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Closing date for applications: 27 August 2025Salary: £28,500 per annum Work with global retailers, analyse trends and drive book sales across every genre as part of a dynamic team at the heart of digital publishing.This is an excellent position in a dynamic sector of publishing, providing support to the digital sales team. The role will require an extremely high level of organisation and initiative, as well as an ability to rapidly acquire a high level of competency on company systems and confident use of Microsoft Office applications, with an excellent working knowledge of Excel. We’re looking for personable, bright individual who can learn quickly and use their own initiative. A problem solver with an aptitude for analysing large sets of data and ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations. The role offers solid experience supporting the team selling to major UK and global digital retailers. It’s a real opportunity for gaining an unmatched insight into the digital publishing landscape, online retail, and the workings of publishing divisions across all genres. ResponsibilitiesData and analysis<ul><li>Prepare lists of titles to feature in key retailer promotional programmes ensuring optimum performance across the catalogue</li><li>Interrogate sales reporting, identifying trends and creating contextualised reports on sales promotions</li><li>Manage the global properties schedule ensuring backlist activity across all the HC companies is aligned and communicated</li><li>Develop a strong working knowledge of the HarperCollins global catalogue, understanding seasonal patterns and commercial opportunities</li><li>Work closely with the insight and analytics departments to ensure strategic alignment</li></ul>Digital Sales<ul><li>Provide administrative support to the digital sales team</li><li>Support the digital sales team in selling effectively to all key digital retailers, across eBooks and digital audio for all HarperCollins publishing divisions</li><li>Support sales managers and directors for learning and best practice</li><li>Keep effective records of all promotions, ensuring the promotion planner is fully up to date with accurate details of key promotional pricing.</li><li>Create and maintain quarterly promotion overviews, communicating updates to the digital sales team</li><li>Liaise effectively with publishing divisions and sales teams to ensure information is shared and promotion plans are clearly communicated</li><li>Manage the global properties schedule ensuring activity across all the HC companies is aligned</li><li>Coordinate all general office administration across the department ensuring the smooth management of information and resources</li><li>Collate the weekly digital sales report, working closely with other members of the team to identify key points of interest for communication</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Admin experience with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Experience of utilising advanced Excel</li><li>Knowledge of PowerPoint and Word</li><li>Experience of supporting a busy team</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 time management</li><li>Very organised</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&nbsp;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&nbsp;</li></ul> Additional informationAt HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of all applications, we ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities.&nbsp; This allows us to fairly assess your knowledge, skills, and experience to determine how they align with the role. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions, even if answers are not perfect. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days. 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.

Glasgow Office 

Honley

Dublin

HarperCollins Publishers UK

HarperCollins

200 Years of HarperCollins

Digital sales executive

Closing date for applications: 7 August 2025Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 per annumLocation: The role is based at&nbsp;our London office, 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of two days office-based/three days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are Monday and Tuesday. Kick-start your publishing career with Publisher of the Year Bloomsbury! This entry-level role offers hands-on experience supporting editorial administration and operations.&nbsp;We are looking for an editorial operations assistant to join the adult editorial team at Bloomsbury Publishing, the home of authors such as Samantha Shannon, William Dalrymple, Kiley Reid, Stuart Turton, Georgina Hayden and Poppy O’Toole. This is a wonderful opportunity to join the British Book Awards’ current Publisher of the Year in an entry-level role.You’ll be an enthusiastic, efficient person and you’ll assist the entire department with day-to-day administrative and editorial support. Your work will bring you into contact with all members of the department, and there will be opportunities to develop editorial skills. The team sits within the consumer division, and reports to the head of editorial operations. The roleYour work will mainly involve the following, with other departmental admin tasks as required.Administrative and editorial support<ul><li>Assisting with day-to-day administration in order to centralise the management of the running of the department and support the editorial team</li><li>Responsibility for freelancer onboarding</li><li>Biblio maintenance: keeping the source of all our data for our titles as up-to-date and smoothly running as possible</li><li>Contact for multi-region editions (MREs) originating from Bloomsbury USA</li><li>Checking ePubs and reprint covers and approving for press</li></ul>Assistant to head of editorial operations<ul><li>Arranging and minuting meetings, running and circulating reports</li><li>Acting as the team contact for queries from other departments</li><li>Processing expenses</li></ul>Assistant to editor-in-chief<ul><li>Managing diary, expenses and travel</li><li>Running reports and schedules from Biblio and other data sources</li><li>Assisting with departmental meetings</li></ul>Other admin tasks<ul><li>Handling prize deadlines and submissions for the department</li><li>Organising couriers</li><li>Maintaining a database of readers used by the department and organising materials for readers as required</li><li>Ordering in copies of books as needed</li><li>Printing, scanning, photocopying and binding manuscripts</li><li>Assisting with arrangements for events</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;We are looking for someone organised, confident and eager to learn, with:<ul><li>excellent communication and time-management skills</li><li>impeccable spelling, grammar and punctuation</li><li>office experience</li><li>excellent organisational skills</li><li>attention to detail</li><li>a demonstrable interest in trade fiction and non-fiction, and an awareness of the book market</li><li>some relevant experience would be an advantage</li></ul> Additional informationThis position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and 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 two years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Thursday 7th of August 2025. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.The Book Trade Charity provides financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp; Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: two days office-based/three days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred)</li><li>25 days’ holiday, 3.5 days’ Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work anywhere fortnight -&nbsp;for two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for working anywhere is one week; the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health app</li><li>In-house doctor</li><li>Eye care voucher scheme</li><li>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;</li></ul> 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.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Editorial operations assistant, adult consumer

