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Closing date for applications: 28 August 2025Salary: £33,000Contract: This is a permanent full-time position based in our London office, requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Bring your established connections and publicity experience to a leading independent publisher and drive bold, creative campaigns that put exceptional books in the spotlight.Faber is a leading independent publisher, committed to publishing the world’s most significant voices. The current list spans Nobel laureates, bestselling literary fiction, award-winning non-fiction, poetry, film, classical music and drama alongside an unrivalled backlist. Faber is looking to recruit a senior publicity executive to implement market-leading media campaigns and events for a wide range of titles on the adult list, with a particular focus on non-fiction, including film and history, and some fiction including Faber Editions. Responsibilities<ul><li>To manage high profile, sales-driving lead title campaigns across all media platforms, broadsheet, online, broadcast and events</li><li>To deliver high impact author tours liaising with bookshops, festivals and national institutions</li><li>To draft excellent and selling PR material: press releases, blogs, emails and letters</li><li>Deliver excellent author and agent care</li><li>Cultivate and research excellent media contacts across all channels, be expert in social media and every opportunity for discovery of books</li><li>To manage schedules and all administration associated with the campaign</li><li>The role requires a team player that can work autonomously and manage their own budgets</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceReporting to the deputy publicity director, the successful candidate will:<ul><li>Have an established network of media contacts across all channels and a strong awareness of social and online media</li><li>Enjoy working as part of a team while managing campaigns autonomously and coordinating author tours</li><li>Have extensive experience working closely with authors and agents, the media and book trade, in addition to colleagues in the editorial, sales and marketing teams</li><li>Have a strong understanding of what is required to drive commercial success and a track record in delivering impactful campaigns, exceptional author care and reaching diverse audiences</li><li>Staying up to date with industry trends and researching new promotional opportunities will be key, as well as contributing to areas of strategic focus for the department</li></ul> Additional informationFaber has a staff of just over 150, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.&nbsp;Our benefits include:− Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles, discounted Faber Academy courses− Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year&nbsp;− Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice− Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app&nbsp;− Season-ticket loans− Cycle-to-work vouchers− Subsidised eye tests− Generous pension scheme− Life assurance and income protection insurance− Access to online GP and advisory services− Cash plan for healthcare costs Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Notice and our Data Protection Policy. Please read these before submitting your application.If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply by sending a covering letter and CV by clicking the 'Apply' button, quoting reference CA. We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Faber & Faber

