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Closing date for applications: 9 November 2025Salary: £33,559 - £37,559 (plus London Weighting at £5441) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experienceLocation: London ElstreeContract type: Permanent, full-time, in store, this role is typically Monday to Friday, but some weeks will be Tuesday to SaturdayDepartment: BBC Studios Drama Productions Step behind the scenes of one of Britain's biggest soaps and work with the props that bring EastEnders' iconic storylines to life.Join the multi award-winning EastEnders team as a store-based prophand, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, story-driven content working effectively and flexibly across areas and disciplines to assist the prop master in the smooth running of the propstore.This hands-on role combines creative collaboration with the design and standby teams, logistical planning for studio and location shoots, and the use of digital systems to track and maintain prop inventory. With a strong focus on health and safety, cost efficiency, and adaptability, you'll help bring iconic stories of Albert Square to life in a multi-camera studio environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain and operate propstore systems and resources, including the implementation of a new props database to support continuity and efficient resource use, while ensuring appropriate facilities are available during filming</li><li>Collaborate closely with the design department, prop master, and other key stakeholders (production designers, buyers, art directors, construction managers) to meet design requirements, maintain clean and tidy sets, and ensure props and scenery are delivered to specification and on schedule</li><li>Manage prop logistics and cost efficiency, including collecting and returning props, identifying cost-saving alternatives, and keeping the prop master informed of any variations to costs or schedules within budgetary and practical constraints</li><li>Ensure health and safety compliance on site and location, verifying that props and consumables are suitable for use and maintaining safe working conditions throughout production</li><li>Portable appliance testing (PAT) all small electrical plug-in devises for the sets and maintaining a date / renew log</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential<ul><li>Provide flexible support across the site for both props and scenery to ensure smooth production operations, including working on setting and standby crews, dressing sets, taking continuity notes, and operating in studio, on lot, and on location</li><li>Maintain and operate propstore systems and resources, including the implementation of a new props database to support continuity and efficient resource use, while ensuring appropriate facilities are available during filming</li><li>Collaborate closely with the design department, prop master, and other key stakeholders (production designers, buyers, art directors, construction managers) to meet design requirements, maintain clean and tidy sets, and ensure props and scenery are delivered to specification and on schedule</li><li>Manage prop logistics and cost efficiency, including collecting and returning props, identifying cost-saving alternatives, and keeping the prop master informed of any variations to costs or schedules within budgetary and practical constraints</li><li>Ensure health and safety compliance on site and location, verifying that props and consumables are suitable for use and maintaining safe working conditions throughout production</li><li>Full, clean, UK manual driving licence, preferably with experience in driving vans up to 7.5 tonne</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Certificates in COSHH, Health and Safety and Basic Food Hygiene</li><li>Trained in Safe Working at Heights and Manual Handling</li><li>Experience in Teddy Truck and Forklift Operation</li></ul> 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.

BBC Studios Bristol

BBC Roath Lock Studios

MediaCity UK

BBC Studios Glasgow

BBC Studios

100 Years of the BBC

Top Gear

Prop hand (EastEnders)

