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Closing date for applications: 2 November 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London / £24,840 based in Sheffield (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home working (2 days) per week Help keep digital publishing systems running smoothly in a role with real opportunities to grow, learn, and develop skills in automation and coding.&nbsp;Bookouture is a dynamic digital publisher of bestselling commercial fiction. Our unique publishing model and transformative campaigns have created unrivalled international author brands. We connect stories, authors and readers globally, publishing books that reflect the diversity of the societies we live in. Our submissions are always open as we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to share their story. Bookouture is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Our digital operations team plays a crucial role in the heart of Bookouture, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. From maintaining critical systems to spearheading strategic initiatives, our team is committed to driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional results. You'll start by handling the operational tasks that keep our digital systems running smoothly managing content delivery, maintaining data quality, and resolving day-to-day issues. As you grow in the role, you'll learn to automate these processes using scripting and no-code tools, with full support and mentorship from the team. Don't worry if your experience comes from personal projects, university, volunteering, or self-teaching rather than professional roles - we value all learning! What you'll be doingFrom day one<ul><li>Manage content setup and delivery to retail partners, ensuring files and metadata are accurate</li><li>Maintain data quality, cleaning and validating data for our database (Airtable)</li><li>Resolve operational issues as they arise, from metadata errors to rights conflicts</li><li>Support the team with database queries and data management</li><li>Assist in troubleshooting system issues following documented processes and escalate when needed</li></ul>As you develop<ul><li>Learn to use no-code/low-code automation tools (like Zapier and Airtable automations) to streamline repetitive tasks</li><li>Start writing simple scripts (with mentorship) to automate manual processes</li><li>Take on more complex troubleshooting and work directly with vendors on integration issues</li><li>Help identify opportunities to improve workflows and contribute to system optimisation projects</li></ul> Who we are looking forYou are:<ul><li>Organised and reliable: you can manage multiple tasks, follow through on commitments, and keep track of details</li><li>Curious about technology: you don't need to know how to code yet, but you're genuinely interested in learning how systems work and how to make them better</li><li>Thorough and observant: you notice when details don't match up and you're comfortable working through problems step-by-step</li><li>Motivated by improvement: you get frustrated by repetitive manual tasks and like the idea of finding ways to eliminate them</li><li>Comfortable with learning: you're happy to read documentation, try things out, and gradually build new skills with support from the team</li></ul>Nice to have (but we can teach you):<ul><li>Any experience with scripting languages (Python or JavaScript) or automation tools</li><li>Exposure to application programming interface (APIs), databases, or technical troubleshooting</li></ul>If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.&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> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Digital operations assistant

