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Deadline: 18th June 2025 at 10am&nbsp;Salary band:&nbsp;£55,000 to £70,000 (C1) We are seeking an experienced senior technical AV designer to join 59’s interdisciplinary design studio and provide comprehensive design for Audio, Video, Lighting and Systems Integration.In this senior role, you will lead technical designs across multidisciplinary projects, ensure technical excellence, manage client project design requirements, and oversee the seamless integration of cutting-edge audiovisual solutions across a broad range of projects including immersive experiences, permanent installations and large scale architectural projects.We require somebody with a passion for design, technology and innovation coupled with a thirst to provide technical solutions that empower and amplify our creative vision. As a senior technical designer you will become a critical asset for technical consultation across the project portfolio. Using your broad experience you will help guide and develop designs employing industry best practices and system engineering fundamentals to ensure project success. From concept to delivery you will play a pivotal role in design development and technical direction based on an evolving set of project requirements and studio ambitions. Key responsibilitiesTechnical Leadership &amp; Project Oversight:<ul><li>Provide expert technical guidance and design across many, if not the majority, of audio, video, lighting, immersive technology, from concept to execution.</li><li>Delivery of detailed integrated technical designs.</li><li>Lead in depth technical evaluations and feasibility studies, ensuring integrated and cohesive AV, immersive, and theatrical solutions.</li><li>Drive innovation and apply creative problem-solving to overcome complex technical challenges, achieving outstanding outcomes across all systems.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders during design phases.</li><li>Demonstrate experience of translating complex conceptual and scheme designs into clear technical project deliverables</li><li>Ability to support multiple concurrent projects at different stages of design development.&nbsp;</li></ul>System Design &amp; Documentation:<ul><li>Own and standardise comprehensive system design documentation, including:</li><li>CAD/BIM drawings (floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, system riser diagrams, staging plans, rigging plots, detailed schematics etc).</li><li>System wiring diagrams, signal flow diagrams, staging configurations, rigging diagrams, and equipment specifications.</li><li>Detailed Bill of Materials (BOM), performance criteria documentation, acoustic and technical compliance requirements.</li><li>Ensure high-quality, consistent documentation across all project phases.</li></ul>Client &amp; Vendor Management:<ul><li>Serve as a primary technical interface with clients, communicating technical solutions clearly and ensuring alignment with client goals and design intent</li><li>Contribute to vendor selection and ongoing relationship management, optimising outcomes, skillset augmentation and resource efficiency.</li></ul>Mentorship &amp; Team Development:<ul><li>Mentor and guide junior technical teams, fostering growth, technical excellence, and collaborative innovation.</li><li>Encourage knowledge-sharing and cross-disciplinary teamwork within the organisation.</li></ul>Research &amp; Development:<ul><li>Develop R&amp;D initiatives, identifying emerging technologies and innovative practices across AV, immersive experiences, and theatrical production technologies.</li><li>Promote continuous improvement, exploration, and adoption of industry-leading practices.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceCore Technical Expertise:<ul><li>Extensive experience designing systems that incorporate video, av, networking, audio processing, acoustics, projection mapping, media servers, immersive solutions (AR, VR, MR), lighting (architectural, entertainment, theatrical). System automation and show control.</li><li>In-depth expertise in theatre and/or other design environments including exhibitions or immersive venues\, including staging systems, stage automation, rigging techniques, and scenic production methods.</li></ul>Software &amp; Technology Proficiency:<ul><li>Experience and understanding preferred</li><li>Audio: Dante Controller, Q-SYS Designer, EASE.</li><li>Video &amp; Projection: disguise, Pixera, Modulo Pi, TouchDesigner, MadMapper, Mapping Matter.</li><li>Lighting: DMX protocols (Art-Net, sACN, SPI).</li><li>Immersive Technologies: Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Meta Quest.</li><li>CAD/BIM: Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp.</li><li>Staging &amp; Rigging: Proficiency in rigging fundamentals, load calculation, automation control systems, and staging/rigging safety standards.</li></ul>Theatre-Specific Knowledge:<ul><li>Comprehensive understanding of theatrical production methodologies, scenic construction processes, automation systems, and stagecraft.</li><li>Expert knowledge of rigging safety, load management, structural analysis, and relevant industry standards.</li></ul>Leadership &amp; Management Skills:<ul><li>Demonstrated capability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams, and mentor junior staff.</li><li>Excellent client relationship and vendor management skills, with proven ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly.</li></ul>Analytical &amp; Creative Problem-Solving:<ul><li>Strong analytical skills combined with creative problem-solving abilities, ensuring innovative and reliable technical solutions.</li></ul>Professional Standards &amp; Certifications:<ul><li>Comprehensive knowledge of AVIXA standards as well as theatre production safety guidelines.</li><li>AVIXA CTS-D Certification&nbsp; preferred.</li></ul>Preferred Experience:<ul><li>Experience working on large scale multi-stage international architectural projects,</li><li>Proven experience in large-scale audiovisual, theatrical, or immersive installations, particularly within entertainment, live event productions, or themed environments.</li><li>Demonstrated track record in pioneering innovative technical solutions for complex theatre, staging, rigging, and automation projects.</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

