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Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025Salary: Starting from £36,000 Bring your negotiation skills to a leading global publisher and shape the contracts that deliver bestselling books across the UK, Australia and India.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognised writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honours and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive contracts manager, responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts for the UK, Australia and India adult and children’s publishing divisions. They will provide contractual advice across the business, delivering a focused and quality service. This role will include line management responsibility for the contracts assistant. Responsibilities<ul><li>Reporting to the head of contracts, the contracts manager will draft and negotiate contracts with authors, agents, publishers, and other third parties for the acquisition of rights across key territories</li><li>The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to negotiate favourable terms and will provide legal and contractual advice to editorial teams</li><li>The role also includes analysing US and agency contracts, advising colleagues on contractual queries, and overseeing digitalisation of backlist contracts</li><li>The successful candidate will oversee workflow, maintain high-quality standards, and support team members’ professional growth and development</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The ideal candidate will be organised and efficient, a competent negotiator, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building and maintaining effective working relationships</li><li>Candidates must have relevant experience working with publishing or media-related contracts, trade publishing experience being desirable, with a solid understanding of current publishing practices</li><li>A good grounding in administration, IT and&nbsp; database systems is a must</li><li>A legal background is advantageous but not essential</li></ul> Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Contracts manager (FTC)

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025 at 12 noonSalary: £38,129.29 per annum (pro rata)Contract type: 10-month fixed term contract Bring unforgettable theatre experiences to classrooms across the UK that shape how young people engage with creativity, storytelling and performance.The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home. The schools engagement team is a new team within the learning &amp; national partnerships directorate, focusing on the development and delivery of the NT’s Inspire strategy, an ambitious plan to widen the National Theatre’s support for drama and creative learning in schools across the UK.As one of two schools engagement project managers, you will work closely with the head of schools engagement, and the rest of the team to devise and lead a diverse, high-quality and inspiring programme of live and digitally delivered activity, exploring all aspects of theatre making and production for schools and teachers working across all educational phases from primary to further education. The programme is inspired by the full range of the NT’s work both on and off stage and involves both NT artists and creative teams and some of the UK’s most exciting theatre makers. This role will manage work at the National Theatre, in London and nationwide.The role will build strong relationships with schools, education partners and partner theatres to inform the development of the programme and will work closely with the wider Learning team and the NT Digital team on all aspects of the programme’s successful communication, delivery and evaluation. Responsibilities<ul><li>With the head of schools engagement, plan and develop schools engagement programmes, including the Bacchae Schools Tour, Drama Teacher Conference, National Theatre Collection Resources, Schools Matinees and Student Conference, building on the National Theatre’s existing programme of work across all educational phases</li><li>Build and maintain up to date knowledge of schools context, curriculum and needs, to inform the development and delivery of live events and workshops, teaching resources, training and professional development</li><li>Manage the detailed planning of the programme across the academic year, in collaboration with the learning operations team to ensure the programme is integrated into planning and production schedules</li><li>Work with the head of schools engagement and the digital team to develop and deliver projects and educational content for the NT Collection, NT Learning Hub and future digital education platforms and resources</li><li>Plan and develop activity linked to NT repertoire (Southbank, West End and UK Touring) with a clear focus on curriculum and school priorities</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Good understanding and working knowledge of English and wider UK primary and&nbsp;secondary education systems, qualifications and alternative provision</li><li>Demonstrable project management on large scale arts education projects and&nbsp;&nbsp;organisational skills with delivery to budget and deadlines</li><li>Experience of developing education resources, including digital resources</li><li>Knowledge of contemporary theatre practice and performance, including work for&nbsp;&nbsp;young people &amp; new writing</li><li>Understanding of inclusive practice, participatory work and co-creation in school&nbsp;settings</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! At the National Theatre, we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Schools engagement project manager (maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: 28 September 2025Salary: £34,000-£38,000 (full-time, 37.5 hours per week) with paid overtimeTerm: