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

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Editorial director, Blink, commercial non-fiction

Closing date for applications: 22nd August 2025Salary: £25,000 per annum Are you looking for a social media role at the heart of the theatre industry?The Stage Media Company Ltd, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Stage and The Bookseller. Both The Stage and The Bookseller are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews/interviews and insightful features.The Stage Media Company is seeking a social media assistant to assist with social media activity for The Stage. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of different social media platforms, some experience of social media marketing or content creation and&nbsp;be familiar with the theatre industry.&nbsp;The social media assistant will be responsible for facilitating the day-to-day activity on The Stage’s social media channels, with support from the corresponding senior social and subscriptions marketing executive. You will create social media content to reach and engage current and new audiences, drive traffic to website content, increase subscriptions and promote brand activity and events. This role works closely with The Stage’s editorial team, to ensure efficient delivery of the publication’s news stories, reviews, features and other editorial content. ResponsibilitiesCommunity management<ul><li>Monitoring notifications, comments and messages across all the principal social channels daily</li><li>Ensuring all enquiries are responded to promptly, and seeking support from other team members if required</li><li>Engaging with relevant comments/replies</li><li>Closely monitoring responses to sensitive news coverage on social</li></ul>Editorial content<ul><li>Sharing The Stage’s editorial content across social channels, including X, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and any new or emerging platforms, with the primary objective of driving traffic to the website</li><li>Creating and scheduling social media posts with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Writing engaging copy for social media posts, maintaining The Stage’s professional, supportive and approachable tone of voice</li><li>Ensuring content is shared in the optimum format and on the most relevant platforms</li><li>Prioritising and sharing news in a timely manner and scheduling less time-sensitive content for optimum times through the day</li><li>Liaising regularly with the editorial and production teams to align with their content priorities, support special features and gather any required information or assets</li></ul>Subscriptions<ul><li>Sharing the weekly issue on social media to encourage subscriptions</li><li>Creating social media posts to support subscription objectives or campaigns as directed by the senior social and subscriptions marketing executive</li><li>Setting up and monitoring paid and organic social ads for subscriptions campaigns as directed by the senior social and subscriptions marketing executive</li></ul>Commercial support<ul><li>Posting advertiser content on social channels and ensuring this fits within The Stage’s tone of voice and posting format</li><li>Sharing content from The Stage jobs account to the main channels to boost performance</li><li>Monitoring the automated tweets on the jobs channels to ensure they are working as expected and are presented in the most effective format</li></ul>Events<ul><li>Assisting the senior social and subscriptions marketing executive in promoting The Stage’s events, including awards and conferences, on social media</li><li>Ensuring events activity does not clash with editorial content and aligns with the overall brand and tone of voice on social media</li><li>Posting social media content during conferences and awards, including live tweeting panels and winners</li></ul>Reporting<ul><li>Monitoring post performance on a daily basis in order to capitalise on content/topics that are performing well</li><li>Tracking statistics for channel and content performance on a monthly basis</li><li>Summarising highlights and areas of concern from monthly results</li><li>Analysing results and investigating what has caused spikes and drops</li><li>Suggesting actions for the next month based on findings</li></ul>Other<ul><li>Monitoring the social channels of competitors and other big players in our industries</li><li>Undertaking research related to social media when requested and presenting findings to educate the team</li><li>Staying on top of social media trends, platform updates and new features and sharing this with the marketing team</li><li>Supporting the marketing team with general activity or other social channels where required and especially during busy periods</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Copywriting skills, including the ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences</li><li>Brings a calm, diplomatic approach to social media interactions, including when managing reputational risk or difficult feedback</li><li>Ability to craft engaging captions and headlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with followers and handling comments</li><li>Basic photo, video editing and graphic design ability, on platforms such as Canva and CapCut</li><li>Proficiency with major social media platforms (Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok)</li><li>Understanding of platform-specific features, formats, and best practices</li><li>Familiarity with social media management tools (like Hootsuite, Buffer)</li><li>Understanding of social media trends and algorithms</li><li>Basic analytics knowledge to measure performance</li><li>Adaptability to keep up with changing trends</li><li>Proactiveness in identifying opportunities</li><li>Proactive and positive with a can-do attitude</li><li>Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Able to balance competing priorities</li><li>Intuitive to business needs</li><li>Able to remain composed and solutions-focused when handling critical or negative online engagement</li><li>Able to work both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Committed to personal development</li><li>An understanding of the theatre industry is desirable</li></ul> Additional informationNormal working hours are 35 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on the other days.Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The Stage Media Company Limited

