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Salary pay point: £27,000Location: The role is based at our Oxford office, Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill, OxfordWorking pattern: A hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based/3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred)Closing date: 12th May 2024 We are looking for a rights assistant to join our thriving Rights team at Bloomsbury. Provide administrative support to the rights managers responsible for selling licences and co-editions for both the Bloomsbury Academic &amp; Professional and the Osprey lists.Three-time winner of the Bookseller Academic, Educational &amp; Professional Publisher of the Year Award, Bloomsbury’s Academic &amp; Professional Division publishes 1,600+ new titles a year. Established in 2008, the division has grown organically and through acquisition and publishes across the humanities and social sciences, from higher education through to professional practice.Founded in 1968, Osprey is the world-leading publisher of illustrated military history and has a list of over 2,500 titles on a wide range of subjects from ancient times to the present day; since 2015, it is also the multi-award-winning publisher of board, card, and role-playing games.The role reports to the senior rights manager, academic. Responsibilities<ul><li>General admin support including but not limited to processing contracts, gratis orders, sending out translated author copies, and electronic file supply</li><li>Manage co-edition fulfilment, including loading deals onto Biblio, maintaining schedules, obtaining customer files and approval of materials, invoicing</li><li>Respond to internal and external queries from colleagues, customers and authors</li><li>Support the rights team in preparation for key book fairs and sales trips </li><li>Provide assistance in the preparation of rights guides and catalogues</li><li>Compile and send out email newsletters to customers and maintain contacts lists </li><li>Manage Osprey’s permissions and police and prevent piracy of Osprey’s intellectual property</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>Interest in Rights selling and passion for books</li><li>Proficient in Excel and MS office applications</li><li>Confident in use of creative/design software such as Photoshop and email marketing software</li><li>Excellent organisational skills </li><li>Ability to manage varied workload and identify priorities effectively Time-management ability, attention to detail and a can-do attitude towards problem-solving Excellent collaborative and communication skills </li><li>An interest in other countries and cultures</li></ul> To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the apply button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above.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. Bloomsbury benefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>Other benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>For additional benefits see our careers page. As an assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years. 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.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Our work is driven by different perspectives and we strive for our culture to be one of belonging. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Rights assistant

Contract: The role is a full-time, permanent position.Salary pay point: £27,000Location: The role is based at 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). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday &amp; Tuesday.Closing date: Friday 10th May. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised team player, and invite you to begin your career in publishing in this award-winning and pioneering publicity team, at a time of exciting growth for the company.Join Bloomsbury, home to award-winning, internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed authors such as Louise Kennedy, Ann Patchett, Johann Hari, Tom Kerridge, Stuart Turton, Samantha Shannon, Kiley Reid, Alan Moore, Sarah J Maas, Grace Blakeley, Reni Eddo-Lodge, Kamila Shamsie, Madeline Miller and Abdulrazak Gurnah. We publish the best titles in fiction, non-fiction, cookery, illustrated and poetry across our adult trade publishing list.You will join a highly collaborative and supportive team, reporting to the publicity director.  ResponsibilitiesAs a publicity assistant, you will be a key member of the team, providing administrative support to ensure its smooth day-to-day running. With responsibilities including:<ul><li>The creation of internal and external communications documents</li><li>Scheduling meetings and liaising with the media and colleagues across the business </li><li>You will also assist on campaigns and events, with the opportunity to plan and execute your own. </li><li>Gain invaluable PR experience, a wide understanding of the publishing process and the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders in the industry. </li><li>You will learn first-hand how we plan and deliver industry-leading PR campaigns that launch and nurture writing careers, and create bestsellers. </li><li>You will get exposure to key external stakeholders such as journalists, booksellers and event organisers and the chance to nurture your own relationships.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>You don’t need to have set foot in a publishing house before to grab our attention! We are looking for a proactive candidate with initiative and a love of books who will thrive in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>This role requires organisation, efficiency, exceptional time management and confident communication skills.</li><li>Please note: applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.</li></ul> How to applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the 'apply' button.The cover letter should detail how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role, and, should include the campaign you’ve been most proud to work on and the book you most enjoyed reading in the past year. 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. Bloomsbury benefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>Other benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>For additional benefits see our careers page. As an assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years. 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.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Our work is driven by different perspectives and we strive for our culture to be one of belonging. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Publicity assistant, Adult Marketing

