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Closing date for applications: 18th January 2026&nbsp;This is your opportunity to join the V&amp;A for an immersive course exploring galleries and learning to craft interactive environments that tell powerful stories.&nbsp;The V&amp;A is recruiting a cohort of young creatives to take part in PORTALS, a free immersive storytelling and 3D Design course from February to April 2026. Ready to push the boundaries of design? PORTALS is your chance to reshape museum spaces into imaginative digital worlds. Over 14 sessions, at the V&amp;A and online, you'll explore galleries, create 3D objects, and craft interactive environments that tell powerful stories. You'll gain hands-on 3D design skills, learn from industry experts, and leave with portfolio-ready work. The course will conclude with a public showcase at the V&amp;A, where your ideas take centre stage. If you're 18-26 and passionate about digital design, gaming, or immersive storytelling, this is your opportunity to experiment, connect, and make something extraordinary. The course includes:<ul><li>A design challenge to explore 3D scanning, digital object building and interactive design for virtual environments, video or social media.</li><li>Technical instruction in 3D digital design</li><li>Editing and curating your digital objects on virtual platforms</li><li>Experimentation with AI tools for concept development</li><li>Branding and portfolio guidance</li><li>Showcase of your work at a V&amp;A Festival</li><li>Talks and mentoring from industry experts</li></ul>&nbsp;What will I gain from the programme?<ul><li>Hands-on experience and skills in 3D digital design</li><li>Opportunities to develop your collaboration, communication, creative and critical thinking skills</li><li>Build content for your digital portfolio</li><li>A chance to showcase your artwork at a public event at the V&amp;A South Kensington&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>EligibilityThis opportunity is for young people interested in developing 3D digital design elements in their creative practice. 15 young people will be selected to explore interactive design and world building through the creation of digital spaces for storytelling, performance, theatre or video game. There are no degree requirements for applying.&nbsp;Timeline&nbsp;<ul><li>Participant selection: 28, 29, 30 January 2026 (20 minutes online interview)</li><li>Participants confirmed by 2nd February 2026</li><li>Course dates: 14 sessions between 19 February and 16 April 2026</li></ul>&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.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Open call: V&A immersive design course

Closing date for applications: 2 February 2026 at 11.00amSalary: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience&nbsp;Bring your organisational skills to a creative environment, supporting training programmes that shape powerful communication while working with industry-leading professionals.Dramatic Resources specialises in inspirational communication skills training for business that draws on techniques from theatre. Our clients include major international corporations and leading global business schools, yet our approach is personal and friendly, with first-class service values.&nbsp;As programme and administration coordinator your prime focus will be the post-sales administration and organisation of our in-person and online training events. You will work with the client account directors to ensure an excellent level of service and communication to our clients and trainer team around the world.&nbsp;You will also provide administration support to the directors and manage the day-to-day of some larger-scale, rolling programmes and projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesClients &amp; logistics<ul><li>Liaising with client contacts on logistical arrangements for confirmed training events</li><li>Collating and sharing detailed logistical information with the trainer team so they have all of the information they need for the travel and successful delivery of each event</li><li>Booking hotels for international travel, supporting the trainer team with their travel arrangements and visas (in conjunction with external travel agent and on booking platform)</li><li>Day-to-day administration of some ongoing, large-scale global training programmes, including booking trainers, creating schedules, distributing joining instructions / Zoom / MS Teams links, setting up, running and sending reports from online scheduling systems&nbsp;</li></ul>Programme delivery<ul><li>Acting as a ‘technical host’ for virtual training courses (opening up links, putting participants into breakout rooms, spotlighting contributors etc.)</li><li>Supporting at in-person events in the UK and, on occasion, internationally</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Formatting PowerPoints, reminder notes and other materials to be shared with clients / participants &nbsp;</li><li>Keeping detailed records of and collating financial information for each programme delivery, e.g. client invoicing details and trainer expenses</li><li>Entering data and keeping accurate records on company systems, with a high level of attention to detail</li><li>Actively contributing to the smooth running of a small office and being willing to jump in where needed, eg answering the main phone line, replenishing office supplies, supporting team days, meeting and greeting office visitors, etc.</li><li>Providing some general administrative and PA support to the client directors</li></ul>Ongoing projects&nbsp;<ul><li>Managing Dramatic Resources’ quarterly Open Course and contributing to the promotion and development of the course</li><li>To be a point of contact for in-office IT queries and offer some technical support to the wider trainer team</li><li>Supporting the implementation and development of internal processes and operations</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Have excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Have some experience working in a similar role, or a role with transferable skills (for example, as a PA, event coordinator, training coordinator)</li><li>Understand the importance of absolute clarity and meticulous attention to detail when working with clients and colleagues across continents and time zone</li><li>Be personable, friendly and able to maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels</li><li>Have a high level of IT skills particularly with Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to quickly get confident with new software</li><li>Be comfortable working independently and creating practical systems to successfully manage workload</li><li>Be able to take initiative, see the bigger picture and be aware of the needs of others working in a small, fast-moving team</li><li>Have experience of working in the creative industries (desirable but not essential)</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationTo apply, please send your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are the best candidate for this job via the 'Apply' button. As we pride ourselves on the standard of our written communication, the cover letter is an important part of this process. There will be initial Zoom interviews on 5th and 6th February, followed by in-person interviews on Friday 13th February.&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.

