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Closing date: 15th May 2025Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience and location (+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. Do you love beautifully designed coffee table books? Are you looking for your next step in a career as the designer of covers and book interiors? Would you like to learn how to hone your skills from a talented team and become one of the best?Headline was founded in 1986 with a single promise at its heart: to publish the books people want to read. Sometimes, the simplest ideas are best. Headline has spent over three decades creating books people want to read and we are home to some of the UK’s biggest-selling authors and continue to invest in new talent with bestseller potential. Our Welbeck Illustrated list has a mission to create beautiful books that fit perfectly into readers’ lives. Our talented team innovates in covetable design – you will find our illustrated reference and gift titles adorning shelves and coffee tables around the world because we publish in more than 30 languages and 60 countries.We’re experts in the categories of fashion and lifestyle, food and drink, history of art and design and work with brands from Chanel to Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and from F1 to FIFA. Our recent publications include&nbsp;New York Times bestseller, Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs, the Little Books of Fashion series and Sunday Times bestseller Formula One 2025.We’re on an exciting growth trajectory right now as a business – in terms of external profile, with our authors appearing on the most prestigious prize longlists and shortlists and our staff winning industry awards for their marketing and publicity campaigns. And also, in terms of our sales growth (‘2022 was Headline’s best 52-week BookScan result in a decade’ –&nbsp;The Bookseller) and our emphatic emergence in recent years as one of the most dynamic publishers going. We were shortlisted for Publisher of the Year at the 2023 British Book Awards.<ul><li>“Welbeck is a buzzing imprint where everyone has a voice – you can channel your creativity and at the same time become integral to the team. Not only do we get to make beautiful books that entertain, engage and inspire, but we get to work with the most talented people in the industry. What’s not to love?”</li></ul>Heather Boisseau, Editorial Director<ul><li>“I know it’s a cliché, but no two days at Welbeck are the same, with such a unique range of titles on all the subjects we love, like music, fashion, sport and cookery. It’s this variety of titles that make it such a fantastic place to work, with the challenge of shaping the books to appeal to our stylish readers.”</li></ul>James Empringham, Art Director&nbsp; What you'll be doing<ul><li>We want someone who can create designs for books from a brief, maintaining design and technical standards, someone who enjoys working to deadlines and takes pride in making sure their design is commercially relevant for book buyers.</li><li>You’ll be happy preparing layouts and visuals for presentation and approval by the Art Director and confident in marking up and checking jacket and page proofs, under guidance from senior colleagues.</li><li>You’re well organised and able to file and archive all design work appropriately, ensuring processes and systems are kept up to date. </li><li>And you’ll thrive as you develop the skills to work with and commission artists and photographers, managing photo shoots where relevant under supervision.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for a talented designer who is confident in the management of book layouts and jacket design and eager to learn more.</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&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> To applyPlease include your CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio (which is enclosed in the Cover Letter section). Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Designer

Closing date for signing up:&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;20th May 2025 at 5pmEvent date:&nbsp;Wednesday 21st May 2025Event time:&nbsp;5pm - 6pm via Zoom Are you interested in building a career in or around bookselling? Or keen to hear more from booksellers from across the UK? If so, our upcoming Booksellers Association webinar is perfect for you.Join us for an exclusive webinar arranged by the <a href="https://www.booksellers.org.uk/" target="_blank">Booksellers Association</a> – the membership organisation for all booksellers in the UK &amp; Ireland, representing over 95% of bookshops – to learn more about careers in bookselling, and hear from the President of the Booksellers Association as well as managers and owners of bookshops across the UK.This will also be an excellent opportunity to learn more about our upcoming Creative Access &amp; Booksellers Association mentoring programme, due to open for applications w/c 12/05/25. Please note the mentoring opportunity is a Positive Action Scheme open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. The session will conclude with an audience Q&amp;A to the Chair and panel speakers. Meet our speakers:<ul><li>Panel chair: Fleur Sinclair, Owner-manager of Sevenoaks Bookshop &amp; current president of the Booksellers Association</li><li>Amanda Truman, Owner-manager of Truman Books, Leeds</li><li>Emily Adsett, Manager of Haslemere Bookshop, Surrey</li><li>Helen Tamblyn-Saville, Owner-manager of Wonderland Bookshop, Retford, Nottinghamshire</li><li>Paul Lynch, Area people support for Waterstones</li></ul> To sign up for the Learn More session, please:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or  register today </li><li>Click the apply button to book your place on the session</li><li>If you have questions prior to submitting an application please submit these via the registration form.</li></ul> This event is aimed at individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.

