network with our speakers and others in the Creative Access community over refreshments. Introducing our panel:Samia Gundkalli, Editor (Macmillan Children's Books) - Samia began her career as a Creative Access intern at The Society of Authors, before moving to Penguin Random House where she worked across preschool publishing at Ladybird Books. Since joining Pan Macmillan in 2022, Samia has been creating novelty books for babies and toddlers, including titles in the Campbell Axel Scheffler range and Busy Books series. She loves being able to play a part in a child’s earliest reading experiences. Andy Joannou, Audience Development Director - Andy has been at Pan Macmillan for 7 years, joining from Hearst Magazines. Andy's role as Audience Development Director means no one day is the same, one day could be spent working on The Gruffalo and the next working on Booker Prize nominated literary fiction. He finds great joy in finding new readers through digital means, and talking to these readers through social media. Andy is the biggest fan of Britney Spears.Laura Marlow, Senior Audio Editor - Laura's role focuses on audio casting and production across all imprints. She has seven years experience in the audiobook industry, with previous roles at Penguin Random House Audio and Bonnier Books UK. In the past year she has cast and recorded with notable actors including Jessie Buckley, Bill Nighy and Stephen Fry. This event is aimed at people under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.By submitting this form, you agree to Creative Access storing and handling your data, plus contacting you with programme updates.

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Creative Access masterclass with Pan Macmillan: progressing in publishing

Closing date: 29th May 2024Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000Contract: The role is a full-time permanent position We are looking for an experienced recruitment professional to join us as we strive to elevate the recruitment function to the next level.Sitting within the People and Engagement, the recruitment team is committed to finding the right person for the right role at the right time, and strives to provide a comprehensive, warm, friendly and accessible recruitment journey for all.Reporting to the HR Manager, the Recruitment Advisor will support the UK business in managing the end-to-end recruitment process. The role will contribute towards several initiatives to enhance the recruitment offering to meet the business objectives of welcoming and recruiting applicants from all backgrounds and identities, enabling Bloomsbury and the global publishing industry to be shaped and enhanced by diverse voices that reflect our culture and society. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrated proven 360 recruitment experience</li><li>Recruitment CMS or ATS experience and knowledge</li><li>Solid stakeholder relationship management skills</li><li>Good organisational skills, prioritise workload, attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Able to work autonomously</li><li>Knowledge of employment law and recruitment practices</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Able to maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring that personal details are, recorded and stored as appropriate, and in line with data protection.</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at 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). Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 29th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Recruitment advisor

