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Closing date: 6th August 2025Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annumContract: The role is a full-time position Bloomsbury is looking for an experienced finance professional to fill this senior role.This role sits within the business partnering team, located at Bloomsbury’s head office in Bedford Square, London. The role will report into the senior global finance business partner.&nbsp; This is an opportunity to support the non-consumer business partnering team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Preparing monthly reporting packs for the MD of the non-consumer division, summarising performance against budget and prior year Explaining variances with commercial and insightful commentary</li><li>Preparing non-consumer flash sales analysis on a monthly basis and distribution to stakeholders</li><li>Managing forecasting processes for the non-consumer division, assessing risks and opportunities to the plan</li><li>Assisting with presentations for the Group’s EC and Board on the non-consumer budget, reforecasts and 5-year strategic plans</li><li>Presenting financial information and performance at non-consumer Exec meetings</li><li>Driving improvements in the forecasting processes, focusing on process efficiencies and automation</li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders across the non-consumer division and providing insights to assist with the delivery of business objectives</li><li>Business support for the non-consumer division and liaison with its senior management with ad hoc analysis requests, including preparation of business cases for external pitches, business/list valuations, due diligence documentation</li><li>Maintain and develop management reporting and KPIs</li><li>Support the business on financial aspects for existing assignments, bids, proposals, pricing and reviewing commercial contracts as appropriate</li><li>To work with the group finance director and members of the Executive Committee as required on key projects, including complex modelling</li><li>Assist with the delivery of the Year End and Interim external results, announcements and City presentations</li><li>Assist with data governance and improving data quality to be able to drive insights</li><li>Assist with streamlining of Global Non-Consumer overheads reporting</li><li>Ad hoc project work</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Qualified Accountant (or equivalent) with experience gained in a series of dynamic, change-orientated businesses</li><li>Experience of business partnering with senior stakeholders to help deliver on business objectives</li><li>Able to develop successful relationships with senior staff across the Group</li><li>Proactive, energetic, pragmatic and hardworking</li><li>Highly resilient and adaptable – able to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders</li><li>Collaborative and a team player</li><li>Able to identify and raise risks, threats and opportunities to business plans</li><li>Experience of delivering forecasts in a high pressure, commercial environment</li><li>Proficient in advanced Excel functionality (sumifs, vlookup and pivot tables)</li><li>There is a requirement to use Power Query for large data sets – experience or ability to learn is required</li><li>Demonstrable experience of delivering process and systems improvements</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).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Tuesday and Thursday. To applyPlease apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our Job Advert URL detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by&nbsp;Wednesday, 6th August 2025. 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 applicationsBloomsbury 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>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Finance business partner

Closing date for applications:&nbsp;Monday 4th August 2025&nbsp;Salary: £27,000 per annumDepartment: PublicityReporting to: PR managerContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full timeLocation: Vauxhall, London (hybrid post probation) Kick-start your publishing career in this entry-level role, supporting imaginative campaigns and promoting some of the most iconic names in children's books.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 individual seeking an entry level role in publicity and children’s publishing, with opportunities to work directly with some of the best children’s authors and illustrators in the industry. The main purpose of the role is to provide crucial administrative support to our busy publicity department, and requires an individual who is highly organised and able to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks. A proven passion for the children's book market is key, and an understanding of basic publicity principles, media and events is desirable.​Responsibilities<ul><li>Co-ordinate and circulate Walker’s PR updates to ensure everybody across the business is aware of PR activity and coverage, including; monitoring press coverage, managing reviews and awards with updates on a central Biblio system, writing a weekly newsletter, and ensuring key press &amp; award activity is represented across all Walker social media channels</li><li>In conjunction with the PR team, co-ordinate submissions including awards for all Walker titles, trade buyers’ guides and festival pitches</li><li>Support the PR team with events logistics including; supporting with the smooth running of launches, attending pitch meetings, assisting with the booking of logistical arrangements (including travel &amp; accommodation), and attending virtual and in-person events as required – this may involve weekends and evenings and travel around the UK</li><li>Oversee and manage the blogger/influencer contacts list, keeping it up to date and organised as well as facilitating the monthly mail-outs of titles to young adult (YA) bloggers, and managing call outs for new YA bloggers to join the list</li><li>Co-ordinate gratis mailings from the warehouse on behalf of the team</li><li>Oversee the PR in-box correspondence, as well as PR shelves &amp; cupboards to make sure they are stocked and kept in good order, with materials &amp; post appropriately handled</li><li>Support PR and marketing with campaign brainstorms, and on occasion, research into the market &amp; competitor activity, as well as drafting press releases</li><li>Adhoc tasks as required including (but not limited to); diary management, meeting minutes, supporting head of publicity with budget work, character costume bookings etc</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet changing needs of the business. Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>A clear passion and enthusiasm for children’s book publishing, and an interest in media and events is vital for this role</li><li>Experience in juggling and prioritising multiple projects and requests</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in communicating appropriately with a range of people from a variety of backgrounds</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in order to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>A strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications</li><li>Highly self-motivated</li></ul> What we offer<ul><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 Christmas closure period and 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> 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.​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.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.&nbsp;

