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Closing date for applications: 22nd May 2024Term:  Full-time (35 hours/week) permanent positionSalary: £56,500 - £65,000 Bloomsbury Digital Resources is looking for a Digital Portfolio Director to lead the vision, direction and strategy for our portfolio of award-winning digital products in humanities and social sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for and a proven track record in creating and managing digital products for the higher education market to manage a portfolio of products including our platforms in history, theology and religion, philosophy, education and sports science. You will be an experienced content acquisitions person and a positive, proactive self-starter with strong creative vision and an ability to work with stakeholders both within and outside the business. The role is part of the Digital Editorial team, reports into the Academic Publishing Director and is responsible for managing a team of three (one direct report).Bloomsbury Digital Resources is committed to serving a global community of students, scholars, instructors, and librarians by providing creative online research and learning environments that deliver excellence and originality. Whether it be critical texts, learning materials, or the latest in video and audio resources, we are committed to enhancing the research experience with innovative, engaging, and dynamic digital resources of the highest quality.Bloomsbury offers a collegial working environment, with a dedicated and enthusiastic team committed to excellence and innovation. The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).  Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and Thursday  Responsibilities<ul><li>Leading the products and teams that comprise the portfolio</li><li>Reviewing portfolio performance and actioning initiatives to increase performance, where needed, to hit agreed profitability and revenue targets</li><li>Business justifications for third party partnerships resulting in large scale digital resources and presentation to internal stakeholders</li><li>Contracting / developing products to a pre-agreed acquisitions revenue target per annum to ensure delivery to plan</li><li>Working with team members to brainstorm ideas for products within the portfolio </li><li>When required, serving as digital editorial lead on products produced from internal Bloomsbury IP</li><li>Managing market research, overseeing, writing and presenting business plans for product concepts</li><li>Once signed off, working with BDR product staff to schedule key deliverables in light of overall launch requirements</li><li>Researching and strategically targeting content providers for partnership opportunities, maintaining an ongoing list of leads</li><li>Pitching to IP holders, underscoring the value of a Bloomsbury partnership </li><li>Where appropriate, responding to tenders for hosting IP </li><li>Contract negotiation and relationship building with external partners</li><li>Participating in all phases of the product life cycle, with decision-making authority on issues regarding the portfolio</li><li>Keeping on top of and reporting back on competitor activity to ensure we remain innovative</li><li>Line managing staff, as required</li><li>Representing Bloomsbury at conferences and key library events, as required  </li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>The ability to conceive of large-scale projects that excite and engage end users and create profile for Bloomsbury as we scale our business</li><li>Solid, demonstrable commercial nous, including the ability to think big and deliver on vision, and also on annual revenue targets while remaining within budget</li><li>The ability to set high-level portfolio strategy and communicate that to team members and stakeholders across the business</li><li>Solid experience in academic publishing, with a demonstrable track record of successfully advancing large-scale products – ideally from partnerships, and ideally digital</li><li>A track record of successful content acquisition, via licensing and/or commissioning</li><li>Self-starter, focused on the competitive landscape, who thrives on winning business and moving new ideas and products forward</li><li>Good interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Drive, determination and commercial creativity</li><li>A demonstrable ability to work well with others to advance common goals</li><li>A successful track record of working with partners / third party content providers and managing third-party relationships on an ongoing basis to ensure success </li><li>A demonstrable understanding of the value of the editorial process to product success</li><li>A track record of meeting targets and deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of emerging trends and issues in the academic marketplace, in particular in relation to digital products and library sales  </li></ul>To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the Apply button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 22nd May 2024.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.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.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Digital portfolio director, Humanities & Social Sciences

