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Closing date: November 11th, 2025Reports to:&nbsp;Head of Commercial FinanceLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeDepartment: Commercial Finance&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salary range:&nbsp;£45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Study Support &nbsp;Play a key role in shaping the financial insight behind some of the UK’s most exciting books.We have an opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our Trade Division here at Bonnier Books UK. &nbsp;The role will provide pro-active financial, commercial and business advisory support and analysis to our publishing divisions. &nbsp; &nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver clear, timely management reporting, KPIs, and variance analysis to track performance against budget, forecast, and long-term plans.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, quarterly reforecasts, and rolling forecasts, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with business priorities.</li><li>Work with senior stakeholders across publishing divisions, sales, and operations to provide financial insight, challenge, and support in strategic and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Review and report on previously published book performance</li><li>Support the royalties’ team with financial analysis and reconciliations</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function.</li><li>Prepare the key monthly provision calculations on returns, stock and advances</li><li>Ensuring best practice and financial controls are followed</li><li>Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit</li></ul> &nbsp;Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>Strong track record in financial analysis, ideally within a commercial finance or FP&amp;A role.</li><li>Prior experience in publishing, media, or a similar creative industry is an advantage but not essential.</li><li>We welcome applications from those studying towards a financial qualification.</li><li>Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.</li><li>Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly and persuasively.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills required; experience with BI tools and ERP systems desirable.</li></ul> &nbsp;Company Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul>If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website.&nbsp;We look forward to hearing from you.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Senior finance analyst

Closing date for applications: 26th November 2025 at 5.00pm&nbsp;Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 FTE&nbsp;Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working available)&nbsp;Location: Hybrid, to include two days per week in the office across two Creative Access sites in Camden and White City, London; and ad hoc early evening events.&nbsp;Interviews: w/c 1st December 2025Start date:  January 2026&nbsp; Help shape the future of the creative industries by supporting us in opening doors for under-represented talent across the UK.&nbsp;The opportunities board coordinator is a key role at Creative Access, supporting the smooth running and continued growth of our online opportunities board. Working closely with the opportunities board manager and the wider Access team, you’ll ensure every listing on our board is inclusive, accessible and impactful — helping employers reach diverse talent and our communities discover meaningful paid work.&nbsp;You’ll liaise daily with employer partners, support candidates, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to maximise the reach and visibility of our listings. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who’s passionate about equity and inclusion in the workplace, and keen to build experience in partnerships, content and project coordination within the creative industries.&nbsp; Responsibilities&nbsp;Listings support&nbsp;<ul><li>Monitor the listings inbox, responding to employer and candidate queries promptly and professionally</li><li>Copy edit and upload new opportunities, ensuring all listings meet Creative Access’ inclusive recruitment standards</li><li>Troubleshoot issues for candidates and employers, escalating technical matters when needed</li><li>Identify and suggest opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency</li><li>Track board activity, including bundles usage and competitor insights, and report findings to the wider team</li></ul>Employer and candidate engagement&nbsp;<ul><li>Act as a first point of contact for opportunities board users, offering guidance on inclusive job descriptions and best practice</li><li>Work with the opportunities board manager to produce newsletters, weekly roundups and promotional campaigns for employer partners</li><li>Support candidates by ensuring listings are accessible, relevant and easy to navigate</li></ul>Collaboration and communication&nbsp;<ul><li>Work closely with the communications and outreach teams to promote success stories, highlight live roles and share sector opportunities across Creative Access channels</li><li>Collaborate with the outreach team to ensure suitable opportunities are shared with target communities, maximising reach and engagement</li><li>Support the wider recruitment functions on an ad hoc basis when required including answering candidate queries and reading applications</li></ul>Monitoring and reporting&nbsp;<ul><li>Support the opportunities board manager in preparing reports and insights on listings performance and impact</li><li>Contribute to internal reports with data and success stories</li></ul>&nbsp; Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;Essential&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience in an administrative, coordination or customer-facing role</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail</li><li>Confident using digital tools (CRM systems, Excel, CMS or similar)</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Collaborative and adaptable working style</li><li>A genuine interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and in the creative industries</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience working with employer partners or in recruitment, HR or programme coordination</li><li>Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce or similar)</li><li>Knowledge of inclusive recruitment practice and accessibility standards</li><li>Experience in a creative, cultural or not-for-profit environment</li></ul>&nbsp; To apply&nbsp;<ul><li>Upload your CV and a one-page tailored cover letter as a single document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you will not be able to amend your application, so please proof-read carefully</li><li>If you have any questions about this role, please email: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>&nbsp;</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.&nbsp;