PermanentLocation: Small Axe Office, London&nbsp; Are you a designer who thrives on creating powerful campaigns for change?A midweight integrated designer at Small Axe is part of our campaigns delivery team. In this role, you'll be working collaboratively with campaigners, digital experts, designers, press advisors, filmmakers and content creators to produce powerful campaigns. You will work across a variety of campaigns, from trade union actions like Amazon’s first unionisation drive in the UK, to issue based campaigns like Free School Meals for All and Refugees Welcome, to producing digital fundraising content for the International Rescue Committee responding to global conflicts and crises. At your core, you are a campaigner, but your tools are InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, Veed.io and anything else you can lay your hands on to make creative that moves people to act on the most pressing issues of our time.&nbsp;There is no magic formula for a winning campaign. That’s why we use multiple crafts and tactics to move our campaigns forward. We’re at our best when we’re working across our three core disciplines – organising, digital and creative – to make maximum impact. An ability to understand and integrate your ideas across these disciplines will give you the tools to respond to any strategic challenge. As an integrated designer, you’ll join a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative delivery team, focused on winning progressive campaigns. Responsibilities<ul><li>Work with colleagues and suppliers to produce creative design for high quality creative including social campaigns, social films, websites, print and branding projects, from concept to delivery.</li><li>Work with a range of media, including the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, always delivering clean, clearly constructed and labelled artwork files.</li><li>Be driven to pick up new tools as new creative tech emerges (e.g. Canva, AI plug-ins, Veed.io).</li><li>Create or complete content natively in social platforms and post your designs.</li><li>Balance delivering high quality creative executions across multiple projects and deadlines at once.</li><li>Support the commissioning of high quality and impactful film and photography which forms a basis of creative assets.</li><li>Make lo-fi film and photo content using mobile phones including capturing &amp; editing, employing simple software like Canva or Veed.io.</li><li>Work with a range of media, including the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and keep up to date with emerging technologies and social media developments.</li><li>Translate the creative concepts from idea to mock-up, drawing from your own ideas as well as clients and colleagues.</li><li>Think practically about the constraints and opportunities of the medium you’re designing to, whether that’s changing social specs or a new format for campaign print material that will engage people in a compelling way.</li><li>Look at the impact of your design decisions on campaign objectives to help inform future creative. Is that social graphic performing? How did people react to the leaflet you created? What conversations did it spark? Did people use the QR code on your out-of-home advertisement?</li><li>From time to time, send creative outputs to clients, responding to straightforward client feedback and explaining creative decisions in clear but compelling ways.</li><li>Liaise with clients or team members to discuss the objectives and requirements and long term objectives of a campaign or project.</li><li>Estimate the time and budget required to complete deliverables.</li><li>Support with bringing in work e.g. providing quotes for small projects, contributing toward creative pitches and supporting campaign leads with proposals.</li><li>Participate in brainstorms on creative concepts and for final deliverables, pulling in internal and external stakeholders, finding creative solutions to problems raised.</li><li>Provide critical feedback on the work of suppliers and colleagues.</li><li>Reliably follow internal processes to log creative licences, expenses and any other relevant information for the projects you are on.</li><li>Support the creative delivery of meaningful campaign actions from livestream design to the visual production of events (e.g. print and ads), to film and photoshoots.</li><li>Be willing to occasionally travel or work evenings and weekend hours as required.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Solid proven experience working in design agencies or in a similar freelance capacity</li><li>Proven skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, After Effects, Premiere and motion graphics knowledge)</li><li>Confidence to pick up new tools as new creative tech emerges (e.g. Canva, AI plug-ins, )</li><li>A strong and well-rounded portfolio that shows a solid understanding of digital and print design and core graphic design principles</li><li>A demonstrable interest in integrated design - from digital artworking, motion graphics, web page design to print and developing strong visual brands</li><li>Ability to brainstorm, develop and make the case for creative concepts</li><li>A curiosity about progressive campaigns and the role of creative in communications</li><li>Working with copy</li><li>A willingness to produce native content for social platforms</li><li>Right to work in the UK</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Design experience in a campaigning context</li><li>Experience with Webflow</li><li>Experience with HTML / CSS</li><li>Experience working with original film and photography</li><li>Experience of working at shoots, events or actions</li></ul> Additional informationPlease note that all roles at Small Axe require a DBS check. All candidates must have Right to Work in the UK.&nbsp; We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Small Axe