Closing date for applications: 26 August 2025Salary: £33,000 depending on experience Join an award-winning global agency and help shape standout campaigns across some of the world's most innovative industries.With technology rapidly becoming an inextricable part of every industry, our work spans multiple sectors, from healthcare, financial services, retail, automotive and more. This variety, along with our belief that the best communications programmes are integrated, means our team members have the chance to contribute to, and learn from, a whole host of people and practices across the entire agency.You’ll manage client relationships from day one, utilising the latest technology, AI tools and data to build robust communications campaigns.&nbsp; You'll support account teams to drive results through media relations, executive profiling, content development, social media and events.&nbsp;You will also contribute to new business initiatives, mentor junior team members, and ensure the smooth running of client accounts through strong organisational and project management skills. You will also play a role in supporting the team on new business and marketing efforts to continue to grow the practice and current portfolio of clients. ResponsibilitiesClient service &amp; project management<ul><li>Serve as a key point of contact for clients, participating in meetings and calls, and managing regular communications</li><li>Support the development and execution of integrated PR campaigns and projects, ensuring deliverables align with client objectives and timelines</li><li>Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitor activities; prepare client reports and analysis</li><li>Help coordinate logistics for events, interviews, and other client activities</li><li>Effectively manage and prioritise multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met</li><li>Accurately record time and activities; support the development and improvement of internal processes</li></ul>Media relations &amp; stakeholder engagement<ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and other external stakeholders</li><li>Proactively pitch stories, secure media coverage, and manage day-to-day media enquiries</li><li>Support the development of media strategies and identify relevant opportunities for client exposure</li></ul>Strategy &amp; creativity<ul><li>Participate in planning sessions, contributing original ideas and research to enhance campaigns</li><li>Stay up to date with sector trends, award-winning work, and best practices to inspire creative solutions for clients</li><li>Understand clients’ broader business and communications objectives, relating external developments to account strategy</li></ul>Business development<ul><li>Contribute to new business pitches by conducting research, developing presentation materials, and supporting proposal writing</li><li>Attend industry events and networking opportunities to represent the agency and gather market intelligence</li></ul>Teamwork &amp; leadership<ul><li>Mentor and support junior members of the team, delegating tasks and providing constructive feedback</li><li>Foster an inclusive, collaborative and positive team environment, upholding agency values</li></ul>If you have experience in the above, we'd love to hear from you! Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience in a PR agency or communications role</li><li>Passion for all things tech</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Confidence in client-facing roles and building relationships with media and stakeholders</li><li>Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a keen interest in industry trends and developments</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.

