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Closing date: November 11th, 2025Reports to:&nbsp;Head of Commercial FinanceLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeDepartment: Commercial Finance&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salary range:&nbsp;£45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Study Support &nbsp;Play a key role in shaping the financial insight behind some of the UK’s most exciting books.We have an opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our Trade Division here at Bonnier Books UK. &nbsp;The role will provide pro-active financial, commercial and business advisory support and analysis to our publishing divisions. &nbsp; &nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver clear, timely management reporting, KPIs, and variance analysis to track performance against budget, forecast, and long-term plans.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, quarterly reforecasts, and rolling forecasts, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with business priorities.</li><li>Work with senior stakeholders across publishing divisions, sales, and operations to provide financial insight, challenge, and support in strategic and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Review and report on previously published book performance</li><li>Support the royalties’ team with financial analysis and reconciliations</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function.</li><li>Prepare the key monthly provision calculations on returns, stock and advances</li><li>Ensuring best practice and financial controls are followed</li><li>Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit</li></ul> &nbsp;Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>Strong track record in financial analysis, ideally within a commercial finance or FP&amp;A role.</li><li>Prior experience in publishing, media, or a similar creative industry is an advantage but not essential.</li><li>We welcome applications from those studying towards a financial qualification.</li><li>Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.</li><li>Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly and persuasively.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills required; experience with BI tools and ERP systems desirable.</li></ul> &nbsp;Company Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul>If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website.&nbsp;We look forward to hearing from you.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Senior finance analyst

Closing date for applications: 19th November 2025Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 depending on experienceReporting to: Managing directorLocation: London WC1, the role is primarily office based with some flexibilityHours:&nbsp; Full time, 9am – 5pm with occasional overtime, and weekend and evening work to attend fairs and conferences Bring your creativity and marketing skills to a leading arts magazine, promoting content, driving engagement and supporting campaigns that connect readers with exciting ideas in arts and culture.The Burlington Magazine is one of the world’s leading art publications, published without interruption since 1903. Each monthly issue is devoted to art of all ages and media, with richly illustrated articles presenting significant discoveries and fresh interpretations. A not-for-profit enterprise, our purpose is to support and promote new research. Our online archive is an unrivalled resource, and this is complemented by collaborations with major collections, writing prizes, lectures and scholarships.We are looking for a marketing and advertising executive to join our dedicated and friendly team in Bloomsbury WC1 and&nbsp;manage our social media&nbsp;and newsletter programmes and website content updates. The role also supports the commercial team in delivering marketing and subscriptions campaigns, paid social advertising, and other commercial initiatives. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage day to day content scheduling and engagement with Burlington’s social media communities</li><li>Work with marketing and readership manager, assisting with subscription campaigns, leading on books and prizes campaigns</li><li>Responsible for newsletter programme, including The Burlington Magazine, Burlington Contemporary and advertising newsletters</li><li>Manage and update adverts and content on website using the information management system (IMS) and content management system (CMS)</li></ul>Marketing &amp; readership<ul><li>Manage day to day social media content using scheduling tools</li><li>Responsible for newsletter and email marketing using Mailchimp</li><li>Create paid social advertising using Meta ads manager and analyse results</li><li>Cover the marketing and readership manager when absent as primary contact for subscription services provider, generating reports as required</li><li>Assist the marketing and readership manager and lead campaigns where appropriate</li><li>Provide social media analytics for board meetings and campaign reports</li><li>Create and manage Burlington merchandise</li><li>Arrange promotional partnerships with aligned institutions for monthly issues and support marketing and readership manager with exchange advertising arrangements</li><li>Analyse and report on results internally and to institutional partners using GA4</li><li>Maintain promotional, marketing and other related databases, as required</li></ul>Advertising &amp; partnerships<ul><li>Build and send advertising newsletters for each upcoming issue</li><li>Provide advertising rate card and answer advertising queries as required</li><li>Assist the head of partnerships with upkeep and maintenance of advertising database on Filemaker</li><li>Assist the head of partnerships with events, fairs and conferences, and attend as required</li><li>Attend client meetings, liaise with galleries as required</li></ul>Other duties<ul><li>Update adverts and content on website using IMS and CMS</li><li>Provide reception and telephone cover in the absence of the office administrator</li><li>Assist the head of commercial design and production as required, chasing up advertising copy and assist with contract publication activity</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Experience using: social media scheduling tools (e.g. Later), email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp), Meta Ads Manager and Google Analytics 4</li><li>Educated to degree level, marketing or publishing degree (or MA) preferred</li><li>Proven marketing experience</li><li>High level of proficiency in written English (to publishing standard in spelling and grammar)</li><li>An interest in art history desirable, but not essential</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</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.