The Booksellers Association

Learn More webinar: Creative Access & Booksellers Association – Building a career in bookselling

Application deadline: May 13, 2025Reporting to:&nbsp;Head of Technical ServicesLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Onsite- five days per week&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Technical Services&nbsp;&nbsp;Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 Per annum &nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is seeking a talented service desk analyst to join our technical services team.&nbsp;In this role, you will be responsible for providing first point of contact for all incidents and requests logged by users or generated through monitoring systems across desktop, Infrastructure, and Business Applications. The primary aim of the role is to provide a high level of customer service and guidance to the business. Assisting the Technical Team and Business Solutions Team in restoring normal service as quickly as possible. The role will be expected to play a key part in continuous improvement by being proactive with ticket management, suggesting and participating in implementing improvements which give the business better service or efficiencies. &nbsp;Essential duties and responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Providing excellent customer service to all our staff.</li><li>Take ownership, and be a central point of contact, for any issue reported by our staff ensuring professional and regular communication is provided.</li><li>Handle all contact from staff ensuring that they are logged and progressed effectively within any defined service levels allocating calls within the team.</li><li>To provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business.</li><li>Constantly providing updates to the knowledge base and documenting new processes. </li><li>Work with senior team members and vendors of 3rd party systems in order to resolve outstanding issues.</li></ul> Additional duties and responsibilities<ul><li>Hands on building of Laptops/Mobile devices.</li><li>Day to day support of Mac, Laptop and Printer issues.</li><li>1st line support of business applications, physical and virtual Infrastructure</li><li>Adhering to change control process to ensure managed Infrastructure and service elements are protected</li><li>Understanding processes within the company and help drive continuous improvement</li><li>Ensuring all service tickets, or change tickets are updated and maintained</li><li>Being responsible for all work requests and tickets assigned.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and abilities requiredThe successful candidate will be able to adapt to each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.&nbsp;Candidates must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a Customer Support focused capacity and experience in reporting into 3rd line support teams. The candidate will be required to have some experience of the following technologies:&nbsp;<ul><li>Windows 10; Windows 11</li><li>365 &amp; SharePoint administration</li><li>Active Directory (administration, support)</li></ul> &nbsp;The candidate should also have the following abilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Strong organisational and customer service skills</li><li>Skill in planning and preparing written communications</li><li>Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly</li><li>Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively</li><li>Service awareness of all organisation’s key IT services for which support is being provided</li><li>Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide IT services</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast moving environment.</li></ul> &nbsp;Company Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</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>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance to celebrate your 10th 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> If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward in hearing from you.&nbsp;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

Service desk analyst

Closing date: 12th May 2025Salary: London Living WageDuration: 16th June - 27th June 2025 Are you obsessed with movies? Does history never cease to amaze you? Are you always dreaming of travelling? Do you love creating content?If any, or all, of these things sound like you, and you would love to spend two weeks (16th June - 27th June 2025) with us, then The DK Experience, our remote programme, might be the perfect match for you! Who are we?We’re DK (Dorling Kindersley), the biggest publisher of illustrated non-fiction in the world. We make books covering everything: travel, gardening, cookery, history, children's stories… you name it, we’ve probably got a book on it!&nbsp;We’re looking for creative and passionate candidates to join us on the DK Experience, a paid two week work placement within one of our departments.&nbsp;As much as we’d like to, high demand means we’re unable to offer everyone a place and we’ll be in contact to let you know if you have been randomly selected this time. We will not contact the unsuccessful candidates however if we don’t have a place for you on this occasion, please do keep trying. Where are you from?The programme requires no degree or previous publishing experience and aims to open the doors of our industry to participants from underrepresented regions, communities and backgrounds.Publishing is traditionally very London-centric and people from London or the Home Counties (Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Sussex) or who are based in these regions, have traditionally been advantaged in gaining access to the industry.This programme is instead for anyone originally from, or currently living, in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and parts of England outside London and the Home Counties. Please do not apply if you are currently living in, or originally from, London or the Home Counties (If you are from London, we do run another programme with LDN which might be more suitable for you. You can find out more about the LDN Publishing Apprenticeship <a href="https://www.ldnapprenticeships.com/programme-l3-publishing-apprenticeship" target="_blank">here</a>.) Who are you?<ul><li>You need to be above 18 years old to apply.</li><li>You’ll also come from an experience or background that is currently underrepresented in publishing.<ul><li>This could include, but is not limited to, coming from a socio-economically marginalised background, being of Black, Asian or minority ethnic heritage, having a disabled and/or neurodiverse experience or living with a long-term health condition, or belonging to an LGBTQ+ community.</li></ul></li></ul> What will you be doing?<ul><li>This exciting opportunity will be completely remote. All you need is a computer, wifi connection, the right to work in the UK and to be able to commit to two weeks’ full-time work.</li><li>We’ll be taking you behind the scenes of our publishing house and introducing you to all the different areas of the industry. While you will be placed in a creative department, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about all the other areas of our company.</li><li>You’ll attend meetings, try your hand at a variety of editing or designing tasks and get involved in a fun group project with other people on the placement.</li><li>And along with this engaging creative experience, you’ll be paid the London Living Wage, regardless of where you’re based.</li></ul> DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background.DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

