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Closing date: 8th May 2025Salary: £40 - £47k&nbsp;depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.Contract: 12 month FTCInterviews: Interviews are expected to be held&nbsp;15th/16th and 20th May 2025.Start date: 2nd June 2025 (negotiable) We are looking for a senior talent acquisition advisor to work, primarily, with our Drama, Comedy and Kids &amp; Family businesses. This role would suit an experienced TV professional with a demonstrable understanding of drama, the market and experience of building teams in this genre.BBC Studios Global Talent Team are the conduit between production and talent. We find bold, exciting talent to make and champion some of the world’s most sought-after, iconic titles. We are relentless and obsessive about seeking out the best talent. We constantly look to discover fresh, raw talent, as well as attracting some of the industry’s most accomplished talent to lead and drive projects that represent and challenge the world we live in.We have the unique privilege to be able to say we keep the best company in the business. We bring people together from different backgrounds, cultures and races to positively shape content and inform audiences from a range of perspectives and points of view. We proudly partner with productions and the business to help create a fair, open and inclusive culture.This role is a brilliant blend of sourcing and hiring talent, and supporting leaders to build teams that deliver the quality synonymous with the BBC Studios brand. Responsible for band A-C roles you will own the end-to-end recruitment process; crafting compelling campaign copy, proactively seeking out candidates rather than relying on who applies, and supporting the business through assessments.You will map markets and build networks across areas such as editorial, production management and development. Naturally curious, you will enjoy speaking to people and hearing their stories, and be passionately committed to identifying raw talent and matching skills, knowledge, experience and interests to opportunities.&nbsp;A valued partner to the business, you will work strategically – striving to keep ahead of demand rather than working in reaction to it, and confidently challenging situations that don’t align with our values and purpose. You will embrace the opportunity to represent BBC Studios and the business areas you cover by running and attending events, sharing expert knowledge, representing your genres on social media, and adopting a creative, flexible, determined approach to finding and hiring best talent. Responsibilities<ul><li>Work in alignment with the wider Global Talent Team and genre specific Talent Executive, to deliver end to end recruitment for band A-C roles in Drama as your primary focus.</li><li>Source, advertise, assess and contract continuing, fixed term contract and freelance hires:<ul><li>Write compelling and compliant copy for all roles, ensuring alignment with BBCS Brand and values.</li><li>Conduct thorough candidate pre-screens and submit considered shortlists.</li><li>Define and oversee the interview process, ensuring all processes are consistent and equitable.</li></ul></li><li>Support band D – SL roles in partnership with Talent Executive or other senior team member by providing talent searches and sourcing activity.</li><li>Partner with Hiring Managers by offering market insight and strategic consultation with regards to the best ways of attracting and securing talent.</li><li>Seek out and engage with active and passive talent, utilising search tools such as LinkedIn, Talent Manager, Talent Bases and BBC Careers among others.</li><li>Represent your business areas and BBC Studios on social media and at industry events.</li><li>Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the drama production landscape – with specific focus on your business areas.</li><li>Ensure a positive candidate experience, providing regular feedback &amp; updates.</li><li>Handle candidate concerns and escalate as appropriate.</li><li>Deliver and negotiate offers and process contracts prioritising speed and accuracy.&nbsp;</li></ul> What does it take?Essential criteria<ul><li>A proven track record of attracting and landing top talent for entry-level to mid-level roles across drama production.</li><li>Stakeholder management is essential, demonstrable experience of being a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.</li><li>A skilled interviewer with experience in competency interviewing candidates at the junior to mid-level.</li><li>Adept at leveraging data and insights to inform decisions, and comfortable utilising reporting and recruitment metrics to understand workload, performance and effectiveness of recruitment activity.</li><li>Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven analytical, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Demonstrated organisation skills and ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>Strong technical skills with regards to Word and Excel. Experience of quickly learning new systems and refining skills to get the best out of them.</li><li>Team-oriented and skilled at working within a collaborative environment.</li><li>Interest and appreciation of television content, including BBC Studios content, and the high standards and trust expected when working with a high profile brand.</li><li>Passionate advocate for Diversity &amp; Inclusion and examples of when you have demonstrated this in previous roles.</li><li>Commitment to striving for high performance and best practice, demonstrated in previous positions.</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Welsh language skills would be an advantage.</li></ul> We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on <a href="mailto:reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk" target="_blank">reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk</a>.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.

