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Closing date for applications: 20th June 2025Salary: £28,500+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)LondonFixed-term Hachette UK, the UK’s second largest publishing group and a global creative force, is looking for a proactive and highly organised key account executive (12 month fixed term) to support the Waterstones Key Account Director for Hodder &amp; Stoughton and Octopus.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 11&nbsp;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; Quercus; 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 doingReporting to the Waterstones Key Account Director for Hodder &amp; Stoughton and Octopus Divisions, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of this key retail partnership. This is a dynamic position with wide-ranging responsibilities. You will ensure that orders are placed, will coordinate sales materials and presentations, and will produce and distribute weekly sales reports. You will also manage the supply and distribution of proofs and will collaborate with internal teams—including production, marketing, and publicity—to support a wide range of joined-up campaigns, announcements, competitions, bookseller outreach initiatives, and special editions. &nbsp;Who we are looking forWe’re looking for a confident communicator and team player with excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. You should be comfortable multitasking and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A passion for books and the publishing industry is essential, along with a customer-focused mindset and a willingness to go the extra mile. You should be eager to learn, take initiative, and contribute ideas. While experience in a commercial, sales support, or customer service role is desirable, publishing experience is a plus but not essential. &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;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, Carmelite House,&nbsp;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 for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Key account executive (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 27 June 2025Salary: £27,000 -£33,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Support the award-winning design studio at Octopus Publishing that works across all titles, from contemporary fiction to illustrated cookery.Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere.Octopus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Octopus is a market-leading non-fiction publisher with a heritage of working with talented authors and strong brands. Our passion is for creating high-quality books with innovative design and vision for the widest possible market.We publish a wide range of illustrated and non-illustrated books under three strands:<ul><li>Octopus Voices: the home of our narrative non-fiction publishing and our small, but growing fiction list</li><li>Octopus Wellbeing: the home of our health and well being publishing</li><li>Octopus Colour: the home of all our illustrated imprints</li></ul>&nbsp;The&nbsp;Design department works across all Octopus publishing, from contemporary fiction and non fiction to art reference and cookery, responsible for covers for narrative books, and covers and interiors for illustrated books. We work closely with other departments, particularly Sales,&nbsp; Marketing &amp; Publicity and Production. &nbsp;What you'll be doingCore to this role is supporting all administrative and operational duties relating to the design department. We are looking for someone who can quickly adapt to a varied and changing environment and loves collaborating and problem solving.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Studio Administration - Handle cover artwork approval, filing, invoices etc</li><li>Scheduling - Communicate and chase deadlines, work with designers to keep our online database (biblio) up to date, keep track of schedule changes etc</li><li>Meetings &amp; Internal Relationships – organise our weekly covers meeting and be a point of contact for other departments</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Organised: You have strong planning, time management and organisation skills, and some understanding of budget management too – with the ability to re-prioritise as required.</li><li>Measured: We want to track the success of our critical path so you are able to show and communicate the team's results.</li><li>Accurate: You work to a high degree of accuracy and meet deadlines.</li><li>Entrepreneurial: Every day, you spot opportunities to drive improvements and efficiencies.</li><li>Proactive and Open: We want people who embrace innovative ideas, challenges and change with positivity and a hands-on approach.</li><li>Teams are the new heroes: There is no better feeling than being part of a successful and dynamic team, so you recognise that teams are the real heroes and you'll build, encourage and maintain strong relationships across the business.</li><li>Only Human: We all make mistakes, but you are not afraid of failure. You learn and show how the experience has helped the business learn for the future and benefitted all.</li><li>Ambitious: You crave success, and Octopus is the place to achieve it. We will support you all the way and make sure you have the tools and development in place to help you succeed.</li><li>Relevant: You have some knowledge of design within the Publishing industry and some experience of using Bibliographic systems.</li><li>You. You are real. And you are true to yourself. We cherish and celebrate diversity so you will feel right at home whoever you are.</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;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. &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 for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Studio co-ordinator

Closing date for applications: 17 June 2025Salary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits) &nbsp;&nbsp;If you're keen to learn abiout publishing, enjoy working with spreadsheets, and want to be part of a company shaping the future of books – this could be the role for you.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 11&nbsp;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; Quercus; 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 doingProviding support and undertaking administration processes for Paper Manager and Shipping Manager.Processing invoices, orders, maintaining records, running reports and other administrative duties as and when required. In addition providing support for environmental compliance e.g. FSC Audits, SBTI data capture and EUDR compliance. &nbsp;Who we are looking forA self motivated candidate who can manage their own time.&nbsp; Strong Admin and Excel skills with attention to detail.&nbsp; Would suit someone who is enthusiastic and willing to learn.&nbsp; &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>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week after the probation period. &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 for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Operations assistant (6 month FTC)

