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Closing date for applications: Thursday 5th December at 11.59pmSalary: £16,500 for 3 days a week (£27,500 full-time equivalent) plus benefits&nbsp;Are you detail-oriented, organised, and eager to support a talented design team? Quadrille are looking for a Publishing Coordinator to join on a part-time basis. This job share role, working three days a week, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative process.Quadrille is a global, award-winning food and lifestyle publisher.&nbsp; We believe in the transformative power of books – our mission is to enrich readers’ lives, ignite creativity and spark conversations.&nbsp; Our emphasis is on high-quality illustrated books with integrity and longevity. Home to experts, household names and bright new talent in everything from cookery to craft, lifestyle and gift, we combine cutting-edge design with inspiring content for audiences around the world.&nbsp;Reporting to the Design Manager, as Publishing Coordinator within our Design team, you'll play a key role in managing and updating digital design content, handling administrative tasks, and supporting the creative process. You’ll be sharing this role with another Publishing Coordinator who also works 3 days a week, so being collaborative and a team player is essential for this role.&nbsp;Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Updating and maintaining design content in Firebrand</li><li>Uploading design content for Amazon</li><li>Coding all design/photography/illustration invoices and keeping tracks of costs</li><li>Sending out author/agent copies and foreign editions</li><li>Linking hi-res images and making final PDFs for Firebrand and Amazon</li><li>Downloading and uploading files from repro, creating any images needed for eBooks, and batching JPEGs for Publicity and creating contact sheets</li><li>Creating cover assets for all books</li><li>Other ad hoc administrative duties to support the wider team.</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll bring:<ul><li>Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive and flexible approach to supporting various administrative duties</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li><li>An interest in the books Quadrille works with and the publishing industry more widely</li><li>A familiarity with design tools and software, such as Firebrand and Adobe Creative Suite, is not essential but would be an advantage</li></ul>&nbsp;Disability ConfidentIf you have opted into our disability confident scheme, below is the minimum criteria you must meet to be considered for our interview scheme. Please note, there may be occasions where the volume of applicants means we can’t take all eligible candidates to interview.Essential criteria:<ul><li>Demonstrable interest in Publishing and in the books Quadrille publishes</li><li>Proven written ability showcased through your application</li><li>Experience/ Knowledge of MS Office Excel/Word/ Outlook</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of managing multiple stakeholders at varying seniorities</li><li>Demonstrable communication skills</li></ul>&nbsp;Application instructionsPlease apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Thursday 5th December 2024.Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be between 500 and 1000 words.Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Publishing coordinator, Quadrille (Design)

Closing date:&nbsp;Thursday 2nd January at 5pmDuration:&nbsp;12 monthsStart date: March 2024&nbsp;Are you a freelancer working in publishing looking to access professional development and thrive in your career? Unlock your potential through mentoring, training and networking opportunities in this exciting programme.Creative Access is working with 12 publishing houses to provide access to our <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/thrive-programme/" target="_blank">Thrive: Development Programme</a> for freelance professionals working within the publishing industry who are at mid-level in their careers.Bloomsbury Publishing, Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessments, Canongate, DK, Faber, Hachette UK, HarperCollins, Pearson, Penguin Random House, Profile Books, Sage Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster have all committed to funding places on the Thrive programme in recognition that despite being an essential and growing part of the publishing workforce, freelancers are often not being sufficiently supported with their professional development. This is exacerbated for those from communities which are traditionally under-represented in the sector.This partnership aims to address these issues by offering 18 funded places on Creative Access’s year-long professional development programme for mid-level talent, which has been specifically created for, and by, people who are historically under-represented in the creative sector.&nbsp;About the programmeThe Thrive: Development Programme is an outstanding programme of leadership training, networking and support for individuals at mid-level career stage (c.3-8 years of experience)working in the creative industries.The year-long programme will commence in March 2024 and includes:<ul><li>Training in areas including developing your leadership presence, navigating a successful freelance career, confidence &amp; presence, managing yourself and others, and understanding organisational and freelance finances</li><li>Mentoring from a senior professional in your desired career field for 6 months&nbsp;</li><li>Networking events specifically targeted at mid-level career stage and an exclusive publishing networking event with representatives from our partner publishing houses</li><li>Free / discounted tickets from partner companies to attend conferences, training courses and cultural events  &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Participants can expect to increase influence, develop new skills for career progression and have increased confidence to advocate for equal access to training, pay rises and promotions. You’ll also be able to build contacts and working relationships across sectors and take strides to achieve career objectives.The programme is open to freelancers working across the UK, with opportunities to attend training either online or in person. &nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity is designed for those who:<ul><li>Are currently freelancing, and have been for at least 6 months</li><li>Work within the publishing sector and identify as being at mid-level in their career (c.3-8 years of experience)</li><li>Have had some experience of coordinating or managing projects</li><li>Are interested in developing new skills to help progress their career</li><li>Want to connect with a group of like-minded individuals with similar goals</li><li>Identify as being from an under-represented group in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people,&nbsp;those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning&nbsp;and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>You must be a freelance professional working in any role within the publishing sector</li><li>After clicking the 'Apply' button, you will be directed to the&nbsp;application&nbsp;form</li><li>Please answer the questions and upload an up to date CV. Within your CV, please specify whether you have worked with any of the publishing houses listed below during your career:<ul><li>Bloomsbury Publishing</li><li>Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessments</li><li>Canongate</li><li>DK</li><li>Faber</li><li>Hachette UK</li><li>HarperCollins</li><li>Pearson</li><li>Penguin Random House</li><li>Profile Books</li><li>Sage Publishing</li><li>Simon &amp; Schuster</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;If you require any access support while completing the application form or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> to discuss further.&nbsp;&nbsp;Questions?For any queries or for further information, please contact <a href="mailto:programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">programmes@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>

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