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Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026Salary: c.£42,000 pa depending on experienceContract: 13-month fixed-term Are you passionate about children's books and ready to take your marketing career to the next level? Lead campaigns for some of the most beloved children's titles at Bloomsbury.Bloomsbury Children’s is looking for a creative and ambitious senior marketing manager to join our team for a 13-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing manager, or a senior marketing manager with a passion for children’s books to take a step-up or across in their career.Bloomsbury is the home to many bestselling children’s brands and authors across picture books, middle-grade, YA and graphic novels, such as Harry Potter, Katherine Rundell, Tom Percival, Michael Rosen, Lex Croucher, and Kalynn Bayron. Reporting to the children’s marketing director, the senior marketing manager will create and implement integrated marketing campaigns across the children’s list and will manage a junior member of the marketing team.&nbsp; Responsibiltes<ul><li>Create, implement, manage and analyse campaigns which use the full marketing mix to drive sales of our children’s books</li><li>Act as a key voice and driver in the strategy for allocated brand and author properties</li><li>Contribute to conversations and drive thinking around wider publishing strategy, list shape and acquisitions</li><li>Proactively pursue marketing opportunities with brand partners, media partners and key stakeholders to increase brand visibility</li><li>Support a culture of collaboration, working closely with our publicity, sales and editorial teams</li><li>Build, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with authors, agents and publishing partners</li><li>Understand the importance of social media and digital activity as part of campaigns, working with the internal digital teams to drive children’s priorities and to create holistic campaign strategies across online/social and print</li><li>Manage individual title marketing budgets and work with the marketing director to strategically set budgets for titles and to adjust reactively as opportunities arise</li><li>Line-manage the children’s marketing assistant</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience and knowledge of marketing children's brands to family audiences, and a demonstrable passion for children's books</li><li>Line-management experience ideal</li><li>Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders such as authors, editors, freelancer designers/animators, media agencies</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the marketing mix, including digital and traditional advertising, catalogues, promotional activity and research</li><li>Experience of working successfully with third parties on innovative marketing partnerships and initiatives</li><li>Ability to multi-task and work on several different projects simultaneously</li><li>Excellent inter-personal, presentation and organisational skills, in addition to creative flair</li><li>Strong knowledge of current marketing best practices, trends and opportunities across on/offline platforms</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time, 13-month fixed-term contract position to start mid-late March, depending on availability. 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 Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to human resources (Word or PDF format only) via the URL/our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Monday 5th 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; Bloomsbury benefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>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. Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior marketing manager Bloomsbury Children's - 13 month FTC

