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Closing date: Friday 25th JulySalary: From £36,000 per annum, depending on experienceContract: Full-time temporary position as maternity cover, for 12 months from October 2025. &nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of Bloomsbury’s award-winning academic division.&nbsp;Our Archaeology list is a relatively new but fast-growing list, publishing across the global higher-education markets. With particular strengths in the fields of ancient drama, classical reception and language teaching, the list publishes a diverse portfolio from research monographs to student introductions.&nbsp;We are seeking an academic Commissioning Editor to cover a maternity leave and to continue the consistent growth enjoyed in recent years. You will expand our publishing in some of the aforementioned areas across a range of product lines (textbooks, monographs and reference). The role will report to our Global Editorial Director for Literary Studies, Classics and Performing Arts. &nbsp;The role<ul><li>Provides the strategic direction and is commercially responsible for Archaeology and Ancient History within Bloomsbury’s academic division in conjunction with direct line manager</li><li>Researches new product lines and markets for Books </li><li>May identify, manage and secure new book and digital resource publishing partnerships </li><li>Ensures that the Archaeology list meets key business goals: global growth plans, revenue, budgets, number of projects, product mix, profit etc.</li><li>Acts as a spokesperson for the list and the Bloomsbury Academic Division, representing its key values, objectives and policies &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Familiarity with the list’s subject area a definite advantage but not essential</li><li>Proven relevant experience in academic publishing</li><li>Knowledge of academic publishing trends and developments, for example in Open Access publishing</li><li>Proactive, confident self-starter and a collaborative team player</li><li>Creative and commercial approach to list development, management and commissioning </li><li>Strong analytic skills and a competent user of publishing software systems</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally</li><li>Positive outlook, strong problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Highly organised and with the ability to develop and maintain business relationships </li><li>Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationships</li></ul>The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and ThursdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Friday 25th July 2025.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> &nbsp;Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&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.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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;

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Commissioning editor, Archaeology and Ancient History - 12 month FTC

Closing date: 23 July 2025Contract: Full time, permanent contractSalary: £27,000 per annumLocation: Hybrid working potential, based in Central London &nbsp;Love art, archives, and attention to detail? From supporting image sourcing to caring for analogue archives, this is a hands-on opportunity at the heart of a publisher dedicated to visual creativity and cultural heritage.Thames &amp; Hudson is the leading global publisher of illustrated books on all aspects of human creativity, the visual arts, history and popular culture.We are seeking a motivated individual to provide support to our team of picture researchers—both in-house and external—working across Thames &amp; Hudson projects. This role will also assist in the organisation and documentation of the T&amp;H in-house image Libraries and Archives (analogue and digital). &nbsp;ResponsibilitiesAssist in-house and external picture researchers across all the stages of the picture research process including:&nbsp;<ul><li>Reformatting picture lists, sourcing images, assessing and managing digital files and locating copyright holders, systematically documenting information that relates to images and payments;</li><li>Liaising with freelance picture researchers/sharing updates about their projects and assisting with payments;</li><li>Managing the handover of completed projects ensuring it is completed to the T&amp;H standards including archiving analogue and digital files cross-referencing when necessary, recording final picture costs and ordering copies for T&amp;H and suppliers.</li></ul>Work with the Head of Picture Research, Libraries and Archive to manage the T&amp;A Library and Archive with responsibilities that include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Updating the relevant library and archive catalogues to the required standard;</li><li>Fetching and re-shelfing analogue materials from the archive and the library required for T&amp;H projects;</li><li>Assisting with any book moves;</li><li>Contributing to the management of the online archive of image files.</li></ul>General administration including mail/couriers, and&nbsp;supporting the team in improving its workflow. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Educated to degree level in the arts or humanities.</li><li>A demonstrable interest in visual arts and culture.</li><li>Experience working at a publisher or in the publishing department of a university, gallery, museum or library.</li><li>First-class command of English spelling and grammar, and a keen eye for detail.</li><li>Excellent research and organisational skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Attention to detail and a high regard for accuracy</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.</li><li>Experience of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Pro.</li><li>Highly focused, self-motivated and enthusiastic.</li><li>Organised and consistently reliable</li><li>Collaborative team player with a flexible, open-minded approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities</li></ul>&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.At Thames &amp; Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to Sophie Castle at the email address found via the Apply button. Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements listed in Knowledge, Skills and Experience above. The deadline for applications is 23 July 2025.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access. &nbsp;Some of the benefits of working with us:Apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, we offer:• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays • Profit share scheme • Interest-free loan for rent deposit or season travel ticket • Discounts off our lovely T&amp;H books and bought-ins • Generous pension contributions • Employee Assistance Programme • Cycle to Work Scheme • Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwideAnd more!

