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Closing date: 26th September 2024Salary: £27,500 plus bonus and benefits.&nbsp;Do you like to recommend the best new books to everyone you know?Would you like to work with the team which publishes Zadie Smith, Richard Osman, Dolly Alderton, Ben Macintyre, Dr Rangan Chatterjee and Barack and Michelle Obama? We are looking to hire a new Communications Assistant, with a marketing focus, on a permanent basis.Penguin General is one of our publishing divisions that make up Penguin Random House UK. There are five imprints at Penguin General: Fig Tree, Hamish Hamilton, Penguin Life, Viking and Sandycove. The latter is based in Dublin.&nbsp;General is made up of extremely talented colleagues, who set a high bar in terms of quality of output, who take pride in their work and strive for both individual and collective success. We publish a diverse range of books from prize-winning novelists and bestselling authors like Bernardine Evaristo, Ali Smith, Richard Osman, Zadie Smith, Meera Sodha, Elif Shafak, Barack Obama, and in genres that span literary fiction, politics, lifestyle, business, history, crime, and popular fiction.As Communications Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the marketing team to facilitate the smooth running of the department. You will also be flexibly involved in supporting campaign handlers by creating proofs and assets, and working with bloggers to generate reader buzz.&nbsp;What you'll do<ul><li>Administration and budget support: managing NetGalley title uploads, approvals, and data analysis, researching and coordinating influencer campaigns, and compiling and submitting early materials for The Bookseller monthly submissions.</li><li>Presentation and meeting coordination: creating slides, preparing materials, booking rooms, and managing agenda items.</li><li>Content and asset creation: overseeing the bi-annual catalogue creation, developing proofs for books and creating social media and A+ assets.</li></ul>Plus, much more!&nbsp;What you’ll bringYou do not need to have previous publishing experience to excel in this role. However, you’ll be working directly with colleagues right across the business - including in sales, editorial, and design, as well as media agencies, authors, and freelancers - so you’ll need to have excellent communication skills to effectively support the team.You will also need:<ul><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>The ability to multitask and handle competing priorities</li><li>The ability to work on your own and motivate yourself, be proactive, and think creatively</li></ul>We’re looking for someone with an interest in the books published by Penguin General. Someone with an understanding of different audiences and how to reach them, and a knowledge of social media, is also desirable.&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.&nbsp;Minimum criteria<ul><li>Demonstrable interest in communications and in Penguin General</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;About PenguinWe’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.&nbsp;How to applyPlease apply with your CV and Cover Letter by 23:59 on Thursday 26th September. As part of your cover letter, please tell us about a campaign you've seen recently and why it caught your attention (within 200 words). This does not need to be book related. Also, don’t forget to let us know what interests you about this role in communications.Please note untailored cover letters will not be considered.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Communications assistant, Penguin General

Closing date: 2nd October 2024Salary: £27,000 per annumContract: The role is a full-time permanent position&nbsp;We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and confident communicator with excellent time-management skills and attention to detail to work within our fast-moving UK Sales department.Sales Assistants perform a key support role within the wider UK Sales team working across all Bloomsbury Consumer, Head of Zeus and Children and Special Interest titles. The role will include assisting on the day-to-day administration and operations of the team and our customers. This particular appointment will support one specific area of publishing in the main i.e. the Sales team in Ireland, London and the South East of England.This is a superb opportunity to join a high performing UK Sales team of an award winning top 5 UK publisher. Based in our Bedford Square office this will be a hybrid-working position and will report to a UK Head of Sales.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>General support for the UK Head of Independent Bookshops who sells into London and South East of England, the Head of Sales Ireland and Key Account Manager Ireland.</li><li>Processing customer, author and event orders and liaising with distributor and other suppliers to ensure customer satisfaction, following up on delayed deliveries, shortages or other customer queries.</li><li>Arranging invoicing, direct deliveries and ensuring deliveries meet customers’ expectations.</li><li>Ordering and managing the distribution of book and game samples, proofs, spinners, display racks, catalogues and other promotional material.</li><li>Ordering and managing of stock for office use, conferences, fairs, or other events.</li><li>Utilising internal and external systems to generate sales reports, including setting up and circulating daily, weekly and monthly sales trackers as well as ad hoc sales figures requests.</li><li>Updating internal customer contact lists, systems, including Biblio, Sales Force and Adestra to ensure information is correct, up to date and compliant with GDPR regulations.</li><li>Creating and circulating order forms, promotional sales sheets, monthly newsletters and updating mailing lists.</li><li>Compiling both print and electronic versions of the AI packs, ESKs, preparing presentations for customer meetings and conferences and any other sales material required by the Heads of Independents Sales and the team in Ireland.</li><li>Monitoring events schedule set up by publicity and placing stock orders, as well as following up to ensure stock is received on time.</li><li>Absence cover for colleagues as required e.g. holidays/Flexi Fridays.</li><li>Looking after a selected number of London and South East of England customers.</li><li>General ad hoc admin and wider UK sales Tasks.</li><li>Arranging accommodation and travel for the Head of Independents and the Irish team.</li><li>Flexibility of hours might be needed for occasional out of hours work when travel and attendance of events such as fairs is needed.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Excellent communicator who is confident with dealing with people at all levels, particularly on the phone and over email/video</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and focused on efficiency at all times</li><li>Excellent time-management, prioritisation and organisational skills, with a close eye for detail and keen awareness of deadlines</li><li>Experience of multi-tasking and prioritising a busy work-load with competing demands on your time</li><li>Ability to adapt to changing daily tasks</li><li>Strong numerical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams</li><li>Proficient with systems such as Biblio, Nielsen, Cognos and Vista would be helpful</li><li>Experience in publishing or book trade environment helpful</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred) with occasional visits to the Oxford office depending on schedule. Allocated office days for this role are: Monday &amp; TuesdayAs an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter 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 2nd October 2024.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applicationsBloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Sales Assistant, UK Sales

