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Closing date: 30th July 2024Salary: £32,200-£38,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +beneLocation: This role can be based at our London, Sheffield, Edinburgh or Bristol office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has come up for an editor with strong commercial instincts and a passion for publishing the best in commercial women's fiction.&nbsp;Sphere is the commercial hub of Little, Brown, a major trade division within Hachette and four-time winner of the Publisher of the Year Award.Sphere Fiction is one of the most innovative and successful commercial imprints in the UK and the proud home of globally bestselling brands Mark Billingham, Val McDermid, Patricia Cornwell, Nicholas Sparks and more, as well as some of the biggest recent bestsellers and brands of the future, including Ali Hazelwood and Colleen Hoover. Our ethos is to publish something for everyone; we put what readers want front and centre and aim to reach mass audiences who might be traditional book-buyers as well as those who might instead be entertainment consumers first and foremost.The successful candidate will be acquiring a range of titles for Sphere’s general fiction list, from zeitgeisty rom-coms to traditional women's and general fiction. Reporting to Sphere Fiction’s Deputy Publisher Tilda Key, the candidate will be responsible for publishing a small number of existing authors as well as working closely with the Deputy Publisher and Sphere Fiction's Executive Publisher Lucy Malagoni to acquire in line with the list’s strategic aims.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with authors</li><li>Championing books throughout the publication process</li><li>Working effectively with marketing, sales, publicity, production, design and rights teams</li><li>Maintaining good relationships with literary agents and scouts</li><li>Finding and acquiring new talent for the Sphere fiction list</li><li>Negotiating contracts with authors and agents</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking forWe are looking for a creative, motivated and market-savvy candidate who enjoys working closely with a tight-knit team, but feels confident driving their publications in a busy division.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for an editor looking to take on a varied list of authors and plenty of opportunity to acquire new projects.&nbsp;<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience editing and publishing women's fiction, and may have supported a senior team member on brand publishing.</li><li>Strong awareness of the women's fiction market and trends</li><li>Experience communicating with and editing authors</li><li>Experience briefing jackets, writing cover copy and metadata</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to hit deadlines</li><li>Some commissioning and/or IP development experience is desirable but not essential</li></ul>Alongside how your experiences fit the role, in your covering letter we would also love to hear about the commercial women's fiction publication (from any publisher) that has most impressed you in the past twelve months, and why.&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>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;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Commissioning editor

Closing date: Monday 12 August 2024 at 10amSalary: £30,500 per annum pro rata plus 6% pension contributionContract: PermanentHours: Part-time (3 days or 21 hours per week)Location: The role can be home or office-based, or hybrid in one of the three following areas: London, Manchester or Merseyside.&nbsp;Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives? Do you thrive in dynamic, creative environments? Join Arts Emergency to create inspiring, impactful events for young people in the arts and cultural sectors!The community events officer is an exciting new role that will be responsible for planning and delivering a programme of events (in-person and online) that bring together members of Arts Emergency’s young community across networking, skills development and community-building opportunities. This is a busy, fun, and super rewarding role where you will work both independently and in collaboration with the community team and the wider Arts Emergency team around the country.&nbsp;Role responsibilitiesProgramme delivery<ul><li>Develop and deliver an annual programme of in-person and online events across London, Manchester, and Merseyside for Arts Emergency’s young community, volunteers and network members</li><li>Collaborate with community colleagues to ensure alignment and crossover between in-person and digital engagement opportunities</li><li>Provide event coordination support for youth collective activities, such as online meetings and residentials</li><li>Produce reports about activity, outputs, and impact of the events programme as required</li></ul>Programme administration<ul><li>Develop, test, and troubleshoot forms and processes within the CRM database to support the delivery of the events programme</li><li>Ensure that all activity for the events programme is captured accurately in the CRM database</li><li>Respond to queries about the events programme from young community members and network members</li><li>Coordinate the administration of travel and access repayments</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience of working with young people aged 16-25</li><li>Experience of event delivery and administration in a related field (e.g. youth work, arts and culture, education)</li><li>Experience of managing relationships with partner organisations and/or skilled volunteers</li><li>Knowledge of the context and issues affecting young people aged 16-25</li><li>Knowledge of the creative and cultural sector, especially in London, Manchester and Merseyside</li><li>Good organisational, time management and communication&nbsp;skills</li><li>Good problem-solving skills</li><li>Capability in using standard office programmes, web-based apps, and databases</li></ul>&nbsp;A bit about you<ul><li>Commitment to Arts Emergency’s mission, vision, and values</li><li>Passionate and driven to make a positive impact on the world</li><li>Resourceful, with a ‘can-do’ attitude</li><li>Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role</li><li>A people person</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationWe will be hosting an optional Zoom on Tuesday 6 August at 6pm for prospective applicants to learn more about the role, the Community team, and Arts Emergency before they apply.28 days annual leave pro rata (on top of usual bank holidays)Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hoursThe role can be home or office-based, or hybrid. Given the nature of the role we would expect the Community Events Officer to be based in or near one of the three areas where we currently work: London, Manchester or Merseyside.The Community programme provides a wide-ranging offer that supports young people to broaden their experiences of creative careers and cultural organisations, build connections with each other and with the industry, grow in their confidence to advocate for themselves and others, and successfully navigate their pathways into the creative and cultural sector.&nbsp;To apply1. Visit the Arts Emergency website by clicking the 'Apply' button2. Download and read the Job Pack thoroughly3. Follow the instructions on how to apply stated in the document4. Deadline to apply: 12 August 2024, 10amWe 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.

