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Closing date for applications: 10 September 2025Salary: £44,000 - £52,921 per annum depending on skills and experienceLocation: London or OxfordContract: The role is a&nbsp;full-time, 12-month fixed-term position Shape the future of digital publishing by leading the strategy, acquisitions, and product development behind innovative academic resources.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in content acquisitions and product development. The publisher will be responsible for driving forward the growth of a defined set of digital resources within the humanities and social sciences portfolio, leading on content acquisitions. The publisher will have responsibility for signing partnership deals, and creating products entirely through such partnerships – whether from print licensors or other media, including archives. They will be an experienced digital publisher and a positive, proactive self-starter with strong creative vision and an ability to work with stakeholders both within and outside the business to champion the products and work toward their success throughout the product lifecycle. This is a critical role within a friendly, ambitious and experienced team, focusing on a rapidly growing portfolio of products within the humanities and social sciences (HSS).&nbsp; ResponsibilitiesBusiness ownership and strategy development<ul><li>Responsible for developing a digital product strategy for commercial and strategic deliverables of a suite of HSS digital resources</li><li>Responsible for creation of business plans and profit and loss statements, and presenting to internal stakeholders</li></ul>Commissioning<ul><li>New product ideation and proactive acquisition lead</li><li>Managing market research, writing and presenting business plans for product concepts</li><li>Contract negotiation and relationship building with external partners</li></ul>Digital product development&nbsp;<ul><li>Serving as project director/digital editorial lead for a suite of HSS products</li><li>Participating in all phases of the product life cycle, with decision-making authority on issues regarding content</li><li>Recruiting and managing product-level advisory boards</li></ul>This role will include line management of one staff member at present and may include travel to conferences and key library events, as required. Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>An entrepreneurial spirit and the imagination to conceive of large-scale projects that excite and engage end users</li><li>Self-starter, focused on the competitive landscape, who thrives on winning business and moving new ideas and products forward</li><li>Good interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Drive, determination and commercial creativity</li><li>Solid experience in academic publishing, with a demonstrable track record of successfully advancing large-scale products – ideally from partnerships, and ideally digital</li><li>A demonstrable ability to work well with others to advance common goals and a successful track record of working with partners / third party content providers – whether authors or licensors</li><li>A demonstrable understanding of the value of the editorial process to product success</li><li>A track record of meeting targets and deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of emerging trends and issues in the academic marketplace, particularly in relation to digital products and the academic market</li></ul> Additional informationThe role can be based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP, or at our Oxford office, Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill, Oxford OX2 9PH on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and Thursday.Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to human resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘Apply’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li><li>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;</li></ul> Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Publisher (humanities and social sciences), Bloomsbury Digital Resources (12-month fixed term)