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026 at 9.00am&nbsp;Salary: £50,000-£65,000 dependent on experienceReports to: Journey's chief technical officer&nbsp;Location: Mainly at Vyner Studio (Squint/Opera) but working flexibly across Journey's London Studios Lead the operational delivery of a technical department, helping shape the next chapter of multidimensional design.Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture. Working with the chief technology officer (CTO), this role will provide managerial oversight of the technical department within Journey with particular focus on the operational delivery of the team and its personnel.This role would suit an experienced project manager, producer or operations manager interested in applying their existing experience to a forward-looking team tasked with defining the next chapter of multidimensional design and creative technology. An understanding of the role technology plays in a business, both creatively with regards to public facing projects and operationally, will be crucial. ResponsibilitiesOperational<ul><li>Having an ongoing consideration of availability, skills, interest, balance of projects, individual team professional development and representation of the department.</li><li>Support the CTO to ensure effective delivery of department operations including but not limited to:<ul><li>Designing and implementing processes across technology product management, project management, software development, and technical operations.</li><li>Serve as point person for HR, Finance, Facilities, and other business operations team for Technology team. Ensure Technology team delivers to existing processes and key deadlines.</li><li>Coordinating meetings, minuting, and disseminating actions.</li></ul></li><li>Supporting Technology leadership across processes, operations, and team management. Contribute to design of new processes, execution of existing processes, and standardisation across workflows and teams.</li><li>Manage collection of data and reporting and communications of Technology team KPIs.</li><li>Contribute to resourcing processes, ensuring that utilisation data and near-term planning accurate reflects the needs of the business and the plans of the Technology team, partnering with the Technology leads.</li><li>Represent the Technology team in larger business processes and communications, reflecting the Technology strategy, approaches, and execution.</li></ul>&nbsp;Management<ul><li>Support the CTO with organisational design, internal communications and processes, and overall departmental structure.</li><li>Line manage departmental coordinator, technical project managers, and other operational Technology staff where appropriate.</li><li>Ensure a consistency across global Technology teams in all internal and Journey processes.</li><li>Partner with the CTO to consistently deliver on finance, HR, business operations, recruitment and talent, and internal Technology processes.</li><li>Provide additional mentorship to Technology leads around leadership, management, and process.</li></ul>&nbsp;General<ul><li>Recognition of possible approaches and new possibilities for how the department operates and thrives including research into new approaches.</li><li>Setting the tone for how the department engages with and collaborates with other areas of the organisation.</li><li>Partnering with the CTO to drive team culture and environment, both internally and as part of the overall Journey culture.</li><li>A commitment to the implementation of Journey’s values around sustainability, accessibility &amp; belonging and inclusion in all areas of the business and allocating focus within the department in these key areas.</li><li>Keeping abreast of influences and ideas from leading sector peers and developments.</li><li>Undertake other work as reasonably required by the company. </li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential:<ul><li>Strong demonstrable experience in project and/or operational management</li><li>An acute understanding of the role technology plays in a creative organisation</li><li>A strong track record and keen interest in administration and its impact</li><li>Experience rolling our processes for more effective teams and departments</li><li>Experience evaluating and strengthening team performance</li><li>Ability to interact with a wide range of people and excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Experience of a fast-paced environment and an ability to adapt to changing circumstances</li><li>Experience working with busy executive level leadership</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Experience overseeing a team</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience coordinating HR processes</li><li>Experience working in a design studio across one or more design specialisms including spatial design &amp; architecture, video design &amp; animation and technical design</li></ul> Additional informationInterviews:&nbsp; Round 1 - Week Commencing 12th January 2026 Round 2 - 23rd January 2026 (12pm - 3pm)(If you are unable to make the scheduled dates, please let us know within the content of your cover letter). The interview panel will include members of Journey across the two rounds of interview. Interviews are held in-person at one of our London Studios in order for candidates to meet some of the team, however they can be arranged online if there are geographical considerations.Our interviews are built as two way conversations to better understand each other’s work and aspirations, and may include &nbsp;a task to better understand the candidate's process. We operate equal opportunity interviews and, for the initial round of interviews, we typically share elements of question topics in advance with candidates.&nbsp; How to applyPlease submit a comprehensive CV/Resume in addition to either a cover letter (maximum two A4 sides) or up to three minutes of audio (instructions in the application section) describing your suitability for the position, how your skills and experience match the person specification and why you would like to work in this role at Journey. Please find the upload fields at the bottom of the page by clicking 'Apply'.&nbsp;We do not accept applications by any other method.Within the various elements of your application (namely your letter or audio), please outline clearly how your previous work relates to the requirements listed for this role. Having clear examples and explanations will be beneficial for your application. Additionally, why you are interested in working for Journey would be a very helpful thing to include. Applicants should provide contact details for two references. We will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees. All applicants must be eligible to work within the UK. If you would like a brief call with our team to discuss specific queries you have about the opportunity (including queries regarding accessibility), please contact the email listed on our website. Acknowledging the resources that go into attending interviews, we are very happy to reimburse expenses for extensive travel incurred through travelling to/from your interview with us. 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.

