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Closing date for application: Friday 31 May 2024 at 5.00pmSalary: £27,500 per annum, plus a range of benefits. Location: Our office is based in Southwark, London.   Missive is looking for two junior PR consultants to join its hybrid team on a permanent basis. Missive is an award-winning PR and marketing communications consultancy that specialises in technology. We represent many of the world’s leading and fastest-growing technology companies, including Virgin Media O2 and the Santander Group.   Responsibilities<ul><li>Working initially across a portfolio of 3-5 clients in the technology sector to support with their PR needs. Typically, these clients want attention from other businesses, investors, opinion formers and future talent.  </li><li>Building a personal contact book of relevant journalists and key opinion former </li><li>Achieving great press coverage results through media relations </li><li>Producing high quality written work that clearly tells a story </li><li>Undertaking weekly and monthly reporting  </li><li>Playing a critical part in busy account teams </li><li>Supporting the wider Missive team with business development tasks </li><li>Learning quickly – about the world of PR, tech and your own personal development  </li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A thirst for news </li><li>An interest and knowledge of the technology and B2B sectors </li><li>A strong understanding of or some experience in the PR world </li><li>Strong writing skills </li><li>An ambitious attitude and self-starter mentality </li><li>Outstanding timekeeping and prioritisation skills </li><li>Excellent attention to detail </li><li>Good judgement and common sense </li><li>Good people skills </li><li>A willingness to be part of  and make your mark the Missive growth story </li><li>Previous office and/or PR experience – this is desirable but not essential if you can demonstrate your passion for the sector in other ways </li><li>The right to work in the UK; we aren’t able to provide visa sponsorship. </li></ul> To applyPlease send us your CV, a Cover Letter and 150 words on why you want to work in Tech PR to the email address found via the Apply button. The closing date for entries is Friday 31 May 2024 at 5.00 pm GMT. Please send these documents in a Microsoft Word document format wherever possible. Include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We will shortlist applications without using name, date of birth and address. Successful applicants will be invited to a Teams interview for a first stage interview in June. The second stage interview will be an in-person interview at our offices in London Bridge, dates still tbc. We're ideally looking for an early August start date.If you require any adjustments to this recruitment process, please let us know in your application or email us separately so we can do our best to accommodate these changes. Please bear in mind that if you have been working in the PR industry for more than a year, you may have too much experience to get the best out of this specific entry level opportunity. It's likely that you’ll be more suited to a different role within our team. We’d still like to get to know you, so please do send over your CV and a cover letter explaining what you’re looking for from your next role.    Getting to know Missive To help you with your application and preparation, we’ve included some more information to help you get to know us better.Missive was founded with the sole aim of delivering a positive impact both to our clients and to the lives of our staff, which is translated in our company philosophy: ‘We Do The Right Thing’. It is why we have won multiple awards for our approach, including most recently PRWeek’s Best Place to Work 2023. We turn ten this year and are doing so by further investing in our digital, DE&amp;I Consulting and Marketing capabilities. We are also supercharging our virtual work experience programme – <a href="https://missive.co.uk/careers/apply-to-mars/" target="_blank">MARS</a> - that exists to encourage diversity in our sector. In short, this is an exciting time to be a part of Missive.  We are proud to offer the chance to work in a genuinely compassionate, progressive, fun culture with supercharged career development and inspiring clients. Each and every member of the team works with autonomy, armed with the ability to explore and experiment to drive results both for our clients and for Missive as a whole.  Missive is, and will always be, committed to the very best employee experience and quality delivery for today’s leading tech brands. If this sounds like something you’re keen to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.   The work we do  Missive is passionate about delivering genuine business outcomes for technology brands using strategic communications. We are proud to be able to say that our clients have gained customers, new investment, high-calibre talent, external accreditation and staff retention – all as a result of our work.Our team of communications experts includes some of the brightest brains in the industry, with collective experience spanning every corner of corporate tech PR, digital marketing and corporate comms.  What you will get from Missive: Supercharged career development: We assign a budget of £1,000 per head per year proving our commitment to continual development. You’ll have access to regular brown bags, in-house experts, external courses and senior external coaching. We also run all-company training days to help you discover those all-important soft skills. If you want to try something new, put your hand up and let us know!  A host of benefits: These include an annual tech and wellbeing allowance, private medical insurance including a virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a generous pension, an annual discretionary bonus, sabbatical after four years, death in service benefit, quarterly volunteering days, enhanced parental leave, an extra day off for your birthday, quarterly socials, monthly ‘Lunch on Us’, and the annual company trip – the ‘Missive Massive’ (last year to The Alps). A great office environment: Missive is based in London Bridge in a modern new office complete with unlimited coffee, biscuits, drinks, breakout spaces, private call booths and more.  Complete flexibility: Although we think you’ll love the office, you’ll also be given the kit and the freedom to work where, when and how you choose. We don’t measure our employees on the hours they do or where they do them. It’s what we achieve for our clients that’s important. A commitment to ESG: We are passionate about doing the right thing and our ESG Committee holds us to account. Our DE&amp;I benchmarking, Seat at the Table conversations, partnership with suicide charity CALM, Pregnant Then Screwed accreditation, Disability Confident status and B-Corp journey all provide opportunities to get involved and make a difference. We have no gender pay gap.  And a competitive salary: We offer competitive salaries and discretionary bonuses based on personal and company performance. We are proudly building a team rich in diversity, skilled to influence the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Missive Ltd