Closing date for applications:&nbsp; 9 November 2025Salary: £48,633 – £62,000 plus London Weighting of £5,441, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Location: BBC Maida Vale Studios, LondonContract type: Permanent, full-time&nbsp;Department: BBC Symphony Orchestra&nbsp;Job band: D Champion bold programming and world-class performance at a leading orchestra, taking the lead on producing unforgettable concerts for live audiences and across broadcast platforms.Our next chief producer, a role that sits at the heart of this world class orchestra, will be crucial in helping shape the future of the BBC Symphony Orchestra (BBCSO) as we move into our new state-of-the-art studio at East Bank on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This is an exciting time for us as we mark a new era of world class music making, innovation and audience engagement in East London set against the orchestra’s long history at the heart of the BBC Proms and its legacy of fearless programming at the Barbican Centre. We are an inclusive team who live and work by BBC Values of trust, respect, creativity and quality, working together and keeping audiences at the heart of everything we do.As one of the world’s leading performers of new music we’re looking for someone who brings a deep knowledge of orchestras and repertoire combined with expert recording experience who can also think outside the box as we explore new and innovative ways to engage with audiences. Someone who is open and great with people but also exacting in detail; someone who is ambitious and courageous but takes intelligent risks. This is a senior role within the BBCSO’s leadership team, with responsibility for recording and delivery of all SO concerts, touring and broadcast activity.&nbsp;The new chief producer will maintain and cultivate the broadcast sound of this world class orchestra and shape its presence on Radio 3, other BBC networks and all future platforms. Currently based at Maida Vale Studios they will work closely with the director and the head of artistic planning, contribute to the planning of the SO’s groundbreaking programme and realise the orchestra’s artistic vision. They will hold key relationships with BBC commissioners, editors and producers, chiefly at Radio 3 and the BBC Proms but also across other networks as well as key partners such as the Barbican Centre, East Bank and London music colleges. They will hold strong relationships with international artists and conductors as well as foster the growth of emerging talent.&nbsp;We are looking for an ambitious, motivated and enthusiastic candidate who can not only deliver for the BBC and its audiences but also help us drive the evolution of what a 21st century orchestra can be as we move to a new, purpose-built studio at East Bank. This is an opportunity to innovate and help us build the future of orchestral music.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead all BBCSO recordings and broadcasts, including live events and international tours, for Radio 3 and other BBC platforms</li><li>Produce live events, both broadcast and non-broadcast, with a key role in delivering BBC Proms performances</li><li>Oversee health &amp; safety for all events, including risk assessments and safeguarding when working with children and young people</li><li>Manage studio and venue production, coordinating with studio managers, outside broadcast teams, and preparing technical schedules</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with Radio 3 teams, commissioners, and producers, contributing to programming and supporting initiatives like the New Generation Artist Scheme</li><li>Collaborate with conductors and artists, and help shape the orchestra’s artistic vision alongside the director and head of artistic planning</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential<ul><li>Radio production skills: tonmeister/producer skills and editing including excellent ears for intonation, phrasing &amp; balance and high level orchestral broadcast and live event production experience including live &amp; deferred, touring and studio concerts and broadcasts</li><li>Effective communication with conductors, artists and orchestral musicians including Chorus, sensitively, in studio and concert settings in high pressure situations; experience of managing large teams and complex, high pressure situations</li><li>Ability to resolve problems quickly, often with large and complex groups of people, with sensitivity, adaptability and resilience</li><li>Experience in artistic planning with deep knowledge of repertoire and experience working with artists and agents</li><li>Experience in creative thinking and innovation: awareness of global developments in audio and audience experience</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience in audio/visual innovation including spatial audio, visualisation, augmented &amp; virtual reality</li><li>Experience and knowledge of stage work, opera and multimedia collaboration</li><li>Experience working in non-classical &amp; cross-genre collaboration</li></ul> We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent | Careers at the BBC