Closing date for applications: 5 September 2025 at 12 noonSalary: £38,000 per annum (pro rata)Contract type: 18-month fixed-term part-time contract (November 2025 – May 2027)Hours: An average of 28 hours per week (over 4 working days) although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the post’s requirementsResponsible to: Head of producing – special projects Champion unforgettable experiences at the National Theatre! From coordinating high-profile galas to producing one-off creative events, this is your chance to bring ambitious events to life.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. We take seriously our role as the nation’s theatre. Our key objectives as we look to the next five years are towards economic, environmental and social sustainability, upholding a culture that aims to take care of our people and the wider world.The special projects producer will be responsible for supporting and working alongside the head of producing – special projects in shaping and delivering a range of specific one-off high-calibre events that sit alongside shows and other planned activity both in and around the National Theatre and at times at specific off-site venues. The role will work closely with departments across the building from development to production and technical, planning and company management, and will sit within the producing department, a team responsible for the successful delivery of all shows happening across the National Theatre’s three venues.The role will work across a range of events, including delivering music gigs, talks, bespoke exhibitions, launches and other large-scale one-off events and programmes. One specific event that this role will be required to work on will be the National’s fundraising gala ‘Next Chapter’ that’s happening on 5 March 2026. The special projects producer will be responsible for managing and coordinating logistics for all artistic content performed in the gala. This includes working closely with the performers and creative team to deliver their ambition for the night. ‘Next Chapter’ will take place in the Lyttelton Theatre, which for one night only will be transformed for a guest list of 400 people, with the aim of raising £1.5 million for the National Theatre.The candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to create schedules, contracts and budgets and work efficiently alongside other departments and freelancers to deliver high-end bespoke events and performances that best represent the values and vision of the National Theatre. Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with the head of producing – special projects and act as a key point of contact for internal and external colleagues and teams on all bespoke, one-off and large-scale events, performances and programmes.</li><li>To work across multiple projects at one time ensuring clear communication at all times</li><li>Build excellent working relationships with departments across the National Theatre</li><li>Schedule and organise creative meetings and rehearsals in conversation with the producer, production manager and company stage management department</li><li>Produce all aspects of specific performances and events in collaboration with the head of producing – special events, production managers and the event project manager where appropriate</li><li>Support the head of producing - special projects in creating budgets alongside the finance department and maintain and oversee budgets in consultation with the producer and producing co-ordinator</li><li>Work closely with the stage management team on performance schedules, rehearsal spaces and dressing rooms</li><li>Book travel, accommodation and other requests as necessary for creative teams and performers working on specific events in consultation with the producing travel and accommodation coordinator</li><li>Draft contracts using NT templates and systems and liaise with agents and managers as required</li><li>Attend creative team meetings, production meetings, development gala meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals and all events</li><li>Work closely with our marketing, design studio and press departments to ensure information is disseminated in a timely and efficient manner and ensure all teams involved are aware of on sales, asset creations and any content creation where required</li><li>Contribute to the National Theatre’s ambition to create an inclusive environment for colleagues and visitors</li></ul>Further responsibilities can be found in the job description via the 'Apply' button. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Substantial experience in the theatre and/or events industry; and at management level</li><li>Experience of working closely with creatives and actors</li><li>Highly organised with good time management skills and good attention to detail</li><li>An enthusiastic and logical-thinking self-starter who is confident to take initiative to secure results</li><li>A confident communicator who can build relationships with people at all levels</li><li>Ability to negotiate with a range of people, in a collaborative manner</li></ul> At the National Theatre, we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

