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Closing date for applications: 3 September 2025Salary: £42,000 per annum&nbsp;Location: The role is based at&nbsp;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 are Mondays and Tuesdays.Contract type: The role is a full-time permanent position Bring your analytical skills to the world of publishing and turn data into strategy that drives bold decisions.Bloomsbury is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised commercial analyst. The role will primarily be focused on supporting the senior commercial manager who works across the UK Trade business, which includes our Adult, Children’s Trade and Education divisions.A focus of this role will also be to ensure our publishing teams are provided with insightful commercial information in order to support effective decision making and it will involve significant work around leading past performance reviews, reviewing acquisition profit and loss statements (P&amp;Ls) and developing new and existing reporting to improve decision making across our business.This is an exciting role that covers a broad range of financial and commercial related tasks, with exposure to both finance and non-finance stakeholders who share a common passion for publishing. The role would suit someone who shares our passion for books, whilst also being a proactive, committed individual comfortable working with both data and people in equal measure. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the publishing teams in the completion of accurate and realistic acquisition P&amp;L</li><li>Regular editorial schedule reviews to track future pipeline of titles, identifying gaps and highlighting risks</li><li>Working closely with the editorial teams to establish and monitor key dates within critical path, including contract signature, review of unpublished advances and finish and specification changes</li><li>Deputise for the senior commercial manager in certain meetings</li><li>Ad hoc analysis and projects across the group</li><li>Support on finance and commercial education/training for non-finance staff</li></ul>Regular analysis and reporting which will include:&nbsp;<ul><li>List shape reporting to support editorial schedule reviews</li><li>Annual past performance reviews including performance vs acquisition assumptions</li><li>Detailed review of sales performance</li><li>Pricing reviews</li><li>Monitoring and control of costs throughout the book life cycle</li><li>Tracking of author advances</li><li>Analysis of current internal and external trends</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Pro-active, self-starter with mature and organised approach, able to work independently</li><li>Experience in book publishing is preferred but not essential</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to bring numbers alive to non-finance staff</li><li>Numerate and strong on detail</li><li>Confident to challenge the status quo</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li><li>Intermediate to advanced Excel sills (IF statements, vlookups, pivot tables, sumifs)</li></ul> Additional informationPlease apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;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 3 September 2025.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. 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: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 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></ul>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. 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

Commercial analyst, commercial

Closing date for applications: 2 September 2025Salary: up to £27,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits Are you an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills and commercial awareness?We are looking for a sales assistant to join our busy mass market, non-traditional, B2B sales &amp; special sales channel within the DK UK sales department, and be a key member of our team.Duties will include full administrative support to the head of the channel, one sales manager and two key account managers with a range of tasks, including meeting preparation involving liaising with internal departments to secure materials, gathering and ordering samples and putting together presentations using ESK, PowerPoint and Google Slides. Responsibilities<ul><li>Daily order processing including communication with our customer service and warehouse teams</li><li>Completing title submissions grids</li><li>Running sales reports using Business Objects, SAP and Nielsen Bookscan</li><li>Collating marketing and PR information</li><li>Responding to customer communication, monitoring competitor activity, and other tasks to enable the team to achieve the channel sales targets</li><li>The ability to prioritise a varied and demanding workload is essential</li></ul>The role is also responsible for management of the sales inbox and ad hoc small sales, so we are looking for someone proficient at dealing with customers face to face, on screen and on the phone, with excellent written and verbal presentation skills. Knowledge, skills and responsibilitiesThe role requires someone who can demonstrate&nbsp;a confident, positive and professional approach in managing relationships with key colleagues across all DK departments and with a variety of external contacts at all levels of business.We are looking for someone who is highly organised with a can-do attitude, good system skills, a strong eye for detail and the ability to problem-solve, multi-task and stick to deadlines. If you have a passion for publishing, great relationship building experience, are a good team player and are commercially aware and driven then this could be the role for you. Additional informationWe have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>60% discount on company books</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)</li><li>Shopping discounts</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad* (*Subject to certain criteria being met.)</li><li>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business</li></ul>DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code. DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Sales assistant - DK UK sales

