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Closing date: 24th September 2024Salary: £39,000 - £46,300 depending on skills and experienceContract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position&nbsp;Bloomsbury’s award-winning audio team are looking for a new senior audio editor, passionate about the audio format, to help support the next phase of our growth.&nbsp;You’ll be responsible for title selection and production for a wide range of titles, primarily across our Head of Zeus list – with opportunity to work more broadly across our programme of publishing. You’ll have an eye for detail; ensuring your titles keep to budget and publish on time, without compromising on quality and creativity.&nbsp;The Senior Editor will be responsible for leading on the audio productions for our Head of Zeus publishing: creatively casting, managing processes and workflows, selecting appropriate titles for the audio programme, and liaising with agents/authors/in-house colleagues to ensure top-quality productions.&nbsp;Great at building relationships both internally and externally, you’ll be confident in negotiating with agents, dealing with studios and building a rapport with colleagues across the business, representing audio in cross-department meetings.&nbsp;In incumbent will be required to spend time in both the Bloomsbury and Head of Zeus London offices. Please note this is not a technical, sound design or studio-based role.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;A creative and passionate audio professional, comfortable juggling multiple projects and changing priorities.&nbsp;You’ll be experienced in audio and/or publishing processes, great at building relationships and have a commercially minded approach to decision-making.&nbsp;<ul><li>An agile, proactive approach, with great prioritisation skills.</li><li>A strong understanding of the changing audio market.</li><li>A creative mindset, with a passion for great audio content.</li><li>Well organised, thorough and able to prioritise tasks and time plan effectively.&nbsp;</li><li>A proactive approach to communication; ensuring relevant teams across the business are engaged and abreast of our audio publishing at a title level.</li><li>Strong relationships across the audio industry with voice agents and studio production talent.&nbsp;</li><li>An ear for casting, and a diverse approach to finding the right voice for every book.</li><li>A keen understanding of the audio market, and key trends</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe 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;With some days working at our Farringdon office:&nbsp;5-8 Hardwick Street, 1st Floor East, London EC1R 4RG. Allocated office days for this role are: Tuesday and ThursdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 24th September 2024.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior editor, Audio

Closing date: 24th September 2024Salary pay range:&nbsp;£30,750 - £36,400 (pro-rated for 3 days a week)Contract: The role is a&nbsp;part-time (3 days a week) permanent position&nbsp;We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and well-connected commissioning editor to work on a new growth phase for our business and management list, under the Bloomsbury Business imprint.Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, special interest, professional and academic publishing, both digitally and in print.&nbsp;Reporting to the Publisher, the Commissioning Editor will acquire books across the business market, including those aimed at professional, MBA, and Executive Education audiences, as well as senior practitioners or sector experts.&nbsp;Topics will include marketing and branding, HR issues such as coaching and reward management, creativity, sustainability, smart thinking, general leadership issues, and issues around artificial intelligence.This is an excellent opportunity to join an established imprint with an extensive backlist, at a time when the list is looking to expand in terms of the number of books commissioned and the subject areas in which it publishes. The role is within the Special Interest division. The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesCommissioning<ul><li>In conjunction with the Publisher, commission new products and manage backlist to ensure the list meets identified market needs.</li><li>Reviewing all incoming proposals (either unsolicited or from existing authors), developing a business case for publication (where suitable), and presenting prospective projects at editorial meetings.</li><li>Pitching new titles and new edition proposals at acquisition meetings</li><li>Draw up and negotiate contracts with authors and agents, working with Bloomsbury’s own contracts team.</li><li>Manage initial budgets and schedules for commissioned projects.</li></ul>Editorial<ul><li>Work closely with authors and their agents, to advise on manuscript development.</li><li>Undertake structural editing and shaping of manuscripts, ensuring an appropriate ‘voice’ for the target audience.</li><li>Work closely with the editorial team to ensure products are published on time and within budget.</li><li>Provide guidance to the Editorial Assistant to ensure all tasks relating to specific titles are being met.</li><li>Handover of manuscript to desk editor on schedule and with sufficient guidance on budgets, copyediting and design.</li><li>Use, maintain and update company-wide data management and digital asset management systems relating to all titles.</li><li>Write Advanced Information sheets, cover copy and assist Marketing where necessary in the promotion of all titles.</li></ul>Internal relationships<ul><li>Work closely with publicity and marketing colleagues to ensure effective delivery of publicity and marketing plans, and promotion for authors and agents.</li><li>Present the books to the UK and US offices as required, liaising with the relevant sales, marketing and publicity teams as necessary.