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Closing date for applications: Monday 31st March at 11.59pmContract:&nbsp;Full-time permanent positionSalary: £27,000 per annum &nbsp; &nbsp;Are you a highly organised individual with a passion for project management and editorial processes? Bloomsbury is seeking a detail-oriented individual to support their Major Reference Work programme.Part of the Non-Consumer Division, Bloomsbury Digital Resources is committed to serving a global community of students, scholars, instructors, and librarians by providing creative online research and learning environments that deliver excellence and originality.Whether it be primary documents, critical texts, historical archives, or the latest in video and audio resources, we are committed to enhancing the research experience with innovative, engaging, and dynamic digital resources of the highest quality.&nbsp;The focus will be:<ul><li>Supporting the Academic Editorial team in achieving their revenue and profitability targets</li><li>Supporting the timely delivery and release of the Major Reference Work (MRW) programme</li><li>Project-managing MRWs from contract stage through to handover to production using Bloomsbury Content Manager, our bespoke system for MRW workflows</li></ul> Responsibilities<ul><li>Issuing contracts to MRW contributors</li><li>Preparing and distributing editorial guidelines documentation to MRW editors and contributors</li><li>Maintaining oversight of MRWs in Bloomsbury Content Manager to ensure projects progress smoothly and according to their schedules </li><li>Liaising with MRW contributors to ensure they have the information they require to submit their articles; attending to contributor queries</li><li>Managing the flow of information and content to MRW editors and contributors to ensure that all content is complete and has been reviewed and revised according to the directions of the MRW editors</li><li>Collating and briefing manuscripts and image content to production </li><li>Managing copyright permissions for images and other third-party content</li><li>Liaising with external editors to ensure that queries are answered and issues are addressed</li><li>Reporting to the Editorial Director for MRWs on the progress of the programme, highlighting issues with individual projects</li><li>Producing minutes from meetings with external editors and/or internal stakeholders, as required&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;Will have knowledge and/or experience of:&nbsp;<ul><li>Relevant processes, systems and websites </li><li>Management of own workload </li><li>Basic project management </li><li>Interest in developing industry and market awareness</li></ul>&nbsp; Skills and behaviours&nbsp;<ul><li>Calm and measured response under pressure </li><li>Highly organized with the ability to multi-task, combined with ability to prioritize appropriately </li><li>Attention to detail, accurate proof reading</li><li>Effective team-working, networking and relationship-building </li><li>Handling and communicating information sensitively and professionally </li><li>Excellent communication (oral and written) to internal and external contacts </li><li>Commercial awareness and customer focus </li><li>Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationships</li></ul>&nbsp; Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our Oxford office, Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill,&nbsp;Oxford&nbsp;OX2 9PH 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:&nbsp;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 via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button with your CV&nbsp;(Word or PDF format only) and detail&nbsp;how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Monday 31st March.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&nbsp; Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 13 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;For additional benefits see our careers page.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 requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;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 include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. &nbsp;

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Editorial assistant, Bloomsbury Digital Resources

Do you love books? Do you think a career in publishing is for you? Then our courses are for you…This is a brilliant opportunity to apply for an industry-led course that would normally cost £295. The sponsored places available are ring-fenced for those who cannot afford the fees and are the first in their family to go to university, didn't go to university, and/or were eligible for free school meals, and/or are from outside the South East and/or have a disability. An Introduction to Book Publishing - April 22nd - 25th 2025This 4-day online course provides a comprehensive overview of the publishing industry and gives delegates a good understanding of the business. Open to anyone over 16, the course is taught by experts from across publishing to give an up-to-date, practical, and relevant look at the industry.&nbsp;It gives an insight into the structure of a publishing house and the main roles within it - including editorial and design, production, rights, sales and marketing. The course is delivered in real-time and helps the participants build connections and gives them the chance to ask the experts questions. Helping them to&nbsp;understand the publishing industry and identify the right role for them. To applyPlease send a covering letter and CV via the 'Apply' button at the top right of the page,&nbsp;explaining how the course will help you achieve your goals, and how you meet the criteria.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Bluebird Works Ltd