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: 26 August 2025 From coordinating event logistics to building partner relationships, use your organisational skills to support high-profile clients across the events industry.Our corporate speaking and conventions department is looking for an experienced assistant. This role is the ideal opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of working with the full range of ITG's clients and with the skill set to adapt, learn and assist efficiently. Administrative experience is key; some experience working within the creative industry would be beneficial but is not a necessity.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Handling incoming emails and calls</li><li>Organising and maintaining the work in progress log, suggestion lists, client bios and headshots</li><li>Arranging&nbsp;logistics for client events</li><li>Managing the office diary</li><li>Liaising with other ITG departments regarding offers for their clients</li><li>Managing client paperwork including the sending out and tracking of contracts</li><li>Raising invoices, completing new supplier forms and tracking all incoming/outgoing payments for clients</li><li>Attending events with clients, both in the UK and abroad</li><li>Building and maintaining relationships with ITG clients, speaker bureaux and convention contacts</li><li>Maintaining client information on the ITG Corporate webpage</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Excellent organisational and logistical skills</li><li>An ability to multitask, problem solve and react quickly to ever-changing situations</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a confident phone manner</li><li>A working knowledge of the industry and a genuine interest in speaking and appearances.</li><li>A willingness to learn and develop in the role</li><li>Computer skills and ability to grasp basic software</li><li>Previous experience in invoicing would be a bonus</li></ul> Additional informationYou’ll primarily be based in our main office at Whitfield Street, normal office hours will be 9.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility is required. This role will include attendance at some evening events, both in London and the UK more widely.Please note this role is not suitable for anyone with a spotlight profile.Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you are&nbsp;suited and interested in this role in particular via the 'Apply' button. ITG is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills (with or without reasonable accommodations) and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. If you require any reasonable adjustments during an interview process please let us know.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Independent Talent Group Ltd.

Agents assistant - corporate speaking and conventions

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2025Salary: £37,500 - £39,000 per year Design and deliver innovative programmes that break down barriers and champion representation for underrepresented young people in the creative industries.&nbsp;We are seeking an experienced and collaborative inclusive talent programmes manager to lead the growth, delivery, and continuous improvement of some of our Entry Route programmes. This role will be pivotal in co-creating equitable pathways that enable more young people to thrive as artists, makers, audiences, and cultural leaders.You will design and manage participatory talent development initiatives including Creative Industry Placements, the Young Artist Programme, Talent 25, and collaborate with the inclusive talent engagement team to shape and develop radical, equitable and connective programmes such as the flagship Upgrade Yourself Festival, the Digital Series and helping deliver elements of Paul Hamlyn evaluation programme.&nbsp;Working closely with internal teams across Somerset House, external partners, and community organisations, you will help shape programmes that are accessible, culturally responsive, and centred on the leadership and lived experience of young people. This role is also responsible for establishing effective impact measurement and evaluation to ensure programmes remain relevant, evidence-led, and responsive to the needs of underrepresented young people. Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of talent development programmes targeting young people underrepresented in the creative industries</li><li>Collaborate with the head of inclusive talent to develop strategic programme goals that deepen impact and broaden engagement.</li><li>Build and maintain partnerships with community groups, education providers, and creative organisations to enhance access and participation</li><li>Work collaboratively with Somerset House departments, including Studios, Exhibitions, Live Events, and Residents to develop ideas and integrate inclusive talent development into wider public programming</li><li>Manage programme budgets with accuracy and transparency, reporting regularly to the head of inclusive talent</li><li>Develop and sustain effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks that measure both quantitative outcomes and qualitative impact related to skills, empowerment, confidence, and career pathways.</li><li>Support communications and collaborative event planning with the inclusive talent engagement team</li><li>Champion equitable, accessible, and participatory approaches in all aspects of programme delivery, ensuring application and selection processes and participant support are barrier-free</li><li>Promote a workplace culture that values diversity, accessibility, wellbeing, and professional growth</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Has a proven track record designing and delivering talent development or youth engagement programmes for 16–30-year-olds, ideally within or linked to the creative sector</li><li>Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, anti-racism, access and inclusion, with practical experience applying these principles through co-creation and participatory practices</li><li>Is a skilled facilitator, able to design and lead inclusive, engaging workshops and group processes that build trust, confidence, and agency among young people from a range of backgrounds</li><li>Understands the challenges faced by young people who experience multiple barriers and employs trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches</li><li>Has demonstrable project management and planning skills, with considerable experience of working in complex programme delivery, ideally in a high-volume environment with the ability to work effectively under pressure</li><li>Is experienced in budget management, evaluation, reporting, and using data to inform programme development</li><li>Understands safeguarding and pastoral care in youth work and/or learning and participation settings</li><li>Has a background in community organising, cultural programming, youth work, or social justice-oriented education are welcome</li><li>Has a passion for social change and supporting emerging creative talent to flourish on their own terms</li><li>Is well organised, with demonstrable administrative, analytical and IT skills (Microsoft Office and other planning, budgeting and booking systems)</li><li>Is skilled at building and nurturing partnerships across communities, organisations, and internal teams</li><li>Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the creative industry landscape, youth workforce development, and policy contexts relevant to talent development and equity</li><li>Communicates confidently and empathetically with young people, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders</li><li>Is a collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills and a flexible, pragmatic approach</li><li>Has a commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice</li></ul> Additional informationSomerset House is open to all, and we value everyone's unique skills. Somerset House Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.&nbsp;Where candidates are equally qualified, we will seek to prioritise diversity to help us increase representation across the creative economy and the Trust. We anonymise all job applications to help avoid discrimination in the initial screening stage of our recruitment process. This reinforces our commitment to focusing on the skills and qualifications of all applications from the start.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Somerset House

