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Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th February 2026Salary: £31,041 - £36,563Location: London&nbsp;A hands-on sales operations role helping bring Usborne’s children’s books to international markets.&nbsp;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®…&nbsp;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.We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail-focused individual to join our Foreign Language Publishing team, supporting sales operations for the Dutch market and our wider Foreign Language Publishing team on a maternity cover basis. The team looks after all commercial, sales and marketing activities related to Usborne’s Foreign Language Publishing programmes across a number of international markets, and works&nbsp;closely with distributors as well as in-house colleagues in various departments.&nbsp;The RoleThis is a varied and hands-on role providing essential sales operations and administrative support for the Dutch market, while also providing support for the wider team.Working closely with colleagues across Foreign Language Publishing Sales, Editorial and Design, Production and Digital,&nbsp;you will help ensure that title information, schedules, reports and materials are accurate, up to date and shared on time.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Acting as day-to-day contact for the Dutch distributor.</li><li>Maintaining accurate title records in the company database, including adding new titles, reprints and updating publication programmes.</li><li>Supporting sales activity through the preparation of catalogues, marketing materials, presentations and reports.</li><li>Processing sales and stock data, maintaining Excel-based reports and supporting compliance and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Assisting with coordination of costing and scheduling of new titles, liaising with Production and Editors, and preparing schedules for internal meetings.</li><li>Providing general administrative and team support as needed.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forThis role is suited to a graduate or someone with 1-2 years’ experience in an office or administrative environment, with experience from within publishing or a related industry a bonus.&nbsp;We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:<ul><li>Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and confidence working accurately with data, schedules and systems.</li><li>Very good Excel skills and confidence using spreadsheets for reporting and tracking.</li><li>Clear, professional communication skills when dealing with colleagues and external contacts.</li><li>A proactive, helpful approach and willingness to provide general administrative and team support as needed.</li><li>The ability to work independently while also acting as a reliable team assistant, keeping things running smoothly for colleagues.</li><li>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office;</li><li>Experience with databases such as Biblio is helpful but not essential.</li><li>Fluency in Dutch, written and spoken, is an advantage but not essential</li></ul>&nbsp;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.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays</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>&nbsp;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.We expect to undertake first round interviews, online from w/c 23rd February with a further in person interview to be held shortly thereafter. We are looking for someone to be available to take up the post in early April 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.&nbsp;AI noticeThe use of AI has become more prevalent in recruitment application answers and content and whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, we need to see that you're able to demonstrate your ability to originate ideas and write them in a compelling manner, not just generate them using a tool. Therefore, any suspected AI usage may result in your application being rejected.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Sales assistant – foreign language publishing (Maternity Cover)

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th February 2026Salary: £25,000 - £30,000Location: London&nbsp;A dynamic role assisting actors and the Agents’ team with auditions, bookings, and day-to-day operations in a leading talent agency.&nbsp;Another exciting opening has arisen for an Agent’s assistant in our Actors Department. This role is the ideal opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of working for a busy office and the skill set to adapt, learn and assist efficiently. Previous experience working within the creative industry is required:&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Handling incoming emails &amp; emails</li><li>Organising &amp; uploading client self tapes &amp; arranging&nbsp;auditions &amp; zooms.</li><li>Arranging ADR, overseeing press requests &amp;&nbsp;general logistics</li><li>Managing the office diary &amp; the client availability calendar</li><li>Managing client’s paperwork including the sending out &amp; tracking of contracts, logging jobs, raising invoices &amp; completing new starter forms</li><li>Arranging &amp; attending visits to the theatre &amp; screenings&nbsp;with casting directors</li><li>Reading and breaking down scripts to circulate with the rest of the department</li><li>Watching client’s work and cutting &amp; sourving&nbsp;showreel materials.</li><li>Collating clients reviews</li><li>Maintaining client information on the ITG website</li><li>Developing a knowledge of the leading casting directors, production companies and producers</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Excellent organisational skills with a great attention to detail</li><li>An ability to multitask, problem solve &amp; react quickly to ever-changing situations</li><li>Excellent communication skills and phone manner</li><li>A working knowledge of the industry and a genuine interest in theatre, film and television</li><li>A willingness to learn and develop in the role</li><li>Computer skills and ability to grasp basic software</li><li>Experience in handling short films, workshops, audio drama (such as radio and video games) and regional theatre is advantageous.</li></ul>&nbsp;You’ll primarily be based in our main office at Whitfield Street, normal office hours will be 9.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, although some flexibility is required. This role will include attendance at some evening events, both in London and the UK more widely.ITG is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills (with or without reasonable accommodations) and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. If you require any reasonable adjustments during an interview process please let us know.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Independent Talent Group Ltd.