Journey

Technology department manager

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026Salary: £28,500 pa.Contract: Full-time, six-month contractStart date: Immediate, subject to notice Help administer, coordinate, and promote creative writing courses that support aspiring writers, while providing exceptional support to students, tutors, and the wider creative community.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a smart newcomer to join our small team, which provides innovative and highly successful creative writing courses to aspiring writers, online and in London.This role centres on the smooth running of our online and London-based courses, as well as our Breakthrough Writers’ Programme for under-represented writers. Your focus will be on course administration and student care, supporting the work of our courses management team. You will also help support the marketing and digital team, assisting with the creation of social media and website content. You’ll answer queries from our growing community of aspiring writers and students through our student queries inbox, social media channels and phones calls.You’ll be based at our central London offices, but please note we are currently using a hybrid working pattern which involves a minimum of three days a week in the office with some working from home, subject to ongoing review. Responsibilities&nbsp;Courses management duties &nbsp;<ul><li>Student care and communication: monitoring the busy main student inbox and phoneline, providing support to existing students and dealing with customer enquiries.</li><li>Course administration: providing administrative support to the courses team in the delivery of all our online and London-based courses and our reports and mentoring services, developing a strong sense of student satisfaction and reporting any potential issues to the relevant course manager. Including but not limited to: invoicing and chasing payments, distributing key course information to tutors and students, diarising speaker sessions, hosting guest speaker sessions, booking rooms and setting up classrooms for London-based courses, keeping the team diary updated, arranging and supporting meetings and events, liaising with Curtis Brown and C&amp;W’s book department. &nbsp;</li><li>Online onboarding: Responsible for the onboarding of students to our shorter online courses, utilising pre-designed email flows in our Klaviyo system. Supporting tutors and students with sharing resources and work, and offering technical support to students. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Reports and tutorials: key responsibility as point person for end-of-course reports, including collating students’ work, liaising with editors and monitoring the quality of editor feedback. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Online learning platform: uploading and checking course content on our dedicated learning platform and student forum, including formatting and updating course materials, supporting tutors and students with sharing resources and work, and offering technical support to students. &nbsp;</li><li>Course selection: taking part in reading and discussing course applications with the CBC team to support the process of student selection, as well as providing administrative support for the selection process.&nbsp;</li></ul>Marketing &amp; sales duties<ul><li>Customer satisfaction: collecting customer feedback via surveys and email, analysing the results to help the CBC team innovate with improvements, add-ons and new services – growing customer loyalty, repeat purchases, and sales through personal recommendations.</li><li>Updating website material: assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the CBC Ecommerce website. Including updating courses and product descriptions and promotional copy, ensuring good SEO and links. Blogging on matters of interest to students and new writers. &nbsp;</li><li>Social media: help in monitoring CBC’s social media channels (currently X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads and TikTok), seeking to build on engagement and further develop our social media presence.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other duties&nbsp;<ul><li>Each member of staff must be adaptable and must pitch in where necessary to ensure our courses are promoted and delivered effectively, including covering the essential work of other staff during absence, and any other duties as the managing director may reasonably determine from time to time.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Confident, clear and sensitive communication skills</li><li>Strong administrative skills and attention to detail in your work</li><li>The ability to write engaging, tailored copy</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li><li>Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure</li><li>Experience using social media (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTube)</li><li>Experience of using website CMS (customer service management)</li><li>Strong planning and problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude</li><li>An interest in the creative arts – particularly books and publishing</li><li>An innovative thinker with the desire to keep learning</li><li>A self-starter with a strong work ethic</li><li>An avid reader</li><li>A confident, warm personality – a person who inspires trust</li><li>Enthusiastic to work in a small team – drawn to the flexibility, pace and creativity this enables</li></ul> Additional informationPlease note, this role is a fixed-term contract for a minimum of 6 months.You must be either a British citizen or already have the right to work here (you will be asked to provide original documentation as evidence of this). Unfortunately, Curtis Brown Creative is unable to help with work permits, finding accommodation or travel costs.To apply, please send these materials as a Word of PDF document to the email given on our website via the 'Apply' button:<ul><li>Your CV</li><li>A covering letter (please include details of the dates you are available to start)</li><li>A sample blog post, written by you, which could potentially be used on the Curtis Brown Creative website. We suggest you choose a topic of interest to aspiring novelists who might be considering applying to one of our courses (Hint: our blog posts which offer writing tips/advice all come from our tutors, agents and published authors – don’t be tempted to write a blog post which gives writing advice yourself unless you have an appropriate level of experience).