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Closing date for applications: 7th December 2025Salary: £35,000 - £38,000&nbsp;depending on experience Join Bloomsbury UK's sales team and play a vital role in shaping strategy and leading key accounts to drive the growth and success of its standout children's lists.A key member of the UK sales team, the key account manager will sell all Bloomsbury consumer children’s, non-consumer children’s and agency titles to select key accounts. They will contribute to decision-making, planning and strategy from acquisition through to publication and will also work closely with counterparts on the adult consumer, digital and special sales teams to drive overarching retail strategy as well as delivering growth for the children’s lists. This role will report in to the head of sales, children’s, who reports into the sales director, children’s. Responsibilities<ul><li>Contribute to achieving and exceeding the annual children’s consumer and children’s education sales budgets by managing profitable sales of titles into selected key accounts</li><li>Negotiate and deliver promotional and range deals&nbsp;to secure best possible space and marketing activity for Bloomsbury titles</li><li>Liaise with the publicity &amp; marketing teams to ensure market-leading execution of shared strategic title plans in order to hit ambitious targets and maximise sales</li><li>Conduct annual strategic reviews of key accounts’ business with Bloomsbury and make recommendations to drive sales in all forward strategic customer plans</li><li>Participate in the whole publishing process – from acquisition to publication, working closely with colleagues from the editorial, marketing and publicity departments across both children’s consumer and non-consumer divisions</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of UK retail account management</li><li>Excellent communicator who is confident with dealing with people at all levels, both virtually and in person</li><li>Strong presentation skills</li><li>Excellent time-management, prioritisation and&nbsp;organisational skills, with a close eye for detail and keen awareness of deadlines</li><li>Ability to build effective relationships with key external contacts as well as in-house colleagues</li><li>Experience of multi-tasking and&nbsp;prioritising a busy workload</li><li>Strong numerical skills</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Teams</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent position. The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are Mondays and Tuesdays.Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;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 Sunday 7th December 2025. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. 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>Learning &amp; Development -&nbsp;Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal &amp; IPG Skills Hub</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Ride to Work Scheme</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li><li>EAP Advice and Counselling</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

Key account manager

Closing date for applications: 8th December 2025Salary: £27,000 per annumReports to: Publishing director &nbsp;&nbsp;Location: 5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Imprint: Embla BooksDepartment: Editorial&nbsp; Are you passionate about books and looking to break into publishing? Join a dynamic team and learn how to create digital bestsellers while supporting authors and editors.Embla Books is looking for a talented and ambitious editorial assistant to join its dynamic, forward-thinking and leading digital team. Based in our new London offices, you’ll work closely alongside the publishing director and two senior commissioning editors on their list of titles, assisting their authors directly as well as providing general support to the wider team.&nbsp;This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of a collaborative publishing team, where you’ll learn first-hand how to create digital bestsellers and you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of authors, from brands to debuts, in all commercial genres.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the editorial team in ensuring the imprint's smooth running, including but not limited to general author care, production and distribution tasks, sending author and agent copies</li><li>Managing Biblio for all of our titles</li><li>Leading on putting together ‘best in class’ metadata for all our titles and regularly optimising our keywords across the list</li><li>Ensuring endmatter for all eBooks follows internal guidelines and is regularly updated in the most strategic ways</li><li>Updating reader quotes and Amazon pages for new releases during the pre-order period and immediately post-publication. Ensuring our Amazon pages follow best practices at all times and appeal directly to our target consumer market</li><li>Working closely alongside the publishing director and the two senior commissioning editors on their lists and assisting them with market research, acquisition documents, author pitches, proofreading, cover briefing and drafting press releases</li><li>Supporting the editorial team in reading and evaluating submissions</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>An ambitious and creative self-starter with a passion for books and&nbsp;excellent organisational skills</li><li>Someone who is data driven and thrives in a fast-paced, commercial environment with excellent organisational skills</li><li>Feels confident prioritising a busy workload on tight deadlines while supporting multiple members of the team</li><li>Creativity, passion and the ability to come up with new ideas and think strategically about publishing across multiple genres</li><li>Confident in providing first class author care and in liaising directly with the broader company and agents on a range of queries</li><li>Ability to work independently and with initiative on individual projects, with appropriate support and mentoring</li><li>Strong proofreading, communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>A dynamic, proactive team player with a positive attitude</li><li>Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages</li></ul> Company benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul>If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward to hearing from you.&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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Editorial assistant, Embla Books