The Burlington Magazine

Marketing and advertising executive

Closing date for applications: 23 November 2025Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Step behind the scenes of a publishing powerhouse, drafting and negotiating the contracts that bring bestselling stories and fresh voices 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 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.Little, Brown's identity is personified by innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. 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 doingReporting to the senior manager, contracts &amp; business affairs, the successful candidate will work across Little, Brown Book Group (LBBG), working closely with their colleagues in the LBBG contracts team providing support including:&nbsp;<ul><li>Ensure contracts are drafted and negotiated to high standards working within company policy and KPIs</li><li>Advise editorial and publishing teams on contractual elements of acquisitions</li><li>Draft and review contracts, and negotiate amendments as needed</li><li>Draft, check and amend other contractual paperwork, including addenda, novations, reversions and cancellations</li><li>Handle internal and external contract queries</li><li>Take part in IP creation projects in an advisory role</li><li>Assist in training and developing junior colleagues in the team, including potential line management</li><li>Build and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the contracts &amp; business affairs department, Little, Brown Book Group, and other relevant HUK teams</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. Who we are looking for<ul><li>Proven experience in contracts (or business affairs/legal) in the publishing, media or entertainment sectors</li><li>Advanced drafting skills</li><li>Ability to conduct effective negotiations</li><li>Thorough understanding of copyright and contract law; relevant knowledge of other intellectual property law&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;trademarks.</li><li>Advanced&nbsp;skills&nbsp;in Microsoft Office 365</li><li>Knowledge of, or aptitude for, relevant applications/systems</li><li>Commercial awareness and financial literacy</li><li>Ability to communicate and build positive working relationship with contacts at all levels&nbsp;</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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Manager, contracts & business affairs

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025Salary: £36,500 - £43,100 Help shape the future of academic publishing at Bloomsbury by working with authors and editors to build and expand a dynamic history list.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 senior commissioning editor to contribute to the growth of our Academic History list.&nbsp;Our world/global history list publishes over 40 titles a year and&nbsp;comprises of high quality and cutting-edge scholarship alongside texts and resources for students. 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&nbsp;research new product lines and markets in global and world history, as well history theory, methods and historiography</li><li>To&nbsp;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&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; 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 focussed and with the ability to develop negotiating skills</li><li>Will have knowledge and experience of relevant processes, systems and websites</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and command of English spelling and grammar</li><li>Proactive and able to take initiative</li><li>Good time management with ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Solution-focused, calm&nbsp;and able to logically solve problems under pressure</li><li>Flexible and able to work independently</li><li>Effective team working, networking and building relationships</li><li>Excellent communication (oral and written) to internal and external contacts, handling information sensitively and professionally</li><li>Strong IT skills including competency in using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel</li><li>Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationship</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a full-time, 13-month fixed-term position due to start March 2026. 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. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Thursday 13th of November 2025. 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. 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>Learning &amp; Development -&nbsp;Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal &amp; IPG Skills Hub</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 make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior commissioning editor, Global History - Bloomsbury Academic

