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Closing date for applications: The deadline for applications is 23:59(GMT) on 8 January 2026Salary: Starting £31,000*&nbsp;The FT’s Paul McClean graduate trainee programme, now open for applications, recruits and trains entry-level journalists for a long-term career at one of the world’s leading, and most respected, news organisations.&nbsp;The scheme is named after Paul McClean, a gifted journalist who produced groundbreaking work during his two years as an FT trainee. Sadly, Paul passed away in September 2017.We are looking for talented, driven reporters like Paul who want to develop an FT career in financial journalism and global affairs; people who are curious about the world, strongly committed to serious journalism and who enjoy the thrill of nailing a good story.Alumni of this highly-competitive scheme - now in its 40th year - are well represented in senior staff of the FT and other news organisations around the world.Applicants must demonstrate they can cope with the pressure of working in a fast-paced news organisation with assignments abroad. You should be a self-starter committed to unstintingly high standards, have a keen interest in business and global affairs, an international mindset and sharp reporting instincts. Strong writing ability is vital. You should be excited about getting scoops and telling stories across all formats.&nbsp;Fluent spoken and written English is essential; data journalism skills and languages are an advantage, as is the ability to understand different cultures.The Paul McClean graduate trainee programme is not an internship or fellowship: it is a full-time contract as a trainee Financial Times journalist.Successful applicants to the three-year programme will join us in September 2026. They will first receive eight weeks of in-house training, then spend four six-month stints on different news desks, including one overseas posting.The trainee will spend the third year in their first dedicated job, achieved through a competitive process. Mentoring, feedback and further training are provided throughout and progress is dependent on good performance.Graduate trainees join the FT on a one-year contract, extended for up to a further year at the discretion of the company. Successful trainees are encouraged to apply for staff positions that become available towards the end of their second year of the three-year scheme.&nbsp;&nbsp;* The salary is £31,000, in the first-year, rising to £35,000 in the second year and £39,000 in the final, third year on appointment to the first job in a competitive application process. In addition, the trainee will receive a one-off £750 welcome payment on joining. These terms are subject to good performance throughout.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Financial Times

Paul McClean graduate trainee programme

Closing date for applications: 26th January 2026Salary: London Living Wage Kickstart your media career with these paid eight-week placements, gaining hands-on experience and insights across journalism, publishing, PR and marketing with top UK travel organisations.The Travel Media Awards recognises the importance of cultivating and uplifting people from different backgrounds to strengthen the industry by better reflecting the diversity within the UK.&nbsp;To address this, Step Up was launched in 2023 to drive diversity and inclusion in travel media for young people.Now in its third year, there are 10 leading travel organisations offering eight weeks of placements to successful candidates.&nbsp;The complete list of partners for 2026 are:<ul><li>Journalism partners:&nbsp;APL Media, Ink Global, Metro, The Sun and TTG Media</li><li>PR partners:&nbsp;easyJet holidays, FINN Partners, Intrepid Travel, Kuoni and Virgin Atlantic</li></ul>Please note, most placements are London-based, with three taking place outside of the capital. Virgin Atlantic is in Crawley, easyJet holidays is in Luton and Kuoni is in Dorking. Please check the <a href="https://www.travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/step-up-partners" target="_blank">TMA Step Up website</a> to confirm the exact working locations of each partner company.Interns will be paid London Living Wage for the eight weeks of work placements. Benefits of the schemeTravel Media Awards Step Up interns also have the opportunity to receive a further six months of mentoring.&nbsp;Winners are also invited to the Travel Media Awards 2026, to continue their travel media journey, be that consumer, trade or PR.&nbsp;EligibilityTo be eligible for this opportunity you will be:<ul><li>Aged 18-30</li><li>A UK resident (or have the right to work in the UK)</li><li>Can demonstrate a passion for travel media.</li></ul>The Travel Media Awards Step Up programme is for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including people of colour, people with disabilities and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Any questionsPlease read our <a href="https://www.travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaawards2025/en/page/step-up-faqs" target="_blank">FAQs</a> to find out if we have already answered your question. Otherwise, please email <a href="mailto:stepup@travelmediaawards.com" target="_blank">stepup@travelmediaawards.com</a>. Thank you! We encourage applications from people of colour, disabled people and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Travel Media Awards Step Up

