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Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 27th April 2025Salary: Starting from £56,500 per annum, full time equivalent (depending on experience)Terms: c10-month fixed term contract with a view to extending; part time hours will be considered.&nbsp;Bloomsbury General is looking for a passionate and dynamic commercial fiction Editorial Director / Publishing Director for a fixed term parental cover, 4 or 5 days per week, to start in approximately August.The successful candidate will have a proven track record of commissioning and publishing bestselling commercial fiction – from romance to bookclub fiction, debut authors to brand names. They will be as excited by growing major established names as they are by launching new voices. Authors on the list include&nbsp;Alex Aster, Ali McNamara, Bal Khabra, Bianca Gillam, Kate Dramis, Kate Fagan, Katie Fforde, Moira Macdonald, Rebecca Reid and more.In collaboration with the Head of Bloomsbury General, the successful candidate will help to deliver our general fiction strategy, inspiring sales, marketing and publicity teams as well as authors and agents along the way. Sincere passion for and a deep understanding of the commercial fiction market is a must for this role.&nbsp;About the teamBloomsbury General is the commercial heart of Bloomsbury. We publish fiction and non-fiction for readers seeking entertainment and escape, as much as challenge and inspiration. We are home to Stuart Turton, Laura Purcell, Sally Smith, the cast and creators of Ghosts and Gladiators, Penny Lancaster, Samantha Shannon, Alan Moore, Brittney Arena, Ali McNamara, Katie Fforde, Alex Aster, Bal Khabra and many more.Bloomsbury General was launched just two years ago. Since then we have published six Sunday Times bestsellers, the bestselling paperback original of 2024 and we have launched our new SFF imprint, Archer, to sit alongside our already well-established crime/thriller imprint, Raven. We publish very selectively, investing time, energy and budget in our authors and their books for the long-term. Tasks and responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee and deliver the Publishing Director’s general fiction list, consisting of 8-10 new titles per year across household names, debuts and ongoing authors</li><li>Creative and financial responsibility for the Publishing Director’s general fiction list</li><li>Deliver outstanding author and agent care</li><li>Work closely with all departments across the business to deliver best-in-class publishing</li><li>Editing</li><li>Potential to acquire a select number of titles in accordance with established strategy</li><li>Research and market awareness for the list</li><li>Work closely with the senior team at Bloomsbury General to keep driving the new division forwards</li><li>Line management responsibility for an editorial assistant</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A can-do team player approach with entrepreneurial know-how</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Drive, determination and commercial creativity</li><li>The ability to think big without losing sight of the details</li><li>A clear track-record of successful commercial publishing</li><li>A demonstrable ability to work well with others to advance common goals</li><li>Excellent editorial and creative skills</li><li>Knowledge of and passion for the gamut of commercial fiction</li><li>Fluency in the finances of publishing</li><li>Ideally, you will have experience publishing big brand names </li><li>Ideally, you will have line-management experience</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office (50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP) on a hybrid-working pattern. You will be required to be in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays. For the rest of the week you can work from home or you can come into the office as you prefer.&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the URL LINK ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by midnight Sunday 27th April 2025.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:&nbsp;Working Pattern<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>&nbsp;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 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>&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 requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Editorial director / publishing director FTC