Senior publicity executive

Closing date for applications: 20 August 2025Salary: Basic salary per annum starting from £33,688.00Job Title: Publicist, unscripted (documentaries, factual entertainment, specialist factual and current affairs)Location: Leeds, Manchester, GlasgowReports to: Head of communications, unscripted (documentaries, factual entertainment, specialist factual and current affairs)Department: Content communicationsGrade: P2 Want to spend your days promoting brilliant content for one of the most innovative and dynamic broadcasters in the UK?&nbsp;We’re looking for an outstanding publicist to join Channel 4’s busy content communications team. In this role you would join the team promoting Channel 4 documentaries, factual entertainment, specialist factual and current affairs, the departments responsible for some of the most ground-breaking and distinctive shows on television – from 24 Hours in Police Custody, Gogglebox, Educating Yorkshire and Virgin Island, to Open House: The Great Sex Experiment, First Dates, Jeremy Kyle Show: Death on Daytime, Leaving Neverland, SAS: Who Dares Wins, Hunted, Russell Brand: In Plain Sight: Dispatches and Grand Designs.The content communications department is responsible for generating and shaping media coverage and driving buzz around Channel 4’s programmes, content, vision, services and talent. The department proactively publicises Channel 4's programmes and content across all newspapers, digital, TV and radio, magazines, trade publications, podcasts and with influencers - with a view to driving audiences and amplifying its brand and reputation. The department is responsible for communicating the effectiveness of Channel 4's delivery against its public service remit and protecting the reputation of the organisation, its individuals and programming. The content communications department handles all media requests for programme information, talent and executive interviews, clips and pictures.The publicist role is to develop, implement and manage creative, targeted, noisy publicity campaigns that generate conversations and drive audience viewing to Channel 4’s programmes and content as well as effectively communicating its unique remit and brand values. This role will manage campaigns for a range of programmes, with particular focus on promoting unscripted content across our documentaries, factual entertainment, specialist factual and current affairs slates. The publicist will work as part of the wider content communications team overseen by the director of content communications, and they will have the opportunity to work across multiple programming genres and with different members of the department. Responsibilities Reporting to head of communications, unscripted (documentaries, factual entertainment, specialist factual and current affairs), the publicist will:<ul><li>Develop and implement stand out publicity strategies for key priority programmes across the slate and come up with innovative ideas for generating noise around key projects across all broadcast channels and streaming</li><li>Lead the proactive promotion of assigned programmes to all target media – print, broadcast, digital, podcasts and influencers</li><li>Develop a network of excellent working relationships with journalists and influencers across a range of media</li><li>Identify and manage issues arising out of Channel 4 projects, in conjunction with the publicity leads and head of communications – preparing Q&amp;As, drafting lines against enquiry and fielding/answering calls</li><li>Write and create all press materials – including press releases, press information/billings, press packs and clips etc</li><li>Organise and manage press events, junkets, set visits and screenings</li><li>Provide written reports and critical evaluation of priority programme campaigns, presenting to stakeholders internally and externally as required</li><li>Work closely with picture publicity, marketing and social to deliver creative integrated PR campaigns</li><li>Develop excellent working relationships with Channel 4 commissioning teams, independent production companies, agents and personal publicists, acting as main point of contact on assigned programmes</li><li>Work with publicity assistants in the team to mentor and develop their PR skills and share best practice</li><li>Participate in out of hours duty press officer rota</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience Technical/professional skills<ul><li>A track record of developing and implementing proactive, creative and innovative consumer PR strategies and campaigns</li><li>A comprehensive understanding of PR and its place in the wider communications mix</li><li>Experience of identifying, managing and mitigating contentious issues and crisis comms</li><li>Proven flair for creative and effective writing</li><li>Fluency in social media and a clear understanding of best practice in a PR context</li><li>Knowledge of and some experience in incorporating digital and social/influencer innovation within press campaigns</li></ul>Relationship management<ul><li>Experience of working with senior executives</li><li>Experience of working closely with talent, managers and publicists</li><li>Outstanding communication skills and an ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders</li><li>An impressive network of contacts in the media and an interest in building and developing relationships with online influencers and digital media</li></ul>Managing resources<ul><li>Evidence of an ability to manage a heavy workload, deal with multiple projects and to handle a busy environment with tight deadlines</li><li>Demonstrable experience of delivering creative PR campaigns with limited budget</li></ul>Autonomy/judgement/decision making<ul><li>Proven ability of writing press lines and managing press enquiries to deadline</li><li>Ability to work with confidence and independence and as part of a close-knit team</li></ul>Complexity/problem solving<ul><li>Proven record of managing press, logistical and resource issues</li><li>Proven record of managing conflicting priorities and demands</li><li>Business impact/strategic perspective</li><li>Ability to think strategically under pressure</li></ul>Content<ul><li>A passion for factual content</li><li>An interest in working for Channel 4 and an understanding of its core values and remit</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience in a creative, content-led or news making sector – TV, film, the arts, sport, politics etc</li><li>Understanding of the TV and media industry</li><li>Ability to cut clips using editing software and optimise these for different social platforms&nbsp;</li></ul> Channel 4 is committed to diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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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: 21 August 2025 at 9.00amSalary range: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro-rata), depending on experienceContract: This is a fixed-term contract for maternity leave cover for 10-months, starting early October 2025 with the possibility to extend on a monthly basis, up to 3-months hereafterHours of work: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 10:00-18:00, at the Foundations office in London, EC1 Step behind the scenes of a leading arts foundation and provide essential support to senior staff while ensuring the smooth running of a creative and collaborative office.&nbsp;We are seeking a proactive and highly organised individual with previous experience to join us as personal assistant &amp; office coordinator on a fixed-term contract. This role is central to the smooth running of the Foundation, providing essential support to our managing director and chief operating officer and ensuring our offices remain a welcoming and creative space.This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for an interim role to join Freelands Foundation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Foundation's managing director and chief operating officer, providing them with day-to-day assistance, while overseeing the smooth running of the office. The personal assistant / office coordinator will also assist the wider team with administrative tasks, including preparing materials for trustees and advisory committee meetings. They will oversee the office, managing stationery supplies, maintaining equipment and liaising with building services. ResponsibilitiesPersonal assistant<ul><li>Handling correspondence for the director including emails, letters and phone calls</li><li>Managing the director’s diary and email inbox</li><li>Ensuring the effective running of meetings chaired by the director and COO, creating agendas, disseminating materials and producing minutes.</li><li>Providing administrative support for the director and COO, such as arranging travel, accommodation, and managing expenses.</li></ul>Office management<ul><li>Deliver the smooth running of the office, sourcing office supplies, maintaining kitchen refreshments, and managing the relevant invoices and budgets</li><li>Greet office visitors and ensure all guests are appropriately welcomed</li><li>Manage The Freelands Foundation public-facing inbox, collating responses to queries as and when required</li><li>Support the coordination of regular team meetings and social events, including monthly team socials and annual celebrations</li><li>Manage relationships with relevant contractors, such as building contractors and regular suppliers</li><li>Coordination of post and deliveries</li></ul>Human relations<ul><li>Ensure up-to-date employee records are maintained for both permanent and temporary team members</li><li>Support the administration of recruitment, including the interview process, onboarding and offboarding</li><li>Help line managers in the administration of their performance management duties, sending reminders for annual reviews and making sure all relevant pastoral records are kept up to date</li><li>Processing any necessary background checks for new members of the team and arranging training as required</li></ul>Governance<ul><li>Lead on the coordination of quarterly Trustee meetings, including preparation of agendas and production of meeting minutes</li><li>Support the collation of governance-related information, such as directors’ conflicts of interest and terms of reference</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Previous personal assistant / executive assistant experience to senior leadership within an organisation</li><li>Exceptional administration of Microsoft 365, in particular, Outlook and Word</li><li>Comfortable working with HR systems, with working knowledge of BreatheHR a benefit</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to resolve problems quickly and efficiently</li><li>Proficient organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask with ease</li><li>Proactive people management skills, including with senior management and external stakeholders</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion</li><li>Positive and proactive approach, ability to find practical solutions and to work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Good project management and event planning skills</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of charity governance structures and operational practices</li><li>An active interest in visual art and education</li></ul> Please refer to the full job description and candidate specification by clicking the 'Apply' button and downloading the job description from the web page. 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.

