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Closing date for applications: 17th December 2025Salary: £27,000 per annumDepartment: Foreign rightsReporting to: Foreign rights managerContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full TimeLocation: Vauxhall, London (hybrid post probation) Launch your publishing career with this entry-level role, supporting a dynamic foreign rights team and helping bring exceptional children’s books to readers around the world.&nbsp;Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international&nbsp;Group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House and Peachtree in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the&nbsp;Walker Books Group&nbsp;is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books. Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved&nbsp;family brands including Lucy Cousin’s&nbsp;Maisy, Michael Rosen’s&nbsp;We're Going on a Bear Hunt,&nbsp;Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s&nbsp;Guess How Much I Love You&nbsp;and&nbsp;Martin Handford’s&nbsp;Where’s Wally?This is a unique and varied entry-level opportunity for a self-motivated individual looking to work in children’s publishing and launch their career in foreign rights. Within this role, you will provide support to a busy and dynamic international foreign rights team selling rights worldwide. You will get the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of tasks and projects. You will use your initiative and multi-tasking skills in this pivotal role to support the sales and administrative needs of the foreign rights team and liaise closely with a number of internal teams such as design, editorial, production, publicity and marketing in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Walker Books Group on débuts, award-winning and best-selling children’s books with customers from all around the world, across a wide range of formats, such as picture books, non-fiction, novelty and major licensed brands. Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Support sale fulfilment in assigned territories to account managers including:<ul><li>Liaise with production, IT, pre-press, marketing and legal departments</li><li>Oversee fulfilment of foreign-language editions of our titles, from confirmation of order to shipping</li><li>Maintain up-to-date records on progress of sales/print runs</li><li>Follow up local publication dates and author copies, and update databases accordingly</li></ul></li><li>Coordinate printing requests from the team and liaise with the Production department on schedules and costings for first printings and reprints</li><li>Coordinate and submit printed marketing materials for international trade event</li><li>Provide administrative support to sales, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining client records</li><li>Manage the foreign rights inbox for external customer queries.</li><li>Manage the department’s supply of finished copies</li><li>Organise and update the foreign rights archive with finished copies</li><li>Conduct market research and stay informed about industry trends and developments</li><li>Manage and support organise industry events, book fairs and sales trips, including:<ul><li>Setting up the timetables for fair attendees</li><li>Liaising with our stand management companies on set up and organisation of the fairs (stand location/fair passes/furniture and equipment)</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date list of attendees, including authors and illustrators</li><li>Booking accommodation</li><li>Overseeing organisation of customer dinners</li><li>Coordinating travel currency</li><li>Maintaining up to date knowledge on any health and safety guidelines relating to travel and fair attendance</li><li>Organising distribution of the leaflets to agents and in-house</li><li>Manage administrative fair preparation tasks prior to attendance</li></ul></li><li>Subject to further role development, attending fairs and customer meetings abroad.</li><li>Ad-hoc tasks as required&nbsp;</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet changing needs of the business. Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, have the confidence in communicating with other departments as well as foreign publishers</li><li>Excellent time-management, organisational and administrative skills</li><li>An ability to use initiative and work calmly under pressure with a ‘can-do’ / proactive approach to problem-solving</li><li>An ability to prioritise work given specific deadlines, juggling multiple projects and requests without close supervision, with meticulous attention to detail</li><li>An understanding of the importance of a sales support role in relation to customer service and business development</li><li>An appreciation of working with, and making a positive contribution to, a busy and dynamic international sales team</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel</li><li>Mathematical and analytical skills are advantageous, as well as a high standard of written English</li><li>An interest and understanding of foreign cultures; foreign language skills will be advantageous but not essential</li><li>An interest in international publishing would be advantageous, but no prior publishing experience is necessary in order to apply for the role</li><li>Highly self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team, and also able to work independently</li></ul> What we offer<ul><li>A supportive working environment where all voices are respected and creativity is not hierarchical</li><li>Hybrid work (at least two days in the office per week) once you have successfully passed probation</li><li>22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced Pension Scheme</li><li>Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul> Additional informationIf you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us via the 'Apply' button.Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walker Books Ltd