Programme manager - inclusive talent engagement

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

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2025Salary: £27,500, plus bonus and benefits Are you passionate about book publishing and eager to start your editorial career in a creative environment? Do you have a passion for lifestyle subjects and thrive in a dynamic and energetic setting?&nbsp;DK LIFE specialises in books about all things lifestyle: from gardening and food &amp; drink, to health, self-help &amp; wellbeing, and home &amp; handicrafts . Our programme – published in the UK and around the world –&nbsp;is the home of a wonderful family of authors including Rachel Barr, Mary Berry, Daisy Buchanan, Jamie Butterworth, Monty Don, Julius Fiedler, Dominic Franks, Caroline Idiens, Asma Khan, Christina Kynigos, Rhiannon Lambert, Katie Piper, and Pollyanna Wilkinson. It's an exciting time to join our growing division, as we expand our colour and narrative non-fiction lists with brilliant books that help readers live their best lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;We’re seeking someone who is enterprising, enthusiastic, and determined to make an impact in this busy administrative and editorial support role.&nbsp; You will have a keen eye for detail, be adept at juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, be skilled at problem-solving, and work quickly, efficiently, and accurately. You will also&nbsp;be proactive, agile, and able to manage your own workload.&nbsp;Although this role is admin-based, you will have the opportunity to contribute to new ideas meetings, and the development of acquisitions. Working from the office a minimum of 3 days a week, you’ll get the chance to learn from and collaborate with colleagues in every department and discipline. If successful, you will join a team that supports your on-the-job learning, development, and wider training needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into the world of lifestyle publishing and make a meaningful impact in books that will be enjoyed by readers around the world for years to come. Responsibilities<ul><li>Providing administrative and editorial support for the senior team&nbsp; </li><li>Assisting with the management and delivery of frontlist, backlist, and prospective titles</li><li>Proofreading and copyediting</li><li>Researching opportunities and preparing pitches</li><li>Liaising with authors, agents, and colleagues worldwide</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Detail-focused, methodical, and highly organised </li><li>Calm under pressure and able to multitask </li><li>A confident communicator, whether on the phone, on screen, via email, or in person </li><li>A team player who asks the right questions and is eager to&nbsp; get involved </li><li>Keen to engage with established systems, workflows, and processes – and improve them wherever possible</li></ul> Additional informationTo apply, please submit your most recent CV and a cover letter by midnight on Sunday 31 August 2025.&nbsp;Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. As part of your cover letter, please answer one or both of the following questions in a total of 300 words or less:&nbsp;<ul><li>Which of your lifestyle interests and pastimes would make a good topic for a book, and why? </li><li>Tell us about an existing title within DK LIFE that really inspires you.&nbsp;</li></ul>We are eager to see your own unique voice and talent, not the words generated by an AI tool. Please refrain from using AI in this application. DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Editorial assistant - DK LIFE