National Theatre

Special projects producer

Closing date: 9th September 2025Salary: £36,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you excited about the idea of connecting books with readers? Do you have a curious, proactive mindset?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 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 doingReporting to the senior marketing manager for Literary &amp; Non-Fiction publishing, the successful candidate will:<ul><li>Plan, deliver and measure campaigns for John Murray and Quercus, working across a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles, with a focus on book club fiction such as Bora Chung and Liv Little.</li><li>Have ownership of exciting community-building projects throughout the year.</li><li>Be responsible for creating impactful industry-leading campaigns across an exciting list of books, ensuring a strong visual identity across each title and generating genuine word-of-mouth buzz through building close relationships with influencers, bookshops and brand partners.</li><li>Beyond your campaigns, you’ll play a major role in all of our publishing through your ownership of our literary influencer outreach and TikTok strategy for the John Murray channels, as well as leading our book club outreach, working collaboratively with reading groups and bookshops nationwide.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You’ll be an expert in social media, in particular TikTok and Instagram, with experience creating impactful and high-quality content.</li><li>Your friends might describe you as ‘very online’, with a keen awareness of current and emerging social media trends and influencers.</li><li>You’ll be highly organised, able to juggle multiple competing deadlines, with an eye for detail and aesthetics.</li><li>You’d describe yourself as a strong communicator, both over email and in person, and are excellent at collaborating with colleagues and authors to build strong working relationships.</li><li>We welcome applications from people in the publishing industry, but this is not an essential requirement.</li><li>More important is a passion for the book you’ll be working on and a knack for creating engaging content and influencer relationships.</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.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Marketing manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th September at 11.59pmSalary: Training allowance equivalent to the London Living Wage if based in London, or the National Living Wage elsewhere in the UKDuration: 10 monthsWorking hours: 3 days a week (9am –&nbsp;5pm, although negotiable)Location: RemoteStart date: 13th October 2025 Are you passionate about inclusivity in children's literature? Gain hands-on experience and develop a range of literary and technical skills with this remote training opportunity at a small, London-based independent publisher.<a href="https://www.lantanapublishing.com/" target="_blank">Lantana</a> is an award-winning children's book publisher and social enterprise with a mission to publish inclusive books by authors from under-represented groups and from around the world. Each year, we publish a select list of exceptional titles promoting diversity and inclusion, social and racial justice, gender equality, pride, empathy, mindfulness and wellbeing, with beautifully illustrated stories that help happy little minds to flourish. Many of our books are by debut authors who have gone on to achieve widespread recognition and win awards for their work. Several more are English translations of books originally published abroad by acclaimed international authors and which we’re excited to bring to English-speaking readers.Lantana is preparing to expand its catalogue at the end of 2026. The publishing trainee will play a key role in supporting this growth. At Lantana, we view publishing books for children and young people as a serious responsibility, as books shape the minds of tomorrow. We are seeking a motivated individual to help commission, develop, and shape engaging, high-quality content that reflects the diversity of modern society.The publishing industry offers a wide range of career paths, including editorial, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and design. As part of a small business, you will gain hands-on experience in multiple areas, making adaptability and a can-do attitude essential for success in this role.