Junior PR consultant / junior PR executive

Contract: Full-time, permanentClosing date: 27th May 2024, 10amSalary: £30,210 per annum Make Shakespeare accessible to all as an access advisor. We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.The Access Advisor, Theatre &amp; Education will work closely with the Theatre &amp; Production and Education teams. They will advise and support in making the Globe accessible for creative and Education freelancers, support the planning and lead on the delivery of a comprehensive programme of assisted performances (captioned, audio described, relaxed and BSL). The role will support the development of creative projects to ensure Access is considered and applied, and they will develop and deliver training, frameworks, and advice for these teams.As part of ensuring Shakespeare is accessible for all, we are on a continuous improvement journey to embed and develop Access at Shakespeare’s Globe. Responsibility for Access at the Globe sits centrally within the People &amp; Culture department, with Access Advisors based in the Theatre and Ticketing &amp; Sales departments. This role reports into the Theatre department, with close working relationship with the Education teams, as well as being part of the team for advising and supporting teams across the whole organisation. Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead on access advice and training across the Theatre and Production teams, Education teams and the team that develops Guided Tours and Exhibition, following the strategy set by the Access Manager</li><li>Discuss access considerations for show companies during the induction process and throughout the production process and advise company management, producers and creative teams accordingly.</li><li>With the Access Advisor, Audiences, support the planning and lead on the delivery of a comprehensive programme of assisted performances, liaising with relevant departments across the Globe.</li><li>Advise on best practice and support the Education teams in the delivery of accessible workshops, public events, Education activities, and projects.</li><li>Support the Education teams with the development of their accessible offerings.</li><li>Together with the Access Manager and Access Advisor, Audiences, develop and maintain a preferred supplier list of freelance access support workers, British Sign Language interpreters, Captioners, and Audio Describers.</li><li>In collaboration with the Access Manager and Theatre General Manager, find new and innovative ways to make the artist experience more accessible and inclusive.</li><li>Work closely with the Head of People &amp; Culture, Access Manager and Access Advisor, Audiences, to evaluate access provision across the Globe, to ensure consistency of practice.</li></ul>For a full list of key responsibilities, please download the full job pack by clicking the 'apply' button. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience Access provisions in an arts or education venue, or equivalent understanding and knowledge.</li><li>A strong and understanding of the Social Model of Disability and its application in the workplace.</li><li>A working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and understanding of Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practice and delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to break down barriers in communication.</li><li>The ability to build and maintain effective relationships.</li><li>A demonstrable commitment to widening theatre accessibility for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.</li><li>Experience on or knowledge of delivering assisted performance within a multidisciplinary venue.</li><li>An understanding of the Access to Work scheme and how to support application writing.</li><li>The ability to influence and support change and create positive impact in a multi-faceted organisation.</li><li>A proactive, pragmatic and practical approach.</li><li>Tactful, diplomatic, and able to maintain confidentiality for sensitive information.</li><li>Ability to work without supervision and take initiative.</li><li>Available for evening and weekend work when necessary.</li></ul>Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience of underrepresented groups, such as the Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, Global Majority, and LGBTQIA+. To applyFor more information, please download the job description found via the apply button. Complete the online application formWe regret that because of the high volume of anticipated applications, we may be unable to contact unsuccessful candidates. If you have a query, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com" target="_blank">recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com</a>. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to monitoring the effectiveness of our policies and procedures, to help us meet our commitment to be an anti-racist, pro-equality organisation. We would appreciate you responding to our diversity data monitoring survey alongside your application as this help us make informed decisions about any changes we need to consider making to our recruitment policies, procedures and candidate experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Shakespeare's Globe

