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Closing date for applications:&nbsp;Monday 4th August 2025&nbsp;Salary: £27,000 per annumDepartment: PublicityReporting to: PR managerContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full timeLocation: Vauxhall, London (hybrid post probation) Kick-start your publishing career in this entry-level role, supporting imaginative campaigns and promoting some of the most iconic names in children's books.Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international&nbsp;group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House, Peachtree and Pixel + Ink in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the&nbsp;Walker Books Group&nbsp;is home to a wide range of children's and young adult books.Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Angie Thomas, Sydney Smith, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen. We are also enormously proud to publish beloved&nbsp;family brands including Lucy Cousin’s&nbsp;Maisy, Michael Rosen’s&nbsp;We're Going on a Bear Hunt,&nbsp;Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s&nbsp;Guess How Much I Love You&nbsp;and&nbsp;Martin Handford’s&nbsp;Where’s Wally?This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual seeking an entry level role in publicity and children’s publishing, with opportunities to work directly with some of the best children’s authors and illustrators in the industry. The main purpose of the role is to provide crucial administrative support to our busy publicity department, and requires an individual who is highly organised and able to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks. A proven passion for the children's book market is key, and an understanding of basic publicity principles, media and events is desirable.​Responsibilities<ul><li>Co-ordinate and circulate Walker’s PR updates to ensure everybody across the business is aware of PR activity and coverage, including; monitoring press coverage, managing reviews and awards with updates on a central Biblio system, writing a weekly newsletter, and ensuring key press &amp; award activity is represented across all Walker social media channels</li><li>In conjunction with the PR team, co-ordinate submissions including awards for all Walker titles, trade buyers’ guides and festival pitches</li><li>Support the PR team with events logistics including; supporting with the smooth running of launches, attending pitch meetings, assisting with the booking of logistical arrangements (including travel &amp; accommodation), and attending virtual and in-person events as required – this may involve weekends and evenings and travel around the UK</li><li>Oversee and manage the blogger/influencer contacts list, keeping it up to date and organised as well as facilitating the monthly mail-outs of titles to young adult (YA) bloggers, and managing call outs for new YA bloggers to join the list</li><li>Co-ordinate gratis mailings from the warehouse on behalf of the team</li><li>Oversee the PR in-box correspondence, as well as PR shelves &amp; cupboards to make sure they are stocked and kept in good order, with materials &amp; post appropriately handled</li><li>Support PR and marketing with campaign brainstorms, and on occasion, research into the market &amp; competitor activity, as well as drafting press releases</li><li>Adhoc tasks as required including (but not limited to); diary management, meeting minutes, supporting head of publicity with budget work, character costume bookings etc</li></ul>Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet changing needs of the business. Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceTo be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and/or experience:<ul><li>A clear passion and enthusiasm for children’s book publishing, and an interest in media and events is vital for this role</li><li>Experience in juggling and prioritising multiple projects and requests</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in communicating appropriately with a range of people from a variety of backgrounds</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in order to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>A strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications</li><li>Highly self-motivated</li></ul> What we offer<ul><li>Hybrid work (at least two days in the office per week) once you have successfully passed probation</li><li>22 days annual leave per year plus Christmas closure period and bank holidays (with annual leave increasing with length of service up to 27 days)</li><li>Enhanced pension scheme</li><li>Health insurance and health cash plan</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Plus, other great benefits!</li></ul> All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law.​If you have any queries about this role or require any reasonable adjustments for your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know by contacting us.Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies before the closing date where we have received sufficient applications. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Walker Books Ltd