Travel Media Awards

Step Up internship

Closing date for applications: 14th January 2026Salary: £42,000 - £44,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London office, or at any of our regional offices in Sheffield, Edinburgh, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Are you a creative and strategic marketer with a passion for children's books? Join the multi-award-winning marketing team at Hachette Children’s Group and deliver standout campaigns for some of the biggest books and brands for young readers.Hachette Children's Group is one of the UK's largest children's publishers, our mission is to make it easy for children and young people everywhere to access books and see themselves reflected. We aim to maximise our readers' life chances by inspiring a lifelong love of reading, publishing books for every stage of their journey to adulthood from Enid Blyton to Alice Oseman's Heartstopper. Hachette Children's Group is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative, strategic, experienced senior marketing manager to join the Hachette Children’s Group multi-award-winning marketing team. This is a key senior role in the team, with responsibility for delivering industry-leading, commercially effective marketing campaigns for some of HCG's biggest books and brands. You will lead the marketing department's digital marketing strategy and output, as well as taking a specific leadership role in the launch of new acquisitions. We offer a creative environment within an enthusiastic and collaborative team. There is significant opportunity for professional development within the role and, as part of Hachette, you will benefit from an extensive training library and development schemes such as mentoring.&nbsp;Who we are looking forThe successful candidate will have significant proven marketing experience at marketing manager or senior marketing manager, ideally within or relevant to the children’s book industry. Creativity is vital, married with strategic thinking, commercial awareness, digital expertise and a firm focus on results. You will be a strong project manager and a first-rate communicator. Ambitious, innovative and resourceful, you will be buzzing with ideas and the knowledge of how to translate them into action while inspiring the team around you.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Senior marketing manager

Closing date for applications: 4th January 2026Salary: £30-40,000 per annum - full-time (35 hours per week)&nbsp;&nbsp;Use your editorial expertise to champion the next big names in children's publishing, managing titles from acquisition to publication&nbsp;Faber and Faber is a leading independent publishing house in London. They publish prize-winning fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books, as well as an unrivalled list of modern poets and playwrights. Among their list of writers, Faber and Faber have five Booker Prize winners and eleven Nobel Laureates and continue to seek out the most exciting and innovative writers at work today.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesYou’ll be based in the children’s editorial department commissioning a handful of titles that are commercial, fast-paced, and diverse, and that brilliantly support our existing publishing. You’ll manage titles through the full publishing process, from acquisition and contract negotiation to editing and publication. You’ll help champion children’s publishing by securing advanced quotes for titles, presenting at sales conferences, and promoting titles internally and externally.The admin elements to this position include raising costings for acquisitions, proof mailings, checking sales data, sending author &amp; agent copies, and processing invoices. You will also be proofreading baselines, handling Biblio updates, managing expenses and, essentially, writing persuasive copy. This role will be working with the sales, marketing, publicity, rights, and audio teams to help develop meaningful &amp; impactful campaigns.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceYou’ll have experience working with authors across all age groups, picture books to young adult, and a track record in commercial acquiring. Author care is a vital element of this role at Faber. You’ll have a passion for children’s literature, and will bring editorial expertise, innovation, and creativity to the role. You will have experience in writing excellent copy, presenting your books, and assessing cover designs, plus have a knowledge of publishing process and of Biblio. If this sounds like you, then we would love to receive your application.&nbsp;Additional informationThis is a permanent, full-time position based in our London office in Farringdon. We offer a hybrid working model, with three days a week in the office and two days remote. This position will be reporting to the children’s publisher. To apply, please upload a covering letter and CV to quoting reference FF. The closing date is Sunday 4th January 2026.Faber has a staff of just over 140, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber. Our benefits include:<ul><li>Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles</li><li>Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year</li><li>Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice</li><li>Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app</li><li>Season-ticket loans</li><li>Cycle-to-work vouchers</li><li>Subsidised eye tests</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance and income protection insurance</li><li>Access to online GP and advisory services</li></ul>Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/privacy-policy/gdpr-data-protection-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Data Protection Privacy Notice</a>. Please read this notice before submitting your application.&nbsp;We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Faber & Faber