Introduction to publishing course – sponsored places

Closing date: 28th March 2025Salary range: £34,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experienceDepartment:&nbsp;Children’s Fiction Design&nbsp;Reports to:&nbsp;Publishing DirectorWorking pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home.Location:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute designer looking to make their mark, crafting designs that capture young imaginations and set market trends.Bonnier Books UK Children’s Trade is looking for a senior designer to join its award-winning design team, creating high impact covers across its successful children’s imprints.&nbsp;You will need a particularly strong track record in children’s fiction from middle grade to YA as you will be focusing on cover design and working on illustrated interior layouts for the company’s growing children’s trade division. The successful candidate will have proven experience in children’s trade publishing, with solid experience in commercial design. You will be a clear and confident communicator, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the editorial, sales, and production teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.&nbsp;&nbsp;This role includes overseeing the work of other designers, with the experience to direct the list’s creative vision and provide constructive feedback on team projects. In return, we offer the opportunity to join a modern, vibrant, and ambitious publisher with fantastic benefits Key responsibilities<ul><li>Designing impactful covers to brief, across a broad range of lists and genres.</li><li>Demonstrating a strong understanding of the children’s fiction and YA market, with an awareness of commercial trends. </li><li>Liaising with other departments, including editorial, production, and sales, to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard. </li><li>Preparing and supplying print-ready cover artwork to exact printer specifications, with the technical expertise to troubleshoot pre-press issues efficiently.</li><li>Presenting your concepts and covers with confidence, to key stakeholders, including editors, sales teams, and senior leadership.</li><li>Overseeing the direction of the list and providing feedback to other designers in the team.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience in a design role in publishing, with a strong focus on children’s fiction. </li><li>A clear communicator, capable of working effectively with various teams and functions across the business. </li><li>Commercially astute with a proven awareness of the children’s fiction and YA market. </li><li>Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain meticulous design files.</li><li>Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. </li><li>A team player with a proactive approach, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.</li></ul>&nbsp;Why join us?&nbsp;The children’s division at Bonnier Books UK is a hub of creativity and collaboration, filled with people who are passionate about storytelling. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values bold ideas and celebrates the magic of books. Together, we create stories that shape childhoods and inspire generations. Please include a portfolio PDF when you apply.&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

