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Closing date for applications: 16 January 2026Salary: £27,000 per annumContract: Full-time, permanent position&nbsp;Bloomsbury Children’s Design department are looking for a highly organised, motivated person to join our team.&nbsp;This supportive role is key to the smooth operation of our design department and requires a ‘can do ‘positive person, with good time management who will work with all the designers in the team. A confident communicator who will also liaise with other teams across our children’s publishing business.The role will report to the Creative Director, Children’s &amp; Education.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Predominantly an administrative position, the role also requires some design work: Administrative tasks</li><li>Biblio admin, updating schedules statuses, design costs and the loading of front cover images (training provided)</li><li>Meeting organisation, preparing agenda, cover status grid and minuting of weekly cover meetings</li><li>Updating sales material folder with covers and spreads</li><li>Image supply and admin for book fair print and on-line catalogues</li><li>On boarding freelances</li><li>Drafting illustrator contracts Design tasks</li><li>Handling re-print requests across our children’s publishing</li><li>Converting final covers into audio covers</li><li>Converting existing book formats to paperback and board book formats</li><li>Creating pack shots</li><li>Creating holding covers</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A degree (BA or equivalent) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant subject such as graphic design, publishing design, illustration, or equivalent professional experience</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel and Acrobat</li><li>Proficient in all creative suite programmes: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator</li><li>Strong, clear, confident communicator</li><li>Practical, highly organised and committed</li><li>Proactive, helpful and time efficient</li></ul>&nbsp;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: Mondays and Tuesdays. This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme.&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Friday 16th January 2026.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday Other Benefits</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Learning &amp; Development</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Ride to Work Scheme</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li><li>EAP Advice and Counselling</li></ul>&nbsp;Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.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>