Chief producer, BBC Symphony Orchestra

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000, depending on experienceLocation: LondonContract type: Full-time, permanentStart date: ASAP Capture cultural moments and scroll-stopping content, and drive audience growth at this dynamic creative consultancy.Founded by Katy Wickremesinghe, the KTW Group which includes KTW, The Wick and the Katy Wickremesinghe brand, operate at the intersection of business, art, culture and luxury. We are a hybrid platform and strategic consultancy focused on community, creativity and commercial impact. Our driver is to build meaningful connections across the arts, cultural institutions and global brands connecting them with culturally curious audiences.We are seeking a creative and driven social media &amp; digital executive to join our growing consultancy practice and platform. The successful candidate will create content across multiple streams (Instagram, YouTube, website), developing, executing, and managing engaging multi-channel content across social media and digital platforms, increasing brand awareness, driving traffic, and fostering community engagement for The Wick and its founder.This role suits someone with proven experience in digital publishing or the cultural/creative industries. You will need exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and a personable manner. A capable writer with visual sensibility, you will be both technically skilled and client-facing, with the ability to capture cultural moments and translate them into impactful digital content.As The Wick is a busy events-led content business and thought-leadership consultancy, the role requires keeping abreast of the London and international art market calendar and exploiting opportunities as they arise. ResponsibilitiesSocial media &amp; community management<ul><li>Develop and execute content strategies across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms.</li><li>Manage daily posting, caption writing (with editorial help from the team), scheduling, boosting and engagement.</li><li>Plan and manage the social media calendar across all KTW | The Wick | Katy brands as there is continuous interaction between all three. A virtuous circle.</li><li>Monitor trends, competitor activity, and cultural conversations to identify content opportunities.</li><li>Foster community engagement by responding to comments, messages, and feedback.&nbsp;</li></ul>Content creation &amp; publishing<ul><li>Produce and edit engaging social media assets, including reels, stills, films, and written copy.</li><li>Design and produce e-vites for KTW Group events and exhibitions.</li><li>Ability to source and take luxury style images from images and Katy as founder in exhibition context.</li><li>Capture content at events, exhibitions, interviews, and launches.</li><li>Script, film, and edit digital content (video, podcast, social clips).</li><li>Manage content uploads across website, newsletters, and YouTube.</li><li>Ensure consistency with brand voice, visual identity, and style guidelines.</li><li>Initiating a content page and driving a page for the Katy brand e.g. TikTok.</li><li>Responsible for driving a new podcast for the Katy brand with external freelancers to produce the final product.</li></ul>Digital marketing &amp; analytics<ul><li>Develop and implement growth strategies with measurable targets.</li><li>Track and report on social media and digital performance (Google Analytics, Agency Analytics) through a monthly session back to the wider team.</li><li>Optimise content for reach and engagement through SEO and keyword strategies.</li><li>Suggest data-driven improvements to digital campaigns and audience development.</li><li>Ability to assess and implement safety precautions around channels.</li><li>Scope and begin to implement AI functionality into the products we use.</li></ul>Website &amp; newsletter management<ul><li>Maintain and update website content (WordPress or similar CMS).</li><li>Plan, draft, and send digital newsletters (Mailchimp or equivalent).</li><li>Ensure smooth coordination of content meetings and alignment of digital outputs.</li><li>Manage and book external editors, writers, freelancers and content contributors.</li></ul>Cultural engagement &amp; representation<ul><li>Monitor industry trends, publications, and cultural news (e.g. Apollo, Forbes 30 Under 30, Wallpaper* design issues) for Katy and the team.</li><li>Flag and feed content ideas into The Wick’s editorial strands (e.g. Monday Muse, Spotlight, Objects of Desire, The Wick List).</li><li>Attend and document a minimum of 3 evening events/private views per week.</li><li>Maintain awareness of key players, fashion moments, and luxury brand launches.</li><li>Build and maintain networks across the creative and cultural industries.</li></ul> What we are looking forYou will have:<ul><li>Experience working in a content creation capacity.</li><li>Strong editorial judgement with the ability to translate cultural moments into engaging content.</li><li>Aptitude and understanding for the clear aesthetic already built by The Wick which is based on an intersection of luxury and high fashion and contemporary art gallery.</li><li>Specific content creation ability (reels, moving image content and stills).</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in arts/humanities (e.g. art history, marketing, journalism, communications).</li><li>Proven experience in social media management, content creation and community building (ideally in culture, creative industries, fashion, luxury or media).</li><li>Strong visual and written communication skills with excellent grammar and spelling.</li><li>Proficiency in content creation and management tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Later or equivalent).</li><li>Experience in video editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve), photography (Lightroom, Photoshop), and motion graphics (After Effects desirable).</li><li>Familiarity with CMS (WordPress or similar) and newsletter tools (Mailchimp or equivalent).</li><li>Knowledge of SEO, analytics, and digital performance tracking.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively with a team.</li><li>Enthusiasm for attending events and actively engaged with cultural moments.</li></ul>You will be:<ul><li>Deeply passionate about the creative industries and visual arts, with strong awareness of cultural calendars, art fairs, and who’s who in the art world.</li><li>Curious and plugged into industry news (e.g. Forbes 30 Under 30, Apollo, Wallpaper*), able to flag opportunities for The Wick’s content strands and new business.</li><li>Confident attending and documenting private views, launches, and cultural events (c. 3+ evenings per week), representing the brand professionally.</li><li>Digitally fluent, constantly scanning Instagram, newsletters, and competitor activity for inspiration and opportunities.</li><li>Collaborative, personable, and client-facing, with polished presentation skills.</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Proactive, self-sufficient, and motivated to grow with a dynamic consultancy and platform.</li></ul> Ways of working<ul><li>Based at our office at 180 Strand, with flexibility for 1 day per week WFH.</li><li>Attendance required at events and cultural moments (including evenings and some weekends).</li><li>Collaborative team culture with regular content and strategy meetings.</li><li>A proactive, self-sufficient working style with strong forward-planning skills.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension contribution</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service</li><li>Performance bonus tied to engagement and follower growth across channels</li><li>Co-working access at 180 The Strand, a leading creative hub</li><li>Art membership after one year of service (e.g. Tate, Art Fund)</li><li>A front-row seat in shaping the intersection of culture and commerce</li><li>The chance to influence the growth of a pioneering hybrid business at a formative stage</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the cultural community</li><li>A tight-knit, dynamic and creative working environment</li><li>Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities</li><li>Direct access to high-profile arts, culture and talent networks</li></ul> To applyPlease send the following to the recruitment team via the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>CV</li><li>Cover letter</li><li>A sample week of The Wick Instagram which you created</li><li>A Reel which you created showcasing an exhibition you find exciting</li></ul> Why join us?This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven business committed to cultural advocacy and creative innovation. If you’re passionate about connecting audiences to the arts, shaping cultural conversations, and growing your career at the intersection of art, culture and luxury – we’d love to hear from you.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