Senior designer

Closing date: 30th March 2025Salary:&nbsp;£39,401 - £44,565 (depending on experience)Role:&nbsp;This is a full-time maternity cover contract for 12 months, beginning July 2025.Location:&nbsp;Farringdon, London Usborne is looking for an experienced marketer who can hit the ground running for this fixed-term role.Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY® series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Ravena Guron – with everything from Sticker Dolly Dressing&nbsp;to Philosophy for Beginners in between. Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books globally, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, but which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.The Brand &amp; Marketing department incorporates UK and US Marketing and Publicity teams, a Digital Marketing team, and Global Branding &amp; Content Creation. The UK/US Marketing Team supports the Trade Sales Teams, our US distributor HarperCollins US, and their customers, by creating meticulously crafted campaigns that stimulate demand for Usborne books. From sales materials for trade accounts to consumer-facing activities encouraging families to discover Usborne books, this team plays a vital role in getting Usborne books into the hands of children across the UK and US.As a fixed-term contract role we are looking for an experienced marketer who can hit the ground running and is keen to get stuck into campaigns promoting some of the biggest children’s brands in the UK. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to develop their marketing skills and immerse themselves in an experienced team at a publisher which is synonymous for the best books for children.Focusing solely on Usborne’s award-winning children’s activity, non-fiction and baby books, including the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY® and Sticker Dolly Dressing&nbsp;series, you will be working closely and collaboratively with other marketers and publicists, our in-house team of writer/editors, and the UK and US Trade Sales teams, to plan and execute impactful title-led, thematic and seasonal campaigns which demonstrate a deep knowledge of the books and their audience, leading to increased book sales. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role, independently planning and executing marketing campaigns for a range of books.</li><li>Demonstrate a high level of creativity and an energy for coming up with novel approaches.</li><li>A detailed and diligent approach to planning and executing multiple campaigns running concurrently.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the publishing process.</li><li>Great market knowledge with an up-to-date understanding of the book trade and trends, and excellent audience insight.</li><li>Enthusiasm for working collaboratively as part of a dynamic, close-knit team.</li><li>Able to take the initiative, think laterally and solve complex problems.</li><li>A willingness to adapt and change direction as required by the ever-changing landscape of trade publishing.</li><li>As with all marketing roles, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with impeccable attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li></ul> Location and benefitsWe offer a 35-hour working week from our offices in London (nearest tube: Farringdon).After a short initial induction period we offer a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home which we feel optimises our opportunities for collaboration and contact with our colleagues. Wednesdays are our core office day, when all staff are in the office.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits which include:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured and Mental Health First Aiders</li><li>Healthcare cashback scheme</li><li>Virtual GP service</li><li>Paid Volunteering Day</li><li>Rewards and discounts on services and shopping</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books</li></ul> Recruitment processIf you applied for our Fixed Term Marketing Executive role in early January of this year, we will unfortunately not be able to consider your application for this role.After an anonymised shortlisting process, we anticipate first interviews taking place over MS teams in April 2025, followed by a task and second round interviews in person shortly afterwards.We are looking for the successful candidate to commence the role in early July 2025.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process. AI noticeWe kindly ask that you refrain from using any AI tools for your application.Whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool in some instances, we need to see that you're able to demonstrate your ability to originate ideas and write them in a compelling manner, not just generate them using a tool.Therefore, any suspected AI usage may result in your application being rejected. Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Marketing executive - Activity, Non-fiction & Baby Books (maternity cover 12 months FTC, July start)