Closing date for applications: 14 November 2025Salary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week From politics and current affairs to history and popular science, get stuck into manuscripts and support all aspects of the publication process at Headline.Launched in May 2024, Headline Press is home to thought-provoking books that challenge and inspire. Cementing Headline’s rapidly growing reputation for serious non-fiction with broad commercial appeal, the list focuses on politics and current affairs, history, smart thinking, personal development, popular science and memoir. Our mission is to publish authentic, accessible and authoritative voices, aimed at the widest possible audience. Headline is a division of Hachette, one of the largest and most diverse publishers in the world. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Reporting to the publisher and editorial director, you will be assisting the Headline press team in all aspects of the publication process – from managing the copy-editing, proof-reading and collating of proofs to maintaining the schedule.</li><li>A flexible attitude and good time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise under pressure.</li><li>Your day will involve lots of detail-oriented work, but there will also be plenty of opportunities to develop and stretch your commercial and creative muscles.</li><li>You’ll liaise directly with authors and literary agents, read submissions, attend author events, and get stuck into manuscripts and copywriting.</li><li>This is a collaborative role which will see you working closely with staff in all other departments, contributing to marketing and publicity plans and maintaining our social media presence, so you will need to be an outstanding communicator and enthusiastic team player.</li><li>This is a busy, demanding role and a chance to be an integral part of a close-knit team at an exciting new imprint.&nbsp;</li></ul> Who we are looking forFirst and foremost, we’re looking for someone who really loves books and wants to throw themselves into learning how the editorial side of publishing works. You’ll be full of creative energy, thriving on working with brilliant authors and amazing ideas. There are a few other things that will also be really important:<ul><li>You’ll be interested in the world around you – from politics and current affairs to history, popular science, memoir and personal development – with your finger on the pulse of the latest trends.</li><li>Your attention to detail will be meticulous.</li><li>You’ll be highly organised and good at time management with the ability to prioritise a high workload, manage conflicting deadlines and keep a cool head under pressure.</li><li>You’ll be a good communicator, confident in chasing other departments, freelancers and authors as necessary.</li><li>You’ll be motivated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.</li><li>You’ll know your way around Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.</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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025Salary: £33,000 - £36,000, dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week This is an exciting opportunity to join PCR, a division of the Little, Brown Book Group, and play a key role in delivering a diverse range of titles from manuscript to publication.Little, Brown's identity is personified by our innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across our thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. Little, Brown is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to join PCR, a division of the Little, Brown Book Group, and work on a huge variety of non-fiction and fiction titles across the Constable fiction, Piatkus non-fiction and Robinson lists. The position is due to start in March 2026. The PCR division combines three successful imprints at the award-winning Little, Brown Book Group. Across the Piatkus, Constable and Robinson non-fiction lists, we publish everything from popular psychology, self-help, business, personal development, health and wellbeing, parenting, history, cookery, humour, biographies, popular culture and how-to books. Across the fiction lists, we publish compelling crime fiction alongside big-name women’s fiction authors and romances. What you'll be doingReporting to the managing editor of PCR, you will deliver a wide range of fiction and often complex non-fiction titles, from handover of manuscript to publication, with expertise and autonomy.Tasks will include:<ul><li>Managing authors through the editorial process</li><li>Commissioning freelance copy-editors, proofreaders, indexers and illustrators</li><li>Clearing permissions and working on legal reads</li><li>Collating and checking proofs at each stage</li><li>Checking covers</li></ul>You will be working closely with many other in-house departments, particularly production and the wider editorial team. The position holder will ensure that allocated projects keep to schedule, budget and quality standards, and other business areas are aware of each book’s progress. Please note that this is a non-commissioning role. Who we are looking forWe are looking for candidates with a proven track record of project editing and project managing trade non-fiction and preferably fiction, who have excellent organisational skills and are great multitaskers. Meticulous copy-editing and proofreading skills are essential. You must be proactive, a good communicator and show confidence dealing with colleagues both internally and externally. 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;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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Project editor (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 7 November 2025Salary: £29,000 based in London; £26,680 based in Sheffield (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Ready to take the next step in your publishing career? Join a team championing forward-thinking fiction and non-fiction, where you'll support a vibrant list and have the chance to develop and publish your own projects.Wildfire Books is a boutique imprint of Headline Publishing Group that launched in 2016. Our aim is to publish forward-thinking, agenda-setting fiction and non-fiction that spark conversation and spread like wildfire – books, as we like to say, that have a bit of soul. The results speak for themselves: in a few short years, we’re proud to have had many Sunday Times bestsellers and our books have been nominated for the Women’s Prize, International Booker Prize, the Orwell Prize, Cundill History Prize, Hawthornden Prize, Baillie Gifford Prize, National Book Award, Carnegie Medal, Book of the Year at the Nibbies, McKitterick Prize, National Book Critics Circle, Pulitzer Prize, CWA Daggers, and more. What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their publishing career to join the Wildfire editorial team. If you are creatively minded, have a passion for reading both fiction and non-fiction and an eye for spotting new talent then we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate will provide editorial support to both the fiction and non-fiction editors/publishers at Wildfire, and will have the opportunity to manage their own editorial projects, including complete ownership of selected authors, alongside assisting with the day to day running of the list. You will be expected to read and report on manuscripts, lead the systems and processes that go into producing the book, brief freelancers and liaise with authors and agents.&nbsp;There will also be scope to acquire and publish your own titles for the Wildfire list, and you’ll be able to get involved in our vibrant intellectual property (IP) development programme, generating and developing your own ideas, using a detailed understanding of the market. It’s a busy, demanding, but most of all rewarding, second-step role in editorial. At least, that’s what the last person who had the role before says: &nbsp;“Wildfire is a great launchpad for the next step in your publishing career. We cover a lot of ground in terms of the genres we publish, and you’re guaranteed lots of diverse experience, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills very quickly. If you’re a dynamic personality, looking to start building your own list - this is the perfect job for you.” Areen Ali (now senior commissioning editor)&nbsp; Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone who has publishing experience in an editorial function and with a passion for both fiction and non-fiction. You must be a self-starter with a meticulous eye for detail and excellent organisation and problem-solving skills. You will be able to communicate well and build positive working relationships with contacts at all levels, and work collaboratively as part of a team. You will have strong copy-writing skills and be a confident presenter. You will be a key member of the Wildfire editorial team, a place where having an entrepreneurial mindset and a confident vision to deliver sales success is championed. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an awareness of emerging trends in fiction and non-fiction, will have a flair for IP development, and strive to put the consumer at the heart of everything they do.&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> 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.