59 Studio

Senior technical designer (AV)

Closing date: 6th June 2025 at 10amSalary: £37,300 to £39,300 per annum, depending on experienceDepartment/Team: ProductionResponsible to: Associate General ManagerContract: PermanentLocation: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (min 3 office days)Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, although additional hours will be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post. The Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post. We are looking for someone who couples brilliant organisational skills with a love of theatre and will be an adaptable and personable team player.The Associate General Manager will work closely with and provide support to the Producer and General Manager on all Old Vic productions, project managing assigned shows on a day-to-day basis for The Old Vic Theatre Company. This role provides an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dedicated and hard-working team, delivering a range of productions in one of the world’s most vibrant and illustrious theatres.&nbsp; Your TeamThe Production team includes the Producer, General Manager, Associate Producer, Associate General Managers, Production Assistants, Casting Assistant, Executive Assistant to the Artistic Director as well as our Technical team, including the Production Director, Technical Services Director, Deputy Production Manager, Head of Stage, Head of Lighting, Head of Wardrobe, Deputy Heads of Stage, Deputy Head of Lighting, Head of Sound, Deputy Head of Wardrobe, Lighting Technician and Stage Chargehand. Areas of responsibilityThe Associate General Manager will be responsible for:Production &amp; Personnel<ul><li>Act as the Project Manager for each assigned production. Including, but not limited to responsibilities of being the lead contact for all internal departments and external contacts, co-producers and contractors; managing relationships and being the point of contact for cast, creatives, stage management and technical teams.</li><li>Working closely with the Production Assistant(s) assigned to the production; whilst keeping the Producer and General Manager fully abreast of the production process, highlighting any potential issues.</li><li>Keep schedules for each show up to date and accurate, liaising with Marketing and Box Office as necessary.</li><li>Ensure clear and regular communication with the Technical team for each production’s requirements as necessary.</li><li>As part of being the lead contact with the show Company Stage Manager, assist with the pastoral care of actors, and creative and production teams.</li><li>Under the supervision of the General Manager manage negotiations, make offers and draft agreements for creative team members, associates, cast, stage management and technical crew as relevant.</li><li>Along with the Production Assistant(s) book audition and rehearsal spaces (internal or external) as needed.</li><li>Working with external Casting Directors and the Casting Assistant, make offers and negotiate actor contracts within budget and in line with respective union collective agreements.</li><li>Manage the contracting of children, including being responsible for any licenses required. Including appointing and supervise any chaperones, arranging payment and petty cash if necessary.</li><li>Keep cast and crew deal summaries up to date at all times.</li><li>Coordinate relevant personnel for all auditions, rehearsals and technical period.</li><li>In collaboration with the General Manager and Theatre Management team ensure all The Old Vic Theatre Company policies are adhered to and communicated to production teams and cast.</li><li>Oversee access requirements for each production including, captioned, BSL, audio described and relaxed performances in collaboration with the FOH manager, Senior Marketing Manager and Education Manager.</li><li>As required, submitting PRS applications and facilitating music clearance for Productions.</li><li>Lead Production team catch ups in the absence of the General Manager and Producer.</li><li>Assist the General Manager with managing and liaising with our insurance broker for all The Old Vic Theatre Company productions and claims.</li><li>Alongside the finance team, assess and help manage the tax status for any freelance The Old Vic Theatre Company staff and oversee all cast, crew and creative team VAT payments.</li><li>Manage the processing of any visa applications and withholding tax with support from the HR team as required.</li><li>Ensure all productions are proposed for Olivier Awards and oversee panellist house seat bookings.</li><li>Be familiar with and keep abreast of changes to relevant union agreements including, British and American Equity, BECTU and MU and the Society of London Theatres (SOLT), making sure that the Production team and the HR team are kept up to date with all and any changes and new rates, policies and regulations</li><li>Be familiar with and keep abreast of pensions policy and changes.</li></ul>Budgets and accounts<ul><li>Assist the General Manager with the preparation of budgets, and then manage their application on productions, operating within them at all times.</li><li>Along with the General Manager and Finance team, ensure the production budget is updated and kept accurate throughout he run of the production and managing its reconciliation at the end of the run, including; preparing final production accounts and royalty statements.</li><li>Oversee purchase orders raised by the Production Assistant(s), ensuring this is done efficiently, that costs are always within budget and that the General Manager is kept informed of spend at all times.</li><li>Oversee the Production Assistant(s) in ensuring freelance staff invoices are processed smoothly, monitor and arrange sign-off of weekly petty cash returns from the Company Stage Manager, keeping the General Manager and agents regularly informed of any delays or issues.</li><li>Work with the Finance team on prompt payment of royalties and generating statements.</li></ul>Press and Marketing<ul><li>Support and oversee the press night process (lead by the Production Assistant(s)), planning and delivery on guests lists, invitations, seating plan and delivery of the evening – in conjunction with the box office, events, marketing and press team.</li><li>Work closely with the Marketing Managers to ensure that all contractual billing and approvals are adhered to. Ensuring that the marketing team provide with adequate time to sign offs.</li><li>Be responsible for proofing show billing, programmes, print and website copy.</li><li>Provide information to Marketing and Box Office for show setups and proof all documents and plans.</li><li>Coordinate press &amp; marketing requests for content and access to the cast and creative team to help facilitate the marketing and press companies on productions.</li><li>Attend weekly Marketing meetings.</li></ul>General<ul><li>Attend all team and production meetings as required.</li><li>Attend rehearsals, technical period, previews and performances as required – including evening and weekend work as required by production schedules.</li><li>Keep track of and update templates for budgets and contracts.</li><li>Represent the Production department at events and performances as required.</li><li>Undertake special projects and assignments as required, for example play readings and workshops.</li><li>Comply with The Old Vic’s Equal Opportunities, Health &amp; Safety, Sustainability and all other Staff Handbook policies at all times.</li><li>Arrange logistics and manage and monitor budgets for workshops as required.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience in a similar role, with at least 2 years' work experience in professional theatre producing and/or general management.</li><li>Experience of working in theatre, coupled with a strong interest and understanding of the wider theatre industry.</li><li>Confident, positive and approachable when dealing with a wide range of staff and artists at all levels, including a knowledge of etiquette and protocol in dealing with high-profile individuals.</li><li>A proven ability to deal diplomatically, sensitively and discretely with information, which may often be confidential.</li><li>A keen eye for detail, able to work with accuracy and speed in an environment with competing demands, with good prioritisation and organisational skills</li><li>Experience editing and negotiating a variety of staff and artist contracts and other documents.</li><li>Practical working knowledge and experience of SOLT union agreements, including British (and American) Equity, BECTU and the Musicians Union.</li><li>Experience of working with production budgets and payroll.</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