Closing date: 25th June 2025 at 11.55pmSalary: £42,750 - £47,620 per annum (inclusive of inner London Weighting), subject to skills and experience&nbsp;Grade: D&nbsp;Contract: Permanent, full-time&nbsp;Location: Barbican Centre Join us in shaping transformative performance experiences on two of London’s most distinctive stages: the Barbican Theatre and The Pit, where creativity and technical excellence meet.&nbsp;At the heart of the Barbican’s creative programme, the Theatre Department celebrates bold, genre-defying performance.&nbsp;We present an ambitious year-round programme that moves fluidly across theatre, dance, and performance art—featuring international auteurs, leading companies, and emerging voices who are redefining what theatre can be.&nbsp;We are now seeking a skilled and imaginative professional to join our busy Theatre team, focusing on the video and sound operations. This role is central to the technical delivery of our performances and productions, and includes supervising a team of Technicians to ensure that every event runs smoothly and to the highest artistic and technical standards. What you'll bring<ul><li>You’ll bring hands-on experience in theatre—or a deep knowledge of the industry—paired with current expertise in sound and video technology.</li><li>As a confident and collaborative team leader, you’ll be comfortable planning ahead, motivating others, and staying calm and responsive in a fast-paced, artistically rich environment.</li><li>A comprehensive understanding of Health &amp; Safety legislation and industry practice is key, as is a good level of physical fitness and the ability to communicate effectively with fellow team members, visiting artists, and the public.&nbsp;</li></ul> As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you are a disabled person and need adjustments to the application process please contact us.*Global Majority is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or, have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Barbican Centre

Barbican & Guildhall School

Technical supervisor (Sound/AV)

Closing date: 24th June 2025Salary: £27,000 per annum &nbsp;Contract: This role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate interested in a career in trade production.Bloomsbury publishes a prestigious award-winning list of literary fiction and non-fiction titles including such authors as Samantha Shannon, Gillian Anderson, William Dalrymple and Peter Frankopan.&nbsp;We&nbsp;are looking for a highly motivated hard-working individual with a particular interest in print production to join our busy Adult Production team.Reporting to the Mono Production Manager, key tasks will include costing and processing reprints, handling backlist e-book creation, some POD and providing administrative support to the team. Knowledge, skills and experienceThe ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>excellent organisational and time-management skills</li><li>good numeracy skills</li><li>proven IT skills (knowledge of Word and Excel essential)</li><li>a keen eye for detail</li><li>completed a publishing course which included an element of print production training</li></ul>Some production experience would be an advantage, but is not essential. Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are Mondays and Tuesdays.This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years. To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Tuesday 24th June 2025 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 applicationsBloomsbury 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.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Production assistant, Adult Trade

Salary: £27,000 based in London, £24,840 based in Sheffield (+bonus +benefits)Deadline: 18 June 2025 &nbsp;Join Hachette UK’s Digital &amp; Online Sales team and play a key role in supporting Amazon Advertising campaigns for one of the UK’s leading publishing groups.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 11&nbsp;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; Quercus; 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 doingThis is a varied and busy role within the Digital &amp; Online Sales team reporting to one of the Senior Paid Advertising Managers, and collaborating with various marketing teams across the wider Hachette UK business. The role includes the following:<ul><li>Supporting the Senior Managers with campaign set-up and optimisation across Amazon Advertising for a number of divisions across Hachette UK, with a view to managing your own seasonal campaigns throughout the year.</li><li>Monitoring paid advertising activity and providing a number of clear and regular reports and updates to the marketing teams, Digital &amp; Online Sales team and wider business. </li><li>Working with our internal analysis teams on continued development of our reporting tools.</li><li>Be the point of contact for marketing teams for Amazon marketing + metadata features, and work with Amazon to provide clarity &amp; updates where needed.</li><li>Manage the day-to-day admin &amp; operations of the team such as taking minutes, dealing with ad-hoc queries, assisting with presentations, and more.</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking forWe’re looking for a proactive team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced and busy environment.Proficiency in any kind of data analysis would be an advantage, as would experience in the publishing industry and/or any kind of digital or paid advertising - but the successful candidate would be a quick learner, keen to take on new skills. &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;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. &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 for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Sales assistant (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 18th JuneSalary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits) &nbsp;Hachette Learning, part of one of the UK’s leading publishing groups, is seeking a highly organised and customer-focused International Sales Support to join their growing global sales team.At Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education), there’s one thing we’re certain about. No two students learn the same way. That’s why our approach to teaching begins by recognising the needs of individuals first. Our mission is to enable every learner to fulfil their unique potential by empowering those who teach them. From our expert teaching and learning resources to our digital educational tools that make learning easier and more accessible for all, we provide solutions designed to maximise the impact of learning for every teacher, parent and student.Aligned with our parent company, Hachette Livre, founded in 1826, we’re proud to deliver high-quality learning solutions on a global scale. We make it easier for everyone to unlock a new world of learning.Hachette Learning is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. &nbsp;What you'll be doingReporting to International Sales, you will be joining a growing and dynamic team of international sales professionals. You will be responsible primarily for providing customer support to teachers, booksellers and agents around the world, as well as assisting the international sales team. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Building and developing strong customer relationships as the first point of contact for a high proportion of incoming customer emails.</li><li>Ensuring that customer enquiries and orders are dealt with promptly, accurately and professionally to maintain the highest standard for the Hachette Learning brand and reputation.</li><li>Liaising with sales, editorial, production, marketing and distribution to ensure a clear flow of information to international customers.</li><li>Advising schools, booksellers and agents about our product range.</li><li>Providing quotations and order updates to our international customers.</li><li>Supporting the international sales team.</li><li>Maintaining a great working relationship with the customer service team at our distribution centre.</li><li>Attendance at the London book fair will be required. &nbsp;</li></ul>Who we are looking forWe're looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication, who can offer a high standard of professional customer support as well as internal team support. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly organised, able to work well independently as well as part of a team. Ability to manage a busy, varied workload and prioritisation is required, as is confidence in learning and using various IT systems.What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, 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 for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