Closing date: 11:59pm, 30th Mar 2025 BSTRole:&nbsp;Full time, permanent&nbsp;Salary:&nbsp;£37,219 to £39,401 (depending on experience)Location:&nbsp;Farringdon, London&nbsp;Take your digital marketing and content management experience to this role with a leading publisher of children's books.&nbsp;Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY® series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Ravena Guron – with everything from Sticker Dolly Dressing to Philosophy for Beginners in between.Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books globally, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, but which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.&nbsp;The DepartmentReporting into the wider Global Marketing function, the Digital team supports Usborne’s global publishing and Usborne Community Partnerships teams in all aspects of digital marketing. This includes a platform of global websites (which you’ll find at&nbsp;<a href="///C:/Users/MADDIE~1/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_filelist.xml" target="_blank">usborne.com</a>), and the UK website which is a key e-commerce channel for Usborne. In addition, the team manages social media, trade and consumer email, and provides digital marketing expertise to all other teams at Usborne.&nbsp;The roleWe are looking for a highly organised and data focused individual to join our Digital Team to be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, usability and effectiveness of our global Usborne websites.The successful candidate will be happy working across multiple systems and play a crucial role in optimising the customer journey on our website, ensuring our books are beautifully displayed and our content is up to date to maximise book sales and engagement.The role will involve working with colleagues from across the entire Usborne business from book editors to metadata experts, therefore strong collaboration skills are essential.You will have the opportunity to build new skills quickly in this role, so we are looking for someone who is eager to learn, proactive in solving problems and comfortable asking questions.&nbsp; Other key tasks of this role include:<ul><li>Building website pages and merchandising English language websites with new books and seasonal promotions.</li><li>Troubleshooting and resolving website issues such as website bugs, book information issues or user difficulties.</li><li>Working with Usborne’s website agency to develop and test new features and functionality, including writing requirements and user testing to ensure all developments improve the customer journey and experience.</li><li>Managing the feed between our book database and website.</li><li>Uploading additional content to websites including activity sheets, videos and audio content.</li><li>Managing website and internal search categories to ensure books are well merchandised and users can easily find relevant books.</li><li>Improving ranking of websites via search engine optimisation.</li><li>Building and running reports (in Google Analytics and other tools) to understand website and campaign performance.</li><li>Microsoft Excel reporting and data manipulation.</li><li>Presenting key website statistics and insights in monthly meetings.</li><li>Managing the eBook creation process including ensuring eBooks are compliant with new accessibility legislation.</li><li>Supporting colleagues who manage non-English language websites with technical expertise.</li></ul>&nbsp; The Successful Candidate&nbsp;We are looking for an individual with 2-4 years’ experience of digital marketing, including hands-on experience working with website content management systems.The successful candidate will also demonstrate:<ul><li>Experience with website content management systems (i.e Magento, Shopify or other CMs) including building web pages and working with developers.</li><li>Good Excel and data manipulation skills (pivot tables, formulas etc).</li><li>Good numeracy skills.</li><li>Google Analytics experience (running reports and creating simple queries).</li><li>Good writing skills with strong grammar and the ability to craft concise, SEO-friendly and impactful copy.</li><li>A meticulous eye for detail including ability to check text for accuracy.</li><li>Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders (developers and IT, marketers, book editors) in a professional and effective manner.</li><li>Ability to multitask with excellent time management skills.</li></ul>Though not essential, the successful candidate would ideally also demonstrate:<ul><li>Knowledge of website performance monitoring tools and techniques.</li><li>E-commerce experience.</li><li>Knowledge of search engine optimisation tools and techniques.</li><li>eBook creation experience.</li><li>Html and user experience knowledge.</li><li>Digital accessibility and GDPR understanding.</li><li>Experience with project management/ workflow tools such as Asana.</li><li>Simple graphic design skills (for example creating images in Canva).</li><li>Experience with PPC (Google Adwords).</li></ul>Publishing experience is not required, however an interest in children’s books and publishing is a plus.&nbsp;Location and BenefitsWe offer a 35-hour working week from our offices in London (nearest tube: Farringdon).After a short initial induction period we offer a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home which we feel optimises our opportunities for collaboration and contact with our colleagues. Wednesdays are our core office day, when all staff are in the office.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits which include:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays rising with service to 30 days</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured and Mental Health First Aiders.</li><li>Healthcare cashback scheme.</li><li>Virtual GP service.</li><li>Paid Volunteering Day.</li><li>Rewards and discounts on services and shopping.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books.</li></ul>Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK.&nbsp;Recruitment ProcessAfter an anonymised shortlisting process, we anticipate first interviews taking place via Teams in early April, with second round interviews (and a short exercise) taking place in person shortly afterwards (these dates are likely to fall around the Easter weeks).We are looking for the successful candidate to commence the role as soon as possible.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;AI noticeWe kindly ask that you refrain from using any AI tools for your application.Whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool in some instances, we need to see that you're able to demonstrate your ability to originate ideas and write them in a compelling manner, not just generate them using a tool.Therefore, any suspected AI usage may result in your application being rejected.

