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Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 1st December 2025Role: Full-time / permanent&nbsp;Salary: £28,249 - £37,212 (depending on experience)Location: Wolverhampton &nbsp;Shape the look and feel of books that children will treasure.... Usborne is seeking a creative designer to join our Wolverhampton studio, where every day brings a new challenge and a new idea.Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling That’s not my… series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Holly Bourne and Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé – with everything from Magic Painting to Politics for Beginners in between. &nbsp;You can see our books here at&nbsp;<a href="https://usborne.com/gb/" target="_blank">usborne.com</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.You will be part of a team of writer/editors and designers in our Wolverhampton office who create a wide variety of books including sticker books, puzzle books, activity books, sound books, reference books, and jigsaws. You can see some of the books our team create here:<ul><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/wipe-clean-easter-activities-9781801319164" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/wipe-clean-easter-activities-9781801319164</a></li><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/big-activity-book-dinosaurs-9781836041177" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/big-activity-book-dinosaurs-9781836041177</a></li><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-scratch-activities-under-the-sea-9781805076964" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-scratch-activities-under-the-sea-9781805076964</a></li></ul>As a designer no two days will be the same. You will get to engage your creative skills working with talented writers and fantastic artists, from thinking up new novelty and sticker books, working out books with peep through holes or ingenious flaps or maybe creating activities to help young children learn to read and write. You will be working on an amazing range of imaginative books, with design that makes books jump off the shelf and make people want to read them.We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and creative designer, with strong drawing skills, a flair for design, typography, illustration and most importantly a passion for creativity. You will need to work well under your own direction and with a creative team, developing eye-catching, fascinating books. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceYou may have just graduated from your studies in a design-led course, or you may have a couple of years of experience in a similar design role but be looking for the next step in your career.&nbsp;Whichever it is, you must have a good working knowledge of Adobe CC - InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and have a passion for great design.Our department is a busy one so the ability to juggle projects, communicate well within and outside of the team and be able to adapt to changes in direction is a must. &nbsp;Location and BenefitsThis role is based in our Wolverhampton office and we work a 35-hour working week, where after a successful initial induction period (where we require new staff to work in the office for 4 days per week) we then operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, which optimises our opportunities for creative collaboration and contact with our colleagues.Please note: We cannot consider applications from designers who are unable to work from the office as we have outlined.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement increasing with service to 30 days after 5 years.</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured and Mental Health First Aiders.</li><li>Healthcare Cashback scheme.</li><li>Virtual GP service.</li><li>Enhanced Family Friendly benefits.</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day.</li><li>Rewards and Discount services and shopping.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books.</li></ul> &nbsp;Recruitment ProcessWe are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to permanently live and work in the UK at the point of application.You will be asked to submit selected examples of your work as PDF's via email as part of the selection process (full instructions given). We anticipate asking shortlisted candidates to complete a design spec in advance of first interviews (to be held in person). We will invite candidates to complete a spec as we receive suitable applications. Following this a final task and interview will take place.This position is being readvertised. Candidates who have previously applied for this role earlier in the year (during September or October), or who have applied for any position within our Wolverhampton office in the past 12 months, will not be eligible for consideration at this time.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in PublishingPlease include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.AI notice: The use of AI has become more prevalent in recruitment application answers and content and whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, we'd like to see your original ideas and creativity in your portfolio, not work that has been generated by an AI tool.&nbsp;

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Non-Fiction Children's book designer - Wolverhampton

