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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: 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: 13 November 2025Salary: £55,000+ 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 Lead a dynamic publicity team to deliver innovative campaigns that champion both established and emerging authors and books.&nbsp;Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and inspire readers and listeners everywhere. Across the three strands of our publishing -&nbsp;Octopus Colour, Octopus Wellbeing, and Octopus Voices - we publish a wide range of books from award-winning cookbooks and wellness titles to ground-breaking thought leadership and beautiful illustrated editions across interiors, gardening, fashion, music and lifestyle, as well as as a select list of fiction. Octopus is a dynamic, supportive and creative environment where ideas flourish and collaboration is key. Octopus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingAs publicity director at Octopus you will lead, inspire and develop a high-performing publicity team, managing a team of four publicists.&nbsp; You'll both oversee and execute strategic, creative publicity campaigns that drive awareness and sales. You will take the lead on some of Octopus' key authors and brands, working closely with the communications &amp; brand director to ensure continued coverage that translates to growth in sales. The person in this role will be able to manage budgets effectively, ensuring impressive return on investment and encouraging a strong financial understanding within the team.You will be both highly organised and someone who consistently drives innovation, spotting new trends and opportunities to engage the media and ultimately reach readers in fresh, engaging ways.&nbsp;You will already have outstanding relationships within the media, and will continue to build and nurture these as well as with authors, agents, and colleagues across Hachette UK and internationally. The publicity director will play an important role in key meetings and collaborate across the business, particularly with marketing, sales, and editorial. Who we are looking forWe are seeking a publicity director that wants to create and oversee campaigns that truly make a mark, representing both firmly established and up-and-coming voices and brands in publishing.&nbsp;We're looking for someone with a proven track record in leading impactful publicity campaigns in publishing (or a related creative industry), with experience managing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding results. Our ideal candidate will have strong media contacts and excellent relationships with event producers, booksellers and festival organisers, and the ability to open new doors. The role is perfect for a strategic thinker with commercial awareness and creative flair, with proven communication, negotiation and organisational skills, and who is confident managing budgets and prioritising and allocating resources effectively.&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.

Publicity director

Closing date for applications: 10th November at 11.59pmSalary: £28,000 - £30,000 based in London; £25,760 - £27,600 based in Sheffield (+bonus +benefits) &nbsp;Love books and want to learn how they’re made? Join the production team at Headline and Hodder &amp; Stoughton, where you’ll help bring stories to life in both print and digital formats, ensuring every title looks its best and reaches readers everywhere.Headline and Hodder &amp; Stoughton are divisions of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Headline was created over three decades ago to deliver the brightest and best entertainment. Story – real and imagined – lies at the heart of everything for us. We delight in seeking out storytellers and story lovers everywhere. We're serious about keeping people entertained and believe our books should be devoured, not left on the shelf.Hodder &amp; Stoughton has over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders.&nbsp; Our unwavering mission is to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives. &nbsp;What you'll be doingWe have a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to gain knowledge and experience in digital and print publishing within a busy production team. As Production Controller, Digital and Corelist, you will co-ordinate the production of the Headline and Hodder &amp; Stoughton backlists, both print and digital.In this busy and varied role, you will work across the whole list and in close collaboration with various internal departments, notably editorial, art, inventory management and group digital.&nbsp; You will work closely with our suppliers, both in the UK and worldwide, to ensure that our titles are printed to the best quality and on time, wherever and whenever they are needed.&nbsp;On the digital side, you will provide technical support for the wider Production team, identifying and exploring developing digital technologies, devices and platforms, and ensuring our eBook design, functionality and accessibility features are all excellent. &nbsp;Who we are looking forOur ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a friendly and inclusive team. You will be highly efficient and an excellent communicator, with a proven ability to manage your time effectively, prioritise, and work well under pressure. &nbsp;This is an entry-level position, perfect for an organised person who wants to get started in publishing. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of books with on-the-job training in any systems and processes you are not familiar with.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some experience demonstrating reliability and responsibility and a genuine interest in technology and innovation is needed, but prior experience in the publishing industry is not necessary. &nbsp;We are looking for someone who loves books and has a passion for getting them into the hands of readers everywhere. &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>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. &nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>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.

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