KTW | The Wick

Social media & digital executive

Salary range: £35,000 - £40,000 per annumWorking pattern: This is a hybrid role; however, you will be expected to work a minimum of 3 days per week on-site at our studio in Shoreditch, London. Nexus Studios is looking for a treatment designer with visual research experience to join its London team on a permanent basis.Nexus Studios is a global creative studio working with award winning directors across animation, artful live-action and immersive to redefine the boundaries of entertainment. Our work has received accolades from BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy, Academy Awards to name a few. We work with the world’s leading cultural brands and have a deep rooted history in innovation, XR and crafted storytelling.You will work alongside our directors and producers to visualise ideas by creating impactful and engaging pitch and presentation materials, thinking creatively about presentation formats that are unexpected and stand out.With a broad knowledge of design, illustration, film, and animation, you will be keen to find visual references and a visual language that brings a treatment to life. You will have a passion for imagery and design, with the ability to understand and communicate ideas clearly. You will have a creative eye, and be looking for the opportunity to push the design language on each treatment.You’ll also be eager to champion, implement, and develop the company’s visual identity across branding, marketing, communications and more. You will enjoy collaborating with the pitch team, supporting work mainly in London but also in the US,&nbsp; and in having an active role in the creative marketing strategy. What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Treatment layout, design and output for pdf, print and online</li><li>Image research to support a director’s treatment in line with the client’s brief</li><li>Generating a wide range of decks for presentations and marketing needs</li><li>Maintaining brand graphics and materials across print and digital</li><li>Maintaining and evolving templates and brand guidelines</li><li>Supporting creation of digital marketing materials and updating website content</li></ul> What you’ll bring<ul><li>Good working knowledge of Google Slides, Adobe Creative Suite, Acrobat, Keynote, Wordpress, Ai tools</li><li>An eye for layout, colour and typography</li><li>A stickler for detail</li><li>Creative background, design training or similar, with experience creating materials for print, motion and web</li><li>Experience optimising materials for output across print and digital</li><li>A self-starter who can work well in a fast-paced environment, with multiple projects and short deadlines</li><li>Strong organisation, communication and time management skills</li></ul>&nbsp;Why work for us?Nexus Studios is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We offer flexible working practices. We encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.What we can offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>Holiday leave increasing with each year's service by 1 day up to 28 days</li><li>Additional gifted days off between Christmas and New Year</li><li>Option to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year</li><li>Work from anywhere in the world for 2 weeks</li><li>Worldwide travel insurance for you and your family</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and pay</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Cycle 2 Work scheme</li><li>Season travel ticket loan</li><li>Perkbox &amp; BHN Extras</li><li>Eyecare contributions</li><li>Sabbatical</li></ul> Nexus Studios is proud to work with extraordinary talent as an equal opportunity employer. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, age, abilities or sexual preferences. Our recruitment process is merit-based, ensuring fair treatment to every applicant.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Nexus Studios