Deadline for applications: 24th November 2025 at 9.00amSalary: £35,327 per annum, pro rataContract: Fixed-term contract to 31st March 2027,&nbsp;full-time (37.5 hours per week), we operate a blended working approach where you will be required to work in the office two days a week, Wednesday &amp; one other day tbc Play a key role in funding the next generation of grassroots music projects helping hundreds of young artists and organisations thrive.As a grants and learning officer, you’ll be helping us to deliver our ambitious, nationwide grants programme. We currently support over 500 grassroots organisations and 18-30 year old creatives, and have a busy grants cycle to manage, alongside ever-increasing numbers of applications. This year, we’re building and migrating to a new grants database and you’ll play an integral role on the project team. In addition, you’ll manage an assigned portfolio of grants, and help with all aspects of the funding cycle. You’ll support applicants and funded partners, make funding recommendations, administer grants, provide feedback and support, and visit projects.&nbsp;First and foremost, you’ll be passionate about the work that Youth Music does. As a skilled administrator, you’re not fazed by planning, monitoring, reporting, and spreadsheets. You have an eye for detail. You’ve got good IT skills and working knowledge of how databases operate. With the development of our new database this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys developing processes and working with data and detail.&nbsp;You’re a collaborative worker who enjoys being part of a friendly team, as well as travelling on your own to build new relationships with a diverse range of people. As a grants manager you’ll have an instinct for what’s important – when to give advice, and when to step back. &nbsp;<h2> Key Responsibilities</h2> Grant Making<ul><li>Relationship management for a diverse portfolio of grants within allocated areas or specialisms.</li><li>Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the music/creative landscape and issues affecting your allocated areas.</li><li>Provide telephone, online (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, webinars) and email advice to potential applicants.</li><li>Assess grant applications.</li><li>Make recommendations to the assessment panel.</li><li>Efficient and effective turnaround of grants administration, primarily through our grants databases (Salesforce and Grant Tracker).</li><li>Ensure data in the grants database is accurate and up-to-date, and support with data input, analysis and cleansing.</li><li>Review grant requirements and ensure quick processing of payments.</li><li>Undertake visits to funded projects and attend events.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide advice and feedback to successful and unsuccessful applicants.</li><li>Support the running and facilitation of events.</li><li>Contribute to the improvement of Youth Music’s funding processes and procedures in line with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ivar.org.uk/flexible-funders/" target="_blank">flexible funding principles</a> we’re committed to.</li><li>Provide support to others in the wider Youth Music team.</li></ul><h3>&nbsp;</h3>Learning and Projects<ul><li>Undertake project-based tasks as part of wider team or organisational project work.</li><li>Specialist knowledge about assigned areas of Youth Music’s work or operations and produce relevant outputs to help us and others to learn and develop.&nbsp;</li><li>Produce resources and content for the Youth Music community.</li><li>Present information and learning to internal and external colleagues.</li></ul>&nbsp;General<ul><li>Carry out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.</li><li>This post will require travel across the UK, occasionally involving overnight stays.</li><li>This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.</li></ul> Knowledge skills &amp; experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of working or volunteering in music education, music industries, grants management, youth work or advocacy, education, or not-for-profit settings</li><li>Familiarity with the funding process</li><li>Experience of working in an administrative role</li><li>Experience using databases and other software</li><li>Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office (in particular Outlook, Excel and Word)</li><li>Organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise and work to deadlines</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Confident in decision-making and can work autonomously</li><li>Ability to think creatively to solve problems</li><li>Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with different types of people</li><li>A clear and persuasive verbal communicator with the ability to write in plain English</li><li>Ability to build and manage relationships</li><li>Analytical skills (you’ll be required to read and respond to applications and reports)</li><li>Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA), with good awareness of accessibility and understanding of inclusive best practice</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of project management, including financial planning and management</li><li>Understanding of the social issues facing children and young people today</li><li>Understanding youth voice and/or participatory grant making practices</li><li>Understanding of organisational best practice (safeguarding, financial health, governance, equality, and diversity)</li><li>Understanding of the music education and / or music industries landscape</li></ul> 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.