Access advisor, Theatre & Production

Closing date for applications: 19th May 2024Salary: £26,500 per annumContract type: PermanentWorking hours: Full-timeLocation: Vauxhall, London (hybrid post probation)​​This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual seeking an exciting entry-level role in publicity and children’s publishing, with opportunities to work directly with some of the best children’s authors and illustrators in the industry.​Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international Group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House, Peachtree and Pixel + Ink in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the Walker Books Group is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books.​Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved family brands including Lucy Cousin’s Maisy, Michael Rosen’s We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s Guess How Much I Love You and Martin Handford’s Where’s Wally?The main purpose of the role is to provide crucial administrative support to our busy publicity department, and requires an individual who is highly organised and able to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks.A proven passion for the children's book market is key, and an understanding of basic publicity principles, media and events are desirable.​Responsibilities<ul><li>Co-ordinate and circulate Walker’s PR updates to ensure everybody across the business is aware of PR activity and coverage, including; monitoring press coverage, managing reviews and awards with updates on a central Biblio system, writing a weekly newsletter, adding to board reports, and ensuring key press &amp; award activity is represented across all Walker social media channels</li><li>In conjunction with the PR team, co-ordinate submissions including awards for all Walker titles, trade buyers’ guides and festival pitches</li><li>Support the PR team with events logistics including; supporting with the smooth running of launches, attending pitch meetings, assisting with the booking of logistical arrangements (including travel &amp; accommodation), and attending virtual and in-person events as required – this may involve weekends and evenings and travel around the UK</li><li>Oversee and manage the blogger/influencer contacts list, keeping it up to date and organised, as well as facilitating the monthly mail-outs of titles to YA bloggers, and managing call outs for new YA bloggers to join the list</li><li>Co-ordinate gratis mailings from the warehouse on behalf of the team</li><li>Oversee the PR in-box correspondence, as well as PR shelves &amp; cupboards to make sure they are stocked and kept in good order, with materials &amp; post appropriately handled</li><li>Support PR and Marketing with campaign brainstorms, and on occasion, research into the market &amp; competitor activity, as well as writing press releases</li><li>Adhoc tasks as required including (but not limited to); diary management, meeting minutes, supporting Head of Publicity with budget work, character costume bookings etc.</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.​Knowledge, skills and experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>A clear passion and enthusiasm for children’s book publishing, and an interest in media and events is vital for this role</li><li>Experience in juggling and prioritising multiple projects and requests</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in communicating appropriately with a range of people from a variety of backgrounds</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in order to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>A strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications</li><li>Highly self-motivated</li></ul> Why join Walker Books?​What we offer<ul><li>Hybrid work (at least two days in the office per week) once you have successfully passed probation</li><li>22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced Pension Scheme</li><li>Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul>​If you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walker.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walker.co.uk</a>.​Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce encourages creativity and innovative working environment. We are committed to equal treatment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. It is important that our teams represent all our readers, their families and their communities and we welcome and encourage all applications.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walker Books Ltd