Thames & Hudson Headquarters

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Picture Research, Archives and Libraries assistant

Salary:&nbsp;£27,000 per annumLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;Royalties&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting to:&nbsp;Head of Royalties This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to enter the administrative / financial sector of the publishing industry.Providing the rare opportunity to both work in a creative field and to learn about royalties, author statements, international taxes, and accounting procedures, this position would be a good fit for someone with a passion for the arts but also a strong sense of logic, problem solving and numerical capabilities. Reporting to the Head of Royalties you will be integrated into a multi-department environment, where we put our writers first and strive to deliver the very best customer service. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Learning and comprehending key deal points on author/illustrator contracts, as well as inputting them into our publishing operational system, Biblio</li><li>Managing royalty-related data (including royalty rates, advances, subsidiary rights), ensuring accuracy and understanding how it connects to author contracts, payments, and financial reporting</li><li>Requesting bank details from new payees (authors / illustrators / agents) and entering them onto the system according to existing procedures</li><li>Updating contact / bank details of existing payees </li><li>Processing all types of advance payments in Biblio as per bi-weekly schedule, running relevant reports, communicating with Editorial teams requesting their confirmations and actioning the approvals (new process which will be implemented later in the year)</li><li>Checking that payments have been made punctually and properly, as well as keeping clear records of erroneous findings</li><li>Processing on Biblio subsidiary rights royalty statements submitted by third-parties in multiple different languages and generating sub-rights royalty invoices</li><li>Posting sub-rights payments</li><li>Working closely with Accounts Receivable on clearing un-allocated sub-right payments by chasing third-party publishers / agents for missing statements &nbsp;</li><li>Answering authors and agents’ queries </li><li>Manage internal queries over sub-right income and royalties to ensure an accurate information flow across multiple departments</li><li>Participating in projects and testing of new processes / procedures</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A motivated and proactive individual with a strong desire to learn, who quickly adapts to new systems and workflows</li><li>Detail-focused and analytically minded, with an interest in reviewing and interpreting royalty statements, sales reports, and contractual data</li><li>Accurate and reliable in entering data (vital for contracts deal points, financial data, etc.)</li><li>Possesses strong numeracy skills (essential for accurate royalty calculations and financial reconciliations)</li><li>Confident in using Excel at an intermediate level, including pivot tables and formulas, and eager to further develop these skills</li><li>Highly organised with strong time management skills; capable of prioritising tasks effectively (critical during royalty cycles and tight reporting deadlines)</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to liaise professionally with authors and agents, resolving queries as well as with colleagues, and external stakeholders</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul> 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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Royalties administrator (12-month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 27th July at 11.59pmSalary: £24,570 per annumTerm: 6 monthsHours: 9am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday&nbsp;Location: Hybrid with 2 days per week in officeStart date: August 2025 &nbsp;A fantastic opportunity to learn from and work with a collaborative publishing team, where you'll find out all about the book-making process.Creative Access is working with Bonnier Books UK to look for an intern who will join its Edinburgh-based imprint, Black &amp; White Publishing. This is an brilliant chance to develop editorial skills and gain real-world experience in the lifestyle, cookery, true crime, general non-fiction, commercial fiction, YA fiction, crime fiction and poetry and more.The ideal candidate would be an open, enthusiastic, detail-oriented team-player with a passion for books, an interest in both fiction and non-fiction, and an ambition to become an editor. This role will suit candidates who are well organised, excellent communicators, positive thinkers and strong team players, who are full of ideas and love driving them through to fruition. &nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Support the scheduling and editorial critical paths of Black &amp; White titles to ensure publication runs to schedule</li><li>Support freelance copy editors and proof-readers, taking in corrections and working with editorial team to manage changes and update manuscripts</li><li>Assist with setting titles up on Biblio</li><li>Report on submissions and contribute to discussions about potential new title acquisitions</li><li>Minuting team meetings and divisional meetings</li><li>Attend editorial and wider divisional meetings</li><li>Invoice processing</li><li>Implement and utilise all relevant editorial checklists</li><li>Acting as a point of contact for author queries, resolving problems and answering questions promptly and accurately</li><li>Liaising with other members of the non-fiction team as well as colleagues from other departments such as production, design, marketing, and sales</li><li>Assist in securing endorsements for titles</li><li>Send out proof and finished copies to authors, agents and media contacts</li><li>Update reviews on Biblio for titles both pre-and post-publication</li><li>Writing and editing marketing and cover copy and product descriptions, where appropriate</li><li>Assisting with the development of new book projects by conducting market research</li><li>Order office supplies and maintain office stationery as appropriate</li><li>Assist with the organisation of book launches, events, and marketing activities</li><li>Occasional assistance with book sales at events</li><li>Additional administrative duties, as required.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>An ambitious and creative self-starter with a passion for books</li><li>Ability to manage jobs from inception to completion to the highest standard</li><li>Excellent organisation and time management</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li></ul> &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Editorial and office intern