Closing date: 30th November at 11.59pmSalary: £33,000 per annumLive information session: 14th November at 1-2pm &nbsp;We are currently looking for an assistant producer to join our Public Programming team on a full time, permanent basis.Southbank Centre, the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction, is at the heart of London’s cultural life. Spanning 11 acres, this iconic venue offers a diverse range of great art and culture, bringing people together through unforgettable experiences.The Public Programming team is central in Southbank Centre’s mission to be a place where as many people as possible can come together to experience art and culture. The team leads a year-round programme of events, workshops and projects designed to engage and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. As an Assistant Producer, you will be responsible for delivering efficient project-to-project support to the Public Programming team, directly contributing to the successful planning and production of diverse projects and events.If you wish to learn more about this role please download the job description from our Careers page (via the Apply button) and please come along to our Assistant Producer Information Session which will be held on Google Meet on 14 November 2025 from 1pm to 2pm.The session will be an opportunity to learn more about the role or to ask any questions before submitting an application. Please register your interest <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZmXrFAIvlflr4y37u-TFe9tAzH60Ix2MfT9sQxfqeDeA6qA/viewform?usp=publish-editor" target="_blank">here </a>to attend the Information Session. &nbsp; &nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>To assist members of the Public Programming team on individual projects as allocated by the Head of Public Programming. &nbsp;</li><li>To carry out all necessary aspects of project management such as arranging meetings, project planning with artists, following up appropriate action points, booking rooms, making travel arrangements, offering fees and financial processing, drafting and issuing contracts, planning and conducting evaluations and risk assessments, collating data. &nbsp;</li><li>To run the day to day management and tracking of project budgets with the support of the relevant Public Programme Producer or Festival Producer.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>To work closely with other internal Southbank Centre teams to assess feasibility and practical delivery of all projects, ensuring information is shared across departments in a timely manner and recorded properly on internal systems, to ensure the smooth handover of projects, events and productions to the Event Management, Production and other delivery teams. &nbsp;</li><li>To foster positive relationships with artists and facilitators, undertaking meetings to discuss ideas for projects and supporting them to make their best work.</li></ul> &nbsp;Skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Has high accuracy and attention to detail in work produced. &nbsp;</li><li>Is well organised and able to multitask and prioritise, when working on multiple projects at once, with strong time management skills. &nbsp;</li><li>Is able to work well and communicate with a wide range of people, with tact and diplomacy. &nbsp;</li><li>Has a demonstrable interest in arts and culture that have a focus on collaborative and participatory practice. &nbsp;</li><li>Has a flexible, creative approach to work and problem-solving, and can stay calm under pressure.</li></ul> Please download the Job Description from our Careers page for a full overview of this role's responsibilities via the Apply button. &nbsp;BenefitsAs well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting&nbsp; sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:​​​​​​​<ul><li>A min 5%&nbsp; pension contribution (going up to 8% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay</li><li>Enhanced family leave benefits</li><li>Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors</li><li>Staff ticket offers for SC events</li><li>Free entry to Hayward Gallery</li><li>Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations</li><li>Free staff yoga&nbsp;</li></ul>Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered. Need reasonable adjustments? Please <a href="mailto:peopleteam@southbankcentre.co.uk" target="_blank">contact us</a> so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Southbank Centre