Publicity assistant

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 4th June at 5pmSalary: £35,000-£40,000 First interviews: 11th and 13th June Second interviews: Week beginning 17th JuneLocation: Creative Access, c/o ITV, The WestWorks, 195 Wood Lane, London W12 7FQ Love to see people from under-represented backgrounds thrive in their career? Play a key role at Creative Access as a programmes manager specialising in career development.Creative Access is one of the leading diversity organisations in the UK. We provide career-long access, opportunities, support and training to make the creative industries better reflect society. Our mission is to break down the barriers faced by those from historically under-represented groups to accessing and building careers.The Thrive team at Creative Access works to support individuals from historically under-represented groups to thrive in the creative economy through career development, support, mentoring and training for individuals, as well as providing training for employers to help them build inclusive cultures. Role objectives<ul><li>To lead on the development, funding and delivery of our Thrive: career development programme – a 12-month career support programme for mid-level individuals from historically under-represented backgrounds</li><li>To manage key projects within the programmes team, including the Career Development Bursary and Creative Access Steering Group</li><li>To play a key role in the development and launch of a pilot for a new career support programme for senior professionals in the creative industries, working in close partnership with the Head of Thrive</li><li>To work closely with the Head of Thrive to support with programme development and future strategic initiatives to expand Creative Access’ offering and reach</li></ul> Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee delivery, funding and development of our mid-level Thrive: career development programme for Creative Access alumni, those enrolled via employers or recruited via funded partnerships. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Developing and implementing a funding strategy for the programme, including proactively marketing, reaching out to and pitching the programme to existing and new employer partners to enrol their employees and to potential programme sponsors to increase the number of funded places offered</li><li>Onboarding individuals enrolled onto Thrive through Salesforce, our CRM system, and leading online induction sessions for new cohorts</li><li>Coordinating and developing training sessions to build knowledge and skills (including liaising with attendees and freelance facilitators, follow-up and evaluation)</li><li>Providing pastoral care, advice and support including mental health and career advice</li><li>Dealing with line manager queries</li><li>Supporting the Mentoring Manager with our Thrive mentoring programme including matching mentees with suitable mentors</li><li>Overseeing the planning and delivery of regular networking events, designed to connect our community</li></ul></li><li>Alongside the Head of Thrive and CEO, play a key role in the development and pilot delivery of a career support programme for senior professionals. Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Researching and sourcing freelance trainers and coaches to work with us on the programme</li><li>Overseeing the application and recruitment process of the pilot programme</li><li>Project managing the pilot programme and being the lead point of contact for participants</li></ul></li><li>Lead on the Creative Access Steering Group, a year-long programme which provides a leadership pathway for participants to becoming trustees or non-executive directors of other creative organisations, social enterprises or charities. The group also provide feedback, input on and steer various Creative Access programmes and areas of development.</li><li>Manage the Creative Access Career Development Bursary aimed at supporting candidates who aspire to work, or further their career, in the creative economy</li><li>Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new funding partners</li><li>Utilise tools to evaluate and monitor programme impact, and input to reporting processes for key stakeholders</li><li>Create newsletters for our Thrive community and run campaigns to encourage community engagement in new initiatives</li><li>Feed into programme strategy and support with programme development and future strategic initiatives to expand Creative Access’ reach and offering</li><li>Work collaboratively with all team members across Creative Access to support the company’s key aims and objectives to ensure a wholehearted approach to diversity, equity and inclusion</li><li>Contribute to regular planning meetings with the marketing team to ensure the brand message is strong and consistent across all events and platforms</li><li>Line management and development of the Programmes Assistant</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong track record of developing, managing and delivering programmes and/or events</li><li>Demonstrable ability to work across multiple programmes or projects whilst ensuring high standards and quality of experience</li><li>Strong interest and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the creative industries</li><li>Experience of working with individuals to support their skills development (experience with mid-level and senior creative professionals particularly desirable)</li><li>Some experience of one or more of the following: fundraising, generating new business, working with commercial partners</li><li>A proactive approach to workload planning and delivery, with the ability to manage a full and varied workload whilst meeting deadlines and achieving project objectives</li><li>An appetite for learning on the job and developing your skills set towards the needs of the organisation</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and independently</li><li>Hardworking, detail orientated and a strong team player</li></ul> To note<ul><li>We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals as required – you can read our accessibility policy <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/accessibility-reasonable-adjustments" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>We welcome applications from people who do not meet all the requirements of the skills and experience section above, or from those who have transferable skills</li><li>The successful candidate will need to complete a DBS check</li><li>This is a description of the job as currently presented. Please note the role responsibilities are subject to change through review and discussion with post-holder</li><li>We have an open and collaborative team culture and provide extensive support for personal professional development, including the opportunity to attend workshops on diversity, equity and inclusion and to receive mental health first aid training</li></ul> Holiday entitlement: 23 days per calendar year, plus statutory English Bank holidays, the days between Christmas and New Year, and one day for your birthday (pro-rated for part-time staff). An additional days’ leave is accrued for each year of service. Hours of work &amp; hybrid-working: Standard working hours for the Thrive team are 09:30 – 17:30 Monday to Friday. We operate a hybrid-working with a minimum of two days per week in either our White City or Camden offices. The post-holder will be expected to assume duties outside of working hours on occasion (including evening work) to support the delivery of the role and operation of the organisation. We operate a time off in lieu (TOIL) policy and are open to discussing flexible terms.  To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>To apply please upload a CV and cover letter outlining why you’re interested in the role and skills relevant to the role description (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be considered)</li><li>Please upload your CV and cover letter as one document</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>If you require any access support while completing the application form, or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> to discuss further.