Commissioning editor, Children’s

Closing date for applications: 4th January 2026Salary: £28,750 per annum - full-time (35 hours per week)&nbsp;&nbsp;Kickstart your editorial career in children's publishing at Faber and gain hands-on experience and insight into how captivating stories are brought to life for young readers.Faber is an award-winning, independent publisher. We publish the very best children’s books, from picture books to Young Adult: relevant, inclusive and necessary stories that are edited and illustrated responsibly, and in which all children feel represented and important. Our authors include Moira Buffini, Emma Carroll, Mariesa Dulak, Natasha Farrant, Swapna Haddow, Kieran Larwood, Margaret MacDonald and Jason Reynolds, and illustrators such as Rebecca Cobb, Luke Edward Hall and Chris Mould. We are in the business of giving all children and young people the courage and confidence to live life to the full. Founded in 1929, our first catalogue said, ‘It is by reading such books that children learn the difference between the shoddy and the genuine.’ We still believe reading has the power to change children's lives.We are looking to recruit an editorial assistant for the Faber Children’s team to support the publisher and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department. ResponsibilitiesThis role involves administrative &amp; diary support for the Children’s publisher, ongoing communication with authors, and building &amp; maintaining working relationships with other departments. As well as this, you will handle some general admin for the department, Biblio updates, raising costings, writing up deal memos, originating copy.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>You will be organised and have strong written abilities and verbal skills</li><li>You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and meeting new people, whilst holding a passion for children’s books across a variety of age groups</li><li>You’ll have an eye for spotting mistakes</li><li>Your ability to juggle multiple tasks at once and be able to prioritise them efficiently is important to this role</li><li>Previous experience within an admin-based office role would be advantageous, as well as a knowledge of Biblio</li></ul>If the above sounds like you, then we would love to receive your application.&nbsp;Additional informationThis is a permanent, full-time position based in our London office in Farringdon. We offer a hybrid working model, with four days a week in the office and one day remote. This position will be reporting to the Children’s Publisher. The closing date is Sunday 4th January 2026.Faber has a staff of just over 140, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.Our benefits include:<ul><li>Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles</li><li>Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year </li><li>Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice</li><li>Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app </li><li>Season-ticket loans</li><li>Cycle-to-work vouchers</li><li>Subsidised eye tests</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance and income protection insurance</li><li>Access to online GP and advisory services</li></ul>Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our <a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/privacy-policy/gdpr-data-protection-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Data Protection Privacy Notice</a>. Please read this notice before submitting your application. To apply, please upload a covering letter and CV to quoting reference FF.&nbsp;We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Editorial assistant, Children’s