</li></ul>Those selected for interview will be asked to complete a further written test. Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 12 January (and will be conducted in person at our London offices or via Zoom). We aim to build a creative environment that celebrates the differences of our students and colleagues, offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. In our role as conduits and champions of cultural expressions we are conscious of our responsibility to reflect the world around us. This means making a considered effort to create an inclusive culture in the workplace and promote opportunities for the broadest possible range of talent. We welcome all applications from people with interesting ideas, skills and experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026Salary: London Living WageLocations: The role requires three office days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) in our central London office Craft standout campaigns, support influencer outreach, and generate media buzz that shapes some of the biggest moments in gaming for leading developers.Premier is the UK’s leading specialist communications agency for entertainment, arts and culture. With over 20 years’ worth of specialist knowledge across film, television, publishing, gaming, classical music, performing arts, consumer brands and not for profit, Premier provides a complete creative communications solution. The Premier games team is embedded within gaming, working for some of the biggest global developers, publishers and consumer tech brands across the industry. From AAA blockbusters to indie gems, cutting-edge hardware to high-profile industry events, the team has been at the forefront of shaping gaming’s biggest moments. Our current client roster includes Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, Warner Bros., PLAION, Quantic Dream, SEGA, KOEI TECMO Europe, and NetEase Games.We are looking for an experienced&nbsp;assistant account executive or account executive to join the Premier games team. In this role, you will be the go-to expert on the media, ensuring you stay ahead of industry trends, emerging platforms, and new opportunities for our clients. As a key player within the Premier games team, you will support both creative campaigns and press office initiatives, as well as influencer collaborations, that elevate our clients' reputation and visibility. You will collaborate with the wider team across a diverse range of activities, crafting standout campaigns that effectively reach and engage the right audiences. ResponsibilitiesDepartment<ul><li>Keep abreast of the news agenda, media changes, influencer/social trends and industry developments and inform the wider team</li><li>Regularly speak (in-person or digitally) with key media from gaming and mainstream outlets, and key influencers, and share insights with wider team</li><li>Be aware of and share new trends within both the gaming industry and wider consumer communications</li><li>Advise on the best tools to be using to deliver first class campaigns</li><li>Engage in brainstorms and team initiatives across the wider department, including supporting our music, sports and brands team on an ad hoc basis</li></ul>Client accounts<ul><li>Assist account leads in managing client accounts as directed</li><li>Proactively monitor and track media coverage across print, online, and social platforms</li><li>Compile and distribute accurate client reports and press materials in a timely manner</li><li>Proactively pitch stories and features to gaming and mainstream media</li><li>Support with planning, implementation and media outreach for creative campaigns, meeting deadlines and objectives</li><li>Oversee preview and review programmes for games</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with media, influencers, and suppliers</li><li>Monitor key media outlets for client coverage and maintain and update the contacts database</li><li>Provide excellent client service, acting as a key point of contact and understanding their needs</li><li>Write compelling content, including press releases, articles, and social media posts, ensuring alignment with client messaging</li><li>Track campaign performance and provide insightful post-campaign analysis</li><li>Deliver regular reports on media coverage, campaign performance, and PR outcomes, using data to inform strategies</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceGames experience is useful but not essential - what we are primarily looking for is someone who is a people person, enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in their work.&nbsp;The ideal candidate is someone who resonates with the following traits:<ul><li>Proactive and determined – seeks out solutions to problems, always looks for the best opportunities for our clients</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively</li><li>A passion for writing,&nbsp;with solid copywriting skills</li><li>A nose for news and an interest in what makes a good story</li><li>Creatively curious and brave to share ideas and thoughts</li><li>Strong social knowledge – clued into the latest social trends and what makes creators tick</li><li>Confidence in both written and verbal communications</li><li>Thrives in a fast-paced environment</li><li>A strong desire to learn and adapt quickly</li><li>Honest and frank – cut to the chase, be constructive, tell it like it is, and own your wins and losses</li><li>Energy and drive to do great work</li></ul> Please apply by uploading your CV and covering letter quoting the reference JAE Games Dec 25. 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.