Digital marketing executive – Website

Closing date for applications: 2 April 2025Salary: £24,840 - £26,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) Detail-oriented and curious about working in finance? Grow your finance career with Hachette UK's Treasury teamHachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Quercus; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.Hachette UK is part of&nbsp;Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.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. Join Our Treasury Team!Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your meticulous attention to detail and financial management skills can truly shine? As a Treasury Assistant in Hachette UK Ltd., you’ll be an essential part of our Treasury team, ensuring the smooth processing of payments and daily financial transactions. If you're passionate about delivering excellence and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you! &nbsp;Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you’ll handle a variety of tasks critical to the company's financial operations, including:<ul><li>Daily Financial Management: Process bank statement transactions with precision and efficiency, ensuring all daily banking activities are up-to-date and accurate.</li><li>Payment Processing: Manage both manual and automated payment runs, including our regular royalty payments, ensuring timely and accurate transfers.</li><li>Refund Processing: Accurately process refunds using Secure Trading and other banking platforms, ensuring refunds are managed efficiently.</li><li>Direct Debits &amp; Standing Orders: Accurately record and process direct debits and standing orders, maintaining an organized approach to recurring payments.</li><li>Monthly Reconciliations: Prepare detailed and accurate monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all financial records align with bank statements.</li><li>Cheque Management: Handle cheque banking and reconciliations with great attention to detail, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.</li><li>Proforma Payments: Collaborate closely with our Customer Services team to ensure timely dispatch of orders as soon as payment is received.</li><li>Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, consistent, and effective communication with all stakeholders, delivering exceptional service and ensuring all queries are addressed promptly.</li><li>Administrative Support: Perform essential administrative duties such as scanning, filing, and archiving, ensuring the Treasury Department operates smoothly and efficiently.</li><li>Additional Responsibilities: Take on any other tasks as required to support the team, showcasing your flexibility and commitment to the department’s overall success.</li></ul> What You'll Bring to the TeamWe’re looking for someone who has:<ul><li>Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.</li><li>Knowledge of SAP and double-entry bookkeeping (preferred, but we’re happy to train the right person!).</li><li>Experience with bank reconciliations or payment processing (a bonus!).</li><li>A keen attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.</li></ul>Experience and Qualifications<ul><li>Ideally, some experience in a similar role within a shared service environment.</li><li>GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are required.</li></ul>Why You'll Love Working HereAt our company, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive environment where your work is recognised and valued. By joining our Treasury team, you will:<ul><li>Be part of a proactive and forward-thinking team where your contributions will be key to our success.</li><li>Develop your skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment.</li><li>Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with flexible working options, both in the office and remotely.</li><li>Feel the impact of your work as you contribute to critical financial operations, ensuring smooth payments and reconciliations.</li></ul> The Ideal CandidateWe’re seeking someone who is:<ul><li>Numerate, reliable, and accurate in handling financial tasks.</li><li>Self-motivated and flexible with strong analytical and organisational skills.</li><li>A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused mindset.</li><li>Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines.</li><li>Adaptable and proactive, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Keen to grow and develop in a role where your contributions are noticed and appreciate</li></ul> What we offerAt Hachette UK Ltd., we believe in nurturing talent and fostering a work environment where every contribution matters. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your growth supported, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your Treasury career!Our 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>The role will be based at our Didcot (HHC) office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. 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 make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Treasury assistant

Closing date: 30th March 2025Salary: £27,000 We’re looking for an industrious production assistant to join our dynamic team at our offices in historic Somerset House in central London. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to break into publishing.Hurst is an independently owned and run non-fiction press based in London but publishing globally. We produce approximately 90 new titles per year in the fields of history, politics, sociology, war studies, and religion, building on our strengths in African, Asian, East European, and Middle East Studies. We aim to publish books that add meaningfully to conversations, or start new ones. Although we are a small publishing house, we consistently achieve coverage for our books in mainstream outlets including the BBC,&nbsp;The Guardian,&nbsp;Financial Times, and&nbsp;The Sunday Times.&nbsp;In the past year, our titles have been shortlisted for the following prestigious international awards: Orwell Prize,&nbsp;Los Angeles Times&nbsp;Book Prize,&nbsp;Financial TimesBest Business Book Award, André Simon Food &amp; Drink Awards, Bread &amp; Roses Radical Publishing Award, Gladstone History Prize, and the Templer Book Prize for Military History.As a production assistant, you will be reporting directly to our Production Director and will play an essential role at every stage of production, assisting on both general-interest and academic books. As we are a close-knit team, you will also gain insight into Editorial, Sales &amp; Marketing and Publicity, working closely with those colleagues. Responsibilities<ul><li>Taking the lead on author management during production;</li><li>Checking and marking up proof corrections;</li><li>Liaising with our production partners, e.g. printers, typesetters, proofreaders &amp; indexers;</li><li>Commissioning maps to illustrate our books;</li><li>Managing our files for eBooks, other electronic platforms &amp; marketing assets;</li><li>Commissioning cover designs for press review copies;</li><li>Text production for paperback editions.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, and experience<ul><li>Knowledge of and interest in global current affairs</li><li>Excellent written communication skills, and a good eye for detail</li><li>Outstanding levels of organisation and capacity for independent work</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to learn fast in a small team</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat</li></ul> Hurst has a hybrid working model. The role can be based anywhere, including fully office-based if preferred, but at a minimum you must be able to work in person in at Somerset House in Central London twice a week. Please note: we can only consider candidates with the permanent right to work in the UK.To apply, please send CV and covering letter to our Production Director,&nbsp;Daisy Leitch, via the 'Apply' button. 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;