Creative Access

About Creative Access

Opportunities coordinator

Closing date for applications: 19th November 2025Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 depending on experienceReporting to: Managing directorLocation: London WC1, the role is primarily office based with some flexibilityHours:&nbsp; Full time, 9am – 5pm with occasional overtime, and weekend and evening work to attend fairs and conferences Bring your creativity and marketing skills to a leading arts magazine, promoting content, driving engagement and supporting campaigns that connect readers with exciting ideas in arts and culture.The Burlington Magazine is one of the world’s leading art publications, published without interruption since 1903. Each monthly issue is devoted to art of all ages and media, with richly illustrated articles presenting significant discoveries and fresh interpretations. A not-for-profit enterprise, our purpose is to support and promote new research. Our online archive is an unrivalled resource, and this is complemented by collaborations with major collections, writing prizes, lectures and scholarships.We are looking for a marketing and advertising executive to join our dedicated and friendly team in Bloomsbury WC1 and&nbsp;manage our social media&nbsp;and newsletter programmes and website content updates. The role also supports the commercial team in delivering marketing and subscriptions campaigns, paid social advertising, and other commercial initiatives. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage day to day content scheduling and engagement with Burlington’s social media communities</li><li>Work with marketing and readership manager, assisting with subscription campaigns, leading on books and prizes campaigns</li><li>Responsible for newsletter programme, including The Burlington Magazine, Burlington Contemporary and advertising newsletters</li><li>Manage and update adverts and content on website using the information management system (IMS) and content management system (CMS)</li></ul>Marketing &amp; readership<ul><li>Manage day to day social media content using scheduling tools</li><li>Responsible for newsletter and email marketing using Mailchimp</li><li>Create paid social advertising using Meta ads manager and analyse results</li><li>Cover the marketing and readership manager when absent as primary contact for subscription services provider, generating reports as required</li><li>Assist the marketing and readership manager and lead campaigns where appropriate</li><li>Provide social media analytics for board meetings and campaign reports</li><li>Create and manage Burlington merchandise</li><li>Arrange promotional partnerships with aligned institutions for monthly issues and support marketing and readership manager with exchange advertising arrangements</li><li>Analyse and report on results internally and to institutional partners using GA4</li><li>Maintain promotional, marketing and other related databases, as required</li></ul>Advertising &amp; partnerships<ul><li>Build and send advertising newsletters for each upcoming issue</li><li>Provide advertising rate card and answer advertising queries as required</li><li>Assist the head of partnerships with upkeep and maintenance of advertising database on Filemaker</li><li>Assist the head of partnerships with events, fairs and conferences, and attend as required</li><li>Attend client meetings, liaise with galleries as required</li></ul>Other duties<ul><li>Update adverts and content on website using IMS and CMS</li><li>Provide reception and telephone cover in the absence of the office administrator</li><li>Assist the head of commercial design and production as required, chasing up advertising copy and assist with contract publication activity</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Experience using: social media scheduling tools (e.g. Later), email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp), Meta Ads Manager and Google Analytics 4</li><li>Educated to degree level, marketing or publishing degree (or MA) preferred</li><li>Proven marketing experience</li><li>High level of proficiency in written English (to publishing standard in spelling and grammar)</li><li>An interest in art history desirable, but not essential</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</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.