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Senior talent acquisition advisor, Drama

Closing date: 9 May 2025Salary: Starting from £33,000 Be the face of a leading publishing house! Simon &amp; Schuster is looking for a confident and organised PA/receptionist to play a key role in keeping the business running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and want a front-row seat in publishing, this could be the perfect next step.Reporting to the CEO of Simon &amp; Schuster International, this is a varied role; you’ll be the first point of contact for all visitors, as well as providing essential administrative support to the Board. ResponsibilitiesFrom diary management and travel bookings to coordinating meetings and supporting company events, no two days will be the same.&nbsp;Key responsibilities will include meeting and greetings visitors; managing meeting room set up including refreshments, assisting with in-house events and administration.&nbsp;We will be looking for you to constantly review, improve and develop all PA/Receptionist systems and processes to support business effectiveness. &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>We are looking for a PA/Receptionist who can support and work with stakeholders at every level, within a fast-paced commercially orientated organisation. It is desirable that you have the ability to work on your own initiative and with little supervision.</li><li>You will be an effective communicator, able to convey messages through a variety of communication channels including Microsoft Office; deliver messages tailored appropriately for the audience; be trustworthy, tactful and diplomatic and apply utter discretion in all matters of confidentiality.</li><li>You will have a pragmatic attitude and a proactive team player you will be confident, professional and conscientious, organised with the ability to multi-task.</li><li>A genuine interest in publishing or the creative industries is a plus as this is an exciting opportunity to join the Simon &amp; Schuster team and become part of a successful and growing publishing house with an impressive list of authors and illustrators across its Adult and Children’s lists. There is the opportunity to gain insight into the publishing process and develop further within the company.</li></ul>&nbsp;Please note, this role will be office based Monday to Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Personal assistant / receptionist

Closing date: 16th May 2025Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. This is an exciting fixed-term role for a detailed project manager with strong working knowledge of Monday.com and experience delivering intricate IT projects.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. What you'll be doingAs a PMO Analyst, you'll be responsible for supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) in planning, coordinating, and executing IT projects.<ul><li>You'll ensure effective governance by monitoring project progress, tracking milestones, and maintaining documentation to keep everything aligned with set objectives, timelines, and budgets.</li><li>You'll help facilitate communication across project teams, making sure everyone is on the same page.</li><li>You will play a key role in championing in our project management tools.</li><li>Additionally, you'll play a key role in identifying risks and opportunities for improvement throughout the project lifecycle to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone with great attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring accuracy in reporting and documentation.&nbsp; </li><li>Strong knowledge of Monday.com and excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are also very important in this role.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as you'll be interacting with teams at all levels of the organisation. </li><li>We're seeking someone with analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying potential risks and issues and proposing effective solutions.</li><li>You should be able to work independently, while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you'll need to perform well in a fast-paced, dynamic project setting</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>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> 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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

PMO analyst (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 8th May 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.Start date: The start date for this role is approximately end of June. Drive international sales at this powerhouse publishing group.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.The successful candidate will report to the Rights Director and will need to be a team player with strong negotiation skills, eye for detail, the ability to problem solve and to have great organisational and time-management skills.&nbsp; What you'll be doing<ul><li>Helping to grow our successful Rights and Co-edition business, through selling rights and co-editions across the illustrated&nbsp;Group Rights lists.</li><li>This will involve direct sales along with working with selected sub agents.</li><li>The territories are likely to include Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Greece and Turkey along with the Arabic and Hebrew languages.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have experience in negotiating rights deals and have an understanding of how co-editions work.</li><li>You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with our customers and in-house colleagues.&nbsp; </li><li>There will be the opportunity to attend international book fairs and to go on sales trips to further your market knowledge and grow the business.</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>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> 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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Rights and co-editions executive (12 month FTC)