Closing date: 2nd October 2024Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.&nbsp;Can you help make some of the world’s biggest children’s brands even bigger? Are you excited about seeking out new opportunities in the dynamic UK market? If you’re driven, ambitious, and looking for your next role in sales, we might have the perfect opportunity for you.The UK children’s trade team is excited to welcome a proactive, commercially aware individual to join us as a Key Account Manager. Reporting to the Head of Sales, this role involves implementing strategic sales initiatives and identifying new opportunities for some of the biggest retailers in the UK. You will work across the Puffin, Ladybird, and Penguin lists for Penguin Random House Children’s (PRHC), managing renowned names in children’s publishing including Tom Fletcher, Katie Kirby, and Bluey.&nbsp;What you'll do<ul><li>Your mission will be to manage key relationships with retailers, maximise turnover through skilled negotiation, and bring a market-focused perspective back to the business.</li><li>Relationships are central to this role. You will collaborate with publishing and communications colleagues within PRHC, as well as other UK account managers, to proactively drive sales opportunities and connect our customers with our authors, brands, and books.</li></ul>&nbsp;What you'll bring<ul><li>Proven experience in a sales role or similar, with demonstrable customer relationships and accounts management experience, ideally within a creative environment. Direct experience working with supermarkets is advantageous but not essential.</li><li>A track record of strong negotiation skills, which you’ll use to secure the best space for PRHC’s books at retail.</li><li>Genuine interest and passion for children’s books and sales; you will be an advocate for the children’s division within the wider UK sales structure.</li><li>The ability to persuade and communicate confidently. You’ll be working closely with a wide variety of stakeholders internally and externally, so this will drive success in this role.</li><li>A knack for numbers, data, and analytics will add rigor to your conversations. You will regularly share market data with our publishing teams, so analytical ability is important.</li><li>An eye for detail, with experience of working with a physical supply chain advantageous.</li><li>Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and use initiative.</li></ul>If this role sounds like the next career step for you, we would love to welcome you to our team!&nbsp;How to applyPlease apply with your CV &amp; Cover Letter by 23:59 on Wednesday 2nd October.&nbsp;About PenguinWe’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Key account manager, Children's