Freelands Foundation

Personal assistant & office coordinator (fixed term maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: 18 August 2025Salary: £25,500 (if Edinburgh-based) or £26,500 (if London-based) Ready to start your publicity career? Help bring book campaigns to life at a leading independent publisher and gain hands-on experience working with authors, media and events.&nbsp;Canongate Books is one of the UK’s leading independent publishers, B Corp certified and shortlisted for both Publisher of the Year and Independent Publisher of the Year at this year’s British Book Awards. We are known for our award-winning campaigns, collaborative approach and focus on author care. We’re looking for a publicity assistant to join the campaigns team full time on a permanent basis in our London or Edinburgh offices.This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual seeking an entry level role in publicity at an independent publisher, with the opportunity to work directly with some of the leading authors in the industry.&nbsp;The main purpose of the role is to provide administrative support to our busy publicity department. Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with an interest in media and events. They will have strong interpersonal and communication skills; strong attention to detail; experience in managing and prioritising a varied workload to meet deadlines; and ideally a working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft applications. Responsibilities<ul><li>Collating and saving media clippings from online monitoring service and weekly newspapers</li><li>Collating the monthly blogger newsletter and fulfilling book requests</li><li>Monthly bookseller submissions for category previews</li><li>Admin for the publicity team which may include processing invoices, booking travel and accommodation, maintaining budgets, writing up meeting minutes, diary management, etc</li><li>Providing production with quantities and delivery instructions for new titles</li><li>Taking an active role in running the company’s digital channels</li><li>Assisting in the smooth running of events and book signings (may involve weekends and evenings and travel around the UK)</li><li>Supporting the team in the running of publicity campaigns</li></ul>This is a full-time role reporting to the head of publicity.&nbsp; &nbsp;To apply, please send your CV (including contact details for two references)&nbsp;and a covering letter to Lucy Zhou, head of publicity, detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role Additional informationWe offer a wide range of benefits shown on our website's <a href="https://canongate.co.uk/about/employee-benefits/" target="_blank">Employee Benefits page</a>Canongate is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but believe you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we still want to hear from you.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access