The Burlington Magazine

Marketing and advertising executive

Closing date for applications: 24th November 2025 at 12.00pmSalary: £45,000 Bring your excellent administrative skills and diary management experience to the National Theatre and support senior staff at the heart of fundraising.The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home.The executive assistant to the chief development officer and the director of development (EA to CDO and DoD) will provide proactive senior-level support within a busy office and theatre environment. ResponsibilitiesThe EA to CDO and DoD will support the chief development officer (CDO) and the director of development (DoD) in delivering their roles efficiently and effectively, focusing on comprehensive inbox and diary management to ensure strategic prioritisation of commitments. They will source and/or draft briefings as needed for donor meetings and events and ensure prompt and sensitive follow-up is carried out. As an engaged and diplomatic communicator, they would act as first point of contact for all matters relating to the CDO and DoD, working in partnership with colleagues in the development team, and more widely across the organisation. They will understand the nuances of the external relationships the CDO and DoD hold to enable co-ordination of supporter correspondence on the CDO and DoD’s behalf, ensuring that conversations progress sensitively and at pace. The role also manages the co-ordination and communication with the development board and other fundraising committees. Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Significant experience in an assistant role, including complex diary and inbox management.</li><li>A positive disposition, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal confidently with a wide range of internal and external contacts.</li><li>Skilled multi-tasker - both independently and within a team - with ability to adjust to varied deadlines and work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines.</li><li>Substantial experience in a dynamic, busy environment, preferably in the fundraising sector.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Executive assistant to the chief development officer and the director of development

Closing date for applications: 23 November 2025Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Step behind the scenes of a publishing powerhouse, drafting and negotiating the contracts that bring bestselling stories and fresh voices to life.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Little, Brown's identity is personified by innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doingReporting to the senior manager, contracts &amp; business affairs, the successful candidate will work across Little, Brown Book Group (LBBG), working closely with their colleagues in the LBBG contracts team providing support including:&nbsp;<ul><li>Ensure contracts are drafted and negotiated to high standards working within company policy and KPIs</li><li>Advise editorial and publishing teams on contractual elements of acquisitions</li><li>Draft and review contracts, and negotiate amendments as needed</li><li>Draft, check and amend other contractual paperwork, including addenda, novations, reversions and cancellations</li><li>Handle internal and external contract queries</li><li>Take part in IP creation projects in an advisory role</li><li>Assist in training and developing junior colleagues in the team, including potential line management</li><li>Build and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the contracts &amp; business affairs department, Little, Brown Book Group, and other relevant HUK teams</li></ul>The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required. Who we are looking for<ul><li>Proven experience in contracts (or business affairs/legal) in the publishing, media or entertainment sectors</li><li>Advanced drafting skills</li><li>Ability to conduct effective negotiations</li><li>Thorough understanding of copyright and contract law; relevant knowledge of other intellectual property law&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;trademarks.</li><li>Advanced&nbsp;skills&nbsp;in Microsoft Office 365</li><li>Knowledge of, or aptitude for, relevant applications/systems</li><li>Commercial awareness and financial literacy</li><li>Ability to communicate and build positive working relationship with contacts at all levels&nbsp;</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Manager, contracts & business affairs