Creative Access

About Creative Access

Programmes manager – career development

Closing date: 15th May 2024Salary: £27,000Contract: The role is a full-time permanent position  Do you have a wide and varied reading list? Interested in making a start in your publishing career? If your answer is yes, keep on reading...We are looking for an Editorial Assistant to join the Special Interest Team at Bloomsbury. In this division, we create original and high-quality content to support hobbies, enthusiasms and interests in a number of subject areas including sports, health and wellness, sailing, camping and walking, military history, wildlife and creative writing. We also publish serious and rigorous non-fiction, aimed at a wider educated readership in the fields of politics, philosophy, history, religion and popular science.We are looking for someone with exceptional organisation skills, who has a good eye for detail and who is used to juggling a variety of tasks. A passion for books is a must and previous experience of working in an office environment would be an advantage. This role will specifically support Sport and Green Tree (3 days p/w) and Nautical and Conway (2 days p/w). ResponsibilitiesTo assist the editorial team with editorial and administrative tasks:<ul><li>Managing reprints for each list, liaising with production, checking proofs</li><li>Managing catalogue copy to make sure everything is present/correct </li><li>Checking ebook files</li><li>Checking Biblio and updating copy</li><li>Sending out proofs and advance copies to authors, contributors and others</li><li>Checking proof corrections </li><li>Responsible for checking media cuttings, and uploading quotes to Biblio</li><li>Submitting titles for book prizes</li><li>Checking title and metadata reports, and updating Biblio with missing information</li><li>Checking Amazon to ensure all information is up to date, including Look Inside/key words</li><li>Compiling and updating a freelancer database</li><li>Filling in HMRC forms/Statements of Work</li><li>Managing UK Hydrographic Office licensing process</li><li>Managing nautical departmental email address</li><li>Helping out at industry events</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>Exceptional organisational, time management and prioritisation skills</li><li>Ability to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities</li><li>Stays calm under pressure</li><li>Flexibility; ability to adapt to changing priorities</li><li>Proactive</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Confident, enthusiastic, hard-working, committed</li><li>Team player</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good visual ‘eye’</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Proofreading skills are an advantage</li><li>Good working knowledge of Word and Excel </li><li>Ability to learn and adapt to publishing systems and processes quickly</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio 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 Mondays and Tuesdays.As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 15th 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.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Editorial assistant – Sport, Green Tree & Nautical

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.

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.

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