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Closing date for applications: 19th May 2024Salary: £26,500 per annumContract type: PermanentWorking hours: Full-timeLocation: Vauxhall, London (hybrid post probation)​​This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual seeking an exciting entry-level role in publicity and children’s publishing, with opportunities to work directly with some of the best children’s authors and illustrators in the industry.​Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international Group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House, Peachtree and Pixel + Ink in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the Walker Books Group is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books.​Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved family brands including Lucy Cousin’s Maisy, Michael Rosen’s We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s Guess How Much I Love You and Martin Handford’s Where’s Wally?The main purpose of the role is to provide crucial administrative support to our busy publicity department, and requires an individual who is highly organised and able to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks.A proven passion for the children's book market is key, and an understanding of basic publicity principles, media and events are desirable.​Responsibilities<ul><li>Co-ordinate and circulate Walker’s PR updates to ensure everybody across the business is aware of PR activity and coverage, including; monitoring press coverage, managing reviews and awards with updates on a central Biblio system, writing a weekly newsletter, adding to board reports, and ensuring key press &amp; award activity is represented across all Walker social media channels</li><li>In conjunction with the PR team, co-ordinate submissions including awards for all Walker titles, trade buyers’ guides and festival pitches</li><li>Support the PR team with events logistics including; supporting with the smooth running of launches, attending pitch meetings, assisting with the booking of logistical arrangements (including travel &amp; accommodation), and attending virtual and in-person events as required – this may involve weekends and evenings and travel around the UK</li><li>Oversee and manage the blogger/influencer contacts list, keeping it up to date and organised, as well as facilitating the monthly mail-outs of titles to YA bloggers, and managing call outs for new YA bloggers to join the list</li><li>Co-ordinate gratis mailings from the warehouse on behalf of the team</li><li>Oversee the PR in-box correspondence, as well as PR shelves &amp; cupboards to make sure they are stocked and kept in good order, with materials &amp; post appropriately handled</li><li>Support PR and Marketing with campaign brainstorms, and on occasion, research into the market &amp; competitor activity, as well as writing press releases</li><li>Adhoc tasks as required including (but not limited to); diary management, meeting minutes, supporting Head of Publicity with budget work, character costume bookings etc.</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.​Knowledge, skills and experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>A clear passion and enthusiasm for children’s book publishing, and an interest in media and events is vital for this role</li><li>Experience in juggling and prioritising multiple projects and requests</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in communicating appropriately with a range of people from a variety of backgrounds</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in order to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>A strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications</li><li>Highly self-motivated</li></ul> Why join Walker Books?​What we offer<ul><li>Hybrid work (at least two days in the office per week) once you have successfully passed probation</li><li>22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced Pension Scheme</li><li>Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul>​If you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walker.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walker.co.uk</a>.​Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce encourages creativity and innovative working environment. We are committed to equal treatment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. It is important that our teams represent all our readers, their families and their communities and we welcome and encourage all applications.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walker Books Ltd