Closing date: 1st May 2024Salary: £26,500 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days per week or more) and home working. We're seeking an ultra-organised multitasker to join our team and assist in commissioning and acquiring exciting new projects.Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere. We're a leading publisher of non-fiction books, working to publish exciting, market-leading books across our many unique imprints, including Philip's maps and guides. Octopus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.You will be a key member of Aster, Gaia, Godsfield and Hamlyn, providing essential administrative and editorial assistance during every stage of the commissioning and acquisition process – from the development of concepts and the creation of pitches, through origination, publication and beyond. Your role will support new ideas, original commissions, exciting acquisitions, IP and backlist projects, reformats and digital editions across our programme. There will be nitty-gritty day-to-day detail, and opportunities to learn, develop and stretch your technical, commercial and creative muscles. You’ll work directly with the commissioning team, departments throughout Octopus and with colleagues across Hachette as required – and you’ll play an important part in our external relationships, liaising directly with key partners from authors and agents to brands and organisations. Who we're looking for<ul><li>You love books, language and communicating on the page and elsewhere with precision, clarity and flair. </li><li>You are bright, upbeat, curious and ‘can-do’; an ultra-organised multitasker, flexible, capable and keen to deliver meticulous work in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Highly numerate and comfortable with the data, systems, platforms and programmes integral to our work.</li><li>Keen to position books effectively and help sell them successfully.</li><li>A real enthusiast for non-fiction in general and the genres in which this team specialise in particular.</li><li>Hungry to learn and grow.</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>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 Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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 <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

Closing date: Sunday 28th April 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: £27,500 This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to gain valuable experience in a role which offers autonomy, independence, and responsibility.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Assistant to join the Vintage Sales team on a 12-month fixed term contract.With a catalogue of over 6,000 titles, Vintage publishes some of the world’s most thought-provoking, unforgettable, beautifully designed books – from contemporary trailblazers to our red-spine Vintage Classics. This means that our broad family of authors ranges from world-class prize-winners to emerging talent, including Nigella Lawson, Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, Jo Nesbo, Rukmini Iyer, Gabrielle Zevin and Ian McEwan.This is an administrative role in a busy sales department, reporting into the Sales Manager and working closely with the Key Account Managers in the team. You’ll play an important role in assisting with the smooth running of the Vintage Sales team.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the Key Account Managers and Sales Manager in a range of tasks including preparing sales materials, delivering sales reports, and working on sales grids for retailers</li><li>Assisting the team with managing orders, monitoring and analysing sales and market shares</li><li>Operating as a contact for key external stakeholders.</li><li>Working with the Waterstones KAM on outreach to Waterstones booksellers, including our Vintage Huddle X account.</li><li>Providing other relevant administrative support for the team on an ad hoc basis.</li></ul> What you’ll bring<ul><li>As UK Sales Assistant, you’ll have an interest in how we sell our books to Trade customers in the UK, bringing to the role excellent numeracy and administrative skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly, as you’ll be working with systems which include Biblio, SAP and Excel. </li><li>This is a varied and busy support role; no two days will be the same and you’ll need to be able to think quickly on your feet. </li><li>The job includes liaising with customers, colleagues from the wider Sales team and the Vintage division, so you’ll need to be flexible in your approach and have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. </li><li>You’ll be able to prioritise a busy workload effectively while still maintaining a keen eye for detail and delivering to deadlines.</li><li>A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office would be an advantage, as well as a positive energy and eagerness to learn.</li><li>Everyone’s voice is important, and we are looking for someone who can bring a fresh and exciting new perspective to our team.</li></ul> How to applyPlease apply with your CV &amp; Cover Letter, addressed to Malissa, by 23:59 on Sunday 28th of April.As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we're part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Sales assistant, Vintage (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 30th April 2024Salary: £26,500Contract: This is a full-time, permanent roleLocation: Based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious editorial assistant to join the Bluebird and One Boat team to ensure the smooth running of editorial processes.Bluebird is a dedicated non-fiction division at Pan Macmillan. We connect readers with ideas, stories and solutions to help them live happier, fuller lives and our distinct list includes self-development, health, mind body spirit, food and drink, environment and nature, home and garden and memoir. Bluebird and One Boat is a small, close-knit team defined by quality, purpose and empathy.You will be joining a friendly team during a new and exciting phase of growth. This is a busy and wide-ranging role. A typical day might involve a morning check-in with the other members of the editorial team, followed by writing or checking copy for a book cover or online description. You will be the main port of call for colleagues’ questions about the status of manuscripts or the publishing schedule and responsible for fielding enquiries (internally and externally) for the department. Later, you might arrange approval for payments due to authors whose books are published/recently delivered, or research and contribute ideas – based on your interest in lifestyle non-fiction, self development, food, sustainability and the environment – on a project the team is looking to pursue. You will be responsible for making sure all data is correct on central databases in time for departmental deadlines as well as becoming proficient in all systems and processes. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assisting with editorial and administrative tasks, e.g. engaging freelancer paperwork, permissions for picture usage, processing invoices, assisting with processing expenses, preparing texts and prelims for handover to Production, proof mailouts, cover design checks using Adobe Acrobat</li><li>Maintaining and updating information and metadata on our central bibliographic information repository, Biblio</li><li>Assisting team with creating catalogue and book fair information</li><li>Reading and reporting on submissions</li><li>Arranging author meetings and other in-house and external meetings, preparing any necessary minutes and agendas</li><li>Maintaining key contact address books and other live resources</li><li>Ordering copies of printed books for authors and agents and associated mailings</li><li>Reporting on sales figures</li><li>General departmental admin.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>An intuitive, enthusiastic and inclusive approach</li><li>Self-starting and problem-solving approach</li><li>A passion for self-help, food and mind body spirit titles</li><li>The ability to organise and manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>A willingness to learn new skills and software.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications</li><li>A strong interest in non-fiction lifestyle books.</li></ul>All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role. What you’ll get in returnIn return we can offer you a range of great projects, a supportive and collaborative working environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.Some of the benefits we offer:<ul><li>25 days annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Discounted private medical insurance</li><li>Group income protection scheme</li><li>Enhanced family pay and leave</li><li>Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)</li><li>2 volunteer days per year</li><li>75% off all Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)</li><li>Season ticket loan/advance</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Discounts on shopping, Tastecard+ and gym memberships; Christmas club savings</li><li>Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch</li></ul> At Pan Macmillan, we are highly committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Our efforts to promote DEI are ongoing, and we continually strive to learn and improve our policies and practices. You can read our full Diversity &amp; Inclusion Pledge is available <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion" target="_blank">here</a>.Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice available <a href="https://panmacmillan.com/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">here</a>. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice before submitting your application.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Pan Macmillan

Closing date: 29th April 2024Salary: £26,500 (+bonus + benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Can you take initiative and keep a team running smoothly? Are you passionate about ideas, pop culture and world events?At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here.Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Orion commercial non-fiction is comprised of four distinct imprints: Seven Dials, our central home for commercial non-fiction, Orion Spring, the health and wellness imprint, Trapeze, our conversation-starting boutique list publishing across non-fiction and fiction, and our new currently unnamed smart-thinking imprint. We are a dynamic team of six senior commissioners and three supporting editors and assistants who are passionate about maintaining our reputation as an exciting home for talent publishing across genres.Orion is looking for an enthusiastic and meticulous Editorial Assistant to support its award-winning commercial non-fiction and fiction publishing.Proven office experience is essential. Some publishing experience would be an advantage. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Reporting to the Trapeze non-fiction Editorial Director, you will also support an Editorial Director and Publishing Director who work across Trapeze and our new smart thinking list. </li><li>Beyond this you will provide integral support responsibilities for our wider Orion non-fiction team.</li><li>As Editorial Assistant, you will facilitate the smooth running of the lists and our publishing. </li><li>You will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks including general office administration, running our internal systems, organising meetings, keeping minutes, running reports and collating data, overseeing our publishing timelines, updating Biblio, processing invoices, submitting book for prizes, organising book proof mailouts and generally assisting the busy team of commissioners and editors.</li><li>Editorial tasks will include proofreading covers, writing copy, preparing paperback editions for production, dealing with author and agent queries and reprint corrections. While the role sits within Orion non-fiction team, you will work across the business with colleagues from neighbouring imprints, as well as managing editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, publicity, and beyond.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>Someone who is motivated, flexible and cheerful</li><li>Passionate about a range of commercial non-fiction and fiction</li><li>Excellent general knowledge</li><li>Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Able to multitask and prioritise effectively</li><li>Confident with excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A competent administrator with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>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 Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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 <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Closing date: 3rd May 2024Salary: £26,500 based in London; £24,380 based outside of London (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you a pro at building strong customer relationships? Join us at Hodder Education as we expand our international sales team.Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Reporting to the International Sales Operations Manager, you will be joining a growing and dynamic team of International sales professionals. You will be responsible primarily for providing customer support to teachers, booksellers and agents around the world as well as assisting the international sales team.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Building and developing strong customer relationships as the first point of contact for a high proportion of incoming customer emails.</li><li>Ensuring that customer enquiries and orders are dealt with promptly and professionally to maintain the highest standard for the Hodder Education brand and reputation.</li><li>Liaising with sales, editorial, production, marketing and distribution to ensure a clear flow of information to international customers.</li><li>Advising schools, booksellers and agents about our product range.</li><li>Providing quotations and order updates to our international customers.</li><li>Supporting the international sales team.</li><li>Maintaining a great working relationship with the customer service team at our distribution centre.</li></ul>Attendance at the London and Frankfurt Book fairs will be required. Who we're looking for<ul><li>We’re looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication, who can offer excellent customer support.</li><li>The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly organised and able to work well independently as well as part of a team. </li><li>Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritisation is required, as is confidence in learning and using various IT systems.</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>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 Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing 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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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 <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

International sales support

Closing date: 3rd May 2024Starting salary: £27,000 This is a rare chance to work at the grassroots of children’s publishing, liaising closely with small, busy teams of editors in an exciting, creative environment. Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0–12. We have two brilliant opportunities for highly organised and capable Editorial Assistants to support the Nosy Crow editorial teams on a full-time basis. One will be Editorial Assistant for the Illustrated books team, which includes Non-fiction, Preschool and Licensing. One will be Editorial Assistant for the Fiction team. The role of Editorial Assistant includes a range of administrative and editorial tasks to support and contribute to our dedicated and vibrant editorial departments, from inputting data and proofreading layouts, to helping authors, illustrators and agents both over email and when visiting our office, as well as liaising with other key areas of the business.This is an entry-level role, with no previous publishing experience required, but a self-motivated individual with a can-do approach and demonstrable passion for children’s books is essential. Each role is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near to London Bridge. The successful candidates will have the right to live and work in the UK. Illustrated Books teamThe Illustrated Non-fiction, Preschool and Licensing teams work on a wide range of books for ages 0–12. This includes board books for babies and toddlers with novelty elements such as flaps and sliders, series of books that have been adapted for TV such as Pip and Posy and Unicorn Academy, and non-fiction and activity books across our National Trust, British Museum and University of Cambridge partnerships.The Editorial Assistant for Illustrated Books reports jointly to the Publishing Director for Non-Fiction and the Editorial Director for Preschool, while working closely with the Head of Brands and Licensing.  Fiction teamThe Fiction team work on a variety of books for readers ages 5-12, working closely with multi-award-winning and bestselling authors and illustrators, as well as creating story concepts in-house. Our focus is on creating and sustaining confident readers from the moment children can independently read for themselves and nurturing a love of stories.The Editorial Assistant for Fiction reports to the Publishing Director of Fiction, while working closely with the Senior Editor and Editorial Director.  Key responsibilities<ul><li>Providing general administrative support to each editorial team, including scheduling and Biblio upkeep, managing reprints and special sales, preparing team presentations, processing invoices and proof/advance mailing</li><li>Providing editorial support across each list on a wide range of editorial tasks, including reading submissions, proofreading and copy writing </li><li>Liaising with other departments in Nosy Crow, working especially closely with Design, Production and Audio </li><li>Liaising with our American partners and our authors to produce Americanised editions of our titles</li><li>Overseeing the reprints process for all titles</li><li>Working on catalogues and writing copy for Advance Information sheets</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for authors and illustrators, and providing them with excellent care</li><li>Assisting in the smooth running of the office</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task, take initiative and prioritise your own workload in a busy and sometimes high-pressure environment</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a meticulous eye for detail and creative flair</li><li>To be a strong team player with the ability to liaise and work closely with others</li><li>A demonstrable passion for children’s books</li><li>A good working knowledge of Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/partner/adoption leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li></ul> Candidates can apply for both or either role, but need to supply individual cover letters and clearly specify which role they are applying for in the subject line.If this sounds like you, please email your CV, accompanied by a cover letter of no more than 500 words, specifying which role you are applying for and outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for these exciting new opportunities to Rhianna Sandford via clicking the 'Apply' button. We really look forward to reading your application.The closing date for applications is midnight (UK time) on Friday 3rd May 2024. Applications are treated with due confidentiality.Nosy Crow is a member of the Living Wage foundation.Nosy Crow is a Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Editorial assistants for the Illustrated Books team and the Fiction team