Social media assistant

Closing date for applications: 3rd August 2025Salary: £36,000+ dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) Play a crucial role in streamlining sales operations across diverse publishing divisions in this dynamic role.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business. It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our group sales operations department as a sales operations manager (product). Reporting to the head of sales operations, this pivotal role works across eight Hachette Publishing divisions providing a vital link between the divisions, UK sales and Hachette distribution.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitor metadata readiness for sales presentations and feeds to sales systems, working with editorial operations within the publishing divisions</li><li>Serve as a source of system expertise and guidance across Hachette for Edelweiss</li><li>Provide management and guidance for event stock ordering and on-site author signings in close liaison with multiple teams across the business</li><li>Manage data for a key US sales partner, including uploading data, preparing conference presentations, and resolving feed issues in collaboration with others</li><li>Provide day to day direction and support for a team of three who are responsible for diverse sales operations tasks, making sure their work meets the needs of the business</li><li>Manage and support your team, making sure everyone performs well, gets chances to grow, and has the right support when needed</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the fast-paced central sales operations team. You’ll be passionate about books and be focused on getting our products in front of retailers and ultimately into the hands of readers. If you love smart processes, enjoy digging into systems, and take pride in making things work better, this role is for you. Demonstrable experience in these areas is key:<ul><li>A relevant background in operations in publishing</li><li>As you’ll be line managing 3 talented operations team members, people-management or substantial supervisory experience</li><li>The ability to show sound judgement and take charge when needed</li><li>Be able to establish strong rapport with colleagues across all levels</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on customer service</li><li>You’re quick to solve problems and can juggle shifting priorities when things change or evolve</li><li>Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, able to communicate decisions clearly and succinctly</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and home working (2 days) per week. Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Sales operations manager (product)

Closing date for applications: 4th August 2025Salary: £35,000 per annum Are you globally minded, commercially aware, and excited by the opportunity to represent one of the UK’s most iconic cultural brands on the world stage? Join the team at National Gallery as a brand licensing and picture library manager.National Gallery Global has an exciting opportunity for a brand licensing &amp; picture library manager (international markets) to drive and grow global partnerships that celebrate the Gallery’s collection around the world.The brand licensing and picture library team acts as a dynamic engine within National Gallery Global, proactively driving revenue growth through ethical, commercially successful partnerships and collaborations. We extend the Gallery’s reach and relevance worldwide, working with publishers, scholars, brands, and manufacturers who share our values of quality, sustainability, ethical production, and artistic integrity. We are a commercially ambitious, collaborative team, committed to protecting and celebrating the National Gallery brand. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the Gallery’s global future, as we expand our reach and relevance following our 200th anniversary.In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing licensing and image rights activity in international territories developing relationships with overseas agents, licensees, and brands. You’ll seek out new markets, negotiate agreements, and contribute to the international positioning of the National Gallery as a centre of creative and commercial excellence. You will work closely with the head of department, global partners and internal cross functions. Ensuring all activity aligns with the Gallery’s values of artistic integrity, sustainability, and cultural sensitivity. The role will involve supporting strategic business development, contract oversight, and mentoring the assistant manager to ensure effective delivery across territories.If you are globally minded, commercially aware, and excited by the opportunity to represent one of the UK’s most iconic cultural brands on the world stage—we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop, manage, and grow a global network of brand licensing and picture library collaborators that align to the National Gallery brand</li><li>Generate new business ideas and pitch proposals aligned with National Gallery Global's brand licensing and picture library strategy</li><li>Oversee international licensing and picture library portfolio, including renewals, negotiations, and terminations</li><li>Evaluate agreements to drive sales growth considering impact to both brand licensing and picture library</li><li>Work closely with internal teams including retail, creative and comms &nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with the creative team to translate collection assets into marketable products</li><li>Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts to protect the Gallery’s interests</li><li>Manage and maintain Picture Library website content, ensuring systems are updated and information is accurate</li><li>Maintain financial records and reports to support informed decision-making</li><li>Monitor international market trends and competitors, providing insights to guide strategic planning and produce regular market intelligence reports</li><li>Champion a culture of commercial energy, engagement, and proactive problem solving within the team, ensuring that Brand Licensing and Picture Library operate as a robust, strategic growth engine for the Gallery</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong commercial negotiation skills (GAP qualification or equivalent experience)</li><li>Proven experience in project or relationship management (Prince2 or equivalent experience)</li><li>High digital literacy (Microsoft Office proficiency; IDCL/BCS Level 1 &amp; 2 preferred)</li><li>Practical product management (desirable)</li><li>Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property licensing principles</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</li></ul> The National Gallery values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Gallery