Closing date for applications: 8th December 2025Salary: £29,000 per annum This is an exciting opportunity to join the sales team of a top 5 UK publisher at a time of dynamic investment and growth.&nbsp;We are looking to recruit an online sales executive with proven account handling experience to work in our fast-paced online sales team. Reporting to the senior account manager – online physical, this position will play a key role within the Bloomsbury special interest division and will be the primary point of contact for all questions regarding online accounts for the division. The role will curate and shape our strategy with our online customers and seek to maximise the sales of our key publishing brands across a range of subjects including military history; science and nature; sport, philosophy; current affairs and business. This position will also develop and grow our backlist sales, external and internal initiatives from metadata to customer promotions.The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and initiative, a natural curiosity, enthusiasm for online sales, will be data driven, good at multi-tasking and working to deadlines and with a love of spreadsheets and ready to join a highly motivated and dynamic team.Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. ResponsibilitiesAccount administration<ul><li>Stock management and forecasting for new release and promotions</li><li>Curation and compilation of company-wide Retailer update(s)</li><li>Manage and grow print and/or digital library aggregator accounts</li><li>Work closely with Special Interest divisional team and Senior Account Managers for Physical, eBook and audiobook to select books for retail promotions in line with organisational strategy</li></ul>Divisional internal responsibility<ul><li>Be the Online Sales Team specialist on Special Interest products for the division</li><li>Presence at wider sales meetings to represent online sales</li><li>Liaise with M&amp;P teams regarding online sales promotions</li><li>Manage sales spikes from M&amp;P activity and communicate stock status to relevant parties</li><li>Work closely with the operations team to manage supply and maintain availability on site</li></ul>Market analysis<ul><li>Perform deep dive analysis needed to ensure that we are dynamic on pricing for our Frontlist, and importantly, our Backlist</li><li>Prepare and share regular critical market analysis to educate the business</li><li>Maintain a high level of knowledge of the platforms and monitor trends to keep internal teams up to date</li><li>Keep records of sales data and compile data for regular reports to share internally including weekly sales across all formats</li><li>Provide support for regular and ad hoc business analysis including Annual Business Reviews</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Organised and can prioritise tasks</li><li>Strong numerical skills</li><li>Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint and Word</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Proficient with systems such as Biblio, Nielsen, Cognos and Vista&nbsp;</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a full-time, permanent position. The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Monday 8th of December 2025. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. 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>Learning &amp; Development -&nbsp;Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal &amp; IPG Skills Hub</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Ride to Work Scheme</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li><li>EAP Advice and Counselling</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.&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.