Closing date: 17th May 2024Salary: £27,000Hours: The role is full-time (35 hours per week). We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised editorial assistant to join our friendly Study Skills and Social Work team. Bloomsbury Academic publish high-quality print and digital resources for the higher education market globally. Supporting the Commissioning Editor and Publisher, the Editorial Assistant will have the opportunity to work on a variety of market-leading textbooks and digital learning resources for university-level students, supporting on all aspects of the publishing process from new proposals through to publication. This is an ideal role for a talented individual who is keen to develop their career in publishing. Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the team to meet annual commissioning, publishing and profitability targets</li><li>Helping to coordinate and develop textbooks and digital resources through all stages of the publishing process</li><li>Liaising with authors and academic advisors, and colleagues across editorial, production, marketing, sales and digital</li><li>Using publishing systems to set up titles and manage editorial processes</li><li>Assisting in the editorial workflow for digital content, including using content management systems</li><li>Conducting course, competitor and other market research </li><li>Managing the peer review process for proposals and draft manuscripts</li><li>Assessing and preparing manuscripts for handover to production</li><li>Checking content for third-party material and arranging copyright permissions</li><li>Briefing cover designs and writing cover copy</li><li>Dealing with queries and checking proofs for titles in production</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience The ideal applicant for this role will be able to demonstrate that they are:<ul><li>Organised with excellent prioritisation skills</li><li>Able to balance a varied workload effectively</li><li>An excellent communicator (written and verbal)</li><li>Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and external contacts</li><li>Meticulous in their attention to detail and accuracy </li><li>Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude</li><li>Able to work well as part of a team and independently</li><li>Good at finding solutions to problems and using their initiative</li><li>Numerate, with experience of using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at 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). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesdays and ThursdaysAs an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the 17th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.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.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Editorial assistant, Bloomsbury Academic

Closing date: Sunday 28th April at 11.59pmSalary: £32,000 - £36,000 If you have community engagement experience and are looking for a new challenge, this could be the role for you! Do you have experience in engaging communities in the world of children’s media? Do you have a passion for the role brands can play in the lives of families? Do you believe in the power of community to drive brand affinity?We have an exciting opportunity for a Puffin Community Manager to join the Penguin Random House Children’s Marketing team. Our creativity is inspired by different perspectives, so we strive for our culture to be one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated. We want to work with a wide range of talent as we find new ways to tell our stories. That is where you come in. You don’t have to come from a publishing background or have a degree to be considered - we want to hear from different voices and see fresh perspectives. Puffin is one of the strongest global brands in the publishing world, creating stories that spark imaginations. Publishing stories for children aged 0-12, Puffin is home to famous authors, illustrators, and children’s brands, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Tom Fletcher and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Stories for every child, everywhere.  Key areas of responsibility include: <ul><li>Building engaged audiences through strong community management </li><li>Identify and engage with influencers and micro influencers, building and driving relationships with like-minded individuals  </li><li>Maximising opportunities created by the wider Brand, PR and Marketing team to generate and repurpose engaging content for our social channels </li><li>Gauging consumers’ views of Puffin and plotting this sentiment over time, utilising reporting tools and feeding back to the rest of the Brand, Marketing, and PR team </li><li>Social Customer Service: responding to consumer queries in a manner in line with the Puffin brand tone of voice and characteristics </li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven audience-engagement experience through community management, or equivalent. </li><li>Excellent communication and relationship building skills. </li><li>Experience of managing multiple stakeholders and communicating strategies.  </li><li>Effective time and project management skills, including working across multiple projects </li><li>An effective decision maker with a proactive approach and ability to lead by example.  </li><li>A strong understanding of how to engage family audiences. </li><li>Broad market awareness within children’s media, brand and within marketing. </li></ul> To applyPlease submit your CV and a Cover Letter telling us why you are the right person for the role by midnight on Sunday 28th April.  First round interviews will take place week beginning 6th May, with an interview task.   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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