</li></ul>List development<ul><li>Maintaining solid market awareness in order to identify publishing opportunities: researching through Nielsen TCM, monitoring market trends and competitor activity, developing a network of external contacts and attending conferences and events as required.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining good relationships with a wide range of authors and agents, to ensure submission of new title ideas, and timely delivery of manuscripts.</li><li>Attendance at conferences, events and launches to sell books and meet potential authors.</li></ul>External relationships<ul><li>Work closely with the authors on any events, ensuring any promotional materials or stock issues are in hand to match any specific timetables.</li><li>Maintain and encourage relationships with any relevant third parties – awards organisers, event hosts, industry associations, membership bodies, etc.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;Organisational skills<ul><li>Exceptional organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.</li><li>Stays calm under pressure.</li></ul>Industry experience<ul><li>Exceptional knowledge of the business publishing market, and the key players within it.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills – working with authors, agents, in house and external colleagues.</li><li>Experience in trade and professional book publishing, with a measurable track record of commissioning successful books.</li><li>Ability to negotiate effectively – contracts, schedules, editorial conflicts.</li><li>Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Excellent proofreading and copy-editing skills, with the ability to write strong sales copy and blurbs.</li></ul>Processes and systems<ul><li>Experience in budget management and working with complex P&amp;Ls.</li><li>Extensive experience with using Biblio.</li><li>Good awareness and experience of eBooks and digital opportunities, along with some knowledge of XML workflow systems.</li><li>Exceptional organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 1 day office-based / 2 days home-based (or 3 days office-based if preferred).&nbsp;Allocated office day for this role is: Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Tuesday 24th September 2024.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Commissioning editor, Business (part-time)

Closing date: 28th September 2024Salary: £75,000+, 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.&nbsp;Looking to lead one of Britain's top lifestyle imprints? Yellow Kite is searching for a visionary publishing director to guide the imprint into an exciting new chapter!Yellow Kite is one of Britain’s leading publishers of lifestyle, health, cookery and self-help books and is part of the Hodder &amp; Stoughton division of Hachette UK. Our incredible authors include Deliciously Ella, Roxie Nafousi, Esther Perel, Liz Earle, Slimming Eats, Mob, Eckhart Tolle and Gordon Ramsay.Our mission is to publish books to help you live a good life – from health, science, self-help, spirituality and parenting, to personal growth, practical memoir, inspiring cookery and gift.&nbsp;Hodder &amp; Stoughton is based at Hachette UK’s riverside headquarters in London and is home to a&nbsp;creative, committed and convivial team of talented colleagues, working together to publish great books we love.The Publishing Director of Yellow Kite will lead the strategy and publishing for the Yellow Kite imprint, one of Hachette’s most prestigious nonfiction lists, which turns 10 years old this year.The new Yellow Kite Publishing Director has the opportunity to set, enhance and refine the existing strategy, refreshing the imprint brand for its 10th anniversary and driving growth in home and export, and across all formats.The Publishing Director is responsible for the Yellow Kite overall P and L, and is a senior leader within the Hodder and Hodder Non-Fiction leadership teams.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Act as the senior internal and external ambassador for Yellow Kite, at home and export books fairs, with agents, rights personnel, sales and authors</li><li>Responsible for overseeing and delivering the Yellow Kite annual budget</li><li>Responsible for overseeing and delivering 3-year strategic growth plans for Yellow Kite</li><li>Taking turns to chair the weekly Non-Fiction Ideas meeting, identifying suitable titles for presentation at acquisitions</li><li>Responsible for managing existing team members, recruitment and staff retention</li><li>Responsible for optimising editorial processes across colour and narrative e-publishing</li><li>Responsible for delivering innovation, staying ahead of the market, and the competition</li><li>Responsible for Backlist, executing reinventions and reissues to enhance readership</li><li>Responsible for best-in-industry author care</li><li>Responsible for driving Hachette’s overall group mission: better understanding consumers, changing the story, promoting an owner mentality and promoting a growth mindset</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>You will be an experienced Publisher with a network of industry contacts, a passion for lifestyle publishing, and a respected leader.&nbsp;</li><li>This is an opportunity for someone to manage a P and L, lead a team, and contribute to the major progress that is already underway at Hodder and Stoughton UK.</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>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>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Publishing director - Yellow Kite