Foreign rights assistant

Closing date for applications: 8th December 2025 at 10.00amSalary: £37, 000 – £43, 000 FTE (£29,600 – £34,400 pro rata, 4 days a week)Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per weekLocation: (2 days per week minimum from Homotopia office, and home working) 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. 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. 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>For full details of the position please visit the link via the Apply button. 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;Additional informationReporting to: Board of Trustees.Responsible for: Marketing and Development Manager, Festival Programmer, Finance Officer, plus occasional freelancers, including artistsProbationary 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. 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.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Homotopia

Executive director

Closing date for applications: 16th December 2025Salary: £29,000 – £32,000 depending on experienceContract: Full time, permanent contract of employmentHolidays: 33 days including bank holidays, increasing 1 day per year at the end of your second year to a max of 38 daysLocation: The AOI offer hybrid working opportunities, with a combination of office and home working, the role requires a number of days in our London office Support a vibrant community of illustrators, delivering guidance and resources that help them at every stage of their careers.We are looking for a passionate, energetic addition to our team – who is eager to grow their business knowledge. The membership department is the beating heart of the Association of Illustrators (AOI), and the membership advisor role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with a vibrant and engaged community of illustrators. The central aims of the role are to offer members the best possible guidance at all stages of their careers, and to ensure the AOI membership continues to grow. ResponsibilitiesMembership service (est. 80% of the role)&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide excellent, accurate business advice to members via the dedicated phone/email helpdesk focusing especially on licensing, contracts, ethics, and general business support around freelance issues (comprehensive 6-month training will be provided)</li><li>Maintain an excellent and up to date understanding of the needs and challenges facing illustrators in business practice, for example in contracts, finance, business planning and industry standards and proactively scope future issues</li><li>Maintain records and produce reports and analysis of member usage of the help desk</li><li>Working with the membership administrator, ensure accurate records are kept</li><li>Undertake proactive membership campaigns to increase awareness of our service and grow membership</li><li>Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the membership offer, to ensure a relevant and valuable service is provided</li></ul>Membership events and benefits (est. 10% of the role)<ul><li>In conjunction with the membership team, conceive and deliver talks and events which support existing and attract new members. This will mainly be in the UK, but may include international travel</li><li>Deliver business masterclasses online via zoom for colleges and universities</li><li>Working with the membership team, secure a wide range of relevant member benefits and discounts.&nbsp;</li></ul>Communications (est. 7% of the role)<ul><li>Research and draft resources to ensure members are informed and supported in all areas of industry and business practice</li><li>Working with the communications officer, support a strategic and vibrant use of AOI social media</li><li>Working with the wider team, update and promote the AOI Folios to a wide range of commissioners.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other duties (est. 3% of the role)<ul><li>To keep up to date with current issues affecting the industry including rights, fees and professional standards</li><li>Contribute to the overall development of the organisation with ideas and proposals of future initiatives as required</li><li>Ensure the smooth running of the office and provide support for other staff members as required</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Excellent communication skills, face to face, over the phone and in writing.</li><li>Ability to explain complex information clearly, to a wide range of people (creatives, educators, agents, commissioners etc.)</li><li>Experience working in a role which supports a creative community</li><li>Demonstrable ability to proactively find and offer solutions</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Experience of public speaking</li><li>Strong office, IT and administration skills</li><li>Good team player who works well under pressure and is able to remain calm and constructive</li><li>An interest and commitment to progressing the illustration industry</li><li>An understanding of business practice, ethical and contractual issues facing freelance illustrators</li><li>Experience of using WordPress and CRM systems</li></ul> To apply, please send a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) addressing why you are interested in this role, and how your experience demonstrates you meet each point of the person specification.To view the full job description, person specification and apply, click the 'Apply' button. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Association of Illustrators

