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Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025Salary: £32,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Bring your digital marketing experience to a fast-paced publishing division behind bestselling books, where you'll oversee digital strategy while leading exciting and impactful marketing campaigns.&nbsp;The John Murray Group, which encompasses John Murray Press, Quercus and John Murray Specialist, is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK, with imprints that encompass a range of bestselling, pioneering and prize-winning publishing. From exciting debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, history and thought-provoking non-fiction, we are home to bestselling fiction brands such as Mick Herron, Elly Griffiths and Beth O'Leary and the biggest names in non-fiction including David Attenborough, Trevor Noah and Miriam Margolyes. We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious, and excited about discovering and nurturing new voices that can shape and shake our world. John Murray Press 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 doingReporting to the senior marketing manager for Literary &amp; Non-Fiction publishing, the successful candidate will oversee the digital strategy for John Murray and Quercus, including our PPC and Amazon advertising, alongside your own allocation of exciting book marketing campaigns.You’ll join the division at a hugely exciting time for the John Murray Group, creating impactful campaigns across an exciting list of non-fiction books, working with authors to harness their online platforms for book sales. You’ll be responsible for running successful and strategic digital campaigns for our biggest brands, playing a leading role in our organic social media and eBook promotion strategies, and deliver multi-platform seasonal campaigns for Summer Reading and Christmas Gifting. Who we are looking for<ul><li>You’ll succeed in this role if you are excited about the idea of connecting books with readers and have excellent experience in digital marketing.</li><li>You’ll be an expert in digital advertising across all major platforms including Amazon, Google, Meta, Twitter and TikTok, and have a strategic and analytical mindset.</li><li>You’ll be a strong relationship builder, able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and a confident communicator over email and in person.</li><li>You might be described as data-obsessed!</li><li>We welcome applications from people within the publishing industry, but this is by no means essential. Most importantly, you will have a passion for the books you’ll be working on and proven experience in digital marketing.</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Digital marketing manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 21 September 2025Salary: Salary £28,000 (28 hours) / £35,000 FTEContract: The role is part-time for 4 days per week and a 12-month fixed-term position starting December 2025 Help shape the future of academic publishing by building and expanding a dynamic philosophy list that highlights both traditional thought and emerging ideas.Bloomsbury is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, professional and academic publishing. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced commissioning editor to contribute to the growth of our Academic Philosophy list.&nbsp;Our list publishes over 100 titles a year and&nbsp;comprises&nbsp;of high quality and cutting-edge scholarship alongside texts and resources for students.&nbsp;We publish philosophical traditions from around the world and cater to an&nbsp;audience engaging critically with contemporary thought. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of editors and play a part in the expansion of our publishing programme.&nbsp;The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices. Responsibilities<ul><li>To research new product lines and markets in Ancient and Renaissance philosophy; Ethics and Applied Ethics; Italian philosophy</li><li>To identify, manage and secure new book resources for researchers and students</li><li>Work with authors, volume editors and series editors to ensure a high standard of author care</li><li>Work closely with editorial, marketing, sales, production and digital teams</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A growth mind-set, always seeking opportunities to expand and improve</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise</li><li>Results-oriented and commercially focused and with the ability to develop negotiating skills</li><li>Proven ability to work positively and collaboratively with colleagues, internal stakeholders</li><li>Handles and communicates information sensitively and professionally</li><li>Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationships</li><li>Some direct experience of commissioning and managing book projects</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is part-time for 4 days per week and a 12-month fixed-term position starting December 2025. The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesdays and Thursdays.Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to human resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘Apply’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Sunday 21st September. 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 -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources 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