The National Gallery

Brand licensing and picture library manager – international markets

Closing date for applications: 28th July 2025Salary: Up to £38,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) Deliver standout literary campaigns with the award-winning marketing team at one of the UK's most dynamic publishers.A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, Little, Brown Book Group is the largest division within Hachette, and one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK.We pride ourselves on quality and diversity: across our thirteen imprints, you won’t find a wider range of titles anywhere in publishing.This is a fantastic opportunity to work in our award-winning marketing team and use your passion and expertise to get our books into the hands of readers, booksellers and influencers.&nbsp; What you'll be doingReporting to the Literary Campaigns Director, as Marketing Manager you will be responsible for planning, implementing and measuring creative, eye-catching and sales-focused campaigns for literary fiction and non-fiction titles.&nbsp;With a combination of creativity and market awareness, your campaigns will enthuse booksellers, engage influencers, and drive sales for both established literary brand authors and breakout launches. You will also be the lead marketer on our iconic Virago Modern Classics list.You’ll be required to confidently present plans to colleagues in-house and externally to authors and agents, pitch for new acquisitions, regularly update key stakeholders on progress, plan and implement organic and paid digital activity, work closely with our international teams, and collaboratively share insights and ideas with the wider team. Who we are looking forWe are looking for a passionate, creative and driven marketer to deliver literary campaigns for a range of Little, Brown’s titles and to lead on Virago Modern Classics marketing strategy.You will have demonstrable experience and a proven track record of devising impactful marketing campaigns across fiction and non-fiction that result in sales.&nbsp;The ideal candidate will be social media savvy, have a honed eye for design (including briefing freelance designers), an interest in learning and trying new things, and a proven track record of putting creativity and innovation at the heart of their work.The ability to multi-task, work calmly in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player are also vital. This is a fantastic opportunity for a marketer ready for a new challenge. 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>This role can be based at our London, Sheffield, Edinburgh or Bristol office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marketing manager (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 28th July 2025Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) Bring your accounting experience to the dynamic finance team of a major UK publishing powerhouse.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.This role is positioned within the Hachette Finance team, reporting to the Group Financial Controller. A key role in the Central Accounting &amp; Reporting team, producing key reporting tasks, including; cash reporting, sales reporting, divisional submissions to our French Parent Company, and external statutory reporting. This role also helps to support the Group Accountants during our bi-annual budget phase.&nbsp; What you'll be doingResponsibilities include:<ul><li>Production of the group weekly sales, sundry invoices and the annual statutory accounts in accordance with set deadlines</li><li>Group cash reporting</li><li>Preparation and management of monthly submissions to the French parent company for certain divisions of the group</li><li>Production of our monthly Group management pack</li><li>Perform trade debtor reconciliations</li><li>Maintain the group’s locally held company secretarial records and those held at Companies House</li><li>Collate data necessary for reports to be submitted to the Office of National Statistics</li><li>Raising PO’s, as required</li><li>Supporting the budgeting process</li><li>Perform month end processes for commissions</li><li>Perform reconciliations and postings for various group and external parties and royalty postings and reconciliations for specific divisions</li><li>Ad-hoc tasks as required by management</li></ul>The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required. Who we are looking forThis person will be expected to work with the wider finance and non-finance teams in order to deliver timely and accurate reporting. The role holds key parts of the month end process.&nbsp;The successful individual would have the following skills, knowledge and experience:<ul><li>Competent in Excel</li><li>Ability to understand and explain complicated concepts</li><li>Ability to deliver to tight deadlines</li><li>Inquisitive, eager to learn with a willingness to gain and use practical knowledge and understanding of issues affecting the business where required</li><li>Knowledge of Tagetik and SAP (of advantage)</li><li>Studying towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA</li><li>Able to work as part of a team</li><li>A self-starter with the ability to manage and plan own deadlines and arrange workload in order to meet all deadlines. At times demonstrate flexibility in order to achieve this.</li><li>Resilient, with a can-do attitude (essential)</li><li>A good communicator with the ability to prioritise and build strong relationships across multiple functions/businesses at all levels</li><li>Someone with an eye for, and not afraid of, detail (essential)</li><li>Desire to continually improve processes, reporting 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;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>The role will be based at our Didcot office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Assistant financial accountant