Walker Books Ltd

Publicity assistant

Closing date for applications: 3rd August 2025Salary: £36,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) Play a crucial role in streamlining sales operations across diverse publishing divisions in this dynamic role.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. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our group sales operations department as a sales operations manager (product). Reporting to the head of sales operations, this pivotal role works across eight Hachette Publishing divisions providing a vital link between the divisions, UK sales and Hachette distribution.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitor metadata readiness for sales presentations and feeds to sales systems, working with editorial operations within the publishing divisions</li><li>Serve as a source of system expertise and guidance across Hachette for Edelweiss</li><li>Provide management and guidance for event stock ordering and on-site author signings in close liaison with multiple teams across the business</li><li>Manage data for a key US sales partner, including uploading data, preparing conference presentations, and resolving feed issues in collaboration with others</li><li>Provide day to day direction and support for a team of three who are responsible for diverse sales operations tasks, making sure their work meets the needs of the business</li><li>Manage and support your team, making sure everyone performs well, gets chances to grow, and has the right support when needed</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the fast-paced central sales operations team. You’ll be passionate about books and be focused on getting our products in front of retailers and ultimately into the hands of readers. If you love smart processes, enjoy digging into systems, and take pride in making things work better, this role is for you. Demonstrable experience in these areas is key:<ul><li>A relevant background in operations in publishing</li><li>As you’ll be line managing 3 talented operations team members, people-management or substantial supervisory experience</li><li>The ability to show sound judgement and take charge when needed</li><li>Be able to establish strong rapport with colleagues across all levels</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on customer service</li><li>You’re quick to solve problems and can juggle shifting priorities when things change or evolve</li><li>Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, able to communicate decisions clearly and succinctly</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>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;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home working (2 days) per week. 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> 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. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Sales operations manager (product)