&nbsp;Although the role is fully remote, the trainee will have opportunities to travel to London and other parts of the UK to support author workshops and attend key publishing events such as festivals or award ceremonies. These are invaluable for professional development and for building industry networks. Networking is an essential part of publishing—it helps us connect with talented, vetted authors, illustrators, freelance editors, and designers, as well as a range of organisations that align with our mission.The trainee will receive mentoring on how to network effectively and present themselves professionally. All travel expenses will be reimbursed. These experiences will offer the trainee first-hand insight into the many interconnected roles within the publishing industry.As a small business, attendance at book fairs is vital. The trainee will help prepare for these events and&nbsp;will be offered to&nbsp;attend at least one fair. They will also gain hands-on experience and transferable skills across the creative industries, including digital marketing, event planning, editorial work, public speaking, design, content development, communication, and contract/quote negotiation. What you will gainBy the end of the traineeship, you will have:<ul><li>Gained the confidence and practical knowledge to apply for an entry-level role in publishing or a related role in the creative industry.</li><li>Attended at least one international book fair.</li><li>Contributed to editorial and marketing efforts for upcoming titles.</li><li>Built a foundational network of industry contacts.</li><li>Received mentorship and guidance tailored to their interests and professional goals.</li></ul> Key activitiesEditorial &amp; content creation<ul><li>Proofreading, copywriting, and fact-checking</li><li>Clearing permissions for content use</li><li>Writing advance information sheets for books</li><li>Reading and assessing manuscripts</li></ul>Marketing &amp; publicity<ul><li>Writing book festival pitches</li><li>Designing book adverts and social media assets</li><li>Creating compelling designs using Canva or Adobe Suite for marketing and publicity</li><li>Helping to grow and engage our online community</li><li>Conducting market research</li></ul>Administrative &amp; organisational skills<ul><li>Prize and translation grant administration</li><li>Maintaining and updating our database</li><li>Handling administrative tasks such as minute-taking, phone and email queries</li></ul> What you will learnEditorial &amp; content creation<ul><li>How to proofread, copywrite, and fact-check content for accuracy and clarity</li><li>Understanding copyright and permissions clearance for content use</li><li>How to write advance information sheets that effectively promote books</li><li>Skills in manuscript evaluation and providing constructive feedback</li></ul>Marketing &amp; publicity<ul><li>How to craft persuasive book festival pitches</li><li>The fundamentals of book marketing, including designing adverts and social media assets</li><li>Strategies for growing and engaging an online community around books</li><li>How to conduct market research to identify trends and target audiences</li></ul>Administrative &amp; organisational skills<ul><li>The process of prize and translation grants application</li><li>How to maintain and update a publishing database efficiently</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Writing &amp; communication skills:<ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Interest in learning how to write clear and engaging content (e.g., emails, reports, social media posts)</li><li>Interest in books, literature, publishing with a demonstrable interest in Lantana’s publishing</li></ul></li><li>Attention to detail &amp; organisation:<ul><li>Ability to review and check documents for accuracy (e.g., permissions, prize applications)</li><li>Good organisational skills to manage tasks like database updates and administrative work</li><li>Good time management and ability to meet deadlines</li></ul></li><li>Creative &amp; digital skills:<ul><li>Willingness to learn how to design promotional materials (e.g., book adverts, social media graphics)</li><li>Good working knowledge of tools like Canva or Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and a flair for design</li><li>Interest in social media and online community engagement</li></ul></li><li>Research &amp; analytical thinking:<ul><li>Willingness to read and assess manuscripts with a critical eye</li><li>Interest in understanding how books are marketed and promoted</li></ul></li><li>Administrative &amp; teamwork skills:<ul><li>Comfortable handling administrative tasks like answering emails, taking minutes, and organising files</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues</li><li>Willingness to take initiative, work independently and learn new skills on the job</li><li>Strong IT skills</li></ul></li><li>Academic requirements:<ul><li>An undergraduate degree in Humanities or Science OR experience in writing and creative skills such as design</li></ul></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> This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