Closing date: 31st July 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE Do you want to join a dynamic and ambitious team, where your ideas and contributions will help deliver first-class experiences for audiences and sponsors alike?The Stage Media Company is dedicated to providing up-to-date news, events and services for the UK’s performing arts and book publishing industries. Its two titles, The Stage and The Bookseller, are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews and insightful features.We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Marketing Executive to lead audience acquisition and revenue growth for our expanding portfolio of conferences and awards, including flagship events from The Bookseller and The Stage. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced&nbsp;creative and data-savvy events marketer to make a real impact and shape the marketing strategy behind some of the most respected brands in the book publishing and performing arts industries. You will be working on events including The British Book Awards, The Stage Debut Awards, FutureBook, Future of Theatre, The Stage Awards and The Speakies. What you will do<ul><li>Campaign Management: Plan and execute high-impact, multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive attendance for our conferences and awards.</li><li>Delegate Acquisition: Lead audience acquisition using targeted email marketing, social media, SEO, paid campaigns, and content marketing.</li><li>Database Management: Maintain and optimise segmented databases to ensure accurate targeting and strong campaign performance.</li><li>Website &amp; UX: Own the ongoing optimisation of event websites, ensuring a seamless user journey and strong conversion rates.</li><li>Audience Growth: Develop strategies to build community, increase retention and drive growth among returning and new attendees year-on-year.</li><li>Performance Analysis: Track and report on key marketing KPIs, using data to test, learn, and continually improve campaign results.</li><li>Partnerships: Build and manage promotional partnerships with associations, speakers, sponsors, and media to amplify reach and engagement.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with editorial, events, and commercial teams to ensure campaigns are aligned with business goals and brand messaging.</li><li>Pricing Strategy: Support pricing strategy and positioning discussions with insights from audience behaviour and competitor benchmarks.</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Substantial&nbsp;end-to-end&nbsp;events marketing experience, with&nbsp;demonstrated success in delegate and&nbsp;audience acquisition.</li><li>Proven ability to manage marketing across multiple events simultaneously, meeting or exceeding performance targets.</li><li>Proficient in CRM and marketing automation platforms – ideally Salesforce and Adestra.</li><li>Comfortable with data analysis and reporting; strong Excel skills essential.</li><li>Knowledgeable in SEO, paid and organic social media, and email best practices.</li></ul> This may be a good fit for you if you:<ul><li>Strong eye for visual design and ability to create on-brand marketing assets using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite).</li><li>Highly organised, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Can positively contribute to a team-oriented, collaborative environment</li></ul> Other information:Normal working hours are 9am - 5pm, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on the other days.Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.&nbsp;We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