Closing date for applications: 29 August 2025Salary: Starting from £27,000&nbsp; Kickstart your editorial career in children's publishing by gaining hands-on experience bringing captivating stories to life for young readers.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. Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Books is one of the leading children’s publishers in the UK, dedicated to immersing children of all ages in diverse and creative reading experiences, encouraging a lifelong love of reading. Founded in 1998, it has a record of continuously strong sales, prestigious awards, and numerous high quality and bestselling titles and series. Much-loved authors and illustrators include Lauren Roberts (Powerless), A. F. Steadman (Skandar and the Unicorn Thief), Ben Miller (The Night I Met Father Christmas), Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet (Supertato), Benji Davies (The&nbsp;Storm Whale) and many more. Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Books won Children’s Publisher of the Year at the 2023 British Book Awards.The S&amp;S Children’s publishing team is looking for an editorial assistant. Reporting to the editorial director for picture books and supporting the whole children’s editorial team, comprising the fiction, gallery kids, picture books and pre-school lists, this is an exciting role for someone who loves children’s books and wants to work with authors and illustrators who will reach a wide audience. ResponsibilitiesThis role would involve close involvement in all editorial administration activities leading to publication across children’s titles, including (but not limited to):&nbsp;<ul><li>Managing divisional launch meetings and rights catalogues</li><li>Running reports and checking sales data</li><li>Developing and maintaining content on the databases</li><li>Divisional diary management</li><li>Organising author publication gifts</li><li>Organising schedules for fairs and overseas trips.</li></ul>There are also creative responsibilities, including:&nbsp;<ul><li>Reading submissions, reading and assessing manuscripts</li><li>Shadowing senior editors on select projects</li><li>Copyediting and proofreading</li><li>Writing illustration briefs</li><li>Writing effective sales and back cover copy</li><li>Maintaining best-in-class metadata</li><li>Briefing and managing freelancers and liaising with authors and agents</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A can-do attitude, ability to take initiative and thrive in a busy and varied role</li><li>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>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 is passionate about children’s books, eager to learn and excited to take the first step in their publishing career</li></ul> Additional informationPlease apply with a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role via the 'Apply' button.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. 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Editorial assistant (children's division)

Closing date for applications: 10 September 2025Salary: £27,000Location: The role can be fully office based or hybrid. The candidate must be based in the UK with a minimum of 2 days per week in person at our central London offices. The role will require some flexible hours to attend book events in the evenings or weekends with time off in lieu. Are you passionate about global affairs and looking to break into the publishing industry? Join an independent non-fiction publisher and gain hands-on experience shaping impactful books from manuscript to publication.Hurst is an independently owned and run non-fiction press based in London but publishing globally. We produce approximately 90 new titles per year in the fields of history, politics, sociology, war studies, and religion, building on our strengths in African, Asian, East European, and Middle East Studies. We aim to publish books that add meaningfully to conversations or start new ones. Although we are a small publishing house, we consistently achieve coverage for our books in mainstream outlets including the BBC, The Guardian,&nbsp;Financial Times, and&nbsp;The Sunday Times.&nbsp;In the past year, our titles have been shortlisted for the following prestigious international awards: Orwell Prize,&nbsp;Los Angeles Times&nbsp;Book Prize,&nbsp;Financial Times Best Business Book Award, André Simon Food &amp; Drink Awards, Bread &amp; Roses Radical Publishing Award, Gladstone History Prize, and the Templer Book Prize for Military History.We’re looking for a diligent editorial assistant to join our dynamic team at our offices in historic Somerset House in central London. This is an exciting opportunity for a bookworm with a strong interest in global current affairs, in the early stages of their publishing career. The chosen candidate will play an essential role in helping editors get manuscripts into production, working closely with them on a wide range of books at different stages of the editorial process. As we are a small team, there will also be ample opportunity to gain insight into and work closely with other departments, from sales to publicity.&nbsp;You will report directly to our commissioning editor and will play an essential role at every stage of editorial, assisting on both general-interest and academic books. ResponsibilitiesKey elements of the role will include:<ul><li>Editorial skills (proofreading, copy-editing, typesetting preparation)</li><li>Assisting with academic peer review and jacket copy</li><li>Author management</li><li>Metadata skills</li><li>Editorial research for commissioning (diversity projects, reading proposals, etc.)</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable knowledge and interest in history and global current affairs</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a good eye for detail</li><li>Outstanding levels of organisation and capacity for independent work</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to learn fast in a small team</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office</li><li>Undergraduate degree (BA or equivalent level)</li><li>Foreign-language proficiency would be beneficial, but is not essential</li></ul> Additional informationPlease note: we can only consider candidates with the permanent right to work in the UK.To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to our commissioning editor, Alice Clarke via the 'Apply' button. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and sent an editorial test by September 18th for interviews the week commencing September 29th. 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.