Assistant editor

Closing date for applications: 13 November 2025Salary: £55,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Lead a dynamic publicity team to deliver innovative campaigns that champion both established and emerging authors and books.&nbsp;Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and inspire readers and listeners everywhere. Across the three strands of our publishing -&nbsp;Octopus Colour, Octopus Wellbeing, and Octopus Voices - we publish a wide range of books from award-winning cookbooks and wellness titles to ground-breaking thought leadership and beautiful illustrated editions across interiors, gardening, fashion, music and lifestyle, as well as as a select list of fiction. Octopus is a dynamic, supportive and creative environment where ideas flourish and collaboration is key. Octopus 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 doingAs publicity director at Octopus you will lead, inspire and develop a high-performing publicity team, managing a team of four publicists.&nbsp; You'll both oversee and execute strategic, creative publicity campaigns that drive awareness and sales. You will take the lead on some of Octopus' key authors and brands, working closely with the communications &amp; brand director to ensure continued coverage that translates to growth in sales. The person in this role will be able to manage budgets effectively, ensuring impressive return on investment and encouraging a strong financial understanding within the team.You will be both highly organised and someone who consistently drives innovation, spotting new trends and opportunities to engage the media and ultimately reach readers in fresh, engaging ways.&nbsp;You will already have outstanding relationships within the media, and will continue to build and nurture these as well as with authors, agents, and colleagues across Hachette UK and internationally. The publicity director will play an important role in key meetings and collaborate across the business, particularly with marketing, sales, and editorial. Who we are looking forWe are seeking a publicity director that wants to create and oversee campaigns that truly make a mark, representing both firmly established and up-and-coming voices and brands in publishing.&nbsp;We're looking for someone with a proven track record in leading impactful publicity campaigns in publishing (or a related creative industry), with experience managing and motivating teams to deliver outstanding results. Our ideal candidate will have strong media contacts and excellent relationships with event producers, booksellers and festival organisers, and the ability to open new doors. The role is perfect for a strategic thinker with commercial awareness and creative flair, with proven communication, negotiation and organisational skills, and who is confident managing budgets and prioritising and allocating resources effectively.&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> 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.