FleishmanHillard

Senior account executive - tech PR & communications - global agency

Closing date for applications: 26th August 2025 at 10.00amSalary: Starting at £40,000, dependent on experienceContract type: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week), Mon–Fri with occasional evening work requiredLocation: The WFTV office is currently based in a shared workspace in Somerset House, London. We operate on a hybrid basis and staff are required to come into the office a minimum of two days a week. Take the lead on bold, purpose-driven marketing and communications campaigns that champion women's voices and drive impact across film and TV.Women in Film &amp; TV (UK) is the leading membership organisation for women working in creative media across the UK and is part of a global network of more than 12,000 women. Our members represent a wide spectrum of roles across the film and television industry. We deliver a year-round programme of in-person and online events, host a prestigious annual awards ceremony each December, and run the Four Nations Mentoring Scheme for mid-career professionals. Additionally, we collaborate with industry partners on research projects, manage bursary initiatives, and advocate for gender equality within the screen industries.We are looking for an experienced and dynamic marketing and communications manager to lead the delivery of WFTV’s communications strategy. This pivotal role within a small, fast-paced team offers a unique opportunity to shape how WFTV engages with its community, expands its membership, and champions the voices of women across film and television. You will be responsible for leading multi-channel marketing and communications campaigns that support WFTV’s events, mentoring programmes, and flagship initiatives, including the annual WFTV Awards, Four Nations Mentoring Scheme, Screenwriters’ Lab, and Fearless Leadership Programme.The ideal candidate is a confident communicator and digital all-rounder with a passion for equality in the screen industries. You’ll manage everything from social media and email content to stakeholder communications and brand consistency, while also supporting partnerships and sponsorship fulfilment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and execute a clear, effective marketing and communications strategy aligned with WFTV’s goals</li><li>Design and deliver creative, high-impact marketing campaigns for WFTV’s programmes, events, and advocacy initiatives, including professional development schemes and the WFTV Awards</li><li>Manage content delivery across all channels including social media, email, website, and press</li><li>Uphold and champion WFTV’s brand identity and tone of voice across all communications</li><li>Lead communications aimed at members, including newsletters, event promotions, surveys, and storytelling content</li><li>Oversee the production of high-quality digital content—articles, videos, blogs, and social media assets</li><li>Edit both short-form and long-form video content for events and campaigns</li><li>Track and analyse performance data across platforms (Wix, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Vimeo) and produce monthly performance reports with actionable insights</li><li>Support the CEO and board with materials for sponsorship, advocacy, and strategic initiatives</li><li>Coordinate press and media activity in partnership with WFTV’s external PR agency and other key stakeholders</li><li>Maintain and update key pages of the WFTV website and manage website content in line with brand and campaign goals ensuring SEO best practices and optimisation across the site</li><li>Maintain GDPR compliance and resolve technical issues across platforms (Wix, Mailchimp, MemberSpace, social tools)</li><li>Act as lead for WFTV’s CRM system, managing setup, functionality, and ongoing use</li><li>Lead social content planning, scheduling, and publishing across all platforms (X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky)</li><li>Further responsibilities are outlined in the full job description avaliable via the 'Apply' button</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Extensive proven experience and expertise in digital marketing and communications</li><li>Strong strategic thinking with hands-on delivery capabilities</li><li>Proven experience in multi-channel marketing, including web, email, and social media</li><li>Proficiency in platforms such as Mailchimp, Wix, Canva, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, and CRM systems</li><li>Excellent copywriting, editing, and storytelling skills across different formats and audiences</li><li>Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple deadlines</li><li>Experience managing content calendars, freelancers, and creative assets</li><li>Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and with external partners</li><li>A clear passion for gender equality and WFTV’s mission</li><li>Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience within a membership organisation or non-profit</li><li>Familiarity with the film, television, or wider cultural sectors</li><li>Knowledge of tools such as Zoom, Typeform, and additional CRM platforms</li><li>Awareness of accessibility and inclusion best practices in communications</li></ul> Additional informationTo apply, please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining why you are a strong fit for this role by 10:00am on Monday 26 August.Interviews with be held from 11th - 16th September. WFTV operates a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria and declare a disability in their cover letter. Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments for the interview process. 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.

Women in Film and TV (UK)