Closing date: 29th May 2024Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000Contract: The role is a full-time permanent position We are looking for an experienced recruitment professional to join us as we strive to elevate the recruitment function to the next level.Sitting within the People and Engagement, the recruitment team is committed to finding the right person for the right role at the right time, and strives to provide a comprehensive, warm, friendly and accessible recruitment journey for all.Reporting to the HR Manager, the Recruitment Advisor will support the UK business in managing the end-to-end recruitment process. The role will contribute towards several initiatives to enhance the recruitment offering to meet the business objectives of welcoming and recruiting applicants from all backgrounds and identities, enabling Bloomsbury and the global publishing industry to be shaped and enhanced by diverse voices that reflect our culture and society. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrated proven 360 recruitment experience</li><li>Recruitment CMS or ATS experience and knowledge</li><li>Solid stakeholder relationship management skills</li><li>Good organisational skills, prioritise workload, attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Able to work autonomously</li><li>Knowledge of employment law and recruitment practices</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Able to maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring that personal details are, recorded and stored as appropriate, and in line with data protection.</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 29th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.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.

Recruitment advisor

Salary: £28k per annum, dependent on experience Contract: Permanent, full-time, subject to a probationary period of 6 months Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week including breaks. Evening and weekend work is expected for this role with no overtime payment.Deadline: Wednesday 29th May 2024, 10am Interviews: w/c 3 and 10 June 2024 The executive assistant is a new role created to support with the growth of the OT. They will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Joint CEOs as well as managing the office administration across the building’s busy offices.The Joint CEOs (Artistic and Executive Directors) of the OT work long hours in a sector that demands evening and weekend working, especially in leading a mid-scale organisation that punches above its weight. They manage several senior staff directly, interface extensively with stakeholders, and cultivate relationships across the UK theatre sector. With a major capital project approaching, and the Artistic Director regularly in rehearsals, we are now looking for a hardworking, efficient and empathetic Executive Assistant to free up capacity, streamline processes and maintain great relationships inside and outside the OT. Additionally, this new role will take responsibility for office administration in our busy offices.We are open to hearing from people interested in long-term careers as EAs, but also from those building theatrical careers who need a full-time role in a busy theatre. ResponsibilitiesExecutive support<ul><li>Proactively plan effective use of the CEOs’ time</li><li>Deal with correspondence and manage CEOs’ email inboxes, as required, ensuring that all messages receive a response in a timely and appropriate manner.</li><li>Monitor workload and act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the CEOs’ offices, escalating where necessary and delegating to other members of staff where appropriate.</li><li>Follow up actions on behalf of the CEOs.</li><li>Book hotel, travel and catering arrangements for the CEOs</li><li>Provide time-saving support including lunch/coffee runs, invitations, thank-you notes, flowers, gifts etc.</li></ul>Diary management<ul><li>Principal point of contact for the CEOs’ diaries, regularly reviewing the diary, avoiding clashes and ensuring meetings are prioritised where needed.</li><li>Book meeting rooms and tables and prepare rooms.</li></ul>Guest management<ul><li>Meet and greet guests for meetings with CEOs, giving them a warm welcome including refreshments etc.</li><li>Coordinate guest and house seat tickets on behalf of the CEOs, liaising with the box office team.</li><li>Provide administrative support to regular meetings chaired by the CEOs including minute-taking, coordinating papers and setting agendas.</li><li>Act as point of contact for Board meeting scheduling, distributing papers and printing where required, setting up the Board room.</li></ul>Relationships<ul><li>Foster and maintain excellent relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Expenditure<ul><li>Process company credit card, expense returns, PLEO receipts and invoices relating to CEOs</li><li>Assist other with invoice processing if required.</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Support CEOs and Development Department with events (including press nights, patrons’ evenings, galas) – including preparations and on-the-ground support.</li></ul>Office administration<ul><li>Maintain the staff holiday diary after approvals from line managers.</li><li>Supporting the General Manager to manage hardware and software contracts and relationships.</li><li>Order and monitor stationery supplies.</li><li>Order and monitor office furniture and equipment, as required, taking responsibility for refreshing the office décor, as required.</li></ul>Please click the 'apply' button to download the full job description. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workloads</li><li>Excellent administration and organisational skills and the proven ability to meet deadlines whilst working in a busy environment</li><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to deal tactfully with staff at all levels, whilst maintaining strict confidentiality</li><li>A professional approach with the ability to work on your own initiative in a systematic and pragmatic manner</li><li>Understanding of the long hours including evenings and weekends worked by the CEOs </li><li>Love of or background in theatre and an understanding of its ecology </li><li>Conscientious and diligent self-starter</li><li>Works with colleagues respectfully, collaboratively and with understanding</li><li>Takes responsibility for delivering tasks, achieving high standards and learning from mistakes </li><li>A passion for theatre </li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Prior experience with non-executive boards and knowledge of the workings of a charity.</li><li>Persuasive, with the ability to challenge effectively and negotiate when required.  </li><li>Previous experience as an EA/PA and/or supporting busy executives</li></ul> How to applyPlease send a CV with 2 references (including your current or latest employer) along with a 2-page cover letter by email marked 'Executive Assistant' to the email found via the 'apply' button. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from those who may be returning to work after a pause in their career or who are looking to balance a role with their wider caring or parenting responsibilities.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Orange Tree Theatre