Midweight designer (integrated)

Contract type:&nbsp;PermanentSalary: £30,000-£40,000 dependent on experienceReports to:&nbsp;Head of ProducingKey relationships:&nbsp;Project Directors, Design Directors, Creative Directors, Producers, Business Development leads, Head of Studio, Communications and across all areas of the business.&nbsp;Place of work:&nbsp;59’s Studio, London with hybrid working enabled _ Key dates: Online Recruitment Information Webinar:&nbsp;Friday 12th September, 1.15pm-2pmApplication Deadline: Monday 29th September - 10amInterviews: Round 1 -&nbsp;Thursday 2nd October, 10am-5pm&nbsp;| Round 2 - Wednesday 8th October, 10am-1pmThe interview panel will include members of 59’s Producing &amp; Project Management team &amp; the Director of People, they may be joined by colleagues from other departments, across the two rounds of interview._ &nbsp;Join 59 Productions as an assistant producer and play a vital role in bringing ambitious, world-class design projects to life.This role is an Assistant Producer supporting busy project teams across a range of fundamental tasks and responsibilities that enables the teams’ work to be more effective and leads to our ambitious design projects to be realised.&nbsp;This role will suit someone with previous experience as a Producer, Project Manager or Administrator who is enthusiastic about organisation, detail and adapting their work to creative processes and environments. You will be the foundation of the department acting as an entirely reliable resource and support for the team. &nbsp;Responsibilities Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Producing &amp; Project Management<ul><li>Scheduling project meetings, supporting the Producers &amp; Project Managers with diary management and taking minutes when required.</li><li>Travel and accommodation booking for all team travel.</li><li>Processing of relevant visas for project teams in all territories.</li><li>Creating and distributing schedules and itineraries as required.</li><li>Assisting Producers on projects as required including attending on-site during tech periods as necessary.</li><li>Updating 59 Project databases and softwares with updated project information.</li><li>Working with the Business Development Coordinator and wider Business Development team to put together the essential information for the creation of new business documents e.g. tenders and pitches.</li><li>Availability checking &amp; requesting contract information for project freelancers for required roles on projects (e.g. programmers, lighting designers, sound designers etc.).</li><li>Working with the HR team to provide NDAs and Contracts to relevant freelancers and suppliers.</li><li>Assistance in third party licensing.</li><li>Assisting with the organisation of shoots for both content creation and behind the scenes filming as required.</li><li>Project related research for the project team as required.</li><li>Working with the Producers &amp; Project Managers to ensure Sustainability and Universal Design are actively addressed on projects.</li></ul>Communications<ul><li>Working with the Content &amp; Communications Manager to upload and broadcast new project information, for example across the 59 and Journey websites and social media.</li><li>Assisting the Producers &amp; Project Managers with final project documentation for both external and internal use, in collaboration with 59’s Content &amp; Communications Manager.&nbsp;</li></ul>General<ul><li>Deputising for the Producers &amp; Project Managers as required.</li><li>Provide basic catering for meetings as required.</li><li>Acting as one of the company’s health &amp; safety and Fire Warden representatives.</li><li>Undertake other work as reasonably required by the company. </li></ul>_ &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience Essential Skills<ul><li>Approximately 1 year experience as an administrator, project manager or producer</li><li>Ability to interact with a wide range of people and excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Experience working in a fast-based environment and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines</li><li>An aptitude and/or understanding of creative processes and projects, and specialist craft</li><li>An interest in working to the highest possible standards</li><li>Knowledge of or interest in producing in different industries and geographical territories</li><li>Experience of complex travel arrangements and visa processes, either personal or professional</li><li>Experience in budgeting and effective financial management&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>An interest in and willingness to travel globally&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>A willingness to work during the hours of our industries for example on weekends and evenings as required (59 x Journey operates a Time Off in Lieu policy)</li><li>A commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level</li></ul>Desirable Skills<ul><li>Experience in sales of projects, and negotiating with a range of clients</li><li>Language skills</li><li>Existing network of relationships with commissioning organisations and potential clients</li><li>Experience of contributing to company-wide work across Sustainability and/or Universal Design and audience access</li></ul>_ &nbsp;To applyFollowing the links posted here, please submit a comprehensive CV/Resume as well as either a cover letter (maximum two A4 sides)&nbsp;or up to three minutes of audio (instructions in the application section) describing your suitability for the position and how your skills and experience match the person specification. Please find the upload fields at the bottom of this page. We do not accept applications by any other method.Applicants should provide contact details for two references. We will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees.&nbsp;All applicants must be eligible to work within the UK.As mentioned above, we will be holding an information webinar for this role and a recording of the webinar will be available upon request. If, beyond that resource, you would like a brief call with our team to discuss specific queries you have about the opportunity, please email <a href="mailto:jobs@59.studio" target="_blank">jobs@59.studio</a> (cc'ing <a href="mailto:tundun@59.studio" target="_blank">tundun@59.studio</a>)We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