Marketing and communications manager

Closing date for applications: 15th August 2025Salary: £62,000 - £68,000Business area: Media productionContract type: Permanent full timeLocation: Manchester - Coronation Street ITV studios &amp; construction workshop (Westbrook Road) - expectation is full time in the office. Step into this leadership role and shape the sets behind the world's longest-running TV soap - Coronation Street!&nbsp;Spark the magic of Coronation Street! As construction manager, you'll lead a dynamic team turning visionary designs into captivating sets. This thrilling role demands strong leadership, meticulous planning, and creative flair to enhance storytelling while mastering schedules and budgets. Oversee all builds, ensuring safety and excellence. If you're a proactive leader passionate about construction and TV, shape a beloved show! ResponsibilitiesAs construction manager, you’ll take the creative vision and bring it to life - literally. Leading our construction team, you’ll transform design concepts into the physical sets that shape storytelling on Coronation Street. You’ll manage logistics, resources, safety, and people - ensuring every build is delivered with precision and care.This is a leadership role; balancing hands-on construction know-how with project planning, team development, and long-term maintenance. From full-scale lot builds to last-minute studio changeovers, no two days are the same. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>You will have proven experience of working in a construction workshop on a drama based production with an excellent demonstrable knowledge of the set building process</li><li>You will have experience of working in the building trade with an excellent understanding of the building process</li><li>You will have experience of working in a supervisory or managerial role in the construction of sets or building environments with a proven ability to lead a team (please provide evidence of managing people and workflow)</li><li>You will have knowledge of a range of building practices including scaffold rigs and related safety considerations</li><li>You can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including a proven ability to take a variety of approaches when dealing with issues and problems</li><li>This role involves driving daily to various sites and locations to collect and deliver equipment therefore a full, manual UK driving licence is essential</li><li>You are flexible and able to take calls outside of working hours and work occasional extra days/hours, depending on production needs.</li><li>You have knowledge of Health &amp; Safety principles, and how these apply in a workshop and on-set environment (eg risk assessments, safe working practices, COSHH)</li><li>You have excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>You’re confident in communicating with others and can demonstrate good negotiating skills</li><li>You stay calm and focused under pressure and during stressful situations</li><li>You have a flexible and creative approach to problem solving</li><li>You have a proactive approach to personal development</li><li>You are able to prioritise and juggle workloads, possessing initiative to adapt to changing priorities</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Construction manager, Coronation Street - permanent

Closing date for applications: 11th August 2025Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our Sheffield, London, or Edinburgh office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Bring your editorial experience and passion for social justice to a values-led publisher, taking projects from initial concept to final publication.Jessica Kingsley Publishers is an award-winning, global publisher with a strong social justice agenda. We believe in empowering individuals through information and knowledge and aim to drive social change by celebrating diversity and equality for all. We have long been known for our pioneering publishing; we publish in the social and mental health sciences and have a market-leading portfolio of books on the autism spectrum; more recently we’ve broken new ground with our publishing in gender diversity and Chinese medicine under the Singing Dragon imprint.We publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing.Jessica Kingsley Publishers is an imprint of John Murray Press, a&nbsp;division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingYou will be responsible for taking projects through all stages of production up to publication, ensuring all products are produced on time, to budget and to a high quality, and communicating effectively with authors throughout the production process.You will foster and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues and external suppliers, briefing and overseeing the work of all freelance editors, typesetters, proofreaders and indexers, and collaborate closely with our team of production controllers to produce exceptional products. Who we are looking forYou will possess superb communication skills, a meticulous eye for detail, impeccable grammar and spelling and effective time-management skills. The role will offer scope for considerable autonomy and responsibility. Technical knowledge of digital formats and workflows is desirable but not essential. 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> 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

Production editor

Closing date for applications: 10th August 2025&nbsp;Salary: £30,000 – £35,000, commensurate with experienceReports to: The job will be reporting directly to the head of communicationsLocation: The role is full time, based in our studio in southeast London, start date as soon as possible Join a fast-paced, collaborative studio and lead creative publicity campaigns covering contemporary arts publishing.MACK is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic press and communications manager to lead media outreach and communications on our list of critically acclaimed books on art, architecture, critical theory, cinema, and photography. This role is ideal for a skilled communicator with a passion for contemporary publishing and the arts, who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative workplace. Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as a key point of contact for MACK’s authors in the launch of their books</li><li>Plan and deliver high-quality publicity campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital media</li><li>Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists and editors, and proactively expand MACK’s global outreach</li><li>Manage all external communications, ensuring these align with MACK’s brand</li><li>Develop and implement creative and strategic communications and marketing campaigns across newsletters, social media, and digital advertising</li><li>Collaborate with our sales, marketing, design, and editorial teams to create press and communications materials, and to ensure that press pieces are maximised across the company</li><li>Monitor media coverage, and produce regular reports for use across sales and editorial teams</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Prior experience in publicity or communications is strongly preferred</li><li>A proven knowledge of contemporary art book publishing and media outlets</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Confidence in building relationships with authors, journalists, and editors</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convincingly pitch books and ideas</li><li>A proactive, collaborative team player who is eager to learn and contribute across departments</li></ul> Additional information<ul><li>Benefits include a pension, flexible working hours policy, gym membership, and an employee profit-share scheme</li><li>To apply please send a CV and single page cover letter to Liv Constable-Maxwell by clicking the 'Apply' button. Please include your current notice period.</li><li>We will invite selected applicants for interview in the following weeks. &nbsp;</li><li>If you have any questions about the role or your application, please email <a href="mailto:careers@mackbooks.co.uk" target="_blank">careers@mackbooks.co.uk</a> with the title&nbsp;‘Role Query: Press and Communications Manager’.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> MACK is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the arts and publishing. &nbsp;If you have any access requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the application process, please do let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