Publicity assistant

Closing date: 1st August 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £28,500Contract: Full time, permanentLocation: Remote working with travel to London for regular in-person meetings or member events.Start date: Early August onwards Craft engaging content and deliver impactful events in this dynamic comms and events role.UK Screen Alliance in partnership with Animation UK is the trade association that represents visual effects (VFX), TV &amp; film studios, post production, production services and animation in the UK. It is the membership organisation for about 200 leading employers in this sector, and its primary purpose is advocacy at national, regional and local level for its member companies, to ensure that business conditions in the UK are optimal. The sector we represent generates well in excess of £2billion in GVA for the UK economy each year.We’re looking for a creative and highly organised communications and events coordinator to help amplify our voice across the UK screen industries and to support the planning and delivery of exciting industry events. You’ll play a key role in creating engaging content, managing our digital channels (including our website and social media), coordinating our newsletters, and helping to run a calendar of events that bring our members and stakeholders together. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in communications and events who is passionate about the UK screen industries and enjoys working in a small team where your voice and ideas really count. Key responsibilitiesEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of website management (WordPress)</li><li>Level 2 Maths and English at least</li><li>Experience of professional social media management (LinkedIn and Instagram)</li><li>Knowledge of Canva or similar (for image formatting and simple graphics)</li><li>Experience of event management</li><li>Ability to build rapport and effective working relationships quickly with other team members, current and prospective members, current and prospective sponsors, senior influencers and suppliers of member benefits</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to write promotional and informational content</li><li>Highly organised, pro-active and motivated with the proven ability to work on own initiative and problem-solve</li><li>Good IT skills – PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Zoom and Outlook. Experience with contact databases. Ability to intuitively adapt to use other web platforms such as MailChimp, Eventbrite and Survey Monkey</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>A good understanding of the TV, film or advertising industry and the creative process and the supply chain involved in content creation</li><li>A professional manner and attitude</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Energetic and imaginative</li><li>Able to remain calm under pressure</li><li>Able to multi task and prioritise to meet deadlines</li><li>Able to integrate into a small team</li><li>Self motivating</li><li>Willingness to learn</li><li>Able to easily adapt to change</li><li>Able to travel in the UK and overseas and to have occasional overnight stays if event schedule requires</li><li>Able to attend occasional events outside of normal working hours</li></ul> &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> &nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Creative Access also offers programmes of training, networking and support specifically designed for people from under-represented groups.