Publicity assistant

Closing date for applications: 24th May 2024Contract: Full-time, temporary maternity cover positionSalary range:  £39,000 - £48,000Location: The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday Bloomsbury Publishing is looking for a senior key account manager to join our Bloomsbury UK Children’s Sales Team on a fixed-term parental leave contract.Reporting to the Head of Children’s Sales, this role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional to join the fast-moving and high-performing Sales Team of a top 5 UK publisher.  Bloomsbury Children’s are an award winning and market leading publisher of top authors and brands such as Harry Potter, Katherine Rundell, The Bunny Adventures, Katya Balen, Neil Gaiman, Kalynn Bayron and Tom Percival.   Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the Bloomsbury relationship with a selection of key UK accounts, including Waterstones and Gardners aiming to maximise sales revenue and profit whilst working towards group sales strategy and targets.</li><li>Sell the Children’s Trade and Education lists to key accounts, via regular customer presentations, NLFs and negotiating deals to secure best possible promotional space and marketing activity for Bloomsbury titles.</li><li>Liaise with the Publicity &amp; Marketing team to ensure market-leading execution of shared strategic title plans in order to hit ambitious targets and maximise sales from all M&amp;P activity by keeping retailers informed. </li><li>Work closely with the adult sales team on ongoing retailer specific strategies, especially the Digital Sales team to ensure we consider online impact in all decisions. </li><li>Responsibility for stock management for the Children’s Sales team. Including working closely with the Children’s Inventory Controller and the sales team to manage reprints, lead the weekly reprint meeting for sales, and attend the weekly cross-divisional reprints meeting taking responsibility for follow-up. </li><li>Manage embargoes and controlled releases for all children’s books with the Inventory Controller. </li><li>Responsibility for providing sales analysis, print-fix and acquisition numbers for titles and contributing to ad-hoc title task forces. </li><li>Responsibility for feeding in market and customer feedback into the acquisitions process</li><li>Attend Marketing meetings, and present sales updates (E.g. At the Fast Movers meeting).</li><li>Present to the ASM team at Sales Briefings, contribute to, and produce weekly sales reports (Weekly Sales Updates, Bitesize etc.).</li><li>Potential for line-management responsibility within the Children’s Consumer Sales team. To include, overseeing their workload, time-management and ensuring effective execution of their responsibilities, including sign off for expenditure. </li><li>Deputising for the Head of Sales on an ad hoc basis.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>Well-developed presentation skills</li><li>Demonstrate excellent client relationship building and development skills</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with stakeholders of different levels</li><li>Strong negotiation skills with a clear understanding of the commercials</li><li>Proven experience of sales, ideally in the children’s market</li><li>Wide knowledge of the UK book market, including Education</li><li>Preparing and writing internal reports</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills </li><li>Strong focus on attention to detail</li><li>Advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Highly numerate and keen reader</li></ul> 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. 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 Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior key account manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 15th May 2024Salary: £27,000Contract: The role is a full-time permanent position  Do you have a wide and varied reading list? Interested in making a start in your publishing career? If your answer is yes, keep on reading...We are looking for an Editorial Assistant to join the Special Interest Team at Bloomsbury. In this division, we create original and high-quality content to support hobbies, enthusiasms and interests in a number of subject areas including sports, health and wellness, sailing, camping and walking, military history, wildlife and creative writing. We also publish serious and rigorous non-fiction, aimed at a wider educated readership in the fields of politics, philosophy, history, religion and popular science.We are looking for someone with exceptional organisation skills, who has a good eye for detail and who is used to juggling a variety of tasks. A passion for books is a must and previous experience of working in an office environment would be an advantage. This role will specifically support Sport and Green Tree (3 days p/w) and Nautical and Conway (2 days p/w). ResponsibilitiesTo assist the editorial team with editorial and administrative tasks:<ul><li>Managing reprints for each list, liaising with production, checking proofs</li><li>Managing catalogue copy to make sure everything is present/correct </li><li>Checking ebook files</li><li>Checking Biblio and updating copy</li><li>Sending out proofs and advance copies to authors, contributors and others</li><li>Checking proof corrections </li><li>Responsible for checking media cuttings, and uploading quotes to Biblio</li><li>Submitting titles for book prizes</li><li>Checking title and metadata reports, and updating Biblio with missing information</li><li>Checking Amazon to ensure all information is up to date, including Look Inside/key words</li><li>Compiling and updating a freelancer database</li><li>Filling in HMRC forms/Statements of Work</li><li>Managing UK Hydrographic Office licensing process</li><li>Managing nautical departmental email address</li><li>Helping out at industry events</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>Exceptional organisational, time management and prioritisation skills</li><li>Ability to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities</li><li>Stays calm under pressure</li><li>Flexibility; ability to adapt to changing priorities</li><li>Proactive</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Confident, enthusiastic, hard-working, committed</li><li>Team player</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good visual ‘eye’</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Proofreading skills are an advantage</li><li>Good working knowledge of Word and Excel </li><li>Ability to learn and adapt to publishing systems and processes quickly</li><li>Knowledge of Biblio is an advantage</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).  Allocated office days for this role are Mondays and Tuesdays.As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 15th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Editorial assistant – Sport, Green Tree & Nautical