Premier PR

Assistant account executive/account executive - games

Closing date for applications: 22nd December 2025Salary: £31,041 per annumContract: 12-month fixed-term&nbsp; Launch your publicity career at a global children's publisher! This entry-level role is your chance to join a supportive and creative team promoting a high-profile list of books, award-winning brands, and exciting authors.Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY® series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Ravena Guron – with everything from Sticker Dolly Dressing to Philosophy for Beginners in between. Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books globally, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, but which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.UK marketing and publicity department is a close-working and collaborative team of 10 who create innovative and award-winning marketing and publicity campaigns. The publicity team maintain and develop the reputation of the Usborne brand, publicising and promoting Usborne books, series, sub-brands and authors, with the overall aim of increasing sales.We are looking for an organised, reliable and outgoing individual to join us as a publicity assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This entry-level role is ideal for someone eager to begin a career in PR within children’s publishing. Working at the heart of the publicity team, you will provide essential administrative support to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly, while helping to promote Usborne’s high-profile list of fiction, non-fiction and baby and pre-school titles, along with our multi award-winning brands and authors. Reporting to the head of publicity, you will be part of a supportive, creative department where everyone’s ideas are welcome and valued. Responsibilities<ul><li>To maintain a range of PR systems, from our contacts database to our media monitoring to our awards submissions, and to coordinate mailings to media, booksellers, content creators, and industry contacts</li><li>Coordinate regular awards submissions, sending sample copies to judges and assets for shortlist promotions. Communicate longlist, shortlist and wins externally and internally.</li><li>Booking all author and publicity staff travel and accommodation for one-off events, award ceremonies, book tours and book festivals and conferences. Compiling schedules for these and updating and circulating the events diary</li><li>To create and provide regular publicity communications, including seasonal press releases, pitch presentations, newsletters and internal updates</li><li>Processing purchasing orders and invoices and submitting monthly expenses, adding to budget tracker</li><li>Responding to ad hoc press office queries, emailing follow-up assets and posting out books</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Excellent organisation and time management skills, and the ability to constantly prioritise in a busy and sometimes pressurised environment</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creative flair</li><li>Existing strong interpersonal skills and&nbsp;confidence to build and maintain relationships with internal colleagues (including those from outside of your immediate department), booksellers, librarians, content creators, other key contacts and&nbsp;above all our authors</li><li>Excellent administrative skills</li><li>Good understanding of traditional and digital media including social media</li><li>Flexibility to travel and work outside of normal office hours when necessary (including overnight stays, evening and weekend work)</li><li>Trustworthy and reliable, friendly and outgoing</li><li>A genuine desire to work in PR within children’s publishing</li><li>Lots of enthusiasm</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>MA in Publishing</li><li>Basic design skills&nbsp;</li></ul> Location and benefitsThis role is based in our London, Farringdon office and we work a 35-hour working week. After a successful initial induction period (where we require new staff to work in the office for 4-5 days per week) we then operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home subject to business need, which optimises our opportunities for creative collaboration and contact with our colleagues.We offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders</li><li>Healthcare Cashback scheme</li><li>Virtual GP service</li><li>Enhanced Family Friendly benefits</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day</li><li>Rewards and Discount services and shopping</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books</li></ul> Recruitment processWe are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the point of application. Due to the Christmas period we will have a longer application period than usual, therefore we may not commence shortlisting candidates until early January 2026. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process. Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Publicity assistant - 12 month FTC