UK Screen Alliance

Communication and events coordinator

Deadline for applications: 3rd August 2025Salary: £35,000-£38,000 (with paid overtime)Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week)Location: Small Axe office, London (we are an office-based organisation) Champion creativity and impact in this production role for change makers. From concept to delivery, you'll help bring powerful, progressive campaigns to life.Small Axe is looking for an integrated creative producer to work across a range of campaigns. An integrated creative producer at Small Axe works within our campaigns delivery team. This core team and extended network is made up of campaigners, digital experts, designers, press advisors, filmmakers and content creators who work collaboratively to produce powerful campaigns. An integrated creative producer helps bring to life creative ideas and content across a variety of platforms and mediums to cut through the noise and move people to act on the most important issues of our time.You will work flexibly across a variety of campaigns, working end to end on production work - from managing print production for Amazon's first unionisation drive in the UK, to holding together the planning and execution of content at our annual conference with the National Education Union on the Free School Meals For All campaign. You'll produce high-quality digital fundraising content for the International Rescue Committee responding to global conflicts and crises, as well as high and low-fi video and film production for a number of campaigns like Stop School Cuts.Collaborating closely with our brilliant campaigns delivery team made up of campaigners, designers, a network of creatives, and a broad range of clients and partners, you'll produce film, photography, graphics, websites, billboards and more.You'll join a multidisciplinary, integrated and highly collaborative delivery team, focused on winning progressive campaigns. Responsibilities<ul><li dir="ltr">Produce end-to-end, high quality creative - including digital, original film &amp; photography, websites, print and branding projects, out of home advertising (OOH), and more - from concept to delivery</li><li dir="ltr">Put together timelines, budgets, briefs and run sheets to produce events, photo-shoots, creative content in multiple mediums</li><li dir="ltr">Input into creative concepts, creative reviews and project wash-ups</li><li dir="ltr">Use AGILE principles to maintain daily momentum and tracking on multiple projects; keeping clients, collaborators and team to schedule and budget on creative deliverables</li><li dir="ltr">Support other project leads and cross-disciplinary teams to collaborate and communicate effectively to create high quality and impactful work</li><li dir="ltr">Identify resourcing requirements and source, commission, brief and organise teams for production including internal colleagues and suppliers (eg animators, actors, venues)&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">Hold day-to-day communication with at least one client. Communicate confidently and sensitively with partners and support the team to process and action feedback</li><li dir="ltr">Plan, execute and produce film &amp; photo shoots - including travel logistics, collaborator liaising, scheduling, on-site production, health and safety requirements</li><li dir="ltr">Create or complete content natively in social platforms and post content</li><li dir="ltr">Make lo-fi film and photo content using mobile phone including capturing &amp; editing, employing simple software like CapCut or Canva&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">Identify scope creep or budget issues and flag promptly to project leads</li><li dir="ltr">Support in improving production processes to make them more effective or efficient e.g. documentation, asset storage, quality assurance, capacity planning and feedback</li><li dir="ltr">Support in expanding our creative freelance network by identifying new collaborators, setting up trials and maintaining our collaborator database</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li dir="ltr">3-5 years of direct or transferable experience under their belt. That could be in a creative or digital agency, in a studio, news media or in campaigning roles</li><li dir="ltr">A commitment to progressive politics and change</li><li dir="ltr">Strong examples of production work to-date in different mediums/contexts</li><li dir="ltr">Experience of project management, end-to-end production process, keeping to budgets and deadlines</li><li dir="ltr">Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and a fast-paced environment</li><li dir="ltr">Confidence to pick up new tools as new creative tech emerges (e.g. CapCut, Canva, AI plug-ins, Veed.io)</li><li dir="ltr">Ability to take a good photo or shoot a video on a smartphone</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working on or volunteering with social or political campaigns</li><li dir="ltr">Copywriting experience e.g. scripts, decks, social media graphics and posts, etc</li><li dir="ltr">Experience in making simple edits via Adobe Creative Cloud</li><li dir="ltr">Understanding of design principles across different platforms</li></ul> Please note this role requires candidates to have the Right to Work in the UK. If you are successful in getting this job, Small Axe requires a DBS check. Small Axe is a full-time office-based organisation (unless on-site for shoots/events).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;&nbsp;

The Small Axe

Integrated creative producer

Closing date for applications: 3rd August 2025Salary: £36,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) Play a crucial role in streamlining sales operations across diverse publishing divisions in this dynamic role.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. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our group sales operations department as a sales operations manager (product). Reporting to the head of sales operations, this pivotal role works across eight Hachette Publishing divisions providing a vital link between the divisions, UK sales and Hachette distribution.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitor metadata readiness for sales presentations and feeds to sales systems, working with editorial operations within the publishing divisions</li><li>Serve as a source of system expertise and guidance across Hachette for Edelweiss</li><li>Provide management and guidance for event stock ordering and on-site author signings in close liaison with multiple teams across the business</li><li>Manage data for a key US sales partner, including uploading data, preparing conference presentations, and resolving feed issues in collaboration with others</li><li>Provide day to day direction and support for a team of three who are responsible for diverse sales operations tasks, making sure their work meets the needs of the business</li><li>Manage and support your team, making sure everyone performs well, gets chances to grow, and has the right support when needed</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the fast-paced central sales operations team. You’ll be passionate about books and be focused on getting our products in front of retailers and ultimately into the hands of readers. If you love smart processes, enjoy digging into systems, and take pride in making things work better, this role is for you. Demonstrable experience in these areas is key:<ul><li>A relevant background in operations in publishing</li><li>As you’ll be line managing 3 talented operations team members, people-management or substantial supervisory experience</li><li>The ability to show sound judgement and take charge when needed</li><li>Be able to establish strong rapport with colleagues across all levels</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on customer service</li><li>You’re quick to solve problems and can juggle shifting priorities when things change or evolve</li><li>Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, able to communicate decisions clearly and succinctly</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home working (2 days) per week. Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> 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. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Sales operations manager (product)

