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

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Key account manager, special sales - 12 month FTC

Reporting to:&nbsp;Senior DesignerLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;DesignSalary:&nbsp;£28,000 per annum&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK has an exciting opportunity for a junior designer to join its award-winning design team, creating outstanding covers across its adult imprints.&nbsp;A newly created role in a versatile team, this is the ideal opportunity for an entry-level designer looking to build up their portfolio and skills working across a range of genres and lists, in a creative and supportive environment.As well as having a strong interest in design, typography, image and illustration, you will have solid organisation skills, including the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines. You will also be a clear communicator, as the role will require liaising closely with the editorial, sales and production teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.A strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.&nbsp;Positive and pro-active in approach, you will enjoy working as part of a close team. In return, we offer the opportunity to join a modern, vibrant and ambitious publisher, with fantastic benefits.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Designing outstanding covers</li><li>Being aware of market trends in various genres and being prepared to break the mould and push boundaries with designs</li><li>Liaising with the creative studio manager and other departments including editorial, production, and sales to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard</li><li>Reformatting covers - adjusting, updating, correcting and checking files when needed</li><li>Supporting the team with general administration</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>A positive team player with a pro-active approach</li><li>A clear communicator, capable of liaising with various teams and functions across the business</li><li>Good organisation skills with the ability to maintain schedules and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite / Cloud</li></ul>&nbsp;Company Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul>&nbsp;Please include a portfolio PDF when you apply.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Junior designer, Adult Trade

Closing date for applications: 1 February 2026Salary: £30,500 - £42,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to publish commercial fiction at one of the most successful and dynamic digital publishers in the world.Find us brilliant new authors, publish great books, collaborate with a talented team and learn all there is to know about creating digital bestsellers. We’re looking for someone who&nbsp;makes a habit of improving the way things are done,&nbsp;and who enjoys combining&nbsp;smart data and creativity.Bookouture is the UK’s fastest growing digital publisher and part of Hachette UK. We are only thirteen years old but we have grown rapidly every year and have now sold more than 90 million books to readers worldwide. We were among the first publishers to harness the power of data, and we believe we remain the best at it. We have all the advantages of being part of a big five publisher with the mindset and entrepreneurial drive of a start-up. If you love commercial fiction, want to get brilliant books in the hands of readers around the world, and are excited about digital publishing and the chance to create and grow your own list, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated commissioning editor to join our editorial team. You will be publishing around 17–21 books a year, across a range of commercial fiction genres such as crime and thriller, romance women’s fiction, and historical. You will be acquiring, editing and publishing with a high level of autonomy and ensuring we are publishing the highest potential authors in the most commercial way, with an eye on the global market, excellent author care, and strong editing, packaging and copywriting skills.At Bookouture, editors have great freedom to acquire autonomously, and we can go direct to designers with a creative vision. We have access to daily sales and pre-order numbers at the click of a button. We can change covers, copy and titles overnight – and see the impact the next day. We build strong and trusting relationships with our authors, collaborating with them to ensure readers love what we publish together. Our books are published across the world, and we are as focussed on the US as the UK.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have a strong sense of what commercial fiction readers want, know a great story when you see one, and be able to guide authors to the strongest hooks.</li><li>You will be a creative copywriter, a meticulous editor, and excellent with authors.</li><li>You will have an eye for a brilliant cover design and know what makes a strong commercial package across the US and UK.</li><li>You will use data to inform your work, and love using your analytical brain to understand what’s working and what could be done better.</li><li>You will have a can-do attitude and a creative approach to problem-solving.</li><li>You will be a strong communicator, capable of building good relationships and unafraid of having challenging conversations when needed.</li><li>You will have a relentless focus on results, and on getting our books to the broadest possible readership. You will be agile and reactive, thriving on change and taking risks.</li><li>You will be invested in diversifying our business, making our books as diverse as the range of readers we aim to reach.</li><li>You might have an editorial background and be looking for a new commissioning role, but this is not essential if you can demonstrate that you have a deep understanding of the fiction we publish and all the skills we’re looking for.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerBookouture is a dynamic working environment, where your ideas will be heard and where you will have the capacity to change things, take risks and do things differently. We are a fun and sociable workplace where there is always lots going on. You will be part of a fast-growing company, with the opportunities for career progression that offers.Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Commissioning editor