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Canongate Books

Publicity assistant, Canongate books

Closing date: 16th August 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London, £24,840 based outside of London (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Headline is seeking a publicity assistant to join our award-winning team to work across our varied roster of fiction and non-fiction titles.We were 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.Headline is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.This is an excellent entry level role that offers an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable experience, working across a wide range of titles, liaising between all the departments of a publishing house on a day-to-day basis whilst honing your skills to eventually take on titles of your own.&nbsp; What you'll be doingThe successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to the communications director and publicity director whilst also assisting the team in the day-to-day running of the press office.This will include:<ul><li>Answering and responding to media enquiries</li><li>Preparing press releases and mailings</li><li>Liaising with authors, agents and booksellers and coordinating travel plans and schedules.</li><li>You will also be required to accompany authors to events and literary festivals.&nbsp;</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for an ambitious self-starter to join our team providing support to the Communications Director and the Publicity Director.</li><li>This is a fantastic role for someone keen to get into publishing, ready to hit the ground running, enthusiastic about both non-fiction and fiction and someone with a can-do attitude.</li><li>The ideal candidate will be extremely efficient and organised, possess exceptional communication skills and bring creativity and enthusiasm to the role.</li><li>You will be confident, professional, enjoy working as part of a busy team and be able to use your initiative whilst remaining calm under pressure.</li><li>The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office In Design, Canva or Photoshop as well as an understanding social media.</li><li>We are looking for someone who loves books and a passion for getting them in to the hands of readers everywhere.</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;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> 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>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Publicity assistant

Closing date for applications:&nbsp; 17 August 2025Salary: £28,100 - £36,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Location: London, we're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.&nbsp;Contract type: Permanent, Full-time&nbsp;Department: BBC Audio Use social media to help connect young audiences across the UK to music, radio and podcasts through bold, creative storytelling.We’re looking for a creative and passionate social media executive to join the BBC Radio central social media team, with a focus on BBC Radio 1. You’ll help bring our radio, music, and podcast content to life through engaging short-form video and social storytelling. Your work will help young UK audiences discover and connect with the BBC’s audio content in fresh and exciting ways. Join the team to:<ul><li>Be part of one of the UK’s most iconic youth radio brands</li><li>Work in a collaborative, creative environment that values innovation and authenticity</li><li>Help shape how millions engage with BBC Radio 1 across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and more</li><li>Gain hands-on experience with major music events like Glastonbury, 6Music Festival, and Radio 2 in the Park</li><li>Collaborate with artists, creators, and digital teams across the BBC</li></ul> Responsibilities<ul><li>Create relatable, high-quality short-form video content that brings Radio 1’s audio to life</li><li>Schedule, optimise, and publish content across Radio 1’s social media platforms</li><li>React quickly to trending moments and develop thumb-stopping ideas and formats</li><li>Collaborate with artists, creators, and non-BBC channels to amplify reach</li><li>Work closely with other execs and production teams to ensure cohesive, impactful promotion</li><li>Ensure all content is compliant and properly logged for BBC publishing</li><li>Support wider BBC music and podcast campaigns as needed</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Strong knowledge of BBC Radio 1, its audience, and the wider UK music scene</li><li>Proven experience creating engaging content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts</li><li>Significant experience working with a publisher or broadcaster on social media</li><li>Skilled in video and image editing, including Adobe Creative Suite and mobile editing apps</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to pitch ideas and collaborate across teams and talent</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working on social campaigns for live events or festivals</li><li>Familiarity with BBC editorial standards and compliance</li><li>Understanding of podcast promotion and audio storytelling</li><li>Experience using social media analytics to inform strategy</li><li>A personal or professional portfolio showcasing relevant content</li></ul>If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. &nbsp;&nbsp; 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.