Closing date for applications: 17th December 2025Salary: £27,000 per annumDepartment: Foreign rightsReporting to: Foreign rights managerContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full TimeLocation: Vauxhall, London (hybrid post probation) Launch your publishing career with this entry-level role, supporting a dynamic foreign rights team and helping bring exceptional children’s books to readers around the world.&nbsp;Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international&nbsp;Group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House and Peachtree in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the&nbsp;Walker Books Group&nbsp;is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books. Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved&nbsp;family brands including Lucy Cousin’s&nbsp;Maisy, Michael Rosen’s&nbsp;We're Going on a Bear Hunt,&nbsp;Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s&nbsp;Guess How Much I Love You&nbsp;and&nbsp;Martin Handford’s&nbsp;Where’s Wally?This is a unique and varied entry-level opportunity for a self-motivated individual looking to work in children’s publishing and launch their career in foreign rights. Within this role, you will provide support to a busy and dynamic international foreign rights team selling rights worldwide. You will get the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of tasks and projects. You will use your initiative and multi-tasking skills in this pivotal role to support the sales and administrative needs of the foreign rights team and liaise closely with a number of internal teams such as design, editorial, production, publicity and marketing in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Walker Books Group on débuts, award-winning and best-selling children’s books with customers from all around the world, across a wide range of formats, such as picture books, non-fiction, novelty and major licensed brands. Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Support sale fulfilment in assigned territories to account managers including:<ul><li>Liaise with production, IT, pre-press, marketing and legal departments</li><li>Oversee fulfilment of foreign-language editions of our titles, from confirmation of order to shipping</li><li>Maintain up-to-date records on progress of sales/print runs</li><li>Follow up local publication dates and author copies, and update databases accordingly</li></ul></li><li>Coordinate printing requests from the team and liaise with the Production department on schedules and costings for first printings and reprints</li><li>Coordinate and submit printed marketing materials for international trade event</li><li>Provide administrative support to sales, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining client records</li><li>Manage the foreign rights inbox for external customer queries.</li><li>Manage the department’s supply of finished copies</li><li>Organise and update the foreign rights archive with finished copies</li><li>Conduct market research and stay informed about industry trends and developments</li><li>Manage and support organise industry events, book fairs and sales trips, including:<ul><li>Setting up the timetables for fair attendees</li><li>Liaising with our stand management companies on set up and organisation of the fairs (stand location/fair passes/furniture and equipment)</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date list of attendees, including authors and illustrators</li><li>Booking accommodation</li><li>Overseeing organisation of customer dinners</li><li>Coordinating travel currency</li><li>Maintaining up to date knowledge on any health and safety guidelines relating to travel and fair attendance</li><li>Organising distribution of the leaflets to agents and in-house</li><li>Manage administrative fair preparation tasks prior to attendance</li></ul></li><li>Subject to further role development, attending fairs and customer meetings abroad.</li><li>Ad-hoc tasks as required&nbsp;</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet changing needs of the business. Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, have the confidence in communicating with other departments as well as foreign publishers</li><li>Excellent time-management, organisational and administrative skills</li><li>An ability to use initiative and work calmly under pressure with a ‘can-do’ / proactive approach to problem-solving</li><li>An ability to prioritise work given specific deadlines, juggling multiple projects and requests without close supervision, with meticulous attention to detail</li><li>An understanding of the importance of a sales support role in relation to customer service and business development</li><li>An appreciation of working with, and making a positive contribution to, a busy and dynamic international sales team</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel</li><li>Mathematical and analytical skills are advantageous, as well as a high standard of written English</li><li>An interest and understanding of foreign cultures; foreign language skills will be advantageous but not essential</li><li>An interest in international publishing would be advantageous, but no prior publishing experience is necessary in order to apply for the role</li><li>Highly self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team, and also able to work independently</li></ul> What we offer<ul><li>A supportive working environment where all voices are respected and creativity is not hierarchical</li><li>Hybrid work (at least two days in the office per week) once you have successfully passed probation</li><li>22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced Pension Scheme</li><li>Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul> Additional informationIf you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us via the 'Apply' button.Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walker Books Ltd

Foreign rights assistant

Closing date for applications: 17th December 2025Location: Bristol, with weeks on location in London, this role offers hybrid working (minimum three days per week in the Bristol office). You will need to be fully available to work in London for the week, rig and de-rig (10 days approx)&nbsp;15th&nbsp;– 24th&nbsp;May 2026Band: CContract: Approximately 3 months PAYEStart date: The successful candidate will need to be available to start in mid-March 2026 Help bring the world's most famous flower show to millions of viewers, keeping the production running smoothly by coordinating crew, plans and logistics.BBC Studios is looking for a second production coordinator to join its RHS Chelsea Flower Show team for the 2026 series. Working on the BBC’s coverage of the world’s most famous flower show, you will help coordinate filming for programmes for BBC1, BBC2 and BBC daytime.&nbsp;Our production management (PM) team consists of a production manager, two production coordinators (PC) and two production management assistant (PMAs). This PC role is responsible for setting up filming for pre-recorded video tapes (VTs) in the lead up to the outside broadcast (OB) week. Working with a PMA, you will coordinate VT crew and kit bookings, travel and accommodation, location access and permissions whilst working to a budget and completing all necessary paperwork. You will also liaise with the edit team to keep to a tight edit schedule and manage rushes workflow. For the week of the OB, you will be a support to the OB team on location in London, including assisting with travel arrangements and liaising with talent and talent runners.This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity on a much-loved and well-respected production for someone who has proven experience setting up tight-turnaround filming and is looking to gain experience on location on a large and busy OB. Responsibiltes<ul><li>Coordinating travel, accommodation, crew and kit bookings, location access and permissions, health &amp; safety requirements and runner support for VT filming</li><li>Managing the VT edit schedule and rushes plan alongside the lead editor and edit assistant</li><li>Forecasting VT spend and managing costs (including supporting the VT PMA in managing their spend) and reporting back regularly on financial position to the PM</li><li>Forming and maintaining positive relationships within the team and with wider crew, as well as with external stakeholders. Feeding back regularly and escalating issues to the PM</li><li>Coordinating the tasks and workload of the VT PMA to support in setting up the VT filming</li><li>Supporting the OB PC and wider PM team where required to contribute to a successful OB, including on location where tasks might include assisting with travel arrangements and liaising with talent and talent runners</li><li>Assisting in ensuring compliance with BBC Studios health &amp; safety policies and the VT RAs, ensuring H&amp;S vetting is completed where required</li><li>Recording Albert data for VT filming and assisting the OB PC in completing the Albert footprint and Carbon Action Plan. Championing environmentally responsible practices and ensuring compliance with Albert certification</li><li>Assisting with completion of the post-production paperwork for all episodes and international versions on Silvermouse alongside the other PC and PMAs</li><li>Assisting in ensuring compliance with BBC policies, guidelines, legislative and regulatory requirements, in order to minimise the BBC’s exposure to risk</li><li>Ensuring compliance with GDPR and BBC Studios data protection policies</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Proven experience in broadcast television including setting up fast-turnaround filming</li><li>Have excellent logistical and organisational skills, anticipating issues before they arise and problem-solving calmly and effectively under pressure when things don’t go according to plan</li><li>Have proven experience in accurately managing and forecasting costs and negotiating with external suppliers</li><li>Be a great team collaborator including managing junior members of the team</li><li>Be an effective communicator, including experience dealing with high-profile talent</li><li>Be ambitious in their approach to improving sustainability and efficiency on the production</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.