The Old Vic Theatre

Associate general manager

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th June at 5pmReports to: &nbsp;Head of Retail OperationsDepartment: OperationsLocation: London, Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)Salary: £28,000 pa &nbsp; Are you curious, calm under pressure, and excited by the idea of making life-enhancing ideas more accessible? We’re hiring a retail operations executive to join our passionate team and keep the wheels of our global retail activity turning smoothly.We are a passionate group of people on a mission to bring about healing, growth, calm and self-understanding. We derive our ideas from psychology, psychotherapy, philosophy, art and culture. As our name – The School of Life – suggests, we are here to teach people how life can be lived and what can make it truly worthwhile, effective and fulfilling. We do this via our articles, books, app, films, therapeutic services and corporate offering. &nbsp;Our values:&nbsp;<ul><li>We embrace a growth mindset</li><li>We combine passion for our purpose with commercial excellence</li><li>We are curious and open-minded in pursuit of the answers</li><li>We all roll up our sleeves</li><li>We are authentic</li></ul>&nbsp;In this role you will work to support the global retail operations of TSOL, ensuring smooth and efficient order processing and fulfilment for customers, the effective merchandising of online platforms and working to ensure we have the operational excellence to back up the work of our sales teams.&nbsp; Key Responsibilities:End-to-end sales operations<ul><li>Ensure we have the necessary process in place for efficient order processing</li><li>Shipping and documentation support for sales team where necessary</li><li>Support to ensure special customer requirements (e.g. repacking / labelling / split shipment) are captured and actioned</li><li>Circulating regular updates on stock availability to internal stakeholders</li><li>Support with reporting on high/overstock risk areas to Sales to enable active mitigation through targeted sales activity</li></ul>Merchandising<ul><li>Support Head of Retail Operations with merchandising TSOL webshop when required</li><li>Support with TSOL physical shop / pop-ups as required</li></ul>Freight management Sales order management<ul><li>Ensure shipping of B2B orders is efficient, and work to find continual process and cost improvements</li><li>Keep Sales team informed of shipment status proactively, to avoid customers chasing Sales if shipments are delayed</li></ul>Purchase order management<ul><li>Liaise between suppliers and freight forwarders to ensure smooth and timely deliveries</li><li>Booking in inbound freight with warehouse</li><li>Updating internal systems to reflect delivery quantities</li></ul>Warehouse management Support the Head of Retail Operations with day-to-day warehouse management, including:<ul><li>Ensuring visibility of inbound deliveries</li><li>Booking in deliveries with warehouses</li><li>Tracking 3PL performance against KPIs</li><li>Prioritisation of orders / communication with Sales to ensure no surprises</li><li>Ensuring invoicing accuracy and support Finance team with any queries</li></ul>Retail Customer Service&nbsp;<ul><li>Supporting external Customer Service team across B2B / B2C enquiries</li><li>Responsible for B2B customer service, ensuring customers are supported and issues with orders (deliveries, invoicing, returns) are dealt with in a timely manner</li><li>Support on B2C customer service, managing backend: resends, refunds and liaising between the warehouse and Customer - Service agency to ensure smooth process and timely turnarounds</li></ul>Support with projects as required &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Organised and efficient, with ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time</li><li>Proactive attitude and good initiative</li><li>Curious, with an appetite to learn new skills, and a natural problem solver</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>At least one year of work experience, ideally in an Operational role within retail, publishing, eCommerce, logistics or customer service</li><li>Working knowledge of Excel (and full MS Office)</li><li>Experience working with project management / inventory management / warehousing systems a plus, but not essential</li></ul> &nbsp;What you’ll get from us…<ul><li>To work with a diverse team of brilliant minds!</li><li>A culture focused on growth &amp; personal development</li><li>£500 per year learning budget</li><li>Hybrid working model with 2 days work in our office on Chancery Lane &amp; use of other office spaces in the group</li><li>Use of office gym, classes &amp; sauna</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Up to 5 days per year unpaid holiday</li><li>1 extra holiday day per year of service (after 2 years service, capped at 3 additional days)</li><li>Copies of all our newly released books</li><li>Participation in The School of Life personal development sessions</li><li>Enhanced Maternity pay</li><li>Socials &amp; Lunches</li></ul>The School of Life is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. Application process:Deadline for applications 5pm, Friday 6th June. Please send a cover letter with your CV, including a short overview of why you would like to work for The School of Life.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.