Online sales executive, special interest

Closing date for applications: 4th December 2025 at 9.00am &nbsp;Salary: £38,000-£45,000 dependent on experiencePlace of work: Flexibly working across Journey's London Studios We are looking for an executive assistant to the chief operating officer and managing director at Journey, joining our expanding London Studios and supporting the delivery of an ambitious portfolio of global design projects across industries and markets.The successful candidate will play a key role in the business-critical coordination and administration of the executive’s time and capacity planning, communication, and travel. A particular challenge is balancing the needs between both busy executives. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing team and a globally recognised studio. Excellent organisation skills, strong initiative, clear and efficient communication skills, and close attention to detail are key requirements for the role, as well as a good ability to use a range of IT tools and software.We are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience in a similar or equivalent role in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment, ideally working with multiple individuals and balancing the requirements and priorities effectively. Experience working in the creative industries is desirable.&nbsp; Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Working closely with the chief operating officer (COO) and managing director (MD) to understand priorities for time and preferred working style, adapting to each individual need.</li><li>Complex global diary coordination, organising meetings—both conference/video calls and in-person—and being reactive to schedule and/or availability changes.</li><li>Screening and triaging emails, calls, and coordinating enquiries and requests.</li><li>Welcoming guests to meetings and arranging catering, refreshments, and/or restaurant bookings as required on behalf of the COO and MD.</li><li>Assisting the executives and their team with meeting preparation, including collating materials and information ahead of time or preparing decks or reports on their behalf.</li><li>Minute-taking in meetings and noting action points as required, disseminating those action points to other team members.</li><li>Booking flights/accommodation and producing travel itineraries.</li><li>Managing and submitting in a timely manner all business expenses for the COO and MD</li><li>Ad hoc internal project management on behalf of the executive, ensuring internal special initiatives with multiple senior stakeholders remain on track and raising issues to the executive if any are blocked.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential<ul><li>Demonstrable high-level experience (approximately 3+ years) as an Executive Assistant supporting at Founder, Director, and/or C-Suite level.</li><li>Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a proven capability to multitask, coordinate a demanding workload, and remain agile to evolving and ever-changing circumstances.</li><li>Experience supporting a business leader to deliver business-critical information across their interactions, including but not limited to creating presentation decks.</li><li>Experience minuting meetings and diligently drawing out action notes for follow up.</li><li>Experience acting as the first point of contact for a business leader, deciphering communication priorities.</li><li>Experience sustaining key relationships with a variety of stakeholders and business-critical networks, including hosting and catering as appropriate.</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing complex travel and accommodation arrangements, including producing travel itineraries.Experience project managing operational initiatives.</li><li>Ability to treat confidential information with absolute discretion.</li><li>High levels of flexibility and adaptability.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.Numerate, with coherence around business financials in order to populate metrics in reporting packages from tools like PowerBI (Training will be given).</li><li>Strong skills across Google Suite tools, Slack, CRMs, and other organisational software. &nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working as an EA to multiple Directors and/or C-Suite.</li><li>Experience using presentation tools.</li><li>Experience in a design studio or similar professional creative environment.</li></ul>Owing to the nature of our work, this role will require majority in-person attendance at our London studios in East, South and North London and some flexibility out of standard hours on occasion. Additional informationRound 1 - Tuesday 9th December &amp; Wednesday 10th December, 10am-1pm&nbsp;Round 2 - Thursday 18th December, 9am-12pm(If you are unable to make the scheduled dates, please let us know within the content of your cover letter)The interview panel will include members of Journey across the two rounds of interview. Interviews are held in-person at one of our London Studios in order for candidates to meet some of the team, however they can be arranged online if there are geographical considerations. Our interviews are built as two way conversations to better understand each other’s work and aspirations, and may include &nbsp;a task to better understand the candidate's process. We operate equal opportunity interviews and, for the initial round of interviews, we typically share elements of question topics in advance with candidates.&nbsp;Acknowledging the resources that go into attending interviews, we are very happy to reimburse expenses for extensive travel incurred through travelling to/from your interview with us. To applyPlease submit a comprehensive CV/Resume in addition to either a cover letter (maximum two A4 sides) or up to three minutes of audio (instructions in the application section) describing your suitability for the position, how your skills and experience match the person specification and why you would like to work in this role at Journey. To upload your application, please click the 'Apply' button. We do not accept applications by any other method.Within the various elements of your application (namely your letter or audio), please outline clearly how your previous work relates to the requirements listed for this role. Having clear examples and explanations will be beneficial for your application. Additionally, why you are interested in working for Journey would be a very helpful thing to include. Applicants should provide contact details for two references. We will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees. All applicants must be eligible to work within the UK. If you would like a brief call with our team to discuss specific queries you have about the opportunity (including queries regarding accessibility), please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:talent@journey.world" target="_blank">talent@journey.world</a> (cc'ing <a href="mailto:jobs@fiftynineproductions.co.uk" target="_blank">jobs@59.studio</a>). We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for this role. We believe a diverse range of voices, experiences, and skills will help to inform, enrich, and develop our working practices.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Journey