MACK

Press and communications manager

Closing date: 22nd August 2025Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Reporting to: This role reports to the managing director&nbsp;Hours: 5 days – 37.5 hours a week Monday – Friday. Contracted hours are 9.30am – 6pm with one hour for lunch .Location: The Fane office is based in&nbsp;Farringdon, London, with the option to work from home up to 40% of the time. This role is also expected to spend time at the Fane Warehouse in North London. Are you an admin and operations whizz with a strong eye for detail?Fane is a leader in the production and curation of spoken word events, bringing the most exciting names in culture and entertainment to audiences around the world. We programme over 500 live and online events each year. We also run LoveMyRead, the home of book gifting online.A significant part of what Fane does involves selling books, whether for consumer events, corporate engagements, or our e-commerce platform,&nbsp;LoveMyRead. We are seeking a&nbsp;book operations manager to lead all book-related activities within the company.&nbsp;As the book operations manager, you will&nbsp;oversee and manage the operations and logistics process for Live tours across the Fane Group,&nbsp;relationship management of bookstores and publishers across the UK, distribution from the Fane warehouse, curation of the LoveMyRead website, and manage the warehouse team when it comes to distribution and stock maintenance.&nbsp; Main duties<ul><li>Maintain computerised administration for all book sales for the Fane Group for consumer and corporate events </li><li>Liaise with sales departments at multiple publishers on terms, delivery, and delivery logistics </li><li>Support the UK literary landscape by commissioning bookstores across the UK to work at Fane Group events</li><li>Liaise with the Live team and publishers with regards to terms for live events and bookselling at live events </li><li>Work with other promoters on live tours and events as an external bookselling partner </li><li>Ensure that, where necessary, all stock is signed and delivered safely to the Fane&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;warehouse for distribution purposes </li><li>Manage the curation of books sold via all e-commerce platforms, working across promotions of stock regularly with the Marketing department </li><li>Analyse with the marketing department how to best promote book sales alongside live tours and one-off shows </li><li>Keep Fane’s e-commerce platform updated to ensure the company uses signed stock effectively </li><li>Book and manage freelancers for live bookselling opportunities across the Fane Live programme. </li><li>Attend events&nbsp;regularly to oversee the running of the book</li><li>Distribution/bookselling at live events </li><li>Liaise with venues to organise the distribution of books for live events </li><li>Work closely with the Customer Service team on all customer queries regarding books at live events </li><li>Oversee and manage the Fane Warehouse and the Book Distribution Coordinator to organise all returns, inventory management, and postage of books for the Fane Online programme</li><li>Maintain all finances and invoicing for the book department</li></ul> We’d love to hear from you if you have<ul><li>Experience in a similar role </li><li>Ownership mentality </li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) </li><li>Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel </li><li>Experience of management </li><li>Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under short deadlines </li><li>Excellent time management skills </li><li>Team player with a positive attitude </li><li>Dynamic with a hands-on, can-do attitude </li><li>Willingness to learn and adapt to all kinds of situations </li><li>A high level of professional integrity</li><li>Honest, reliable, and hard-working </li><li>A comfort with working weekends and unsociable hours from time to time</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Understanding of the publishing industry. It would be useful but not essential if you have previous work experience within the sales team at a Publishing house, or in an events role at a bookstore. </li><li>Experience of line managing is desirable, but not essential </li><li>Comfortable with physically demanding work</li></ul> What we offer<ul><li>25&nbsp;days annual leave plus 2 bonus days </li><li>Bonus leave - Mental Wellbeing Day and a day off in the month of your Birthday</li><li>£120 per quarter Employee wellbeing allowance </li><li>Access to private healthcare (following 1 years’ service)</li><li>Access to free counselling and mental wellbeing services through our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>4% pension contribution</li><li>Life Assurance of 4 x base salary</li><li>Annual season ticket loan</li><li>Bike to work scheme</li><li>Complimentary tickets to Fane shows, Kilimanjaro Live events and access to free books</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Send a CV and cover letter outlining why you would be ideal for the role by clicking the 'Apply' button.</li></ul> We strive to create a working environment that promotes and values equity, diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging; where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work in a creative and safe space. We are committed to equal opportunities and to building a more inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Fane