Closing date for applications: 18 January 2026Salary: £24,800 – £32,000, dependant on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week&nbsp;Ready to make your mark in digital publishing? Help bring captivating stories to life and join a team that’s redefining the book industry.Bookouture is the UK’s fastest growing digital publisher and part of Hachette UK. We are only twelve years old but we have grown rapidly every year and have now sold more than 90 million books to readers worldwide. We were among the first publishers to harness the power of data, and we believe we remain the best at it. We have all the advantages of being part of a big five publisher with the mindset and entrepreneurial drive of a start-up. If you think this sounds like an exciting place to work, we want to consider your application.In the role of publishing executive, you’ll collaborate with a talented team to create great books and take them to market – and learn all there is to know about creating digital bestsellers. We’re looking not only for great publishing talent, but people who make a habit of improving the way things are done, who embrace change and who enjoy applying data to creativity.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Supporting our editors to ensure that our books are as good as they can be. This will include overseeing editorial schedules and managing manuscripts from copyedit stage through to typesetting / eBook conversion – focusing on producing error-free final files and updating them as necessary.</li><li>Supporting editors on packages: clearing images and liaising with designers on final cover files.</li><li>Supporting editors with author communication – updating authors on publication plans and sales and other administrative author support.</li><li>Assisting editors in creating persuasive, effective product pages, marketing materials, metadata, quotes and keywords for every one of our books.</li><li>Assisting our digital operations team to ensure that our books are distributed to as broad an audience as possible with accurate pricing and metadata.</li><li>Administrative support across the team as needed: each of our publishing executives has an area of extra responsibility (for example prizes, managing editorial, promotions, audio) and will support the head of that department with their workload.</li><li>There will be opportunities to shadow edit, provide cover feedback, draft copy and pitches, and other creative work.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will be an enthusiastic and wide-ranging reader of commercial fiction (romance, crime and thriller, women’s fiction, historical are our core genres). You will be able to explain why certain books are popular, from their packaging to their plot. You are probably looking for your first or second role in publishing, and we are always open to applications from people looking to change career as well.</li><li>You will have impeccable attention to detail, excellent organisation skills, and the ability to prioritise a busy workload on tight deadlines.</li><li>You will have excellent communication skills with staff, agents, authors and other key contacts.</li><li>You will be logical and analytical in your approach to all things.</li><li>You will love using data to enhance creativity, and challenging and changing the way things are done.</li><li>You will have a growth mindset, always looking for ways to improve and learn in your role.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerBookouture is a dynamic working environment, where your ideas will be heard and where you will have the capacity to change things, take risks and do things differently. We are a fun and sociable workplace where there is always lots going on. You will be part of a fast-growing company, with the opportunities for career progression that offers.Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Publishing executive

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

Creative Access

About Creative Access

Thrive: development programme for freelancers working in publishing

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

AEA Consulting

Programme officer - Civis Foundation UK

Closing date for applications: 16 January 2026Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience and location (+benefits +bonus)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week&nbsp;Bring your sales expertise to Hachette and champion world-class publishing, working with leading authors and markets across Europe.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.The Hachette international sales team is a high-performing, driven team working across 9 of our 10 publishing divisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting and growing part of our business.&nbsp;What you'll be doingReporting into the head of sales for Europe, you will be responsible for Hachette UK and Hachette Book Group US sales into Western European markets including Benelux, France, Switzerland, Norway &amp; Iceland.&nbsp; Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>All aspects of account management including building client relationships, regular sell in presentations, monitoring performance and providing an excellent level of customer service</li><li>Gathering and analysing sales data to inform regular business reviews with customers, spot trends and monitor sales closely</li><li>Working within a set marketing and travel budget</li><li>Achieving thorough product knowledge of all HUK &amp; HBG US publications</li><li>Product championing an allocated division(s) within the open market team and attending key internal meetings for that division</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for a motivated team player who has previous account management experience and a proven track record in sales. Communication and prioritisation skills are a must as well as a passion for books and:<ul><li>Excellent customer relationship building and management skills</li><li>Presentation skills</li><li>Organisational and IT skills with a meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Intelligent negotiation skills</li><li>Commercial and results driven with an&nbsp;understanding of financial drivers</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>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