AOI membership advisor

Closing date for applications: 10th December 2025Salary: £24,840 based in Sheffield; £27,000 based in London (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week From copy-editing and proof-reading to liaising with authors and agents, assist with all stages of the publication process, helping bring books to life that spark conversation and make an impact.Wildfire Books is a boutique imprint of Headline Publishing Group that launched in 2016. Our aim is to publish forward-thinking, agenda-setting fiction and non-fiction that spark conversation and spread like wildfire – books, as we like to say, that have a bit of soul. The results speak for themselves: in a few short years, we’re proud to have had many Sunday Times bestsellers and our books have been nominated for the Women’s Prize, International Booker Prize, the Orwell Prize, Cundill History Prize, Hawthornden Prize, Baillie Gifford Prize, National Book Award, Carnegie Medal, Book of the Year at the Nibbies, McKitterick Prize, National Book Critics Circle, Pulitzer Prize, CWA Daggers, and more. What you'll be doingAs editorial assistant at Wildfire 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; keeping an eye on the schedule; or liaising with authors and agents. Meanwhile, you’ll be learning what it takes to acquire new fiction and non-fiction projects, and how we build our publishing strategies and campaigns. 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. At least that’s what two of the people who have done it before say:Areen Ali (now senior commissioning editor)&nbsp;“Wildfire is one of best imprints at which to kick-start your publishing career. As a team we cover a lot of ground in terms of the genres we publish, and you’re guaranteed to gain a lot of diverse experience. If you’re a dynamic person, with lots of creative energy and you’d love to be part of positive team, we’re definitely the right place for you.”Jo Edwards (now assistant editor)“Wildfire is the perfect place to take the first step in your publishing career. The role involves working across both fiction and non-fiction within a closeknit team where everyone has a voice. If you’re driven, resourceful and imaginative, this is the ideal environment to grow and develop your editorial judgement. You’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience from day one, helping you learn quickly and placing you in a strong position to start building your own list.” Who we are looking forFirst and foremost, we’re looking for someone who really loves books and wants to throw themselves into learning how the editorial side of publishing works. You’ll be full of creative energy, thriving on working with brilliant authors and amazing ideas. There are a few other things that will also be really important:<ul><li>You’ll love reading fiction and non-fiction books</li><li>You’ll be interested in the world around you – from current affairs and social issues, to arts and culture, and maybe popular science…</li><li>Your attention to detail will be extraordinary</li><li>You’ll be really organised, and able to juggle lots of things all at once</li><li>You’ll be confident and calm</li><li>You’ll know your way around Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc</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></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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 15th December 2025Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Take the lead on digital operations at a bestselling commercial fiction publisher, overseeing content delivery and ensuring systems run smoothly.Bookouture is a dynamic digital publisher of bestselling commercial fiction. Our unique publishing model and transformative campaigns have created unrivalled international author brands. We connect stories, authors and readers globally, publishing books that reflect the diversity of the societies we live in. Our submissions are always open as we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to share their story. Bookouture is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Our digital operations team plays a crucial role in the heart of Bookouture, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. From maintaining critical systems to spearheading strategic initiatives, our team is committed to driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional results. What you'll be doingYou'll be managing a team of two, handling the operational tasks that keep our digital systems running smoothly - managing content delivery, maintaining data quality, and resolving day-to-day issues.<ul><li>Overseeing our operations database (Airtable), designing automations, interfaces and workflows</li><li>Resolving operational issues as they arise either yourself or by delegation to the team</li><li>Providing coding support and solutions</li><li>Communicating project outcomes and progress</li><li>Team management, review and development</li><li>Strategic projects management</li><li>Ensuring efficient and accurate content setup and delivery to retail partners</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>Advanced Airtable knowledge (including automations, interfaces, workflows)</li><li>Scripting abilities using various coding frameworks including Python and JavaScript</li><li>Proven experience with API integration</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>The ability to prioritise multiple projects and delegate effectively</li><li>Clear communication skills across varied audiences</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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head of digital operations/digital operations manager