Closing date for applications: 22nd May 2024Term:  Full-time (35 hours/week) permanent positionSalary: £56,500 - £65,000 Bloomsbury Digital Resources is looking for a Digital Portfolio Director to lead the vision, direction and strategy for our portfolio of award-winning digital products in humanities and social sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for and a proven track record in creating and managing digital products for the higher education market to manage a portfolio of products including our platforms in history, theology and religion, philosophy, education and sports science. You will be an experienced content acquisitions person and a positive, proactive self-starter with strong creative vision and an ability to work with stakeholders both within and outside the business. The role is part of the Digital Editorial team, reports into the Academic Publishing Director and is responsible for managing a team of three (one direct report).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 critical texts, learning materials, 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.Bloomsbury offers a collegial working environment, with a dedicated and enthusiastic team committed to excellence and innovation. The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).  Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and Thursday  Responsibilities<ul><li>Leading the products and teams that comprise the portfolio</li><li>Reviewing portfolio performance and actioning initiatives to increase performance, where needed, to hit agreed profitability and revenue targets</li><li>Business justifications for third party partnerships resulting in large scale digital resources and presentation to internal stakeholders</li><li>Contracting / developing products to a pre-agreed acquisitions revenue target per annum to ensure delivery to plan</li><li>Working with team members to brainstorm ideas for products within the portfolio </li><li>When required, serving as digital editorial lead on products produced from internal Bloomsbury IP</li><li>Managing market research, overseeing, writing and presenting business plans for product concepts</li><li>Once signed off, working with BDR product staff to schedule key deliverables in light of overall launch requirements</li><li>Researching and strategically targeting content providers for partnership opportunities, maintaining an ongoing list of leads</li><li>Pitching to IP holders, underscoring the value of a Bloomsbury partnership </li><li>Where appropriate, responding to tenders for hosting IP </li><li>Contract negotiation and relationship building with external partners</li><li>Participating in all phases of the product life cycle, with decision-making authority on issues regarding the portfolio</li><li>Keeping on top of and reporting back on competitor activity to ensure we remain innovative</li><li>Line managing staff, as required</li><li>Representing Bloomsbury at conferences and key library events, as required  </li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>The ability to conceive of large-scale projects that excite and engage end users and create profile for Bloomsbury as we scale our business</li><li>Solid, demonstrable commercial nous, including the ability to think big and deliver on vision, and also on annual revenue targets while remaining within budget</li><li>The ability to set high-level portfolio strategy and communicate that to team members and stakeholders across the business</li><li>Solid experience in academic publishing, with a demonstrable track record of successfully advancing large-scale products – ideally from partnerships, and ideally digital</li><li>A track record of successful content acquisition, via licensing and/or commissioning</li><li>Self-starter, focused on the competitive landscape, who thrives on winning business and moving new ideas and products forward</li><li>Good interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Drive, determination and commercial creativity</li><li>A demonstrable ability to work well with others to advance common goals</li><li>A successful track record of working with partners / third party content providers and managing third-party relationships on an ongoing basis to ensure success </li><li>A demonstrable understanding of the value of the editorial process to product success</li><li>A track record of meeting targets and deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of emerging trends and issues in the academic marketplace, in particular in relation to digital products and library sales  </li></ul>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 22nd May 2024.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.

Digital portfolio director, Humanities & Social Sciences

Closing date: 29th May 2024Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000Contract: The role is a full-time permanent position We are looking for an experienced recruitment professional to join us as we strive to elevate the recruitment function to the next level.Sitting within the People and Engagement, the recruitment team is committed to finding the right person for the right role at the right time, and strives to provide a comprehensive, warm, friendly and accessible recruitment journey for all.Reporting to the HR Manager, the Recruitment Advisor will support the UK business in managing the end-to-end recruitment process. The role will contribute towards several initiatives to enhance the recruitment offering to meet the business objectives of welcoming and recruiting applicants from all backgrounds and identities, enabling Bloomsbury and the global publishing industry to be shaped and enhanced by diverse voices that reflect our culture and society. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrated proven 360 recruitment experience</li><li>Recruitment CMS or ATS experience and knowledge</li><li>Solid stakeholder relationship management skills</li><li>Good organisational skills, prioritise workload, attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Able to work autonomously</li><li>Knowledge of employment law and recruitment practices</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Able to maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring that personal details are, recorded and stored as appropriate, and in line with data protection.</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 29th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Recruitment advisor