Treatment designer & visual researcher

Closing date: 2nd November 2025Salary: The starting salary for this role is £35,000.Contract type: This is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near London Bridge.&nbsp; This mid-level role is ideal for someone with significant experience in a children’s picture books editorial department.Nosy Crow is a multi-award-winning independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and creative individual to join the picture books editorial team as an Editor on a full-time basis. We are looking for someone eager to work in a fast-growing independent company that publishes many high-profile and award-winning authors and illustrators.&nbsp;The editor will&nbsp;work with the picture books creative team to create commercially focused, immaculate&nbsp;books&nbsp;to deadline across the frontlist and backlist, and provide editorial support for the department. You will provide high standards of care for authors and illustrators and liaise with other key areas of the business.Reporting to the publishing director, you will work particularly closely with the senior commissioning editor and the design department, and will be joining a dedicated, lively and vibrant editorial team. We are a small, close-knit team, and we value the experience and creative input that we can each provide to help shape our titles to be the best they can be. As such, you must be flexible, proactive and motivated, and able to use your own initiative to prioritise your workload. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, working across a range of titles and formats for young children. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Project-managing a range of titles from inception through to print, ensuring high editorial standards and attention to detail.</li><li>Project-managing the reissues and reformats programme, coming up with new ideas to reinvigorate the backlist and boost sales.</li><li>Working closely with authors, illustrators and agents, providing them with excellent care.</li><li>Assisting editors with proofreading and copy-editing books and catalogue copy.</li><li>Project-managing Americanisations with Nosy Crow Inc (our sister company) on time and to a high standard.</li><li>Managing schedules closely to deliver projects to brief, on time and on budget.</li><li>Liaising with other departments in Nosy Crow, working especially closely with design and production.</li><li>Reading and responding to submissions from literary and illustration agents and taking an active role in editorial meetings and creative brainstorms.</li><li>Providing general departmental support, including Biblio upkeep and management of titles going out of print.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Significant, proven experience in a children’s picture books editorial department.</li><li>Significant, proven experience managing multiple book projects independently (with support from senior colleagues) and&nbsp;working closely with authors and illustrators to create compelling picture books. </li><li>A real understanding of how words and pictures work together to tell a meaningful story.</li><li>Exceptional proofreading, copy-editing and copywriting skills.</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills, and the ability to prioritise in a busy and high-pressure environment.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creative flair.</li><li>A demonstrable passion for picture books.</li><li>Proven experience of spotting commercial stories and artwork and developing them into successful picture books.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of the picture book market, both in the UK and abroad.</li><li>Mastery of Biblio, or familiarity with a Biblio-type system and an ability to learn quickly.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li><li>Free fruit and snacks in the office</li><li>Moving day leave</li><li>Charitable/socially beneficial leave</li><li>Remote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Please email your CV, accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity, to Rhianna Sandford via the 'Apply' button with the subject heading Editor – Picture Books, telling us where you heard about the job.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;We ask that when submitting your covering letter, you authentically outline why you believe you are the perfect candidate for the advertised role, without&nbsp;the use of AI tools. We want to see your creativity shine through and gain an insight into who you are and what you can offer Nosy Crow. Using your own voice is the best way to express how you meet our selection criteria.The closing date for applications is Sunday the 2nd of November at midnight (UK time).Please let us know, if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK. Nosy Crow is a Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership.&nbsp;Applications are treated with due confidentiality.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