Closing date for applications: 16th December at 12 noonSalary: £42,420 per annum Bring your organisational skills to the National Theatre and drive the production of video and image content, ensuring creative ideas are executed flawlessly.Working under the direction of the head of creative studio - video, to ensure the successful delivery of all production aspects associated with the work of the creative studio.&nbsp;The production manager, creative studio will lead on all areas of production in the preparation of, and on site for, video and image content produced by the creative studio; managing schedule and logistic details for shoots in coordination with creative studio producers and designers. This role helps set the benchmark for production standards, inspiring other members of the team and demonstrating best practice production.The creative studio works on content for the whole organisation, including but not limited to the marketing, learning, development, enterprises, press and directors office departments. The [roduction manager, creative studio will be involved in the communication from ideation to shoot and should ensure plans progress steadily through pre-production and production.The position would suit a seasoned production coordinator ready to step-up to a senior level, or a current production manager looking for a chance to expand their experience. Responsibilities<ul><li>To support the co-heads of the creative studio &nbsp;to ensure the successful delivery of all production aspects associated with the work of the creative studio</li><li>Managing all communications with external and internal crew on each project, ensuring plans progress steadily through pre-production and production</li><li>Ensuring each shoot location is safe and presentable place to work</li><li>Generating, managing and storing all production documents, including but not limited to call sheets, risk assessments, filming notifications, release forms, performer licenses, permits and location contracts as required on creative studio shoots</li><li>To manage the booking of freelance staff, locations and internal/external equipment for video and image production. &nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for communicating all production activity details and safety information</li><li>To complete contracts for creative studio photographers, directors of photography and all image and video crew</li><li>To complete all necessary health and safety documentation for video and image shoots and related production activity and act as on-sit safety lead, doing so in liaison with internal senior safety advisors ensuring all activity is adhering to best practice as legislation is updated</li><li>To coordinate budgets for video and image content and ensure all parties are informed of costs as they are incurred</li><li>Responsible for collating quotes, raising PO’s and processing invoices within each budget</li><li>To arrange production/planning meetings, including coordinating availability of internal staff and freelancers, booking rooms/video call details, and preparing documentation with support for the relevant creative studio producer</li><li>Foster a culture of safety and efficiency within the creative studio by guiding and leading safe production practices</li><li>Working alongside the head of creative studio – video to ensure all creative output of the creative studio is produced in the most cost-effective manner, whilst meeting health and safety standards and pushing the creative boundaries</li><li>To manage studio credit cards and complete monthly expenses</li><li>Working alongside the creative studio designers to coordinate photography licensing</li><li>Proactively suggest processes and systems that will improve efficiency in production practice of the creative studio</li><li>To keep abreast of the latest technologies, trends and updated legislation in production to ensure the studio is working to industry standard</li><li>Collaborate with head of content &amp; production and production manager in the digital department, to ensure production practices, health and safety knowledge and production documentation remain consistent across both departments</li><li>Work alongside the creative studio manager to ensure smooth scheduling and working practices across both design and video functions of the studio</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Extensive experience managing production activity for film or content production;&nbsp;including producing necessary related risk assessments and production schedules.</li><li>Excellent Health and Safety knowledge, up to date with current legislation relevant to the&nbsp;arts/entertainment industry</li><li>Understanding of working across a complex organisation, developing strong&nbsp;relationships with a range of different department</li><li>Proven ability to work under pressure to deliver multiple projects in a fast-paced&nbsp;environment, with a proactive approach to problem-solving</li><li>Proven ability to deliver best practice production for high concept creative work, to budget.</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Production manager, creative studio