Closing date: 20th May 2024Salary: £40,000 per annumContract: The role is a temporary, 12-month maternity cover position. Passionate about digital product management and academic publishing?Bloomsbury Digital Resources is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Digital Product Manager to join our Product Management team on a Maternity Cover basis, reporting to the Head of Product Innovation for Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). Our team is part of Bloomsbury Digital Resources, which sits within the wider Bloomsbury Academic and Professional Division.As a Product Manager, you will play a key role in a dynamic, growing and friendly team, who are re-imagining Bloomsbury’s academic publishing for a digital environment. Working on our industry-leading online products in HSS, you will be central to shaping, developing, launching and managing products some of our multi-award-winning suite of digital platforms. You will be the Product Management lead for a successful and growing list of products across a broad range of subject areas, including (but not limited to) Theology and Religious Studies; Music and Sound; Food Studies, ensuring that the products meet the needs of academic users through delivering timely product launches, content updates and functional enhancements.Bloomsbury strives to be an inclusive employer and publisher, and is the 2022 winner of the London Book Fair Inclusivity in Publishing Award. This year, once again, we have been nominated for The Bookseller’s Academic, Educational &amp; Professional Publisher of the Year Award. ResponsibilitiesProduct development <ul><li>Work alongside Business Owners and Editorial leads to shape and develop new digital product ideas from initial concept through to proposal stage</li><li>Act as Product Management Lead during the Design &amp; Development Phase of new products, working alongside the Editorial Project Leads, taking responsibility for defining product requirements, scope and Minimum Viable Product</li><li>Carry out user experience research with librarians, academics, teachers and students pre and post-launch to ensure that products meet user needs</li><li>Use the Bloomsbury Publishing Platform to load content and configure HTML pages for new sites, working with Marketing and Editorial to agree on site layout and visual design</li><li>Perform User Acceptance Testing during product development, reporting and ticketing bugs to ensure that the sites meet the agreed requirements </li></ul>Product and content management<ul><li>Manage products after launch to ensure that content updates and enhancements are performed to an agreed schedule and within the agreed budget</li><li>Liaise with external software developers on day-to-day site management and bug-fixing</li><li>Manage the content requirements for new products, liaising with Content Architecture and Production teams on data planning, content conversion and content loading</li><li>Liaise with partner organizations over content supply and data requirements</li><li>Monitor sites for bugs and improvements, respond to customer and sales requests for product enhancements, and prioritise requirements based on business priority</li><li>Provide regular website usage analytics reports and advise on opportunities for improving content &amp; features based on analytics</li></ul>Product representation<ul><li>Act as ‘product champion’, using product expertise to respond to queries from sales, marketing and customers, troubleshooting and escalating issues as required, and contributing to strategic development of those products</li><li>Provide training and guidance to Editorial and other teams on technical requirements</li><li>Liaise with sales, marketing and customer services to communicate the addition of new content and product enhancements </li><li>Channel feedback from the market by meeting end-users through user testing sessions, focus groups, conferences or sales visits</li></ul>Strategic planning &amp; team development <ul><li>Line management of the Assistant Product Manager for HSS</li><li>Resource management and planning for the HSS product pipeline</li><li>Ensure consistency and best practice across the team in areas such as user engagement, analytics and usage reporting</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to the team’s processes and workflows</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>Demonstrated experience of digital product management, with a demonstrable record of delivering successful digital products</li><li>Understanding of the needs of the academic library market and library systems </li><li>Understanding of project management &amp; development processes</li><li>Experience of gathering &amp; interpreting web usage analytics</li><li>Experience of conducting quantitative and qualitative market research</li><li>Excellent implementation and time-management skills</li><li>An excellent eye for detail and a logical, problem-solving approach </li><li>Experience in editing XML and working with Content Management Systems </li><li>A firm grasp of web usability issues</li><li>A proactive, “can-do” attitude </li><li>Passion and interest in developing a career in digital product management</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and ThursdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) by clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by end of 20th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Product manager, Humanities and Social Sciences BDR (maternity cover)