Closing date for applications: 25th July 2025Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) Commission the next big names in fiction at one of the UK's leading publishers in this newly created role.With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.Hodder &amp; Stoughton 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 doingThis newly created role is on the Hodder Fiction list, specifically focussing on the commercial women’s fiction titles. We are home to authors such as Lucy Score, Liz Tomforde, Meghan Quinn, Holly Bourne and Riley Sager, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a key part of a team that publishes globally-recognised names, as well as brands of the future. You’ll be working alongside the Deputy Publishing Director to expand this fast-growing area of the list, working on pre-existing popular fiction across genre as well as commissioning conversation-sparking and consumer-led titles that have high commercial and global appeal and ambitious sales targets.High-volume romance publishing will be a prominent part of this role – and the ideal candidate should feel ready to embrace this part of the list with gusto – but this position will also involve acquiring more broadly, looking for anything from love stories to thought-provoking debuts, addictive thrillers to intense book club reads.You will inherit a small number of authors to grow and develop for your own list, as well as commissioning more titles for future publishing – most importantly, you should be ready to start looking for the next best exciting names in fiction.Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:<ul><li>Working alongside the Deputy Publishing Director to grow the commercial fiction list, looking for gaps, opportunities and market-trends</li><li>Acquiring and publishing new titles across commercial fiction genres, with an eye to market-focussed titles with high commercial and global appeal</li><li>Publishing a select list of pre-existing titles and authors with an aim to grow them, including managing the critical path, maintaining metadata, attending campaign meetings, and editing manuscripts</li><li>Championing your own titles and authors, as well as the wide Hodder Fiction list and commercial fiction more broadly</li><li>Communicating effectively with marketing, sales, publicity, production, design and rights teams</li><li>Establishing strong relationships with authors and literary agents</li><li>Maintaining impeccable global market awareness in order to identify exciting publishing opportunities, including trend-watching not just in the UK but in our international markets for fast-thinking and fast-moving publishing</li><li>Author care in all its forms</li><li>Internal and external outreach for the list in the wider industry</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for a proactive, experienced and highly organised candidate who is ready to hit the ground running. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume commercial publishing and feels confident in their editorial capabilities. It would be helpful to have had prior experience commissioning – either for your own list, or in support of senior team members – although commissioning experience is not essential: what is more important is a robust knowledge of commercial publishing, multiple years’ experience working on an editorial team, and impeccable desk editorial, project management and author care skills. You may have already led on a few publications, or otherwise offered exemplary support on others' lists, preparing you to take on a small list of your own.&nbsp;A demonstrable, clear and tangible passion and enthusiasm for commercial fiction in all its forms is crucial here.We are looking for:<ul><li>A genuine passion for commercial fiction, with extensive knowledge of the market and areas for potential growth</li><li>An excellent understanding of the editorial process from start to finish, and experience supporting senior colleagues’ publishing, including communicating with and editing authors</li><li>A commercially minded candidate with a proven ability to recognise opportunities</li><li>Strong communication skills and a talent for organisation</li><li>Experience working on a high-volume commercial publishing list, including briefing jackets, writing cover copy and metadata</li><li>Ambition for growing the list and identifying the best authors to do this</li><li>The ability to negotiate financially viable and favourable contracts with external parties</li><li>The ability to project manage effectively and deliver on time</li><li>Excellent administration skills</li><li>Enthusiasm for working in a tight-knit team within a busy division</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>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. 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 make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Commissioning editor