Dramatic Resources

Programme & administration coordinator

Closing date for applications: 19 January 2026 at 12.00 noonSalary: £32,246 per annum&nbsp;Join the National Theatre and work at the heart of new theatre development! Play a key role supporting a dynamic leadership team and help shape the future of innovative new projects.&nbsp;We are looking for a new work administrator (PA to heads of department) to join the National Theatre's new work team. This role presents a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth view of the artistic ambition of the National Theatre and how that is applied to projects in development.&nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesThe role has two main areas of responsibility:<ul><li>PA duties to director of new work and the head of studio - a large part of the role is co-ordinating the diary and correspondence of the department leadership team and ensuring smooth, timely and effective communication on their behalf both internally and externally. To support the department leadership team in scheduling, managing meetings &amp; preparing paperwork for meetings; responding on their behalf (where appropriate) &amp; prioritising their workload sensitively.</li><li>Department administration - the role provides administrative support to the department including travel and visa arrangements for artists, coordination of workshop sharings and readings, coordinating small scale strategic projects and maintaining the general smooth operation of the department.</li></ul>The role is vital to the success of the department and is an active conduit for information flowing internally and externally.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Exceptional administrative skills with exemplary attention to detail and follow-through, seeing tasks from inception to completion.</li><li>Experience in arts administration, with a knowledge and passion for theatre and the development of new work.</li><li>Relevant experience in a personal assistant role to a senior member of staff, including complex diary management.</li><li>Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships quickly and communicate confidently and positively with a variety of people, both face to face, on email and over the telephone, working with the utmost discretion, respect and confidentiality.</li><li>Resourceful, proactive and able to problem-solve with a can-do attitude, with the ability to swiftly develop an understanding of the work of the New Work Department.</li></ul>If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!&nbsp;At the National Theatre (NT), we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

New work administrator (PA to heads of department)