Editor - picture books

Closing date for applications: 9 November 2025Salary: £30,000 - £33,000, dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Bring your organisation, passion for design, and problem-solving skills to a team creating beautiful book covers and ensure they hit the shelves on time!&nbsp;Headline was created over three decades ago to deliver the brightest and best entertainment. Story – real and imagined – lies at the heart of everything for us. We delight in seeking out storytellers and story lovers everywhere. We're serious about keeping people entertained and believe our books should be devoured, not left on the shelf. Headline is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career. As studio coordinator, you will hold a pivotal role in the design team, overseeing processes across Headline and Welbeck, ensuring covers are delivered on time and on budget. Acting as the go-to for queries, you will have a broad overview of all ongoing design work and will help to balance workloads and improve workflow. You will also be responsible for maintaining a high level of accuracy across design data, including schedules on Biblio, budgets and invoices.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Setting priorities for the design teams and driving the critical path</li><li>Managing audio and second-format cover creation</li><li>Creating agendas and minutes for the weekly cover meetings</li><li>Dealing with reprint and third-party rights requests</li><li>Ensuring invoices are paid on time</li><li>Creating holding covers</li><li>With manager support, improving and innovating processes to increase efficiencies in the team</li></ul> Who we are looking forYou will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and you are very comfortable multi-tasking with strong organisational and project management skills. You’ll be motivated to develop our processes and systems to create an efficient, effective workflow for everyone. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of book design workflows and will need to communicate well and build positive working relationships at all levels. It’s important that you are able to take initiative, problem-solve and work independently, as well as working well in a team. The ideal candidate will be a confident user of Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite, with a basic working knowledge of Photoshop. 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 an interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Studio coordinator

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025Salary: £37,000 Take your publishing production career to the next level at the world's leading illustrated publisher, managing your own list of visually striking books from creation to delivery.&nbsp;We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family.&nbsp;We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge.&nbsp;With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages.&nbsp;We are seeking a dedicated and skilled production controller to join our team. We produce a diverse range of well-recognised trade titles across children’s and adult and branded licensing products, co-printed in numerous languages. As a production controller, you will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your production skills, commercial awareness, and relationship management abilities. You will be involved in the creation and delivery of titles for both trade and special sales, working across various global markets. You will manage all aspects of your list at every stage, including product development, costing, scheduling, delivery, and quality control.You will be an excellent communicator who can build and maintain relationships with sales, suppliers, and creative colleagues. You will understand the commercial significance of the production role and enjoy the challenge of creatively negotiating to tight margins, in line with DK’s department strategy. Your keen eye for detail will ensure you are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team on high-volume workloads. Responsibilities<ul><li>Managing the creation and delivery of titles, both conventional and novelty formats</li><li>Overseeing product development, costing, scheduling, delivery, and quality control</li><li>Collaborating with global sales markets to ensure product success</li><li>Negotiating tight margins to align with department strategy</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Previous experience in a similar role within book publishing production</li><li>Knowledge and experience handling print scheduling, spend, and placement</li><li>Expertise in 4 colour print processes and co-edition printing</li><li>Understanding of product safety concerns and processes (safety testing and novelty product experience is beneficial for children’s titles, though training will be provided)</li><li>Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work</li><li>Excellent time management and communication skills</li><li>Commercially aware and detail-oriented</li><li>Thorough approach to administration</li><li>Ability to manage high workloads in a demanding environment</li></ul> Additional informationTo apply, please submit your most recent CV and cover letter. DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office. We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>60% discount on company books</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)</li><li>Shopping discounts</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad (*subject to certain criteria being met)</li><li>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business</li></ul>The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code. DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Production controller - DK UK