Deadline for applications: 12th May 2025, 11:59PMInterviews: 22nd May 2025 This is an opportunity for a creative and highly organised individual to join Forward Arts Foundation's ambitious and dynamic team.The marketing and development coordinator will support the co-Executive Directors and Head of Programmes to deliver creative, engaging marketing strategies for our programmes, comms for donors and efficient administrative systems for our fundraising and development work. You will use digital media to enhance Forward's visibility within the education and culture sectors and beyond. Your support in executing marketing activities will be crucial in driving our broader growth ambitions.This role will report to the co-Executive Directors, and you will be integral in helping to widen contemporary poetry's audience, honour achievement and support underrepresented talent.This is a part-time role (17.5 hours/week) that requires some flexible hours as needed, with quarterly travel to London if you are not already based there. You can work from home or in our shared workspace in Liverpool or London.&nbsp;We are offering this role under two contract options.Permanent, part time contract:<ul><li>0.5 FTE, 2.5 days/week</li><li>£30,000 per annum pro rata</li><li>Pension contribution and holiday entitlement</li></ul>Freelance contract:<ul><li>12-month contract with an intention to renew</li><li>Rate of £150 per day for up to 130 days of work</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ol><li>Showcase the charity to external audiences, particularly donors and high-profile stakeholders.</li><li>Gather the information needed to demonstrate impact for our stakeholders, including donors, high-profile supporters, and national and international audiences.</li><li>Lead on organisational branding, writing impact reports, developing event collateral and other impact focussed external communications.</li><li>Create compelling and emotive narratives, highlighting the power of our work, the stories of our beneficiaries and the importance of our artform.</li><li>Develop and deliver a regular cycle of effective campaigns to engage new supporters with our mission and our work.</li><li>Manage and maintain databases (CRMs) to track up-to-date donor information and data on fundraising activities.</li><li>Handle donor communications, including thank you letters and event invitations.</li><li>Assist with event planning, including managing RSVPs and booking venues and coordinating with suppliers around fundraising events.</li></ol>&nbsp;<h3>Person specification</h3>1. Experience and knowledge<ul><li>Experience of delivering organisational communications</li><li>Experience of managing social media and using analytics insights to inform content strategy</li><li>Experience of copywriting and editorial input</li><li>Experience of supporting events delivery</li><li>Familiarity Wordpress and Canva are essential; Motion and Salesforce are desirable.</li></ul>2. Skills and abilities<ul><li>Excellent copywriting skills and ability to create engaging media content</li><li>Highly organised and able to work from own initiative in managing a complex workload and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills - able to engage a wide range of people with an appropriate balance of warmth and professionalism</li><li>Attention to detail across promotional and comms materials.</li></ul>3. Attitudes and values<ul><li>Enthusiasm for the work of Forward Arts Foundation.</li><li>A proactive and good-humoured attitude to meeting challenges and bringing about change.</li><li>Flexibility and willingness to learn</li><li>Commitment to equality</li></ul>&nbsp;Please send your CV and cover letter to the email address found via the Apply button. Please do not include your name, email or other identifying information within your application documents, as they will be assessed anonymously.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Forward Arts Foundation

Marketing and development coordinator

Closing date to sign up: Sunday 11th May 2025 at 5pmEvent date and time: Monday 12th May 2025, 5-6pm, on Zoom&nbsp; Join this exclusive Creative Access webinar to learn how to start your career in journalism without a degree or a university application.The Financial Times is looking for people who would like to develop a deep knowledge of current affairs and business, are curious, persistent, seek out the truth and feel suited to working to the tight deadlines and the pressures of a modern newsroom. You will study for an NCTJ qualification while working at the Manchester Evening News and the FT, under the 18-month paid apprenticeship scheme.Due to the partnership with Manchester Evening News, we are especially interested in applications from candidates living in the Greater Manchester area. Join this virtual webinar to learn:&nbsp;<ul><li>About The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme in partnership with Manchester Evening News</li><li>How the apprenticeship is structured, including the NCTJ level 5 qualification</li><li>The type of hands-on training you could gain from the programme</li><li>How to make your application stand out</li><li>Top tips, advice and guidance</li><li>Eligibility criteria</li><li>And hear from a former apprentice</li></ul> Sign up via the 'Apply' button to secure your spot!Explore the Financial Times apprenticeship scheme <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/financial-times-apprenticeship-scheme-34246" target="_blank">here</a>. Applications close 26th May 2025 at 11.59pm.

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Learn more webinar: The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme

Closing date for applications: 26th May 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £28,808 per annumDuration: 18 monthsStart date: 1st September 2025 Sign up for our <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/learn-more-webinar-financial-times-apprenticeship-scheme-34247" target="_blank">Learn More webinar on Zoom</a> from 5–6pm on Monday 12th May.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme is now open to applications!This scheme is aimed at helping young people from under-represented groups start a career in journalism. We are particularly keen to hear from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and those from disadvantaged socio-economic households. This apprenticeship is for people who do not have a degree or a university application and candidates who have applications for a degree currently under consideration or who are attending university, are not eligible.You will study for an NCTJ qualification while working at the Manchester Evening News and the FT, under the 18-month apprenticeship scheme.We are looking for people who would like to develop a deep knowledge of current affairs and business, are curious, persistent, seek out the truth and feel suited to working to the tight deadlines and the pressures of a modern newsroom. You will also be able to adapt to different environments - the apprenticeship involves living, at different times, in London and Manchester.Due to the partnership with M.E.N., we are especially interested in applications from candidates living in the Greater Manchester area. &nbsp;What this apprenticeship offers<ul><li>Paid-for study towards the NCTJ level 5 qualification through the apprenticeship scheme</li><li>Training at the Manchester Evening News and the FT</li><li>Some accommodation support available &nbsp;</li><li>30 days annual leave</li><li>A dedicated FT mentor throughout the programme</li><li>Access to FT Employee Networks &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>What you’ll do<ul><li>Begin with&nbsp;4 months study in London for the NCTJ level 5 journalist qualification (this industry-recognised standard is the equivalent of second year university and includes the NCTJ diploma). One day a week will be spent in the Financial Times’ London newsroom.</li><li>You will then spend 6 months training as a reporter in Manchester with the Manchester Evening News.</li><li>Return to London to spend 4 months training in a Financial Times specialist publication, such as Investors Chronicle.</li><li>A further 4 months working alongside FT journalists in the field and newsroom</li></ul>Timings may be subject to change &nbsp;Eligibility requirements<ul><li>You will not have a degree or be attending university</li><li>You will be aged 18 years or over by 1 September 2025</li><li>You have been awarded good Level 3 qualifications by September 2025. Suitable qualifications include:<ul><li>2 A levels</li><li>4 AS levels</li><li>NVQ</li><li>BTEC</li><li>Applied General Qualification</li><li>International Baccalaureate diploma</li><li>Access to higher education diploma</li><li>T Level</li><li>Tech level</li></ul></li><li>You must also:<ul><li>Have achieved GCSE 5 for Maths and 7 for English language</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</li></ul></li></ul> &nbsp;We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Curious about people, governments, business and money</li><li>Open-minded and interested in different perspectives</li><li>Truth-seeker</li><li>Willing to learn</li><li>Conscientious, hard-working and diligent</li><li>Resilient and flexible</li><li>Strong communication skills, especially good written and spoken English</li><li>Able to adapt to different environments (the apprenticeship involves living, at different times, in London and Manchester)</li><li>Although not essential, include any languages, data and social media skills in your CV</li></ul> &nbsp;The use of AIOriginal reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Its readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations. &nbsp;We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.&nbsp; &nbsp;What’s in it for you? Benefits included:Benefits vary by location but the FT is committed to providing best-in-class perks across all offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of these benefits are available<a href="https://aboutus.ft.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank"> here.</a>The organisation has embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, they are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.&nbsp; &nbsp;About the Manchester Evening NewsThe Manchester Evening News is the biggest regional news website in the country, larger than some national brands. It tells the stories that matter to the people of Greater Manchester and beyond. Its journalism is rooted in hard news reporting, people-focused real life features, and issue-led campaigns. It has a strong cost of living, shopping, what’s on and TV offering.The MEN also provides a unique northern perspective on national news and issues, and the site has been widely recognised with industry awards.The Manchester Evening News is based in Oldham, close to Chadderton Metrolink stop and accessible by bus. It also works on a hybrid model with Tuesday-Thursday office based, but for this role would hope you would spend as much time as possible out on your patch once you have settled in. All junior reporters are mentored by a senior reporter and a content editor to support fast development. &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Upload your CV, cover letter and application questions as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>In your cover letter, include the questions outlined below</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> &nbsp;In your cover letter:&nbsp;1. Tell us why you want to be a journalist (300 words max)2. Tell us why you think you'd make a great reporter (300 words max)3. This scheme is aimed at under-represented groups; tell us about yourself and your potential to benefit from this opportunity (300 words maximum) &nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.&nbsp;Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme

Are you a budding creative looking to secure your first role? Do you want the opportunity to expand your skills in admin, research and more? Have you got an exciting new experience to add to your next application? Sign up now to attend our online group CV Consultations…<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Access</a>&nbsp;strives to help under-represented groups&nbsp;secure jobs and paid training opportunities in creative companies. One of the UK’s leading diversity organisations, we fill an essential gap in the current creative landscape. The creative industries are highly competitive and can seem extremely difficult to break into, especially if you don’t have the right connections to give you a helping hand. Creative Access is here to help open the door to the creative industries for those from under-represented backgrounds.As part of our training and support, we offer guidance from the moment you start looking for a role through our online group CV Consultations. Sign up to attend our next session, which will take place on the 19th June 2025 at 5pm. What you will learn<ul><li>How to best present your CV and covering letter</li><li>What to include in your application</li><li>How to update your CV and covering letter with any recent experience</li><li>How to create a portfolio</li><li>How to improve areas that might be letting you down in applications</li><li>Please note that whilst we are unable to individually provide feedback for all CV's received, you will also be able to ask the Recruitment Team any individual questions about your CV in the Q&amp;A section of the session.</li></ul> To apply&nbsp;<ul><li>Click 'apply' to upload your CV. If you are yet to make your own CV, please upload a blank document.</li><li>Our CV consultations are group sessions held remotely via Zoom. Please let us know if you have any special requirements ahead of the session.</li></ul>