Executive assistant

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2025Salary: £38,000-45,000 per annum Step into this leadership role, shaping a publishing programme and overseeing the editorial process from manuscript to final copy.The managing editor will shape and manage the publishing programme to time and budget, from acquisition to launch, lead the team and collaborate with partners to harness the company's growth potential. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the full editorial workflow, from manuscript intake through final proof</li><li>Line edit, copyedit, or developmental edit select titles as needed</li><li>Maintain editorial style guides and ensure consistency across all publications</li><li>Ensure files are production-ready for print and digital formats</li><li>Oversee and mentor a mixed team of staff, freelancers and interns, managing workloads, training, and professional development</li><li>Coordinate schedules between editors, designers, authors, and production teams</li><li>Track deadlines, manage calendars, and monitor the status of multiple titles</li><li>Communicate clearly with authors and freelancers to keep projects aligned</li><li>Collaborate with the Aurora Metro Charity on arts and education projects.</li><li>Manage the overall day-to-day business, including operations, budgeting, freelance and vendor coordination, along with workflow optimisation</li><li>Oversee sales and marketing activities, including metadata creation, seasonal planning, and campaign execution</li><li>Work closely with marketing/publicity to create back-cover copy, press materials, and promotional content</li><li>Support acquisitions by evaluating manuscript submissions and pitches</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives across the company</li></ul> 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.

Aurora Metro Books

Managing editor

Closing date for applications: 1st December 2025Salary: £27,000 per annumContract: Full-time, permanent&nbsp;Interviews: w/c 8th December 2025 Do you love history, archaeology and beautifully made books? Are you looking for a hands-on start to your publishing career in a team that blends creativity, rigour and collaboration?&nbsp;We’re looking for a well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated editorial assistant to join our History &amp; Archaeology list at Thames &amp; Hudson – one of the world’s leading visual arts publishers. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is organised, curious and passionate about bringing ambitious ideas to life on the page.You will assist the commissioning editor on a broad range of tasks spanning research, project development, author liaison and day-to-day editorial and administrative support, helping to deliver a creative, innovative and commercially successful programme of titles. ResponsibilitiesAs our editorial assistant, you will help shape and support a diverse list of history and archaeology titles from first concept to finished book. Every day will bring something different, but you can expect to:<ul><li>Work closely with the commissioning editor on research, project development and shaping new ideas</li><li>Liaise with authors, museums, curators and internal teams to keep projects running smoothly</li><li>Support the editorial process – from preparing materials and checking proofs to coordinating freelancers</li><li>Keep production schedules on track and ensure information flows clearly across departments</li><li>Proofread meticulously to uphold our reputation for quality and accuracy</li><li>Maintain strong administrative systems, accurate documentation and contractual records</li><li>Help prepare and deliver sales material for our sales, comms and international rights teams</li></ul>&nbsp; Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>A degree in history or the humanities</li><li>A proven interest in historical subjects and visual culture</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once</li><li>Impeccable written communication, excellent proofreading skills and a sharp eye for detail</li><li>Clear, confident communication skills with a diplomatic, collaborative approach</li><li>A proactive attitude and the ability to stay calm and focused under pressure</li><li>Confidence in exploring and adopting new digital tools and technologies</li><li>Good Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Acrobat Pro is a bonus (training provided)</li><li>Experience in a publishing, museum, gallery or office environment is helpful</li></ul>You are reliable, curious, adaptable and quietly determined. You enjoy working with precision, love learning new things, and take real pride in producing work of a high standard. You thrive in a team setting and are excited by the idea of contributing to a world-class publishing programme. Additional informationTo apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to&nbsp;Sophie Castle at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@thameshudson.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@thameshudson.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;Use the cover letter to explain how you meet the requirements mentioned above for the role. The deadline for applications is&nbsp;1st December and we expect to be interviewing&nbsp;w/c 8th December 2025. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Some of the benefits of working with us, apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, are:<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 distributed titles</li><li>Generous pension contributions</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Free entry to hundreds of museums and galleries nationwide</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