The Stage Media Company Limited

Senior marketing executive

Closing date for applications: 22nd JulySalary: £34,000-£39,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) &nbsp;This exciting role will sit in an award-winning Communications team who have a proud track record of delivering high-impact, creative, sales-driving campaigns to help bring Headline's books to the widest possible audience.Headline has spent over three decades creating books people want to read and our passion for the commercial means we are home to some of the UK’s biggest-selling authors across fiction and non-fiction and we continue to invest in new talent with bestseller potential.Our nimble attitude towards the social reading era has allowed us to be playful with format as never before and create digital bestsellers. Our spirit of entertainment thrives in a world where direct communication means we can talk to readers, booksellers and reviewers to show and spread our love for books, at the touch of a button. &nbsp;What you'll be doingWe're looking for a highly creative and consumer focused Marketing Manager to join our award-winning team. You'll lead on your own marketing campaigns, working across the wide variety of Headline’s imprints, as well as supporting senior members of the team on some of the biggest brands and launches in the market.You'll play a key role in every step of a book's journey, from acquisition to publication and beyond – devising creative, effective and eye-catching marketing campaigns that bring our books to life, engage consumers and drive sales. You'll be collaborating widely with retailers and influencers, planning and implementing paid and organic digital activity, working with partners and third party stakeholders, maintaining excellent relationships with authors and agents, and reporting on campaign performance throughout. You'll also work closely and collaboratively with wider departments, particularly Publicity, Sales and Editorial, to ensure each publication is perfectly positioned in the market and effectively reaching our target audiences. &nbsp;Who we are looking forOur ideal candidate will bring initiative, creativity and passion to their work, and have experience planning and executing standout marketing campaigns. A clear understanding of audience and the wider market is essential, as is a passion and excitement for Headline’s books.They will have a meticulous eye for detail, experience working with and managing budgets, be highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and timelines. They will be adept at creating social media content to engage our target audiences, have an excellent eye for design and be able to write enticing copy. They will be good at prioritising and have a willingness to learn and try new things. They’ll also be able to demonstrate first-class communication skills and thrive working and collaborating as part of a team. &nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>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;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, Sheffield or Edinburgh office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. &nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Marketing manager

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22nd of&nbsp;July 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £28,000 - £30,100Contract: Full-time permanent position &nbsp;This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate interested in a career in print production.We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our busy Production team to work on the Osprey and Continuum imprints, which publish a broad range of subjects.Reporting to the Production Manager, key tasks will include costing and processing mono and colour reprints as well as managing POD. This role also involves artworking covers so a good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a must. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceThe ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Good numeracy skills</li><li>Proven IT skills (knowledge of Word, Excel and Adobe Creative Suite are essential)</li><li>A keen eye for detail</li><li>Completed a publishing course which included an element of print production training</li></ul>Some production experience would be an advantage, but is not essential.The role is based at our Oxford office, Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill, Oxford 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 Mondays and Tuesdays.This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the link to our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Tuesday 22nd of&nbsp;July 2025. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;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 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 – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight - 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 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources. 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: <a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Reprints controller, Production - Adult Trade and Special Interest