The DK experience

Closing date:&nbsp;11th May 2025Salary: £27,000 per annumLocation: Hybrid working potential, based in Central LondonContract: Full time, 12 month fixed-term contract&nbsp; Passionate about fashion and photography? Looking for your first step into book publishing?We are looking for a well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Editorial Assistant to work with our Fashion and Photography teams on a wide range of tasks, from arranging meetings and taking minutes to helping with the preparation of sales materials. No previous publishing experience is required as you will be fully trained. You may have a degree in the humanities, but more important to the role is a willingness to learn, common sense and clear thinking, attention to detail, good communication skills (written and oral) and enthusiasm. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Requesting, sending out and organising signatures of author and photographer agreements</li><li>Keeping track of and posting complimentary author copies, as well as booking general deliveries and collections</li><li>Uploading metadata and organising book materials</li><li>Financial administrative tasks including tracking and organizing author payments, processing invoices and drafting purchase orders</li><li>Utilising spreadsheets and office systems to proactively anticipate missing or late invoices, author copies, payments and other book-related paperwork – and to chase these up accordingly</li><li>Helping to prepare and proofread editorial materials, such as for sales presentations and book fairs, keying in proofreading changes, and generating PDFs.</li><li>Taking minutes in meetings, including those with important external partners</li><li>Liaising across teams, departments and T&amp;H’s international offices, as well as external parties, to assist with meeting goals and deadlines</li><li>Assisting with reviewing and declining unsolicited submissions company-wide.</li></ul>&nbsp; Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience of office and administrative work</li><li>Superb organisation and time management</li><li>Ability to be proactive, multi-task and prioritize effectively</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and professionalism</li><li>Intermediate level of MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with InDesign would be a plus</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and command of English spelling and grammar</li><li>Some commercial acumen and a desire to learn more about publishing</li><li>Copywriting and proofreading skills is desirable, with an appetite for deepening these skills</li><li>Familiarity with at least one foreign language would be an advantage</li><li>An interest in both our Fashion and Photography lists.</li></ul>&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.At Thames &amp; Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to Sophie Castle at the details found via the Apply button. Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements listed in Knowledge, Skills and Experience above. The deadline for applications is 11 May 2025. Some of the benefits of working with us:Apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, we offer:<ul><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Interest-free loan for rent deposit or season travel ticket</li><li>Discounts off our lovely T&amp;H books and bought-ins</li><li>Generous pension contributions</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide</li></ul>And more! 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.