59 Studio

Assistant producer

Closing date for applications: 21 September 2025Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum Are you ready to grow your tech skills in a creative environment? Join a collaborative IT team where you'll help shape and support the systems behind a world-class publisher.Are you a passionate and motivated junior systems developer? We have an exciting opportunity to join our collaborative IT team supporting the development, enhancement, and maintenance of internal business systems and contributing to the digital infrastructure that powers our daily operations.&nbsp;World-renowned illustrated publisher Thames &amp; Hudson is seeking an individual with a solid technical foundation and a passion for learning to assist in designing and testing scalable solutions to meet evolving business needs, provide technical support to users, and help maintain critical data workflows and integrations in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Collaborate with the senior developer and business analyst to translate system requirements into reliable code</li><li>Develop, enhance and maintain scripts, integrations, and application workflows</li><li>Test new and existing functionality to identify bugs and performance issues</li><li>Respond to first- and second-line technical support tickets and liaise with users to troubleshoot problems</li><li>Contribute to internal knowledge bases and technical documentation</li><li>Maintain and support our title management and related systems</li><li>Work with structured data formats including JSON, XML and CSV</li><li>Assist with data cleansing, import/export, and validation tasks as required</li><li>Build strong working relationships with colleagues across departments to understand their operational needs, supporting and guiding users adapting to system changes or upgrades</li><li>Participate in team meetings and contribute to planning discussions</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;You will already have:<ul><li>Experience with databases; FileMaker experience is a plus</li><li>Basic understanding of Python or similar programming languages</li><li>Familiarity with JSON and API usage</li><li>An eagerness to learn and develop technical skills</li><li>Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills</li><li>Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>A detail-oriented approach, be well organised, and willing to take ownership of tasks</li></ul>Experience in these areas is a plus, but not essential:<ul><li>Understanding of object-oriented programming principles</li><li>Experience working with third-party APIs and integrations</li><li>Familiarity with HTML/CSS and basic web development</li><li>Knowledge of ETL pipelines or data modelling principles</li><li>Previous experience in a publishing or creative industry environment&nbsp;</li></ul>We’re looking for:<ul><li>A proactive, adaptable team player with strong time management skills, a collaborative spirit, and a drive for continuous improvement</li><li>An analytical mindset, someone who is always looking for ways to enhance processes</li></ul> Additional informationApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the requirements above, to the email listed on our website via the 'Apply' button.Some of the benefits of working with us, apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, we offer:<ul><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Interest-free loan for rent deposit or season travel ticket</li><li>Discounts off our lovely T&amp;H books and co-editions</li><li>Generous pension contributions</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide</li><li>And more!</li></ul> At Thames &amp; Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Thames & Hudson Headquarters