Closing date for applications: 27 July 2025Salary: £39,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) &nbsp;Take your marketing experience to a Hachette UK division behind bestselling titles, working mainly on non-fiction.&nbsp;For the past 150 years and counting, Hodder and Stoughton has proudly published quality, bestselling fiction and non-fiction across some of the biggest brands in the world, and across a multitude of genres. Our authors include global sensations John Grisham and Stephen King, broadcasting stars Sara Cox, Tracy Borman, Graham Norton and Lucy Worsley, and contemporary fiction and literary gems John Connolly, Sophie Hannah and David Nicholls, to name but a few. We are also proud to publish non-fiction hits by household names including Ella Mills, Stuart Broad, Sir Chris Hoy, Michael Morpurgo, Roxie Nafousi, and more.We have enjoyed countless bestsellers, celebrated hundreds of awards and welcomed authors and colleagues from every part of the world through our doors. A passion for creativity, inclusivity and drive for ambition are imprinted on everything we have done throughout the past century and a half, and on what we do now. &nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, confident and creative Senior Marketing Manager to join the Hodder &amp; Stoughton Marketing department in a full time, permanent role.</li><li>You will be a linchpin of the award-winning team, working predominantly on our Non-fiction list to deliver bestselling, consumer-first campaigns with creative at their heart.</li><li>You will be experienced at all aspects of marketing, starting with clear pitch and positioning for every book, through to careful planning and execution of campaign timelines from start to finish.</li><li>You will be confident and experience in pitch meetings, be a keen reader and well connected to ensure that you are always aware of what is happening across the publishing industry.</li><li>You’ll work closely with staff across all other departments, notably Publicity and Editorial, developing great working relationships and demonstrating strong skills across the marketing mix to ensure every campaign is perfectly pitched for the market and audience.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience in leading creative and effective marketing campaigns, with a particular focus on non-fiction.</li><li>From celebrity memoirs to cookbooks and everything in between, you will be able to show your excellent grasp of working with authors, agents, booksellers, brand partners, international publishers as well as internal and external stakeholders throughout the publishing process and how to bring the benefit of these relationships into your campaigns.</li><li>You will have first-class digital knowledge and will bring this into your campaigns as an integral part of your planning and analysis for every campaign.</li><li>You will have excellent market knowledge across a variety of genres with particular focus on non-fiction, knowing when to focus on different media to deliver the best sales results.</li><li>You should possess a meticulous eye for detail, have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. You will be experienced at running a budget and you will be able to demonstrate how you plan campaigns with consumer understanding at the heart.</li></ul> &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;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>This role can be based at our London, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Manchester or Bristol office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.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.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Senior marketing manager