Social media executive - BBC Radio 1

Closing date: 31st August 2025 The HW Fisher novel-writing scholarship will award one talented writer of colour a free place on our&nbsp;three-month <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-your-novel-three-months-london-0925" target="_blank">Writing Your Novel</a> course with teaching in London.This hugely popular course features direct input from our literary agent team and top publishers. Teaching sessions and workshops will be led by critically acclaimed author Charlotte Mendelson, they will take place weekly on Tues evenings in the Curtis Brown offices located in central London (16 September 2025 to 5 January 2026).This scholarship is funded by top London chartered accountancy firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hwfisher.co.uk/" target="_blank">HW Fisher</a>. The CBC team are hugely grateful to HW Fisher who have been providing a writing bursary for writers of limited financial means on our writing courses since 2016.This scholarship is part of the<a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme" target="_blank"> Breakthrough Writers' Programme</a>, an initiative designed to break down barriers to entry for under-represented writers.&nbsp;We are keen to promote diversity in our student groups and to find a writer through this programme who we might not otherwise have heard from.If you have the desire to write, a great idea and a compelling voice, and if you’re without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course, this scholarship opportunity is for you. ELIGIBILITY<ul><li>The scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.</li><li>Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity:<ul><li>East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.</li></ul></li></ul>Applicants must also fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form.Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS<ul><li>Applicants to&nbsp;the HW Fisher Novel-Writing Scholarship must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your financial circumstances and the reason you deserve the scholarship.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship place on the relevant course and not for other fee-paying places on the course.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> READY?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. We ask applicants to send us the first 3,000 words of a novel in progress, with a one-page synopsis, and to fill out our application form.&nbsp;Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.The HW Fisher Novel-Writing Scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 31 August 2025, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 4 September 2025. If you encounter any problems during the application process or have any more questions about the courses, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk" target="_blank">help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk</a>&nbsp;for assistance.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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HW Fisher novel-writing scholarship for writers of colour

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: 15 August 2025Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home working (2 days) per week. Bring your communication skills and love of books to this role, managing projects that bring award-winning audiobooks to life.The group audio team is responsible for managing the end-to-end audio publishing process for Hachette UK (excluding the Bookouture and Hachette Learning divisions). Composed of expert audiobook editorial staff and the award-winning Carmelite Studios, the team collaborates closely with divisional publishing groups, external producers, agents, authors, and voice talent to produce bestselling and award-winning audiobooks, original audio productions, and other high-quality audio content.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 11&nbsp;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. What you'll be doingWorking within the audiobook editorial team, you will be project managing a diverse range of audiobooks from across the Hachette UK publishing divisions, ensuring delivery of a high volume of projects on time and to budget. This will include:<ul><li>Working with divisional audio publishing leads to provide editorial and project management support as required</li><li>Instructing the Carmelite Studio team and third party recording studios regarding project requirements e.g. budget, casting, pre-production research and other project specific requirements</li><li>Supporting the Carmelite Studios pre-production team with casting, talent booking and related tasks</li><li>Maintaining accurate production schedule information in Biblio3</li><li>Liaising with internal and external services providers</li><li>Liaising with authors, literary agents and talent agencies</li><li>Negotiating talent fees and agreeing necessary contractual paperwork</li><li>Representing the audio team at business-critical internal and external meetings</li><li>Contributing to the continuous improvement of departmental processes and working practices</li></ul>The role will report to the audio director, publishing and production. Please note that this is an editorial role and not an audio production role.&nbsp; Who we are looking forCandidates must be highly efficient, with a good eye for detail and the ability to multi-task. A can-do, enthusiastic attitude is essential, along with excellent communication skills. Candidates will be:<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communicators</li><li>Adaptable problems-solvers, who can work independently and think strategically</li><li>Creative and entrepreneurial, with a positive attitude</li><li>Highly organised and time efficient</li><li>Passionate about audiobooks with a keen interest in a wide range of fiction and non-fiction</li><li>Highly knowledgeable about audiobook publishing and the UK audiobook market, with proven audio publishing experience</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;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.

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