Thames & Hudson Headquarters

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Editorial assistant, Fashion and Photography

Closing date for applications: 11/05/2025Salary: Circa £31,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. Are you looking for a role that would give you experience across both marketing and publicity campaigns? Do you have an interest in digital marketing?We’re looking for a Campaigns Officer to join the Quadrille team on a permanent basis. If you’re excited about the books we publish then we want to hear from you.Quadrille is a global, award-winning food and lifestyle publisher. We believe in the transformative power of books – our mission is to enrich readers’ lives, ignite creativity and spark conversations. Our emphasis is on high-quality illustrated books with integrity and longevity. Home to experts, household names and bright new talent in everything from cookery to craft, lifestyle and gift, we combine cutting-edge design with inspiring content for audiences around the world.&nbsp;In this exciting role, we’re looking for someone to create awareness of and engagement for our brands, books and authors. You’ll be responsible for both marketing and publicity campaign management which will include creating your own campaigns as well as supporting more senior managers on wider brand campaigns, and there will be a focus on digital marketing. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Designing, coordinating and delivering successful campaign strategies, including identifying the audience, shaping the pitch, creative consumer messages, planning media space, and partnerships.</li><li>Leading on digital campaigns and leading on the management of the Quadrille website (using WordPress and Iterable).</li><li>Coordinating with relevant divisional departments, including sales, editorial, publicity and international, and collaborating with marketing teams in other PRH divisions.</li><li>Creating and executing marketing materials and campaign timelines.</li><li>Acting as the department lead on the company website updates and page creation.</li><li>Developing, implementing and reviewing the strategy for specific marketing channels such as divisional social channels and newsletters.</li><li>Briefing and creating image and video assets.</li><li>Representing the Quadrille marketing team internally at groups meetings, and externally at sales conferences and meetings with groups like the Fortnum and Mason events team and the Jamie Oliver Cookbook Club.</li></ul> What you’ll bring&nbsp;Essential criteria:<ul><li>Experience using a variety of social media</li><li>Demonstrable marketing and PR experience</li><li>Copywriting skills</li><li>Ability to multitask</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>A demonstrable understanding of the cookery and lifestyle markets</li><li>IT Skills: Microsoft Office</li></ul>Preferred criteria:<ul><li>Experience using Adobe suite, WordPress, Roxhill, Iterable</li></ul> Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 11th May. As part of your cover letter, please tell us about a recent cookery or lifestyle campaign you’ve seen (marketing or publicity) and why you thought it was successful (in no more than 200 words).Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be no more than one or two pages in length.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Campaigns officer, Quadrille

Closing date:&nbsp;11th May 2025Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum dependent on experienceDepartment: Business AffairsReporting to: Senior Business Affairs ManagerContract type: PermanentWorking hours: Full-timeLocation: Vauxhall, London (Hybrid Post Probation) Take your next step in children's publishing with this exciting junior role in contracts/business affairs.&nbsp;Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international&nbsp;Group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House, Peachtree and Pixel + Ink in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the&nbsp;Walker Books Group&nbsp;is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books.Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved&nbsp;family brands including Lucy Cousin’s&nbsp;Maisy, Michael Rosen’s&nbsp;We're Going on a Bear Hunt,&nbsp;Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s&nbsp;Guess How Much I Love You&nbsp;and&nbsp;Martin Handford’s&nbsp;Where’s Wally?This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated contracts / business affairs assistant seeking to further progress their career in Contracts and Business Affairs in children’s publishing. You will issue and administer picture books, flat fee, and sub-rights agreements in a timely manner (working with senior Business Affairs team); maintain up-to-date, accurate records and filing systems relating to such agreements; liaising with external agents and stakeholders, providing key administrative support to Business Affairs team in respect to other ad hoc tasks across department as and when necessary. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Drafting picture book and flat fee agreements; negotiation of terms as needed (working with senior Business Affairs team and Editorial / Design departments)</li><li>Drafting &amp; producing ad hoc addenda/letters to cover any changes to agreements</li><li>Supporting Business Affairs Executive with checking agreements/producing reversion request forms for Publishing/Acquisition Meeting on a timely basis.</li><li>Setting up picture books and flat fee contracts, development fees and other sub-rights contracts on Biblio (working with senior BA team) as needed and liaising with Compliance for relevant invoicing or payment</li><li>Attending regular meetings/liaison with relevant departments</li><li>Negotiating, drafting and issuing educational sales agreements (working with the BA Director)</li><li>Reviewing marketing agreements (working with the BA Director)</li><li>Contracts administration: maintaining contracts files and day-to-day files and records</li><li>Liaison and administration of anti-piracy services; issuing takedown notices where applicable</li><li>Dealing with both internal and external contract and rights queries</li></ul>​Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet changing needs of the business. Knowledge, skills and experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>Around 18 months – 2 years’ experience of drafting contracts</li><li>A strong working knowledge of standard contractual terms</li><li>Highly self-motivated</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, have the confidence in communicating with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>An ability to use initiative and work calmly under pressure with a ‘can-do’ / proactive approach to problem-solving.</li><li>An ability to prioritise work given specific deadlines, juggling multiple tasks and requests without close supervision.</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office applications.</li><li>Knowledge and enthusiasm of the children’s book publishing or media industry is not essential but would be advantageous</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio would be advantageous</li></ul> Why join Walker Books?We offer:<ul><li>Competitive Salaries</li><li>Hybrid work (at least two days in the office per week) once you have successfully passed probation</li><li>22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced Pension Scheme</li><li>Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul> If you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walker.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walker.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law.Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walker Books Ltd