Closing date: 14th May 2024 at 11.55pmSalary: £27,600Location: Hybrid working model in the London Bridge officeJob type: Permanent This is an exciting opportunity to join the busy, fast-paced HarperCollins Children’s sales team, providing support to UK Key Accounts, Group Sales functions and the wider UK trade sales teams.The role will require an extremely high level of organisation and detail, as well as an ability to rapidly acquire a high level of competency on company systems and confident use of Microsoft Office applications.  Most of all we’re looking for personable, bright individual who can learn quickly and use their own initiative.The role offers solid experience, including shadowing the account handlers for major UK retailers, as well as the potential for the right candidate to look after some accounts directly.  Working across the HarperCollins Children’s Books list, it’s a real opportunity for gaining an unmatched insight into the commercial UK and International book markets. As well as being heavily customer-facing, the role will work across authors and brands from across the most exciting, bestselling authors and brands in the market, including David Walliams, Oliver Jeffers, Judith Kerr, David Baddiel and Paddington Bear. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Administrative support to the HarperCollins Children’s Books UK Sales Team</li><li>Distribute advance samples/ proofs to retailers</li><li>Create internal and external PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports  </li><li>Answer internal and customer queries quickly and effectively</li><li>Organise and assist with author signings</li><li>Management and distribution of POS and key sales material – working closely with Marketing, PR, field sales and the key account team to deliver this efficiently and in a timely manner</li><li>Ad-hoc administrative tasks – e.g formatting presentations, creating graphs and charts through Excel</li><li>Liaise with the Field Sales team, Divisional Sales teams, Marketing, PR, Distribution, Editorial and Commercial Finance</li><li>Process customer and event orders in a clear and timely manner, liaising with Glasgow distribution, credit control and customer services to ensure the effective distribution of orders so that invoices are raised and books dispatched in the business’s best interests</li><li>Raise any required marketing POs</li><li>Generate order forms</li><li>Internal champion across brands and accounts to key stakeholders</li><li>TCM competition tracker maintenance and weekly TCM reports</li><li>Management of select accounts (dependent on candidate)</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Administrative experience</li><li>Experience of Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Sales and customer service experience desirable</li><li>Previous experience in a publishing role at assistant level, or bookseller experience is desirable but not essential</li><li>Organised, efficient and pro-active</li><li>Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbally</li><li>Professional, reliable, able to work quickly under pressure and use own initiative</li><li>Effective team player</li><li>Confidence and aptitude to work across databases and systems</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Keen interest in books, and Children’s books in particular</li><li>Outstanding communicator</li><li>Collaborative and proactive</li><li>Keen to progress with an interest in sales</li></ul> Benefits <ul><li>Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days) </li><li>Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave </li><li>Private healthcare cover and life assurance </li><li>Summer Hours  </li><li>Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal </li><li>Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme </li><li>Relocation Rent Support Loan  </li><li>Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work</li><li>Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes </li><li>Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers </li><li>Gym membership discount </li><li>Onsite physiotherapy (London only) </li><li>Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days </li><li>We're a certified Carbon Neutral company</li><li>Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)</li><li>With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hire</li><li>Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books </li><li>Subsidised canteen and retail discounts </li><li>Onsite prayer room </li></ul> If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to <a href="mailto:recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk</a> with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry level positions. For more information visit  <a href="mailto:recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.btbs.org/</a>