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd August at 11.59pmSalary: £26,000 per annumDuration: Fixed term for 12 months (with potential to extend)Location: Hybrid with 3 days per week in London officeHours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Curious about the talent management career path and passionate about film &amp; TV? Explore this hands-on junior role working closely with an experienced talent agent.<a href="https://www.alma-artists.com/" target="_blank">Alma Artists</a> is a boutique talent management company that represents artists across film, television, stage, branding and radio. Alma was founded by George Monkland with the support of Tricycle Talent <a href="https://tricycletalent.com/" target="_blank">tricycletalent.com</a>. Ms.Monkland has more than 15 years of experience in the representation business, including many years at some of the industry’s most prestigious companies such as Independent Talent, 42mp and Finch + Partners. &nbsp;Alma offers a holistic hands-on approach to representation that focuses on the individual needs of each client, helping them to navigate the complexities of the industry, ensuring they feel supported and heard every step of the way.In this 12-month fixed term role, you will provide essential administrative and creative support across all areas of talent representation, learning the ins and outs of how to manage client careers, coordinate auditions, maintain relationships and support the smooth running of a boutique agency. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and a hard worker who loves film and television, and wants to develop their knowledge of the industry and the work that goes into representing talent. Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensuring the smooth running of the office through effective organisation and exceptional client care</li><li>Editing and preparing self-tapes submitted by clients and sending auditions off to casting</li><li>Attending drama school showcases/workshops</li><li>Chasing feedback for client auditions</li><li>Raising and chasing invoices for client payments</li><li>Attending premieres and press nights</li><li>Making sure the accounting is running smoothly, receiving feedback for each client audition to pass on to the clients wherever possible</li><li>Diary management for both the clients and the company, including scheduling meetings</li><li>Ensuring all the social media is up to date (Instagram, website, LinkedIn)</li><li>Building relationships in theatre and exploring opportunities for clients in radio</li><li>Sending mail outs to casting and producers when clients work is being released</li><li>General assistance to the team with ongoing projects for the client base</li><li>Day-to-day support for the team, including diary management, travel arrangements, general administrative support</li><li>Reach out to brands and individuals to generate new business leads</li><li>Eventually and as you develop in the role, learn to man the phones and field enquiries</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Must have a general understanding of the film and television industry and the nature of a talent agency</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to prioritise a busy workload</li><li>Ability to develop business relationships</li><li>Some previous experience in related fields is desirable</li><li>Knowledge of IMDBPRO, Tagmin, Xero and online banking is preferable but not essential.</li><li>Some knowledge of iMovie or Final Cut and experience of editing video is preferable</li><li>A good communicator who is able to take an intuitive and proactive approach to understanding and approaching tasks and challenges</li><li>Extremely organised and able to think laterally</li><li>A degree is not essential for this role, but A-level or equivalent qualification is required &nbsp;</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:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> 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,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.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.