Closing date for applications: 27th July at 11.59pmSalary: £24,570 per annumTerm: 6 monthsHours: 9am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday&nbsp;Location: Hybrid with 2 days per week in officeStart date: August 2025 &nbsp;A fantastic opportunity to learn from and work with a collaborative publishing team, where you'll find out all about the book-making process.Creative Access is working with Bonnier Books UK to look for an intern who will join its Edinburgh-based imprint, Black &amp; White Publishing. This is an brilliant chance to develop editorial skills and gain real-world experience in the lifestyle, cookery, true crime, general non-fiction, commercial fiction, YA fiction, crime fiction and poetry and more.The ideal candidate would be an open, enthusiastic, detail-oriented team-player with a passion for books, an interest in both fiction and non-fiction, and an ambition to become an editor. This role will suit candidates who are well organised, excellent communicators, positive thinkers and strong team players, who are full of ideas and love driving them through to fruition. &nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Support the scheduling and editorial critical paths of Black &amp; White titles to ensure publication runs to schedule</li><li>Support freelance copy editors and proof-readers, taking in corrections and working with editorial team to manage changes and update manuscripts</li><li>Assist with setting titles up on Biblio</li><li>Report on submissions and contribute to discussions about potential new title acquisitions</li><li>Minuting team meetings and divisional meetings</li><li>Attend editorial and wider divisional meetings</li><li>Invoice processing</li><li>Implement and utilise all relevant editorial checklists</li><li>Acting as a point of contact for author queries, resolving problems and answering questions promptly and accurately</li><li>Liaising with other members of the non-fiction team as well as colleagues from other departments such as production, design, marketing, and sales</li><li>Assist in securing endorsements for titles</li><li>Send out proof and finished copies to authors, agents and media contacts</li><li>Update reviews on Biblio for titles both pre-and post-publication</li><li>Writing and editing marketing and cover copy and product descriptions, where appropriate</li><li>Assisting with the development of new book projects by conducting market research</li><li>Order office supplies and maintain office stationery as appropriate</li><li>Assist with the organisation of book launches, events, and marketing activities</li><li>Occasional assistance with book sales at events</li><li>Additional administrative duties, as required.</li></ul> &nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>An ambitious and creative self-starter with a passion for books</li><li>Ability to manage jobs from inception to completion to the highest standard</li><li>Excellent organisation and time management</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li></ul> &nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Editorial and office intern

Closing date: 31st July 2025Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE Do you want to join a dynamic and ambitious team, where your ideas and contributions will help deliver first-class experiences for audiences and sponsors alike?The Stage Media Company is dedicated to providing up-to-date news, events and services for the UK’s performing arts and book publishing industries. Its two titles, The Stage and The Bookseller, are established leaders within their respective fields, offering industry news, authoritative reviews and insightful features.We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Marketing Executive to lead audience acquisition and revenue growth for our expanding portfolio of conferences and awards, including flagship events from The Bookseller and The Stage. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced&nbsp;creative and data-savvy events marketer to make a real impact and shape the marketing strategy behind some of the most respected brands in the book publishing and performing arts industries. You will be working on events including The British Book Awards, The Stage Debut Awards, FutureBook, Future of Theatre, The Stage Awards and The Speakies. What you will do<ul><li>Campaign Management: Plan and execute high-impact, multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive attendance for our conferences and awards.</li><li>Delegate Acquisition: Lead audience acquisition using targeted email marketing, social media, SEO, paid campaigns, and content marketing.</li><li>Database Management: Maintain and optimise segmented databases to ensure accurate targeting and strong campaign performance.</li><li>Website &amp; UX: Own the ongoing optimisation of event websites, ensuring a seamless user journey and strong conversion rates.</li><li>Audience Growth: Develop strategies to build community, increase retention and drive growth among returning and new attendees year-on-year.</li><li>Performance Analysis: Track and report on key marketing KPIs, using data to test, learn, and continually improve campaign results.</li><li>Partnerships: Build and manage promotional partnerships with associations, speakers, sponsors, and media to amplify reach and engagement.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with editorial, events, and commercial teams to ensure campaigns are aligned with business goals and brand messaging.</li><li>Pricing Strategy: Support pricing strategy and positioning discussions with insights from audience behaviour and competitor benchmarks.</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Substantial&nbsp;end-to-end&nbsp;events marketing experience, with&nbsp;demonstrated success in delegate and&nbsp;audience acquisition.</li><li>Proven ability to manage marketing across multiple events simultaneously, meeting or exceeding performance targets.</li><li>Proficient in CRM and marketing automation platforms – ideally Salesforce and Adestra.</li><li>Comfortable with data analysis and reporting; strong Excel skills essential.</li><li>Knowledgeable in SEO, paid and organic social media, and email best practices.</li></ul> This may be a good fit for you if you:<ul><li>Strong eye for visual design and ability to create on-brand marketing assets using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite).</li><li>Highly organised, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Can positively contribute to a team-oriented, collaborative environment</li></ul> Other information:Normal working hours are 9am - 5pm, with occasional evening or weekend work to cover events. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring at least three days a week at The Stage’s office on Bermondsey Street, SE1, with opportunities for remote work on the other days.Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested.&nbsp;We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are here to support you and ensure you have the best possible experience.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

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