The School of Life

Retail operations coordinator

Closing date: 2nd June 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London, £24,840 based in Sheffield(+bonus +benefits) Are you passionate about great storytelling in all its forms? Are you a highly organised team player who would be excited to roll up your sleeves and support a busy team of commissioners? Do you think you could bring some innovative book ideas of your own to the table? If so, we’d love to hear from you.Headline Non-Fiction&nbsp;is a part of Headline, one of the most successful, dynamic and fastest-growing consumer book publishers in the UK.The Headline Non-Fiction and the Welbeck Narrative Non-Fiction lists boast an incredible array of award-winning talent from the worlds of celebrity, music, culture, history, TV, sport and current affairs. We have an eclectic list ranging from global stars such as Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Perry, Priscilla Presley and Megan Fox to TV brands such as&nbsp;Fawlty Towers; compelling&nbsp;memoirs from authors&nbsp;such as&nbsp;Amanda Knox and Bryony Gordon; bestselling history writers such as Al Murray, Otto English and Robert Verkaik; cult comedians and musicians like James Acaster, Ivo Graham, Oasis and Flea;&nbsp;plus&nbsp;some of the biggest sporting names&nbsp;in the country including Ben Stokes and Jamie Redknapp. What you'll be doing<ul><li>We are looking for a highly organised, innovative and creative self-starter to join the Headline Non-Fiction editorial team&nbsp;in the key role of Editorial Assistant.</li><li>You’ll be assisting the editorial team with seeing books through the publication process – whether that’s helping with the admin of commissioning a book; managing the copy-editing, proof-reading and collating of our manuscripts; diligently managing the schedule; or liaising with authors and agents.</li><li>Meanwhile, you’ll be learning what it takes to acquire new non-fiction projects and how we build our publishing strategies and campaigns.</li><li>You’ll also be able to get involved with our vibrant IP development programme. It’s a busy, demanding, but most of all really rewarding entry role in publishing.</li><li>A flexible attitude and good time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise under pressure.</li><li>Your day will involve lots of detail-oriented work, but there will also be plenty of opportunities to develop and stretch your commercial and creative muscles.</li><li>You’ll liaise directly with authors, TV companies, literary and talent agents, read submissions, attend author events, and get stuck into manuscripts, metadata, and copywriting.</li><li>It’s a collaborative role that will see you working closely with staff in all other departments, contributing creatively to marketing and publicity plans and maintaining our social media presence, so you will need to be an outstanding communicator and solid team player.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>First and foremost, we’re looking for someone who loves books and wants to throw themselves into learning how the editorial side of publishing works.</li><li>You’ll be full of creative energy, thriving on working with brilliant authors and amazing ideas.</li><li>Other key attributes include:<ul><li>You’ll be interested in the world around you – from pop culture, celebrities and social media stars to current affairs, wellness, sport, history and the arts.</li><li>Your attention to detail will be extraordinary.</li><li>You’ll be efficient, organised and able to juggle lots of things all at once.</li><li>You’ll be confident, calm and an excellent communicator.</li><li>The ability to balance a busy and varied workload is important, as well as being a team player.</li><li>You’ll know your way around Microsoft Suite and be a fast learner for other software such as Adobe.</li><li>You’ll want to have fun at work, and to bring your own personality and taste to the role to really make it yours.</li><li>This is an entry-level position, and no previous publishing experience is required.</li></ul></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>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 commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: Thursday 5th June at 11.59pmContract: Full-time permanent positionSalary range: &nbsp;£33,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience &nbsp; &nbsp;We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Marketing Manager to manage industry-best, audience-led campaigns for titles across our recently-launched fiction and non-fiction commercial division. You will be full of ideas and energy, ready to become a key part of the Marketing team and driving high-impact marketing campaigns, community development and brand growth.Winner of Publisher of the Year at the 2025 British