Closing date for applications: 23 January 2026Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum&nbsp;Steer sales strategies, build relationships, and drive growth across bestselling authors and brands in this exciting role.The key account manager will contribute towards our ambitious growth strategy for the special sales channel working across all Bloomsbury publishing divisions to sell our extraordinary list of bestselling authors and brands. Our list encompasses Children’s, Head of Zeus, Adult Trade, Cookery and Lifestyle including the following authors: William Dalrymple, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Johan Hari, Elodie Harper, Dan Jones, SJ Maas, Madeline Miller, Poppy O’Toole, J.K Rowling and Katherine Rundell. The candidate will have responsibility for sales made to a range of special sales accounts with a specific focus on driving backlist strategy in close collaboration with publishing teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage a varied portfolio of accounts, creating and ensuring best practise is followed at all times</li><li>Contribute to strategies to maximise turnover and profit of Special Sales department, selling across the Children’s, Adult Trade, Lifestyle, Head of Zeus and Special Interest divisions whilst working towards group sales strategy and targets</li><li>Actively identify new business opportunities in the non-trade and non-traditional retail sector </li><li>Demonstrate commercial awareness and an in depth understanding of P&amp;Ls in order to build bulk print runs working closely with the UK Sales and Export teams to maximise ROI for the business</li><li>Represent the Special Sales team at relevant internal meetings, providing market insight, contributing to and shaping sales strategy</li><li>Feed into internal reporting across all publishing divisions, including, but not restricted to business reviews, acquisition discussions and weekly sales updates</li><li>Work closely with the publishing, production and operations teams and senior stakeholders</li><li>Support sales team colleagues when necessary</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills &amp; experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with stakeholders of different levels</li><li>Excellent time-management and organisational skills, experienced at multi-tasking and prioritising work-load</li><li>Demonstrate excellent client relationship building and development skills</li><li>Self-starter, able to use initiative with excellent problem solving skills</li><li>Strong negotiation skills with a clear understanding of the commercials</li><li>Creative, flexible and agile approach to sales</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio, Vista, Nielsen and Cognos would be advantageous</li><li>Skilled at Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time, 12 month fixed term contract position, due to begin in April 2026. The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP. On a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Mondays &amp; TuesdaysPlease apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the 'Apply' button how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Friday 23rd of January 2026. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bloomsbury benefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Learning &amp; Development -&nbsp;Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal &amp; IPG Skills Hub</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Ride to Work Scheme</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li><li>EAP Advice and Counselling</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredPlease include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Key account manager, special sales - 12 month FTC

Reporting to:&nbsp;Senior DesignerLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;DesignSalary:&nbsp;£28,000 per annum&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK has an exciting opportunity for a junior designer to join its award-winning design team, creating outstanding covers across its adult imprints.&nbsp;A newly created role in a versatile team, this is the ideal opportunity for an entry-level designer looking to build up their portfolio and skills working across a range of genres and lists, in a creative and supportive environment.As well as having a strong interest in design, typography, image and illustration, you will have solid organisation skills, including the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines. You will also be a clear communicator, as the role will require liaising closely with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.A strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.&nbsp;Positive and pro-active in approach, you will enjoy working as part of a close team. In return, we offer the opportunity to join a modern, vibrant and ambitious publisher, with fantastic benefits.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Designing outstanding covers</li><li>Being aware of market trends in various genres and being prepared to break the mould and push boundaries with designs</li><li>Liaising with the creative studio manager and other departments including editorial, production, and sales to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard</li><li>Reformatting covers - adjusting, updating, correcting and checking files when needed</li><li>Supporting the team with general administration</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>A positive team player with a pro-active approach</li><li>A clear communicator, capable of liaising with various teams and functions across the business</li><li>Good organisation skills with the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite / Cloud</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>&nbsp;Please include a portfolio PDF when you apply.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