Lantana

Publishing trainee

Closing date: 21st September 2025 If you have the desire to write, a great idea for a work of speculative fiction and a compelling voice – and if you’re without the financial means to attend a Curtis Brown Creative course, this scholarship opportunity is for you.We are delighted to announce that this Breakthrough Scholarship for Fantasy Writers will provide the full course fee for a talented writer with limited financial means to study on our new nine-week Writing Fantasy course with Zoom teaching and feedback from bestselling fantasy author Lucy Holland. The course will run from 7 October to 9 December 2025.This scholarship is part of the <a href="https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-scholarships" target="_blank">Breakthrough Writers’ Programme</a>, our outreach programme which offers opportunities to under-represented writers.&nbsp;We aim to promote diversity in our student groups and to enable talented writers to join our courses who we might not otherwise have heard from. ELIGIBILITYThe scholarship is open to writers over the age of 18, who fulfil our low-income eligibility criteria.<ul><li>Unmarried&nbsp;and not co-habiting with a partner,&nbsp;with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 and personal savings of less than £5,000.</li><li>Married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.</li></ul>If you don’t quite fit our financial criteria but are nonetheless financially challenged, then do apply, explaining your circumstances in the form.Our form asks you to make a statement about your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity. TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS<ul><li>Applicants to&nbsp;the Breakthrough Scholarship for Fantasy Writers with Low Income must fulfil our eligibility criteria. Our form asks you to make a statement about your financial income and the reason you deserve this fully funded opportunity.</li><li>With respect to the earnings thresholds set out in our eligibility section: for salaried applicants, your&nbsp;current salary at date of application must be under the threshold. For self-employed applicants, your gross pre-tax profits (average figure for the last two financial years) must be under the threshold. State benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance should be counted as income.</li><li>Applicants may be asked to provide proof of their financial circumstances in support of their scholarship applications.</li><li>Because the scholarship is open only to those who do not have the means to attend the applicable course without financial assistance, applicants should bear in mind that their application will be considered only for the scholarship places and not for other fee-paying places on the courses.</li><li>Applicants to this scholarship must not be currently represented by a literary agent.</li></ul> READY TO APPLY?Curtis Brown Creative offers places on our courses on the basis of proven writing ability. Please apply with the first 3,000 words of the novel you’d like to work on during the course, and a synopsis of no more than a page (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file in the application below). Please note that those with the financial means to attend our courses should not apply to this scholarship.This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant whose submission material shows the greatest potential and promise in our view. The decision will be made by the Curtis Brown Creative team.Our application process is simple, and we encourage all writers meeting the eligibility criteria to apply.Don’t worry if you have little or nothing to say in response to questions about e.g. writing experience or employment. Just fill out the form, upload your work and we’ll be in touch soon.The deadline for applications is&nbsp;Sunday 21 September, and we will respond to applicants by&nbsp;Thursday 25 September.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date for applciations:&nbsp; 31 August 2025Contract type: 12 Months fixed-term contract, Full-timeDepartment: BBC CreativeLocation: Flexible (with travel to BBC Bases)Salary: £25,900 to £28,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Join BBC Creative, the BBC’s in-house creative agency, and help shape campaigns that leave a lasting mark on popular culture.&nbsp;As a production coordinator, you’ll support the delivery of promotional campaigns and branding across all BBC platforms, helping bring iconic content to life.You’ll be part of a creatively driven team working on high-profile campaigns for shows like Strictly Come Dancing, Glastonbury, and The Traitors. With unrivalled training, career progression, and the chance to work across genres and platforms, this is a unique opportunity to grow and thrive in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide logistical and coordination support across multiple productions and platforms.</li><li>Work closely with editorial teams to deliver content on time and within budget.</li><li>Support pre- and post-production activities, including shoots and resource planning.</li><li>Manage production workflows, budgets, and schedules effectively.</li><li>Build strong relationships with stakeholders and contribute to a collaborative team culture.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage conflicting demands.</li><li>Working knowledge of end-to-end production processes, including technical awareness.</li><li>Ability to work with spreadsheets and administrative tools to manage budgets and schedules.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.</li><li>Experience working across multi-platform content (TV, digital, social, OOH).</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working across multi-platform content (TV, digital, social, OOH).</li><li>Familiarity with BBC brands and genres.</li><li>Resilience in fast-paced environments and ability to prioritise effectively.</li><li>Interest in the BBC and the wider media industry.</li><li>If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.</li></ul> 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.