Hurst Publishers

Production assistant

Closing date for applications: 23rd March 2025Salary: £31,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits Are you an Editorial Assistant ready for your next step up?&nbsp;The DK Travel division is seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to work across our expanding list of travel guides and gift and inspiration books.&nbsp;As an Editor, you will play a crucial role in delivering a range of projects, from guidebook updates to exciting new content, as well as conducting market research and creating sales materials. This would be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Editorial Assistant to step up and further develop their editorial and project management skills within a supportive team environment.We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and grow, with a genuine passion for travel and travel publishing. You should have proven experience in editorial publishing and be ready to embrace new challenges. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>An understanding of the fundamentals of the publishing process, specifically commissioning, editing and producing visual editorial content</li><li>Proven ability to project-manage a list of titles, keeping to schedules and budgets</li><li>Copy-editing, proofreading and research skills</li><li>The ability to communicate clearly and effectively</li><li>An understanding of what makes good content</li><li>Experience working with InDesign will be advantageous</li></ul>&nbsp; BenefitsWe 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</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad</li><li>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business</li></ul>&nbsp; Additional informationThis role reports directly to the Editorial Director, and you will also support and collaborate with members of the wider editorial team.&nbsp;In line with DK’s hybrid working approach, this role is currently office-based for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. &nbsp;&nbsp;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. To applyIf this sounds like the role for you, please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter by 23 March 2025.In your cover letter, we want to get to know you better, so please include...&nbsp;<ul><li>the DK book you have most enjoyed and why</li></ul>and one of the following:<ul><li>a travel book published in the last year that you wish you could have worked on</li><li>a book that you’re proud to have contributed to</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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Editor - DK Travel

Closing date: 24 March 2025Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: Sheffield, London, Bristol, Edinburgh, NewcastleContract: Permanent&nbsp;Ready for the next step in HR? Become a Junior HR Business Partner at Hachette UK, shaping talent solutions in a dynamic publishing environment.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Orion, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2021 British Book Awards; Little, Brown; John Murray Press; Hodder &amp; Stoughton; Headline; Quercus; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.Hachette UK is part of&nbsp;Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doingAs a Junior HR Business Partner for a range of Hachette UK’s divisions, you will work closely with the Senior HR Business Partner to drive improvements in management capability, ensure a fair and consistent approach to employee relations and deliver continual improvement of the HR offering. You will also support the Senior HR Business Partner with implementing a wide range of HR solutions that support business objectives.The HR team are responsible for delivering the people vision of the company working in collaboration with the business to provide strategic talent solutions that add value to Hachette UK and its people.This is an exciting position working across multiple divisions within Hachette UK and will play a crucial role in supporting our managers across all levels whilst supporting and developing the HR Assistant and Senior HR Officer.We’re looking for a HR Advisor who is ready for their next step up into business partnering, working in a supportive and collaborative environment! Who we are looking forPersonal Attributes/Skills<ul><li>Adaptable and able to take both a strategic and ‘hands-on’ approach</li><li>Credible, proactive professional with excellent judgment and the ability to instil confidence in others</li><li>Great communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to clearly present information to others</li><li>Proactive, solutions focused, and a pragmatic problem solver</li><li>Well networked with great interpersonal skills and capable of easily and naturally building relationships</li><li>Analytical skills including the ability to quickly and accurately assimilate information from complex verbal and numerical data</li><li>Ability to prioritise and handle ever changing and conflicting workload priorities</li><li>Ability to think innovatively and generate ideas and solutions offering a range of options</li><li>The ability to build trusted and positive relationships with staff at all levels</li><li>Accurate and exacting standards</li><li>High level of resilience with the ability to read people and adapt approach accordingly</li><li>Take pride in providing a first-class customer service to senior leaders and managers across our business</li><li>Tactful, diplomatic and approachable</li></ul>Experience/Knowledge&nbsp;<ul><li>Currently working as an Advisor looking for the next step in their role</li><li>Experience of working with and building rapport and strong relationships with very senior managers</li><li>Experience of managing a team- ability to prioritise, set a clear direction and be a role model within the function and the team that aligns with our culture and goals</li><li>Proven experience of managing complex employee relations issues, restructures, advising on organisational design and talent management processes</li><li>Strong understanding of employment legislation</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>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 at any of our national offices in Sheffield, Edinburgh, Newcastle, or Bristol, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. 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>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.