Junior designer, Adult Trade

Closing date for applications: 27 January 2026 at 10.00amSalary: £26,037 per annum, pro rataContract: Part time (15.5hrs), permanent&nbsp;Interviews: Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 February 2026&nbsp;Play a key role in bringing communities together through the arts, supporting creative engagement projects that inspire and connect with diverse audiences.Sherman Theatre wishes to appoint a community associate, to support the administration and co-ordination of our creative engagement activity. This role is supported by the Moondance Foundation and will work closely with colleagues in the creative engagement department and wider Sherman team to ensure the delivery of a broad range of participatory and audience development initiatives.&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Responsible for implementing and maintaining administrative processes for Sherman Theatre’s community programmes and, in collaboration with the head of creative engagement, ensuring that these are robust and fit for purpose.</li><li>Administrative support for Sherman Theatre’s community and participatory projects.</li><li>Co-ordination of Theatre of Sanctuary and Sherman Players activity.</li><li>Responding to enquiries, giving advice and information to the public about the community focused work of the creative engagement department.</li><li>Assisting with the financial management of Theatre of Sanctuary activity, Sherman Players and designated community and/or participatory projects.</li><li>Planning and delivery of all aspects of Sherman Theatre’s annual Theatre of Sanctuary event during Refugee Week.</li><li>Database management for community and participatory activities and initiatives.</li><li>Support the development of outreach materials and resources relating to Made by Sherman productions.</li><li>Contribute to the development and delivery of new community projects and initiatives at the theatre.</li><li>Database management for activities and initiatives relating to young people, schools and education providers.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring that the general administrative systems are effective and community projects adequately resourced.</li><li>Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of all community projects.</li><li>Support the evaluation of community focused activity, including formal reporting.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Experience of working in a community, community arts or participatory arts setting</li><li>An understanding of community arts provisions and practices and appreciation of the impact of participatory arts programmes and initiatives</li><li>Strong administrative experience and expertise</li><li>Understanding of recruitment and contractual procedures</li><li>Experience of recording expenditure for budget monitoring purposes</li><li>A solid set of IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems and database management</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>A confident approach to liaising with internal and external stakeholders and relationship building</li><li>The ability to act with discretion on confidential matters</li><li>The ability to work as part of a team and alone</li><li>The ability to work on a number of different projects concurrently, sometimes across several departments within the companyA commitment to equal opportunities and cultural diversity</li><li>A flexible approach to working hours, including a willingness to work on evenings and weekends where necessary</li><li>Ability to co-deliver sessions in instances of facilitator absence and confidence to support community groups to engage with the building</li><li>Compassion, patience and empathy</li><li>A commitment to keeping up to date with current legislation related to the specific areas outlined in the job description</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional information&nbsp;The post is offered as a part time (15.5 hr), permanent position. An online information Zoom session will run on Monday 19 January 2026 at noon.&nbsp;Please email recruitment if you would like to attend. A recording will be available after the event, which will talk about the role and the current work of the Creative Engagement department in more detail.&nbsp;There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.If you require further information before you apply, please contact us by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@shermantheatre.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@shermantheatre.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive space that belongs to the people of South Wales. We particularly welcome applications from communities and individuals who are currently under represented in our team. We are a member of the Disability Confident scheme and our building is accessible both Front of House and backstage. Sherman Theatre is funded by Arts Council of Wales. We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and a Registered Charity.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Sherman Theatre