Youth Music

Grants & learning officer

Deadline for applications: 24th November 2025 at 9.00amSalary: £27,181 per annum, pro rataContract: Fixed-term contract to 31st March 2027,&nbsp;part-time (22.5 hours across three days a week). We operate a blended working approach where you will be required to work in the office two days a week, Wednesday &amp; one other day tbc Do you love creating scroll-stopping content and spotting the next biggest trend? Use your creativity to generate engaging social media content that amplifies young voices shaping the future of music.We’re looking for a creative, proactive and digitally savvy social media and content assistant&nbsp;to join our communications team. You’ll support the planning, creation and delivery of engaging content across our social media channels, with a particular focus on Instagram and TikTok. You’ll be responsible for creating content that helps the organisation achieve our marketing objectives, which are:<ul><li>Inspire inclusive practices among projects and professionals working with young people in music</li><li>Build the credibility of Youth Music among young creatives</li><li>Grow awareness of Youth Music as the leading voice on young people and music</li><li>Demonstrate the impact of Youth Music’s work and partnerships</li><li>Support the organisation in achieving our ambitious fundraising goals</li></ul>You’ll be line managed by the digital marketing manager and will work closely with the digital content lead. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, loves spotting trends, and has a passion for storytelling that spotlights the work of young people and grassroots projects. Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Spot and recreate viral trends, adapting them into engaging content for Youth Music’s audiences</li><li>Confidently use TikTok and Instagram features, trending sounds, and best practices to boost reach and engagement</li><li>Support in planning, creating, editing and scheduling content (Reels, TikToks, Stories, carousels, graphics, blogs)</li><li>Capture and share content from live events, including NextGen community events, festivals, and project visits (occasional evenings and weekends required)</li><li>Oversee our social media channels on your working days, monitoring all channels (TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn) and liaising with the digital content lead to ensure that messages and comments are responded to promptly and appropriately</li><li>Contribute ideas for campaigns and activations that highlight Youth Music’s impact and opportunities</li><li>Craft unique copy for multiple channels and formats across campaigns, business documents and owned media</li><li>Support the preparation and running of content shoots, from planning to on-the-day assistance</li><li>Research trends, youth culture and peer organisations’ activity to inform fresh and relevant content ideas</li><li>Track and analyse content performance, supporting the creation of regular insights reports</li><li>Ensure all content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with Youth Music’s brand guidelines</li><li>Assist in maintaining the Asset Management System, ensuring all assets include accurate information (such as credits and consent details) and are regularly updated</li><li>Support with ad hoc design work and editing of templates for key campaigns e.g. the Youth Music Awards</li><li>Carrying out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role</li><li>This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform</li><li>Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with good awareness of accessibility and understanding of inclusive best practice</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Some proven experience in a social media, digital content or communications role</li><li>Strong understanding of social media platforms, particularly Instagram and TikTok</li><li>Confident using TikTok and Instagram features, sounds and trends to create engaging content</li><li>Clear and accurate written communication skills with good attention to detail</li><li>Ability to edit short-form videos using tools such as CapCut, Canva or Adobe Premiere</li><li>Basic graphic design skills, ideally using Canva or similar software</li><li>Confidence contributing ideas and supporting campaign planning</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Enthusiasm for Youth Music’s mission to equalise access to music</li><li>Interest in the UK music scene, particularly youth and grassroots projects</li><li>Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends to capture live event content</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience creating and scheduling social media content (through work, volunteering, studies, or personal projects)</li><li>Awareness of accessibility and inclusive content principles</li><li>Experience capturing and editing content at live events or festivals</li><li>Understanding of social media analytics and performance measurement</li><li>Familiarity with social media scheduling or reporting tools such as Sprout Social, Buffer or Hootsuite</li><li>Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)&nbsp;</li></ul> 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.

Social media and content assistant

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025Salary: £36,500 - £43,100 Help shape the future of academic publishing at Bloomsbury by working with authors and editors to build and expand a dynamic history list.Bloomsbury is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, professional and academic publishing. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced senior commissioning editor to contribute to the growth of our Academic History list.&nbsp;Our world/global history list publishes over 40 titles a year and&nbsp;comprises of high quality and cutting-edge scholarship alongside texts and resources for students. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of editors and play a part in the expansion of our publishing programme.&nbsp;The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices. Responsibilities<ul><li>To&nbsp;research new product lines and markets in global and world history, as well history theory, methods and historiography</li><li>To&nbsp;identify, manage and secure new book resources for researchers and students</li><li>Work with authors, volume editors and series editors to ensure a high standard of author care</li><li>Work closely with editorial, marketing, sales, production and digital teams&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>A growth mind-set, always seeking opportunities to expand and improve</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise</li><li>Results-oriented and commercially focussed and with the ability to develop negotiating skills</li><li>Will have knowledge and experience of relevant processes, systems and websites</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and command of English spelling and grammar</li><li>Proactive and able to take initiative</li><li>Good time management with ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Solution-focused, calm&nbsp;and able to logically solve problems under pressure</li><li>Flexible and able to work independently</li><li>Effective team working, networking and building relationships</li><li>Excellent communication (oral and written) to internal and external contacts, handling information sensitively and professionally</li><li>Strong IT skills including competency in using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel</li><li>Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationship</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a full-time, 13-month fixed-term position due to start March 2026. The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp;Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesdays and Thursdays. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Thursday 13th of November 2025. 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. 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>Learning &amp; Development -&nbsp;Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal &amp; IPG Skills Hub</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources. 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 make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Senior commissioning editor, Global History - Bloomsbury Academic