Editorial assistant, history & archaeology

Closing date for applications:&nbsp; 27 November 2025Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (plus London Weighting of £5,441 if your base is Broadcasting House, London) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Location: Flexible UK baseContract type: Continuing (permanent), full-time&nbsp;Department: Live music &amp; events, popular musicJob band: EInterviews: 16th - 18th January 2026, candidates are expected to attend in person at New Broadcasting House, London This is your chance to lead the planning and production of two of the UK's most iconic live music events — Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Radio 2 in the Park.The BBC live music &amp; events team is a specialist team within the BBC's Content division. We are responsible for delivering all live music and event activity across Radio 1, Radio 2, 6 Music, 1Xtra, and Asian Network, working closely with colleagues in BBC Introducing and across BBC Music. Our mission is to grow audiences by producing impactful and sustainable live music and events for broadcast.The festival production executive will lead and oversee the strategic planning, event site production and stakeholder coordination of BBC Radio’s flagship live music events- Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Radio 2 in the Park.The role will be responsible for overseeing all council and event producer contracts, ensuring that agreements are clearly defined, compliant, and aligned with the strategic goals of the festival. This includes managing timelines, deliverables, and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders. With significant financial responsibility, the festival production exec will lead on the event production budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and value for money across all areas of delivery. They will act as the primary liaison &nbsp;with external partners for both events.This is a pivotal role that shapes two of the BBC's most iconic live music events, combining strategic foresight, leadership, operational excellence, and creative innovation. It is a unique opportunity to support and shape the strategic long-term planning for the events ensuring alignment with the BBC's overarching objectives and network goals. The role is responsible for leading the planning, organisation and technical delivery of two of BBC Radio's flagship events. Responsibilities<ul><li>Technical production - you'll support the event site technical planning, production and delivery, including working with our external Event Producer to oversee a well-organised site operation and ensuring the seamless integration of audio-visual technology and stage design, delivering a high-quality creative live music experience.</li><li>Stakeholder management - you will need to manage external relationships with key stakeholders including councils, partners and external suppliers to collaborate and foster effective working relationships.</li><li>Innovation and creativity - champion innovation in live event production and stay ahead of industry trends. Serve as a BBC ambassador for creative excellence and audience experience. You'll drive a culture of continuous improvement, working to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, ensuring Radio 1's Big Weekend and Radio 2 in the Park remain premier events in the UK's live music calendar.</li><li>Financial responsibility - oversee the governance and procurement of the production budget, ensuring that there is transparency and accountability in the expenditure for the delivery of the event production.</li><li>Health &amp; Safety - lead the implementation of health, safety, security, and safeguarding protocols to ensure the events meet the highest legal and BBC standards, working with the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) and licensing requirements to safeguard the wellbeing of all participants and attendees. This role is the primary liaison with external partners on Health and Safety &nbsp;</li><li>Strive to deliver events that are inclusive, diverse, and accessible throughout the entire project lifecycle.</li><li>Sustainability - champion and drive highest standards of accountability in event sustainability, driving the events' commitment to committed to becoming Net Zero, People, and Nature Positive through the event production</li><li>Culture - champion a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered to do their best work. Where openness, trust and a shared pride in delivering excellence together for our audiences.</li><li>Leadership - you'll be part of the live music and events leadership team, contributing to strategic thinking, clear communication, people development, and the ability to drive change while fostering collaboration and accountability.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Exceptional organisational leadership – ability to lead complex projects, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under pressure with precision and attention to detail.&nbsp; Ability to lead complex timelines, negotiate effectively, and deliver within budget constraints.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of event and festival event management and production, including infrastructure, creative staging and ensuring the broadcast across BBC platforms is at the heart of the planning</li><li>Deep understanding of event management, licensing, health &amp; safety, and accessibility standards in live event environments</li><li>Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, especially with written content and visuals.</li><li>You will also need to be a good team player with great communication skills, able to work under pressure and take the initiative.</li><li>You will also need strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. </li><li>Knowledge of BBC systems</li></ul> We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent | Careers at the BBC