International sales support

Closing date: 3rd July 2025 at 5pm Help translate briefs into impactful designs across all areas of the business at The School of Life.The focus of The School of Life’s in-house design team is the creative work for the company’s marketing, events, digital, therapy and at-work departments. As a Mid-Weight Designer you will be responsible for creating compelling visuals that help our clients and customers on their journey to better mental wellbeing. You'll manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining consistent brand standards across all touch points.&nbsp;Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Creating and art-working assets across multiple departments including therapy, digital subscription, TSOL ‘At Work’, retail &amp; product, and multi-channel campaigns</li><li>Graphic design for event/workshop materials such as brochures, interactive PDFs, and informational guides that are both professional and approachable</li><li>Designing digital assets for our website and app, including UI elements, icons, and promotional graphics</li><li>Managing the end-to-end design process from brief to delivery, including timeline planning and stakeholder management</li><li>Sourcing and managing relationships with print vendors to ensure high-quality physical materials</li><li>Maintaining project schedules and ensuring all deadlines are met across multiple business areas</li><li>Attending key meetings with the wider brand team, liaising closely with the Head of Customer Marketing, Head of Marketing for TSOL ‘At Work’ and Partnerships Marketing Manager</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>3+ years of graphic design experience</li><li>Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across print and digital design</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Photoshop)</li><li>Experience with digital design tools like Figma or Sketch (nice to have)</li><li>Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines</li><li>BA (Hons) in Graphic Design or related subject</li><li>A digital-first approach with knowledge of preparing files for a multitude of requirements – print preparation would also be an added bonus</li><li>Strong typographic, layout and design skills displayed through an impressive portfolio</li></ul>Personal qualities<ul><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders</li><li>Proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude</li><li>Interest in wellbeing and mental health</li></ul> Application Process: Please send a cover letter with your CV, including a short overview of why you would like to work for The School of Life and your design portfolio. Application deadline: Thursday 3rd July 5pmInterview Process: Initial screening call, followed by a video call then an in-person presentation where you'll be asked to create something from a short brief. The School of Life is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The School of Life

Mid-weight designer

Closing date: 22nd June 2025Salary: £31,500 to £33,100 per annum If you're an admin whizz with a passion for arts and culture, you'll be the perfect candidate to support this executive team.We are currently looking for a skilled and confident executive assistant to executive directors to support the director of development and director of estates. As a vital member of the executive office team, you will play an integral part in enabling the smooth running of both departments while contributing to the wider organisational mission.This is a dynamic and high-responsibility role involving complex diary and meeting management, cross-departmental coordination, and support for board preparations. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners, bringing professionalism, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with calm and confidence in a fast-paced environment. What you will do<ul><li>Manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and prepare daily briefing packs to keep both directors informed and on track.</li><li>Provide high-level administrative and project support across the Development and Estates departments.</li><li>Lead on travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and expense processes with efficiency and discretion.</li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, and board papers in collaboration with the Executive Office team.</li><li>Support the planning and delivery of key events, including managing RSVPs, suppliers, and on-the-day logistics.</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>A meticulous organiser with effective time management and attention to detail.</li><li>A confident communicator who can liaise with senior leaders, board members, and external partners.</li><li>A calm multitasker who thrives under pressure and handles competing demands with poise.</li><li>A proactive team player who can work collaboratively while also managing individual responsibilities.</li><li>A discreet professional with sound judgment and the ability to manage sensitive, confidential information.</li></ul> Want to learn more?If you wish to learn more about this exciting new opportunity please come along to our Executive Assistant to Executive Directors Information Session which will be held on Google Meet on Monday 16 June from 1pm to 2pm.The session will be an opportunity to learn more about the role or to ask any questions before submitting an application. Please register your interest <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScngaBzAskHKrWuRbBgp2QBcWzzdXP_JmXSSvLwbkT1ZYlnEQ/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank">here </a>to attend the Information Session.Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role responsibilities. Southbank CentreThe Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.At the Southbank Centre we believe in:Creating welcoming spaces<ul><li>Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities.</li><li>This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.</li></ul>Making wonderful experiences together<ul><li>Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.</li><li>This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.</li></ul>Sparking new thinking<ul><li>Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.</li><li>This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.</li></ul>Benefits &amp; Perks:As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:<ul><li>A min 5% employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)</li><li>Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay</li><li>Enhanced family leave benefits</li><li>Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors</li><li>Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events</li><li>Free entry to Hayward Gallery</li><li>Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations</li><li>Free staff yoga</li><li>Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul> The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or concerns you can also email <a href="mailto:hrteam@southbankcentre.co.uk" target="_blank">hrteam@southbankcentre.co.uk</a> and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff.If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Southbank Centre