Closing date: 1st October 2024Salary: £27,000 per annumContract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position&nbsp;Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is looking for a Campaigns Assistant to support the Education Marketing team in marketing Bloomsbury Education books to teachers, parents and children.&nbsp;The role will provide administrative, campaign and general support to the Education Marketing team and ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the team. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager and assisting the Campaigns Executive, the Campaigns Assistant will manage the production of three education catalogues, monitor the Bloomsbury Education social channels as well as design and create point of sale and publicity materials. The role will also include attending and supporting the organisation of school events, festivals and exhibitor stands at conferences.From practical classroom resources, lesson plans and professional development to side-splitting poetry and fantastic fiction for struggling readers, Bloomsbury Education publishes books to help teachers teach better and children learn more.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist the Senior Marketing Manager and the Campaigns Executive with campaigns to market books to schools, teachers and parents</li><li>Management of departmental processes and administrative support to the Education team, including managing the ordering of gratis copies from the warehouse and their distribution, ensuring key words for media database are updated regularly, organise mailings, processing invoices, inputting spend on budget, diary scheduling</li><li>Manage the production of three education catalogues&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor social media channels, respond to DMs and create assets and content for Bloomsbury-owned social channels</li><li>Create flyers and other point of sale material for events and to support the sales team</li><li>Design and create publicity material such as bookmarks and posters</li><li>Ownership of some campaigns, to develop skillset and knowledge of campaign work, and support on campaigns where required</li><li>Upload relevant titles to NetGalley to encourage reviews</li><li>Send POS and content to partners on a monthly basis</li><li>Update the Education section of the Bloomsbury website</li><li>Check and respond to requests on the general education marketing email</li><li>Help with coordinating publisher presence at conferences and exhibitions throughout the year</li><li>Assist with the organisation, travel and accommodation of author events and teacher meetings</li><li>Attend school events, festivals, conferences and other author events as support to the education marketing team&nbsp;</li><li>Produce press releases and co-ordinate mailings for all frontlist titles</li><li>Compile minutes and agendas for regular marketing and publicity meetings&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain an up-to-date publishing schedule</li><li>Work collaboratively with editorial, sales and digital teams, as well as the wider Children’s M&amp;P team &nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Proactive, able to use your initiative</li><li>Great attention to detail&nbsp;</li><li>Superb organisational skills</li><li>Proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines</li><li>Creative flair</li><li>Ability to remain calm under pressure, be flexible and deal with the unexpected</li><li>Confident user of key Microsoft and Adobe applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Acrobat Reader and Photoshop</li><li>Keen interest in social media and new media to be abreast of changes in the market place</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional information&nbsp;The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and TuesdayAs an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter 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 Tuesday 1st October 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Campaigns assistant, Education - Children's Marketing

Closing date: 4th October 2024Salary: The starting salary for this role is £27,000 per annum&nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic individual to join our busy team as a Contracts Assistant.Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company based in London. We make child focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12. The Contracts department handles approximately 1,500 contractual paperwork requests per annum which includes author and illustrator contracts, subsidiary rights agreements, licensing agreements, permission requests and other ad-hoc legal queries.This role is ideal for someone eager to launch their contracts&nbsp;career in a fast-growing company, which produces a broad range of beautiful books. The role of Contracts Assistant is to assist the Contracts team and the Rights team with administrative tasks related to contracts management, rights management and renewal processes. This role would suit a recent publishing graduate or someone who is keen to kickstart their career in publishing or looking for in-house contracts and rights experience. The contracts assistant role is a full-time position and is a hybrid role, working a minimum of three days per week in our office near London Bridge.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with the rest of the Contracts team in implementing a strong contracts management system across the company.</li><li>General contractual admin support.</li><li>Assist the Rights team with contracts and renewals.</li><li>Assist the Contracts team with all contractual matters relating to our subsidiary company, Nosy Crow Inc.</li><li>Create and maintain the Head Contracts, Foreign Rights and Permissions logs, adding all new requests and keeping logs up-to-date.</li><li>Help with permissions enquiries, both outbound and inbound.&nbsp;</li><li>Enter data for head contracts and foreign rights contracts onto the Biblio database.</li><li>Digitise and archive physical contracts.&nbsp;</li><li>Process contracts for signature using DocuSign and sending out invoices.</li><li>Assist ad-hoc Editorial, Rights, Design, Sales, Publicity &amp; Marketing with queries relating to previous contractual terms.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Interest in rights and contracts</li><li>Accuracy and a keen eye for detail</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise</li><li>Previous work experience demonstrating reliability, team work, computer literacy and attention to detail, not necessarily in publishing&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible and adaptable</li><li>Interest in Copyright and Contract law desirable but not essential</li><li>Opportunity to learn to draft contracts&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, including Excel</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/partner/adoption leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease email your CV, accompanied by a cover letter of not more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting new opportunity to Rhianna Sandford at the email address found by clicking the 'Apply' button. We really look forward to reading your application.Please let us know if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.&nbsp;Nosy Crow is a Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership. Applications are treated with due confidentiality.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

