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Closing date for applications: 9th November 2025Salary: Basic salary per annum starting from £33,688Location: Leeds, Manchester, GlasgowReports to: Head of communicationsDepartment: Content communicationsJob grade: P2 Do you want to spend your days promoting brilliant content for one of the most innovative and dynamic broadcasters in the UK?&nbsp;Do you know your MAFS from your Minor Issues? The Channel 4 reality entertainment, lifestyle and digital departments have been responsible for some of the most ground-breaking and distinctive shows on television from The Great British Bake Off, The Last Leg, and Married at First Sight to Come Done With Me and The Intern. We’re looking for an outstanding publicist to join Channel 4’s busy content communications team.&nbsp;The content communications department is responsible for generating and shaping media coverage and driving buzz around Channel 4’s programmes, content, vision, services and talent. The department proactively publicises Channel 4's programmes and content across all newspapers, digital, TV and radio, magazines, trade publications, podcasts and with influencers - with a view to driving audiences and amplifying its brand and reputation. The department is responsible for communicating the effectiveness of Channel 4's delivery against its public service remit and protecting the reputation of the organisation, its individuals and programming. The content communications department handles all media requests for programme information, talent and executive interviews, clips and pictures.The publicist role works with the team to develop creative, targeted, noisy publicity campaigns that generate conversations and drive audience viewing to Channel 4’s programmes and content as well as effectively communicating its unique remit and brand values. This role will work on campaigns for a range of programmes, with particular focus on promoting content across our reality entertainment, lifestyle and digital slates. The publicist will work as part of the wider content communications team which is overseen by the director of content communications and they will have the opportunity to work across multiple programming genres and with different members of the department. ResponsibilitiesReporting to head of communications, reality entertainment, lifestyle and digital, the publicist will:<ul><li>Develop stand out publicity strategies for key priority communications, reality entertainment, lifestyle and digital programmes and to come up with innovative ideas for generating noise around key projects across all broadcast channels and streaming</li><li>Proactively promote their assigned programmes to a range of media including – print, broadcast, digital and influencers</li><li>Develop a network of excellent working relationships with journalists and influencers across a range of media</li><li>Identify issues arising out of Channel 4 projects, in conjunction with the publicity leads and head of communications – helping to prepare Q&amp;As, drafting lines against enquiry and fielding/answering calls</li><li>Write and create press materials for review by publicity lead/HoC – including press releases, press information/billings, press packs and clips etc</li><li>Organise and run press events, junkets, set visits and screenings</li><li>Contribute to written reports and evaluations of priority programme campaigns</li><li>Work closely with picture publicity, marketing and social teams to deliver creative integrated PR campaigns</li><li>Develop excellent working relationships with Channel 4 commissioning teams, independent production companies, agents and personal publicists</li><li>Some out of hours working will be required</li><li>Some travel will be required</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceTechnical/professional<ul><li>A track record of developing and implementing proactive, creative and innovative consumer PR strategies and campaigns</li><li>A comprehensive understanding of PR and its place in the wider communications mix</li><li>Experience of identifying contentious issues and working with the team to mitigate these</li><li>Proven flair for creative and effective writing</li><li>Fluency in social media and a clear understanding of best practice in a PR context</li></ul>Relationship management<ul><li>Experience of working with programme executives</li><li>Experience of working with talent, managers and publicists.</li><li>Outstanding communication skills and an ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders</li><li>A good network of contacts and an interest in building and developing relationships with online influencers and digital media</li></ul>Managing resources<ul><li>Able to prioritise well, deal with multiple projects and work to deadlines</li><li>Demonstrable experience of delivering creative PR campaigns</li></ul>Autonomy/judgement/decision making&nbsp;<ul><li>Proven ability of writing press lines and managing press enquiries to deadline.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.</li></ul>Complexity/problem solving&nbsp;<ul><li>Proven record of managing press, logistical and resource issues</li><li>Proven record of managing conflicting priorities and demands</li><li>Business impact/strategic perspective</li><li>Ability to think strategically under pressure</li></ul>Content<ul><li>A passion for TV and content</li><li>An interest in working for Channel 4 and an understanding of its core values and remit</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience in a creative, content-led sector</li><li>Understanding of the TV and media industry</li><li>Knowledge of and experience in incorporating digital and social/influencer innovation within press campaigns</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Publicist, unscripted

Closing date for applications: 3 November 2025Salary: £48,000 -£50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week From managing key accounts and developing new business to shaping sales strategy, you'll play a key role in driving growth at one of the UK's top publishers.&nbsp;Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business. It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doingWe are looking for a commercially focused sales professional to join an enthusiastic and driven non-trade (NT) team.&nbsp;Working across the whole of the HUK Group on a wide portfolio of books, games, gifts and stationery but with a specific focus on lifestyle and children's products you will have the opportunity to create and shape product for the non-trade market. There will be direct account management but you will also be actively seeking out new business within the UK discount market and developing brand partnerships and business-to-business (B2B) opportunities.The successful candidate will be responsible for:<ul><li>Seeking new accounts within the UK discount retail market</li><li>Researching and developing new business opportunities for brand partnerships and B2B</li><li>Managing the sales and profit margin for intellectual property (IP) and custom projects to discounter and promo sales channels</li><li>Building relationships with key editorial contacts to drive profitable custom projects across group for UK NT customers and channels to ensure we deliver and exceed budget</li><li>Attending key divisional meetings, as appropriate, to optimise non-trade opportunities including acquisitions and print sign-offs</li><li>Working alongside relevant team leads for brands, backlist and series to find new opportunities for existing authors and titles through non-trade channels including backlist reissues, custom publishing and IP projects</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone who is excited about selling with a proven track record of commercial success., ideally with a strong background in illustrated or children's book publishing. You will have a solid understanding of the publishing process, preferably within a non-trade or special sales team. You will need to actively engage with a wide range of internal stakeholders, to be proactive and forward thinking making the most of every situation and able to implement change if required.&nbsp;With a good understanding of consumer trends and relevant market knowledge, you will be able to develop product for key brands across multiple formats. 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

Key account director - non-trade

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.

Digital operations assistant

Closing date: 12th November 2025 at 10amSalary: £35,700 per annumContract: This is a permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week).Interviews: Interviews are currently scheduled for 19th November 2025. Do you have a strong appreciation for the role of philanthropy in the arts?Do you have experience developing and delivering individual giving and philanthropy strategies? If so, you could be our new head of philanthropy. Responsibilities<ul><li>The head of philanthropy will lead on day-to-day fundraising across individual giving, memberships, appeals and campaigns for Leeds Playhouse.</li><li>This role is central to building and sustaining a robust philanthropic programme, with a particular focus on developing a strong pipeline of mid- and high-level donors, cultivating and stewarding High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), and driving engagement through compelling communications and events.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>We are seeking an excellent communicator and strategic fundraiser who is creative, resilient, and highly motivated.</li><li>The head of philanthropy will play a key role in shaping and delivering sustainable income growth through individual giving, and major donor engagement—ensuring our work is resourced for the long term.</li></ul> Additional informationThe post-holder will report to the strategic director of fundraising &amp; development, deputising as required, and will line manage the development administrator.This role is predominantly based at Leeds Playhouse with some scope for hybrid working, complementing the strategic director role (a part-time role, mostly working remotely).We would like to fill a requirement for 35 hours per week, which is full-time for this role, with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. However, we are open to hearing from people interested in part-time work or job sharing. Pay for the role is £35,700 per year based on 35 hours per week. BenefitsBenefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer. 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;

Leeds Playhouse

Head of philanthropy

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

5 Permanent position Opportunities in Leeds, UK