Closing date for applications: 8th August 2025Salary: £23,970 (+ bonus + benefits)Location: Following your initial training period which will be office based (in Didcot, Oxfordshire), you will be able to make the most of the current hybrid model.&nbsp; The hours will be 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week) with a one hour lunch break working Monday to Friday. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with exceptional customer service skills to support global operations at a top publishing group.We, Hachette UK Distribution, are the leading book distribution company in the UK. We are one of the most advanced distribution centres in Europe, with leading-edge automation and modern systems which will ensure world-class service to customers and publisher clients. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade. Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group.Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. What you'll be doingOn a day to day basis you will be dealing with all aspects of contact internal and external to the business, including providing first class service to our global customer base. This means on a typical day you could be responding to e-mails and telephone calls, processing orders, co-ordinating deliveries, organising collections with carriers, investigating claims (e.g. shortages and damages), issuing refunds, general administration duties and other duties such as:<ul><li>Proactively liaising with both customers and publishers to maintain a first class working relationship</li><li>Preparing and processing orders/claims received from customers and publishers</li><li>Liaising effectively with all other departments to achieve swift problem solving and maintaining excellent communication internally and externally whilst also ensuring special requirements are met on time</li></ul>As part of the customer services team you will be working to ensure all targets are met, demonstrating growth mindset by working with your team leader to promote change that will improve customer experience and ensure continued high standards of quality and productivity are maintained. This role offers the opportunity to become an essential part of the customer services team and gain lots of experience regarding distribution and elements of the publishing industry. Who we are looking forDo you strive to provide outstanding service with a personal touch? Do you exceed expectations by taking ownership and being solution-focused? Do you make an effort to build strong and trusted relationships? If so, we would love to receive your application as we are recruiting a customer service advisor.Why should you be excited about this opportunity?&nbsp; Well, Hachette UK Distribution has seen real growth in the past 5 years, moved into a new state of the art facility and has built a reputation for being ‘best in class’ in our industry.You will live and breathe our customer service vision and have a passionate and proactive approach to delivering excellent customer service.&nbsp; You will enjoy liaising with, and collaboratively working with, the operations team and credit services team as well as our client publishers to resolve issues and proactively seek to continuously improve processes and procedures.It is highly likely that you will already have proven experience of working in the following roles and or industries: hospitality, retail, customer service advisor, customer service assistant, customer&nbsp;account manager, customer support, customer care advisor, complaints handler, customer experience, customer excellence, telesales, call centre. What we offerOur people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect this. Therefore, we offer an extensive list of benefits that include:<ul><li>34 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Assurance schemes</li><li>Company enhanced family policy including maternity, paternity and shared parental</li><li>Reward programme giving discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers</li><li>2 Community Days per year</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Generous discounts on books we publish</li><li>Mental Health First Aiders / Champions and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development Programmes including Mentoring</li><li>Staff Events</li><li>Many employee networks to join</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Free tea and coffee</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;let us know. We will notify all candidates of the outcome of their application.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Customer service advisor

Closing date for applications: 1st August 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on skills and experienceContract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover) position starting October 2025. Bring your editorial experience and passion for history to the Special Interest Team at Bloomsbury.We are looking for a Desk Editor to join Osprey Publishing within the Special Interest Team at Bloomsbury.&nbsp;&nbsp;Osprey Publishing is the UK’s leading illustrated military history publisher and we have been producing books for both enthusiasts and the wider market since 1968. We are part of Bloomsbury’s Special Interest division, which creates&nbsp;original and high quality content to support hobbies, enthusiasms and interests in a number of subject areas including military history, sports, religion, wildlife, creative writing and sailing.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are looking for someone with previous professional experience of book project management in a dynamic editorial role, who has excellent communication skills and a good eye for detail and who is used to juggling a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. An enthusiasm for history would be an advantage. The role reports to the Publisher. Responsibilities<ul><li>To project manage a broad range of titles on the general trade list as the main project editor for the list.</li><li>To ensure all books are published on time, to a high standard of quality and within budget while maintaining good working relationships with freelancers, authors, illustrators and internal departments (primarily Sales, Marketing and Production).</li><li>To maintain accurate schedules, metadata and copy for all books in Biblio (our Publishing database) based on regular reports.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience &nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent eye for detail, knowledge of English language, and editorial skills</li><li>Strong project management and problem-solving experience</li><li>Great organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise workload</li><li>Ability to establish and nurture good working relationships with key colleagues, authors and freelancers</li><li>IT competency, particularly with Word, Outlook, Excel and databases such as Biblio 3, and aptitude for learning new software</li><li>Proactive attitude and professional manner&nbsp;</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our Oxford office, Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill,&nbsp;Oxford&nbsp;OX2 9PH 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:&nbsp;Mondays and Tuesdays.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Friday 1st August 2025.&nbsp;For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp; Bloomsbury Benefits&nbsp;As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:&nbsp;Working Pattern&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)&nbsp;</li></ul>Holidays&nbsp;<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday&nbsp;</li></ul> Other Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 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>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Senior desk editor, Osprey Military History - 12 month FTC