Sign up by: Sunday 23rd November 2025Event date: Thursday 4th December 2025Location: BBC The Mailbox, Birmingham &nbsp; &nbsp;Have you ever wondered if a career in radio and music at the BBC could be for you, or never imagined it might be? BBC Open Music is here to help you explore that possibility.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3zVFxBp7GXV01LLhjp80Yd0/find-your-space-in-radio-and-music" target="_blank">BBC Open Music</a> is a training scheme which brings together creatives, musicians and aspiring radio or technical producers from all genres, backgrounds and regions across the UK. It’s designed to help you build new skills, spark fresh ideas, and explore collaboration within&nbsp;orchestral and classical music broadcasting at the BBC – with an aim to improve the diversity of talent entering the industry.Ahead of BBC Open Music opening for applications in January 2026 we’ll be running a series of Insight Days across the UK and we’d love to see you there.&nbsp; &nbsp;What will the Insight Days involve?The Insight Days will offer a chance to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Visit a BBC base and find out more about careers in radio and music</li><li>Meet and network with inspirational industry professionals</li><li>Find out about the BBC Open Music scheme and other early careers opportunities, plus get tips for applying</li><li>In some locations, develop hands-on skills by producing a mock radio programme</li></ul> Who are the Insight Days for?You don’t need formal qualifications or any experience working in radio or classical music to attend – you just need to be over 18 and have a curiosity for exploring what a career in this area might look like.&nbsp;The Insights Days could be a great fit if you:<ul><li>Want to build your knowledge, skills and contacts within the BBC and the wider radio and music industry</li><li>Are passionate about sharing music with others</li><li>Have a curiosity for orchestral and/or classical music</li><li>Would like to explore ways you could develop your career as a creative, radio producer or technical producer</li><li>Want to learn more about whether the BBC might be the workplace for you</li><li>Are interested in finding out more about BBC Open Music and other talent schemes at the BBC</li></ul> &nbsp;Where and when are the Insight Days?&nbsp;We’ll be running Insight Days in Birmingham, Glasgow, Salford, London and Cardiff on the following dates, with details on how to sign up to follow soon via Creative Access.&nbsp;<ul><li>Thursday 4th December 2025 – BBC The Mailbox, Birmingham</li><li>Tuesday 13th January 2026 – BBC Pacific Quay, Glasgow</li><li>Thursday 22nd January 2026 – BBC MediaCityUK, Salford</li><li>Wednesday 4th February 2026 – BBC London Broadcasting House, London</li><li>Monday 23rd February 2026 – BBC Cardiff Central Square, Cardiff&nbsp;</li></ul>Check <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/organization/bbc" target="_blank">BBC's profile page</a> to see any other opportunities to sign up for Insights Days in other locations. We will also be running an Insight Day in Belfast – the date for this will be announced later this year.The timings for the Insight Days will vary but please make sure you are available 11:00-16:00. Exact timings will be confirmed once places are allocated.&nbsp; &nbsp;How do I apply?&nbsp;&nbsp;To sign up, please complete the expression of interest form on our website via the Apply button. There are limited spaces available, and you can only apply for one day so please ensure that you select the location closest to you, and that you are available to attend on the listed date.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage attendees who are under-represented in the radio and music sector. This includes individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, people who are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent people, and people from working class backgrounds.&nbsp; &nbsp;Want to find out more?&nbsp;For more information, click the Apply button. Applications for the BBC Open Music scheme will open in January 2026.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the BBC Open Music scheme or the Insight Days, you can contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:openmusic@bbc.co.uk" target="_blank">openmusic@bbc.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;

Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent | Careers at the BBC

BBC Open Music - Birmingham insight day

Sign up by: Tuesday 30th DecemberEvent date: Tuesday 13th January 2026Location:&nbsp; BBC Pacific Quay, Glasgow &nbsp; &nbsp;Have you ever wondered if a career in radio and music at the BBC could be for you, or never imagined it might be? BBC Open Music is here to help you explore that possibility.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3zVFxBp7GXV01LLhjp80Yd0/find-your-space-in-radio-and-music" target="_blank">BBC Open Music</a> is a training scheme which brings together creatives, musicians and aspiring radio or technical producers from all genres, backgrounds and regions across the UK. It’s designed to help you build new skills, spark fresh ideas, and explore collaboration within&nbsp;orchestral and classical music broadcasting at the BBC – with an aim to improve the diversity of talent entering the industry.Ahead of BBC Open Music opening for applications in January 2026 we’ll be running a series of Insight Days across the UK and we’d love to see you there.&nbsp; &nbsp;What will the Insight Days involve?The Insight Days will offer a chance to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Visit a BBC base and find out more about careers in radio and music</li><li>Meet and network with inspirational industry professionals</li><li>Find out about the BBC Open Music scheme and other early careers opportunities, plus get tips for applying</li><li>In some locations, develop hands-on skills by producing a mock radio programme</li></ul> Who are the Insight Days for?You don’t need formal qualifications or any experience working in radio or classical music to attend – you just need to be over 18 and have a curiosity for exploring what a career in this area might look like.&nbsp;The Insights Days could be a great fit if you:<ul><li>Want to build your knowledge, skills and contacts within the BBC and the wider radio and music industry</li><li>Are passionate about sharing music with others</li><li>Have a curiosity for orchestral and/or classical music</li><li>Would like to explore ways you could develop your career as a creative, radio producer or technical producer</li><li>Want to learn more about whether the BBC might be the workplace for you</li><li>Are interested in finding out more about BBC Open Music and other talent schemes at the BBC</li></ul> &nbsp;Where and when are the Insight Days?&nbsp;We’ll be running Insight Days in Birmingham, Glasgow, Salford, London and Cardiff on the following dates, with details on how to sign up to follow soon via Creative Access.&nbsp;<ul><li>Thursday 4th December 2025 – BBC The Mailbox, Birmingham</li><li>Tuesday 13th January 2026 – BBC Pacific Quay, Glasgow</li><li>Thursday 22nd January 2026 – BBC MediaCityUK, Salford</li><li>Wednesday 4th February 2026 – BBC London Broadcasting House, London</li><li>Monday 23rd February 2026 – BBC Cardiff Central Square, Cardiff&nbsp;</li></ul>Check <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/organization/bbc" target="_blank">BBC's profile page</a> to see any other opportunities to sign up for Insights Days in other locations. We will also be running an Insight Day in Belfast – the date for this will be announced later this year.The timings for the Insight Days will vary but please make sure you are available 11:00-16:00. Exact timings will be confirmed once places are allocated.&nbsp; &nbsp;How do I apply?&nbsp;&nbsp;To sign up, please complete the expression of interest form on our website via the Apply button. There are limited spaces available, and you can only apply for one day so please ensure that you select the location closest to you, and that you are available to attend on the listed date.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage attendees who are under-represented in the radio and music sector. This includes individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, people who are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent people, and people from working class backgrounds.&nbsp; &nbsp;Want to find out more?&nbsp;For more information, click the Apply button. Applications for the BBC Open Music scheme will open in January 2026.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the BBC Open Music scheme or the Insight Days, you can contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:openmusic@bbc.co.uk" target="_blank">openmusic@bbc.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;