Contracts assistant

Closing date: 4th October 2024Salary: £27,500 per annum&nbsp;Are you an organised quick thinker with an eye for detail, who would thrive in a fast-paced environment? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join the operational team at DK, a leading global publisher.DK’s UK &amp; International Sales Department is seeking an enthusiastic, confident and well-organised Sales Operations Assistant with excellent organisational skills to join our Sales Operations team in the London office. Help support the wider DK International and UK Sales teams, coordinating vital sales materials and information across a wide variety of DK books and gain an understanding of the requirements of a fast-paced global content business.This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to take their first steps within an incredibly creative, innovative and award-winning organisation, as part of a successful and highly motivated team. You will acquire hands-on knowledge about publishing, learn new skills and develop excellent customer service skills in supporting our sales teams and customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Providing vital pre-sales and post-sales support to the international sales teams based in London, China, Germany and Spain, in addition to external partner agencies in Slovakia (Insiders) and Japan (Fortuna).</li><li>Providing vital sales operational support to the UK &amp; Ireland sales team.</li><li>Liaising and attending regular meetings with departments across the business (such as the Creative teams, Production, Rights, Export etc).</li><li>Fielding and troubleshooting queries from international partners as well as internal sales teams.</li><li>Maintenance of Bibliographic systems and databases.</li><li>As required, creating presentations for sell-in meetings, collating sales figures, supporting materials and other data.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to think on your feet and use your own initiative at all times.</li><li>Being proactive, with a can-do attitude, able to prioritise a varied and demanding workload and adapt to change.</li><li>Have an excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Have an interest in the book industry and publishing.</li><li>Previous office experience.</li><li>Previous knowledge of Biblio, Excel and Google Docs/Drive as well as other publishing systems would be an advantage but not essential.</li></ul>&nbsp;DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Sales operations assistant (DK UK & International Sales)

Closing date for applications: 2nd October 2024Salary: £27,000 based in London, £24,840 based in Manchester (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;Hone your editorial skills in this entry-level publishing role working on non-fiction titles with an exciting Hachette UK division.Quercus is a dynamic, award-winning division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK. A former winner of the prestigious ‘Publisher of the Year’ award, Quercus has built a reputation as a hit-maker: daring, ambitious, socially conscious and collaborative.The Quercus Non-Fiction list is home to established bestsellers and urgent new voices, from Bill Bailey to Sarah Knight, Damien Lewis to Layla Saad. We pride ourselves on being international in our outlook, and publish an exciting and diverse range of authors from around the world.&nbsp;What you'll be doingThe position offers the opportunity to work on non-fiction titles across a wide range of genres and to engage in many aspects of the publishing process.&nbsp;<ul><li>Reporting to our Non-Fiction Publisher and providing them and the wider editorial team with administrative support</li><li>Providing administrative and editorial support, including but not limited to:<ul><li>taking minutes in the editorial meetings, circulating the agenda and the minutes</li><li>submitting books for prizes and awards</li><li>sending out advance copies and proof mailings</li><li>assisting with cover copy</li><li>ensuring metadata is kept up to date</li><li>ensuring sales teams have the material they need</li><li>reading submissions</li><li>carrying out administrative tasks in relation to allocated projects.</li></ul></li><li>Project-managing forthcoming books from manuscript to print/eBook:<ul><li>liaising with the managing editor on copyedits and proofreads and checking the work</li><li>liaising with authors to resolve queries</li><li>preparing prelims and putting books into production</li><li>collating proofs, checking eBooks and inserting eBook endmatter</li><li>acting as the main point of contact between the editorial, art and production teams for allocated projects.</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forQuercus is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join a busy, friendly and motivated non-fiction team. We are looking for someone who is highly efficient, with a close eye for detail, and an excellent communicator.&nbsp; A can-do, enthusiastic attitude is essential, along with a proven ability to work well under pressure and multi-task. An interest in commercial, narrative non-fiction would be an advantage. Additionally, the successful candidate will be:<ul><li>Interested in the processes and systems and eager to learn</li><li>Highly organised</li><li>Able to multitask and organise effectively</li><li>Confident with excellent grammar, spelling and verbal communication skills</li><li>A competent administrator with knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Biblio would be an advantage</li><li>A keen reader</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>This role can be based at our London office, or in our new regional office in Manchester, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

Closing date: 1st October 2024Salary pay point: £27,000 per annumContract: The role is a full-time permanent position&nbsp;Join us as an artworker and collaborate with editorial, production, and suppliers to create stunning covers!We are looking for an Artworker to join our busy Academic and Professional Division, which publishes across a range of subjects including Philosophy, Education, Theology, Linguistics, History, Law, Drama, Film and Media, and Fashion.This would be an excellent job for someone with artworking skills, keen to enter the book publishing industry within the design environment. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Correct and convert existing cover files and generate final cover artwork (using Adobe CS) for reprints, eBooks and our print-on-demand programme</li><li>Liaise with editorial and production colleagues, and external suppliers on cover updates, proofs, and schedules</li><li>Ensure company systems are kept up-to-date with cover data, files and status</li><li>Assist the designers with artworking tasks on new titles</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven technical expertise (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)</li><li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills</li><li>The ability to process a large volume of work quickly and accurately</li><li>A keen eye for detail</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesdays and Thursdays.As an entry level role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 1st October 2024.Please provide samples of artworking or design work in a PDF&nbsp;and a link to portfolio if available.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Artworker, Production Academic & Professional

