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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.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

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: 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.

Profile Books

Marketing assistant

Closing date: 19th May 2024Salary: £27,500 plus bonus and benefits Do you enjoy coordinating, scheduling, organising – making things happen? We’re looking for a recruitment coordinator to join our team and help us hire talent inclusively.We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyoneOne of the core goals for our inclusion strategy is to ensure that our workforce is representative of society. Our recruitment team of eight are committed to achieving this goal, and who and how we hire is very important. The team, led by our Head of Recruitment, is made up of five recruiters, our Employer Brand Manager and our Programmes and Outreach Advisor. As Coordinator, you’ll provide support to all team members to varying degrees, in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.You don’t need existing experience in the publishing industry or in recruitment. We're interested in your ambition to support the team, ensuring we offer a great experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates for review by a Recruitment Partner</li><li>Scheduling and inviting candidates to interview</li><li>Responding to queries, and providing feedback to candidates</li><li>Supporting the Recruitment Partners and successfully juggling the recruitment admin workload</li><li>Making sure systems and trackers are up to date</li><li>Monitoring and responding to queries in the careers inbox and social channels</li><li>Creating content for our social channels, e.g. PRHCareers Twitter/X</li><li>Collaborating with the recruitment team, sharing ideas, and providing cover where necessary</li><li>Liaising with hiring managers and other stakeholders in a clear and efficient manner, for example regarding interview availability and setup details</li><li>Providing occasional support on our outreach work and programmes such as The Scheme, Summer Internships, and careers events</li></ul> What you’ll bring<ul><li>Some co-ordination/administrative experience is preferred</li><li>Proven organisational skills</li><li>Great written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to 'manage upwards'  </li><li>Proactive and solution-orientated approach</li><li>Ability to work at pace, balancing multiple tasks and timelines, whilst paying attention to the detail</li><li>Curiosity to learn about teams across the business, and our inclusive hiring approach</li><li>Interest in recruitment/HR/talent</li></ul> To applyPlease apply with your CV and a cover letter by midnight on Sunday 19th May. In your cover letter, please tell us what interests you about the role and why you think you are the right person for it. Interview process<ul><li>Stage one: HireVue video interview – you will be asked to record short answers to three questions.</li><li>Stage two: Microsoft Teams interview. Ahead of this interview, we will ask you to complete a short take-home task to discuss with us.</li><li>Final stage: In-person interview at our London office near Vauxhall.</li></ul>Should there be any changes to the planned interview process, we will update candidates at the earliest opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Recruitment coordinator

Closing date: 20th May 2024Salary: £26,500, pro rataDuration: Three weeks, Monday to Thursday Learn more about the world of book cover design in this exciting three-week internship. Little, Brown's identity is personified by our innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across our thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK.Little, Brown is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.You’ll become an active member of the design team for the duration of the internship. The focus of your work during this time will be completing a live brief as much as is feasible in the time. From first visuals, through the feedback stage and to have a final print-ready cover. Key tasks<ul><li>Shadowing designers on live projects</li><li>Attending cover visual and briefing meetings</li><li>Picture researching</li><li>Art-working visuals to meet production standards</li><li>Meeting colleagues in other key design-related departments (production, editorial, marketing)</li></ul> Who we're looking for<ul><li>We’re looking for an enthusiastic designer/illustrator with a passion to learn more about the world of book cover design. </li><li>We don’t require any specific qualifications or training, just a portfolio of work that demonstrates your design or illustration skills.</li></ul>Within your application, please attach your CV, cover letter and portfolio. What we offer<ul><li>This is a paid internship and lasts for three weeks, with a four day week (Monday to Thursday). </li><li>The role is hybrid, with some home-working and suggested office presence (in either of our London or Manchester offices). There is the option to be fully remote if needed.</li><li>Hardware and software requirements can be discussed at the interview stage.</li></ul> 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.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 junior roles. For more information visit <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Design internship