Salary: £28k per annum, dependent on experience Contract: Permanent, full-time, subject to a probationary period of 6 months Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week including breaks. Evening and weekend work is expected for this role with no overtime payment.Deadline: Wednesday 29th May 2024, 10am Interviews: w/c 3 and 10 June 2024 The executive assistant is a new role created to support with the growth of the OT. They will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Joint CEOs as well as managing the office administration across the building’s busy offices.The Joint CEOs (Artistic and Executive Directors) of the OT work long hours in a sector that demands evening and weekend working, especially in leading a mid-scale organisation that punches above its weight. They manage several senior staff directly, interface extensively with stakeholders, and cultivate relationships across the UK theatre sector. With a major capital project approaching, and the Artistic Director regularly in rehearsals, we are now looking for a hardworking, efficient and empathetic Executive Assistant to free up capacity, streamline processes and maintain great relationships inside and outside the OT. Additionally, this new role will take responsibility for office administration in our busy offices.We are open to hearing from people interested in long-term careers as EAs, but also from those building theatrical careers who need a full-time role in a busy theatre. ResponsibilitiesExecutive support<ul><li>Proactively plan effective use of the CEOs’ time</li><li>Deal with correspondence and manage CEOs’ email inboxes, as required, ensuring that all messages receive a response in a timely and appropriate manner.</li><li>Monitor workload and act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the CEOs’ offices, escalating where necessary and delegating to other members of staff where appropriate.</li><li>Follow up actions on behalf of the CEOs.</li><li>Book hotel, travel and catering arrangements for the CEOs</li><li>Provide time-saving support including lunch/coffee runs, invitations, thank-you notes, flowers, gifts etc.</li></ul>Diary management<ul><li>Principal point of contact for the CEOs’ diaries, regularly reviewing the diary, avoiding clashes and ensuring meetings are prioritised where needed.</li><li>Book meeting rooms and tables and prepare rooms.</li></ul>Guest management<ul><li>Meet and greet guests for meetings with CEOs, giving them a warm welcome including refreshments etc.</li><li>Coordinate guest and house seat tickets on behalf of the CEOs, liaising with the box office team.</li><li>Provide administrative support to regular meetings chaired by the CEOs including minute-taking, coordinating papers and setting agendas.</li><li>Act as point of contact for Board meeting scheduling, distributing papers and printing where required, setting up the Board room.</li></ul>Relationships<ul><li>Foster and maintain excellent relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Expenditure<ul><li>Process company credit card, expense returns, PLEO receipts and invoices relating to CEOs</li><li>Assist other with invoice processing if required.</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Support CEOs and Development Department with events (including press nights, patrons’ evenings, galas) – including preparations and on-the-ground support.</li></ul>Office administration<ul><li>Maintain the staff holiday diary after approvals from line managers.</li><li>Supporting the General Manager to manage hardware and software contracts and relationships.</li><li>Order and monitor stationery supplies.</li><li>Order and monitor office furniture and equipment, as required, taking responsibility for refreshing the office décor, as required.</li></ul>Please click the 'apply' button to download the full job description. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workloads</li><li>Excellent administration and organisational skills and the proven ability to meet deadlines whilst working in a busy environment</li><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to deal tactfully with staff at all levels, whilst maintaining strict confidentiality</li><li>A professional approach with the ability to work on your own initiative in a systematic and pragmatic manner</li><li>Understanding of the long hours including evenings and weekends worked by the CEOs </li><li>Love of or background in theatre and an understanding of its ecology </li><li>Conscientious and diligent self-starter</li><li>Works with colleagues respectfully, collaboratively and with understanding</li><li>Takes responsibility for delivering tasks, achieving high standards and learning from mistakes </li><li>A passion for theatre </li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Prior experience with non-executive boards and knowledge of the workings of a charity.</li><li>Persuasive, with the ability to challenge effectively and negotiate when required.  </li><li>Previous experience as an EA/PA and/or supporting busy executives</li></ul> How to applyPlease send a CV with 2 references (including your current or latest employer) along with a 2-page cover letter by email marked 'Executive Assistant' to the email found via the 'apply' button. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from those who may be returning to work after a pause in their career or who are looking to balance a role with their wider caring or parenting responsibilities.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Orange Tree Theatre