Closing date: 24th of September 2024&nbsp;Ready to support high-profile partnerships at the Cannes Lions Festival? We're looking for a Commercial Operations Executive to join our team in London as part of our Operations function.You will become an essential part of the City Operations to deliver an outstanding Cannes LIONS International Festival of Creativity. You will report directly into the City Operations lead and you will support to ensure the partnerships located in the City of Cannes (outside the Festival perimeter) are delivered efficiently, effectively and with high quality customer care. Post-Festival, you will support all administrative takes alongside the City Operations lead to prepare for the next festival cycle.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>You will assist with delivery of partnerships that take place outside of the festival perimeter, in the City of Cannes - this will include (and not limited to) finding suitable venues and planning for dinners, cocktail events, ad hoc meetings and City advertising spaces</li><li>You will assist with maintaining the inventory and ensuring the partnership team has all accurate venue details to pitch City venues to our existing partners/ new potential clients</li><li>You will assist with researching new inventory and finding appropriate venues in the City of Cannes</li><li>You will gather monitoring reports for availability purposes with our venues/suppliers</li><li>You will assist with sharing non-sponsor activity/direct venue bookers with the partnership team to convert new business</li><li>You will assist with bi-weekly check-ins with our 5* hotels/ other City venues to continue to build on relationships</li><li>You will monitor planning stages of partnerships delivery with venue/supplier, production company and the client</li><li>You will manage and maintain online filing system of all delivery documents; including contracts, invoices, City submission files, designs and festival programming schedule</li><li>You will assist with raising PO’s and managing payment deadlines between the suppliers and our internal accounts team</li><li>Site visits and travel required as appropriate</li><li>You are an advocate and ally for diversity, equity and inclusion</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Previous event coordinator/ administrative role experience</li><li>Desired future career development in event operations/project management</li><li>Efficient, good communicator and detail oriented</li><li>Ability to work in a high-performing, fast paced environment</li><li>Works well within a team - also is self-motivated and comfortable with individual tasks</li><li>Great customer service skills and highly organised</li></ul>If you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. At LIONS Division, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply.&nbsp;Who are we?LIONS Division showcases global best practice in creativity, effective and impactful marketing. We set the global benchmark in creative and effective marketing and, through our insight and advisory services, enable brands and their partners to reach and exceed it.We provide a suite of solutions that connect, inform and unlock potential for people and businesses, covering events, intelligence, training and advisory services. Our five-day Festival in Cannes, France is the meeting place for the global marketing community and a celebration of the world’s most excellent and effective work.LIONS Division is part of Ascential plc. Ascential takes the world’s leading brands to the heart of what’s next for their industries. We do this through our events, intelligence products and advisory services. Our 700+ people serve a global customer base from more than 100 countries in the large and growing Marketing and Financial Technology sectors. Ascential plc is listed on London Stock Exchange.&nbsp;Why choose us?Two divisions. Three continents. One great culture - we want working for Ascential to be the best career move you’ve ever made.Ascential is a people-powered company, and we’re committed to supporting <a href="https://www.ascential.com/join-us/diversity-equity-inclusion" target="_blank">diversity, equity and inclusion</a>. We publish an annual DEI Report, setting out our goals and progress. We invest in Employee Groups including Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women’s Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.We’re committed to ensuring that the impact of our business on our environment - and the communities we operate in - is a positive one. That means making sure that each event we run is the most sustainable it’s ever been. We also default all of our pension plans to sustainable options, so that our people’s savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet.Helping people to connect and drive progress isn’t a business-only goal. We know that the world is a better place when we lead with heart, so we support charitable causes that make a difference. We provide opportunities to give back through Volunteer Days and our charity partnership with Media Trust.We value output, not hours. Most of our roles ask for 1-2 days a week in your nearest office. But if that’s not possible for you, let’s talk. Flexible work conversations are actively encouraged here.Only you know what’s most important to you. That’s why we offer a benefits and wellbeing package that you can tailor to your needs. Some of these include:<ul><li>25 days of holiday per year&nbsp; - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days</li><li>Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection</li><li>Access to either our commission, bonus or profit share schemes, dependent on the role</li><li>Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options</li><li>Learning and development opportunities, to encourage and empower everyone to grow</li></ul>We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Ascential

Commercial operations executive