BBC Open Music - Glasgow insight day

Sign up by: Thursday 8th January 2025Event date: Thursday 22nd January 2026Location: BBC MediaCityUK, Salford &nbsp; &nbsp;Have you ever wondered if a career in radio and music at the BBC could be for you, or never imagined it might be? BBC Open Music is here to help you explore that possibility.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3zVFxBp7GXV01LLhjp80Yd0/find-your-space-in-radio-and-music" target="_blank">BBC Open Music</a> is a training scheme which brings together creatives, musicians and aspiring radio or technical producers from all genres, backgrounds and regions across the UK. It’s designed to help you build new skills, spark fresh ideas, and explore collaboration within&nbsp;orchestral and classical music broadcasting at the BBC – with an aim to improve the diversity of talent entering the industry.Ahead of BBC Open Music opening for applications in January 2026 we’ll be running a series of Insight Days across the UK and we’d love to see you there.&nbsp; &nbsp;What will the Insight Days involve?The Insight Days will offer a chance to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Visit a BBC base and find out more about careers in radio and music</li><li>Meet and network with inspirational industry professionals</li><li>Find out about the BBC Open Music scheme and other early careers opportunities, plus get tips for applying</li><li>In some locations, develop hands-on skills by producing a mock radio programme</li></ul> Who are the Insight Days for?You don’t need formal qualifications or any experience working in radio or classical music to attend – you just need to be over 18 and have a curiosity for exploring what a career in this area might look like.&nbsp;The Insights Days could be a great fit if you:<ul><li>Want to build your knowledge, skills and contacts within the BBC and the wider radio and music industry</li><li>Are passionate about sharing music with others</li><li>Have a curiosity for orchestral and/or classical music</li><li>Would like to explore ways you could develop your career as a creative, radio producer or technical producer</li><li>Want to learn more about whether the BBC might be the workplace for you</li><li>Are interested in finding out more about BBC Open Music and other talent schemes at the BBC</li></ul> &nbsp;Where and when are the Insight Days?&nbsp;We’ll be running Insight Days in Birmingham, Glasgow, Salford, London and Cardiff on the following dates, with details on how to sign up to follow soon via Creative Access.&nbsp;<ul><li>Thursday 4th December 2025 – BBC The Mailbox, Birmingham</li><li>Tuesday 13th January 2026 – BBC Pacific Quay, Glasgow</li><li>Thursday 22nd January 2026 – BBC MediaCityUK, Salford</li><li>Wednesday 4th February 2026 – BBC London Broadcasting House, London</li><li>Monday 23rd February 2026 – BBC Cardiff Central Square, Cardiff&nbsp;</li></ul>Check <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/organization/bbc" target="_blank">BBC's profile page</a> to see any other opportunities to sign up for Insights Days in other locations. We will also be running an Insight Day in Belfast – the date for this will be announced later this year.The timings for the Insight Days will vary but please make sure you are available 11:00-16:00. Exact timings will be confirmed once places are allocated.&nbsp; &nbsp;How do I apply?&nbsp;&nbsp;To sign up, please complete the expression of interest form on our website via the Apply button. There are limited spaces available, and you can only apply for one day so please ensure that you select the location closest to you, and that you are available to attend on the listed date.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage attendees who are under-represented in the radio and music sector. This includes individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, people who are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent people, and people from working class backgrounds.&nbsp; &nbsp;Want to find out more?&nbsp;For more information, click the Apply button. Applications for the BBC Open Music scheme will open in January 2026.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the BBC Open Music scheme or the Insight Days, you can contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:openmusic@bbc.co.uk" target="_blank">openmusic@bbc.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;