Executive assistant

Closing date: 20th May 2024Salary: £40,000 per annumContract: The role is a temporary, 12-month maternity cover position. Passionate about digital product management and academic publishing?Bloomsbury Digital Resources is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Digital Product Manager to join our Product Management team on a Maternity Cover basis, reporting to the Head of Product Innovation for Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). Our team is part of Bloomsbury Digital Resources, which sits within the wider Bloomsbury Academic and Professional Division.As a Product Manager, you will play a key role in a dynamic, growing and friendly team, who are re-imagining Bloomsbury’s academic publishing for a digital environment. Working on our industry-leading online products in HSS, you will be central to shaping, developing, launching and managing products some of our multi-award-winning suite of digital platforms. You will be the Product Management lead for a successful and growing list of products across a broad range of subject areas, including (but not limited to) Theology and Religious Studies; Music and Sound; Food Studies, ensuring that the products meet the needs of academic users through delivering timely product launches, content updates and functional enhancements.Bloomsbury strives to be an inclusive employer and publisher, and is the 2022 winner of the London Book Fair Inclusivity in Publishing Award. This year, once again, we have been nominated for The Bookseller’s Academic, Educational &amp; Professional Publisher of the Year Award. ResponsibilitiesProduct development <ul><li>Work alongside Business Owners and Editorial leads to shape and develop new digital product ideas from initial concept through to proposal stage</li><li>Act as Product Management Lead during the Design &amp; Development Phase of new products, working alongside the Editorial Project Leads, taking responsibility for defining product requirements, scope and Minimum Viable Product</li><li>Carry out user experience research with librarians, academics, teachers and students pre and post-launch to ensure that products meet user needs</li><li>Use the Bloomsbury Publishing Platform to load content and configure HTML pages for new sites, working with Marketing and Editorial to agree on site layout and visual design</li><li>Perform User Acceptance Testing during product development, reporting and ticketing bugs to ensure that the sites meet the agreed requirements </li></ul>Product and content management<ul><li>Manage products after launch to ensure that content updates and enhancements are performed to an agreed schedule and within the agreed budget</li><li>Liaise with external software developers on day-to-day site management and bug-fixing</li><li>Manage the content requirements for new products, liaising with Content Architecture and Production teams on data planning, content conversion and content loading</li><li>Liaise with partner organizations over content supply and data requirements</li><li>Monitor sites for bugs and improvements, respond to customer and sales requests for product enhancements, and prioritise requirements based on business priority</li><li>Provide regular website usage analytics reports and advise on opportunities for improving content &amp; features based on analytics</li></ul>Product representation<ul><li>Act as ‘product champion’, using product expertise to respond to queries from sales, marketing and customers, troubleshooting and escalating issues as required, and contributing to strategic development of those products</li><li>Provide training and guidance to Editorial and other teams on technical requirements</li><li>Liaise with sales, marketing and customer services to communicate the addition of new content and product enhancements </li><li>Channel feedback from the market by meeting end-users through user testing sessions, focus groups, conferences or sales visits</li></ul>Strategic planning &amp; team development <ul><li>Line management of the Assistant Product Manager for HSS</li><li>Resource management and planning for the HSS product pipeline</li><li>Ensure consistency and best practice across the team in areas such as user engagement, analytics and usage reporting</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to the team’s processes and workflows</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>Demonstrated experience of digital product management, with a demonstrable record of delivering successful digital products</li><li>Understanding of the needs of the academic library market and library systems </li><li>Understanding of project management &amp; development processes</li><li>Experience of gathering &amp; interpreting web usage analytics</li><li>Experience of conducting quantitative and qualitative market research</li><li>Excellent implementation and time-management skills</li><li>An excellent eye for detail and a logical, problem-solving approach </li><li>Experience in editing XML and working with Content Management Systems </li><li>A firm grasp of web usability issues</li><li>A proactive, “can-do” attitude </li><li>Passion and interest in developing a career in digital product management</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at 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). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and ThursdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) by clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by end of 20th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Product manager, Humanities and Social Sciences BDR (maternity cover)