International sales manager

Closing date for applications: 26th January 2026Salary: £25,000 - £27,000Contract: Permanent, four days per weekLocation: UK-based hybrid working with minimum number of days per month in the London office to be agreed on contract&nbsp;Create and curate engaging website content for one of the world’s most prestigious literary prizes, celebrating the Booker Prize's books and rich history.The Booker Prize Foundation is looking for a digital content executive to be responsible for producing, publishing and updating a wide range of content to our website. This content will cover practical information and features about our latest prizes (the Booker Prize, International Booker Prize and Children’s Booker Prize), as well as features and page updates relating to the hundreds of books that have been nominated for our prizes since 1969.&nbsp;&nbsp;The digital content executive will work closely with and report to the director of content and the deputy head of editorial. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, updating, repurposing and improving our substantial catalogue of existing evergreen digital content, from archival information to in-depth long reads, reading guides, reading lists, competitions and quizzes.They will also play an integral role in the creation of engaging new website content, taking a hands-on responsibility for producing and launching this content for maximum impact and reach. They will be involved in the entire publishing process, from ideation to execution, including writing articles, briefing designers and building pages in the CMS. This role requires an individual with a thorough understanding of best practice in digital content as well as how to nurture and represent a high-profile and respected cultural brand.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Report to the director of content, publishing engaging website content, from practical information to original features</li><li>Assist the director of content and deputy head of editorial in updating and improving existing evergreen website content</li><li>Assist the director of content and deputy head of editorial in creating new website content, including writing copy and briefing designers</li><li>Take delivery of material, editing copy as required and building pages in the CMS to the highest standard</li><li>Work closely with editorial colleagues to identify and prioritise content around our current and previous prizes, to ensure they reach the widest possible international audience</li><li>Work with editorial colleagues to improve existing content and generate new ideas, including for content that supports and champions our charitable mission and values</li><li>Maintain the Booker Prizes’ digital image library within the CMS, uploading and labelling images</li><li>Ensure all digital activity is on brand and consistent, and adheres to the organisation’s style guide</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>Have demonstrable experience as either a digital content producer, editor, writer, or all three, ideally in a journalism, book publishing or cultural institution environment</li><li>Have experience of using CMS systems</li><li>Have excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Be organised and reliable with excellent attention to detail, and will be able to work calmly under pressure, especially when working to tight deadlines</li><li>Be a self-starter who can work on their own initiative as well as collaboratively within a team, and with third parties or external individuals/companies</li><li>Be able to prioritise and handle multiple simultaneous tasks</li><li>Have a good knowledge of the Booker Prizes and a passion for contemporary fiction</li><li>Experience with SEO best practice, image editing software (e.g. Photoshop), and other digital tools (e.g. Jotform, Mailchimp and quiz-making tools) is a bonus&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;How to apply&nbsp;Please send a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role and a CV by 12pm Monday, 26 January 2026 via the 'Apply' button. In your covering letter, please explain why you are interested in the role and how your experience and skills match what we are looking for. Candidates will be invited to interview in the weeks commencing 2 or 9 February 2026.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Booker Prize Foundation