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Design team assistant

Closing date for applications: 16th January 2026Salary: £60,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per weekContract: 12-month fixed-term Take the next step in your marketing career, shaping strategy and leading teams across a dynamic and diverse fiction and non-fiction portfolio.The John Murray Group which encompasses John Murray Press, Quercus, John Murray specialist and Dialogue, is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK, with imprints that encompass a range of bestselling, pioneering and prize-winning publishing. From incredible literary and commercial fiction to thought-provoking non-fiction, we are home to bestselling fiction brands such as Mick Herron, Elly Griffiths and Beth O’Leary and the biggest names in non-fiction including David Attenborough, Trevor Noah and Miriam Margolyes. We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious, and excited about discovering and nurturing new voices that can shape and shake our world.The deputy/marketing director will join the team to cover a colleague’s maternity leave and help oversee the trade marketing department, devising and delivering the marketing strategy across our broad range of commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction. Reporting into the creative &amp; marketing director, you’ll be full of energy and thrive on working with an engaged, passionate department. As this is an opportunity to manage and develop a team, you’ll be adept at building strong working relationships with your peers and other departments, and you will be someone with outstanding leadership skills and team management experience who strives for excellence.This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and talented head of marketing or deputy director equivalent to take the next step in their career, bringing your extensive line management experience, commercial expertise and creative spark to a great leadership role. You’ll be a highly organised and proactive individual with a meticulous eye for detail, fantastic sense of the market and excellent communication skills. You’ll be confident in leading a team, representing the needs and wants of the department and aligning these to the wider business goals, managing stakeholders at all levels of the business and bringing energy and passion to everything you do. Experience in commercial publishing is also desirable.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Working with the creative and marketing director to lead &amp; develop the John Murray Group trade marketing team, driving excellence across everything we do</li><li>Line management responsibility for approx. 4 marketers and overseeing a department of 10</li><li>Overseeing first-class campaign delivery across our fiction and non-fiction lists, in addition to directly managing key brand and breakout campaigns</li><li>This role has a particular emphasis on leading the marketing strategy for our commercial publishing (Quercus), maximising the value of our frontlist and backlist across all formats, overseeing the Quercus marketing budget and being a key voice in acquisitions</li><li>This role will champion the importance of evaluating the efficacy of marketing activity, placing consumer insight and data analysis at the heart of everything the team do</li><li>Liaison and relationship management with our media buying agency</li><li>Oversee department strategy across digital promotions, AMS &amp; communities’ growth</li><li>Manage our proof, Netgalley &amp; sustainability strategy</li><li>Attend the Hachette Group marketing director meetings</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Significant marketing experience at a senior level in publishing</li><li>Proven team and line management experience, supervising, managing and developing marketers</li><li>Expert knowledge of target market and industry, with a particular focus on commercial publishing</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, you will be confident chairing meetings and expertly guiding the conversation</li><li>Strong financial understanding and budget management skills</li><li>Adaptable, organised, collaborative and an excellent problem-solver</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Deputy marketing director/marketing director (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11.59pmEvent date and time: Tuesday 10th March 2026, 6–8pmLocation: 2 Marylebone Road, London NW1 4DF&nbsp;Join Which?, the UK’s consumer champion, for an in-person industry insights event designed to open doors, share real career advice, and give you direct access to the people behind the array of content we publish online and in our magazines.<a href="https://www.which.co.uk/" target="_blank">Which?</a> is a not for profit organisation, all for protecting consumers – a powerful force for good, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. From product testing and reviews to tackling online scams and campaigning for safer products, Which? is the independent consumer voice that provides impartial expert advice and helps people make confident choices. At Which?, our daily mission is to drive real change with ‘improving life for consumers’ at its core. We nurture a dynamic, diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and heard, so we can deliver real impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;Event detailsCreative Access and Which? are co-hosting an in-person industry insights event on Tuesday 10th March 2026 from 6–8pm, for early to mid career candidates from under-represented groups with an interest in roles at Which?.&nbsp;The event will include a panel discussion, interactive demos, and networking opportunities. You’ll explore different areas within the content and publishing&nbsp;teams, meet the people behind the work, and gain insight into the skills and experience needed to succeed. You’ll also have the opportunity to join our talent pool for future roles.Apply now for your chance to join this exclusive event and be considered for future roles through our talent pool.&nbsp;What to expectOur expert panel of Which? employees will provide an overview of the organisation, career pathways, innovation, and future skills. They'll cover:<ul><li>What Which? does and why it is a great place to work</li><li>Key functions including what the content and publishing&nbsp;teams do</li><li>Panellists' roles, career journeys and insights</li><li>How Which? uses technology, data, and creative approaches</li><li>Skills and experience needed for future roles with advice and tips for applications</li></ul>After the panel, you'll have the chance to get hands-on with interactive demos hosted by Which? and network with the panel and other team members - a great opportunity to ask questions, make connections and gain first-hand insights.&nbsp;What you will gain<ul><li>Understanding of Which?: learn the organisation's purpose and unique impact, to help you decide if it is the right environment for you</li><li>Actionable application skills: learn how to navigate modern recruitment and improve your CV and applications</li><li>Direct industry insight: gain real insights into the types of roles available and the reality of working in this sector</li></ul>&nbsp;Future opportunitiesFollowing the event, attendees will join our talent pool for access to exciting future opportunities at Which? including:<ul><li>Researcher/writer - turn investigations, product testing, surveys and reviews into actionable, engaging advice and editorial content</li><li>Market analyst - analyse data and market trends to provide the core insights that guide Which?’s testing, reviews, and content</li><li>Content producer/writer - create and optimise content that drive Which?'s digital presence and impact, engages audiences, and supports our mission</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking forWe welcome candidates from a wide range of disciplines, especially those with research, analysis, and communication skills, which may include:<ul><li>Social sciences &amp; humanities: researching topics, synthesising information, and working with consumer insights</li><li>Media, journalism &amp; communications: spotting stories in data, investigative techniques, writing for audiences, or digital content</li><li>Business, economics and marketing: numeracy, analysing markets, managing projects or working with datasets</li></ul>Depending on the role you're interested in, examples of the range of desirable skills and experiences we value could include:<ul><li>Curiosity and passion for data, digital tools, and turning research into easy-to-read, engaging content</li><li>Enthusiasm for Which? and an interest in its values and mission</li><li>Content creation and communication skills, with attention to accuracy, readability, and engaging writing</li><li>Confidence handling data, analytics, and using research methods to draw meaningful insights</li><li>Familiarity with digital tools and best practices e.g. Microsoft/Google Suite, content management systems (CMS), or search engine optimisation (SEO)</li><li>Project management skills, including managing multiple tasks and deadlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and confidence building relationships</li><li>A curious and consumer-focused mindset, with an interest in how products, services and websites work</li></ul>This list isn't exhaustive but is intended to be a guide to the types of skills and experiences we look for. You don’t need to tick every box to apply. If you have relevant skills or passion for our work, we’d love to hear from you!&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload as one document your CV and a cover letter answering the following question: “How would attending this session support you in progressing in your career?” (applications without answers will not be accepted)</li><li>Please also include in your application written permission for Which? to keep your details on file as part of the recruitment talent pool</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact or apply via the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this opportunity to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>&nbsp;This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.

Which?

Industry insight session and talent pool

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