Closing date for applications: Thursday 15th January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: Real UK Living WageLocation: Edinburgh - potential for hybrid working patternStart date: Mid February 2026Duration: 6 months&nbsp;Working hours: Full time, 35 hours per week &nbsp;Interviews: Week commencing 2nd February 2026 Launch your publishing career at the heart of Scotland’s book industry! From digital marketing and content creation to supporting events and data projects, this traineeship offers hands-on experience and valuable insights into the industry.<a href="https://www.publishingscotland.org/" target="_blank">Publishing Scotland</a> is the network, trade and development body for the book publishing sector in Scotland. Established in Edinburgh in 1974, it is a membership body and a charity. Publishing Scotland acts as the voice and network for the publishing sector in Scotland, developing and promoting the work of companies, organisations and individuals in the industry. Its flagship programmes are all in support of its strategic pillars:<ol><li>Work towards a more diverse and sustainable sector</li><li>Professionalising the sector - helping individuals and companies with a targeted audience</li><li>Internationalising - creating international opportunities for the book sector</li><li>Showcasing the sector</li></ol>The marketing, data and events assistant trainee will have two main areas of focus. The first is providing assistance to the marketing and trade development manager at Publishing Scotland. The trainee will provide support to some of our key promotional activities in support of Scottish book publishers as well as contributing to the work that helps Scottish publishers improve their marketing and sales activities. The second focus is supporting metadata and data management projects. This will provide the trainee with insight into how these projects are managed, and experience being involved in the early stages of a major data project and in its transformational effects on the efficiency of an organisation. Key activitiesAssisting with content management for BooksFromScotland&nbsp;<ul><li>Initially, uploading information about new books and authors to the BooksFromScotland website, using WordPress</li><li>As the role progresses, making decisions about the content we put together for the quarterly e-issues</li><li>Liaising directly with publishers to acquire information about their new and upcoming titles and feature content&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Assisting with digital marketing for BooksFromScotland&nbsp;<ul><li>Compiling the issues to be circulated via our newsletter</li><li>Digital marketing in support of BooksFromScotland on social media (X, BlueSky and Instagram)</li><li>Growing the BooksFromScotland mailing list with competitions and extra content</li><li>Engaging with publishers and authors on social media&nbsp;</li></ul>Support for Book Trade events&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Liaising to confirm slots for pitching events where publishers pitch their books to the major book festivals in Scotland</li><li>Hosting publishers and representatives of the relevant festival and ensuring the smooth running of pitching events</li><li>Liaising to confirm slots for Meet the Buyers days</li><li>Liaising with publishers on attendance for online Open Book sessions&nbsp;</li></ul>Administrative support for the annual Publishing Scotland Trade Day&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Assisting with compiling PowerPoint presentations for Fever Pitch and Opening Quiz</li><li>Liaising with publishers on book samples, food allergies and author attendance</li><li>Compiling seating plans and attendee lists</li><li>Assisting with signage and attendee lanyards</li><li>Assisting with setup on the day, making sure tables are ready for publishers&nbsp;</li></ul>Involvement with PS Data and Metadata projects&nbsp; What you will learn<ul><li>How to work in a small, collaborative team and be supported to develop essential professional skills, including communication, time management and planning</li><li>The routes that books take to market including:<ul><li>How publishers pitch books to booksellers and festivals</li><li>How publishers market their books to different types of customers</li><li>How publishers market their books directly to readers &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>The publishing sector in Scotland including:<ul><li>Different types of publishing companies</li><li>Different genres of publishing</li><li>The key authors, agents, and publishing companies to be aware of&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul> What you will gain<ul><li>Experience of content management for a website and digital marketing via social media</li><li>Insights into how efficient systems sit at the heart of successful publishing businesses and organisations</li><li>Multiple opportunities to visit a variety of publishing businesses</li><li>The opportunity to visit and possibly do a short placement at the distributor BookSource</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Passionate about the world of books and publishing with a particular interest in learning how books are pitched, marketed and sold</li><li>Knowledge or experience using social media professionally and a content management system (ideally WordPress or similar) is beneficial</li><li>Experience organising or hosting events would be beneficial</li><li>Good analytical and problem solving skills</li><li>Good Excel skills (or the aptitude to learn them)</li><li>A willingness to ask questions about how things are done, and why</li><li>Strong organisational skills</li><li>A demonstrable high level of literacy - academic qualifications are not the only way to demonstrate these</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which supports internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