Commissioning editor

Closing date: 5th October 2025 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 provide the full course fee for a talented writer of colour with limited financial means to study on our three-month online <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-ya-and-children&amp;apos;s-fiction-three-months-1025" target="_blank">Writing YA &amp; Children's Fiction course</a> led by award-winning author Catherine Johnson. The course will run from 20 October 2025 to 16 February 2026.This scholarship is part of the <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-writers-programme" target="_blank">Breakthrough Writers’ Programme</a>, our outreach programme which offers opportunities to under-represented writers.&nbsp;We aim to promote diversity in our student groups and to enable talented writers to join our courses whom we might not otherwise have heard from. ELIGIBILITY<ul><li>The scholarship is open to writers of colour over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.</li><li>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; Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Asian; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; any other mixed background from more than one group; or any other background by which you identify as a person of colour.</li></ul></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. TERMS &amp; 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> READY TO APPLY?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. 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.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.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 5 October, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 9 October.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date for applications: 19 September 2025Salary: £30,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Take the next step in your HR career by joining a collaborative team at the heart of a publishing powerhouse, supporting the divisions that bring award-winning books to life.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business. It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doingAs HR officer for Hachette UK, you will work closely with the HR business partners, HR &amp; reward officer and HR assistants to drive and deliver the HR team's aims and objectives. You will support all of the publishing divisions, including adult trade, non-trade as well as group functions. You will be responsible for supporting a wide range of HR projects that meet business objectives and will work closely with employees and managers in providing guidance and advice on any informal and formal employee relations issues. We’re looking for a proactive and curious HR officer who is able to multi-task and enjoys working in a collaborative team! Who we are looking forPersonal attributes/skills<ul><li>Ability to balance the needs of the business with the needs of the employee</li><li>Commercially minded</li><li>Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a demanding environment</li><li>Ability to prioritise and handle ever changing and conflicting workload priorities</li><li>Ability to think innovatively and generate ideas and solutions offering a range of options</li><li>Ability to deal with sensitive issues and to maintain confidentiality at all times</li><li>High level of initiative and autonomy, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>The ability to build positive relationships with staff at all levels</li><li>Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate in a logical way, to listen and to clearly present information to others</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Accurate and exacting standards</li><li>High level of resilience with the ability to read people and adapt approach accordingly</li><li>A self-starter</li><li>Team player with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude</li><li>Takes pride in providing first-class customer service to managers across our business</li><li>Tactful, diplomatic and approachable</li></ul>Experience/knowledge<ul><li>Good experience in HR within large business environments is an advantage</li><li>Proven experience of having managed parental leave, sickness absence and informal employee relations cases from start to finish</li><li>Understanding of human resources practice and a good grasp of employment law</li><li>High level of competency in the use of MS Office packages</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

HR officer

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025Salary: £27,000 (+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. Kickstart your publishing career by providing essential administrative support and helping to manage the contracts that bring bestselling books to life.The contracts and business affairs department powers the creative success of Hachette UK’s publishing divisions through technical expertise and sound commercial partnership. We engage with authors, editors, agents, and marketing teams at all stages of a book’s lifecycle, from pre-acquisition through to production, promotion, publication and beyond. The department comprises a team of 20 who handle approximately 3,500 contractual paperwork requests per annum, which include a wide variety of contracts. We are looking for a contracts assistant who will assist the Orion and Hachette Children’s Group contracts team.&nbsp;&nbsp;At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here.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 and Orion are divisions of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingThis is an entry-level role reporting to the manager, contracts &amp; business affairs (Orion). The successful candidate will work closely with their colleagues in the Orion and Hachette Children’s Group contracts team and the wider publishing teams assisting with a number of vital functions:&nbsp;<ul><li>Process contract and paperwork requests, updating contracts log and ensuring all queries are allocated within the team</li><li>Ensure/assist the operations executive so that finalised contracts are processed, including arranging for signatures and updating the Biblio publishing database</li><li>Manage reversion requests, providing information and guidance to editors, draft reversion letters and update Biblio and other databases</li><li>Provide departmental administrative support in relation to the contracts process as required, e.g. due to staff absence</li><li>Draft and/or check contractual paperwork, under supervision and guidance of line manager</li><li>Handle permissions requests and ensure they are processed in a timely manner</li></ul>The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.&nbsp; Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone with:<ul><li>Meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Excellent organisation and administrative skills including time management</li><li>Computer literacy – good skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint</li><li>Knowledge of, or aptitude for, relevant applications/systems, e.g. Biblio</li><li>Ability to communicate well and build positive working relationship with contacts at all levels</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>Ability to proof-read accurately</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and proactively as part of a team</li><li>Ability to learn and work quickly</li><li>Interest in the publishing industry</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Contracts assistant

Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pmSalary: £30,000-£35,000Duration: 12 monthsStart date: March 2026Assessment day: 3rd DecemberHybrid working pattern: blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Specifically aimed towards those who are switching from another career and into publishing, these two internships based in Hachette UK's Sheffield are incredible opportunities to enter the industry in either Sales or Rights and Audio.Hachette UK is the UK’s second-largest book publishing group, on a mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. The company is made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. Hachette UK is also the market leader in e-books and publishes a range of bestsellers in audio format - which is now the fastest growing part of its business.These internships are&nbsp;designed for people at looking to switch to publishing from another industry or career path. You'll gain hands on experience, work with bestselling authors and major titles, and learn about the publishing from beginning to end. &nbsp;Rights &amp; AudioIn this role you’ll learn the ins and outs of Rights and Audio.In the Rights department, you’ll learn to produce material sales, liaise with our editorial team, and provide admin support to the whole team in selling a wide range of rights.In the Audio department, you’ll be taught the whole range of skills from audio editorial, casting to much more!Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, market Knowledge, Personal Organisation, Adaptability, Negotiation, Flexible, Adaptable and Positive. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. &nbsp;SalesIn this role you’ll learn to run publishing sales report, prep for acquisition meetings, support key account managers and relevant retailers. &nbsp;You’ll also help with sales queries from internal departments and other admin support as required.Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Negotiation, Flexible, Adaptable and Positive. &nbsp;You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. &nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Genuine interest in developing a career in publishing.</li><li>Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks (a willingness to learn).</li><li>Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills, Office 365.</li><li>Understanding and connection with Hachette UK’s mission, pillars and values.</li><li>A passion/interest in books and our different authors and list an advantage (not a criteria)&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;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 answer the following application questions below in one document (applications without answers 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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> Application questions<ol><li>What would you like to learn from this traineeship at Hachette and how would you use this opportunity to further your career goals? (up to 300 words)</li><li>What would be your dream book to work on and why? It can be a book that has already been published or a story or voice you’d like to see on bookshelves (up to 300 words)</li><li>Tell us about the media you consume and where you see book coverage. Is there a book that you feel you have seen everywhere recently? (up to 300 words)</li></ol> &nbsp;Note on AI: Because we’re keen to hear your genuine voice and ideas, please refrain from using AI tools to write your application. Our team will be monitoring applications for AI usage during the review process.This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Hachette UK sales, rights & audio internships, Sheffield (career switchers)

Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000 (entry-level) and £30,000-£35,000 (career switchers)Duration: 12 monthsStart date: March 2026Assessment day: 2nd December (entry-level) and 4th December (career switchers)Hybrid working pattern: blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week &nbsp;Ready to launch your career in publishing? Hachette UK is looking for passionate and curious individuals for 11 internships across editorial, publicity, marketing and communications.Hachette UK is the UK’s second-largest book publishing group, on a mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. The company is made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. Hachette UK has published some of the world’s most successful authors, including Candice Carty-Williams, Colson Whitehead, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Ian Rankin, Akala and Malala Yousafzai.These internships are&nbsp;designed for people at entry-level, or those looking to switch industries. You'll gain hands on experience, work with bestselling authors and major titles, and learn about the publishing from beginning to end. &nbsp;Marketing, publicity and communicationsIn this role, you’ll help the team seek as many new opportunities to reach readers as possible. You will assist on a wide variety of administrative tasks and campaigns (creatively and logistically), as well as playing a key role in processes such an influencer outreach programme and data analysis.Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Copy-writing aptitude, Eye for detail, Problem solving, Social media savvy, Time management and prioritisation skills, Market focused. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further.&nbsp; EditorialIn this role, you have the opportunity to develop a wide range of editorial and organisational skills and build market knowledge, while working with both editors and designers to gain a solid understanding of acquiring and developing books.Key skills in this area: Eye for detail, personal organisation, customer-focused, excellent standard of written and spoken English, customer focused, adaptability, problem solving. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further.&nbsp; What we're looking for<ul><li>Genuine interest in forging a career in publishing.</li><li>Passion for Hachette UK’s values and publishing divisions.</li><li>Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks.</li><li>Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills.</li></ul> &nbsp;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 answer the application questions below in one document (applications without answers 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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> Application questions<ul><li>What would you like to learn from this traineeship at Hachette and how would you use this opportunity to further your career goals? (up to 300 words)</li><li>What would be your dream book to work on and why? It can be a book that has already been published or a story or voice you’d like to see on bookshelves (up to 300 words)</li><li>Tell us about the media you consume and where you see book coverage. Is there a book that you feel you have seen everywhere recently? (up to 300 words)</li></ul>&nbsp;Note on AI: Because we’re keen to hear your genuine voice and ideas, please refrain from using AI tools to write your application. Our team will be monitoring applications for AI usage during the review process.This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Hachette UK internships, London (entry-level and career switchers)

Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000Duration: 12 monthsStart date: March 2026Assessment day: 2nd DecemberHybrid working pattern: blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Launch your publishing career with this 12-month internship working in marketing with leading divisions Quercus Books and John Murray Press, based in Hachette UK's Sheffield officeHachette UK is the UK’s second-largest book publishing group, on a mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. The company is made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. Hachette UK has published some of the world’s most successful authors, including Candice Carty-Williams, Colson Whitehead, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Ian Rankin, Akala and Malala Yousafzai. Many of Hachette UK’s books have also been adapted into major TV and film productions, such as Bridgerton, Heartstopper, Killing Eve, Twilight, The Witcher, and The Queen’s Gambit, to name just a few.This internship is aimed towards individuals at entry-level in their careers. If you are you looking at moving into publishing from another career, don't miss our <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/hachette-uk-rights-sales-internships-sheffield-36585" target="_blank">rights and sales internships</a> aimed towards career switchers and based in Sheffield.In this role, you’ll help the team seek as many new opportunities to reach readers as possible. You will assist on a wide variety of administrative tasks and campaigns (creatively and logistically), as well as playing a key role in processes such an influencer outreach programme and data analysis.Key skills in this area include: Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Copy-writing aptitude, Eye for detail, Problem solving, Social media savvy, Time management and prioritisation skills, Market focused. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. What we're looking for<ul><li>Genuine interest in forging a career in publishing.</li><li>Passion for Hachette UK’s values and publishing divisions.</li><li>Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks.</li><li>Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills.</li></ul> &nbsp;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 answer the following application questions below in one document (applications without answers 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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> Application questions<ol><li>What would you like to learn from this traineeship at Hachette and how would you use this opportunity to further your career goals? (up to 300 words)</li><li>What would be your dream book to work on and why? It can be a book that has already been published or a story or voice you’d like to see on bookshelves (up to 300 words)</li><li>Tell us about the media you consume and where you see book coverage. Is there a book that you feel you have seen everywhere recently? (up to 300 words)</li></ol> &nbsp;Note on AI: Because we’re keen to hear your genuine voice and ideas, please refrain from using AI tools to write your application. Our team will be monitoring applications for AI usage during the review process.This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Hachette UK marketing internship, Sheffield (entry-level)

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2025Salary: £40,000 - £49,000 depending on skills and experience Bring your accounting skills to a leading independent publisher and support key financial operations, forecasting, and audits as part of a dynamic team.This role sits within the financial operations team, located at Bloomsbury’s Head Office in Bedford Square, London. The role will report into the finance manager. This is an opportunity to support the ongoing finance transformation and implementation of a robust controls framework. Responsibilities<ul><li>Preparing balance sheet reconciliations to support month-end processes</li><li>Posting month-end entries, with a primary focus on Overhead Costs, while also supporting Fixed Assets and other ad hoc tasks</li><li>Preparing and posting intercompany entries at Group level for month-end</li><li>Producing monthly overhead reports</li><li>Assisting with quarterly forecasting for designated areas</li><li>Providing month-end reporting, commentary, and variance analysis against forecast</li><li>Contributing to the enhancement of the Controls Framework – identifying controls within the Opex team, assisting the Finance Manager, and documenting processes as required</li><li>Supporting external audit processes</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Exam qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT)</li><li>Experience of working as a management accountant in a large or compliance finance function</li><li>Ability to deal with complex accounting and make improvements to month end processes</li><li>Good communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to present financial information in a manner that can be understood by all recipients</li><li>Fast and accurate with attention to detail</li><li>Proactive and motivated, able to show initiative and work independently</li><li>Strong technical, analytical and judgement skills</li><li>Ability to be flexible and work across a divisional matrix structure</li><li>Problem solver with a track record of undertaking and delivering projects</li><li>MS Excel (strong)</li><li>Financial systems – (Access Dimensions preferred)</li><li>Focal Point (preferred)</li><li>Biblio (preferred)</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position. The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based. Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV&nbsp;and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘Apply’ button, detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by&nbsp;30th&nbsp;September 2025. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. 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 –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources. Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredPlease state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Management accountant, finance

Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025Salary: Starting from £27,000, depending on experience&nbsp; Break into publishing with this entry-level role! Join a leading literary agency and gain hands-on experience supporting bestselling authors and top literary agents.RCW is a leading UK literary agency based in London, representing a globally acclaimed list of bestselling and award-winning clients across every genre, from Zadie Smith and Kazuo Ishiguro to Holly Jackson and Julia Donaldson. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a proactive, highly organised assistant to join our team. This is a fast-paced, detail-focused role supporting two directors, Jon Wood and Claire Wilson, as well as a primary agent, Eleanor Birne, and working on a wide range of authors—from children’s and YA bestsellers Katherine Rundell and Alice Oseman, to crime and thriller giants Ian Rankin and Steve Cavanagh, as well as celebrated literary fiction voices such as Louise Kennedy and Róisín O’Donnell.&nbsp;We are offering an entry-level role ideal for someone who is excited by the challenge of working for a busy office, quick to learn, adaptable, and highly organised. With lists covering commercial and literary fiction, adult and children’s books, YA, non-fiction, and literary estates, this position is a unique chance to gain broad exposure across the publishing world. You might be a recent graduate, or someone who’s long been passionate about books and looking for your first opportunity in the industry. Full training and handover will be provided. The assistant will work alongside an associate and another support staff member. Previous office experience is preferable and the ability to work well in a team is essential.&nbsp; Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Anticipating needs and streamlining workflow across the agency</li><li>Negotiating deals for audio rights, speaking engagements, permissions and journalistic assignments and drawing up letters of agreement meticulously</li><li>Contracts: managing all administrative aspects of the contractual process (deal memos, DocuSign, Bradbury Phillips). Reviewing contracts in cases where the publishers draft, liaising with the manager</li><li>Accounts: responding to author queries, invoicing, chasing overdue payments, drafting correspondence, collating annual budget</li><li>Foreign rights: liaising with foreign rights team and co-agents (film and US) providing manuscripts, proofs, blurbs and author information. Filling in quote sheets with news and reviews</li><li>Updating the agency’s website’s client page, and the individual client biographies, as well as providing content for the agency’s Instagram page</li><li>Diary management: planning book fair schedules and trips, organising meetings with editors and clients, managing the publication schedule</li><li>Smooth running and organisation of agent’s office, including file management, handling author approvals, drafting catalogue and managing requests</li><li>Submissions and reading: organising submissions inboxes and providing editorial notes on manuscripts</li><li>Events: organising book fair and Christmas parties (with front desk), setting up, hosting, helping with any other company events or parties (DRF, salons, Anniversaries etc.) Attending book launches and prize ceremonies</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills</li><li>Dynamic, positive approach</li><li>Analytical skills and a keen eye for detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure in order to meet deadlines and adapt to the demands of the role</li><li>Ability to prioritise and time manage tasks</li><li>Good IT skills (Excel/MS Office/PowerPoint)</li><li>Confidence working in a small team and with a wide range of clients and industry colleagues</li><li>A passion for reading</li></ul> Compensation and benefits<ul><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement</li><li>Paid time off: 23 paid holiday days + bank holidays; agency closed between Christmas and New Year; summer hours with early finish on Fridays from 9am-1pm&nbsp;</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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