Arts Emergency

Community events officer

Application deadline: 29 July 2024 at 10amSalary: £30,500 per annum pro rata plus 6% pension contributionHours: Part-time (3.5 days&nbsp;per week), Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hoursLocation: This role can be home or office-based, or hybrid&nbsp;Do you have a passion for youth work and the arts?Arts Emergency, a mentoring organisation and support network aiming to address the inequalities in the creative and cultural sectors, is looking for an experienced and motivated Merseyside Mentoring Officer.Arts Emergency has been supporting young people through its mentoring programme since 2011. During this time, we’ve seen a huge community of mentors from across the UK’s creative industries come together to support nearly 2,000 underrepresented young people to pursue higher education, creativity and careers.As the Merseyside Mentoring Officer, you will work to recruit, match and support mentoring pairs across Merseyside. This is a busy, fun, and super rewarding role where you’ll get to work independently while being supported by the Mentoring Manager, your Mentoring team colleagues, and the wider Arts Emergency team around the country.&nbsp;Key tasks<ul><li>Recruit and maintain a network of volunteer mentors, in collaboration with the wider Mentoring and Arts Emergency team</li><li>Organise mentor training events and carry out necessary safeguarding measures, including enhanced checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for volunteers &nbsp;</li><li>Promote the mentoring programme with schools, colleges, and other referral partners &nbsp;</li><li>Manage existing relationships and develop new ones with schools, colleges, and other referral partners</li><li>Manage application and onboarding processes effectively</li><li>Ensure the best possible mentor matches for young people and provide high-quality support throughout their mentoring relationship</li><li>Monitor the programme and share updates proactively with the Mentoring Manager, including reviewing and responding to mentor reports</li><li>Curate monthly newsletters, sharing opportunities with Merseyside-based mentees &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience working with young people aged 16-18</li><li>Experience of programme delivery in a related field (e.g. youth work, arts and culture, education)</li><li>Knowledge of the context and issues affecting young people in Merseyside</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders</li><li>Good presentation skills and confident at public speaking</li><li>Good administrative and organisational skills</li><li>Creative thinking - ability to recognise and capitalise on value-added opportunities for mentors and mentees</li><li>Capability in using standard office programmes, web-based apps, and databases&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to upholding Arts Emergency’s values of being bold, optimistic, and community-led</li><li>Passionate and driven to make a positive impact on the world</li><li>Always learning: a self-starter, motivated, eager to learn</li><li>Self-disciplined to work independently and communicate proactively with the wider team&nbsp;</li></ul>The role can be home or office-based, or hybrid. Arts Emergency’s head office is in London and Manchester. We also have access to Spaces offices around the country which all staff can use if an office space is needed outside these areas - including a co-working space off Wood Street in Liverpool city centre. Regular travel across Merseyside is essential as part of programme delivery.&nbsp; &nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.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.

Merseyside mentoring officer

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