Book Awards, Bloomsbury is the UK’s leading independent publisher and unique in the world of publishing. We have the commercial clout of a big conglomerate and the nimble energy of an indie that allows us to publish with attentiveness and creativity. It is an exciting time to join Bloomsbury General; the commercial heart of Bloomsbury, we launched just two years ago and since then we have published six Sunday Times bestsellers,&nbsp;the bestselling paperback original of 2024 and we are launching our new SFF imprint, Archer, to sit alongside our already well-established crime/thriller imprint, Raven. The Marketing Manager will work across a range of fiction and non-fiction, for readers seeking entertainment and escape, and be an integral part of helping to shape marketing strategy for the division, reaching new audiences and building effective strategies for brands, imprints, communities and channels.Our list is home to a wide range of bestselling authors and brands, including&nbsp;Samantha Shannon, Stuart Turton, Laura Purcell, the cast and creators of&nbsp;Ghosts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Gladiators, Penny Lancaster, Alan Moore, Brittney Arena, Ali McNamara, Katie Fforde, Alex Aster, Bal Khabra and many more.&nbsp;As a team we are active in acquiring and publishing showstopping talent across multiple genres and this role will be a key voice in this conversation. You’ll report to the Head of Marketing, General Division, and join an award-winning, collaborative and friendly marketing team that works across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Cookery and Lifestyle titles, at a pivotal time in Bloomsbury’s growth.&nbsp; &nbsp;The role<ul><li>Creating, implementing, managing and analysing campaigns which use the full marketing mix to bring our titles to life for readers across all formats</li><li>Contributing to conversations around acquisitions with strong up-to-date trend and market awareness, producing top-quality acquisition pitch materials and attending pitch meetings</li><li>Clearly, confidently and effectively communicating strategy and updates with all key stakeholders, internal and external</li><li>Driving and leading campaigns that you are responsible for, working closely alongside&nbsp;editorial, publicity and sales colleagues</li><li>Contributing to brand and imprint strategy, working closely with the Head of Marketing (General) to set and meet KPIs across channels and communities, also working alongside our in-house digital team to showcase General titles on company channels</li><li>Creating engaging and on-point content, ranging from sales materials to consumer-facing assets, from online to outdoor; working with designers and other creative professionals to deliver creatives and visual materials on time and within budget; liaising with external media agencies</li><li>Collaborating with authors and their teams to develop enticing promotional strategies for book campaigns and beyond</li><li>Developing and deepening Bloomsbury’s strong relationship with influencers</li><li>Proactively pursuing partnerships with brand partners, media partners and key stakeholders to increase brand visibility</li><li>Collaborating with global Bloomsbury marketing teams to ensure joined-up global campaigns</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong marketing experience – ideally within commercial publishing</li><li>Experience working and communicating with platform authors and their teams</li><li>An excellent understanding of how to reach a range of audiences, across genres</li><li>Creative vision, with excellent negotiation and persuasion skills to see that vision through and bring everyone on the journey</li><li>Superb visual and copywriting skills, with an impeccable eye for detail and design</li><li>Good understanding of and passion for commercial fiction and non-fiction in particular, media platforms, and digital marketing opportunities</li><li>An understanding of and flair for creating engaging social media promotion</li><li>Excellent organisation, decision-making and multi-tasking skills, able to work on several projects simultaneously to tight deadlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Experience cross-promoting with external brands and organisations</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;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 Mondays and Tuesdays.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by midnight, 5th June 2025.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.&nbsp;Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><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 - 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>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.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Marketing manager