Closing date: 14th May 2024 at 11.55pmSalary: £27,600Location: Hybrid working model in the London Bridge officeJob type: Permanent This is an exciting opportunity to join the busy, fast-paced HarperCollins Children’s sales team, providing support to UK Key Accounts, Group Sales functions and the wider UK trade sales teams.The role will require an extremely high level of organisation and detail, as well as an ability to rapidly acquire a high level of competency on company systems and confident use of Microsoft Office applications.  Most of all we’re looking for personable, bright individual who can learn quickly and use their own initiative.The role offers solid experience, including shadowing the account handlers for major UK retailers, as well as the potential for the right candidate to look after some accounts directly.  Working across the HarperCollins Children’s Books list, it’s a real opportunity for gaining an unmatched insight into the commercial UK and International book markets. As well as being heavily customer-facing, the role will work across authors and brands from across the most exciting, bestselling authors and brands in the market, including David Walliams, Oliver Jeffers, Judith Kerr, David Baddiel and Paddington Bear. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Administrative support to the HarperCollins Children’s Books UK Sales Team</li><li>Distribute advance samples/ proofs to retailers</li><li>Create internal and external PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports  </li><li>Answer internal and customer queries quickly and effectively</li><li>Organise and assist with author signings</li><li>Management and distribution of POS and key sales material – working closely with Marketing, PR, field sales and the key account team to deliver this efficiently and in a timely manner</li><li>Ad-hoc administrative tasks – e.g formatting presentations, creating graphs and charts through Excel</li><li>Liaise with the Field Sales team, Divisional Sales teams, Marketing, PR, Distribution, Editorial and Commercial Finance</li><li>Process customer and event orders in a clear and timely manner, liaising with Glasgow distribution, credit control and customer services to ensure the effective distribution of orders so that invoices are raised and books dispatched in the business’s best interests</li><li>Raise any required marketing POs</li><li>Generate order forms</li><li>Internal champion across brands and accounts to key stakeholders</li><li>TCM competition tracker maintenance and weekly TCM reports</li><li>Management of select accounts (dependent on candidate)</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Administrative experience</li><li>Experience of Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Sales and customer service experience desirable</li><li>Previous experience in a publishing role at assistant level, or bookseller experience is desirable but not essential</li><li>Organised, efficient and pro-active</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbally</li><li>Professional, reliable, able to work quickly under pressure and use own initiative</li><li>Effective team player</li><li>Confidence and aptitude to work across databases and systems</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Keen interest in books, and Children’s books in particular</li><li>Outstanding communicator</li><li>Collaborative and proactive</li><li>Keen to progress with an interest in sales</li></ul> Benefits <ul><li>Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days) </li><li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave </li><li>Private healthcare cover and life assurance </li><li>Summer Hours  </li><li>Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal </li><li>Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme </li><li>Relocation Rent Support Loan  </li><li>Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work</li><li>Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes </li><li>Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers </li><li>Gym membership discount </li><li>Onsite physiotherapy (London only) </li><li>Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days </li><li>We're a certified Carbon Neutral company</li><li>Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)</li><li>With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hire</li><li>Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books </li><li>Subsidised canteen and retail discounts </li><li>Onsite prayer room </li></ul> If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to <a href="mailto:recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk</a> with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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 internships or entry level positions. For more information visit  <a href="mailto:recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.btbs.org/</a>

Glasgow Office 

Honley

Dublin

HarperCollins Publishers UK

HarperCollins

200 Years of HarperCollins

Sales executive, HCCB

Closing date: 20th May 2024Salary range: £29,000 - £32,600Contract: The role is a full-time position This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing one of Bloomsbury’s fastest-growing digital portfolios. Working across products designed for students and academics across visual arts disciplines such as fashion, applied arts, design, art history and others, the Editor is responsible for nurturing current products and updates as well as seeing pipeline products through to fruition and developing entirely new resources in line with divisional strategic goals.  Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as the role requires working across multiple projects with numerous stakeholders, including major licensing partners and internal teams.  Spanning content commissioning, editorial development, budget management, contract admin, market research and product commissioning, this role balances commercial and creative aspects and presents an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team committed to enriching arts education and delivering resources of excellence and originality.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead on the development of products in line with BDR’s long-term strategic goals.</li><li>Identify prospective third party partners for content licensing, either to feed Annual Updates, or to create new modular products.</li><li>Take ownership of new product development by carrying out market research, assessing product viability and compiling business plan documents for presentation at departmental meetings.</li><li>Manage content updates and modular product launches and keep the publishing programme on schedule by tracking content and liaising proactively with key stakeholders.</li><li>Manage the administration related to the development of new digital products, including tracking contracts, liaising with royalty and account teams as appropriate, liaising with external licensing partners, preparing content for handover to Production, writing copy, and resolving all other issues that arise. </li><li>Proactively maintain existing platforms, recommend areas of improvement and work with the Product and Marketing teams to analyse user needs and develop the products accordingly.</li><li>Manage relationships with key external stakeholders including authors, editors, advisors, and licensing partners.</li><li>Commission and oversee submission of digital-first content, carrying out peer review where necessary and spearheading the creation of new pedagogical series.</li><li>Manage the editorial budgets for allocated projects, processing and recording invoices.</li><li>Act as an ambassador for Bloomsbury with external stakeholders and attend conferences where required.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>A pro-active self-starter with a keen eye for the bigger picture and a creative drive to develop engaging products as BDR grows in suite of digital platforms.</li><li>Commercially astute with a familiarity with the emerging trends and challenges of the digital academic publishing market.</li><li>Strong editorial experience with a proven track record of commissioning content and achieving objectives.</li><li>A professional and enthusiastic attitude with experience working with authors and external third party partners to deliver content.</li><li>Experience drafting authors/content licensing partner contracts and reviewing project budgets.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills with high editorial standards.</li><li>Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills with ability to work calmly under pressure and effectively as part of a team.</li><li>Good MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word.</li><li>Experience with Ringgold, Biblio, MDL Connect and the creation of Wiki pages a plus.</li><li>Experience within digital publishing and/or a background in a visual arts discipline is a plus.</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at 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). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and ThursdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our URL detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 20th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Editor, Bloomsbury Digital Resources