Executive assistant

Closing date: 14th May 2024 at 11.55pmSalary: £27,600Location: Hybrid working model in the London Bridge officeJob type: Permanent This is an exciting opportunity to join the busy, fast-paced HarperCollins Children’s sales team, providing support to UK Key Accounts, Group Sales functions and the wider UK trade sales teams.The role will require an extremely high level of organisation and detail, as well as an ability to rapidly acquire a high level of competency on company systems and confident use of Microsoft Office applications.  Most of all we’re looking for personable, bright individual who can learn quickly and use their own initiative.The role offers solid experience, including shadowing the account handlers for major UK retailers, as well as the potential for the right candidate to look after some accounts directly.  Working across the HarperCollins Children’s Books list, it’s a real opportunity for gaining an unmatched insight into the commercial UK and International book markets. As well as being heavily customer-facing, the role will work across authors and brands from across the most exciting, bestselling authors and brands in the market, including David Walliams, Oliver Jeffers, Judith Kerr, David Baddiel and Paddington Bear. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Administrative support to the HarperCollins Children’s Books UK Sales Team</li><li>Distribute advance samples/ proofs to retailers</li><li>Create internal and external PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports  </li><li>Answer internal and customer queries quickly and effectively</li><li>Organise and assist with author signings</li><li>Management and distribution of POS and key sales material – working closely with Marketing, PR, field sales and the key account team to deliver this efficiently and in a timely manner</li><li>Ad-hoc administrative tasks – e.g formatting presentations, creating graphs and charts through Excel</li><li>Liaise with the Field Sales team, Divisional Sales teams, Marketing, PR, Distribution, Editorial and Commercial Finance</li><li>Process customer and event orders in a clear and timely manner, liaising with Glasgow distribution, credit control and customer services to ensure the effective distribution of orders so that invoices are raised and books dispatched in the business’s best interests</li><li>Raise any required marketing POs</li><li>Generate order forms</li><li>Internal champion across brands and accounts to key stakeholders</li><li>TCM competition tracker maintenance and weekly TCM reports</li><li>Management of select accounts (dependent on candidate)</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Administrative experience</li><li>Experience of Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Sales and customer service experience desirable</li><li>Previous experience in a publishing role at assistant level, or bookseller experience is desirable but not essential</li><li>Organised, efficient and pro-active</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbally</li><li>Professional, reliable, able to work quickly under pressure and use own initiative</li><li>Effective team player</li><li>Confidence and aptitude to work across databases and systems</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Keen interest in books, and Children’s books in particular</li><li>Outstanding communicator</li><li>Collaborative and proactive</li><li>Keen to progress with an interest in sales</li></ul> Benefits <ul><li>Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days) </li><li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave </li><li>Private healthcare cover and life assurance </li><li>Summer Hours  </li><li>Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal </li><li>Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme </li><li>Relocation Rent Support Loan  </li><li>Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work</li><li>Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes </li><li>Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers </li><li>Gym membership discount </li><li>Onsite physiotherapy (London only) </li><li>Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days </li><li>We're a certified Carbon Neutral company</li><li>Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)</li><li>With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hire</li><li>Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books </li><li>Subsidised canteen and retail discounts </li><li>Onsite prayer room </li></ul> If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to <a href="mailto:recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk</a> with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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 internships or entry level positions. For more information visit  <a href="mailto:recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.btbs.org/</a>