Creative engagement - community associate

Closing date for applications: 1 February 2026Salary: £30,500 - £42,000 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&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to publish commercial fiction at one of the most successful and dynamic digital publishers in the world.Find us brilliant new authors, publish great books, collaborate with a talented team and learn all there is to know about creating digital bestsellers. We’re looking for someone who&nbsp;makes a habit of improving the way things are done,&nbsp;and who enjoys combining&nbsp;smart data and creativity.Bookouture is the UK’s fastest growing digital publisher and part of Hachette UK. We are only thirteen years old but we have grown rapidly every year and have now sold more than 90 million books to readers worldwide. We were among the first publishers to harness the power of data, and we believe we remain the best at it. We have all the advantages of being part of a big five publisher with the mindset and entrepreneurial drive of a start-up. If you love commercial fiction, want to get brilliant books in the hands of readers around the world, and are excited about digital publishing and the chance to create and grow your own list, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated commissioning editor to join our editorial team. You will be publishing around 17–21 books a year, across a range of commercial fiction genres such as crime and thriller, romance women’s fiction, and historical. You will be acquiring, editing and publishing with a high level of autonomy and ensuring we are publishing the highest potential authors in the most commercial way, with an eye on the global market, excellent author care, and strong editing, packaging and copywriting skills.At Bookouture, editors have great freedom to acquire autonomously, and we can go direct to designers with a creative vision. We have access to daily sales and pre-order numbers at the click of a button. We can change covers, copy and titles overnight – and see the impact the next day. We build strong and trusting relationships with our authors, collaborating with them to ensure readers love what we publish together. Our books are published across the world, and we are as focussed on the US as the UK.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have a strong sense of what commercial fiction readers want, know a great story when you see one, and be able to guide authors to the strongest hooks.</li><li>You will be a creative copywriter, a meticulous editor, and excellent with authors.</li><li>You will have an eye for a brilliant cover design and know what makes a strong commercial package across the US and UK.</li><li>You will use data to inform your work, and love using your analytical brain to understand what’s working and what could be done better.</li><li>You will have a can-do attitude and a creative approach to problem-solving.</li><li>You will be a strong communicator, capable of building good relationships and unafraid of having challenging conversations when needed.</li><li>You will have a relentless focus on results, and on getting our books to the broadest possible readership. You will be agile and reactive, thriving on change and taking risks.</li><li>You will be invested in diversifying our business, making our books as diverse as the range of readers we aim to reach.</li><li>You might have an editorial background and be looking for a new commissioning role, but this is not essential if you can demonstrate that you have a deep understanding of the fiction we publish and all the skills we’re looking for.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerBookouture is a dynamic working environment, where your ideas will be heard and where you will have the capacity to change things, take risks and do things differently. We are a fun and sociable workplace where there is always lots going on. You will be part of a fast-growing company, with the opportunities for career progression that offers.Our 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>&nbsp;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>&nbsp;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

Commissioning editor

Closing date for applications: 18 January 2026Salary: £24,800 – £32,000, dependant 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&nbsp;Ready to make your mark in digital publishing? Help bring captivating stories to life and join a team that’s redefining the book industry.Bookouture is the UK’s fastest growing digital publisher and part of Hachette UK. We are only twelve years old but we have grown rapidly every year and have now sold more than 90 million books to readers worldwide. We were among the first publishers to harness the power of data, and we believe we remain the best at it. We have all the advantages of being part of a big five publisher with the mindset and entrepreneurial drive of a start-up. If you think this sounds like an exciting place to work, we want to consider your application.In the role of publishing executive, you’ll collaborate with a talented team to create great books and take them to market – and learn all there is to know about creating digital bestsellers. We’re looking not only for great publishing talent, but people who make a habit of improving the way things are done, who embrace change and who enjoy applying data to creativity.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Supporting our editors to ensure that our books are as good as they can be. This will include overseeing editorial schedules and managing manuscripts from copyedit stage through to typesetting / eBook conversion – focusing on producing error-free final files and updating them as necessary.</li><li>Supporting editors on packages: clearing images and liaising with designers on final cover files.</li><li>Supporting editors with author communication – updating authors on publication plans and sales and other administrative author support.</li><li>Assisting editors in creating persuasive, effective product pages, marketing materials, metadata, quotes and keywords for every one of our books.</li><li>Assisting our digital operations team to ensure that our books are distributed to as broad an audience as possible with accurate pricing and metadata.</li><li>Administrative support across the team as needed: each of our publishing executives has an area of extra responsibility (for example prizes, managing editorial, promotions, audio) and will support the head of that department with their workload.</li><li>There will be opportunities to shadow edit, provide cover feedback, draft copy and pitches, and other creative work.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will be an enthusiastic and wide-ranging reader of commercial fiction (romance, crime and thriller, women’s fiction, historical are our core genres). You will be able to explain why certain books are popular, from their packaging to their plot. You are probably looking for your first or second role in publishing, and we are always open to applications from people looking to change career as well.</li><li>You will have impeccable attention to detail, excellent organisation skills, and the ability to prioritise a busy workload on tight deadlines.</li><li>You will have excellent communication skills with staff, agents, authors and other key contacts.</li><li>You will be logical and analytical in your approach to all things.</li><li>You will love using data to enhance creativity, and challenging and changing the way things are done.</li><li>You will have a growth mindset, always looking for ways to improve and learn in your role.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerBookouture is a dynamic working environment, where your ideas will be heard and where you will have the capacity to change things, take risks and do things differently. We are a fun and sociable workplace where there is always lots going on. You will be part of a fast-growing company, with the opportunities for career progression that offers.Our 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>&nbsp;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>&nbsp;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.