Closing date for applications: 24 November 2025 at 12.00pmSalary: £31,000 — £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Interviews: w/c 1st December 2025 Bring your financial expertise to a leading London theatre and help power world-class productions behind the scenes.The Almeida is a London theatre company with a national and international reputation for producing work of the highest standard - achieving recognition through consistent critical acclaim, increasing national reach, international profile, full houses and breadth of audiences.The finance officer is responsible for inputting all of the financial data at an initial stage. They are responsible for processing the payroll, purchase ledger, recording sales and maintaining financial systems. This means they will gain a widespread knowledge of the Almeida Theatre and Bar operations, and they will be liaising with all departments of the theatre, from marketing to stage management. They should have a keen eye for detail and a conscientious approach to all of their work. They must be good communicators in order to access information regarding the financial systems and confident in applying rigorous controls in this fast-moving, creative environment.&nbsp; ResponsibilitiesGeneral<ul><li>To work with all staff to ensure they understand the importance of adhering to the financial controls and procedures</li><li>To work within the finance team, supporting the director of finance &amp; operations and finance manager&nbsp;</li></ul>Payroll and pensions<ul><li>Check weekly timesheets from various departments</li><li>Apply HMRC Updates and Notifications</li><li>Post and process weekly and monthly payrolls on SAGE</li><li>Print/distribute payslips</li><li>Ensure all payroll costs are properly coded</li><li>Ensure new staff are set up correctly with all relevant paperwork</li><li>First point of call for payroll queries</li><li>Preparation of net salary payments</li><li>Incorporating new salary pay rates into payroll spreadsheets including budgeted hours for monitoring purposes and pass to managers</li><li>Set up staff pension rate on SAGE payroll</li><li>Process Now Pension scheme including postponement for staff opting out, in liaison with the finance manager</li></ul>Monthly accounts<ul><li>Accuracy and completeness of data input</li><li>Maintaining purchase ledger and supplier information</li><li>Setting up supplier payments</li><li>Operating the Soldo cards and Petty cash payments, control, reconciliation and importing data</li><li>Bar sales income – data entry, reconciliation</li><li>Bank reconciliation</li><li>Drafting management accounts for the Catering company</li><li>Assisting in preparation of production accounts by ensuring all purchase invoices, petty cash and soldo claims and credit card expenditure processed in good time, posted accurately</li><li>Understanding of VAT codes for posting income and expenditure</li><li>VAT Return for the Catering company</li></ul>Assist with the annual audit<ul><li>Respond to the auditor’s queries especially with reference to Supplier invoices and catering transactions</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of operating payroll</li><li>Previous accounting experience</li><li>Experience of account software</li><li>Accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Excellent Excel skills</li><li>A good communicator and advocate for the department</li><li>Enthusiastic team player</li><li>Efficient and methodical</li><li>Responsible and reliable</li><li>A willingness to learn</li><li>An interest in theatre</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Qualified at AAT level, or part qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent</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.

Almeida Theatre

Finance officer

Closing date for applications: 9 November 2025Salary: £33,559 - £37,559 (plus London Weighting at £5441) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experienceLocation: London ElstreeContract type: Permanent, full-time, in store, this role is typically Monday to Friday, but some weeks will be Tuesday to SaturdayDepartment: BBC Studios Drama Productions Step behind the scenes of one of Britain's biggest soaps and work with the props that bring EastEnders' iconic storylines to life.Join the multi award-winning EastEnders team as a store-based prophand, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, story-driven content working effectively and flexibly across areas and disciplines to assist the prop master in the smooth running of the propstore.This hands-on role combines creative collaboration with the design and standby teams, logistical planning for studio and location shoots, and the use of digital systems to track and maintain prop inventory. With a strong focus on health and safety, cost efficiency, and adaptability, you'll help bring iconic stories of Albert Square to life in a multi-camera studio environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain and operate propstore systems and resources, including the implementation of a new props database to support continuity and efficient resource use, while ensuring appropriate facilities are available during filming</li><li>Collaborate closely with the design department, prop master, and other key stakeholders (production designers, buyers, art directors, construction managers) to meet design requirements, maintain clean and tidy sets, and ensure props and scenery are delivered to specification and on schedule</li><li>Manage prop logistics and cost efficiency, including collecting and returning props, identifying cost-saving alternatives, and keeping the prop master informed of any variations to costs or schedules within budgetary and practical constraints</li><li>Ensure health and safety compliance on site and location, verifying that props and consumables are suitable for use and maintaining safe working conditions throughout production</li><li>Portable appliance testing (PAT) all small electrical plug-in devises for the sets and maintaining a date / renew log</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential<ul><li>Provide flexible support across the site for both props and scenery to ensure smooth production operations, including working on setting and standby crews, dressing sets, taking continuity notes, and operating in studio, on lot, and on location</li><li>Maintain and operate propstore systems and resources, including the implementation of a new props database to support continuity and efficient resource use, while ensuring appropriate facilities are available during filming</li><li>Collaborate closely with the design department, prop master, and other key stakeholders (production designers, buyers, art directors, construction managers) to meet design requirements, maintain clean and tidy sets, and ensure props and scenery are delivered to specification and on schedule</li><li>Manage prop logistics and cost efficiency, including collecting and returning props, identifying cost-saving alternatives, and keeping the prop master informed of any variations to costs or schedules within budgetary and practical constraints</li><li>Ensure health and safety compliance on site and location, verifying that props and consumables are suitable for use and maintaining safe working conditions throughout production</li><li>Full, clean, UK manual driving licence, preferably with experience in driving vans up to 7.5 tonne</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Certificates in COSHH, Health and Safety and Basic Food Hygiene</li><li>Trained in Safe Working at Heights and Manual Handling</li><li>Experience in Teddy Truck and Forklift Operation</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.