Book operations manager

Salary: Starting from £27,000 per annum Simon &amp; Schuster Adult Non-Fiction is looking for an editorial assistant to work in their quality commercial non-fiction team.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.Reporting to the Deputy Publishing Director, Non-Fiction and supporting the S&amp;S Gallery, Non-Fiction, editorial team, this is an exciting role for someone who loves pop culture and wants to work with books and authors who will reach a wide audience. ResponsibilitiesAdministrative responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Generating and maintaining editorial data on internal systems</li><li>Liaising with copyeditors, proof-readers, freelancers, typesetters and authors</li><li>Running reports (TCM, TMM, etc)</li><li>Developing and maintaining content on the databases</li><li>Be a key point of contact between editorial teams</li><li>Processing and managing relevant payments</li><li>Submitting prize entries and other general administration</li></ul>Editorial responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Assisting with writing jacket copies and briefing jackets</li><li>Creating, updating and checking Advance Information Sheets</li><li>Preparing prelims, end-matter and corrections for paperbacks, reprints, and new editions</li><li>Collating proof-readers’ and authors’ proof corrections when required</li><li>General editorial research</li><li>Liaising with Rights, Marketing and Sales on catalogues</li><li>Reading and reporting on submissions and regularly communicating with authors and their agents</li><li>Contributing ideas for backlist reinvigoration and monitoring titles online and updating metadata</li></ul>&nbsp; Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, be able to take their own initiative and will thrive in a busy and varied role.</li><li>They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with an exceptional grasp of spelling and grammar, and a meticulous eye for detail.</li><li>They’ll be a keen team player with an ability to interact at all levels, who can understand and respond to team needs, shifting priorities, and work collaboratively to meet deadlines.</li><li>This role doesn’t require prior publishing experience, but someone who has an interest in non-fiction, awareness of the commercial non-fiction market and the ability to read broadly is essential.</li><li>Awareness of or interest in the publishing landscape would be welcomed with an eagerness to learn and be excited to take the first step in their publishing career.</li></ul> Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon &amp; Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon &amp; Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the&nbsp;Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Editorial assistant, Gallery

Salary: Starting from £35,000 per annum This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who ideally has some rights sales experience and is ready to take the next step in their career.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Books is a high performing, dynamic division of a fast-growing and ambitious publisher, and the British Book Awards Children’s Publisher of the Year 2023. Across our lists, we are dedicated to immersing children of all ages in diverse and inclusive reading experiences, encouraging a lifelong love of reading. We are the proud publishers of global superstars such as Lauren Roberts, Rachel Renée Russell and Lynn Painter, as well as home-grown bestsellers and award-winners such as A.F. Steadman, Tom Percival, Laura Bates, Nadia Shireen, Benji Davies, Richard Jones, Sue Hendra &amp; Paul Linnet, and Danielle Jawando. Little Simon UK, our exciting new pre-school and novelty imprint, is launching in 2026.We’re looking for a senior rights executive to join our friendly, successful, and collaborative S&amp;S Rights team. As part of our fast-paced and dynamic team, you’ll work closely with the head of children’s rights and have responsibility for managing and developing your own international markets, selling rights and co-editions across our vibrant and diverse children’s list.This is a permanent role offering great scope for professional growth, with the chance to build lasting relationships with international partners and contribute directly to the global success of our titles. ResponsibilitiesThe job role involves:<ul><li>Management and negotiation of sales in your own territories across pre-school, picture books and fiction titles</li><li>Pitching books and concluding sales</li><li>Customer care</li><li>Drafting, sending and archiving contracts</li><li>Organising business trips and book fair appointments</li><li>Sending out follow-up material</li><li>Updating our submissions database</li><li>Liaising with international customers over file supply</li><li>Great communication skills are key</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The ideal candidate will already have rights sales experience, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and a meticulous eye for detail.</li><li>With a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task, the successful candidate will have a passion for children’s books and international publishing.</li><li>Knowledge of a foreign language would be an advantage.</li><li>IT skills and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must.</li></ul> Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon &amp; Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon &amp; Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the&nbsp;Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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