Closing date for applications: 16th December at 12 noonSalary: £42,420 per annum Join the National Theatre and take the lead on producing imaginative moving image work that brings its stories to life across every platform.Working under the direction of the head of creative studio - video, to create materials for a wide range of National Theatre projects but primarily focused on working on production key art, moving image and campaign content. The senior producer will lead on moving image concept and execution, originating new ideas and assets, the span of which is extremely broad, including large campaigns, small bespoke videos for the National Theatre and it’s social channels. This role helps set the benchmark for creative thinking and execution, inspiring the other members of the team and demonstrating best practice design skills.The role means having overall responsibility for the execution of video projects – originating ideas, pitching right through to final delivery. This role has overall responsibility for the execution of video projects – originating ideas, big and small, pitching to creatives and running the process from pre-production through to final delivery. The role is for anyone who has a strong background in content production, enjoys and excels at being hands-on, has a collaborative mind-set and is confident to lead and direct people and projects. The position would suit a seasoned producer ready to step-up to a senior level, or a current senior producer looking for a chance to expand their creative opportunities. Responsibilities<ul><li>To produce brilliant creative ideas that have an integrated approach and work across all outputs and formats</li><li>To make strategic decisions, in collaboration with the co-head of creative studio - video, about the prioritisation and allocation of edit resources to ensure that all content produced is delivering on the National Theatre’s ambitious aims and objectives</li><li>Lead video projects from conception to execution, overseeing the development of campaign assets like moving images, documentaries, digital out of home, social paid and organic videos and brand videos for the National Theatre</li><li>To deliver challenging, entertaining and inspiring video content and ensure the creative studio team are able to successfully produce a range of content for different audiences</li><li>To produce creative outlines for content, within the scope of budget and timelines, and work with the theatre’s creative teams to deliver these concepts</li><li>To collaborate with designers in the creative studio to ensure show campaign identities across still and moving image are created in a cohesive and efficient manner, and that brand guidelines are adhered to across all video content</li><li>To ensure all teams relevant to projects are fully briefed and able to support the set-up, management and delivery of all videos.</li><li>Manage and appraise the work produced by the producer, assisting them in their professional growth and development</li><li>To develop and articulate the creative direction in alignment with the organisational ambitions and support the team to create content which realises this direction</li><li>To produce creative outlines for content, within the scope of budget and timelines, and work with the theatre’s creative teams to deliver these concepts</li><li>To support the creation of content that delivers to brief, and to lead and support teams to develop, steer and produce world-class content</li><li>To establish and maintain close and productive working relationships with departments across the organisation, including marketing, producing, casting, press, production, learning, digital and development</li><li>To concept, storyboard, script and visualise creative ideas ready to present clearly and persuasively to internal stakeholders</li><li>To contribute to the creative culture of the studio and inspire other members of the creative studio through setting best practice examples</li><li>To keep abreast of the latest technology and trends, and drive change when necessary</li><li>To undertake training as deemed necessary by the head of creative studio - video</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Extensive experience as a content producer or senior producer level with&nbsp;demonstrable experience either in-house or agency</li><li>The proven ability to come up with successful creative ideas, which help to deliver key&nbsp;campaign objectives in an engaging way</li><li>An understanding of how to create and deliver work for social channels as well as an&nbsp;excellent understanding of social optimisation</li><li>Proven leadership abilities, with the capacity to manage and mentor junior members of&nbsp;the studio</li><li>Demonstrable ability to think creatively and strategically about content and produce&nbsp;and/or oversee clear storyboard, script and concept documents</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Senior producer, creative studio