BBC Open Music - Salford insight day

Closing date for applications: 14 November 2025Salary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week From politics and current affairs to history and popular science, get stuck into manuscripts and support all aspects of the publication process at Headline.Launched in May 2024, Headline Press is home to thought-provoking books that challenge and inspire. Cementing Headline’s rapidly growing reputation for serious non-fiction with broad commercial appeal, the list focuses on politics and current affairs, history, smart thinking, personal development, popular science and memoir. Our mission is to publish authentic, accessible and authoritative voices, aimed at the widest possible audience. Headline is a division of Hachette, one of the largest and most diverse publishers in the world. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Reporting to the publisher and editorial director, you will be assisting the Headline press team in all aspects of the publication process – from managing the copy-editing, proof-reading and collating of proofs to maintaining the schedule.</li><li>A flexible attitude and good time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise under pressure.</li><li>Your day will involve lots of detail-oriented work, but there will also be plenty of opportunities to develop and stretch your commercial and creative muscles.</li><li>You’ll liaise directly with authors and literary agents, read submissions, attend author events, and get stuck into manuscripts and copywriting.</li><li>This is a collaborative role which will see you working closely with staff in all other departments, contributing to marketing and publicity plans and maintaining our social media presence, so you will need to be an outstanding communicator and enthusiastic team player.</li><li>This is a busy, demanding role and a chance to be an integral part of a close-knit team at an exciting new imprint.&nbsp;</li></ul> Who we are looking forFirst and foremost, we’re looking for someone who really loves books and wants to throw themselves into learning how the editorial side of publishing works. You’ll be full of creative energy, thriving on working with brilliant authors and amazing ideas. There are a few other things that will also be really important:<ul><li>You’ll be interested in the world around you – from politics and current affairs to history, popular science, memoir and personal development – with your finger on the pulse of the latest trends.</li><li>Your attention to detail will be meticulous.</li><li>You’ll be highly organised and good at time management with the ability to prioritise a high workload, manage conflicting deadlines and keep a cool head under pressure.</li><li>You’ll be a good communicator, confident in chasing other departments, freelancers and authors as necessary.</li><li>You’ll be motivated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.</li><li>You’ll know your way around Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.</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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe 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> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025Salary: £33,000 - £36,000, dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week This is an exciting opportunity to join PCR, a division of the Little, Brown Book Group, and play a key role in delivering a diverse range of titles from manuscript to publication.Little, Brown's identity is personified by our innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across our thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. Little, Brown is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to join PCR, a division of the Little, Brown Book Group, and work on a huge variety of non-fiction and fiction titles across the Constable fiction, Piatkus non-fiction and Robinson lists. The position is due to start in March 2026. The PCR division combines three successful imprints at the award-winning Little, Brown Book Group. Across the Piatkus, Constable and Robinson non-fiction lists, we publish everything from popular psychology, self-help, business, personal development, health and wellbeing, parenting, history, cookery, humour, biographies, popular culture and how-to books. Across the fiction lists, we publish compelling crime fiction alongside big-name women’s fiction authors and romances. What you'll be doingReporting to the managing editor of PCR, you will deliver a wide range of fiction and often complex non-fiction titles, from handover of manuscript to publication, with expertise and autonomy.Tasks will include:<ul><li>Managing authors through the editorial process</li><li>Commissioning freelance copy-editors, proofreaders, indexers and illustrators</li><li>Clearing permissions and working on legal reads</li><li>Collating and checking proofs at each stage</li><li>Checking covers</li></ul>You will be working closely with many other in-house departments, particularly production and the wider editorial team. The position holder will ensure that allocated projects keep to schedule, budget and quality standards, and other business areas are aware of each book’s progress. Please note that this is a non-commissioning role. Who we are looking forWe are looking for candidates with a proven track record of project editing and project managing trade non-fiction and preferably fiction, who have excellent organisational skills and are great multitaskers. Meticulous copy-editing and proofreading skills are essential. You must be proactive, a good communicator and show confidence dealing with colleagues both internally and externally. 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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe 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> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Project editor (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 7 November 2025Salary: £29,000 based in London; £26,680 based in Sheffield (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Ready to take the next step in your publishing career? Join a team championing forward-thinking fiction and non-fiction, where you'll support a vibrant list and have the chance to develop and publish your own projects.Wildfire Books is a boutique imprint of Headline Publishing Group that launched in 2016. Our aim is to publish forward-thinking, agenda-setting fiction and non-fiction that spark conversation and spread like wildfire – books, as we like to say, that have a bit of soul. The results speak for themselves: in a few short years, we’re proud to have had many Sunday Times bestsellers and our books have been nominated for the Women’s Prize, International Booker Prize, the Orwell Prize, Cundill History Prize, Hawthornden Prize, Baillie Gifford Prize, National Book Award, Carnegie Medal, Book of the Year at the Nibbies, McKitterick Prize, National Book Critics Circle, Pulitzer Prize, CWA Daggers, and more. What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their publishing career to join the Wildfire editorial team. If you are creatively minded, have a passion for reading both fiction and non-fiction and an eye for spotting new talent then we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate will provide editorial support to both the fiction and non-fiction editors/publishers at Wildfire, and will have the opportunity to manage their own editorial projects, including complete ownership of selected authors, alongside assisting with the day to day running of the list. You will be expected to read and report on manuscripts, lead the systems and processes that go into producing the book, brief freelancers and liaise with authors and agents.&nbsp;There will also be scope to acquire and publish your own titles for the Wildfire list, and you’ll be able to get involved in our vibrant intellectual property (IP) development programme, generating and developing your own ideas, using a detailed understanding of the market. It’s a busy, demanding, but most of all rewarding, second-step role in editorial. At least, that’s what the last person who had the role before says: &nbsp;“Wildfire is a great launchpad for the next step in your publishing career. We cover a lot of ground in terms of the genres we publish, and you’re guaranteed lots of diverse experience, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills very quickly. If you’re a dynamic personality, looking to start building your own list - this is the perfect job for you.” Areen Ali (now senior commissioning editor)&nbsp; Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone who has publishing experience in an editorial function and with a passion for both fiction and non-fiction. You must be a self-starter with a meticulous eye for detail and excellent organisation and problem-solving skills. You will be able to communicate well and build positive working relationships with contacts at all levels, and work collaboratively as part of a team. You will have strong copy-writing skills and be a confident presenter. You will be a key member of the Wildfire editorial team, a place where having an entrepreneurial mindset and a confident vision to deliver sales success is championed. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an awareness of emerging trends in fiction and non-fiction, will have a flair for IP development, and strive to put the consumer at the heart of everything they do.&nbsp; 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;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentThe 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> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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