Application deadline: Sunday 2nd June at 8pmDuration: 12 days, July 2024 - July 2025Fee: £3,000 Are you a creativity champion? <a href="https://64millionartists.com" target="_blank">64 Million Artists</a> is recruiting a cohort of creativity champions to support the delivery of The January Challenge 2025. <a href="https://64millionartists.com/thejanuarychallenge/" target="_blank">The January Challenge</a> is a national campaign for creativity and wellbeing by 64 Million Artists - 31 days of fun, accessible prompts designed to spark your imagination! Each prompt invites you to 'do, think, and share' – get creative, reflect on your experience, and share in a way that's meaningful to you. The prompts are designed by people, community groups and organisations from across the UK. They explore anything (and everything!) from writing, making, exploring and movement.<a href="https://64millionartists.com/creative-prompts-2024/" target="_blank"> Find past examples here.</a>Over 160,000 people worldwide participated in The January Challenge 2024, experiencing joy, connection, and personal growth. In fact, 93% of participants reported a positive impact on their wellbeing. You can read more about the 2024 campaign<a href="https://64millionartists.com/our-reflections/" target="_blank"> here</a>.The ideal applicant for this role is somebody who is motivated to establish or develop a group, using creative prompts to connect and build community. The role is an opportunity to develop your own skills as a Creativity Champion, be a part of a cohort with others and to invest time and energy into pursuing an idea or area of interest you have. What is a Creativity Champion?We know that creativity thrives within community spaces (at work, home, or localised groups) when the right conditions are nurtured; people have a sense of agency, there is access to resources, and a culture of inclusion. We call the facilitators of these conditions Creativity Champions. Creativity Champions are people working in a range of community settings; they are librarians, arts-coordinators in prisons, hospitals and care homes, cultural sector workers, community group and team leaders. Our programmes support Creativity Champions and their wellbeing, whilst also developing their practice to grow impact in their communities.Creativity Champions will invite others to participate in The January Challenge and create opportunities for people to get creative together. They might establish new groups or introduce the Challenge to groups or communities they are already a part of. The activity can be delivered in any language, including British Sign Language, and all January Challenge materials will be available in the Welsh Language. We can also offer translation services into Polish, Urdu or Punjabi. The group you work with might be:<ul><li>A community connected by place (at work, or home)</li><li>A community connected by lived experience</li><li>A community connected by shared interest</li></ul><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEsH3WRKpTU" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more from the 64 Million Artists team, on what it means to be a Creativity Champion. Key activities<ul><li>Designing 3 of the 31 creative prompts that will become a part of The January Challenge campaign (supported by 64 Million Artists).</li><li>Develop and host a creative group and support the group to take part in The January Challenge. This work includes developing marketing materials, establishing a space to share and connect and seeking opportunities to spread the word!</li><li>Further to your work with your group, we will work together to host one event open to the public during January (this might be an in person workshop, a talk online, a panel event, etc - and we will work with you to make sure it feels appropriate and relevant to you and your work)</li><li>Attend In-Person Sessions (these will take place in London and travel expenses will be covered)</li></ul> Timeline<ul><li>Wednesday 17th July 2024 - Kick Off and Welcome Day</li><li>Wednesday 18th September 2024 - Training and Support Day</li><li>Wednesday 16th October 2024 - Training and Support Day</li><li>Wednesday 19th February 2025 - Reflection and Feedback Day</li><li>Thursday 17th July 2025 - Check In and Reflections (½ Day)</li></ul>On the training and support days, we will cover; safeguarding, creative facilitation, marketing your idea, and access and inclusion principles. We will also explore creative ways to embed impact measurement into your work with your group and how you can embed reflection &amp; learning across the process. These days will also be an opportunity for 1-2-1 and peer to peer support. 64 Million Artists will support you with:<ul><li>Ongoing 1-2-1 online sessions to establish clear boundaries around what you would like to do and what support you might need to do it.</li><li>A sharing forum for the cohort to connect with and support each other</li><li>Access to The January Challenge Champions Pack 2024 (available in English and Welsh), including the challenges ahead of time, and optional session plans</li><li>Additional expenses you might incur whilst hosting activity, including room hire, snacks, travel and access costs</li><li>Access support and cost covered wherever required</li></ul>We work responsively, and will always endeavour to support you to feel safe and comfortable in the role. AccessAccess is a fundamental component of The January Challenge and all of the groups, events and workshops that happen alongside it. We will work with you to identify the right support for both your involvement as a Creativity Champion and for your group.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