Assistant producer

Closing date for applications: 19th November 2025Salary: Up to £65k dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: LondonContract: Permanent &nbsp;Lead the next chapter of Changing the Story, Hachette UK’s award-winning DEI strategy, and shape how one of the UK’s biggest publishers reflects the readers it serves.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.Hachette UK is part of&nbsp;Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. &nbsp;What you'll be doingOur mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity and in order to serve the diversity of readers around the world, it’s imperative that our people and publishing are fully reflective of this diverse readership.Nearly ten years ago, we created ‘Changing the Story’, a programme of strategic policies, cultural initiatives and progressive partnerships to put diversity at the heart of everything we do. It is now one of the four pillars of our business strategy (the others being Owner Mentality, Understanding Consumers and Growth Mindset) and something that everyone who works at Hachette UK is involved in from the day they join.Changing the Story (CtS) has three strands:Our People - Building a talented staff base that is representative of all readers and a culture in which everyone can thrive in their role whilst being themselves.Our Publishing - Building an author base and publishing output that reaches more readers by representing all readers and telling stories with inclusion at their core.Our Partnerships and Publicity - Celebrating the best of CtS internally and externally to build our employer brand and developing charitable partnerships to improve access to books and life-changing reading skills for under-served communities.As Head of Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion (DEI) you will sit at the heart of Hachette UK and primarily support the people strand of CtS, while also being actively involved across the publishing and partnerships &amp; publicity strands.<ul><li>You’ll set the CtS agenda in the UK that reflects the needs of our business, with input from the Group HR Director, Senior VP of DE&amp;I, CtS board and your own knowledge of DE&amp;I trends.</li><li>You will lead a team of Network Chairs and support our employee networks, including maintaining the governance model, managing co-chair selection, ensuring their goals are aligned to our mission and the broader people agenda, amplifying their work, and dealing with any issues.</li><li>You’ll create and publish our annual pay gap reports and in turn work in partnership with our HR team, the CtS Board and employee networks to create well rounded DE&amp;I action plans that address pay gap findings, recruitment and progression insights and identify when we need to improve representation of groups where we don’t reflect all readers and available talent.</li><li>You’ll network widely and create and nurture partnerships with organisations who build and support communities of underrepresented groups to spread the word about publishing and the opportunities at Hachette including Business in the Community, Creative Access, The Black Writers Guild and more.</li><li>You’ll help shape and deliver our annual Changing the Story Festival, working with colleagues and employee networks to develop inspiring programming that reflects our DE&amp;I priorities, showcases diverse voices, and engages employees across the business.</li><li>You’ll propose, consult on and draft policies to enable our culture and promote inclusion and wellbeing and support external accreditations and partnerships.</li><li>You’ll manage and be responsible for the Changing the Story budget ensuring we get the best value for money possible.</li><li>You’ll work with our talent acquisition team on our recruitment policy and infrastructure that supports our accreditations and partnerships and helps build recruitment practices to attract a broad range of candidates and hire people across all roles who better represent all readers.</li><li>You’ll benchmark our people practices and amplify the work of our employee networks by entering awards and listings, and you’ll represent Hachette UK at diversity, equity and inclusion events.</li><li>You’ll work to ensure our Respect &amp; Inclusion policy is embedded throughout the company by advising and supporting staff and managers on any issues with empathy and sensitivity in partnership with the HR team.</li><li>You’ll also source and create training programmes to build empathy, respect and inclusion such as our Inclusive Leaders and Everyday Inclusion training with support from your Learning and Development colleagues.</li><li>You’ll work closely with our Communications team to amplify the activity of our networks and promote and celebrate their work internally and externally.</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You’re experienced in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion with a successful track record of high impact change that you have led.</li><li>You have a growth and commercial mindset, and like being at the forefront of initiating and leading change.</li><li>You use data and insights to shape strategy, influence stakeholders, and measure impact—translating numbers into clear actions that drive meaningful progress.</li><li>You have a well-established network, and have experience of building and maintaining external stakeholder relationships.</li><li>You have the ability to be immersed in the business, are close to the "pulse" of the employees and Senior Management Team to ensure a high level of engagement and insight.</li><li>You’re an influencer with an ability to challenge and persuade stakeholders with different perspectives – bringing the right information and presentation style for the audience.</li><li>You have experience of working and building strong relationships with Board level management. You build trust quickly, are a credible, proactive professional with excellent judgement and the ability to inspire confidence in others.</li><li>You’re comfortable shifting between hands on and strategic tasks and able to work autonomously and in an agile way - comfortable with both pace and ambiguity. You have the ability to prioritise and handle ever changing and conflicting workload priorities.</li><li>You’re highly organised, remaining calm under pressure.</li><li>You’re proactive, solutions focused, and a pragmatic problem solver, identifying issues and proposing solutions beyond policy and process.</li><li>You’re a proficient copywriter, who understands the power of language to drive change.</li><li>You are proficient with numbers and at interpreting statistics.</li><li>You demonstrate experience of role modelling and championing a company’s mission and values.</li></ul> &nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. &nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Closing date for applications: Sunday 23rd November 11pmInterviews: Chosen applicants will be invited to interview by 28th November.&nbsp; &nbsp;Magna Studios is looking for a Production and Department Assistant to join our Commercials and Music Video team in our London office.&nbsp;An opportunity to work at the centre of a growing team and develop a variety of skills in a dynamic environment with world class talent, we are looking for a candidate with at least one year of experience as a Runner, Production Assistant or Production Company Office Assistant with a demonstrable interest in filmmaking and production, ideally with the ambition to working their way up to Producer.To apply, please send a cover note outlining your experience, interests and ambition no longer than one page along with your CV to the email address found via the apply button. &nbsp;&nbsp;Production responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Liaising with crew and suppliers</li><li>Building decks (storyboards, mood boards, casting etc)</li><li>Organising travel</li><li>Preparing call sheets</li><li>Processing invoices</li><li>Float reconciliation</li><li>Attending shoots to support Producer and Production Manager&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Department responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Office management</li><li>Organising meetings and events</li><li>Coordination of diaries</li><li>Managing digital filing systems</li><li>Reconciling expenses</li><li>Booking travel</li><li>Onboarding freelancers</li><li>Submitting award entries</li><li>Keeping abreast of emerging talent</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>High attention to detail</li><li>Ability to multi-task across various projects</li><li>Excellent time management</li><li>Proactive mindset</li><li>Clear communication and a professional manner</li><li>Enthusiasm to learn</li><li>Good problem solving</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace</li></ul> &nbsp;Employment notes:<ul><li>Start date – January 6th</li><li>Competitive salary based on experience</li><li>25 days annual holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Pension</li><li>Office days Monday to Thursday. Friday are work from home&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;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.