Closing date: 24th of September 2024&nbsp; &nbsp;If you're passionate about partnerships, creativity, and top-notch service, this is your chance.We're looking for a Commercial Operations Senior Executive to join our team in London as part of our Operation function.You will become an integral part of our Operations Team supporting us to deliver an outstanding Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2025. Alongside the Head Of Commercial Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring that large-scale key festival partnerships are delivered efficiently, effectively and with the highest quality of customer care.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver a number of key partnerships that take place during the festival week in various locations. This will include spaces for multiple partners, festival programmes and products that are driven by partnerships including large-scale activations for our growing client list.</li><li>Developing and maintaining operational processes for delivery of Partnerships within the festival footprint Management of the full delivery cycle of the partnerships. This will include but not be limited to: Venue sourcing</li><li>Supplier sourcing, negotiation and management</li><li>Ensuring all deliverables within the partnership are delivered and fulfilled</li><li>Raising POs &amp; Budget management</li><li>Working closely with Partnerships, Procurement, Marketing and Content teams as appropriate</li><li>Developing solutions with client teams, based on briefs from the customer</li><li>Site visits &amp; travel as required</li><li>You are an advocate and ally for diversity, equity and inclusion</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Ability to work in a high-performing, fast-paced environment</li><li>Works well within a team</li><li>Self-motivated, accountable and sets own goals</li><li>Efficient, pragmatic and detail-oriented</li><li>Superior organisation and prioritisation skills</li><li>Good communication skills and great customer service</li><li>Patient, calm and composed under pressure</li><li>Flexible, open-minded and adaptable</li></ul>If you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. At LIONS Division, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply.&nbsp;Who are we?LIONS Division showcases global best practice in creativity, effective and impactful marketing. We set the global benchmark in creative and effective marketing and, through our insight and advisory services, enable brands and their partners to reach and exceed it.We provide a suite of solutions that connect, inform and unlock potential for people and businesses, covering events, intelligence, training and advisory services. Our five-day Festival in Cannes, France is the meeting place for the global marketing community and a celebration of the world’s most excellent and effective work.LIONS Division is part of Ascential plc. Ascential takes the world’s leading brands to the heart of what’s next for their industries. We do this through our events, intelligence products and advisory services. Our 700+ people serve a global customer base from more than 100 countries in the large and growing Marketing and Financial Technology sectors. Ascential plc is listed on London Stock Exchange.&nbsp;Why choose us?Two divisions. Three continents. One great culture - we want working for Ascential to be the best career move you’ve ever made.Ascential is a people-powered company, and we’re committed to supporting <a href="https://www.ascential.com/join-us/diversity-equity-inclusion" target="_blank">diversity, equity and inclusion</a>. We publish an annual DEI Report, setting out our goals and progress. We invest in Employee Groups including Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women’s Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.We’re committed to ensuring that the impact of our business on our environment - and the communities we operate in - is a positive one. That means making sure that each event we run is the most sustainable it’s ever been. We also default all of our pension plans to sustainable options, so that our people’s savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet.Helping people to connect and drive progress isn’t a business-only goal. We know that the world is a better place when we lead with heart, so we support charitable causes that make a difference. We provide opportunities to give back through Volunteer Days and our charity partnership with Media Trust.We value output, not hours. Most of our roles ask for 1-2 days a week in your nearest office. But if that’s not possible for you, let’s talk. Flexible work conversations are actively encouraged here.Only you know what’s most important to you. That’s why we offer a benefits and wellbeing package that you can tailor to your needs. Some of these include:<ul><li>25 days of holiday per year&nbsp; - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days</li><li>Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection</li><li>Access to either our commission, bonus or profit share schemes, dependent on the role</li><li>Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options</li><li>Learning and development opportunities, to encourage and empower everyone to grow</li></ul>We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Commercial operations senior executive

Closing date: 24th September 2024Salary: £35,700 per annum&nbsp;This is a great opportunity to develop your fundraising career!&nbsp;The National Gallery is looking for a Development Officer - Trusts and Major Gifts. This role will support the Philanthropy team in nurturing and developing high-value, long-lasting relationships with Trusts, Foundations and individual donors and philanthropists.&nbsp;You will also support the Development Managers and Senior Development Managers in the Philanthropy team across their whole portfolio of tasks and activities relating to fundraising from Trusts, Foundations and major donors. This will involve drafting, formatting and designing cases for support documents for supporters and prospects, including exhibitions and other proposals and reports.In addition, you'll be responsible for a focused portfolio of trusts, foundations and individual donors from which to secure four- and five-figure donations in support of the National Gallery for all areas of the organisation’s work.Due to the nature of the role, you will be required on-site 5 days a week, with some flexibility.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide day-to-day support for the Head of Major Gifts and Legacies, the Senior Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations, and the Development Managers, Major Gifts, across their whole portfolio of tasks and activities relating to fundraising from Trusts and individual Major Donors.