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Closing date: 29th November 2024Salary: £27,500 plus bonus and benefits&nbsp;We are looking for a proactive, efficient, and creative editorial assistant to join the Cornerstone team.&nbsp;In this role, you will provide dual support to a Publisher and Associate Publisher, who between them publish across our Hutchinson Heinemann, Cornerstone Press, #Merky Books and Century lists.&nbsp;Excellent administrative skills are essential for this role, and it will suit someone with a genuine interest in non-fiction publishing as this is where the role will predominantly focus. &nbsp;&nbsp;About Cornerstone&nbsp;Cornerstone is a division within the iconic publisher Penguin Random House, our home. In turn, Cornerstone is home to six imprints: Century, Del Rey, Inklore, Hutchinson Heinemann, #Merky Books, and Cornerstone Press, each with its own specific focus and remit. Every Cornerstone book also goes on to become a Penguin paperback.Within publishing, Cornerstone has an enviable track record of bestsellers, prize winners and culture-shaping books, working with many of the world’s most interesting voices, often throughout their entire career. Our books span genres, categories and marketplaces globally.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>You will take on diary management and expenses for the Publisher and Associate Publisher, as well as working with each of them in support of meetings and events across the editorial team’s scope of work.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>You will be responsible for organising meetings, taking minutes, and ensuring our publishing remains on critical path. This will require you to liaise with the editorial management and production teams on book schedules, keep internal systems (such as Biblio) up to date, and prompt editors for material.&nbsp;</li><li>Other responsibilities will include organising submissions for prizes, working on back catalogue titles, researching cover briefs, and sending out book proofs.&nbsp;</li><li>You will have the opportunity to work on titles across multiple genres across the Cornerstone list, with a focus on non-fiction publishing, and will work closely with colleagues on a varied year-round programme of publishing. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll bring<ul><li>Exemplary organisational skills and an eagle eye for detail are essential for this role, as are strong administrative abilities to ensure multiple deadlines are met.&nbsp;</li><li>You should be agile and able to pivot quickly.&nbsp;</li><li>A can-do, enthusiastic attitude is crucial, along with the ability to work independently and under pressure.&nbsp;</li><li>The ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders and colleagues across the company is vital.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>This role offers a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of publishing. We're looking for someone inquisitive, capable of managing a variety of tasks, and eager to make a tangible impact on our department's efficiency.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disability Confident&nbsp;If 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;Essential criteria:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrable interest in Cornerstone, including an interest in non-fiction publishing&nbsp;</li><li>Proven written ability showcased through your application&nbsp;</li><li>Experience/ Knowledge of MS Office Excel/Word/ Outlook&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of managing multiple stakeholders at varying seniorities&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrable communication skills&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Friday 29th November.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.&nbsp;We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing <a href="mailto:PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk" target="_blank">PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk</a>. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you can expect from us&nbsp;Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our benefits include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Financial – discounted shopping, season ticket loan, rental deposit loan&nbsp;</li><li>Wellbeing – healthcare cash plan, employee assistance, gym loan&nbsp;</li><li>Lifestyle – taste card, tech scheme, free and discounted books&nbsp;</li></ul>For our full benefits list please visit: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer/" target="_blank">https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Hybrid working&nbsp;While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. Cornerstone colleagues work in our Embassy Gardens office three days a week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are happy to discuss this further as part of the interview process.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;About Penguin&nbsp;We’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;&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Editorial assistant, Cornerstone