BBC Studios Bristol

BBC Roath Lock Studios

MediaCity UK

BBC Studios Glasgow

BBC Studios

100 Years of the BBC

Top Gear

Prop hand (EastEnders)

Closing date for applications: 14 November 2025Salary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week From politics and current affairs to history and popular science, get stuck into manuscripts and support all aspects of the publication process at Headline.Launched in May 2024, Headline Press is home to thought-provoking books that challenge and inspire. Cementing Headline’s rapidly growing reputation for serious non-fiction with broad commercial appeal, the list focuses on politics and current affairs, history, smart thinking, personal development, popular science and memoir. Our mission is to publish authentic, accessible and authoritative voices, aimed at the widest possible audience. Headline is a division of Hachette, one of the largest and most diverse publishers in the world. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Reporting to the publisher and editorial director, you will be assisting the Headline press team in all aspects of the publication process – from managing the copy-editing, proof-reading and collating of proofs to maintaining the schedule.</li><li>A flexible attitude and good time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise under pressure.</li><li>Your day will involve lots of detail-oriented work, but there will also be plenty of opportunities to develop and stretch your commercial and creative muscles.</li><li>You’ll liaise directly with authors and literary agents, read submissions, attend author events, and get stuck into manuscripts and copywriting.</li><li>This is a collaborative role which will see you working closely with staff in all other departments, contributing to marketing and publicity plans and maintaining our social media presence, so you will need to be an outstanding communicator and enthusiastic team player.</li><li>This is a busy, demanding role and a chance to be an integral part of a close-knit team at an exciting new imprint.&nbsp;</li></ul> Who we are looking forFirst and foremost, we’re looking for someone who really loves books and wants to throw themselves into learning how the editorial side of publishing works. You’ll be full of creative energy, thriving on working with brilliant authors and amazing ideas. There are a few other things that will also be really important:<ul><li>You’ll be interested in the world around you – from politics and current affairs to history, popular science, memoir and personal development – with your finger on the pulse of the latest trends.</li><li>Your attention to detail will be meticulous.</li><li>You’ll be highly organised and good at time management with the ability to prioritise a high workload, manage conflicting deadlines and keep a cool head under pressure.</li><li>You’ll be a good communicator, confident in chasing other departments, freelancers and authors as necessary.</li><li>You’ll be motivated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.</li><li>You’ll know your way around Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 7 November 2025Salary: £29,000 based in London; £26,680 based in Sheffield (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Ready to take the next step in your publishing career? Join a team championing forward-thinking fiction and non-fiction, where you'll support a vibrant list and have the chance to develop and publish your own projects.Wildfire Books is a boutique imprint of Headline Publishing Group that launched in 2016. Our aim is to publish forward-thinking, agenda-setting fiction and non-fiction that spark conversation and spread like wildfire – books, as we like to say, that have a bit of soul. The results speak for themselves: in a few short years, we’re proud to have had many Sunday Times bestsellers and our books have been nominated for the Women’s Prize, International Booker Prize, the Orwell Prize, Cundill History Prize, Hawthornden Prize, Baillie Gifford Prize, National Book Award, Carnegie Medal, Book of the Year at the Nibbies, McKitterick Prize, National Book Critics Circle, Pulitzer Prize, CWA Daggers, and more. What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their publishing career to join the Wildfire editorial team. If you are creatively minded, have a passion for reading both fiction and non-fiction and an eye for spotting new talent then we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate will provide editorial support to both the fiction and non-fiction editors/publishers at Wildfire, and will have the opportunity to manage their own editorial projects, including complete ownership of selected authors, alongside assisting with the day to day running of the list. You will be expected to read and report on manuscripts, lead the systems and processes that go into producing the book, brief freelancers and liaise with authors and agents.&nbsp;There will also be scope to acquire and publish your own titles for the Wildfire list, and you’ll be able to get involved in our vibrant intellectual property (IP) development programme, generating and developing your own ideas, using a detailed understanding of the market. It’s a busy, demanding, but most of all rewarding, second-step role in editorial. At least, that’s what the last person who had the role before says: &nbsp;“Wildfire is a great launchpad for the next step in your publishing career. We cover a lot of ground in terms of the genres we publish, and you’re guaranteed lots of diverse experience, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills very quickly. If you’re a dynamic personality, looking to start building your own list - this is the perfect job for you.” Areen Ali (now senior commissioning editor)&nbsp; Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone who has publishing experience in an editorial function and with a passion for both fiction and non-fiction. You must be a self-starter with a meticulous eye for detail and excellent organisation and problem-solving skills. You will be able to communicate well and build positive working relationships with contacts at all levels, and work collaboratively as part of a team. You will have strong copy-writing skills and be a confident presenter. You will be a key member of the Wildfire editorial team, a place where having an entrepreneurial mindset and a confident vision to deliver sales success is championed. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an awareness of emerging trends in fiction and non-fiction, will have a flair for IP development, and strive to put the consumer at the heart of everything they do.&nbsp; What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Assistant editor