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Junior systems developer

Closing date for applications: 28 September 2025Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: 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 Join a top UK publisher and help bring books to millions! Manage key UK accounts, drive growth and shape sales strategy across award-winning imprints.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. 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. What you'll be doingAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the group sales team at Hachette UK as a key account manager/director. Reporting to the divisional sales director – Little, Brown Book Group &amp; Hachette Childrens Group, you will be responsible for management of selected UK key accounts, as well as working closely with the divisional sales director on forward-looking sales and publishing strategy. You will be responsible for growing the sales profitably by working closely with the wider Little, Brown/Hachette Children’s Group team, including editorial, marketing and publicity. Who we are looking forWe’re looking for a candidate with previous account management experience, as well as someone who has a wide view of the UK market. The role also calls for divisional responsibility on strategy meetings and as such, we’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills and ideally previous experience working closely with marketing, publicity and editorial colleagues.We’re looking for a team player with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, an ability to multi-task and prioritise, and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-moving commercial environment.The successful candidate will be committed to building internal and external relationships, supporting divisional strategy and beating sales budgets. 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> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Key accounts manager/director

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025 at 12 noonSalary: £32,250 (pro rata)Contract type: 6-month fixed-term contractHours: 35 hours per week, although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post’s requirements Ready to grow your directing career at a leading cultural institution? Gain insight into how theatre is brought to life and support the creative development of new work through script preparation, casting and workshops.The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home. Our key objectives as we look to the next five years are towards economic, environmental and social sustainability, upholding a culture that aims to take care of our people and the wider world.This role is part of the NT's development opportunities for early to mid-career directors. The role is embedded within the New Work department and casts all workshops and play readings, dealing directly with actors, creatives, agents, and liaising closely with NT’s casting department. The position suits directors who would benefit from understanding how other creatives develop their projects. This is an administrative role where the resident director supports the activity of the New Work department, printing scripts, creating contact sheets and making general preparations for incoming work. ResponsibilitiesThe provision of casting and administrative assistance for the workshops, readings and other programmed activity, which includes:<ul><li>Casting all performers for workshops and readings; liaising with visiting artists, agents and NT staff, working closely with the casting department</li><li>Administratively assisting the deputy head of studio in preparing for workshops and readings as required, to include the creation of contact lists, copying scripts, and calling actors</li><li>Attending team meetings and planning meetings and supporting the day-to-day running of the department as required</li><li>Attending show meetings, seeing work and feeding back to the New Work department with show reports</li><li>Occasionally working as an assistant director on workshops as and when necessary</li><li>Occasionally directing workshop readings with writers on attachment as and when necessary</li><li>Support the National Theatre’s communications objectives by sharing information with your manager and colleagues as appropriate, whilst respecting confidentiality, so that you and your colleagues have all the information you need to perform your duties effectively</li><li>Always comply with and champion the National Theatre’s Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies</li><li>Contribute to the National Theatre’s ambition to create an inclusive environment for colleagues and visitors</li></ul> The successful candidate will have the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrable experience casting artists from all different backgrounds, and a commitment to keeping performers from historically underrepresented backgrounds visible and valued in the casting process</li><li>A good working knowledge of actors from different disciplines and with different abilities, including those with established theatre careers who may be working in leading roles around the country</li><li>Excellent organisational skills including the ability to work calmly under pressure. Knowledge of how to prioritise, multitask and to deliver work accurately and with attention to detail while respecting confidentiality and acting with discretion</li><li>A commitment to being a theatre director, with experience of having directed professional productions in studio and fringe venues over a number of years accruing a demonstrable body of work (by professional, we mean having had a 2-3 week public run with a paid creative team and company)</li><li>Experience of working professionally as an assistant and/or associate director around the country</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! At the National Theatre, we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Resident director - New Work