Closing date for applications: 16th December 2025Salary: £29,000-£34,000 pa depending on experience Are you an editor with a background in crime, thriller and horror publishing? Or an assistant editor looking for your next step?&nbsp;Bloomsbury Publishing’s Head of Zeus are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and collaborative editor to join the fiction team to help grow the publishing on Aries, our crime and thriller list. We’re looking for someone with a passion for the Head of Zeus ethos and either a track record in editing and publishing commercial crime and thriller fiction, either in print or digital, or an assistant editor with extensive experience working in this field. This is an opportunity for an ambitious and creative individual to help publish, and commission as necessary, within a respected imprint, home to multiple award-winners and Sunday Times bestsellers. Reporting to the Head of Zeus editorial director for Aries, fiction, the successful applicant will be a voracious reader, have strong relationships within the industry, show demonstrable market awareness, and will be keen to seek out new publishing opportunities. The chosen candidate will have a clear vision for publishing books on the Aries imprint – either inherited or acquired – based on market experience, and how they would complement the list as a whole as well as exhibiting the skills and enthusiasm needed to bring colleagues, both in the home and international markets, with you on that journey.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Managing ongoing existing publishing for a range of current Aries authors, shaping and strategising their publishing going forward</li><li>Considering submissions with scope for acquisition going forward</li><li>Building strong relationships internally with the wider stakeholders in production, sales, marketing and publicity</li><li>Managing relationships with new and existing authors and agents with diplomacy and excellent author care</li><li>Demonstrating strong market awareness of the current market and using this to inform your publishing, both inherited and newly acquired.</li><li>Working collaboratively with the editorial director, Aries, and the publishing director and the wider editorial team to develop new ideas and opportunities for growth</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Demonstrated editorial experience in crime and thriller publishing; experience with horror genre desirable</li><li>Publishing vision: A proactive publisher and acquirer; interested in developing IP</li><li>Passionate: An avid consumer of crime and thriller fiction</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Excellent proofreading and copy-editing skills</li><li>Energetic and energising: Able to inspire internal colleagues</li><li>IT literate, understands how technology can enhance publishing</li><li>Organised and excellent at prioritising tasks</li><li>Articulate, an excellent copywriter</li><li>Strong visual sense (confident briefing covers and communicating vision for positioning)</li><li>A willingness to develop skills in relation to contractual negotiations, auctions, etc.</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is full-time and permanent. The role is based at our London office <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=801b366342af44fea3fe86be6ae483f4af73a64fae2a5a0ffaa2f25a7ba09d93JmltdHM9MTc2MzUxMDQwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=3f0cb080-353a-6b14-07b8-a57b34596ade&amp;u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MH5-RW1iZWRkZWR-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9SGVhZCUyMG9mJTIwWmV1cyZzcz15cGlkLllORDNEMTlCMzJERDY5MDdBMyZwcG9pcz01MS41Mjc2MTg0MDgyMDMxMjVfLTAuMTA4Mzg2ODk2NTUwNjU1MzZfSGVhZCUyMG9mJTIwWmV1c19ZTkQzRDE5QjMyREQ2OTA3QTN-JmNwPTUxLjUyNzYxOH4tMC4xMDgzODcmdj0yJnNWPTEmRk9STT1NUFNSUEw&amp;ntb=1" target="_blank">5-8 Hardwick St, London EC1R 4RG</a> on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV (Word or PDF format only) and answer the applications questions via our website&nbsp;detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Tuesday 16th 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:Working Pattern<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 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>Learning &amp; Development - 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

Editor, Aries - Head of Zeus fiction

Closing date for applications: 10th December 2025Salary: Up to £38,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will 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, experienced marketing manager to join the Hachette Children’s Group multi-award-winning marketing team.&nbsp;Hachette Children's Group is one of the UK's largest children's publishers, our mission is to make it easy for children and young people everywhere to access books and see themselves reflected. We aim to maximise our readers' life chances by inspiring a lifelong love of reading, publishing books for every stage of their journey to adulthood from Enid Blyton to Alice Oseman's Heartstopper.Hachette Children's Group is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingThis is a strategic and hands-on campaign role covering the full marketing mix, including trade sell-in, on and offline advertising, content creation, partnerships, eCRM (electronic customer relationship management), POS (point of sale) and more. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a broad range of campaigns across our list, right through from picture books to young adult (YA) and including new launches, backlist and ongoing brands. Alongside this, you will lead on business to business (B2B) communications with the book trade, including managing our direct-to-bookseller channel Hachette Children’s Scoop.We offer a creative environment within an enthusiastic and collaborative team. There is significant opportunity for professional development within the role and, as part of Hachette, you will benefit from an extensive training library and development schemes such as mentoring. Who we are looking for<ul><li>The successful candidate will have significant proven marketing experience, ideally within or relevant to the children’s book industry</li><li>Demonstrable creative ability is vital, paired with commercial awareness and a firm focus on return on investment (ROI)</li><li>You should be confident using digital tools, with a flair for harnessing social media and securing partnerships, an excellent copywriter, confident project manager and first-rate communicator</li><li>Resourceful and motivated, you will be buzzing with ideas and the knowledge of how to translate them into action, and juggle multiple projects with initiative and efficiency</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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Marketing manager

Closing date for applications: 12th December 2025Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 p.a. Use your organisational skills to support standout events that engage audiences across the performing arts and publishing industries.The Stage Media Company Ltd, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Stage and The Bookseller. Both The Stage and The Bookseller are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews/interviews and insightful features.The events co-ordinator is responsible for supporting the impeccable development, production and marketing of our vibrant&nbsp;events portfolio. At The Stage Media Company, events are a key revenue stream and a means through which we communicate to, and learn from, our audience. Working with the head of events, the events co-ordinator is responsible for delivering fantastic events that embody the quality and brand values that The Stage Media Company stands for. ResponsibilitiesEvent production<ul><li>Support the delivery of live and digital events in collaboration with internal teams including sales, editorial and marketing.</li><li>Source suppliers including physical materials, location, food and beverage and creatives.</li><li>Coordinate logistics including schedules, speakers, judges, performers, photographers, décor and staffing.</li><li>Support on-the-day management and co-ordination for events including setup, registration and troubleshooting.</li><li>Complete administration as required to a high standard&nbsp;to facilitate the planning and delivery of events.</li><li>Research internal and external requirements for events and ensure all co-ordination is effectively communicated throughout the business.</li><li>Measure the impact of events on the intended audience, report on the outcomes, and provide ideas and solutions for improvement.</li><li>Work to specific budgets and manage all invoicing and accounts.</li><li>Maintain event documentation and databases such as distribution lists, guest and delegate lists, vendor contacts, and schedules of the day.</li><li>Support meeting co-ordination, site visits, rehearsals, and technical run-throughs.</li></ul>Event branding, marketing &amp; press<ul><li>Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to deliver strong event branding and creative materials.</li><li>Support the production of print and online materials for all events, including designs for internal and external publications, social media and banner advertising.</li><li>Help deliver maximum exposure for advertisers and sponsors while maintaining brand values.</li><li>Support content creation and management of online event webpages and properties.</li><li>Ensure list management and developing relevant data within GDPR guidelines.</li><li>Support the press strategy and the development of strong relationships with relevant media outlets and journalists.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively, handling multiple projects and deadlines.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Excellent proficiency with digital tools and systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM systems, CMS platforms).</li><li>Proven experience in event coordination, live events, awards production, or a marketing/press environment (desirable).</li><li>Highly organised, efficient, and able to remain calm under pressure.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and event requirements.</li><li>Proactive, with a strong sense of initiative and ownership.</li><li>able to prioritise competing demands and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Personable, professional, and team-oriented, with strong relationship-building skills.</li><li>A self-starter committed to high standards and ongoing professional development.</li><li>Passionate about the theatre and the book publishing&nbsp;industry.</li><li>Willing to strive for continued growth and personal learning.</li></ul>This list is non-exhaustive and may be amended from time to time depending on the requirements of the role. Additional informationNormal working hours are 9am - 5pm, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on the other day.Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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