Glasgow Office 

Honley

Dublin

HarperCollins Publishers UK

HarperCollins

200 Years of HarperCollins

Sales executive, HCCB

Closing date: 20th May 2024Salary range: £29,000 - £32,600Contract: The role is a full-time position This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing one of Bloomsbury’s fastest-growing digital portfolios. Working across products designed for students and academics across visual arts disciplines such as fashion, applied arts, design, art history and others, the Editor is responsible for nurturing current products and updates as well as seeing pipeline products through to fruition and developing entirely new resources in line with divisional strategic goals.  Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as the role requires working across multiple projects with numerous stakeholders, including major licensing partners and internal teams.  Spanning content commissioning, editorial development, budget management, contract admin, market research and product commissioning, this role balances commercial and creative aspects and presents an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team committed to enriching arts education and delivering resources of excellence and originality.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead on the development of products in line with BDR’s long-term strategic goals.</li><li>Identify prospective third party partners for content licensing, either to feed Annual Updates, or to create new modular products.</li><li>Take ownership of new product development by carrying out market research, assessing product viability and compiling business plan documents for presentation at departmental meetings.</li><li>Manage content updates and modular product launches and keep the publishing programme on schedule by tracking content and liaising proactively with key stakeholders.</li><li>Manage the administration related to the development of new digital products, including tracking contracts, liaising with royalty and account teams as appropriate, liaising with external licensing partners, preparing content for handover to Production, writing copy, and resolving all other issues that arise. </li><li>Proactively maintain existing platforms, recommend areas of improvement and work with the Product and Marketing teams to analyse user needs and develop the products accordingly.</li><li>Manage relationships with key external stakeholders including authors, editors, advisors, and licensing partners.</li><li>Commission and oversee submission of digital-first content, carrying out peer review where necessary and spearheading the creation of new pedagogical series.</li><li>Manage the editorial budgets for allocated projects, processing and recording invoices.</li><li>Act as an ambassador for Bloomsbury with external stakeholders and attend conferences where required.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>A pro-active self-starter with a keen eye for the bigger picture and a creative drive to develop engaging products as BDR grows in suite of digital platforms.</li><li>Commercially astute with a familiarity with the emerging trends and challenges of the digital academic publishing market.</li><li>Strong editorial experience with a proven track record of commissioning content and achieving objectives.</li><li>A professional and enthusiastic attitude with experience working with authors and external third party partners to deliver content.</li><li>Experience drafting authors/content licensing partner contracts and reviewing project budgets.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills with high editorial standards.</li><li>Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills with ability to work calmly under pressure and effectively as part of a team.</li><li>Good MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word.</li><li>Experience with Ringgold, Biblio, MDL Connect and the creation of Wiki pages a plus.</li><li>Experience within digital publishing and/or a background in a visual arts discipline is a plus.</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and ThursdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our URL detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 20th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.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.