Closing date: 6th December 2024 at middaySalary: Starting from £37,000 (full time equivalent)&nbsp;if at Senior Commissioning Editor level – salary offered will depend on skills and experience and the level hired at.Contract: The role is a 4-day-a-week (28-hours-a-week)&nbsp;part-time fixed-term position for 12 months from April 2025.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of Bloomsbury’s award-winning academic division.Classical Studies&nbsp;is one of our most established academic lists, publishing across the UK secondary-school and global higher-education markets. With particular strengths in the fields of ancient drama, classical reception and language teaching, the list publishes a diverse portfolio from research monographs to student introductions.&nbsp;We are seeking an experienced academic Senior Commissioning Editor/Publisher to cover a maternity leave and to continue the consistent growth enjoyed in recent years.&nbsp;Working with the support of an assistant editor, you will expand our publishing in some of the aforementioned areas across a range of product lines (textbooks, monographs and reference). The role will report to our Global Editorial Director for Literary Studies, Classics and Performing Arts.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Strategic List Management: provides the strategic direction and is commercially responsible for Classical Studies within Bloomsbury’s Academic division; gathers market knowledge to identify priority areas and product types for development and list growth</li><li>Commissioning: commissions new books to meet market need, across the secondary-school and higher-education markets and building on core monograph series and standalone titles in key strategic areas</li><li>Analysis: monitors, reviews and analyses the performance of the list</li><li>Representation: attendance at conferences in the UK and internationally, campus visits and sales conferences</li><li>Interdepartmental Liaison: works closely with marketing, sales, production and design teams; liaises with Bloomsbury’s US office and external stakeholders including the UK exam board OCR</li><li>Line Management: manages the Assistant Editor for Classical Studies</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills, experience<ul><li>Familiarity with the list’s subject area definite advantage, including a network of contacts, is preferable</li><li>Knowledge of the secondary-school market and exams desirable</li><li>Knowledge of academic publishing trends and developments, for example in digital and Open Access publishing</li><li>Line management experience</li><li>Proactive, confident self-starter and a collaborative team player</li><li>Creative and commercial approach to list development, management and commissioning&nbsp;</li><li>Strong analytic and financial skills and a competent user of publishing software systems</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally</li><li>Positive outlook, strong problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe 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). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and Thursday.&nbsp;To applyPlease 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 midday Friday 6 December 2024.&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredPlease state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior commissioning editor or publisher, Classical Studies – Academic & Professional

Closing date: 29th November 2024Salary: £27,000 based in London pro-rata; £24,480 based outside of London pro-rata (+benefits)Hours: This role will be part-time (roughly 26 hours per week).Location: This role can be based at our London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Sheffield or Manchester offices.&nbsp;Support book production processes at a leading publishing division.At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here.Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will undertake a range of production tasks, including but not limited to control of 2nd format mono production projects.</li><li>You will carry out tasks that support our print-on-demand and automatic stock replenishment programmes.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for bright, organised candidates who will relish the opportunity to make an important and concentrated contribution to Orion's publishing programme.</li><li>We are looking for at least some grounding in print publishing, though more important is the skillset of being organised, responsible and demonstrable attention to detail.&nbsp;</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>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.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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Production assistant (5 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 6th December 2024Salary range: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeReports to:&nbsp;Deputy Marketing Director&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Adult Trade&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;HYLO, 5th Floor, 103-105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;Are you a highly organised book lover with an interest in marketing and an eye for design?We are looking for a marketing assistant to join our newly formed adult trade division. Bonnier Books UK is the home to incredible non-fiction from the likes of Jimmy Anderson, Boy George and Katie Price to market leading fiction including Heather Morris, Wilbur Smith and Stacey Halls, and many more best-selling authors. We publish across genre from crime and thriller to fantasy, we love to connect with different reading communities.This role is crucial to supporting our market-leading marketing team. You’ll provide essential admin support that helps the team run smoothly, assist with social media management and content creation, contribute to marketing campaigns, and help create marketing material including digital assets and point of sale material and presentations. You’ll learn a lot, quickly, with a team that works across a large number of books at pace. We love what we do, and we’re looking for somebody that brings enthusiasm, ability and ambition.For the right candidate this is a rare opportunity to join a growing team within a business that rewards fast thinking and innovation. We’re proud of our track record for developing our people, and you’ll receive training and guidance to help you forge your own path in the publishing industry. If you’re a self-starter with a passion for storytelling, outstanding organisational skills, and a genuine interest in marketing and design, then we want to hear from you.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>General admin such as processing invoices and expenses, running and updating schedules, assisting with mailings, updating databases and documents, assisting the Deputy Marketing Director and team with calendar/meeting management and managing the marketing post room area&nbsp;</li><li>Basic content creation including creating social media marketing assets (graphics and video), creating retail marketing material including Powerpoint presentations&nbsp;</li><li>Social media scheduling and creating, scheduling email marketing and helping build website pages</li><li>Assisting with managing social channels including granting admin permissions, content planning, scheduling, monitoring and responding to messages&nbsp;</li><li>Influencer research and outreach including address collection&nbsp;</li><li>Helping with events, launches and author shoots as required</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Exceptionally well-organised, professional and proactive</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Able to take initiative and a positive, can-do attitude</li><li>Good level of MS Office knowledge, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook (or other email software)</li><li>Some content creation skills, including design, copywriting and video creation/editing</li></ul>&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.&nbsp;