Closing date: 30th October 2025Starting salary: £27,000Contract details: This is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near to London Bridge.&nbsp; Nosy Crow is looking to recruit an organised and enthusiastic individual to join our busy team as a contracts assistant.Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.&nbsp;The contracts department handles approximately 1,500 contractual paperwork requests per annum which includes author and illustrator contracts, subsidiary rights agreements, licensing agreements, permission requests and other ad-hoc legal queries.&nbsp;The role of contracts assistant is to assist the contracts team and the rights team with administrative tasks related to contracts management, rights management and renewal processes. This role would suit a recent publishing graduate or someone who is keen to kickstart their career in publishing or looking for in-house contracts and rights experience.&nbsp; What you'll be doingKey responsibilities and tasks will range from:<ul><li>Working closely with the rest of the contracts team in implementing a strong contracts management system across the company</li><li>General contractual&nbsp;admin support</li><li>Assisting the rights team with contracts and renewals</li><li>Assisting the contracts team with all contractual matters relating to our subsidiary company, Nosy Crow Inc</li><li>Creating and maintaining head contracts, foreign rights and permissions logs,</li><li>Adding all new requests and keeping logs up-to-date</li><li>Helping with permissions enquiries both inbound and outbound</li><li>Entering data for head contracts and foreign rights contracts onto the Biblio database</li><li>Digitising and archiving physical contracts</li><li>Processing contracts for signature using DocuSign and sending out invoices</li><li>Assisting ad-hoc editorial, rights, design, sales, publicity &amp; marketing with queries relating to previous contractual terms</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Interest in rights and contracts</li><li>Highly proficient in spoken and written English</li><li>Fine attention to detail (essential)</li><li>Organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively</li><li>Previous work experience demonstrating reliability, team work, computer literacy and attention to detail, not necessarily in publishing </li><li>A team player with a willingness to be fully involved in the business</li><li>Interest in Copyright and Contract law (desirable)</li><li>Opportunity to learn to draft contracts </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, including Excel</li><li>No prior publishing experience is necessary in order to apply for the role</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li><li>Free fruit and snacks in the office</li><li>Moving day leave</li><li>Charitable/socially beneficial leave</li><li>Remote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Please email your CV, accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity, to Rhianna Sandford via the 'Apply' button with the subject heading Contracts Assistant role, telling us where you heard about the job.&nbsp;</li></ul> Additional informationThe successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.The closing date for applications is the 30th October at midnight (UK time).Nosy Crow is a member of the Living Wage foundation. Nosy Crow is an Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership.&nbsp;Please let us know if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.Applications are treated with due confidentiality.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Contracts assistant

Closing date for applications: 27 October 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based in Sheffield (+bonus +benefits)Locations: 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. Launch your marketing career with an award-winning communications team at the heart of publishing! Support standout book campaigns, build your industry network, and discover how high-profile brands and launches come to life.The Orion Publishing Group, a division of Hachette UK, publishes commercial, award-winning fiction, non-fiction and gift, and is home to bestselling authors and brands such as Ian Rankin, Adam Kay, Michael Connelly, Emily English, Stephanie Garber, Brandon Sanderson, Cathy Bramley, Philippe Sands, Candice Carty-Williams and Sylvester Stallone. We are also home to Laurence King Publishers, the world’s leading publishers of books and gift of the creative arts.At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and encourage and value contributions from our staff.&nbsp;Our multi award-winning and collaborative communications team has a proud track record of delivering high-impact, creative, sales-driving campaigns to help bring our books and gifts to the widest possible audience.&nbsp;We are a generalist team who work across the full breadth of our varied list and titles.Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. We are proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingYou will be responsible for providing general assistance&nbsp;to the marketing arm of our communications team. Your main focus will be proactively contributing to the smooth running of the department, balancing administrative tasks alongside offering campaign support to directors and the wider team as required. You’ll also manage a select portfolio of your own campaigns, and have the opportunity to learn by shadowing on high-profile&nbsp;brands and launches.&nbsp;As a key member of our team, your daily tasks will range from raising purchase orders (POs), coding our advertising receipts, handling bookshop and influencer mailings, taking meeting minutes, booking meeting rooms, managing important documents and more. You’ll also be liaising&nbsp;with authors and illustrators, providing timely and friendly communication and sharing campaign plans&nbsp;and assets. Alongside your day-to-day tasks, you’ll be supported in beginning to build your own publishing network, collaborating with booksellers, influencers and bloggers.Our communications team is at the heart of Orion’s publishing, and as such you’ll also have the chance for your voice to be heard in pre-acquisitions meetings and showcase your creativity and consumer-first thinking in contributing to campaign brainstorms for our books and gifts.&nbsp; Who we are looking forOur ideal candidate will be exceptionally organised, a strong team player, and have meticulous attention to detail. You will relish working on a wide variety of tasks and possess natural curiosity&nbsp;that will drive your desire to better understand consumer behaviour and support proactive problem solving across admin tasks. You’ll be a confident user of Microsoft Office apps and will be ready to learn publishing platforms such as Biblio and SAP. You will also be inquisitive about emerging trends, and eager to get stuck into all elements of the role with a desire to develop and learn marketing skills. Above all, you will be able to work collaboratively&nbsp;as part of a team, and will feel confident in liaising with multiple colleagues, with high-profile authors, illustrators, agents, and booksellers, both in person at the office or events, and via email.A passion for books and the media is essential, but prior experience in the publishing industry is not necessary. Experience working in an office environment would be welcome. 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 AgeWise,&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing 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.