</li><li>Source information (including budgets) and draft, format and design proposals and reports for Trust and Foundation and individual Major Donor supporters and prospects.</li><li>Build cases for support documents, including exhibition proposals and reports.</li><li>Draft and prepare correspondence for donors and prospects, and briefing notes for events and meetings, liaising with staff across the Gallery at all levels, as well as senior volunteers.</li><li>Build own portfolio of smaller Trusts and Foundations, with asks of £5k - £25k in support of the National Gallery.</li><li>Maintain an effective filing and retrieval system.</li><li>Record and update information on our Tessitura database, in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018, and ensure that all data relating to donors and prospects is accurate and up-to-date.</li><li>Assist at team cultivation and stewardship events.</li><li>Assist in arranging donor-facing visits and events as required.</li><li>Draft and circulate agendas and minutes as needed for meetings.</li><li>Undertake other administrative tasks, such as donor crediting, as requested, to assist in meeting the objectives of the Philanthropy team.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Some experience in a fundraising, client-facing or sales office environment.</li><li>Proven ability to write high-quality proposals, reports and correspondence, bringing together sometimes complex information in a coherent way that is motivating for donors.</li><li>Demonstrable verbal and interpersonal skills – able to communicate with people of all levels both within the Gallery and externally (e.g. Trustees, senior volunteers, donors, prospects).</li><li>Evidence-based examples of strong attention to detail.</li><li>Demonstrable ability to multi-task effectively.</li><li>Proven ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.</li><li>Comfortable with Microsoft Office and able to pick up new systems effectively.</li><li>Demonstrable evidence of writing persuasive copy in a professional setting.</li><li>Demonstrable ability to take ownership of a range of tasks and deadlines as required by the job specification and operational needs.</li><li>Professional with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully.</li><li>Comfortable with managing multiple deadlines, multi-tasking, and capable of managing expectations and priorities while working in a busy environment.</li><li>Diplomatic in communications with internal and external contacts at all levels, and in relation to confidential information.</li><li>Proactive and adaptable to changing needs within a team.</li><li>Interest in the arts, culture and heritage and able to demonstrate an interest in working at the National Gallery.</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Gallery

The National Gallery

Development officer - Trusts and Major Gifts

Closing date: 30th September 2024Salary: £27,500 per annum&nbsp;Are you a detail-oriented rights assistant ready to explore working with French markets or an experienced sales assistant with a customer-focused background seeking a new challenge?&nbsp;DK is looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join our International Rights team.This exciting role involves working closely with the Rights Managers to primarily engage with French-speaking territories (amongst others). You will collaborate with Editorial, Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams, and have an opportunity to connect with top foreign publishers. Additionally, you will support and liaise with Production to ensure the smooth running of projects and be at the forefront of developing exciting new books and new projects. &nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Assisting the sales team with titles on various territories including France and Québec.&nbsp;</li><li>Proactively solve problems and answer questions about files, schedules, processes, and feedback from editors and translators. &nbsp;</li><li>Ensuring smooth printing processes and adherence to budget by working closely with production colleagues. &nbsp;</li><li>Supporting administrative duties, including drafting contracts and invoicing). &nbsp;</li><li>Monitoring relevant systems, ensuring all information and dates are current, and generating necessary reports. &nbsp;</li><li>Working with Sales Operations and Creative teams for deal or translation approvals and title updates. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceThis busy role is ideal for a solution-focused self-starter who can meet tight deadlines, multitask, and stay proactive. Key requirements include:<ul><li>Previous experience of working in a customer service role &nbsp;</li><li>Proven administrative experience with strong attention to detail and positive can-do attitude &nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships</li></ul>French and German language skills are desirable but not essential. &nbsp; If you are passionate about books, enjoy working with diverse cultures, and can think creatively, we want to hear from you!&nbsp;&nbsp;Please submit your most recent CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work within rights and publishing by 30th September 2024.We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>60% discount on company books</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish - subject to certain criteria being met)</li><li>Shopping discounts&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad</li><li>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business</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.DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Rights assistant - DK International (7 months contract)