Publishing Scotland

Marketing, data and events assistant trainee

Closing date for applications: 11th January 2026Salary: up to £30,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits Are you a detail‑driven problem solver with a talent for keeping workflows running smoothly?DK is the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family.&nbsp;We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge.DK is looking for a digital supply chain coordinator to join our global publishing operations team. This is a key role at the heart of our digital publishing process, ensuring our ebooks reach retailers worldwide on time, in the right format, and with flawless metadata. If you enjoy unravelling challenges, working with large datasets, and spotting and fixing issues before they become problems, this could be the perfect role for you. In this role, you’ll be the link between our publishing teams, technology providers, and retail partners, monitoring data feeds between our systems and online retailers, swiftly investigating and resolving any issues. You’ll upload and deliver ebook files, keep our catalogues accurate through regular audits, and respond to queries from across the business. You’ll also coordinate data releases to align with key announcements.&nbsp;We’re looking for someone highly organised and resilient under pressure, with exceptional attention to detail and clear, confident communication skills. You’ll have experience working with large datasets in Excel or Google Sheets and a methodical approach to problem solving. Knowledge of systems such as Biblio and CoreSource, ONIX metadata, or experience liaising with retailers would be an advantage, but most important is your technical aptitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn. ResponsibilitiesAt DK, you’ll work with digital products that reach millions of readers, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and help shape processes that make a lasting impact. You’ll be involved in every stage, from initial file delivery&nbsp; through to publication, gaining a holistic view of how digital books are produced and delivered. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to make a meaningful impact in digital publishing and to play a crucial role in delivering DK’s award‑winning content to a worldwide audience. Working from the office a minimum of three days a week, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative team environment. If you are motivated by process, efficiency, and precision, we encourage you to apply.<ul><li>Coordinate the supply of ebooks through complex distribution channels, meeting deadlines and industry standards</li><li>Act as the central communication hub between internal teams and external partners, ensuring clarity on file delivery, metadata, and processes</li><li>Perform regular checks on metadata and files, maintain accurate catalogues, and resolve ingestion or distribution errors</li><li>Identify bottlenecks, implement efficiencies, and document best practices to improve workflows</li><li>Build strong relationships with digital partners to meet their distribution needs and uphold DK’s reputation for excellence</li></ul> Additional informationWe 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>Shopping discounts</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad - *subject to certain criteria being met.</li><li>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business</li></ul>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. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Pimlico office. As this is non-negotiable, please ensure you are within a reasonable commuting distance of London before applying.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="https://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp; 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 is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Digital supply chain coordinator - DK digital product

Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) Lead IT service excellence at one of the UK’s most influential publishing groups.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.This role leads the delivery of high-quality IT support and ensures operational excellence through ITIL-aligned service management and continuous improvement initiatives. As a member of the Hachette UK IT “Heads of” community, the post holder contributes to strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership development across the organisation. ResponsibilitiesService operations<ul><li>Manage and oversee day-to-day operations of the 1st Line Service Desk, 2nd Line team and Service Management, ensuring SLA adherence, governance and customer satisfaction</li></ul>ITIL service management<ul><li>Chair the CAB and own ITSM tool governance, and roadmap.</li><li>Drive problem management and service reviews (internal and external)</li><li>Define and implement service improvement initiatives and programmes</li><li>Embed and evolve ITIL processes across incident, change, request and problem management</li><li>Evaluate IT processes on a regular basis, identifying areas where the targeted process metrics are not reached</li><li>Conduct service assessments for each area of IT to evaluate maturity assessments and key performance metrics</li></ul>Strategic leadership<ul><li>Actively contribute to the Hachette “heads of” community, shaping service culture and succession planning</li><li>Collaborate with other heads of and directors to align service delivery with business goals</li><li>Represent IT services in cross-functional forums and strategic initiatives</li><li>Lead and develop a high performing, engaged and inclusive team</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>Proven leadership in IT service desk operations, ideally within a hybrid support model</li><li>Strong understanding of ITIL principles and experience implementing/leading significant service improvement plans</li><li>Demonstrable ability to foster a customer-centric culture and drive continuous improvement</li><li>Experience managing outsourced vendors and in-house technical teams as a ‘Manager of Managers’</li><li>Experience of leading major incident and problem management</li><li>Demonstrable experience of building high performing, engaged and inclusive teams</li><li>Demonstrable experience in leading scale projects and change management, individually and through others</li><li>Fully focused on customer service excellence – anticipating, meeting and exceeding the customers’ expectations</li><li>Able to interpret, analyse and visualise (to team and wider business) metrics to support business goals</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and management – able to manage expectations at all levels and take pragmatic decisions</li><li>Excel at inspiring, coaching, and empowering their team to achieve excellence – able to deliver results through others</li><li>Able to influence others, negotiate and challenge – senior individuals, teams and peers</li><li>Excellent communication skills – ability to adapt to situation and audience</li><li>Able to collaborate with other IT leaders to have an impact outside of your own area</li><li>Commercially focussed – able to translate services and business goals, understands the business</li><li>Positive, flexible and with a can-do attitude at all times</li><li>Degree in systems engineering or related discipline or equivalent</li><li>MCSE an advantage</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;AgeWise, 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 include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head of IT services