Talent assistant

Closing date for applications: Friday 8th August at 11.59pmTraining allowance: £21,211.80, paid as a tax-free bursary (this is equivalent to a gross annual salary of £24,570)Duration: 12 monthsStart date: September 2025Hours: 09:30 - 18:00, Monday to Friday (four days per week in office) &nbsp;Step into the world of luxury beauty PR and learn from an agency at the cutting edge of communications.<a href="https://purplepr.com/" target="_blank">PURPLE</a> understands the world of luxury, offering connected services across Press, Communications, Social Media, Events, VIP, Creative Strategy, Brand Strategy and Talent Partnerships. Bringing together 25 years of strategic brand building experience with next generation in-house talent, PURPLE delivers creative thinking and game-changing ideas to drive commercial success. Its clients span multiple divisions including Art, Design &amp; Culture, Beauty &amp; Wellbeing, Fashion &amp; Jewellery, Restaurants &amp; Bars, Property &amp; Placemaking, Events, Charity and Sustainability. Commitment to sustainability is a core agency value and it continues to introduce business practices to reduce clients’ impact.PURPLE is partnering with Creative Access to recruit an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial Beauty team intern to join its growing Beauty division in the agency’s London office. The right candidate must have a genuine passion for managing ongoing communications on behalf of high-profile Beauty clients and using initiative in order to achieve exceptional results. Must be organised, driven and creative. You will develop a Beauty focused understanding of Luxury PR, client relationships, working across multiple, international clients and how to manage their individual needs. Key activities<ul><li>Monitoring all media, print, digital and social channels for brand coverage and competitor activity, scanning relevant articles for distribution around the team</li><li>Responsible for managing product deliveries and send outs in a timely manner</li><li>Handle product and image call-ins, and compile and manage all mass mail outs</li><li>Compiling reports and coverage presentations for all clients</li><li>Day-to-day support on mailings, events, social media promotions, partnerships and influencer outreach initiatives and reporting</li><li>Monitor and benchmark social media activities of other competing brands</li><li>Conduct research on both brands, products, and industry to support the development of client plans</li><li>Maintain and manage stock logistics</li><li>Supporting the team with key launches and events</li><li>Identify and track emerging trends, initiatives, and vendors in the digital space and develop relevant client applications</li><li>Support in the management of sample logistics.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of internal, and external stakeholders, at all levels of experience</li><li>Genuine interest in media and how brands are shaped and shared</li><li>Curious and proactive, with a natural instinct to spot opportunities or suggest ideas</li><li>Comfortable working at pace and staying calm under pressure</li><li>Excellent prioritising and time management skills</li><li>Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient with strong initiative</li><li>Confident using basic computer programmes (Outlook, Excel, Google Docs). Training will be provided for other software.</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 open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.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.

Purple PR

Beauty team intern

Closing date for applications: 8th August 2025 at 12 noon.Salary: £35,000 per annumDepartment: Producing &amp; Planning Bring your administrative experience to a role supporting the artists and creatives behind unforgettable theatre at the National Theatre.The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. We share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on our own stages, on tour, in schools, on cinema screens and streaming at home. World-leading artists make their best work at the NT with the widest possible audience and impact.The purpose of this role is to support all actors, musicians and creatives travel, accommodation, visas, expenses etc. and co-ordinating this across producing, casting, music, stage management, company administration and the New Work Department. You will also be working closely with the Company Administration Manager, Company and Music Coordinator, Producers and Producing Coordinator and Planning and Producing Coordinator to support all visiting artists. As well as this, you will be required to provide additional support to the Company Administration Manager and deputise for the Company and Music Coordinator as required. Responsibilities<ul><li>Working closely with the Company and Music Coordinator to coordinate the onboarding process for actors, musicians, singers and creative team.</li><li>Arranging and booking travel, accommodation as required for all visiting artists including writers, creative team members, actors and musicians.</li><li>Creating itineraries and welcome packs for visiting artists as required.</li><li>Supporting the Company and Music Coordinator with processing the weekly actor payroll.</li><li>Collating and processing expenses claims and invoices for payment.</li><li>A full list of responsibilities can be found in the job description.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.</li><li>Strong office administration experience gained in a busy environment, preferably in the theatre/creative sector.</li><li>Confidence in working with artists and creatives, preferably with experience of working with artists and creatives in a previous role.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills with experience of implementing and streamlining administrative processes.</li><li>Ability to present information in a clear and concise way.</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!&nbsp;To view the full job description and apply, click the 'Apply' button.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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