Join a global advisory firm as an Analyst, where your research, analysis, and strategic insights will directly shape the reputations of leading tech companies and global businesses.Milltown Partners is a global advisory firm working with influential organisations and individuals on the communications and public policy challenges that define their reputations. We are an Employee Ownership Trust which means that we’re fully independent and will remain so; the people who work here own the company and share in its success. We will continue to do what we've always done: take the long view, build a business aligned to our values, invest in our people and their development, and innovate to improve the quality of our advice by combining our deep sector-specific knowledge and research-driven approach.Our clients are leaders in their field: groundbreaking technology companies and their founders; global businesses and their CEOs; prominent individuals and renowned institutions. Technology and innovation are at the heart of our business and problem-solving approach, and we root our strategies in data insights and research on the audiences that matter, messages that work, and communications channels that deliver.Analysts provide the research and analysis on which all our advice rests. They monitor discussion of our clients' interests among media and stakeholders. All analysts produce excellent written work for a range of audiences and channels. They make valuable contributions to internal and external meetings offering both their point of view and organisational skills.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesResearch and analysis:&nbsp;<ul><li>Finding and drawing insights from data and evidence to inform our advice.</li><li>Using specialist tools to conduct high quality desk research and media analysis to inform our advice to clients</li><li>Reading a wide breadth of industry and client news and monitoring the media landscape to understand the issues clients are facing, including the views of both their critics and supporters</li><li>Contributing to the new business process through research.</li></ul>Strategic thinking:&nbsp;<ul><li>Identifying the goal, and implications of different courses of action, to recommend the most effective approach</li><li>Taking into account the client’s overall objectives and core audiences to ensure work and recommendations are relevant and useful</li><li>Participating in team discussions to develop strategic and creative thinking for clients</li><li>Developing your own interest in areas relevant to our clients and sharing your insights with clients and internal colleagues (eg. technology, policy or venture capital).</li></ul>Written and verbal communication:&nbsp;<ul><li>Expressing ideas fluently and persuasively for a range of different audiences and channels.</li><li>Consistently producing rigorous, accurate and detailed work</li><li>Drafting compelling written content and supporting the execution of significant communications moments (e.g. media briefings, frequently asked question docs)</li><li>Learning how to tailor the style and content of verbal and written communication to different audiences and channels</li><li>Clearly articulating recommendations and processes to implement them.</li></ul>&nbsp;Project management:&nbsp;<ul><li>Planning and delivering priorities to meet agreed goals, timetable and budget.</li><li>Organising yourself and others to support the delivery of client or internal work in a timely fashion</li><li>Taking responsibility for team administration across client and internal needs (e.g. media monitoring, agendas, scheduling calls, tracking work)</li><li>Adapting your project management style for different audiences</li><li>Effectively practice time management to balance priorities across clients and within projects</li><li>Actively communicating to keep teams informed and adapt to issues as they emerge.</li></ul>&nbsp;Contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment:<ul><li>Giving and receiving regular feedback to people at all levels in the firm</li><li>Actively seeking input or assistance from others and reflecting their contributions in the work</li><li>Demonstrating allyship to all colleaguesConsidering the role you can play in equitable career development to everyone in the firm</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>A fluent command of written and verbal English language</li><li>An interest in reputation management and consultancy</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise in new topics</li><li>Ability to conduct in-depth research and translate findings into insights</li><li>Deep interest in the power of media in storytelling</li><li>A highly motivated team member who values collaboration</li><li>A desire to seek out feedback in order to learn and develop</li><li>Commitment to contributing to a supportive and inclusive culture</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Professional experience in public relations is not essential, but exposure to relevant fields is valuable (e.g. public relations, corporate communications, media, policy or research) perhaps via an internship, professional or academic environment</li><li>Curiosity and/or experience in the technology industry</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Competitive and fair base salary determined through annual industry benchmarking</li><li>Discretionary twice-yearly bonuses</li><li>Professional development opportunities, with access to both expert professional coach and internal training</li><li>iPhone 13 and Apple MacBook Air M2 chip</li><li>26 days annual leave, plus English Bank Holidays. In addition, we close all our offices over Christmas and New Year giving an additional 7-8 days leave a year</li><li>4% employer pension contribution</li><li>Private healthcare insurance with Aviva for yourself and children</li><li>An Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to online, phone or face-to-face counselling</li><li>Annual eye test and annual flu jab</li><li>ClassPass membership</li><li>Income Protection insurance</li><li>Death in Service insurance</li><li>3-day week in the office hybrid policy (Monday, Tuesday &amp; Thursdays mandatory)Variety of team events, such as charity socials, external speakers and firm celebrations</li></ul>&nbsp;Creating a diverse, equitably and inclusive environment is core to our values, culture and success as an employee owned business. We want to empower everyone in the team to share their best thinking and ideas, feel valued and know they are having an impact and belong in the business, regardless of their background, age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. We have an ambitious DEI programme managed by a global leadership team of volunteers with three global company commitments to: improve representation of minority groups, enhance everyone's sense of inclusion and support underrepresented communities through pro bono work. Underpinning these commitments is a focus on what it means to have a DEI culture and how to measure that in our approach to growth, attracting talent and the impact of our work for clients.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Milltown Partners GBR