Production coordinator

Closing date for applications: Sunday 7th SeptemberSalary: £31,800, plus bonus and benefits &nbsp;Do you have a curious mind and a keen eye for detail? Are you passionate about lifestyle publishing, with a particular interest in popular psychology, health and wellbeing, and personal development?DK LIFE is looking for an engaging Editor to join our editorial team. In this role, you’ll support multiple projects while collaborating with creative colleagues to bring fresh ideas to life.DK LIFE specialises in books about all things lifestyle: from gardening and food &amp; drink, to health, self-help &amp; wellbeing, and home &amp; handicrafts . Our programme – published in the UK and around the world – is the home of a wonderful family of authors including Rachel Barr, Mary Berry, Daisy Buchanan, Jamie Butterworth, Monty Don, Julius Fiedler, Dominic Franks, Caroline Idiens, Asma Khan, Christina Kynigos, Rhiannon Lambert, Katie Piper, and Pollyanna Wilkinson. It's an exciting time to join our growing division, as we expand our colour and narrative non-fiction lists with brilliant books that help readers live their best lives.&nbsp; &nbsp;Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Supporting the editorial team in the timely delivery and quality control of various print and digital projects.</li><li>Reviewing proofs and updating content to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of sales materials and contributing to marketing campaigns.</li><li>Conducting research and developing ideas for new projects alongside the team.</li><li>Nurturing relationships with authors and external contributors to enhance project outcomes.</li></ul> &nbsp;We’re seeking someone who is:<ul><li>Proactive and self-motivated, with a talent for generating ideas and seeing them through.</li><li>Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.</li><li>An effective communicator, able to liaise with authors, designers, and sales teams.</li><li>Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>A collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with others. &nbsp;</li></ul>We are looking for someone with proven experience in narrative non-fiction who takes pride in producing high-quality work. You thrive in a collaborative environment and know how to lend support to your colleagues when needed. Excellent time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise tasks to keep projects moving forward. While experience in structural editing is desirable, it is not essential.&nbsp;Working from the office a minimum of 3 days a week, you’ll get the chance to learn from and collaborate with colleagues in every department and discipline. While this role does not involve commissioning, you will still have the chance to gain valuable experience in identifying and acquiring new talent, as well as assisting with signing up authors. It is a fantastic opportunity for an editorial assistant eager to advance their career, or an editor looking to transition into the world of lifestyle publishing and contribute to creating books that will be enjoyed by readers around the world for years to come.&nbsp; To applyTo apply, please submit your most recent CV and a cover letter by midnight on Sunday 7th September. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.As part of your cover letter, please answer one or both of the following questions in a total of 300 words or less:&nbsp;<ul><li>Tell me about a title you have worked on and your responsibilities on that project</li><li>Which lifestyle books do you wish you have worked on and why?</li></ul>We are eager to see your own unique voice and talent, not the words generated by an AI tool. Please refrain from using AI in this application. &nbsp;We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>60% discount on company books</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)</li><li>Shopping discounts</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*</li></ul>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business. &nbsp;DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.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 or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>*Subject to certain criteria being met.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.