Festival production executive, Pop

Closing date for applications: 30th November 2025Salary: £27,500 plus bonus and benefits Use your organisational skills to coordinate teams, track deadlines, and ensure award-winning children's books are ready to hit the market on time.DK are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family.&nbsp;We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. We are seeking a highly organised, agile and detail-oriented jacket and sales material coordinator to join our publishing operations team. This role works closely with DK Children’s non-fiction and fiction books and acts as the central workflow point to ensure every title is prepared and presented to our global sales teams on time.As the jacket and sales material coordinator, you are the link between our creative, production, and sales teams across the company. Your main responsibility is to ensure the timely delivery of sales material by tracking progress, championing deadlines, and guaranteeing all key milestones are hit on schedule from acquisitions through to publication. This role is perfect for someone motivated by collaboration and seeing projects through to completion.At DK, you’ll be part of a global publisher where creativity is at the core of everything we do. You will work on projects that reach millions of readers, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and shape processes that make a lasting impact. This role offers a rare and exciting opportunity to gain deep, foundational knowledge at the very heart of the publishing process. As an entry-level role, you do not need previous publishing experience. You can bring your transferrable skills in coordination, time management and communication. You will be involved in every stage, from initial concept through to publication, giving you a holistic view of how books are made. You will join a supportive, collaborative, and creative team environment. If you are motivated by process, efficiency, and want to play a crucial role in bringing award-winning children’s books to a global audience, we encourage you to apply.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Sales material management: tracking, monitoring, and driving the critical path for a diverse list of titles, ensuring all project milestones are consistently achieved.</li><li>Workflow coordination: acting as the key communication hub, managing the flow of information between departments to ensure clarity and alignment on the sales material and metadata workflows.</li><li>Data excellence support: assisting with the maintenance of essential book metadata (ONIX) across internal and external systems to make sure the data is accurate and our books are discoverable.</li><li>Process perfection: helping to identify bottlenecks and suggesting improvements to our workflows to make our operations even more efficient.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Time management and organisational excellence: exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to successfully manage multiple complex, simultaneous schedules and deadlines with agility.</li><li>Problem solver: a proactive, solution-oriented approach to process management and problem-solving.</li><li>Strong communication skills: you are articulate, professional, and confident in all communication, with the ability to respectfully challenge stakeholders when necessary to protect timelines. .</li><li>Tech savvy: you're highly proficient in Google apps and MS Office and comfortable mastering new internal systems and databases quickly (experience with a Title Management System like Biblio or a Project Management system like Asana is a huge plus!).</li></ul> Benefits&nbsp;We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>60% discount on company books</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)(subject to certain criteria being met)</li><li>Shopping discounts</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad (subject to certain criteria being met)</li><li>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business</li></ul> Additional informationTo apply, please submit your most recent CV and cover letter by midnight on 30th November. Within your cover letter, please tell us about a project you have taken from start to finish. We are eager to see your own unique voice and talent, not the words generated by an AI tool. Please refrain from using AI in this application.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 or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code. DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Jacket and sales material coordinator - DK Publishing operations

Closing date for applications: 29th November 2025Salary: £31,604Location: Didcot, Oxford Lead and develop a high-performing team at the UK's top book distribution centre, driving operational excellence and ensuring millions of books reach readers every year.We, Hachette UK Distribution, are the leading book distribution company in the UK. We are one of the most advanced distribution centres in Europe, with leading-edge automation and modern systems which will ensure world-class service to customers and publisher clients. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Lead, motivate and develop the very narrow aisle (VNA) team (team leader &amp; drivers), ensuring high performance, engagement and adherence to company policies</li><li>Plan, forecast and monitor daily, weekly and monthly VNA operations to achieve targets, KPIs and organisational objectives</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments and external partners (e.g., Linde Material Handling, Körber, Jucie, Renovotec) to ensure smooth operations and effective issue resolution</li><li>Analyse performance and process data (using Excel, Plancise etc), identify trends, and proactively drive improvements and opportunities for optimisation</li><li>Oversee the management of MHE licences, maintain fleet records, ensure accurate and timely data via fleet management system and ensure highest standards of housekeeping</li><li>Convey clear and accurate information across the operational team via correct communication channels; support audit counts, third-party relations and data requirements</li><li>Lead change initiatives from planning, testing through implementation, embrace continuous improvement and challenge existing processes</li><li>Manage employee related activities: recruitment, performance reviews, development plans, 1:1 meetings, training (H&amp;S, SOPs) and maintain accurate records</li><li>Ensure full compliance with Health &amp; Safety legislation, company policies, environmental management and internal audit standards</li><li>Provide flexible support to cover all areas of operations as required, working collaboratively with other operational managers</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>The successful candidate should be a strong leader and have a can-do attitude with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.</li><li>They will have experience of working across a multi departmental function.</li><li>This role is a blend of team leadership, strategic planning and delivering, as well as working closely with internal and external partners to achieve a common goal.</li><li>The role requires a high degree of planning and team management with the ability to motivate, coach and develop others, as is the character to inspire the team.</li></ul> What we offerOur people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect this. Therefore, we offer an extensive list of benefits that include:<ul><li>34 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Assurance schemes</li><li>Company enhanced family policy including maternity, paternity and shared parental</li><li>Reward programme giving discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers</li><li>2 Community Days per year</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Generous discounts on books we publish</li><li>Mental Health First Aiders / Champions and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development Programmes including Mentoring</li><li>Staff Events</li><li>Many employee networks to join</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Free tea and coffee</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;let us know. We will notify all candidates of the outcome of their application.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