Communications analyst

Closing date: Sunday 6th October&nbsp;If you have the desire to write, a great idea and a compelling voice – and if you’re a writer of colour without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course, this scholarship opportunity is for you.This scholarship will award one talented writer of colour with limited financial means a place on our three-month online <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/breakthrough-ya-and-childrens-fiction-scholarship-for-writers-of-colour-1024" target="_blank">Writing YA &amp; Children's Fiction</a> course. The course will run from 21 October 2024 to 3 February 2025, with teaching and feedback from award-winning author Catherine Johnson.&nbsp;EligibilityThe scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.Applicants must have one of the following categories of ethnicity:<ul><li>East Asian (Chinese; Japanese); South Asian (Indian; Pakistani; Bangladeshi); Southeast Asian (Vietnamese; Korean; Filipino); any other Asian background</li><li>Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other</li><li>Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group</li><li>Any other background by which you identify as a person of colour</li></ul>Applicants must also fulfil our financial criteria:<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form.Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.&nbsp;Terms and conditions<ul><li>Applicants to the Breakthrough YA &amp; Children's Fiction Scholarship for Writers of Colour must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your ethnicity, your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship places and not for other fee-paying places on the courses.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul><h4>&nbsp;</h4>How to applyCurtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.Please apply with the first 3,000 words of the novel you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file to our application form). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 6 October, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 10 October. If you encounter any problems during the application process or have any more questions about the courses, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk" target="_blank">help@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk</a>&nbsp;for assistance.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity via Creative Access.

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Closing date: Monday 30th September at 10amSalary: £45,000 - £50,000&nbsp;Are you ready to lead the fundraising efforts for one of the most dynamic dance companies in the UK, driving our mission forward by cultivating key relationships and securing vital support for groundbreaking artistic work?Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Development Associate and Development Officer, The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne's artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesStrategy and management<ul><li>Together with the Deputy Managing Director and Group Managing Director, lead on the creation and implementation of the New Adventures fundraising strategy. This includes maintaining and enhancing understanding of New Adventures activities and future plans for planning of and applications to Trusts and Foundations, Major Gifts approaches&nbsp;and funder relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Work with the Finance and Operations team to manage and report on the Trusts and Foundations income stream including financial planning and achieving fundraising targets.&nbsp;</li><li>With the support of the Development Officer, liaise with the Marketing and Communications team to create fundraising collateral and donor communications.&nbsp;</li><li>With the support of the Development Officer, liaise with the wider team regarding data capture and analytics, in order to communicate New Adventures’ impact to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Keep up to date with current and future trends affecting philanthropy and donor recruitment, making recommendations that will inform our approach and the Fundraising Strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>With the&nbsp;Deputy Managing Director and Group Managing Director, champion the importance of fundraising internally, engaging staff and Trustees, collating information about fundable projects and developing impact stories.</li><li>With the support of the Development Officer, maximise gifts and advocacy from new and existing prospects,&nbsp;providing stewardship to encourage long term support&nbsp;as well as delivery and tracking of benefits.</li></ul>Administration and finance<ul><li>Contribute to the setting of annual income targets with the&nbsp;Group Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director.</li><li>Manage agreed income and expenditure budgets. Including regular forecast updates to the Finance Manager on income and expenditure for reporting to the Board.</li><li>Lead on the administration, reporting to and management of the quarterly&nbsp;Development Sub Committee meeting.&nbsp;</li><li>With the support of the Development Officer, use the company’s CRM system to manage development data, track funder journeys and ensure the data that is stored is fit for purpose and GDPR compliant.