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Closing date: 6th May 2025Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience&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;Cross-Functional (Creative Publishing Areas)&nbsp;Reporting to:&nbsp;Co-CEO with dotted line to CIO&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ Got a vision for the role of ethical AI in publishing? Blend your passion for books and tech at this leading publisher.&nbsp;Bonnier Books UK is looking for a curious, organised and creative Publishing Innovation Manager to join our team. Working across all divisions – children’s, adult trade and Igloo – the Publishing Innovation Manager will coordinate, interrogate and test new technologies and how they can be used to enhance the publishing process. Their main focus to begin with will be to coordinate responsible and ethical AI usage across publishing functions, in line with BBUK’s strategic objectives, while ensuring author and illustrator IP and copyright is protected.This role will facilitate ethical and structured AI usage and other technical innovation within the business and establish best practice across teams. They will also work internationally with Bonnier Group teams in other European territories to share learnings and advice. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with editorial, design, marketing and audio to establish a clear and effective structure for experimentation, learning and implementation.</li><li>Facilitate structured ways of working, provide regular updates to key stakeholders.</li><li>Identify and drive a number of pilot projects around AI usage and analyse results.</li><li>Collaborate and exchange ideas and learnings with other colleagues at Bonnier Books companies across Europe.</li><li>Chair meetings and ensure projects stay on track.</li><li>Ensure adherence to agreed ethical and legal AI guidelines.</li><li>Instill an innovative and&nbsp;curious mindset amongst all departments.</li><li>Assess ROI on any new technology which is trialed across departments and feedback to senior team/co-CEO/CIO.</li><li>Foster a culture of informed understanding and transparency around AI or new technology usage and provide regular advice for best-in-class communication around projects.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong understanding of publishing processes (editorial, design, marketing, audio) and the potential role of technology within these areas.</li><li>Strong and proven project management skills, ideally involving technology or innovation implementation.</li><li>Demonstrates a curious, innovative mindset with a willingness to experiment responsibly.</li><li>Highly organised and able to coordinate &amp; lead cross-functional efforts effectively.</li><li>Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to effectively navigate technical, ethical, and creative discussions around AI and other new technologies.</li><li>Proactive, and demonstrates capability to foster a culture of structured experimentation and continuous improvement.&nbsp;</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</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>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance to celebrate your 10th 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> If you are interested in this role, please apply via the 'Apply' button.&nbsp;We look forward in hearing from you.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.&nbsp;

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Publishing innovation manager

Closing date: 6th May 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based outside of London (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a communications assistant to join our dynamic and creative communications team.We publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing.John Murray Press publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. Our authors include Billy Connolly, David Attenborough, Matthew Syed, Andrea Wulf, Akala, Mick Herron, Jen Sincero, Miriam Margolyes, Frankie Boyle, Fiona Mozley, Jonathan Freedland and Susie Dent. John Murray Press 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 doing<ul><li>As comms assistant, you'll provide administrative support to the publicity and marketing team to facilitate the smooth running of the department.</li><li>You will also be flexibly involved in supporting campaigns, including liaising with authors and retailers, creating proofs and assets and assisting with media outreach.</li><li>You’ll have the opportunity to work across all our imprints, encompassing a range of bestselling and prize-winning publishing from exciting debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, and thought-provoking non-fiction. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with your communications team and colleagues from across the division, your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Handling enquiries/requests from media, authors, customers and general public.</li><li>Researching and coordinating information for publicity and marketing presentations.</li><li>Assisting with events.</li><li>Providing administrative support including organising meetings and travel, minute taking, budget administration, updating records, circulating and updating review lists, filing and circulating cuttings, sending out proofs and press releases and more.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You don’t need to have previous publishing experience to excel in this role.</li><li>The ideal candidate will be passionate about books; bring creativity and enthusiasm to the role; possess exceptional communication skills; be highly organised with great attention to detail and an understanding of the media and digital landscape is also desirable.</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>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> 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 state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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