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025Salary: £32,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: 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. Bring your digital marketing experience to a fast-paced publishing division behind bestselling books, where you'll oversee digital strategy while leading exciting and impactful marketing campaigns.&nbsp;The John Murray Group, which encompasses John Murray Press, Quercus and John Murray Specialist, is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK, with imprints that encompass a range of bestselling, pioneering and prize-winning publishing. From exciting debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, history and thought-provoking non-fiction, we are home to bestselling fiction brands such as Mick Herron, Elly Griffiths and Beth O'Leary and the biggest names in non-fiction including David Attenborough, Trevor Noah and Miriam Margolyes. We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious, and excited about discovering and nurturing new voices that can shape and shake our world. John Murray Press is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingReporting to the senior marketing manager for Literary &amp; Non-Fiction publishing, the successful candidate will oversee the digital strategy for John Murray and Quercus, including our PPC and Amazon advertising, alongside your own allocation of exciting book marketing campaigns.You’ll join the division at a hugely exciting time for the John Murray Group, creating impactful campaigns across an exciting list of non-fiction books, working with authors to harness their online platforms for book sales. You’ll be responsible for running successful and strategic digital campaigns for our biggest brands, playing a leading role in our organic social media and eBook promotion strategies, and deliver multi-platform seasonal campaigns for Summer Reading and Christmas Gifting. Who we are looking for<ul><li>You’ll succeed in this role if you are excited about the idea of connecting books with readers and have excellent experience in digital marketing.</li><li>You’ll be an expert in digital advertising across all major platforms including Amazon, Google, Meta, Twitter and TikTok, and have a strategic and analytical mindset.</li><li>You’ll be a strong relationship builder, able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and a confident communicator over email and in person.</li><li>You might be described as data-obsessed!</li><li>We welcome applications from people within the publishing industry, but this is by no means essential. Most importantly, you will have a passion for the books you’ll be working on and proven experience in digital marketing.</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>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> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Digital marketing manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 21 September 2025Salary: Salary £28,000 (28 hours) / £35,000 FTEContract: The role is part-time for 4 days per week and a 12-month fixed-term position starting December 2025 Help shape the future of academic publishing by building and expanding a dynamic philosophy list that highlights both traditional thought and emerging ideas.Bloomsbury is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, professional and academic publishing. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced commissioning editor to contribute to the growth of our Academic Philosophy list.&nbsp;Our list publishes over 100 titles a year and&nbsp;comprises&nbsp;of high quality and cutting-edge scholarship alongside texts and resources for students.&nbsp;We publish philosophical traditions from around the world and cater to an&nbsp;audience engaging critically with contemporary thought. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of editors and play a part in the expansion of our publishing programme.&nbsp;The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices. Responsibilities<ul><li>To research new product lines and markets in Ancient and Renaissance philosophy; Ethics and Applied Ethics; Italian philosophy</li><li>To identify, manage and secure new book resources for researchers and students</li><li>Work with authors, volume editors and series editors to ensure a high standard of author care</li><li>Work closely with editorial, marketing, sales, production and digital teams</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A growth mind-set, always seeking opportunities to expand and improve</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise</li><li>Results-oriented and commercially focused and with the ability to develop negotiating skills</li><li>Proven ability to work positively and collaboratively with colleagues, internal stakeholders</li><li>Handles and communicates information sensitively and professionally</li><li>Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationships</li><li>Some direct experience of commissioning and managing book projects</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is part-time for 4 days per week and a 12-month fixed-term position starting December 2025. 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).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesdays and Thursdays.Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;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 Sunday 21st September. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.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

Commissioning editor

Closing date: 5th October 2025 If you have the desire to write, a great idea and a compelling voice – and if you’re a writer of colour without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course, this scholarship opportunity is for you.This scholarship will provide the full course fee for a talented writer of colour with limited financial means to study on our three-month online <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-ya-and-children&amp;apos;s-fiction-three-months-1025" target="_blank">Writing YA &amp; Children's Fiction course</a> led by award-winning author Catherine Johnson. The course will run from 20 October 2025 to 16 February 2026.This scholarship is part of the <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme" target="_blank">Breakthrough Writers’ Programme</a>, our outreach programme which offers opportunities to under-represented writers.&nbsp;We aim to promote diversity in our student groups and to enable talented writers to join our courses whom we might not otherwise have heard from. ELIGIBILITY<ul><li>The scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.</li><li>Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity: <ul><li>East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.</li></ul></li></ul>Applicants must also fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form.Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS<ul><li>Applicants to the Breakthrough YA &amp; Children's Fiction Scholarship for Writers of Colour must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship places and not for other fee-paying places on the courses.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> READY TO APPLY?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. Please apply with the first 3,000 words of the novel you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file to our application form). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 5 October, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 9 October.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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