Closing date for applications: &nbsp;31st July 2025Salary:&nbsp;£45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experienceLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting to:&nbsp;Publishing Director, Blink&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;EditorialImprint:&nbsp;Blink Are you a publishing leader with an eye for spotting emerging trends and the next big thing in non-fiction? Take your deep editorial expertise and interest in popular culture, podcasts, celebrity and social media to this role with imprint Blink.Do you have hands-on publishing experience and a proven track record of success? If so, then we’d love you to join our team of commercially-minded and self-starting publishers to help lead our commercial non-fiction imprint, Blink, here at Bonnier Books UK. Blink is seeking a creative, experienced and well-connected Editorial Director to join its market-leading non-fiction team. The successful candidate will report into the Publishing Director.This is an incredible opportunity to become part of our fast-moving, open, friendly, and highly successful publishing team acquiring and publishing general non-fiction on a small and focused list that has featured bestselling books from authors like Freddie Flintoff, Lily Allen, Boy George, Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer and Professor Steve Peters, among many others. As Editorial Director of Blink, you will take your knowledge of commercial non-fiction and bring it to bear, acquiring 10-15 new titles a year in a broad range of commercial non-fiction – including celebrity autobiography, sport, film/TV, gift and humour, popular history and memoir. You will already have excellent contacts with a wide range of agents, authors, ghostwriters and talent managers, and a proven track record in publishing successful, bestselling titles in the categories above.Most importantly, you will have a high market awareness and a strong sense of initiative. Our preferred candidate will have proven themselves to be a consistently good publisher with an eye for trends and the ability to publish books that combine commercial subjects with high-quality writing. You are likely to already have several bestsellers under your belt. This role will suit candidates who are used to working in fast-paced and exciting environments, who are excellent communicators and strong team players, who are full of ideas and love to drive them through to fruition. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Key responsibilities<ul><li>Acquiring, editing and publishing 10-15 titles a year that support the vision and ethos of Blink in line with commissioning criteria</li><li>Full management of all parts of the publishing process: contract negotiations; structural editing; first-class creative oversight; liaising with authors and in-house editorial, design, production, sales and wider comms teams to deliver highly effective and best-in-class publishing</li><li>Reporting into the non-fiction Publishing Director, you will provide leadership across Bonnier’s commercial non-fiction. Working alongside our non-fiction editorial team and the wider business you will have significant input in list strategy, branding and awareness.</li><li>Maintain a strong eye on new market trends across home and international markets, and identify key opportunities</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A proven track record of demonstrable commissioning experience</li><li>Excellent contacts</li><li>Negotiating experience</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload to meet multiple deadlines</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Editorial director, Blink, commercial non-fiction

Closing date for applications: 31st July 2025Salary: £34,500 - £38,500 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 home working (2 days) per week. Bring your production experience to previous Publisher of the Year award winner and help shape high-quality publications.Little, Brown's identity is personified by our innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across our thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK.Little, Brown is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Manage the production of colour and mono titles across several imprints</li><li>Ensure cost-effective, timely and quality production of new publications, special editions and reprints</li><li>Monitor budgets and production schedules</li><li>Represent production at meetings to monitor and share information on the progress of projects, to influence and agree cost-effective budgets, processes and schedule</li><li>For colour titles and non-scaled projects, negotiate print prices in order to maximise profitability for the division</li><li>Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>Proven significant experience at senior/production controller level</li><li>Knowledge and experience in production of colour and mono titles</li><li>Experience in production of special editions for the likes of Fairyloot, Illumicrate etc.</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Excellent negotiating skills</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Organisational skills including planning ahead and independently managing multiple complex projects</li><li>Budget management</li><li>Problem solver, able to identify potential problems and propose solutions for consideration</li><li>Highly collaborative and excellent team player</li><li>Calm under pressure</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>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 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.