Editor, Bloomsbury Digital Resources

Closing date: 21st May 2024Salary range: £29,000 - £35,000Contract: The role is a full-time permanent position This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sales Team of a top 5 UK Publisher at a time of dynamic investment and growth. We are looking to recruit an individual with proven account handling experience to join our fast-paced adult sales team supporting an area of the Adult Key Accounts including specific customer responsibilities and ownership of some broader sales team tasks. The role will be responsible for supporting the sell-in process to a selection of key accounts and will take ownership of the administration required. They will help implement the sales strategy under the guidance of a Head of Sales to deliver profitable sales growth for Bloomsbury Adult titles. They will be the first point of contact for day-to-day queries from the customers in their remit.As well as including some direct selling and broader departmental responsibilities, the successful candidate will be a contributing voice in the UK Sales team's title acquisition discussions and strategies. The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual, with strong interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail. You will have administration and sales experience, and be able to juggle numerous tasks, while being deadline-focused and results-driven. Working as part of a busy team, you will have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a collaborative working style. The UK Sales Executive, Adult will report into a UK Head of Sales and will be based in our Bedford Square office. This will be a hybrid working position. Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the sell-in to a selection of key accounts</li><li>Direct selling responsibilities</li><li>Ownership of a share of broader sales team tasks</li><li>Under the guidance of the Head of Sales and Sales Director, create and deliver annual strategic plans for delivering the required sales targets for specific key accounts the role is responsible for</li><li>Keep the key accounts the role is responsible for informed of all title activity including Award Winners/Marketing &amp; PR Campaigns and other highlighted titles and series</li><li>Participate in the publishing process from the acquisition process to publication working closely with colleagues from the editorial, marketing and publicity departments across Adult. Contribute to weekly title submission discussions and give confident, informed opinions</li><li>Be market aware using TCM analysis/competitor activity to support customer sell-in and contribute to internal team discussions</li><li>Be confident in using Biblio, and run Biblio reports/pub schedules on request</li><li>Provide proactive support to the Heads of Sales and UK Adult Sales Director as required, including market research, data analysis, researching acquisition figures, inputting acquisition figures into Biblio, assisting with pulling reports for customer and departmental  business reviews</li><li>Liaise with Bloomsbury stock management teams, warehouse teams and other Bloomsbury departments to ensure efficient processing of and timely delivery of customer orders</li><li>Seek out extra sales opportunities for Bloomsbury titles</li><li>Help out with author signing sessions and other ad hoc admin tasks</li><li>Attend author events</li><li>Cover for colleagues when necessary</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>A team player</li><li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li><li>Strong presentation skills</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong negotiation skills </li><li>Advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Good analytical skills</li><li>Keen Reader</li><li>Expertise in Biblio, Nielsen, Cognos and Vista is an advantage</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).  Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 21st May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.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.

UK sales executive, Adult

Closing date: 21st May 2024Salary: £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, enthusiastic, and energetic marketing assistant to join our busy, award-winning, and friendly team.Profile Books is a leading independent publisher with strengths in general trade non-fiction and fiction. Its imprints include Serpent’s Tail, Souvenir Press, Wellcome Collection, The Economist and Viper Books. Bestselling authors include Mary Beard, Robert Greene, G.T Karber, Sarah Perry, Esi Edugyan, and Torrey Peters. This is a brilliant first step into marketing, and the publishing industry. Assisting the Marketing Director and team, and reporting into the Marketing Manager, you will work across all our lists.You don’t need publishing or marketing experience – we are looking for a curious and passionate self-starter, full of ideas, keyed into trends and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. You will be a keen reader across multiple genres and have a thirst for learning – and for ensuring the department’s activity runs smoothly at all times. This is a job for someone aiming for a career path in marketing, rather than a route into editorial or other roles. The role offers the opportunity to learn analytics, social media advertising, video editing, graphics production, and project management.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist the Marketing Director and team with day-to-day tasks on campaigns as well as general team processes</li><li>Organise proof production and distribution </li><li>Contribute ideas and creative thinking to marketing meetings </li><li>Liaise with other departments on campaigns and pitches </li><li>Write creative, selling copy across social media and newsletters</li><li>Produce, schedule and monitor social media content and developments across all platforms </li><li>Produce graphics and other marketing materials</li><li>Produce slides for sales conferences, and sell-in material </li><li>Be the key liaison for audio marketing </li><li>Conduct influencer and partnership research, outreach, and mailings </li><li>Assist with events (online and offline) </li><li>Attend meetings and take minutes </li><li>Maintain and develop contact lists with adherence to GDPR</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A love of books</li><li>A keen eye for detail </li><li>Ability to prioritise competing demands and excellent organisation</li><li>Time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of how to engage communities across social media platforms</li><li>Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)</li><li>A knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop will be beneficial</li></ul> How to applyPlease apply with your CV and Cover Letter by 23:59 on Tuesday 21st May. As part of the covering letter, please include answers to the following:<ul><li>What interests you particularly about working for Profile books? </li><li>What is a recent marketing campaign or piece of marketing activity that caught your attention and why? This can be from any industry (max 200 words).</li></ul> What to expect from usWe pride ourselves on being an outstanding place to work and a supportive team, driven by a love of readers, writers, and ideas. The role is full time and based in Farringdon, London. We are currently working to a hybrid home/office model, but in the office a minimum of three days per week. Salary of £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Benefits include 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days with length of service) plus bank holidays, pension, life insurance, annual bonus scheme for all employees, working day 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday-Friday with flexible working agreements by arrangement. Profile strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may require when attending an interview. We offer expenses for travel to London to attend interviews. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Profile Books