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Marketing assistant

Closing date for applications: 5th December 2024Salary: £26,280 per annum pro rataContract: Full-time, fixed term (9 months)&nbsp;An exciting opportunity to contribute to the shaping of a world leading cultural festival.The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a world-leading cultural festival, with democracy, creativity, and ideas exchange at its heart. We celebrate the power of words and writing in all of their dynamic and imaginative forms, bringing diverse perspectives together, and empowering our audiences to deepen their understanding of our ever-changing worldThe Programme Administrator will be key member of the Programme team at the Book Festival, providing administrative support across the Adult and Children’s programmes and getting involved in all aspects of the creative process.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Programme Manager, the role will include:<ul><li>Maintaining accurate participant and book records</li><li>Assisting with invitations and event mailings</li><li>Ensuring key programme milestones are met across the department</li><li>Acting as a central point of liaison internally and externally</li><li>Responding to queries promptly</li><li>Nurturing relationships with authors, publishers, chairpersons, and other stakeholders</li><li>Supporting with venue preparation, event coordination, and delivery on site during August 2025</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Extensive administrative experience, preferably within a creative environment</li><li>Experience of working collaboratively, as well as a demonstrable aptitude for working independently</li><li>Computer literacy – including Microsoft Office, Teams, Monday.com, and databases – and the aptitude to learn new systems quickly</li><li>Confident presentation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication to a diverse range of stakeholders</li><li>Organisational skills, with an ability to plan and prioritise to meet deadlines</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A practical, resourceful approach to problem-solving and a calm demeanour under pressure</li><li>An enthusiastic personality with a flexible, positive, can-do attitude</li><li>A commitment to equality, inclusivity, and diversity</li><li>A proactive and positive approach to work</li><li>The confidence to ask for assistance and support when necessary</li><li>Pays attention to detail but understands the bigger picture</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of the publishing industry and/or festivals, ideally with experience of working in an arts organisation</li><li>Experience working in a third sector organisation</li><li>Experience of working with vulnerable groups</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationNormal hours of work are 9:30–5:30, Monday to Friday outwith Festival time. Additional hours are required during the Festival itself, with some long days and working up to six days a week. Any overtime worked (beyond the standard 40 hours/week) will be given back to the employee as TOIL.Applications close on Thursday 5th December 2024 and interviews will be held on 16th and 17th December 2024.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please make sure you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Programme administrator

Closing date: 17th December 2024&nbsp;A love of reading and children’s books is essential for this entry-level publishing role!<a href="https://geminibooks.com/" target="_blank">Gemini Books Group</a> is an independent publisher, established in 2023. We make beautiful, illustrated books for children and adults that spark readers’ imaginations. From our founder and other experienced publishers to new recruits and rising stars, all our people share a passion for creating books that readers young and old will want to spend time with.The Amazon Marketing Assistant will assist the Head of Digital Marketing in growing book and product sales globally on Amazon to deliver budgeted revenue sales targets. You will ensure our books and products have excellent visibility on Amazon, as well as create and update digital content to engage target audiences and boost sales across all digital platforms. This is a great opportunity to become an expert across a variety of ad platforms including Amazon, Meta and Google, under the mentorship of the Head of Digital Marketing, and rest of the marketing team.&nbsp;Key responsibilitiesAdmin&nbsp;<ul><li>Complete all administrative tasks in relation to Amazon, ensuring global delivery of first-class metadata and online imagery</li><li>Responsible for creating and updating metadata, covers, spreads, files and additional content across Amazon print and digital platforms</li></ul>Sales<ul><li>Support Head of Digital Marketing with Amazon order monitoring to ensure the UK site can always fulfil customer demand, whilst ensuring minimal to zero returns</li><li>Assist Head of Digital Marketing with analysing sales trends and use data to help refine future plans, reduce customer acquisition cost and maximise return on investment</li></ul>Marketing<ul><li>Create and execute global reader and influencer campaigns that increase reviews and title visibility on Amazon</li><li>Support Head of Digital Marketing to execute campaigns to drive Amazon sales across multiple channels including website, social media and email platforms</li><li>Work with the marketing team in developing and delivering integrated campaign plans for new and backlist titles, products and series</li><li>Responsible for various aspects of paid digital advertising campaigns, including writing compelling and engaging copy, working on high quality asset creation and audience targeting</li><li>Produce best-in-class marketing materials</li></ul>General<ul><li>Keep abreast of trends, anniversaries and awards to feed into wider team</li><li>Administrative departmental support e.g. assisting with mailouts, etc</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Can-do attitude</li><li>Flexible –&nbsp;you are as interested in the detail and good data practices, as you are in creating and executing excellent content&nbsp;</li><li>Good attention to detail and understanding of the importance of accuracy</li><li>Organised and self-motivated team player with ability to use initiative</li><li>Ambitious, keen to learn and&nbsp;able to execute goals</li><li>Flair for writing copy, an eye for design&nbsp;</li><li>Good understanding of digital engagement tools, social media trends</li><li>Excellent at multi-tasking and prioritising workloads</li><li>Strong MS Office skills and comfortable and competent using Excel</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Good tech and design skills including experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, image and video editing software&nbsp;</li><li>Enthusiasm for data and analysing it to draw insights that help the business reach more readers with our books and products&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Gemini Books Group Ltd