Magna Studios

Production and department assistant

Closing date for applications: 10am on Monday 24 NovemberContract: Permanent, Full TimeSalary: £33,000 per annumWorking Hours: Due to the nature of the role you will be required to work some weekday evenings on a regular basis and very occasionally on the weekend. A TOIL system is in operation.Round one Interviews: Week commencing 1 DecemberRound two Interviews: Week commencing 8 December &nbsp;&nbsp;Join the Donmar Warehouse as Development Events Manager and take the lead on delivering high-profile fundraising events that power bold, world-class theatre.The Donmar has an exceptional ability to raise private funds, and the vital importance of fundraising is recognised across the organisation and embedded in the overall strategy. Each year we raise around half our income through fundraising from a varied number of sources, with corporate income representing around a third of the fundraised income. The Development team is led by the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, and comprises 11 people. &nbsp;Purpose of the roleThe Development Events Manager will be responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of all development events at the Donmar Warehouse, working alongside the Head of Trusts and Events and with support from the Events Administrator. &nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of leading, managing and delivering events and strong project management skills.</li><li>They will have excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to proactively work on their own initiative as well as in a team, with very strong attention to detail.</li><li>They will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and to leading multiple events simultaneously.</li></ul>We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.

Donmar Warehouse

Development events manager

Closing date for applications: 20th November 2025Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: Sheffield or LondonContract: Permanent&nbsp; We have an exciting opportunity for a head of sales to join the John Murray Press Sales team.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.John Murray Press is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK. After almost 10 years of continuous growth, the addition of several exciting new imprints, as well as the integration of Quercus, we have a rare opportunity to join our Sales team.&nbsp;We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious and excited about discovering and nurturing new voices that can shape and shake our world. We are home to an impressive range of bestselling and prize-winning books from exciting literary debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, and thought-provoking non-fiction with a global outlook on history, economics, science and philosophy. Our authors include Billy Connolly, Miriam Margolyes, Ken Follet, Mick Herron, Matthew Syed, Stephen Hawking, Bear Grylls, Jen Sincero, Jonathan Freedland and Susie Dent, to name but a few. In this role you will working leading the Specialist Sales Team to achieve ambitious growth and profit targets.&nbsp; &nbsp;Who we are looking forReporting to the Sales Director, this is a senior role responsible for Specialist Non-Fiction lists, including: Jessica Kingsley Publishing, Sheldon Press, Hodder Faith, Laurence King, JM Business, JM Languages, JM Learning. In this role, you will oversee the UK and International sales of these lists, and work with the Sales Director and other key stake holders including the MD, editors, Group Sales contacts. You responsible for setting and exceeding ambitious sales budgets and profit targets. In addition, you will be involved in all aspects of the publishing process, from acquisitions, to covers, to print sign-off. You will also oversee the management of two direct reports and be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. &nbsp;The right candidate will have direct experience of selling specialist or academic lists, and a strong knowledge of these markets. You will need strong analytical skills, be able to work well under pressure, and have a natural ability to build relationships with senior internal colleagues and external customers.This is an important role leading the sales strategy for the highly profitable Specialist lists. The right candidate will be at the heart of the publishing process, and be a senior, influential voice. The role includes management of two direct reports, including a Sales Executive and Sales Manager.&nbsp; &nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>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>This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. &nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Head of sales