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experienceReports to: Publishing DirectorLocation: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, LondonWorking pattern: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office; up to threedays per week working from homeImprint: Studio PressDepartment: Editorial&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for a talented and highly creative editor to join our license and trend-led imprint, Studio Press.&nbsp;Studio Press is the home of numerous best-selling Disney, Marvel and Star Wars titles for all ages from pre-school to adult, as well as a range of trend-led pop culture books, plus the best-selling Ultimate Football Heroes series.The successful candidate will project manage and creatively guide the development of books with some of the biggest licenses in the business, ensuring that all titles are produced to an exceptional editorial quality. As part of a supportive and friendly team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the programme through new ideas and acquisitions.We are looking for an exceptional editor with good knowledge of pop culture trends and the licensed books market, and who is looking to develop their commissioning skills. You’ll be creative, flexible, and possess the fantastic communications and project management skills needed to work on a diverse, dynamic list. You will also need solid editing and writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both internally and outside of the business.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Originate, develop, research, copy-edit, proofread and sign off on a wide range of books (predominantly full-colour illustrated licensed and pop culture books for the UK, US and international co-edition markets) across different formats and novelties to make the best product possible</li><li>Editorially guide and coordinate the books in line with the editorial and creative briefs, making sure all files are coordinated through the correct approval workflow for the team</li><li>Make sure all files are editorially accurate and produced to the required quality during all stages of development</li><li>Ensure that all Studio Press books are produced to house style and fulfil the in-house brief</li><li>Research and suggest ideas for the future publishing list, showing awareness of marketplace and trends not just in the UK but also in the US and in key co-edition markets around the world (Asia and Europe)</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A creative mindset and genuine interest in writing, layout and design</li><li>An advanced understanding of the technical requirements of full-colour co-edition publishing</li><li>An advanced understanding of formats, age ranges and subject matters</li><li>An advanced understanding of the editorial process and InDesign</li><li>Comfortable with processes, systems and spreadsheets</li><li>Strong copy-editing and proofreading skills</li><li>A good understanding of the marketplace and our target audiences</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills</li><li>A commercial thinker, with great attention to detail</li><li>A good role model with a positive, can-do attitude</li></ul>&nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Editor, Studio Press

Closing date: 27th September 2024Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Champion bestselling authors, explore key European markets and take your career to the next level with Hachette UK.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 12&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.You will report into the Head of Sales for Europe and will be responsible for sales into Austria, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. You will need to develop relationships, as well as present and sell new titles on a regular basis in order to meet and exceed budgets.You will be required to carry out regular reviews of sales to identify issues and opportunities and drive improved customer performance and profitability. You will also be responsible for planning and managing an efficient and appropriate level of travel within set budgets and efficiently using time both with customers and in the office; managing and planning book fairs, and other sales events.&nbsp;There will also be an element of sales support to the rest of the European team as and when required.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day customer support, including:<ul><li>Processing all orders</li><li>Dealing with general queries and information requests</li><li>Processing credit claims and returns</li><li>Ensure accuracy of record keeping</li></ul>Sales material and customer support:<ul><li>To co-ordinate all sales material for your accounts</li><li>To organise sales trips and carry out all follow-up activity</li><li>To update/maintain customer databases</li></ul>Product and market knowledge:<ul><li>Championing brand authors and focus breakthrough titles</li><li>Attending regular meetings and sales conferences (including book fairs where relevant)</li><li>Reading advance information on material</li><li>Maintaining a relevant level of market and competitor awareness by active information-seeking outside company (including regular visits to stores)</li><li>Assist in the development of new routes to market</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Good knowledge of the book market</li><li>Demonstrable sales experience</li><li>Strong organisational skills coupled with a keen eye for detail</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to build customer relationships</li><li>An independent decision maker (within agreed parameters)</li><li>Team player</li><li>Strong IT Skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, and strong attention to detail</li><li>Customer-focused and proactive</li><li>Flexible, adaptable and positive</li><li>Able to understand financial drivers of performance, and to manipulate and analyse data to enhance sales and profitability</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

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