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Editor - DK LIFE

Closing date:&nbsp;23:59 BST on Monday 8th September 2025First Round Interviews: Thursday 11th and Friday 12th September 2025Second Round Interviews:&nbsp;Thursday 18th and Friday 19th September 2025Salary: £25,000-£29,000 &nbsp;Intermusica is seeking a highly organised, resilient, resourceful, and tenacious assistant artist manager to work in our internationally renowned artist management department. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is keen to work in artist management, with excellent prospects for career development.  As a member of a busy team, you will have the opportunity to work across the department, liaising with top international artists and promoters daily. Find out more about Intermusica and the role below.&nbsp;Intermusica is an award-winning international classical music agency. We offer strategic, personalised management for over 150 world-class and emerging artists; our first-class roster includes some of the most famous and respected artists and composers across the globe, including Alexandre Kantorow, Beatrice Rana, Elim Chan, Abel&nbsp;Selaocoe,&nbsp;Renaud Capuçon, Leonidas Kavakos, Lahav Shani and&nbsp;Sir James MacMillan.&nbsp; With 40 years' experience in touring internationally acclaimed orchestras and ensembles, combined with the portfolio of genre-defining artists under our&nbsp;imagine&nbsp;brand, Intermusica is renowned for creating new and innovative projects around the world.&nbsp;We are constantly exploring what it means to bring classical music to life in the 21st century, driven by our key values: integrity, support, dynamism, and innovationFounded in 1981 by Chief Executive Stephen Lumsden, Intermusica has a highly experienced workforce of over 50 staff based in London, Berlin and New York.&nbsp; &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop an understanding of your artists so that over time you can build and cultivate a strong and trusting professional relationship with them, which will be integral to all aspects of your work.</li><li>Administer artist diaries, liaising with a variety of external contacts (including promoters, venues, other artists, and agents) to arrange logistical aspects of all engagements.</li><li>Co-ordinate rehearsal schedules, materials, instrument lists, technical riders, and other requirements.</li><li>Take responsibility for keeping both the current and advance diary up to date for all artists.</li><li>Oversee prompt checking, processing, and filing of contracts.</li><li>Develop understanding of media rights, coordinate agreement of rights with recording companies if necessary.</li><li>Assist with travel and accommodation for artists where necessary, including researching and booking trips, negotiating travel contributions with promoters as and when required, as well as promptly processing visa and work permit arrangements in advance when needed.</li><li>Where necessary, produce detailed schedules for artists and ensure that they have all the required information to fulfil their commitments.</li><li>Work with the finance team to prepare financial paperwork (invoices, statements etc.) and to ensure prompt payments to artists and to Intermusica.</li><li>Support tax applications by initiating and/or assisting where necessary.</li><li>Work with Intermusica’s Communications &amp; Marketing department on a variety of promotional materials, keeping clients’ pages on the company’s website up to date with concert listings, recordings, reviews etc.</li><li>Collaborate with recording companies, local agents, PR agencies to coordinate promotional activity.</li><li>Collaborate with publishers on the details of commissions including delivery deadlines, maintaining commission schedules, drafting, and processing commission contracts, invoicing.</li></ul>Additional:&nbsp;<ul><li>Attend concerts and industry events on behalf of Intermusica as required.</li><li>Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of artists’ careers and the promoters that we deal with.</li><li>Organise travel/hotel/meetings/concert tickets for Artist Managers as required.</li><li>Assist with general office admin.</li></ul>Intermusica operates a hybrid home/office working policy. Our current requirements are that staff work in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week. This is something we review on a regular basis.&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge, skills and experienceRequired/essential<ul><li>Graduate calibre with prior administrative experience, ideally in an arts/cultural organisation.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication, confident speaking on the phone and addressing issues/concerns head-on.</li><li>Resilient and calm under pressure.</li><li>Strong ability to multitask and deal with conflicting priorities in a multi-cultural and frequently fast paced environment.</li><li>Team player who builds trust by being solutions-focused and accountable for their work.</li><li>Works to deadlines and with an excellent eye for detail.</li><li>Proactive and able to demonstrate a positive and flexible approach in demanding situations with high stakes. &nbsp;</li><li>Reliable, conscientious, and highly organised.</li><li>Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.</li><li>Interest in and knowledge of classical music.</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>The role would suit someone seeking their second job in the arts. </li><li>Previous experience organising international travel and diary management.</li><li>The role may include working with living composers; an interest in and knowledge of contemporary music and composers would be an advantage.</li><li>Working knowledge of a second language.</li><li>Prior experience of Overture (agency software) and/or CRM systems.</li></ul> &nbsp;We are committed to improving equality and diversity within Intermusica and the wider classical music sector. We believe that more diverse teams foster greater creativity, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We ensure that the successful candidate is selected based on their relevant merits and that Intermusica staff are given equal opportunities. &nbsp;As part of the application process, we ask all candidates to complete a voluntary&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/vJwPmotKo2xbFW858" target="_blank">Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form</a>.&nbsp;Any information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and used for statistical purposes only. It will not be seen by anyone involved in the selection process, and no information will be published or used in any way which allows you to be identified.&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/vJwPmotKo2xbFW858" target="_blank">Complete the form</a>Applicants are required to satisfy Intermusica that they are authorised to live and work in the UK.For any further questions on the role, please contact Leyla Güneş at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lgunes@intermusica.com" target="_blank">lgunes@intermusica.com</a>. 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.