Closing date for applications: 2nd January 2026Salary: £27,000Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract ending 31st of December 2026 Kickstart your publishing career in Bloomsbury’s academic and professional division, working at the heart of the production process.Bloomsbury’s academic and professional division publishes books in both print and digital formats across a range of subjects, including design, fashion, history, philosophy, music, drama, education and theology. We are looking for a production assistant to join our busy production team on a fixed term contract until 31st of December 2026. The role reports to the production manager and oversees reprints, print on demand and new-in-paperbacks across a range of backlist titles. This would be an excellent first job for someone keen to enter the book publishing industry within the production-editorial environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Project estimating, costing and scheduling</li><li>Print buying</li><li>Liaising with editorial, design, digital, sales and marketing colleagues</li><li>Overseeing external prepress and print suppliers</li><li>Managing our file archives</li><li>Providing administrative support to the team</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Proven IT skills (knowledge of Word and Excel essential)</li><li>Keen eye for detail</li><li>Editorial and/or office experience (desirable but not essential)</li></ul>&nbsp;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: Wednesdays and Thursdays.This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV&nbsp;(Word or PDF format only) and answer the application questions via the ‘Apply’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Friday 2nd of January 2026. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Learning &amp; Development - Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal &amp; IPG Skills Hub</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Ride to Work Scheme</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li><li>EAP Advice and Counselling</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing ResourcesThe 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> 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 include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Production assistant, academic & professional - fixed-term contract

Closing date for applications: 4th January 2026Salary: up to £27,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits&nbsp;We're looking for an organised, proactive and friendly PR &amp; Marketing Assistant to join DK in a hands-on administrative role that will give you experience across both PR and Marketing, working on campaigns for books across DK’s adult division.&nbsp;If you enjoy being the person who makes things happen and keeps everything on track, this could be the right next step for you.In this role, you’ll quickly become the person who keeps everything running smoothly for the PR and Marketing team.&nbsp; You’ll look after the day-to-day organisation of the department, updating systems, keeping processes on track and making sure everyone has what they need.&nbsp; You’ll also take charge of the Press Inbox for the team, responding to enquiries, passing things on to the right people and building helpful relationships along the way.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>You’ll get involved in campaigns across both publicity and marketing, whether that’s preparing press materials and marketing briefs, helping with mail-outs, or supporting influencer activity.&nbsp;</li><li>You’ll play a big part in looking after our authors too, from booking travel to organising schedules and helping to make sure their DK experience is relaxed and enjoyable.</li><li>There’s also plenty of responsibility on the administrative side: processing invoices and expenses, keeping budgets in order and generally helping the team stay on top of the details.</li><li>You’ll support with events, from sorting logistics and talking to partners to attending launches, bookshop signings and festivals. You’ll also help steer our awards submissions and work with colleagues throughout the process.&nbsp;</li><li>Above all, you’ll be a warm, reliable first point of contact for internal teams, authors, agents and external partners.</li></ul>To succeed in the role, you’ll enjoy keeping things organised and be able to stay on top of a busy workload without getting flustered. You’ll communicate clearly - over email, on the phone or in person, and feel comfortable juggling different tasks as they come your way.If you’re excited by this role, we’d love to hear from you!&nbsp; For your application to be considered, please ensure both cover letter and CV are submitted.&nbsp;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>Shopping discounts </li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*</li></ul>*Subject to certain criteria being met.And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business.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 is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.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. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Pimlico office. As this is non-negotiable, please ensure you are within a reasonable commuting distance of London before applying.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="https://www.booktradeentrysupport.org" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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