Publishing executive

Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11.59pmDuration:&nbsp;12 monthsStart date: Monday 9th March 2026&nbsp;Are you a freelancer working in publishing looking to access professional development and thrive in your career? Unlock your potential through mentoring, training and networking opportunities in this exciting programme.Creative Access is working with 10 publishing houses to provide access to our <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/thrive-programme/" target="_blank">Thrive: Development Programme</a> for freelance professionals working within the publishing industry who are at mid-level in their careers.DK Books, Simon &amp; Schuster UK, HarperCollins, Canongate, Hachette UK, Profile Books, Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment, Sage Publishing, Penguin Random House and Pearson have all committed to funding places on the Thrive programme in recognition that despite being an essential and growing part of the publishing workforce, freelancers are often not being sufficiently supported with their professional development. This is exacerbated for those from communities which are traditionally under-represented in the sector.This partnership aims to address these issues by offering 15 funded places on Creative Access’s year-long professional development programme for mid-level talent, which has been specifically created for, and by, people who are historically under-represented in the creative sector.&nbsp;About the programmeThe Thrive: Development Programme is an outstanding cross-sectoral programme of leadership training, networking and support for individuals at mid-level career stage (c.3-8 years of experience) working in the creative industries.The year-long programme will commence in March 2026 and includes:<ul><li>Training in areas including developing your leadership presence, navigating a successful freelance career, confidence &amp; presence, and understanding organisational and freelance finances</li><li>Mentoring from a senior professional in your desired career field for 6 months</li><li>Networking events specifically targeted at mid-level career stage and an exclusive publishing networking event with representatives from our partner publishing houses</li><li>Free / discounted tickets from partner companies to attend conferences, training courses and cultural events </li><li>Career guidance from the Creative Access team to help set you up for success with our own networks and opportunities via at least one 1-to-1 with our Access team.</li></ul>&nbsp;Participants can expect to increase influence, develop new skills for career progression and have increased confidence to advocate for equal access to training, pay rises and promotions. You’ll also be able to build contacts and working relationships across sectors and take strides to achieve career objectives.The programme is open to freelancers working across the UK, with opportunities to attend training either online or in person. &nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity is designed for those who:<ul><li>Are currently freelancing, and have been for at least 6 months</li><li>Work within the publishing sector and identify as being at mid-level in their career (c.3-8 years of experience)</li><li>Have had some experience of coordinating or managing projects</li><li>Are interested in developing new skills to help progress their career</li><li>Want to connect with a group of like-minded individuals with similar goals</li><li>Currently based within the UK and able to commit to a 12-month programme</li><li>Identify as being from an under-represented group in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>You must be a freelance professional working in any role within the publishing sector</li><li>After clicking the 'Apply' button, you will be directed to the&nbsp;application&nbsp;form</li><li>Please answer the questions and upload an up to date CV. Within your CV, please specify whether you have worked with any of the publishing houses listed below during your career:<ul><li>DK Books</li><li>Simon &amp; Schuster UK</li><li>HarperCollins</li><li>Canongate</li><li>Hachette UK</li><li>Profile Books</li><li>Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment</li><li>Sage Publishing</li><li>Penguin Random House</li><li>Pearson</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;If you require any access support while completing the application form or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> to discuss further.&nbsp;&nbsp;Questions?For any queries or for further information, please contact <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>