Closing date for application: 27th May at 11.59pmSalary: £24,000 per annumDuration: 12 monthsStart date: June 2024Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm (3 days/week in office) A top publisher is looking for a future editorial assistant with a passion for children’s publishing to join its team for a 12 month internship. <a href="https://www.panmacmillan.com/" target="_blank">Pan Macmillan UK</a> is one of the largest general book publishers in the UK, with imprints including Macmillan, Mantle, Pan, Picador, Boxtree, Sidgwick &amp; Jackson, Bello, Tor, Kingfisher, Macmillan Children's Books, Two Hoots, Bluebird, Campbell Books, Macmillan New Writing and Macmillan Digital Audio. Pan Macmillan is part of Macmillan Publishers International Limited.The Brands and Media team is home to an exciting market-leading children’s character list that includes some of the biggest global brands and authors such as Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler, Rod Campbell, The Gruffalo, Tales from Acorn Wood, Moomin, Milly-Molly-Mandy and Sylvanian Families, to name but a few. The team publishes bestselling books for children aged 0–9 years old, from lift-the-flap books for toddlers, novelty series and picture books for preschoolers, and illustrated non-fiction titles for older children.  You will be joining a team of five, working closely with the Publishing Director to deliver exceptional children’s books in innovative new formats for a global audience. In return you will be offered a range of great projects and a supportive and collaborative working environment. Key activities<ul><li>Providing day-to-day editorial and administrative support to the editorial team </li><li>Managing reprints, reissues, export and new cover editions </li><li>Writing copy for information sheets, catalogues and sales materials </li><li>Co-ordinating material for sales, book fairs and presentations </li><li>Managing invoices, royalty queries and assisting with author/illustrator care </li><li>Co-ordinating team agendas and taking minutes for key meetings </li><li>Updating and maintaining internal data systems </li><li>Assisting in overall programme management, and liaising with Sales, Communications, Rights and Production colleagues</li></ul> Who we're looking for<ul><li>An intuitive, enthusiastic and inclusive approach</li><li>The ability to self-start and problem solve</li><li>A passion for the children’s publishing industry</li><li>The ability to organise and manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication</li><li>Highly numerate </li><li>Exceptional attention to detail</li><li>A willingness to learn new skills and software</li><li>Experience with Google suite and Microsoft Office applications would be desirable</li></ul> 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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.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.

Pan Macmillan

Editorial assistant internship

Closing date: Monday 27th May at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageStart date: June 2024Duration: 3 months Ready to delve into the world of news, lifestyle and culture? FT Weekend Magazine is looking for an intelligent, aspiring journalist to join their team.<a href="https://www.ft.com/magazine" target="_blank">FT Weekend Magazine</a> caters for those who relish outstanding writing, stunning photography, and original interviews and columns. They have a well-informed, global audience who span students to baby boomers and aim to present them with an ‘intelligent treat’ on a weekly basis. As long-form journalism becomes harder and harder to find in the British press, they take pride in championing it; their readers return for narrative reportage, forensic investigations, sparkling interviews, and delicious food and drink features.The team is now looking for an enthusiastic editorial intern to join their team. In this fantastic role, you will be expected to carry out a range of tasks, including fact-checking, proof-reading, social media production, research and some administrative work. What you will learn<ul><li>Fact check articles, research &amp; make clarifications with journalists</li><li>Create tweets, twitter cards and Facebook posts for FT Magazine</li><li>Administration duties including sorting post that arrives for the desk, distributing magazines and ad hoc tasks</li><li>Learn how to create interesting and concise headlines and standfirsts</li><li>Learn about working to deadlines, taking responsibility for individual tasks and working well as part of a team</li><li>Learn how to create social media posts that drive traffic and encourage reader engagement</li></ul> Knowledge, skills, experience<ul><li>Proven written ability and interest in journalism (examples of written work to be provided with applications)</li></ul>Although not essential, we'd love to hear if you have any of the following:<ul><li>Work experience in media/journalistic environment – magazine/broadcast/newspaper etc.</li><li>Postgraduate qualification in journalism</li><li>Social media presence (Twitter, Instagram)</li><li>Personal blog or published work online</li><li>An undergraduate degree, at 2:1 or above. Ideally in journalism/English/history/arts/politics, social and political sciences or similar</li></ul> 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: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.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.

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