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22nd JulySalary: £39,000 - £48,000 depending on skills and experienceContract: The role is a 12-month fixed term maternity cover position. &nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ‘Sales Manager, Special Sales’ to join our Bloomsbury UK Sales Team selling to accounts across the Adult, Children’s, Special Interest and Head of Zeus lists for a period of maternity cover.This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and sales/profit hungry professional, with a real passion Special Sales, to join the fast-moving and high-performing Sales Team of a top 5 UK publisher.This Sales Manager will report in to the Head of Special Sales and will work closely with colleagues across the business to play your part in leading our best in class sales team in delivering ambitious and sustainable sales, profit and market growth. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Maximise turnover and profit for your accounts, selling across adult trade, special interest, children’s and Head of Zeus divisions whilst working towards group sales strategy and targets.</li><li>Communicate internally and externally via regular presentations and negotiating deals that secure best possible visibility for Bloomsbury titles which feeds into overarching strategy.</li><li>Demonstrate commercial awareness and an in-depth understanding of budgets, and deal P&amp;Ls in order to prioritise workload and forward plan to maximise ROI for department. </li><li>Represent the Special Sales team at relevant internal meetings, providing market insight, contributing to and shaping sales strategy, and feeding into internal reporting across all publishing divisions. Including, but not restricted to business reviews, acquisition discussions and weekly sales updates.</li><li>Work closely with the publishing, production and operations teams to create special editions, bespoke print runs and custom products, achieving best possible margin for business. </li><li>Entrepreneurial attitude and drive to pursue new business opportunities. </li><li>Line management responsibilities, setting a positive and professional example as a people and account manager. Managing their workload and supporting their training and development requirements.&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Negotiation skills.</li><li>Presentation skills.</li><li>Able to manage a direct report.</li><li>Highly numerate and comfortable with forecasting, budgeting and data analysis.</li><li>Leads by example and possesses a high degree of integrity.</li><li>Possesses a high level of resilience and drive, able to be flexible and change direction as required.</li><li>Can juggle a busy workload and multitask.</li><li>Excellent communicator who is confident in dealing with people at all levels, both in person and over email.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and focus on efficiency at all times.</li><li>Excellent time-management and organisational skills, with a keen awareness of deadlines.</li><li>Ability to adapt to changing daily tasks.</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.</li></ul> &nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.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&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Tuesday 22nd July 2025.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. &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 – 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 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources. &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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sales manager, Special Sales (maternity cover), UK Sales

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22nd July at 11.59pmSalary: £50,000 - £58,000 per annum depending on skills and experienceContract: Full-time 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract. &nbsp;Bloomsbury Publishing is looking for a Head of Special Sales to join our UK Sales Team for a 12 month fixed term contract.&nbsp;The candidate will lead our ambitious growth strategy for the Special Sales channel working across all Bloomsbury publishing divisions. Our list encompasses Children’s, Head of Zeus, Adult Trade, Cookery and Lifestyle including the following authors: William Dalrymple, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Johan Hari, Elodie Harper, Dan Jones, SJ Maas, Madeline Miller, Poppy O’Toole, J.K Rowling and Katherine Rundell.&nbsp;The role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and sales/profit driven professional. The candidate should demonstrate a genuine passion for Special Sales and an understanding of the diverse range of existing retail opportunities in this space. The candidate should also have the ability to plan for the future by seeking out and developing new business opportunities.&nbsp;The Head of Special Sales role will focus on creating and implementing Special Sales strategy and driving new business alongside managing the Special Sales key account team; the role will report into the Children’s Sales Director. They will be responsible for representing the Special Sales channel to key stakeholders internally and externally and responsible for reporting against ambitious budget targets.&nbsp;Based in our Bedford Square office this will be a hybrid-working position. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Creating, implementing and guiding Special Sales strategy across all Bloomsbury lists. Build and report against an ambitious budget in line with wider organisational goals.</li><li>Effectively build collaborative relationships across all Publishing Divisions, championing Special Sales deals and customers, and be a lead voice in the acquisitions process, providing market analysis and context to UK acquisition figures.</li><li>Nurture an extensive and diverse list of existing retailer relationships to maximise revenue and profit opportunities, constantly reviewing processes and alignment to wider publishing strategy to maintain best possible return on investment.</li><li>Strong focus on opening up new channels and business opportunities for Bloomsbury and support team in developing new customer relationships.</li><li>Work effectively with key stakeholders across Publishing, Production, M&amp;P and Operations teams to support team in driving forward bespoke Special Sales projects in line with organisational strategy.</li><li>Manage and develop the Special Sales team, inspiring each team member to achieve their best and drive towards organisational objectives. Line management and account management responsibility TBC.</li><li>Demonstrate commercial awareness and support the wider business in presenting regular sales data/analysis and market trends/customer activity insights.</li><li>Deal with distribution partners directly on operational, logistical and credit related issues. &nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Account and team management experience and leadership qualities.</li><li>Solution driven - able to identify and highlight potential obstacles to achieving objectives and propose solutions where appropriate.</li><li>Assertive and assured decision-maker, and able to work under pressure.</li><li>Possesses a high level of resilience and drive, able to be flexible and change direction as required.</li><li>The interpersonal skills necessary to develop and sustain effective relationships internally across all levels of the business, and on behalf of the Company with external bodies and with its suppliers.</li><li>Highly numerate and comfortable with forecasting, budgeting and data analysis.</li><li>Strong and confident communicator, well-practiced in presentation skills across all mediums.</li><li>Negotiation skills.</li><li>Excellent time-management and&nbsp;organisational skills, with a keen awareness of deadlines and ability to multi-task.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and focus on efficiency at all times.</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.</li><li>Experience of publishing specific systems such as Biblio, Nielsen Bookscan and Cognos would be beneficial.</li></ul> &nbsp;The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Monday/Tuesday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Tuesday 22nd July.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&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 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources.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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Head of Sales, Special Sales (maternity cover) – UK Consumer Sales