Closing date for applications: 26th November 2025 at 5.00pm&nbsp;Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 FTE&nbsp;Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working available)&nbsp;Location: Hybrid, to include two days per week in the office across two Creative Access sites in Camden and White City, London; and ad hoc early evening events.&nbsp;Interviews: w/c 1st December 2025Start date:  January 2026&nbsp; Help shape the future of the creative industries by supporting us in opening doors for under-represented talent across the UK.&nbsp;The opportunities board coordinator is a key role at Creative Access, supporting the smooth running and continued growth of our online opportunities board. Working closely with the opportunities board manager and the wider Access team, you’ll ensure every listing on our board is inclusive, accessible and impactful — helping employers reach diverse talent and our communities discover meaningful paid work.&nbsp;You’ll liaise daily with employer partners, support candidates, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to maximise the reach and visibility of our listings. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who’s passionate about equity and inclusion in the workplace, and keen to build experience in partnerships, content and project coordination within the creative industries.&nbsp; Responsibilities&nbsp;Listings support&nbsp;<ul><li>Monitor the listings inbox, responding to employer and candidate queries promptly and professionally</li><li>Copy edit and upload new opportunities, ensuring all listings meet Creative Access’ inclusive recruitment standards</li><li>Troubleshoot issues for candidates and employers, escalating technical matters when needed</li><li>Identify and suggest opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency</li><li>Track board activity, including bundles usage and competitor insights, and report findings to the wider team</li></ul>Employer and candidate engagement&nbsp;<ul><li>Act as a first point of contact for opportunities board users, offering guidance on inclusive job descriptions and best practice</li><li>Work with the opportunities board manager to produce newsletters, weekly roundups and promotional campaigns for employer partners</li><li>Support candidates by ensuring listings are accessible, relevant and easy to navigate</li></ul>Collaboration and communication&nbsp;<ul><li>Work closely with the communications and outreach teams to promote success stories, highlight live roles and share sector opportunities across Creative Access channels</li><li>Collaborate with the outreach team to ensure suitable opportunities are shared with target communities, maximising reach and engagement</li><li>Support the wider recruitment functions on an ad hoc basis when required including answering candidate queries and reading applications</li></ul>Monitoring and reporting&nbsp;<ul><li>Support the opportunities board manager in preparing reports and insights on listings performance and impact</li><li>Contribute to internal reports with data and success stories</li></ul>&nbsp; Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;Essential&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience in an administrative, coordination or customer-facing role</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail</li><li>Confident using digital tools (CRM systems, Excel, CMS or similar)</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Collaborative and adaptable working style</li><li>A genuine interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and in the creative industries</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience working with employer partners or in recruitment, HR or programme coordination</li><li>Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce or similar)</li><li>Knowledge of inclusive recruitment practice and accessibility standards</li><li>Experience in a creative, cultural or not-for-profit environment</li></ul>&nbsp; To apply&nbsp;<ul><li>Upload your CV and a one-page tailored cover letter as a single document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you will not be able to amend your application, so please proof-read carefully</li><li>If you have any questions about this role, please email: <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, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.&nbsp;

Creative Access

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Opportunities coordinator

Closing date for applications: 19th November 2025Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 depending on experienceReporting to: Managing directorLocation: London WC1, the role is primarily office based with some flexibilityHours:&nbsp; Full time, 9am – 5pm with occasional overtime, and weekend and evening work to attend fairs and conferences Bring your creativity and marketing skills to a leading arts magazine, promoting content, driving engagement and supporting campaigns that connect readers with exciting ideas in arts and culture.The Burlington Magazine is one of the world’s leading art publications, published without interruption since 1903. Each monthly issue is devoted to art of all ages and media, with richly illustrated articles presenting significant discoveries and fresh interpretations. A not-for-profit enterprise, our purpose is to support and promote new research. Our online archive is an unrivalled resource, and this is complemented by collaborations with major collections, writing prizes, lectures and scholarships.We are looking for a marketing and advertising executive to join our dedicated and friendly team in Bloomsbury WC1 and&nbsp;manage our social media&nbsp;and newsletter programmes and website content updates. The role also supports the commercial team in delivering marketing and subscriptions campaigns, paid social advertising, and other commercial initiatives. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage day to day content scheduling and engagement with Burlington’s social media communities</li><li>Work with marketing and readership manager, assisting with subscription campaigns, leading on books and prizes campaigns</li><li>Responsible for newsletter programme, including The Burlington Magazine, Burlington Contemporary and advertising newsletters</li><li>Manage and update adverts and content on website using the information management system (IMS) and content management system (CMS)</li></ul>Marketing &amp; readership<ul><li>Manage day to day social media content using scheduling tools</li><li>Responsible for newsletter and email marketing using Mailchimp</li><li>Create paid social advertising using Meta ads manager and analyse results</li><li>Cover the marketing and readership manager when absent as primary contact for subscription services provider, generating reports as required</li><li>Assist the marketing and readership manager and lead campaigns where appropriate</li><li>Provide social media analytics for board meetings and campaign reports</li><li>Create and manage Burlington merchandise</li><li>Arrange promotional partnerships with aligned institutions for monthly issues and support marketing and readership manager with exchange advertising arrangements</li><li>Analyse and report on results internally and to institutional partners using GA4</li><li>Maintain promotional, marketing and other related databases, as required</li></ul>Advertising &amp; partnerships<ul><li>Build and send advertising newsletters for each upcoming issue</li><li>Provide advertising rate card and answer advertising queries as required</li><li>Assist the head of partnerships with upkeep and maintenance of advertising database on Filemaker</li><li>Assist the head of partnerships with events, fairs and conferences, and attend as required</li><li>Attend client meetings, liaise with galleries as required</li></ul>Other duties<ul><li>Update adverts and content on website using IMS and CMS</li><li>Provide reception and telephone cover in the absence of the office administrator</li><li>Assist the head of commercial design and production as required, chasing up advertising copy and assist with contract publication activity</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Experience using: social media scheduling tools (e.g. Later), email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp), Meta Ads Manager and Google Analytics 4</li><li>Educated to degree level, marketing or publishing degree (or MA) preferred</li><li>Proven marketing experience</li><li>High level of proficiency in written English (to publishing standard in spelling and grammar)</li><li>An interest in art history desirable, but not essential</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Burlington Magazine