Closing date: 4th June 2025Salary: £44,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our Sheffield, London, Bristol, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced, confident and creative head of marketing to join the Headline Marketing department.We were created over three decades ago to deliver the brightest and best entertainment. Story – real and imagined – lies at the heart of everything for us. We delight in seeking out storytellers and story lovers everywhere. We're serious about keeping people entertained and believe our books should be devoured, not left on the shelf.Headline is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be a senior and valuable member of the team,&nbsp;working&nbsp;predominantly on our Wildfire and Non-fiction list to deliver bestselling, consumer-first campaigns with creative at their heart.</li><li>You will have strategic responsibility for leading and inspire the creative approach of the entire team.</li><li>You will have demonstrable experience in award-winning, brand-building, creative campaigns, starting with clear pitch and positioning for every book, through to careful planning and execution of campaign timelines from start to finish.</li><li>You will be confident and experience in pitch meetings, be a keen reader and well connected to ensure that you are always aware of what is happening across the publishing industry.</li><li>You will oversee the team’s partnership and outreach activities to ensure we are reaching the broadest possible audiences for our books.</li><li>You’ll work closely with staff across all other departments, notably Publicity and Editorial, developing great&nbsp;working&nbsp;relationships and demonstrating strong skills across the marketing mix to ensure every campaign is perfectly pitched for the market and audience.&nbsp;</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience in leading high-profile marketing campaigns, with a particular focus on non-fiction.</li><li>From celebrity memoirs to cookbooks and everything in between, you will be able to show your excellent grasp of working with authors, agents, booksellers, brand partners, international publishers as well as internal and external stakeholders throughout the publishing process and how to bring the benefit of these relationships into your campaigns.</li><li>You will have first-class digital knowledge and will bring this into your campaigns as an integral part of your planning and analysis for every campaign.</li><li>You will have expert market knowledge across a variety of genres with particular focus on non-fiction, knowing when to focus on different media to deliver the best sales results.</li><li>You should possess a meticulous eye for detail, have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.</li><li>You will be experienced at running a budget and you will be able to demonstrate how you plan campaigns with consumer understanding at the heart.</li></ul> In your application, please submit your CV and&nbsp;include details in your cover letter of two major campaigns you have worked on in the last year, with an explanation for why you have picked it and how your campaign delivered versus sales expectation. 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 commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head of marketing

Closing date: 9th June 2025Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (London); £27,600 - £36,800 (Sheffield), DOE (+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. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, motivated and creative designer or senior designer to join the Hodder &amp; Stoughton art team.&nbsp;For the past 150 years and counting, Hodder and Stoughton has proudly published quality, bestselling fiction and non-fiction across some of the biggest brands in the world, and across a multitude of genres. Our authors include global sensations John Connolly, John Grisham and Stephen King, broadcasting stars Sara Cox, Clive Myrie, Graham Norton and Lucy Worsley, and contemporary fiction and literary gems John Connolly, Stephanie Garber, Mike Gayle, Sophie Hannah and David Nicholls, to name but a few. We are also proud to publish non-fiction hits by household names including Ella Mills, Stuart Broad, Johannes Radebe, Paris Fury and more.We have enjoyed countless bestsellers, celebrated hundreds of awards and welcomed authors and colleagues from every part of the world through our doors. A passion for creativity, inclusivity and drive for ambition are imprinted on everything we have done throughout the past century and a half, and on what we do now. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be a vital part of the team, expected to work across all our imprints, handling the creative process from initial brief to final artwork.</li><li>You’ll have creative autonomy for your briefs and the opportunity to commission illustrators, photographers and other designers.</li><li>You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard and on schedule, and that all administration and file management is up to date and accurate.</li><li>You’ll work closely with staff in other departments, developing great working relationships and demonstrating strong skills in conveying ideas and effectively interpreting feedback.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will be a dynamic, self-starting and organised creative with experience in cover design within the publishing industry and an impressive portfolio across a range of titles.</li><li>You will be energised by the whole creative process, and constantly challenge yourself to deliver stand-out cover designs.</li><li>Your abilities will enable you to put yourself in the shoes of our reader and design a cover that strongly engages with them.</li><li>We need you to bring a positive, can-do approach and a desire to build strong relationships with your immediate team, other departments, as well as illustrators, authors and agents.</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio of recent work (which is in the cover letter section). 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 commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.We believe publishing should be for everyone, at any stage of their career and in any role. We value the experience gained from any and all different jobs, and that is why we encourage applicants from all walks of life, especially if those walks didn’t initially include publishing.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Designer / senior designer