First line manager (VNA) - 2pm-10pm

We’re looking for a new Director of Homotopia!Homotopia are entering a new era! As we continue to celebrate our 20th year as the UK’s longest running queer arts and culture festival, we are looking for a director to drive the charity forward with innovative, ambitious, and inclusive leadership to help shape our next chapter. &nbsp;About UsFounded in 2003, Homotopia is a queer arts and social justice organisation, making a cultural impact through art and activism. Locally, we support emerging queer artists and the next generation of queer talent. In 2012, we became a National Portfolio Organisation, becoming the only dedicated queer arts organisation to be recognised in this way.The role of Director is a dynamic leadership position, perfect for an arts professional with demonstrable experienced in producing, development and management to take on the organisation’s artistic and strategic development.Building on Homotopia’s legacy, the Director will identify new opportunities for growth, implementing our three-year National Portfolio Organisation agreement with Arts Council England and overseeing the charity. This is a unique opportunity for you to creatively develop and strengthen our vision, mission, values and behaviours and ensure that Homotopia continues to grow from strength to strength.Please note this is not an Artistic Director role. &nbsp;You’ll be:<ul><li>A natural leader who role models the behaviours Homotopia expects of others.</li><li>Able to demonstrate substantial previous leadership experience in executive arts management roles.</li><li>Experienced in working for an NPO organisation, with excellent relationship building and management skills.</li><li>Experienced in fundraising and income generation.</li><li>Excellent at financial management and be able to create, manage and interpret budgets</li><li>Knowledgeable about the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and communities.</li></ul>Homotopia is an inclusive employer, we welcome people with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. You’ll be encouraged to be your authentic self and you’ll have the freedom to develop professionally and personally in a supportive and empowering workplace.We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to providing fair and inclusive opportunities throughout our recruitment process. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare they have a disability and meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification for this role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please let us know when you apply via email.We understand that we learn best when we learn from each other. You can expect that your opinions and ideas will be valued and treated with respect.For full details of the position please visit the link via the Apply button. &nbsp;Webinar for Interested Candidates&nbsp;We are hosting a webinar for interested candidates on Monday 24 November at 7pm – Register to join here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/homotopia-executive-director-information-session-tickets-1963455997744?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/homotopia-executive-director-information…</a>&nbsp;Job Title: DirectorClosing Date for Applications: Monday 8 December, 10:00amReporting to: Board of Trustees.Responsible for: Marketing and Development Manager, Festival Programmer, Finance Officer, plus occasional freelancers, including artists &nbsp;Terms of EmploymentSalary: £37, 000 – £43, 000 FTE (£29,600 – £34,400 pro rata, 4 days a week)Contract period: PermanentHours: 30 hours per weekLocation: (2 days per week minimum from Homotopia office, and home working)Probationary period: 6 monthsNotice period: 3 months will apply to both employer and employeeHoliday entitlement: 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. (pro rata FT equivalent: 28 days). The Homotopia office closes for an additional two week period over Christmas.Other benefits: There is a workplace pension scheme applicable to your employment. Further details are available from the Finance Office.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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