Marketing and advertising executive

Closing date for applications: 24th November 2025 at 12.00pmSalary: £45,000 Bring your excellent administrative skills and diary management experience to the National Theatre and support senior staff at the heart of fundraising.The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home.The executive assistant to the chief development officer and the director of development (EA to CDO and DoD) will provide proactive senior-level support within a busy office and theatre environment. ResponsibilitiesThe EA to CDO and DoD will support the chief development officer (CDO) and the director of development (DoD) in delivering their roles efficiently and effectively, focusing on comprehensive inbox and diary management to ensure strategic prioritisation of commitments. They will source and/or draft briefings as needed for donor meetings and events and ensure prompt and sensitive follow-up is carried out. As an engaged and diplomatic communicator, they would act as first point of contact for all matters relating to the CDO and DoD, working in partnership with colleagues in the development team, and more widely across the organisation. They will understand the nuances of the external relationships the CDO and DoD hold to enable co-ordination of supporter correspondence on the CDO and DoD’s behalf, ensuring that conversations progress sensitively and at pace. The role also manages the co-ordination and communication with the development board and other fundraising committees. Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Significant experience in an assistant role, including complex diary and inbox management.</li><li>A positive disposition, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal confidently with a wide range of internal and external contacts.</li><li>Skilled multi-tasker - both independently and within a team - with ability to adjust to varied deadlines and work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines.</li><li>Substantial experience in a dynamic, busy environment, preferably in the fundraising sector.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Executive assistant to the chief development officer and the director of development

Closing date for applications: 23 November 2025Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 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 Step behind the scenes of a publishing powerhouse, drafting and negotiating the contracts that bring bestselling stories and fresh voices to life.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Little, Brown's identity is personified by innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doingReporting to the senior manager, contracts &amp; business affairs, the successful candidate will work across Little, Brown Book Group (LBBG), working closely with their colleagues in the LBBG contracts team providing support including:&nbsp;<ul><li>Ensure contracts are drafted and negotiated to high standards working within company policy and KPIs</li><li>Advise editorial and publishing teams on contractual elements of acquisitions</li><li>Draft and review contracts, and negotiate amendments as needed</li><li>Draft, check and amend other contractual paperwork, including addenda, novations, reversions and cancellations</li><li>Handle internal and external contract queries</li><li>Take part in IP creation projects in an advisory role</li><li>Assist in training and developing junior colleagues in the team, including potential line management</li><li>Build and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the contracts &amp; business affairs department, Little, Brown Book Group, and other relevant HUK teams</li></ul>The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required. Who we are looking for<ul><li>Proven experience in contracts (or business affairs/legal) in the publishing, media or entertainment sectors</li><li>Advanced drafting skills</li><li>Ability to conduct effective negotiations</li><li>Thorough understanding of copyright and contract law; relevant knowledge of other intellectual property law&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;trademarks.</li><li>Advanced&nbsp;skills&nbsp;in Microsoft Office 365</li><li>Knowledge of, or aptitude for, relevant applications/systems</li><li>Commercial awareness and financial literacy</li><li>Ability to communicate and build positive working relationship with contacts at all levels&nbsp;</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.

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