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Production coordinator - RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Closing date for applications: 19th December 2025 at 12.00pmSalary: £38,080 to £42,150 inclusive of Inner London Weighting (pro rata)Contractual hours: 21 hours, 3 day per week, up to 12 months FTC Help deliver world-class London Symphony Orchestra music events at the Barbican!The Barbican Music Department are looking for a highly motivated and experienced production coordinator to join our production team on a maternity cover contract.The role will be supporting the production team in the coordination and management of London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) music events. Working across all genres of the LSO music programme on events and festivals in the Barbican Hall and ancillary areas, relating to planning and logistics and contributing to the delivery of their Barbican productions to the highest technical and artistic standard, and, may on occasion, be called upon for on-the-day attendance and management cover for certain events.We are seeking a resourceful and dynamic individual with a genuine passion for the live arts industry (specifically music), who has some relevant experience of working in an artistic environment and the delivery of creative projects Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>You will have great written communication skills with attention to detail and the ability to organise complex itineraries in relation to live music events planning.</li><li>You will have experience of coordinating and supporting live arts events/creative projects to the highest standard.</li><li>You will be flexible and proactive in your approach and able to work under pressure in a multitask environment as part of a team.</li><li>You will have an understanding of international standards, and knowledge of the technical and production elements involved in live music.</li><li>You will have great communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with contract partners, artists and Barbican staff.</li></ul>To view the full job description and person specification, please see the ‘Job Information Pack’ via the 'Apply' button. As a team and an organisation, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and would welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those currently underrepresented in the arts. We are also a member of Disability Confident scheme, and you will have an opportunity to indicate if you would like to be considered through this scheme in the application process.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Production coordinator (LSO events) - part time, up to 12 month FTC