Amazon marketing assistant

Salary range: £30,000 - £38,000 per annum, dependent on experience&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;Senior Sales Manager, Non-TradeDepartment:&nbsp;Non-Trade SalesWorking pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeLocation:&nbsp;HYLO, 5th Floor, 103-105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic non-trade team.&nbsp;In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to drive the success of our diverse range of titles across specialized sales channels. This could be anything from presenting to gift wholesalers to creating a custom novelty children’s book.The role will cover both Bonnier Books UK’s children's and adult publishing. Spanning a huge range of titles, offering you the opportunity to learn and sell across every category of a major trade publisher. &nbsp;You will collaborate across the business to ensure the non-trade team is keeping within budget and hitting targets. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts, negotiating favourable terms, and ensuring the timely delivery of our products.Proven organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively will be key. Knowledge of Biblio, SeeView, PowerBI is a plus, although training will be provided. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience working in an entrepreneurial and independent part of the business. Ultimately this role will be fundamental in helping the non-trade team to reach their annual budgets and develop new business.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Selling to customers and keeping them updated with title information. Understanding and implementing individual methods of communication for each of the customers assigned to the role.</li><li>Creating and delivering customer presentations&nbsp;</li><li>Supporting the Senior Sales Manager, Non-Trade where necessary with wider customer targets</li><li>Setting up and running meetings with assigned customers; understanding when to do so and what information is best to bring to the meeting (i.e. title information, business updates)</li><li>Attending internal meetings and being a lead for non-trade for defined divisional responsibilities</li><li>Advocating for the non-trade team and sharing customer-specific points within internal meetings</li><li>Understanding financial targets regarding assigned customers and the wider non-trade targets as a whole</li><li>Taking initiative to take on new responsibilities within the team</li><li>A keen understanding and experience of the production side of non-trade; costing up books, upspeccing and despeccing, calculating margins</li><li>Reaching out to new business and building the customer base for the non-trade team; pinpointing titles in the programme to focus on for business development</li><li>A strong sense of organisation and ability to juggle many projects at once</li><li>Providing support and organisation at external events like bookfairs, where required</li><li>Liaising with all other departments, including Editorial, Publicity, Marketing, Production, and Design</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A special sales or co-edition background, but all candidates with a publishing sales background will be considered</li><li>Pitching and negotiating skills&nbsp;</li><li>MS Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Organisation and time management&nbsp;</li><li>Communication skills – internal and external</li><li>An enthusiasm for books and reading</li><li>Outside the box thinking</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Bonnier Books UK, a leading publisher committed to bringing captivating stories and content to readers worldwide. If you possess a passion for the publishing industry, a proven track record in special sales, and the drive to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.&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.

Junior sales manager, Non-Trade / Sales manager, Non-Trade

Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 per annum, dependent on experience&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;Deputy Trade Sales Director, Fiction and Senior Sales Manager, Non-TradeDepartment:&nbsp;UK SalesWorking pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeLocation: HYLO, 5th Floor, 103-105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic individual to work within the UK sales team.&nbsp;As the UK sales executive, you will be providing essential support to ensure the smooth running of the team as well as looking after a select number of your own accounts. This role would suit someone currently working as an assistant looking for the next step in their publishing career.&nbsp;The role will be part of the UK trade and non-trade&nbsp;teams, working across the Adult &amp; Children’s divisions. Proven organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively will be key.&nbsp;As this role is across the trade and non-trade teams, there is the opportunity to develop expertise across a range of accounts the teams look after.&nbsp; This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, dynamic team and the successful candidate will be a vital part of helping the team meet their annual targets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Creating and maintaining PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use</li><li>Providing support on UK key accounts as well as attending select customer meetings</li><li>Processing orders for the non-trade team, as well as managing some smaller accounts</li><li>Work closely with and be the primary touchpoint for the field sales team</li><li>Key point of contact for internal and external queries as well as building exceptional relationships with key stakeholders</li><li>Attending and providing organisational support at external events such as book fairs, signings and retailer events, as required</li><li>Management and distribution of key sales materials such as samples and POS in a timely manner</li><li>Collating marketing materials and sharing with customers as needed</li><li>Maintaining customer databases</li><li>Supporting sales managers with building submission grids, and collating of information</li><li>Maintaining awareness of deadlines and using initiative to keep to them</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>MS Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Power BI, Biblio and Vista is a plus, though training will be provided.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Organisation and time management&nbsp;</li><li>Communication skills</li><li>An enthusiasm for books and reading</li><li>Outside the box thinking</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.