&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with the Finance Manager and Development Officer to ensure that income is properly administered, including&nbsp;acknowledgement, financial receipts, maximising donation value and Gift Aid.</li><li>Liaise with the Deputy Managing Director and the Chief Operating Officer to create and implement fundraising policies and processes. Including ensuring all fundraising activity meets legal requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with the Deputy Managing Director and the Take Part team to ensure evaluation requirements are integrated into funded projects from the outset.</li><li>With the support of the Development Officer, manage processes for securing new and retaining existing supporters, including prospect research, writing and updating plans, initiating approaches, and providing briefing notes in advance of stakeholder meetings for colleagues as appropriate.&nbsp;</li></ul>Trusts and foundations<ul><li>Lead on the writing of applications to Trusts and Foundations and other grant giving bodies, build and continue to research prospects for New Adventures’ Trusts and Foundations pipeline.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with the Deputy Managing Director to prioritise projects for Trusts and Foundations funding and targeted Philanthropy.</li><li>Lead on developing relationships with current and prospective Trusts and Foundations, inviting them to get closer to the work through attendance at events, workshops, and performances where appropriate.</li><li>Liaise with the Finance and Operations and Take Part teams to ensure application budgets comply with funders guidelines, and grants are spent in line with funding agreements.&nbsp;</li></ul>Major gifts<ul><li>Work with the Group Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director to cultivate, secure and steward major gifts (Gifts exceeding £5,000 in value).</li><li>Identify projects and opportunities across the Artistic and Take Part programmes, which may be of interest to particular prospects.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead the development and delivery of compelling asks for support from Individuals as well as tailored cultivation plans.</li><li>Develop a strategy for growing the donor pipeline and securing new gifts including researching, identifying, and approaching new UK and International prospects across giving levels, including six figure donations.&nbsp;</li><li>Build long–term relationships with supporters ensuring they are fully engaged and committed, that renewals are secured, and gift levels increased where possible.</li></ul>Corporate and events<ul><li>Support the Development Associate to secure and deliver cash and in-kind corporate partnerships.</li><li>Support the Development Associate and Development Officer on events strategy and delivery and management.</li><li>Working with the Development Associate develop creative ways for donors to engage with New Adventures through a bespoke and varied programme of Events, including gala nights, press nights, project visits, cultivation and members events, and other fundraising activities.</li><li>Provide direction and briefing to the Development team and New Adventures staff ahead of donor engagement events.&nbsp;</li></ul>Line management<ul><li>Support the Development Officer to manage a reporting schedule for New Adventures funders.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the Development Officer to deliver a timely thanking process for all levels of donations, gifts and grants.</li><li>Support the Development Officer to provide timely donor communications around the charity’s Take Part work, events and donor stewardship programmes.</li><li>Support the Development Officer to deliver and administer a new Regular Giving programme.&nbsp;</li></ul>Advocacy&nbsp;<ul><li>To attend events, press/gala nights and important company performances and fundraising events, including occasional UK and International travel.&nbsp;</li><li>Always act as an advocate for the company.&nbsp;</li><li>To attend industry events as a representative of the company.&nbsp;</li><li>On occasion, tour with the company and represent the company at the presenting venues with overnight stays as required.</li></ul>General&nbsp;<ul><li>Take an active role in your continuing professional development, identifying relevant training and professional development opportunities.&nbsp;</li><li>To work at all times in accordance with New Adventures’ Environmental Policy and Plan and to proactively develop and encourage environmentally sustainable practice.&nbsp;</li><li>To embody the New Adventures policies and any other policies or plans New Adventures may introduce in the future.&nbsp;</li></ul>Other&nbsp;<ul><li>Other Trusts and Foundations related administration as reasonably required.</li><li>Other Major Giving related administration as reasonably required.</li><li>Other fundraising and events duties as reasonably required by the Group Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director and Development Sub-Committee.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?</li><li>Do you have line management experience?</li><li>Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?</li><li>Do you have the ability to convey detailed information in a concise and compelling way?</li><li>Are you a highly organised person with a proven ability to prioritise a wide range of tasks with effective time management in order to meet deadlines?</li><li>Are you flexible, approachable and adaptable – with the ability to work well within and lead a small team?</li><li>Do you willingly share ideas, resources and information with others?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have a positive, approachable, can-do attitude?</li></ul>&nbsp;If you need any support with your application or have questions, please contact Louise Miller, <a href="mailto:mail%20to:%20louisemiller@new-adventures.net" target="_blank">louisemiller@new-adventures.net</a> with ‘Head of Development’ in the subject line.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.

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