Agent's assistant

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st February 2026Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London, Edinburgh or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Shape strategic communications at the heart of the publishing industry, working across books, people and culture.&nbsp;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, which won British Book Awards' Imprint of the Year in 2025. 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.Hachette UK is part of&nbsp;Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.It's an exciting time to join our business as the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Strategic Communications: advising on and executing a robust internal communications strategy that aligns with Hachette UK’s mission and pillars.</li><li>Strategic Advisory: acting as a trusted advisor to the business on communication issues that influence company reputation and the overall employee experience.</li><li>Integrated Communications: Collaborating with our HR team, Divisional Communications Directors, and Hachette UK Board members to ensure a unified voice for both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Employee experience focused: front-footed in finding efficient ways to make it easy for staff to get information and news, including working on internal events, both in office and off-site.</li><li>Content &amp; Engagement: driving communications and leveraging analytics and listening tools to fine-tune our activity and deliver high-impact storytelling.</li><li>External Representation: Supporting the Group Communications Director by contributing to the creation and drafting of communication and building on the company’s presence on external channels, including our website, LinkedIn and Instagram.</li><li>Adaptive Expertise: Working flexibly and intuitively to lend expertise in line with changing business needs, ensuring the communications function remains agile in an evolving landscape.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forAn experienced and strategic communicator with:<ul><li>Exceptional communication skills and&nbsp;proven success in developing and executing impactful internal and external communications strategies and plans. As well as the ability to distill business initatives into simple, persuasive, and engaging content for a broad audience.</li><li>Outstanding owner mentality,who is solution-focused and brilliant at taking the initative.</li><li>Strategic agility and ability to balance long-term strategic planning with a "hands-on" approach to delivery in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Expert stakeholder management skills. Someone who is confident in building relationships and gaining buy-in from senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on sensitive issues.</li><li>Digital expertise in using platforms and tools to enhance communication reach and monitor impact.</li><li>External understanding and experience in external communications or PR, ideally in the arts sector, and experience with media relations and responding to press office queries.</li></ul>&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!&nbsp;</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 your 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>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Senior communications consultant (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th February 2026Salary: £31,041 - £36,563 (depending on experience)Location: London (Hybrid after probationary period)Contract: Maternity cover (1 year fixed term contract)&nbsp;Fluent in German and interested in publishing? Join Usborne Publishing to support sales and digital marketing for it's German-language children's books.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.The Usborne German language publishing team looks after all commercial, sales and marketing activities related to our German own-language publishing programme. The team works closely with German distributors, sales representatives, PR agencies, editorial and production teams to ensure that German editions of Usborne books are published, promoted and distributed effectively.We are looking for a proactive, highly organised and detail-focused individual with excellent administrative, communication and digital skills to join our German language publishing team on a maternity cover basis. This role offers a varied mix of sales support, digital marketing, bibliographic administration and regulatory compliance responsibilities. While the role is based within our Foreign Language team in London, it provides day-to-day support to the German team, who are based locally in our German office. This requires regular communication and close collaboration with colleagues working remotely.&nbsp;What you'll be doingThis exciting and varied role supports sales, marketing and digital activity for our German-language publishing programme.<ul><li>Supporting sales activity and external partners, including monitoring new titles, preparing advance materials and coordinating with sales, distribution and PR contacts.</li><li>Maintaining accurate scheduling and title information, ensuring records are kept up to date and data is entered accurately.</li><li>Assisting with digital marketing activity, including social media content creation, metadata accuracy and performance reporting, working closely with marketing colleagues.</li><li>Preparing marketing and sales materials, including presentations, advance information sheets and catalogues (print and digital).</li><li>Uploading and maintaining digital catalogue content and supporting online visibility of titles.</li><li>Supporting compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including gathering and submitting required product and packaging information.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking forYou will need to have native-level written and spoken German and excellent English language skills. This role would suit someone with experience in a busy administrative, sales support or marketing environment, with experience from within publishing or a related industry a bonus.&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when working with metadata and bibliographic information.</li><li>Clear, confident communication skills when liaising with internal teams and external partners.</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team</li><li>Digital content creation skills, including writing engaging copy for online use.</li><li>Confidence in interpreting and reporting on social media data.</li><li>Ability to work independently and proactively while supporting and collaborating with a small team based remotely, building effective working relationships across locations.</li><li>Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with databases such as Biblio is an advantage.</li></ul>&nbsp;This 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.&nbsp;In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays</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>&nbsp;We 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. We expect to undertake first round interviews in person from w/c 23rd February with a further interview to be held shortly after. We are looking for someone to be available to take up the post late April 2026. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;The use of AI has become more prevalent in recruitment application answers and content and whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, we need to see that you're able to demonstrate your ability to originate ideas and write them in a compelling manner, not just generate them using a tool. Therefore, any suspected AI usage flagged by the Applied system may result in your application being rejected.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Sales & digital marketing assistant (1 year maternity cover)

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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