Glasgow Office 

Honley

Dublin

HarperCollins Publishers UK

HarperCollins

200 Years of HarperCollins

Sales executive, HCCB

Closing date: 20th May 2024Salary range: £29,000 - £32,600Contract: The role is a full-time position This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing one of Bloomsbury’s fastest-growing digital portfolios. Working across products designed for students and academics across visual arts disciplines such as fashion, applied arts, design, art history and others, the Editor is responsible for nurturing current products and updates as well as seeing pipeline products through to fruition and developing entirely new resources in line with divisional strategic goals.  Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as the role requires working across multiple projects with numerous stakeholders, including major licensing partners and internal teams.  Spanning content commissioning, editorial development, budget management, contract admin, market research and product commissioning, this role balances commercial and creative aspects and presents an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team committed to enriching arts education and delivering resources of excellence and originality.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead on the development of products in line with BDR’s long-term strategic goals.</li><li>Identify prospective third party partners for content licensing, either to feed Annual Updates, or to create new modular products.</li><li>Take ownership of new product development by carrying out market research, assessing product viability and compiling business plan documents for presentation at departmental meetings.</li><li>Manage content updates and modular product launches and keep the publishing programme on schedule by tracking content and liaising proactively with key stakeholders.</li><li>Manage the administration related to the development of new digital products, including tracking contracts, liaising with royalty and account teams as appropriate, liaising with external licensing partners, preparing content for handover to Production, writing copy, and resolving all other issues that arise. </li><li>Proactively maintain existing platforms, recommend areas of improvement and work with the Product and Marketing teams to analyse user needs and develop the products accordingly.</li><li>Manage relationships with key external stakeholders including authors, editors, advisors, and licensing partners.</li><li>Commission and oversee submission of digital-first content, carrying out peer review where necessary and spearheading the creation of new pedagogical series.</li><li>Manage the editorial budgets for allocated projects, processing and recording invoices.</li><li>Act as an ambassador for Bloomsbury with external stakeholders and attend conferences where required.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>A pro-active self-starter with a keen eye for the bigger picture and a creative drive to develop engaging products as BDR grows in suite of digital platforms.</li><li>Commercially astute with a familiarity with the emerging trends and challenges of the digital academic publishing market.</li><li>Strong editorial experience with a proven track record of commissioning content and achieving objectives.</li><li>A professional and enthusiastic attitude with experience working with authors and external third party partners to deliver content.</li><li>Experience drafting authors/content licensing partner contracts and reviewing project budgets.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills with high editorial standards.</li><li>Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills with ability to work calmly under pressure and effectively as part of a team.</li><li>Good MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word.</li><li>Experience with Ringgold, Biblio, MDL Connect and the creation of Wiki pages a plus.</li><li>Experience within digital publishing and/or a background in a visual arts discipline is a plus.</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and ThursdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our URL detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 20th May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Editor, Bloomsbury Digital Resources

Closing date: 21st May 2024Salary range: £29,000 - £35,000Contract: The role is a full-time permanent position This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sales Team of a top 5 UK Publisher at a time of dynamic investment and growth. We are looking to recruit an individual with proven account handling experience to join our fast-paced adult sales team supporting an area of the Adult Key Accounts including specific customer responsibilities and ownership of some broader sales team tasks. The role will be responsible for supporting the sell-in process to a selection of key accounts and will take ownership of the administration required. They will help implement the sales strategy under the guidance of a Head of Sales to deliver profitable sales growth for Bloomsbury Adult titles. They will be the first point of contact for day-to-day queries from the customers in their remit.As well as including some direct selling and broader departmental responsibilities, the successful candidate will be a contributing voice in the UK Sales team's title acquisition discussions and strategies. The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual, with strong interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail. You will have administration and sales experience, and be able to juggle numerous tasks, while being deadline-focused and results-driven. Working as part of a busy team, you will have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a collaborative working style. The UK Sales Executive, Adult will report into a UK Head of Sales and will be based in our Bedford Square office. This will be a hybrid working position. Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the sell-in to a selection of key accounts</li><li>Direct selling responsibilities</li><li>Ownership of a share of broader sales team tasks</li><li>Under the guidance of the Head of Sales and Sales Director, create and deliver annual strategic plans for delivering the required sales targets for specific key accounts the role is responsible for</li><li>Keep the key accounts the role is responsible for informed of all title activity including Award Winners/Marketing &amp; PR Campaigns and other highlighted titles and series</li><li>Participate in the publishing process from the acquisition process to publication working closely with colleagues from the editorial, marketing and publicity departments across Adult. Contribute to weekly title submission discussions and give confident, informed opinions</li><li>Be market aware using TCM analysis/competitor activity to support customer sell-in and contribute to internal team discussions</li><li>Be confident in using Biblio, and run Biblio reports/pub schedules on request</li><li>Provide proactive support to the Heads of Sales and UK Adult Sales Director as required, including market research, data analysis, researching acquisition figures, inputting acquisition figures into Biblio, assisting with pulling reports for customer and departmental  business reviews</li><li>Liaise with Bloomsbury stock management teams, warehouse teams and other Bloomsbury departments to ensure efficient processing of and timely delivery of customer orders</li><li>Seek out extra sales opportunities for Bloomsbury titles</li><li>Help out with author signing sessions and other ad hoc admin tasks</li><li>Attend author events</li><li>Cover for colleagues when necessary</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience <ul><li>A team player</li><li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li><li>Strong presentation skills</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong negotiation skills </li><li>Advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Good analytical skills</li><li>Keen Reader</li><li>Expertise in Biblio, Nielsen, Cognos and Vista is an advantage</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).  Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via clicking the 'Apply' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 21st May 2024. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