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th June 2025Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experienceContract: Permanent, full-timeLocation: Minimum of 4 days per week in the office The 10 Group is looking to hire a media relations account executive to play a central role in its fast-paced, highly creative integrated marketing and communications agency in Marylebone, London.The 10 Group is a fully integrated global marcomms agency that builds ambitious businesses and brands on an international scale. It creates brave, simple strategies using human empowered technology. It cuts through with digital-first activations that command attention in the news ticker and social feeds of our lives. Responsibilities<ul><li>Management of assigned tasks based on timings provided</li><li>Support the organisation and logistics of campaigns, events and launches for clients</li><li>Support account managers/directors in day-to-day client communications, managing expectations and delivering updates&nbsp; e.g. EOW updates, WIP documents</li><li>Client responses</li><li>Diarising of relevant deadlines/milestones/holidays e.g. campaign launch dates</li><li>Ownership of project wrap up decks - helping to pull in relevant team members for the information needed</li><li>Daily monitoring of client and competitor coverage</li><li>Writing press releases and daily reactive commentary</li><li>Building media distribution strategy</li><li>Selling in for assigned press activity</li><li>Performing journalist outreach based on prescribed media plan</li><li>Reporting on media coverage with clear indication of expectations for clients</li><li>Ability to develop opinion pieces (blogs, articles, op-eds)</li><li>Story ideation and commission surveys and Freedom of Information requests to generate stories</li><li>Ability to identify and support on new business opportunities, including research</li><li>Internal meeting notes distribution (1 hour after meeting)</li><li>External meeting note capture distribution (1 hour after meeting)</li><li>Assist with client presentations and reports</li></ul>&nbsp; Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Have a minimum of 1 year of experience in communications/media relations&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Managing multiple accounts and client requirements</li><li>Outstanding organisational skills are required</li><li>Excellent media relations skills: strong media and journalist contacts and strong track record of securing earned coverage in broadcast, print and media to place spokespeople as commentators</li><li>Excellent grasp of the media landscape and fast evolving news agenda</li><li>Excellent client servicing experience, including daily comms and reporting</li><li>Strong internal and external reporting process</li><li>Excellent collaborator and enthusiast</li><li>Although not essential, you may have B2C and B2B experience</li><li>You may also have an understanding of SEO practice</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> &nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

The 10 Group

Account executive

Closing date: 9th June 2025Salary: £46,000 - £52,000 (London); £42,320 - £47,840 (Sheffield), (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London office, or our regional offices in Sheffield, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-experienced, confident and creative head of design to join the Hodder &amp; Stoughton art department.&nbsp;For the past 150 years and counting, Hodder and Stoughton has proudly published quality, bestselling fiction and non-fiction across some of the biggest brands in the world, and across a multitude of genres. Our authors include global sensations John Connolly, John Grisham and Stephen King, broadcasting stars Sara Cox, Clive Myrie, Graham Norton and Lucy Worsley, and contemporary fiction and literary gems John Connolly, Stephanie Garber, Mike Gayle, Sophie Hannah and David Nicholls, to name but a few. We are also proud to publish non-fiction hits by household names including Ella Mills, Stuart Broad, Johannes Radebe, Paris Fury and more.We have enjoyed countless bestsellers, celebrated hundreds of awards and welcomed authors and colleagues from every part of the world through our doors. A passion for creativity, inclusivity and drive for ambition are imprinted on everything we have done throughout the past century and a half, and on what we do now. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be a senior and valuable member of the team, working across all lists to deliver bestselling, consumer-first designs.</li><li>As a leader within the Art department you will support the Deputy Art Director with the day to day running of the department, contributing to creative processes, helping develop members of the team and ensure that their creative output is delivered to a high standard, alongside your own designs.</li><li>You will be experienced at all aspects of publishing design, responsible for driving all phases of design from conception to production and keeping all stakeholders up to date on progress, pushing for excellence at every stage.</li><li>You will be confident and experienced in author and stakeholder meetings, be a keen reader with a developed awareness of publishing and design trends.</li><li>You’ll work closely with staff across all other departments, developing great working relationships.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>This position would be perfect for a highly experienced Senior Designer wanting to take their career to the next level.</li><li>We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience in market leading design as well as line management and an enthusiasm for contributing to the Art Department as a whole.</li><li>You will have expert market knowledge across a variety of genres.</li><li>You should possess a meticulous eye for detail, have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, cover letter outlining relevant experience and a portfolio of recent work. What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.We believe publishing should be for everyone, at any stage of their career and in any role. We value the experience gained from any and all different jobs, and that is why we encourage applicants from all walks of life, especially if those walks didn’t initially include publishing.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head of design