UK sales executive

Salary:&nbsp;£28,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience + Study SupportReports to:&nbsp;Commercial Finance TeamDepartment:&nbsp;Commercial Finance&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from homeLocation:&nbsp;HYLO, 5th Floor,103-105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is seeking a talented commercial finance analyst to join our Trade Division.In this role, you will&nbsp;provide financial reporting, commercial information and general business partnering support to our Adult and Children publishing divisions.As a commercial finance analyst, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse financial data, identify trends, and develop recommendations to optimize business performance. You will be responsible for preparing financial reports, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial information.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with experience in data analysis, financial modelling, and reporting. You will possess excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization. A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving are also essential.If you are a driven and analytical individual who is passionate about contributing to the success of a leading publishing company, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare weekly and monthly financial reporting</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes</li><li>Assist business partnering and understand the business financial needs and support with sales and costs tracking</li><li>Review and report on previously published book performance</li><li>Assist in systems improvements to our business intelligence system&nbsp;</li><li>Support the royalties’ team with financial analysis and reconciliations</li><li>Identify and implement reporting improvements</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>Support on annual audit requests</li><li>Contribute to ad-hoc analysis</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Good understanding of financial modeling and forecasting techniques.</li><li>Proactive approach to problem solving</li><li>Ability to convey complex financial information to non-finance colleagues and partners across the business and build strong working relationships.</li><li>Advanced Excel user (e.g. INDEX/MATCH, Conditional formatting, Power Query etc).</li><li>Experience in a finance-related role is welcomed.</li><li>Previous experience using PowerBI or other visualisation software would be an advantage.</li><li>We welcome applications from those studying towards a financial qualification.</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.

Commercial finance analyst

Closing date for applications: 25th November 2024Salary: £27,500, plus bonus and benefits&nbsp;Are you ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of book publishing right in the heart of Central London?&nbsp;If you’re an organised, quick-thinking individual with a keen eye for detail who thrives in a lively environment, we’d love to hear from you!As the world’s leading illustrated non-fiction publisher, DK is seeking a Design Assistant to undertake all design related admin and some technical tasks across the Children’s team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and is eager to take on new challenges.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Assisting on various design needs (including supervised design tasks, image processing, assisting on photoshoots, craft-making, handling of pre-production files, and general technical support for design)</li><li>Providing administrative support for all design needs (including raising purchase orders and organising contracts)</li><li>Assisting in the sales materials process in order to meet tight deadlines</li><li>Organising the circulation of materials for project approval stages</li><li>Supporting the Art Director with day-to-day admin tasks</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>A quick learner, detail-focused, methodical, and calm under pressure</li><li>A confident communicator whether on the phone, email, or in person</li><li>A team-player who asks the right questions and wants to get involved</li><li>Someone who is keen to understand efficient workflows and processes</li><li>While this role primarily focuses on administrative tasks, we’re looking for someone with a good blend of creative and analytical thinking.&nbsp;</li></ul>Strong time management, organisational skills, and a meticulous eye for detail are essential. Familiarity with the Creative Cloud—particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator—is highly desirable.At DK, you'll be part of a truly collaborative business where you have the freedom to make a real impact if you’re willing to put in the hard work. This role is currently office-based for a minimum of three days a week, as part of DK’s hybrid working approach.&nbsp;To applyIf you're ready to bring your design skills to DK and help create exceptional books, we want to hear from you. To apply, please upload your portfolio, most recent CV, and a cover letter to be considered. We will only consider applications with a PDF of your design portfolio with publishing design examples.In your cover letter, we want to get to know you better, so please include:<ul><li>A DK book you have most enjoyed and why</li><li>What excites you about working for DK?</li><li>Why do you want to pursue a career in book publishing?</li></ul>Please note, we would like to see your original work and cannot accept AI-generated images as part of your portfolio.&nbsp;We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>60% discount on company books</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish – subject to certain criteria being met)</li><li>Shopping discounts&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad</li></ul>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business.&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.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 or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

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