Marketing assistant

Closing date: 19th May 2024Salary: £27,500 plus bonus and benefits Do you enjoy coordinating, scheduling, organising – making things happen? We’re looking for a recruitment coordinator to join our team and help us hire talent inclusively.We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyoneOne of the core goals for our inclusion strategy is to ensure that our workforce is representative of society. Our recruitment team of eight are committed to achieving this goal, and who and how we hire is very important. The team, led by our Head of Recruitment, is made up of five recruiters, our Employer Brand Manager and our Programmes and Outreach Advisor. As Coordinator, you’ll provide support to all team members to varying degrees, in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.You don’t need existing experience in the publishing industry or in recruitment. We're interested in your ambition to support the team, ensuring we offer a great experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates for review by a Recruitment Partner</li><li>Scheduling and inviting candidates to interview</li><li>Responding to queries, and providing feedback to candidates</li><li>Supporting the Recruitment Partners and successfully juggling the recruitment admin workload</li><li>Making sure systems and trackers are up to date</li><li>Monitoring and responding to queries in the careers inbox and social channels</li><li>Creating content for our social channels, e.g. PRHCareers Twitter/X</li><li>Collaborating with the recruitment team, sharing ideas, and providing cover where necessary</li><li>Liaising with hiring managers and other stakeholders in a clear and efficient manner, for example regarding interview availability and setup details</li><li>Providing occasional support on our outreach work and programmes such as The Scheme, Summer Internships, and careers events</li></ul> What you’ll bring<ul><li>Some co-ordination/administrative experience is preferred</li><li>Proven organisational skills</li><li>Great written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to 'manage upwards'  </li><li>Proactive and solution-orientated approach</li><li>Ability to work at pace, balancing multiple tasks and timelines, whilst paying attention to the detail</li><li>Curiosity to learn about teams across the business, and our inclusive hiring approach</li><li>Interest in recruitment/HR/talent</li></ul> To applyPlease apply with your CV and a cover letter by midnight on Sunday 19th May. In your cover letter, please tell us what interests you about the role and why you think you are the right person for it. Interview process<ul><li>Stage one: HireVue video interview – you will be asked to record short answers to three questions.</li><li>Stage two: Microsoft Teams interview. Ahead of this interview, we will ask you to complete a short take-home task to discuss with us.</li><li>Final stage: In-person interview at our London office near Vauxhall.</li></ul>Should there be any changes to the planned interview process, we will update candidates at the earliest opportunity. 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.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Recruitment coordinator