Publicity director

Salary: £36,000-45,000 per annum&nbsp; Ready to front videos that millions trust? Join Which? as our Senior Presenter/Producer and lead the scripting, presenting, and production of standout video and audio that informs, protects, and empowers consumers.The purpose of this role is to take a central role in scripting, presenting and producing high-quality video and audio content for&nbsp;<a href="http://which.co.uk" target="_blank">Which.co.uk</a>, our social media channels, and additional Which? products and services.&nbsp;This position involves working with colleagues across the organisation to plan productions while also devising and presenting engaging content for multiple platforms.The successful candidate will also take a leading role within the Video and Audio team, contributing to the development of video and audio quality and standards across the business.&nbsp;Check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://players.brightcove.net/76056143001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6384146180112" target="_blank">video here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Independently devise, produce, script, record, edit, and present viral and engaging video and audio content for all Which? channels, leading on all aspects of the production schedule.</li><li>Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities for video and audio content across the business, establishing new formats and styles aligned with the video and audio strategy.</li><li>Manage and coordinate the sign-off process for all produced content, ensuring correct procedures are followed and communicated clearly to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Provide training for colleagues on best practice video and audio presentation.</li><li>Travel occasionally, domestically and internationally, to assist with content production and cover events on location.</li></ul> &nbsp;About you:<ul><li>A confident presenter with an approachable, friendly style</li><li>A creative thinker who is always looking for new ideas and new ways of telling a story</li><li>Expert scriptwriting with the ability to engage and grow online audiences; strong production management skills; evidence of storytelling ability through creative writing; application of SEO strategies to video content; ability to direct simple video shoots; ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.</li><li>Team player with a positive attitude that establishes good working relationships and responds to needs as they arise.</li><li>A well-rounded understanding of video production and social media and how it is used by publishers and competitors throughout the industry.</li><li>Basic knowledge and insight of podcast and audio industry and audio production.</li></ul> &nbsp;The interview process for this role involves:<ul><li>1x remote interview (approx 45 mins) with a pre-task of candidate filming themselves presenting a pre-prepared script provided by Which? ahead of the interview.</li></ul> &nbsp;BenefitsThis role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (Tuesday is London office day) , 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a fantastic pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this.&nbsp;We also have these benefits for you to consider:&nbsp;<ul><li>35 hour working week</li><li>Generous 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays &amp; Option to buy additional days</li><li>Excellent pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service.)</li><li>Discount site Pluxee which offers large %% off every day shopping and holidays</li><li>Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance)</li><li>Healthcare insurance &amp; Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months)</li><li>A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary</li><li>Free access to Which? member content and&nbsp;free access to Which? money &amp; legal helplines</li><li>Free wills for all Which? employees, plus, partners of employees can make their will at cost price.</li><li>Work from (almost) anywhere” for 4 weeks of the year policy</li></ul> &nbsp;About Which?We promote a great work-life balance (all our roles are now hybrid), offering flexible working options in addition to a full time working week (35 hours) e.g. part time or job shares where possible.&nbsp;If you wish to discuss any of these options, please contact the Resourcing team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@which.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@which.co.uk</a>Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. You can find out more about what we do, our people and culture as well as hints and tips on how to complete your application on&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.which.co.uk/homepage" target="_blank">our Careers site</a>.At Which? we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We are proud that we are in the ‘Top 25 Inclusive Employers’ List and currently ranking 3rd.&nbsp;We want to receive applications from everyone. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand and create a positive impact for consumers.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post), email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@which.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@which.co.uk</a>. Find out more about the Disability Confident Interview Scheme&nbsp;<a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/jzd2CoQ4AtvlXA8IzhncpT5iM?domain=careers.which.co.uk" target="_blank">here</a>.Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received, although we hope it will be open for a minimum of 7 days (dependant on the number of applications). If the advert appears closed, you are welcome to reach out to Linda Williams at <a href="mailto:linda.williams@which.co.uk" target="_blank">linda.williams@which.co.uk</a> who will assist you.