64 Million Artists

Creativity champion for The January Challenge 2025

Closing date: 21st May 2024Salary range: £29,000 - £35,000Contract: The role is a full-time permanent position This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sales Team of a top 5 UK Publisher at a time of dynamic investment and growth. We are looking to recruit an individual with proven account handling experience to join our fast-paced adult sales team supporting an area of the Adult Key Accounts including specific customer responsibilities and ownership of some broader sales team tasks. The role will be responsible for supporting the sell-in process to a selection of key accounts and will take ownership of the administration required. They will help implement the sales strategy under the guidance of a Head of Sales to deliver profitable sales growth for Bloomsbury Adult titles. They will be the first point of contact for day-to-day queries from the customers in their remit.As well as including some direct selling and broader departmental responsibilities, the successful candidate will be a contributing voice in the UK Sales team's title acquisition discussions and strategies. The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual, with strong interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail. You will have administration and sales experience, and be able to juggle numerous tasks, while being deadline-focused and results-driven. Working as part of a busy team, you will have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a collaborative working style. The UK Sales Executive, Adult will report into a UK Head of Sales and will be based in our Bedford Square office. This will be a hybrid working position. Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the sell-in to a selection of key accounts</li><li>Direct selling responsibilities</li><li>Ownership of a share of broader sales team tasks</li><li>Under the guidance of the Head of Sales and Sales Director, create and deliver annual strategic plans for delivering the required sales targets for specific key accounts the role is responsible for</li><li>Keep the key accounts the role is responsible for informed of all title activity including Award Winners/Marketing &amp; PR Campaigns and other highlighted titles and series</li><li>Participate in the publishing process from the acquisition process to publication working closely with colleagues from the editorial, marketing and publicity departments across Adult. Contribute to weekly title submission discussions and give confident, informed opinions</li><li>Be market aware using TCM analysis/competitor activity to support customer sell-in and contribute to internal team discussions</li><li>Be confident in using Biblio, and run Biblio reports/pub schedules on request</li><li>Provide proactive support to the Heads of Sales and UK Adult Sales Director as required, including market research, data analysis, researching acquisition figures, inputting acquisition figures into Biblio, assisting with pulling reports for customer and departmental  business reviews</li><li>Liaise with Bloomsbury stock management teams, warehouse teams and other Bloomsbury departments to ensure efficient processing of and timely delivery of customer orders</li><li>Seek out extra sales opportunities for Bloomsbury titles</li><li>Help out with author signing sessions and other ad hoc admin tasks</li><li>Attend author events</li><li>Cover for colleagues when necessary</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>A team player</li><li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li><li>Strong presentation skills</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong negotiation skills </li><li>Advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Good analytical skills</li><li>Keen Reader</li><li>Expertise in Biblio, Nielsen, Cognos and Vista is an advantage</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at 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).  Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 21st May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