Digital content executive

Closing date for applications: Saturday 31st January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: LondonStart date: 3rd March 2026&nbsp;Duration: 6 months&nbsp;Working hours: 3 days per week, hybridInterviews: Week commencing 16th February Step into the world of marketing and communications in a creative arts environment with this entry-level traineeship. By supporting national tours, creative campaigns, and youth-led projects, you'll gain the knowledge and experience to launch your career in arts marketing.<a href="https://boundlesstheatre.org.uk/" target="_blank">Boundless</a> makes space for young people to create, connect, and lead. We work with 15–25 year olds, co-creating projects that put young voices in charge. Whether it’s taking part or leading the way, we back young people to shape the future of the arts - and beyond. We’re rooted in Croydon and support young creatives across the UK. Whether it’s a project round the corner or global collabs, we show up with curiosity, creativity, and trust. Our work is grounded in care, and together with young people, we call the world to care more, because we think that's where real change begins.&nbsp;Our programme is boundless. What started with plays on stages has grown to involve all kinds of creative projects - from podcasts and music to performances on the phone and through the post. You might catch us in the park mixing tunes on a random Sunday, but you'll also find us on the frontlines of youth-led change. We've produced international festivals, hosted youth summits, and brought radical imagination into schools. We grow big ideas through Accelerator, our flagship artist development programme, and sow the seeds through our wider ecosystem, Boundless Creative Community. Young people are the experts on young people. Our Advisory Group and Young Leadership roles drive the work, keeping us grounded in listening, advocacy and activism.Boundless Theatre is offering a paid theatre marketing &amp; communications traineeship - a hands-on introduction to marketing within a creative, fast-paced performing arts environment. Working closely with our head of communications, the trainee will support national tour activity for Blue Mist by Mohamed-Zain Dada and a new Young Company production with Zoo Co. They will gain experience in campaign planning, digital content creation, audience development, and organisational marketing. Through mentoring, shadowing and practical project work, the trainee will build skills, confidence, and insight into multiple career pathways in arts marketing. Key activities<ul><li>Shadowing the head of communications, learning about the work carried out at different levels of a marketing team from 'assistant' to 'head of'</li><li>Conducting research tasks</li><li>Compiling contacts and lists</li><li>Creating and scheduling social media and email content</li><li>Corresponding with venues and local partners</li><li>Updating websites and digital communications channels</li><li>Attending and observing creative team and campaign meetings</li><li>Participating in regular check-in sessions to identify areas of interest</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>How arts organisations work, including structures, roles and governance</li><li>The different roles in the industry and what pathways are available</li><li>The fundamentals of theatre marketing, including:<ul><li>Campaign planning, budgeting and researching</li><li>Audience development and outreach strategies</li><li>Press &amp; PR strategies and delivery</li><li>Collaborating with venues and local partners</li><li>Setting up and managing paid media</li><li>Copywriting and visual identity design</li><li>Content creation and social media management</li><li>How to update and maintain website content management systems</li><li>Sales monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to funders&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Enthusiasm for theatre and/or performing and visual arts</li><li>A creative and curious mindset</li><li>Some knowledge of social media platforms is beneficial</li><li>An interest in marketing, communications, or arts administration</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 (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 Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which supports internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

Boundless Theatre

Theatre marketing and communications trainee

Closing date for applications: 16 January 2026Salary: £27,000 per annumContract: Full-time, permanent position&nbsp;Bloomsbury Children’s Design department are looking for a highly organised, motivated person to join our team.&nbsp;This supportive role is key to the smooth operation of our design department and requires a ‘can do ‘positive person, with good time management who will work with all the designers in the team. A confident communicator who will also liaise with other teams across our children’s publishing business.The role will report to the Creative Director, Children’s &amp; Education.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Predominantly an administrative position, the role also requires some design work: Administrative tasks</li><li>Biblio admin, updating schedules statuses, design costs and the loading of front cover images (training provided)</li><li>Meeting organisation, preparing agenda, cover status grid and minuting of weekly cover meetings</li><li>Updating sales material folder with covers and spreads</li><li>Image supply and admin for book fair print and on-line catalogues</li><li>On boarding freelances</li><li>Drafting illustrator contracts Design tasks</li><li>Handling re-print requests across our children’s publishing</li><li>Converting final covers into audio covers</li><li>Converting existing book formats to paperback and board book formats</li><li>Creating pack shots</li><li>Creating holding covers</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A degree (BA or equivalent) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant subject such as graphic design, publishing design, illustration, or equivalent professional experience</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel and Acrobat</li><li>Proficient in all creative suite programmes: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator</li><li>Strong, clear, confident communicator</li><li>Practical, highly organised and committed</li><li>Proactive, helpful and time efficient</li></ul>&nbsp;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: Mondays and Tuesdays. This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme.&nbsp;Please 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 this role by Friday 16th January 2026.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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.&nbsp;Bloomsbury benefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday Other Benefits</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Learning &amp; Development</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>&nbsp;Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.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>

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