Closing date for applications: 1st January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: LondonDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 27.25 hours per weekStart date: 2nd February 2026 Are you a Brent local with a passion for theatre and its power to connect with diverse communities? Kickstart your career with this six-month internship, gaining hands-on experience and insight into how powerful shows and workshops are produced.<a href="https://www.uniquecommunity.org/" target="_blank">Unique Community</a> is a performing arts organisation that uses theatre to connect with individuals often overlooked by society. By working collaboratively with the local community, it creates powerful, new theatre that tackles real-world issues. Through performances and workshops, Unique Community engages diverse audiences, aiming to spark a ripple of positive change in society.Unique Community creates work across three program areas:<ul><li>Unique Youth Theatre: An open-access, free performing arts service for young people.</li><li>The Stork Project: Centred on theatre creation with migrants, this program aims to amplify their voices and stories.</li><li>DYCE (Developing Young People’s Critical Thinking &amp; Empathy): This initiative involves taking the most poignant shows developed across our services and turning them into workshops, which we tour to schools across North West London. This enables the conversations that begin in our sessions to continue beyond our walls.</li></ul>Through these programs, Unique Community strives to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those it serves, promoting inclusivity and understanding through the transformative power of the arts.This role is for someone who is curious about how a small performing arts charity functions during the devising, rehearsal and production period. The candidate will be interested in a combination of direct delivery with children, young people, and migrants, as well as the background work it takes to make theatre shows happen.Funded as part of the <a href="https://www.brentcreates.com/vibrent/" target="_blank">ViBrent initiative</a>, this placement will benefit from rotational opportunities among the <a href="https://www.punchdrunkenrichment.org.uk/projects/vi-brent-network" target="_blank">ViBrent</a>&nbsp;partner organisations. This could include mentorship and/or shadowing, and offers the opportunity to apply new skills in different environments while building a professional network that spans multiple organisations. These occasions can be tailored around the successful applicant to make sure they suit their individual interests and professional goals. What you will learnFacilitation skills developed through supporting staff:<ul><li>Creating a show from scratch in collaboration with participants</li><li>Inclusivity and how this can be instilled in all facilitation practice</li><li>Directing a show with and for children, young people and migrant adults</li><li>How to structure and deliver a high quality, inclusive and effective workshop</li></ul>Producing skills developed through supporting the company producer:<ul><li>How to write a risk assessment</li><li>Methods and techniques of contact - writing emails, making phone calls</li><li>Developing good relationships with partners</li><li>Creating plans for getting into a theatre and everything that goes into the planning of a show</li><li>Some knowledge of backstage theatre crafts including set, costume, props, lighting and sound will be gained</li></ul> Key activities<ul><li>Support facilitation in theatre workshops with children, young people and adults</li><li>Administrative support to the company producer for the preparation of summer shows</li><li>Supporting and leading on workshops in schools across Brent</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>An interest in theatre - even if you haven't seen much theatre, an interest in it is useful</li><li>An interest in people is vital - wanting to hear people's stories and understand why things are the way they are</li><li>Some understanding of the importance of community, especially for people from traditionally marginalised backgrounds</li><li>An open mind and willingness to try new things and challenge themselves</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document, please confirm in your cover letter if you’re from or currently living in Brent (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals who are from or live in the borough of Brent and are also from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&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.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Unique Community

Intern producer and facilitator

Closing date for applications: 18th December 2025Salary: £35,000-£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 Drive global sales for bestselling books, connecting a diverse range of authors with readers across the world.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools. What you'll be doingHachette UK, one of the leading book publishers in the UK, is looking for a highly organised and self-motivated international sales &amp; product manager to cover a period of parental leave. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the group international sales department on a FTC.Reporting to the international sales &amp; product director you will be responsible for sales of Hodder&nbsp;books in Australia and New Zealand, South Africa and India as well as working closely with our open market sales team to ensure that they have the key information and material they need to make a success of those lists in their markets.Key tasks:<ul><li>Achieve and exceed budgeted international sales for Hodder being directly responsible for ANZ, SA and India and working with the international team in other markets.</li><li>Be the voice of international in key internal meetings and provide market information where relevant</li><li>Set sales budgets at a title level, and provide acquisitions numbers and feedback</li><li>Curate and present the lists to ANZ, SA and India and international teams</li><li>Be in constant communication with the international product and sales teams as well as divisional editorial, marketing and publicity teams</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe’re looking for a calm, confident team player who has excellent communication and organisational skills, great commercial acumen, attention to detail, an ability to multi-task and prioritise, and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-moving sales environment.&nbsp;Presentation skills are a must, and you must be as happy working autonomously as working as part of a team, with exceptional people-skills and an ability to influence and empathise. We need someone who is self-motivated, committed, loves books and can talk about them with conviction and passion whether it’s fiction or non-fiction. Previous sales experience is a must as well as knowledge of the publishing industry, ideally in international markets. Familiarity with trends and opportunities within these markets is desirable.You’ll need to be proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), comfortable working with numbers and sales budgets and ideally have some experience with Biblio.&nbsp; What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our 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.

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