Closing date: 17th May 2024Salary: Up to £35,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you a multitasker with a love for literature? Join Hodder &amp; Stoughton as a personal assistant!Hodder &amp; Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.You will provide administrative and organisational support to the Managing Director of Hodder &amp; Stoughton. In addition to managing the MD’s diary and other administrative duties, the role will also include some editorial responsibilities such as reviewing proofs. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Booking and co-ordinating travel</li><li>Managing the slides, agenda, and minutes for meetings  </li><li>Supporting MDs with office operations, reviewing and updating employee guidance notes, org charts and procedures</li><li>Processing invoices and expenses</li><li>Arranging schedules for the London Book Fair</li><li>Booking author/agent lunches/dinners</li></ul> Who we're looking for<ul><li>This role requires good communication, problem-solving and project-management skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to be flexible, adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced hybrid office environment.</li><li>It would be equally suitable for someone wanting to get back into work after a career break as it would be for someone looking for their next role as a Personal Assistant. </li><li>Significant office-based work experience, supporting a senior manager or team or both</li><li>Demonstrable experience of organising a complex administrative workload and juggling deadlines and priorities</li><li>Discrete and capable of dealing with commercially or personally sensitive information at the highest level</li><li>Demonstrable experience in communicating appropriately, unambiguously, and effectively with colleagues and third parties at a variety of levels, both verbally and in writing</li><li>Complex diary management and travel itinerary experience</li><li>Confident in the use of key IT programmes and able to adapt to using new systems and processes with ease</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal skills</li><li>What really matters is that you are calm and tactful, take initiative, enjoy a challenge, enjoy working with a wide variety of people and projects and take pride in improving processes.</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>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 Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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 <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Personal assistant

Application deadline: 12pm on Thursday 30th MaySalary: £40,000 per annumTerms: Permanent, full time    Working hours: 35 hours per week; including one duty management shift per weekInterview round one: Monday 13th MayInterview round two: Week beginning Monday 20th May Are you a data-driven leader with a passion for the performing arts?The Head of Ticketing is a key role within the Audiences team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all ticket sales and maximising revenue at the Donmar. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working with a ticketing system such as Spektrix and will plan and deliver regular training sessions for Customer Service Assistants to ensure a consistently high standard of customer service. The Head of Ticketing will provide regular financial and audience data reporting, feeding into audience development strategies and pricing initiatives. On a day-to-day basis the Head of Ticketing will provide leadership and strategic problem solving for ticketing operations, ensuring that data is managed in accordance with data protection and best practice. The Head of Ticketing will be passionate about excellent customer service, able to motivate and inspire, with meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Passion for providing a consistently excellent experience for customers</li><li>Extensive experience of a ticketing and CRM system such as Spektrix</li><li>Experience of managing and developing a dynamic Box Office team in a professional performing arts environment, including devising and delivering training</li><li>Experience of delivering high levels of service to a range of customers including philanthropic supporters</li><li>Proven track record of increasing ticket sales and improving customer service standards</li><li>Proven experience of preparing and presenting comprehensive reporting on all aspects of a complex ticketing operation for senior management</li><li>Strong financial analytical skills with the ability to present to senior management</li><li>Ability to plan the delivery of a consistently high level of service whilst accommodating high levels of activity</li><li>An in-depth understanding of Data Protection and PCI regulations</li><li>Ability to lead and manage complex and multiple projects in a highly pressured and dynamic environment</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team</li><li>A clear and confident communicator</li><li>Personable and enthusiastic</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>The ability to collaborate with many different stakeholders, including producers and creative personnel</li><li>Ability to prioritise, multi-task and adapt to new situations</li><li>'Can-do’ attitude, personal drive, resourcefulness and initiative</li><li>Strong problem solver</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of using Spektrix</li><li>Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the work of the Donmar Warehouse</li><li>Experience of working in a producing theatre</li></ul> Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe will be declined.If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email <a href="mailto:jobs@donmarwarehouse.com" target="_blank">jobs@donmarwarehouse.com</a>.We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented 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 identity and/or socioeconomic background.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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