Senior production controller (12 month FTC)

Do you love books? Do you think a career in publishing is for you? Then our courses are for you…This is a brilliant opportunity to apply for an industry-led course that would normally cost £250. The sponsored places available are ring-fenced for those who cannot afford the fees and are the first in their family to go to university, didn't go to university, and/or were eligible for free school meals, and/or are from outside the South East and/or have a disability. An Introduction to Book Publishing - August 26th-29th 2025This 4-day online course provides a comprehensive overview of the publishing industry and gives delegates a good understanding of the business. Taught by experts from across publishing, it provides an up-to-date, practical, and relevant look at the industry.&nbsp;Providing an insight into the structure of a publishing house and the main roles within it - including editorial and design, production, rights, sales and marketing. The course is delivered in real-time and helps the participants build connections and gives them the chance to ask the experts questions. Helping them to&nbsp;understand the publishing industry and identify the right role for them. To applyPlease send a covering letter and CV via the 'Apply' button at the top right of the page,&nbsp;explaining how the course will help you achieve your goals, and how you meet the criteria.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Bluebird Works Ltd

Introduction to Publishing course – sponsored places

Closing date: 31st July 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE Do you want to join a dynamic and ambitious team, where your ideas and contributions will help deliver first-class experiences for audiences and sponsors alike?The Stage Media Company is dedicated to providing up-to-date news, events and services for the UK’s performing arts and book publishing industries. Its two titles, The Stage and The Bookseller, are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews and insightful features.We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Marketing Executive to lead audience acquisition and revenue growth for our expanding portfolio of conferences and awards, including flagship events from The Bookseller and The Stage. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced&nbsp;creative and data-savvy events marketer to make a real impact and shape the marketing strategy behind some of the most respected brands in the book publishing and performing arts industries. You will be working on events including The British Book Awards, The Stage Debut Awards, FutureBook, Future of Theatre, The Stage Awards and The Speakies. What you will do<ul><li>Campaign Management: Plan and execute high-impact, multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive attendance for our conferences and awards.</li><li>Delegate Acquisition: Lead audience acquisition using targeted email marketing, social media, SEO, paid campaigns, and content marketing.</li><li>Database Management: Maintain and optimise segmented databases to ensure accurate targeting and strong campaign performance.</li><li>Website &amp; UX: Own the ongoing optimisation of event websites, ensuring a seamless user journey and strong conversion rates.</li><li>Audience Growth: Develop strategies to build community, increase retention and drive growth among returning and new attendees year-on-year.</li><li>Performance Analysis: Track and report on key marketing KPIs, using data to test, learn, and continually improve campaign results.</li><li>Partnerships: Build and manage promotional partnerships with associations, speakers, sponsors, and media to amplify reach and engagement.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with editorial, events, and commercial teams to ensure campaigns are aligned with business goals and brand messaging.</li><li>Pricing Strategy: Support pricing strategy and positioning discussions with insights from audience behaviour and competitor benchmarks.</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Substantial&nbsp;end-to-end&nbsp;events marketing experience, with&nbsp;demonstrated success in delegate and&nbsp;audience acquisition.</li><li>Proven ability to manage marketing across multiple events simultaneously, meeting or exceeding performance targets.</li><li>Proficient in CRM and marketing automation platforms – ideally Salesforce and Adestra.</li><li>Comfortable with data analysis and reporting; strong Excel skills essential.</li><li>Knowledgeable in SEO, paid and organic social media, and email best practices.</li></ul> This may be a good fit for you if you:<ul><li>Strong eye for visual design and ability to create on-brand marketing assets using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite).</li><li>Highly organised, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Can positively contribute to a team-oriented, collaborative environment</li></ul> Other information:Normal working hours are 9am - 5pm, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on the other days.Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.&nbsp;We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

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