Communications assistant

Closing date for applications: 26th October 2025&nbsp;Salary: £29,000 (based on a full-time equivalent salary of £58,000)&nbsp;Reporting to: Director of PrizesContract: Permanent, part-time (average 2.5 days a week, weighted towards the spring)&nbsp;Location: UK-based hybrid working with a minimum number of days per month in the London office to be agreed on contract Have you got what it takes to manage this illustrious book prize? Work alongside authors, publishing professionals, judges and more to help transform culture in Britain and beyond.We are looking for a prizes manager, a newly created role, to primarily manage the International Booker Prize (IBP) as an integral part of a small, hard-working Booker Prize Foundation team. The prizes manager will report to the director of prizes, while working closely with the wider senior leadership team on all aspects of the delivery and promotion of the IBP, as well as offering&nbsp;ad-hoc support on the Booker Prize Foundation’s wider work, including the Booker Prize, where time allows.In consultation with the director of prizes, chief executive and the Booker’s advisory committee, they will play a key role in the appointment of the annually changing judging panels for the IBP, and a leading role in supporting them.The IBP cycle runs from June to May, with judges announced in June, monthly judging meetings from September onwards and the focus of public activity (longlist, shortlist and winner announcements and related events) from February to May. Responsibilities will include&nbsp;<ul><li>contributing to and implementing the overall vision for the prize, with a view to raising its profile and expanding its audience</li><li>playing a key role in the appointment of judges, in close collaboration with the colleagues named above</li><li>liaising with prize judges</li><li>overseeing the submissions process and delivery of books and taking responsibility for the shape of the judging year</li><li>working closely with the chair of the judges and the chief executive on setting the group dynamic</li><li>guiding the chair of the judges, alongside the chief executive, in arriving at a longlist, shortlist and winner</li><li>developing expertise on the books in contention, in order to advise the rest of the team</li><li>liaising with publishers</li><li>supporting authors and translators in all their interactions with the prize</li><li>providing input into the PR and marketing campaigns for each season</li><li>working closely with the director of content on editorial content around the prize</li><li>working closely with the head of digital marketing on social media content around the prize</li><li>working closely with the director of prizes and communications manager in liaising with an external agency on PR and events</li><li>advising on guest lists for the prize ceremony and hosting key guests at events</li><li>liaising with partners in the fields of public events, retail and libraries (e.g. Southbank Centre, leading chains and independent bookshops, The Reading Agency)</li><li>overseeing the design and production of materials for events, retailers and libraries</li><li>working with the director of content and head of digital marketing on digital partnership opportunities</li><li>working with the director of development on broader partnership and funding opportunities</li><li>working with the director of finance to manage the IBP annual budget</li><li>proactive project management of initiatives associated with the IBP, such as PEN Presents x International Booker Prize.&nbsp;</li></ul> The ideal candidate&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>will have a passion for literature and translated fiction in particular, as well as a deep interest in culture from different parts of the world</li><li>will already be well-connected or able to build connections in the translated fiction community</li><li>will have excellent written and oral communication skills. A second language is desirable</li><li>will be organised, confident managing multiple streams of work, ideally with experience of project management, and will enjoy being part of a collaborative, creative team</li><li>will have a high level of emotional intelligence. This includes an excellent instinct for putting together – and reading the behaviour of – groups</li><li>will be sensitive to social media tone and content, and alive to the cultural and political tendencies in the world at large</li><li>will be proficient at collating and presenting information and will become adept at using shared office systems such as Asana, Slack and Zoom.</li></ul> How to apply&nbsp;<ul><li>Please send a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role and a CV by midnight on Sunday, 26 October 2025 via the 'Apply' button</li><li>In your covering letter, please explain why you are interested in the role and how your experience and skills match what we are looking for</li></ul>Successful candidates will be invited to interview in the week commencing 17 November 2025. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

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