Deadline: Midday on Monday 16 June 2025Salary: from £30,000-£33,000 per annum, depending on experience – where £33,000 equates to a high level of relevant experience across the role and a strong demonstration of competence through the application process.Hours: Full-time. Main office at Cobden Works, Salford, UK.&nbsp;Walk the Plank seeks a brilliant production manager to support the delivery of the company’s ongoing programme of ambitious arts and cultural activity.This is an exciting time for the new Production Manager to join Walk the Plank, one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations, and winner of several recent awards including: National Outdoor Events Association -’Sustainability’, Access All Areas - ‘Best Operations’, Event Production Show - ‘Best Use of Tech', Global Web Excellence - ‘Accessibility’ and ‘Cultural’.Walk the Plank is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings.Walk the Plank’s track record of making work that engages citizens in public celebration is founded on ambitious creativity that connects with ordinary people. From fire gardens and site-responsive installations to parades and festivals, the company consistently attracts acclaim and showcases talent.As one of three Production Managers, you will have a chance to work on projects in many different locations, as part of an exciting creative environment.Our production team plays a crucial role ensuring that each project is executed to the highest standards for our clients – from festivals and local authorities to government agencies and commercial clients – with regard to artistic quality, budgets, creativity, safety, sustainability and audience engagement.&nbsp;Liaison with:<ul><li>Internal: Walk the Plank team and freelance creative and production team, stage managers, rigging and show crews, and our marketing and comms team.</li><li>External: Clients, promoters, suppliers and freelance contractors.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with particular attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to get on with a wide variety of people at all levels and to work well within a team. </li><li>Ability to deal with and manage different people from wide-ranging backgrounds in diverse circumstances including under pressure. </li><li>A highly proactive approach to production management, taking a lead where necessary to ensure essential tasks and processes are carried out. </li><li>Ability to work on own initiative and willing to learn new techniques/skills in accordance with agreed changes to working practice.</li><li>Ability to deliver high-quality work under time pressure and to tight deadlines. </li><li>Willingness to engage with company’s strategies around Sustainability and Environmental responsibility, including monitoring, and advocacy within your teams.</li><li>A problem solver, with a calm and methodical approach. </li><li>Ability to deal with correct prioritisation of tasks including when faced with limited resources. </li><li>Produce work to a high level of accuracy using a methodical approach. </li><li>High level of competency using Microsoft Office Suite (in particular Excel). </li><li>Passport holder, not subject to travel restrictions. </li><li>Eligible to work in the UK.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in a similar role in the live events or creative industries sector. </li><li>Good knowledge of and enthusiasm for the arts. </li><li>Relevant Health and Safety qualification/s. </li><li>Full, clean driving licence, with ability to drive 7.5T. </li><li>Competent in creating scale site plans in Autocad or similar. </li><li>Experience of working with pyrotechnics and/or special effects.</li></ul>&nbsp;Terms and conditions<ul><li>Work pattern: The nature of our work means that members of our production team are required to work flexibly, and outside normal hours to ensure the effective delivery of our work. We operate a time off in lieu system to compensate for time worked beyond contracted hours. The spread of our work is extensive, so you must be prepared to travel and stay overnight where required. Some overseas travel may be necessary.</li><li>Holiday/TOIL/Leave: Includes 24 paid holiday days plus 8 Bank Holidays, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) as per company policy and statutory sick pay entitlement.</li><li>Office and Home Working: We believe that sharing a space on a regular basis, interacting across the different parts of the company, and picking up on new threads and conversations together helps us to deliver great work and is an important and worthwhile part of our company culture. For that reason, we encourage office working as the norm. However, we will of course support flexible working and working from home where it is beneficial or necessary for the employee or company.</li><li>Pension: We offer 3% company pension contribution in addition to employee contributions</li></ul>&nbsp;Walk the Plank is committed to equal opportunities, and is Disability Confident Committed Employer, a Living Wage Employer, a Mental Health Aware Employer and a Creative Access Employer Partner.We value a diverse team and welcome applications from all sectors of the community as part of our aim to reflect the diversity of our audiences.D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent applicants fulfilling the basic criteria for the role will be interviewed. If you have any specific access requirements for the interview or foresee any barriers to the proposed way of working, please specify if you are invited to interview.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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