Which?

Senior presenter / producer (fixed-term 12 months)

Closing date: 18th November 2025Salary range: £25,300 - £28,500Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours This role is ideal for professionals with strong project management skills, attention to detail, and an interest in the publishing world.Intellect is an independent academic publisher for scholars and practitioners teaching and researching in the arts, media and creative industries. Best known for our work in the visual and performing arts, we provide publishing services in many subject areas, backed by almost 40 years of steady growth, and a reputation for excellence in design and production.We are currently looking for a marketing &amp; events coordinator to assist in planning our attendance at events, mainly academic conferences, but also book launches and author talks. You'll work closely with marketing, sales, editorial, and external partners to ensure every event runs smoothly and reflects Intellect’s reputation. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that blends administration, creativity, and logistics. It offers a great entry point into publisher operations, connecting marketing, editorial, sales, and author relations. Responsibilities<ul><li>Conference management: support the team leader (global head of marketing &amp; sales) in planning and organising event attendance –&nbsp;online and in-person</li><li>Attending conferences (approximately 6 a year, depending on business needs)</li><li>Oversee administrative tasks in conjunction with the global head of marketing &amp; sales: booking venues, liaising with suppliers, tracking budgets, and preparing post-event reports</li><li>Supporting the business and the team’s marketing and sales objectives</li><li>Marketing a portfolio of products, to be determined by the team leader</li><li>Coordinate with the team leader, the design team, or external vendors, creating promotional materials and digital assets (e.g., invitations, banners, signage)</li><li>Multitask effectively, communicate with stakeholders (authors, academic staff, vendors), and ensure deadlines are met with meticulous attention to detail.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Highly organised with excellent communication skills –&nbsp;responsive to internal and external stakeholders</li><li>A great communicator who enjoys customer facing situations and interactions</li><li>The successful applicant would ideally have experience working with key stakeholders: academics, librarians and educational institutions</li><li>Exceptional organisational and administrative abilities, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of tasks</li><li>Strong negotiation skills</li><li>People person</li><li>Willing to travel 6 times a year</li><li>Willing to work outside of your usual hours and be flexible during events and periods of travel</li><li>Logistics / shipping</li><li>Proven experience in event coordination or event planning, even in adjacent roles or industries</li><li>General marketing and sales skills</li><li>A strong understanding of branding and developing brand equity</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); familiarity with tools such as Canva or basic design software is beneficial</li><li>Ability to keep calm under pressure, tackle multiple tasks, and maintain a professional, customer‑service mindset.</li></ul> BenefitsOur staff enjoy a very supportive working culture and job fulfilment, and we are committed to a healthy work/life balance.Benefits include:<ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Generous annual leave, 25 days (inc Christmas and your birthday) plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributory pension</li><li>Childcare voucher scheme where applicable</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Interest-free company loan</li></ul> We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, genders, abilities and ethnicities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re happy to discuss how we can best support you. Please let us know your needs when you apply or reach out to Ria Baker on <a href="mailto:ria@intellectbooks.com" target="_blank">ria@intellectbooks.com</a>&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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