Intermusica Artist's Management Ltd

Assistant artist manager

Salary: £28,119 per annumTerm: Fixed-term for 18 monthsHours: This is a full-time role but we will consider candidates who would prefer a job share.&nbsp;Location: St Pancras with some occasional work outside of standard working hours &nbsp;The British Library's International Team is seeking an International Skills Exchange and Governance Coordinator to support our international skills exchange projects and coordinate the day-to-day activities relating to the governance of the international office strategy.&nbsp;Over the past 8 years, the British Library’s International Office has worked with partners around the world to advance knowledge and mutual understanding in a spirit of mutually beneficial reciprocity. This work includes multiple collaborations, projects and relationships to deliver skills and knowledge exchanges with international partners. You can find more information about our work via our website: <a href="https://www.bl.uk/about/international" target="_blank">https://www.bl.uk/about/international</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The role&nbsp;You will act as a focal point of co-ordination for international skills exchange activities run through the International Office, both at the British Library and at partner organisations in the UK and abroad. You will coordinate a number of annual special events with international networks, such as seminars, webinars and conferences.&nbsp;You will also provide high quality administrative and co-ordination services for the International Strategy group and regional programme boards, and manage all organisation and correspondence in relation to these.&nbsp;You will report to the Head of the International Office and will be part of a small team of people who are passionate about international relationships and cultural heritage, and who can develop and implement impactful international projects.&nbsp;So, if you want to make a meaningful impact, creating skills and knowledge exchanges that support libraries and archives across the world, we want to hear from you!&nbsp; &nbsp;About you&nbsp;We are looking for a proactive, highly organised candidate, with diplomatic skills. Crucial to this role will be your ability to connect with people, to think on your feet and to work with a variety of people both internally at the British Library and with international partners.&nbsp;Organisation will come naturally to you and you will be adept at juggling multiple projects. You will also have good experience in minute-and note taking, as well as writing well-structured documentation, such as briefing papers.&nbsp;We are particularly keen to hear from people with a good experience of communicating across different cultures and good understanding of diversity. We are looking for an excellent communicator who recognises the value of collaboration, working well with colleagues at all levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, mixed race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. We would like to increase the representation of these groups within The British Library to ensure our workforce is as diverse as the public that we serve. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.&nbsp; &nbsp;ApplicationApply on the British Library website via the Apply buttonClosing date: Sunday 21st September 2025&nbsp;Interview date: Wednesday 8th October (afternoon) and Friday 10th October (all day) – Interviews will be held in-person in at our London site in St Pancras.&nbsp; &nbsp;About us&nbsp;As one of the world’s great libraries, our duty is to preserve the nation’s intellectual memory for the future and make it available to all for research, inspiration and enjoyment. At present, we have well over 170 million items, in most known languages, with three million new items added every year. We have manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, prints and drawings, music scores, and patents. We make our collections and programmes available to all. We operate the world’s largest document delivery service providing millions of items a year to customers all over the world. What matters to us is that we preserve the national memory and enable knowledge to be created both now and in the future by anyone, anywhere.&nbsp; &nbsp;What we can offer you&nbsp;<ul><li>A competitive salary.</li><li>A fantastic pension scheme with minimum employer contributions of 28.97% (this may be higher dependent on grade).</li><li>Flexible working hours, with the ability to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3-month period.</li><li>25 days holiday.&nbsp;</li></ul>Full details of employee benefits can be found on our <a href="https://www.bl.uk/about/careers" target="_blank">Careers: Benefits page</a>.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.

The British Library

International skills exchange and governance coordinator

Closing date: 31st August 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London, £24,840 based outside of London (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you an admin whizz looking to land your first role in publishing?The John Murray Group which encompasses John Murray Press, Quercus and John Murray Specialist,&nbsp;is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK, with imprints that encompass a range of bestselling, pioneering and prize-winning publishing.&nbsp;From exciting debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, history and thought-provoking non-fiction, we are home to bestselling fiction brands such as Mick Herron, Elly Griffiths and Beth O'Leary and the biggest names in non-fiction including David Attenborough, Trevor Noah and Miriam Margolyes. We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious, and excited about discovering and nurturing new voices that can shape and shake our world.John Murray Press is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingSupporting a team of ten ambitious trade marketers, you’ll play a vital role in all of John Murray Group’s publishing by ensuring that administrative activities are managed accurately, efficiently, and professionally. You’ll learn how to support a thriving team, delivering on key requirements of the role including:<ul><li>Providing administrative support for the team, including managing the marketing email inbox, organising meetings, minute taking, updating data in our systems and raising POs/invoices</li><li>Co-ordinating the design, production and distribution of marketing materials, in print and digital formats</li><li>Honing your skills to pitching for coverage in trade media such as The Bookseller</li><li>Researching and collating information for internal and external presentations</li><li>Assisting in organising key marketing events and attending where needed</li><li>Contributing creatively to the development of digital marketing, e.g. communities, blogs, social media channels, newsletters etc.</li><li>Attending training and then using relevant systems to run datasets for the marketing team</li><li>Supporting the team on campaign tasks including influencer research, bookseller outreach and mailings</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>A successful candidate will be efficient and accurate within an admin role with a proactive and positive approach.</li><li>You’ll be extremely organised and reliable, able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and unafraid to ask questions in the spirit of learning how best to support the team.</li><li>Strong written and spoken communication skills are essential as you’ll be interacting with colleagues from all departments, as well as external stakeholders such as authors</li><li>We’d love to hear from you if you enjoy working collaboratively as a part of a team and are also able to use your own initiative and prioritise when completing independent tasks.</li></ul>This is an entry-level role and previous publishing experience is not required, but candidates should have proven experience of organisation and admin in a busy environment. 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> 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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