Contracts executive

Closing date: 12th May 2025Salary starting from: £27,000&nbsp;Simon &amp; Schuster UK’s Finance team is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Receivable assistant to join and support the Finance team.Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will act as the first point of call for all accounts receivable administration. &nbsp;You will be responsible for raising co-edition sales and sub-rights invoices, allocating cash received, reconciling accounts, and chasing for outstanding debt, as well as any other ad hoc tasks that arise. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceThe ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, a keen eye for detail, ability to work to deadlines, and impeccable organisational skills. The individual will be a proactive and self-motivated team player who is confident, professional and conscientious. Good grounding of administration is essential and able to work in an office environment. Previous experience in an administrative role is desirable, with experience of Microsoft 365 applications and good IT skills.&nbsp;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.

Simon & Schuster UK

Accounts receivable assistant

Closing date: 9 May 2025Salary: Starting from £33,000 Be the face of a leading publishing house! Simon &amp; Schuster is looking for a confident and organised PA/receptionist to play a key role in keeping the business running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and want a front-row seat in publishing, this could be the perfect next step.Reporting to the CEO of Simon &amp; Schuster International, this is a varied role; you’ll be the first point of contact for all visitors, as well as providing essential administrative support to the Board. ResponsibilitiesFrom diary management and travel bookings to coordinating meetings and supporting company events, no two days will be the same.&nbsp;Key responsibilities will include meeting and greetings visitors; managing meeting room set up including refreshments, assisting with in-house events and administration.&nbsp;We will be looking for you to constantly review, improve and develop all PA/Receptionist systems and processes to support business effectiveness. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>We are looking for a PA/Receptionist who can support and work with stakeholders at every level, within a fast-paced commercially orientated organisation. It is desirable that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and with little supervision.</li><li>You will be an effective communicator, able to convey messages through a variety of communication channels including Microsoft Office; deliver messages tailored appropriately for the audience; be trustworthy, tactful and diplomatic and apply utter discretion in all matters of confidentiality.</li><li>You will have a pragmatic attitude and a proactive team player you will be confident, professional and conscientious, organised with the ability to multi-task.</li><li>A genuine interest in publishing or the creative industries is a plus as this is an exciting opportunity to join the Simon &amp; Schuster team and become part of a successful and growing publishing house with an impressive list of authors and illustrators across its Adult and Children’s lists. There is the opportunity to gain insight into the publishing process and develop further within the company.</li></ul>&nbsp;Please note, this role will be office based Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays.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.

Personal assistant / receptionist

Closing date: 16th May 2025Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. This is an exciting fixed-term role for a detailed project manager with strong working knowledge of Monday.com and experience delivering intricate IT projects.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 11&nbsp;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.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doingAs a PMO Analyst, you'll be responsible for supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) in planning, coordinating, and executing IT projects.<ul><li>You'll ensure effective governance by monitoring project progress, tracking milestones, and maintaining documentation to keep everything aligned with set objectives, timelines, and budgets.</li><li>You'll help facilitate communication across project teams, making sure everyone is on the same page.</li><li>You will play a key role in championing in our project management tools.</li><li>Additionally, you'll play a key role in identifying risks and opportunities for improvement throughout the project lifecycle to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone with great attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring accuracy in reporting and documentation.&nbsp; </li><li>Strong knowledge of Monday.com and excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are also very important in this role.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as you'll be interacting with teams at all levels of the organisation. </li><li>We're seeking someone with analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying potential risks and issues and proposing effective solutions.</li><li>You should be able to work independently, while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you'll need to perform well in a fast-paced, dynamic project setting</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&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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