Executive assistant to executives directors

Closing date:&nbsp;Friday 21st June 2025Salary/bursary:&nbsp;London Living WageContract:&nbsp;6 months, full-time (Potential to extend a further 6 months)Working hours:&nbsp;9am – 5:30pm / 9:30 am – 6pmResponsible to:&nbsp;Operations managerStart date:&nbsp;14th July 2025 Showcase your strong organisational and technical skills while gaining valuable industry experience in television production in this exciting internship.<a href="https://m365.eu.vadesecure.com/safeproxy/v4?f=Q7Al17FfsKGZca2uGTHUcwz6ueI1sUPw3rBSFy3O0bYpYX0mdDJoYueoURJyPb6O&amp;i=Q8sBEiR3nfU5_6nQH6uqhMoDzsWUGpYVhScsNDLwWNwYy-cvaKrX_HTMgBtdlnccng00-LjTLdAtTbNo7SCBzg&amp;k=5m5p&amp;r=wScTisszqCVh7-dyZg9Lh57HTVrZNirbrLb-73P7MvYxHd_dD4zPe_n756ROwjAD&amp;s=31762f304fa04b47086f2e38026c746b6f55e2189727c1e542cb9d4624364e94&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cplproductions.co.uk%2Fcompany%2F" target="_blank">CPL&nbsp;Productions</a>&nbsp;is a&nbsp;BAFTA&nbsp;award-winning independent television and radio production company run by Danielle Lux, Murray Boland, and Janet Oakes. At&nbsp;CPL&nbsp;Productions they create and produce engaging, modern entertainment, factual formats, and scripted television. From primetime entertainment to comedy, drama, and factual entertainment, their shows feature some of the UK’s best talent, both on and off-screen.CPL Productions are seeking an operations assistant in this internship for an initial 6-month period. The purpose of the role is to support the operations manager in providing excellent technical, IT, administrative, and front-of-house support to all lines of business.You will work within a team to provide and maintain high standards across all aspects of business support, working within a shift rota. Key activitiesAdministrative<ul><li>Adhere to best working practices as laid out in the Office Manuals. Report any amendments or updates that need making to these manuals to the Operations Manager.</li><li>Assist with processing of expenses and ad hoc administrative duties as and when required.</li><li>Assist Development and Production with run through and stand in support as and when required.</li><li>Ensure the internal CPL Hub is up to date.</li></ul>Front of house<ul><li>Reception duties; answering telephone calls, greet all guests and alert staff member of their arrival, making guests feel welcome while they wait.</li><li>While on Reception; receive all deliveries.</li><li>Ensure Reception area is kept clear or deliveries and is tidy and presentable at all times.</li><li>Stock monitoring and replenishment (stationery, food, toner, toiletry goods).</li><li>Building security unlocking and locking the building depending on shift.</li><li>Carry out weekly spot checks.</li><li>Making sure all copiers and printers are fully stocked with paper throughout the working day.</li><li>Ensure all incoming and outgoing post is handled and handled daily.</li></ul>IT and telecoms<ul><li>Assist staff with desktop IT support issues and work with the IT company on getting a resolution.</li><li>Ensure all new starters are set up with correct equipment and network access, reporting any issues/updates to the operations manager.</li><li>Ensure telephone directory is up to date.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>Extremely well organised.</li><li>Excellent IT skills; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.</li><li>Excellent written and communication skills.</li></ul> Additional informationThe post holder will have access to confidential information which may only be disclosed to parties entitled to receive it.The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties according to the needs of the service. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. Any reasonable changes will be discussed and agreed with the post holder before any variations to the job description are made.You may be required to travel to other locations.&nbsp;This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

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