Closing date for applications:&nbsp; 20 November 2025Salary: £26,500 - £38,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience, the expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insightsLocation: City Halls, Glasgow&nbsp;Contract type: Permanent, full-time&nbsp;Department: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra&nbsp;Job band: B Do you have excellent organisational skills and a passion for orchestral music? Take charge of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's music library, sourcing scores and helping to deliver world-class performances.&nbsp;As Scotland’s national broadcasting orchestra, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra has been performing for audiences across Scotland, the UK and internationally since 1935. From Oban to Aldeburgh and London to Seoul (as part of BBC Proms Korea), the 2024/25 Season has been no exception. The orchestra’s live performances are regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 3, Radio Scotland and Sounds, as well as BBC Television and iPlayer. Opening eyes and ears with ambitious repertoire beyond any benchmark, the BBC SSO is Scotland’s leading champion of new music. Across nine decades, it has commissioned orchestral music by the most original voices of its time and hosts its annual Tectonics Festival of new and experimental music each spring alongside its Creative Partner Ilan Volkov.With associate artist Lucy Drever, the orchestra runs projects that inspire creativity and connection with families, schools and communities across Scotland. Through a close association with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the orchestra mentors the next generation of conductors, composers and instrumentalists. The orchestra supports young musical talent in BBC Radio Scotland’s&nbsp;Young Classical Musician&nbsp;competition.We have an exciting opportunity for a detail-orientated person to join the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBCSSO) management team as music librarian. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for managing the orchestra’s music library, preparing performance materials, and supporting the artistic team. You’ll ensure that scores and parts are accurately sourced, marked, and distributed, working closely with publishers, conductors, musicians, and administrative staff to deliver world-class performances. Responsibilities<ul><li>Acquire music resources through BBC stock, hire, or purchase, ensuring efficiency, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness</li><li>Print and assemble necessary music documents such as scores, parts, extracts, and booklets for production use</li><li>Adhere strictly to copyright regulations in all music library services and material usage</li><li>Work closely with BBC performing groups and production teams to meet their music material needs</li><li>Maintain effective communication with publishers, arrangers, composers, and external performance groups</li><li>Accurately update and manage entries in music catalogues and databases according to set standards</li><li>Process payments for music hire and purchases, manage overdue/replacement costs, and charge services appropriately to production</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>A degree in music or equivalent qualification/extensive experience in music librarianship or formal library training</li><li>Deep understanding of orchestral repertoire and performance practices</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail</li><li>A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills</li><li>Passion for orchestral music and commitment to supporting live performance</li></ul> We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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