UK sales executive, Adult

Closing date: 21st May 2024Salary: £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, enthusiastic, and energetic marketing assistant to join our busy, award-winning, and friendly team.Profile Books is a leading independent publisher with strengths in general trade non-fiction and fiction. Its imprints include Serpent’s Tail, Souvenir Press, Wellcome Collection, The Economist and Viper Books. Bestselling authors include Mary Beard, Robert Greene, G.T Karber, Sarah Perry, Esi Edugyan, and Torrey Peters. This is a brilliant first step into marketing, and the publishing industry. Assisting the Marketing Director and team, and reporting into the Marketing Manager, you will work across all our lists.You don’t need publishing or marketing experience – we are looking for a curious and passionate self-starter, full of ideas, keyed into trends and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. You will be a keen reader across multiple genres and have a thirst for learning – and for ensuring the department’s activity runs smoothly at all times. This is a job for someone aiming for a career path in marketing, rather than a route into editorial or other roles. The role offers the opportunity to learn analytics, social media advertising, video editing, graphics production, and project management.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist the Marketing Director and team with day-to-day tasks on campaigns as well as general team processes</li><li>Organise proof production and distribution </li><li>Contribute ideas and creative thinking to marketing meetings </li><li>Liaise with other departments on campaigns and pitches </li><li>Write creative, selling copy across social media and newsletters</li><li>Produce, schedule and monitor social media content and developments across all platforms </li><li>Produce graphics and other marketing materials</li><li>Produce slides for sales conferences, and sell-in material </li><li>Be the key liaison for audio marketing </li><li>Conduct influencer and partnership research, outreach, and mailings </li><li>Assist with events (online and offline) </li><li>Attend meetings and take minutes </li><li>Maintain and develop contact lists with adherence to GDPR</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A love of books</li><li>A keen eye for detail </li><li>Ability to prioritise competing demands and excellent organisation</li><li>Time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of how to engage communities across social media platforms</li><li>Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)</li><li>A knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop will be beneficial</li></ul> How to applyPlease apply with your CV and Cover Letter by 23:59 on Tuesday 21st May. As part of the covering letter, please include answers to the following:<ul><li>What interests you particularly about working for Profile books? </li><li>What is a recent marketing campaign or piece of marketing activity that caught your attention and why? This can be from any industry (max 200 words).</li></ul> What to expect from usWe pride ourselves on being an outstanding place to work and a supportive team, driven by a love of readers, writers, and ideas. The role is full time and based in Farringdon, London. We are currently working to a hybrid home/office model, but in the office a minimum of three days per week. Salary of £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Benefits include 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days with length of service) plus bank holidays, pension, life insurance, annual bonus scheme for all employees, working day 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday-Friday with flexible working agreements by arrangement. Profile strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may require when attending an interview. We offer expenses for travel to London to attend interviews. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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