Closing date for applications: 25th July 2025Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) Commission the next big names in fiction at one of the UK's leading publishers in this newly created role.With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.Hodder &amp; Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingThis newly created role is on the Hodder Fiction list, specifically focussing on the commercial women’s fiction titles. We are home to authors such as Lucy Score, Liz Tomforde, Meghan Quinn, Holly Bourne and Riley Sager, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a key part of a team that publishes globally-recognised names, as well as brands of the future. You’ll be working alongside the Deputy Publishing Director to expand this fast-growing area of the list, working on pre-existing popular fiction across genre as well as commissioning conversation-sparking and consumer-led titles that have high commercial and global appeal and ambitious sales targets.High-volume romance publishing will be a prominent part of this role – and the ideal candidate should feel ready to embrace this part of the list with gusto – but this position will also involve acquiring more broadly, looking for anything from love stories to thought-provoking debuts, addictive thrillers to intense book club reads.You will inherit a small number of authors to grow and develop for your own list, as well as commissioning more titles for future publishing – most importantly, you should be ready to start looking for the next best exciting names in fiction.Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:<ul><li>Working alongside the Deputy Publishing Director to grow the commercial fiction list, looking for gaps, opportunities and market-trends</li><li>Acquiring and publishing new titles across commercial fiction genres, with an eye to market-focussed titles with high commercial and global appeal</li><li>Publishing a select list of pre-existing titles and authors with an aim to grow them, including managing the critical path, maintaining metadata, attending campaign meetings, and editing manuscripts</li><li>Championing your own titles and authors, as well as the wide Hodder Fiction list and commercial fiction more broadly</li><li>Communicating effectively with marketing, sales, publicity, production, design and rights teams</li><li>Establishing strong relationships with authors and literary agents</li><li>Maintaining impeccable global market awareness in order to identify exciting publishing opportunities, including trend-watching not just in the UK but in our international markets for fast-thinking and fast-moving publishing</li><li>Author care in all its forms</li><li>Internal and external outreach for the list in the wider industry</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for a proactive, experienced and highly organised candidate who is ready to hit the ground running. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume commercial publishing and feels confident in their editorial capabilities. It would be helpful to have had prior experience commissioning – either for your own list, or in support of senior team members – although commissioning experience is not essential: what is more important is a robust knowledge of commercial publishing, multiple years’ experience working on an editorial team, and impeccable desk editorial, project management and author care skills. You may have already led on a few publications, or otherwise offered exemplary support on others' lists, preparing you to take on a small list of your own.&nbsp;A demonstrable, clear and tangible passion and enthusiasm for commercial fiction in all its forms is crucial here.We are looking for:<ul><li>A genuine passion for commercial fiction, with extensive knowledge of the market and areas for potential growth</li><li>An excellent understanding of the editorial process from start to finish, and experience supporting senior colleagues’ publishing, including communicating with and editing authors</li><li>A commercially minded candidate with a proven ability to recognise opportunities</li><li>Strong communication skills and a talent for organisation</li><li>Experience working on a high-volume commercial publishing list, including briefing jackets, writing cover copy and metadata</li><li>Ambition for growing the list and identifying the best authors to do this</li><li>The ability to negotiate financially viable and favourable contracts with external parties</li><li>The ability to project manage effectively and deliver on time</li><li>Excellent administration skills</li><li>Enthusiasm for working in a tight-knit team within a busy division</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;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 or Sheffield 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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