Closing date for application: Wednesday 23rd April 2025Salary: £39,000 - £45,600 per annum + &nbsp;bonus + carTerm: Full-time permanent positionLocation: Home based within the territory (North of England and Scotland)&nbsp;Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for education? Join Bloomsbury Academic as our Higher Education Sales Representative for the North of England and Scotland, and help bring leading textbooks and digital resources to universities across the region.Bloomsbury Academic are currently recruiting for a Higher Education Sales Representative to manage and grow sales through higher education institutions in the North of England and Scotland.&nbsp;Working as part of the Higher Education sales team you will be expected to generate new business opportunities and maintain existing business by developing relationships with lecturers and higher education institutions to drive growth in our textbook adoptions and digital platforms.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>To reach and, ideally, exceed sales targets, objectives and KPIs as given each year in the territory as a whole</li><li>Lead direct sales contact with key decision makers and budget holders such as Head of Department, Director of Studies, Deans or, key library contacts in own territory, sourcing new contacts as required</li><li>Achieve complete market coverage for Bloomsbury Higher Education textbooks across the territory</li><li>Use consultative selling techniques to identify key stakeholders’ needs and match products to those requirements, presenting ideas and winning adoptions and direct sales</li><li>Develop commercially focussed relationships with the key channel partners across the region to ensure the HE needs are met and targets are achieved</li><li>Keep Salesforce CRM up to date and analyse tracked opportunities and activity to ensure everything is accurate and a detailed pipeline of new and existing business opportunities is evident</li><li>Report on market trends and sales performance to Head of Higher Education Sales</li><li>Work with editorial teams to identify custom publishing opportunities&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Proven successful field sales record in a relevant market</li><li>Excellent relationship builder</li><li>Strong customer focus</li><li>Excellent commercial skills with the ability to deliver recommendations</li><li>Ability to plan, implement and communicate company and group sales strategies</li><li>Excellent sales and negotiation skills</li><li>Creative thinker and problem solver</li><li>Professionalism at all levels</li><li>Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills and good time management</li><li>Up to date with market knowledge</li><li>Fluent written and spoken English</li><li>Current valid full UK driving license</li></ul>Please apply via the URL below with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Wednesday 23rd April 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Other Benefits</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 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 14 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing ResourcesFor additional benefits see our website.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.&nbsp;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.

Higher Education sales representative - field based

Closing date: 23rd April at 11.59pmSalary: £36,500 - £42,000 per annum This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative division and make a meaningful contribution at Bloomsbury Publishing.This role within the adult editorial team offers an experienced and pro-active individual the opportunity to work with Bloomsbury’s editors, sales, metadata and marketing teams to creatively and effectively curate the existing rich backlist across fiction and non-fiction and drive readers to our books.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Drive consumer engagement, working closely with colleagues in marketing, editorial, sales and metadata to make sure readers find our books across all formats </li><li>Managing and optimising metadata across Bloomsbury backlist with the metadata team</li><li>Taking on responsibility for all film tie-ins, and proposing or advising on anniversary editions, cultural moments, reissues and repackaging of author backlists </li><li>Identifying commercial opportunities from the backlist and finding appropriate routes to market </li><li>Creating impactful and market-appropriate copy for AIs, retailers and covers for new paperbacks and backlist titles</li><li>Running the quarterly backlist working group with stakeholders from sales, marketing and publicity</li><li>Being a passionate advocate for the Bloomsbury brand, and working with editorial and marketing on messaging </li><li>Maintaining good relationships with authors, agents and other publishing stakeholders, providing the highest standards of author care</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>A demonstrable passion for publishing, particularly Bloomsbury titles, is essential</li><li>The successful candidate will have strong market awareness and ability to identify trends </li><li>Ability to write engaging and commercial copy </li><li>Ability to work independently and efficiently </li><li>Excellent communication skills </li><li>Creative thinker</li><li>Ability to understand contracts and licences and work with agents</li><li>Able to brief market-appropriate covers</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position.&nbsp; However, we would consider applications (a minimum of three days a week) from outstanding candidates who can demonstrate prioritisation skills and a level of experience and efficiency that would allow them to work part-time.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 and TuesdayPlease 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 23rd April 2025.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 13 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;For additional benefits see belowBloomsbury 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.&nbsp;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.