National Theatre

Producing travel and accommodation coordinator

Closing date for applications: 8th August 2025Salary: £23,970 (+ bonus + benefits)Location: Following your initial training period which will be office based (in Didcot, Oxfordshire), you will be able to make the most of the current hybrid model.&nbsp; The hours will be 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week) with a one hour lunch break working Monday to Friday. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with exceptional customer service skills to support global operations at a top publishing group.We, Hachette UK Distribution, are the leading book distribution company in the UK. We are one of the most advanced distribution centres in Europe, with leading-edge automation and modern systems which will ensure world-class service to customers and publisher clients. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade. Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group.Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. What you'll be doingOn a day to day basis you will be dealing with all aspects of contact internal and external to the business, including providing first class service to our global customer base. This means on a typical day you could be responding to e-mails and telephone calls, processing orders, co-ordinating deliveries, organising collections with carriers, investigating claims (e.g. shortages and damages), issuing refunds, general administration duties and other duties such as:<ul><li>Proactively liaising with both customers and publishers to maintain a first class working relationship</li><li>Preparing and processing orders/claims received from customers and publishers</li><li>Liaising effectively with all other departments to achieve swift problem solving and maintaining excellent communication internally and externally whilst also ensuring special requirements are met on time</li></ul>As part of the customer services team you will be working to ensure all targets are met, demonstrating growth mindset by working with your team leader to promote change that will improve customer experience and ensure continued high standards of quality and productivity are maintained. This role offers the opportunity to become an essential part of the customer services team and gain lots of experience regarding distribution and elements of the publishing industry. Who we are looking forDo you strive to provide outstanding service with a personal touch? Do you exceed expectations by taking ownership and being solution-focused? Do you make an effort to build strong and trusted relationships? If so, we would love to receive your application as we are recruiting a customer service advisor.Why should you be excited about this opportunity?&nbsp; Well, Hachette UK Distribution has seen real growth in the past 5 years, moved into a new state of the art facility and has built a reputation for being ‘best in class’ in our industry.You will live and breathe our customer service vision and have a passionate and proactive approach to delivering excellent customer service.&nbsp; You will enjoy liaising with, and collaboratively working with, the operations team and credit services team as well as our client publishers to resolve issues and proactively seek to continuously improve processes and procedures.It is highly likely that you will already have proven experience of working in the following roles and or industries: hospitality, retail, customer service advisor, customer service assistant, customer&nbsp;account manager, customer support, customer care advisor, complaints handler, customer experience, customer excellence, telesales, call centre. What we offerOur people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect this. Therefore, we offer an extensive list of benefits that include:<ul><li>34 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Assurance schemes</li><li>Company enhanced family policy including maternity, paternity and shared parental</li><li>Reward programme giving discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers</li><li>2 Community Days per year</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Generous discounts on books we publish</li><li>Mental Health First Aiders / Champions and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development Programmes including Mentoring</li><li>Staff Events</li><li>Many employee networks to join</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Free tea and coffee</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;let us know. We will notify all candidates of the outcome of their application.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date for applications: 1st August 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on skills and experienceContract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover) position starting October 2025. Bring your editorial experience and passion for history to the Special Interest Team at Bloomsbury.We are looking for a Desk Editor to join Osprey Publishing within the Special Interest Team at Bloomsbury.&nbsp;&nbsp;Osprey Publishing is the UK’s leading illustrated military history publisher and we have been producing books for both enthusiasts and the wider market since 1968. We are part of Bloomsbury’s Special Interest division, which creates&nbsp;original and high quality content to support hobbies, enthusiasms and interests in a number of subject areas including military history, sports, religion, wildlife, creative writing and sailing.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are looking for someone with previous professional experience of book project management in a dynamic editorial role, who has excellent communication skills and a good eye for detail and who is used to juggling a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. An enthusiasm for history would be an advantage. The role reports to the Publisher. Responsibilities<ul><li>To project manage a broad range of titles on the general trade list as the main project editor for the list.</li><li>To ensure all books are published on time, to a high standard of quality and within budget while maintaining good working relationships with freelancers, authors, illustrators and internal departments (primarily Sales, Marketing and Production).</li><li>To maintain accurate schedules, metadata and copy for all books in Biblio (our Publishing database) based on regular reports.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience &nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent eye for detail, knowledge of English language, and editorial skills</li><li>Strong project management and problem-solving experience</li><li>Great organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise workload</li><li>Ability to establish and nurture good working relationships with key colleagues, authors and freelancers</li><li>IT competency, particularly with Word, Outlook, Excel and databases such as Biblio 3, and aptitude for learning new software</li><li>Proactive attitude and professional manner&nbsp;</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our Oxford office, Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill,&nbsp;Oxford&nbsp;OX2 9PH on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are:&nbsp;Mondays and Tuesdays.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Friday 1st August 2025.&nbsp;For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp; Bloomsbury Benefits&nbsp;As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:&nbsp;Working Pattern&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)&nbsp;</li></ul>Holidays&nbsp;<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday&nbsp;</li></ul> Other Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 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>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme&nbsp;</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;&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.&nbsp;We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required&nbsp;Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior desk editor, Osprey Military History - 12 month FTC