Junior HR business partner

<a href="https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/" target="_blank">House &amp; Garden</a> is looking for a Features Writer, 12 month FTC to work across print and digital.Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico &amp; Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.You'll be an experienced journalist with deep expertise in the British interior design and decorating industry. With a proven ability to integrate ideas, compelling copy and striking visuals to craft engaging news stories and features.&nbsp;We're looking for someone brimming with creative ideas and the skills to bring them to life. In this role, you'll report to the Deputy Editor and work closely with both the Digital Director and Houses Director.&nbsp;Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop creative ideas for news stories, write the resulting articles and take responsibility for sourcing and acquiring high-resolution photos. Work with the Photography Director on stories that require newly commissioned images.</li><li>Develop, produce and write features, house stories and profiles for both the print edition and website.</li><li>Contribute ideas and write additional features for the magazine and website as appropriate.</li><li>Attend photoshoots for features, lifestyle and house stories across the UK and occasionally abroad. Some lifestyle shoots may require an overnight stay outside of London.</li><li>Attend press launches and events during and sometimes outside of working hours.</li><li>Participate in monthly digital features meetings, presenting ideas for timely, relevant news stories as well as in-depth features.</li><li>Write regular news stories on interiors, property and culture for the House &amp; Garden website, collaborating closely with the digital team to craft engaging and relevant content.</li><li>Update the ‘What House &amp; Garden’s Editors Are Excited About This Month’ section with print news stories and add additional stories throughout the month.</li><li>Upload print-first features to the House &amp; Garden website, optimising them for a digital audience.</li><li>Oversee daily updates to evergreen digital content, with a focus on galleries.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who you are:<ul><li>Demonstrable experience in a similar role.</li><li>Impeccable editorial judgement and written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Confident, collaborative and communicative with a desire to thrive in a fast-paced media environment.</li><li>A strong team player with excellent communication skills, essential for our close-knit and agile team.</li><li>A passion for and understanding of the brand’s core subjects: decoration, design, travel and food.</li><li>Ability to work efficiently under deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow content calendars and schedules seamlessly.</li><li>Ability to provide examples of outstanding published news and feature articles.</li></ul>&nbsp;Does this sound like you? Please upload your latest CV and portfolio, which outline why you're a great match for what we're looking for. What benefits do we offer?&nbsp;<ul><li>25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for life events </li><li>Core hours </li><li>Competitive pension scheme </li><li>Bupa Private Healthcare </li><li>Enhanced maternity leave and family leave </li><li>Season ticket loans </li><li>Cycle to work </li><li>Employee Assistance programme </li><li>Bring your dog to work </li><li>A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts </li><li>Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions</li><li>Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce </li><li>Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>What happens next?</h2>If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply using the link and we will review your application as soon as possible - Please select ‘Creative Access’ as the source when prompted. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.Condé Nast is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

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