Backlist editor, Adult Editorial

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd AprilSalary: £39,000 - £48,500Term: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position &nbsp;Are you full of ideas and ready to become a key part of the Lifestyle Marketing team, and be the driving force behind high-impact marketing campaigns and brand growth?We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic (Senior) Marketing Manager (title dependent on experience) to manage industry-best Lifestyle, Cookery and Gift campaigns and grow our online Lifestyle communities. Are you full of ideas and energy? Ready to become a key part of the Lifestyle Marketing team and be the driving force behind high-impact marketing campaigns and brand growth.As the UK’s leading independent publisher, Bloomsbury is unique in the world of publishing. We have the commercial clout of a big conglomerate and the nimble energy of an indie that allows us to publish with attentiveness and creativity. Bloomsbury Lifestyle is known for its high-quality authors and visually standout books and the (Senior) Marketing Manager will work across a range of verticals including cookery and craft, nature and gardening, interiors and beauty, mind-body-spirit and personal development as well as entertaining reference and gift – all high quality and distinct.&nbsp;Our list is already home to bestselling, internationally-recognised brands like Dishoom, Tom Kerridge and Paul Hollywood; to brilliantly giftable titles from River Cottage, League of the Lexicon and Skye McAlpine; and to exciting new social media stars such as Poppy Okotcha, Jon Watts and Poppy Cooks. As a team we are active in acquiring and publishing showstopping talent across multiple areas and the new role will be an important voice in this conversation.You’ll report to the Head of Marketing, Lifestyle, and join an award-winning, collaborative and friendly marketing team that works across Fiction and Non-Fiction. You will inspire those you work alongside and work with them to build effective strategies for brands, imprints, communities and channels, at a pivotal time in Bloomsbury’s divisional growth. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Creating, implementing, managing and analysing campaigns which use the full marketing mix to bring our cookery, illustrated and wellbeing titles to life for readers</li><li>Contributing to conversations around acquisitions with strong up-to-date trend and market awareness</li><li>Clearly and effectively communicating strategy and updates with all key stakeholders, internal and external</li><li>Leading the relationship with editorial and sales for your titles</li><li>Devising and delivering the Bloomsbury Cooks brand channel strategy, working closely with the Head of Marketing (Lifestyle) to set and meet KPIs across channels and communities</li><li>Creating engaging and on-point content, ranging from sales materials to consumer-facing assets, from online to outdoor; working with designers and other creative professionals to deliver creatives and visual materials on time and within budget; liaising with external media agencies</li><li>Collaborating with authors and their teams to develop enticing promotional strategies for book campaigns and beyond</li><li>Developing and deepening Bloomsbury’s strong relationship with food and lifestyle influencers</li><li>Proactively pursuing partnerships with brand partners, media partners and key stakeholders to increase brand visibility</li><li>Collaborating with global Bloomsbury marketing teams to ensure joined-up global campaigns</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong marketing experience – ideally within non-fiction and/or lifestyle/wellbeing/cookery space</li><li>Experience working with established brands, platform authors and their respective teams</li><li>Creative vision, with excellent negotiation and persuasion skills to see that vision through and bring everyone on the journey</li><li>Superb visual and copywriting skills, with an impeccable eye for detail</li><li>Good understanding of and passion for the cookery, lifestyle and wellness landscape, media platforms, and digital marketing opportunities</li><li>An understanding of and flair for creating engaging social media promotion</li><li>Excellent organisation and multi-tasking skills</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate to stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Experience cross-promoting with external brands and organisations</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 Mondays and Tuesdays.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 Wednesday 23rd April 2025.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 - 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 14 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;For additional benefits see our website.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;

(Senior) marketing manager - Lifestyle

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd of April 2025 at 11.59pmTerm: The role is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent positionSalary: &nbsp;£27,000 per annum Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our very busy Children’s Production Department as Production Assistant.This role will work on a prestigious backlist and reports to the Deputy Head of Production, Children’s Production Division.Reporting to the&nbsp;Deputy Head of Production, key tasks will include costing and processing colour and mono reprints, co-editions, backlist eBooks and some POD along with providing administrative support to the team. Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude</li><li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Keen eye for detail and a good head for numbers</li><li>IT skills (knowledge of Office is essential and familiarity with Adobe products and Biblio 3 desirable)</li></ul>&nbsp;The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Tuesday 22nd of April 2025.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.&nbsp;Bloomsbury Benefits&nbsp;As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 13 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;For additional benefits see our careers pageBloomsbury 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. The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

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