UK sales executive, Adult

Closing date for applications: 23rd June at 11.59pmSalary: £24,000 per annumLocation: Hybrid (2-3 days in office per week)Working hours: 10am-6pm or 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (with some evening and weekend working - time off in lieu is offered)Start date: July/August 2024Term: 12 months fixed-term Support the English National Opera in its impactful programmes across schools, communities and creative health in this entry-level role. The English National Opera is the national opera company dedicated to one simple aim: creating extraordinary encounters with opera, on stage and beyond. In the words of its founder Lilian Baylis, it is the opera company for everyone.ENO Engage is the Learning &amp; Participation department of the ENO. It exists to open up new possibilities for opera in people’s lives. By turning the art form sideways, upside down and inside out, the team reinvents it as a tool for social impact and change. They do this by delivering immersive, playful programmes that surprise, inspire and connect people; creating meaningful opportunities that support wellbeing, learning and skills development.In this role, you will work across different programme strands, including School, Community and Creative Health programmes. As part of the role, you will provide coordination and administrative support to Programme Managers and Coordinators across a range of ENO Engage projects, such as Finish This, ENO Breathe, Discover Opera Days, Relaxed Performances, Schools &amp; Community Memberships. You can find out more about these projects <a href="https://www.eno.org/discover-opera/eno-engage/" target="_blank">on the ENO's website</a>. Key activities You will be responsible for the administration of a range of learning and participation projects. You’ll work closely with all members of the ENO Engage team and staff in other departments of the Company, as well as artists and individuals from across the sector. These will include freelance artists, partner organisations, school groups and community groups. You will:<ul><li>Manage administrative processes and arrange logistics for the smooth running of programmes, events and team planning. This could include making room bookings, creating welcome packs, communicating with other ENO departments about technical or logistical needs, booking freelance staff for events, ordering materials and equipment, coordinating catering, and arranging travel and accommodation.</li><li>Work to improve ENO Engage systems and ways of working, including thinking about how Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be better embedded in everything we do and that all DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and Child Protection checks are administered correctly.</li><li>Take accurate minutes and key actions from meetings and circulate information by email afterwards.</li><li>Maintain efficient financial systems including keeping accurate records for budgets, filing and monitoring expenses, issuing purchase orders for payments, processing invoices and reconciling team credit card expenditure.</li><li>​Carry out monitoring, evaluation and data gathering for projects to support with funding requirements.</li><li>Support with Dress Rehearsal and ticket night offers, promoting these to schools and community groups, communicating with box office to book in groups, and being present to support group visits.</li><li>Support Programme Coordinators to keep websites up to date.</li><li>Observe session delivery, taking part in sessions and communicating any feedback to Programme Coordinators and Managers. </li></ul> What we are looking forWe prioritise passion and practical skills over formal academic qualifications for this position, and there are no specific academic requirements. We’re looking for someone who has:<ul><li>An interest in the arts and social change, and in working to make the creative industries more accessible to people who are historically under-represented.</li><li>A willingness to work in a range of community and educational contexts.</li><li>A sense of fun and a can-do attitude.</li><li>A team player who enjoys collaborating with others.</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and with care with children, young people and adults from a range of backgrounds.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to change.</li><li>Organisational and administrative skills, with an attention to detail and good time management skills.</li><li>Good IT skills (Microsoft outlook, word, excel, website editing and email systems).</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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is only open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, who are under-represented in the creative industries. 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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