Closing date for applications: &nbsp;31st July 2025Salary:&nbsp;£45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experienceLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting to:&nbsp;Publishing Director, Blink&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;EditorialImprint:&nbsp;Blink Are you a publishing leader with an eye for spotting emerging trends and the next big thing in non-fiction? Take your deep editorial expertise and interest in popular culture, podcasts, celebrity and social media to this role with imprint Blink.Do you have hands-on publishing experience and a proven track record of success? If so, then we’d love you to join our team of commercially-minded and self-starting publishers to help lead our commercial non-fiction imprint, Blink, here at Bonnier Books UK. Blink is seeking a creative, experienced and well-connected Editorial Director to join its market-leading non-fiction team. The successful candidate will report into the Publishing Director.This is an incredible opportunity to become part of our fast-moving, open, friendly, and highly successful publishing team acquiring and publishing general non-fiction on a small and focused list that has featured bestselling books from authors like Freddie Flintoff, Lily Allen, Boy George, Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer and Professor Steve Peters, among many others. As Editorial Director of Blink, you will take your knowledge of commercial non-fiction and bring it to bear, acquiring 10-15 new titles a year in a broad range of commercial non-fiction – including celebrity autobiography, sport, film/TV, gift and humour, popular history and memoir. You will already have excellent contacts with a wide range of agents, authors, ghostwriters and talent managers, and a proven track record in publishing successful, bestselling titles in the categories above.Most importantly, you will have a high market awareness and a strong sense of initiative. Our preferred candidate will have proven themselves to be a consistently good publisher with an eye for trends and the ability to publish books that combine commercial subjects with high-quality writing. You are likely to already have several bestsellers under your belt. This role will suit candidates who are used to working in fast-paced and exciting environments, who are excellent communicators and strong team players, who are full of ideas and love to drive them through to fruition. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Key responsibilities<ul><li>Acquiring, editing and publishing 10-15 titles a year that support the vision and ethos of Blink in line with commissioning criteria</li><li>Full management of all parts of the publishing process: contract negotiations; structural editing; first-class creative oversight; liaising with authors and in-house editorial, design, production, sales and wider comms teams to deliver highly effective and best-in-class publishing</li><li>Reporting into the non-fiction Publishing Director, you will provide leadership across Bonnier’s commercial non-fiction. Working alongside our non-fiction editorial team and the wider business you will have significant input in list strategy, branding and awareness.</li><li>Maintain a strong eye on new market trends across home and international markets, and identify key opportunities</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A proven track record of demonstrable commissioning experience</li><li>Excellent contacts</li><li>Negotiating experience</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload to meet multiple deadlines</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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