Hurst Publishers

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 3 September 2025Salary: £35,000 - £36,750Department/team: DevelopmentResponsible to: Head of philanthropy and individual givingContract: PermanentLocation: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (min 3 office days)Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.Direct reports: Individual giving officer Play a key role in fundraising at one of London's most iconic theatres, leading individual giving programmes and helping raise millions!The role will support the development team to successfully raise between £3.5-4 million annually through fundraising, in addition to a concurrent £19.25m capital campaign. The successful candidate will efficiently manage the day-to-day running of The Old Vic’s individual giving scheme, reporting to the head of philanthropy and individual giving and working with the individual giving officer to implement and carry out a yearly strategic plan to retain and increase support across all levels of membership and wider areas of giving.You will be working in the development department which fundraises for The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000, a registered charity. Its aim is to raise voluntary funds for the theatre from individuals, companies and charitable trusts and foundations, as well as through special fundraising events. The Old Vic Trust receives no government subsidy and is reliant on fundraising and ticket sales for its annual income. ResponsibilitiesIndividual giving<ul><li>Contribute to developing a strategic plan for individual giving including membership and small to medium sized donations across all giving channels.</li><li>Working in tandem with the senior philanthropy manager, manage prospect lists and collaborate on new prospect pipelines to maximise individual giving income across both memberships and philanthropy</li><li>Assume responsibility for The Old Vic’s philanthropic individual giving membership scheme, OV Together.</li><li>Retain and increase support by delivering excellent stewardship, including delivery of benefits and events, and communication with donors.</li><li>Generate and convert new donor prospects in order to meet and exceed agreed annual individual giving targets of 1.25 to £1.5 million annually to contribute to the overall development team target.</li><li>Line manage the individual giving officer, monitoring key performance indicators and objectives to ensure that targets are met.</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Oversee lists and draft communications going out to individual supporters, including season announcements, updates and invitations and segmenting mailing lists when necessary.</li><li>Oversee ticket bookings and catering reservations for supporters and to innovate time-saving new processes for automating bookings and reservations.</li><li>Ensure membership collateral is regularly updated to deadlines.</li><li>Ensure database records are updated with donations, research notes, memberships and event attendance.</li><li>Monitor progress against targets, ensuring fundraising costs stay within budgeted expenditure and Gift Aid restrictions.</li><li>Devise and with input from the events team maintain a system for accurately logging and tracking costs incurred for delivering membership benefits in line with HMRC and Gift Aid guidelines.</li><li>Ensure that all data complies with procedures for data integrity (e.g. Gift Aid, GDPR and PCI compliance).</li><li>Oversee the processing of monthly and annual Direct Debits by the Individual Giving Officer.</li><li>Support the administration of the American Associates of The Old Vic membership.</li></ul>Prospecting and new support<ul><li>Identify new routes, channels and audiences to promote other ways of giving amongst existing Old Vic contacts, our database and new prospects.</li><li>Innovate and implement new fundraising projects, such as Tap to Donate scheme, and create supporting documents (e.g. case for support and rebrand of membership scheme).</li><li>Use data analysis to track membership trends and prospecting, with support from the individual giving officer, to inform strategy and cultivation efforts for upgrading and recruitment.</li><li>Identify opportunities to further develop relationships with our existing supporters (e.g. cross-sell) and feed this into strategic plans for individual giving.</li><li>Support the senior development operations manager on the maintenance of a team-wide prospect tracking system and help monitor the solicitation process.</li></ul>General<ul><li>To ensure The Old Vic’s programmes, website and social media are regularly updated with development information, and liaise with marketing as appropriate in achieving these tasks.</li><li>Contribute proactively to development team activities.</li><li>Undertake training deemed necessary by the development director.</li><li>Carry out any other duties as requested by the development director.</li><li>Comply with The Old Vic’s Equal Opportunities, Sustainability and Health &amp; Safety and Staff Handbook policies at all times.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrable track record of successfully managing an individual giving scheme</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work independently and with initiative</li><li>Confident dealing with a range of stakeholders and diverse relationship management</li><li>Excellent and demonstrable administration skills, including with regards to financial record keeping and fundraised income</li><li>A friendly and professional attitude; able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Good working knowledge of Gift Aid</li><li>Outstanding administration and organisation skills</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple priorities and pivot when time-sensitive tasks arise</li><li>A collaborative approach to working in a small, busy team</li><li>Robust knowledge of CRM/fundraising databases (Tessitura is an advantage)</li></ul> We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of the global majority, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse and disabled candidates.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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