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Thrive: development programme for freelancers working in publishing

Closing date for applications: 2nd February 2026 at 10.00amSalary:&nbsp; £42,000 - £47,600Working hours: 25 hours per week - flexible, with some adjustment to both UK and US time zonesStart date: March 2026&nbsp;Champion arts, heritage, and community development while helping shape a new UK charity from the ground up.<a href="https://civis.org/" target="_blank">Civis Foundation</a> invests in arts and letters, cultural preservation, and community development initiatives. Initially established in the US, the foundation is launching a UK-based charitable entity in 2026 to expand its mission across Commonwealth countries, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom, Jamaica, Barbados, and cities such as London and Liverpool.The work of the Foundation is rooted in the belief that understanding "the other", both within ourselves and in our communities, is essential to personal fulfilment and social transformation. Through partnerships with artists, cultural institutions, municipalities, and community organisations, the Foundation creates opportunities for engagement that transcend boundaries, cultivating compassion and advancing justice.The newly formed London office will serve as a hub for adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, artistic commissioning, and community investment throughout the Commonwealth. We view artistic expression as a starting point for rekindling democracy - work that urges us to consider the needs of the other, their lived experience, and perspective. We champion projects that address complex historical narratives and create space for genuine dialogue, helping us imagine how we might live together. The UK charitable foundation will serve purposes including the advancement of education, cultural preservation, and the advancement of citizenship and community development.Working closely with and reporting to the president and CEO of Civis Foundation (US and UK), the UK programme officer will support the Foundation with the launch and scaling up of its operations in the UK. The programme officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the UK Foundation, relationship development, and project management.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Relationship building: extensive outreach to potential partners across arts, preservation, municipal, and community sectors in London, Liverpool, Jamaica, and Barbados. Secure introductions and meetings for the president and CEO, and explore potential programme collaborations</li><li>Partner collaboration: work with strategic consulting partners to support business planning and programme development</li><li>Operating budget and core grant application development: prepare a comprehensive grant request to Civis Foundation New York for initial capitalisation, including a three-year operational budget</li><li>Financial management and reporting: support preparation of annual accounts, supplier management and payments, and monitor budgets and cash flow</li><li>Operational and administrative support: work with the president and CEO of Civis Foundation and other relevant staff and consultants on ad-hoc administrative support, meetings and diary coordination, and to put in place systems and processes for the full launch of the UK operations</li><li>Evaluation and monitoring: develop a "light-touch" but effective framework for measuring impact and tracking relevant metrics</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrate understanding of the UK non-profit landscape, specifically within social justice, arts, or community/urban development context, with at least solid proven experience of project and programme management experience in one or more of these fields</li><li>Bring a strong network in one or more relevant fields in the UK: social justice, arts, or community/urban development</li><li>Excellent project management skills, including fluency with software packages (MS Office, project management) and relevant AI tools</li><li>Financial literacy (including budgeting and cash flow management)</li><li>Working knowledge of the governance and legal regulation in the UK charitable sector</li><li>Knowledge of and interest in the current agenda around civic and social development, education, and the role of arts and culture in social change, heritage preservation, and urban development</li><li>Comfortable working independently and across time zones</li><li>Clear and respectful communicator with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills</li><li>Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable</li><li>Self-motivating and willing to balance strategy with daily administration</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe full-time equivalent salary is £60,000-£67,000 a year dependent on experience, with the actual salary being £42,000-£47,600 a year for 25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) pro rata. This is a hybrid working role with remote/working from home and regular access to a coworking/office space in London and for attendance of in-person meetings in London.Annual leave: 22 days (28 days including bank holidays, pro rata.)Pension: 8% employer contribution.Training and development: Annual budget for professional development, conference attendance, etc.Provisional interview dates with shortlisted candidates are 16-27 February 2026. The selection process will follow three stages: 1. Online interview 2. Technical interview 3. Final presentation and interview with CEO. 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.

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