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Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pmSalary: £30,000-£35,000Duration: 12 monthsStart date: March 2026Assessment day: 3rd DecemberHybrid working pattern: blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week Specifically aimed towards those who are switching from another career and into publishing, these two internships based in Hachette UK's Sheffield are incredible opportunities to enter the industry in either Sales or Rights and Audio.Hachette UK is the UK’s second-largest book publishing group, on a mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. The company is made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. Hachette UK is also the market leader in e-books and publishes a range of bestsellers in audio format - which is now the fastest growing part of its business.These internships are&nbsp;designed for people at looking to switch to publishing from another industry or career path. You'll gain hands on experience, work with bestselling authors and major titles, and learn about the publishing from beginning to end. &nbsp;Rights &amp; AudioIn this role you’ll learn the ins and outs of Rights and Audio.In the Rights department, you’ll learn to produce material sales, liaise with our editorial team, and provide admin support to the whole team in selling a wide range of rights.In the Audio department, you’ll be taught the whole range of skills from audio editorial, casting to much more!Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, market Knowledge, Personal Organisation, Adaptability, Negotiation, Flexible, Adaptable and Positive. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. &nbsp;SalesIn this role you’ll learn to run publishing sales report, prep for acquisition meetings, support key account managers and relevant retailers. &nbsp;You’ll also help with sales queries from internal departments and other admin support as required.Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Negotiation, Flexible, Adaptable and Positive. &nbsp;You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. &nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Genuine interest in developing a career in publishing.</li><li>Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks (a willingness to learn).</li><li>Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills, Office 365.</li><li>Understanding and connection with Hachette UK’s mission, pillars and values.</li><li>A passion/interest in books and our different authors and list an advantage (not a criteria)&nbsp;</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 answer the following application questions below in one document (applications without answers 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> Application questions<ol><li>What would you like to learn from this traineeship at Hachette and how would you use this opportunity to further your career goals? (up to 300 words)</li><li>What would be your dream book to work on and why? It can be a book that has already been published or a story or voice you’d like to see on bookshelves (up to 300 words)</li><li>Tell us about the media you consume and where you see book coverage. Is there a book that you feel you have seen everywhere recently? (up to 300 words)</li></ol> &nbsp;Note on AI: Because we’re keen to hear your genuine voice and ideas, please refrain from using AI tools to write your application. Our team will be monitoring applications for AI usage during the review process.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.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Hachette UK sales, rights & audio internships, Sheffield (career switchers)

Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pmSalary: £27,000 (entry-level) and £30,000-£35,000 (career switchers)Duration: 12 monthsStart date: March 2026Assessment day: 2nd December (entry-level) and 3rd December (career switchers)Hybrid working pattern: blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week &nbsp;Ready to launch your career in publishing? Hachette UK is looking for passionate and curious individuals for 11 internships across editorial, publicity, marketing and communications.Hachette UK is the UK’s second-largest book publishing group, on a mission to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. The company is made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. Hachette UK has published some of the world’s most successful authors, including Candice Carty-Williams, Colson Whitehead, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Ian Rankin, Akala and Malala Yousafzai.These internships are&nbsp;designed for people at entry-level, or those looking to switch industries. You'll gain hands on experience, work with bestselling authors and major titles, and learn about the publishing from beginning to end. &nbsp;Marketing, publicity and communicationsIn this role, you’ll help the team seek as many new opportunities to reach readers as possible. You will assist on a wide variety of administrative tasks and campaigns (creatively and logistically), as well as playing a key role in processes such an influencer outreach programme and data analysis.Key skills in this area: Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Copy-writing aptitude, Eye for detail, Problem solving, Social media savvy, Time management and prioritisation skills, Market focused. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further.&nbsp; EditorialIn this role, you have the opportunity to develop a wide range of editorial and organisational skills and build market knowledge, while working with both editors and designers to gain a solid understanding of acquiring and developing books.Key skills in this area: Eye for detail, personal organisation, customer-focused, excellent standard of written and spoken English, customer focused, adaptability, problem solving. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further. You may already possess some of these skills and be able to demonstrate them, or you may simply be keen to develop them further.&nbsp; What we're looking for<ul><li>Genuine interest in forging a career in publishing.</li><li>Passion for Hachette UK’s values and publishing divisions.</li><li>Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks.</li><li>Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation 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 answer the application questions below in one document (applications without answers 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> Application questions<ul><li>What would you like to learn from this traineeship at Hachette and how would you use this opportunity to further your career goals? (up to 300 words)</li><li>What would be your dream book to work on and why? It can be a book that has already been published or a story or voice you’d like to see on bookshelves (up to 300 words)</li><li>Tell us about the media you consume and where you see book coverage. Is there a book that you feel you have seen everywhere recently? (up to 300 words)</li></ul>&nbsp;Note on AI: Because we’re keen to hear your genuine voice and ideas, please refrain from using AI tools to write your application. Our team will be monitoring applications for AI usage during the review process.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.

Hachette UK internships, London (entry-level and career switchers)

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2025Salary: £40,000 - £49,000 depending on skills and experience Bring your accounting skills to a leading independent publisher and support key financial operations, forecasting, and audits as part of a dynamic team.This role sits within the financial operations team, located at Bloomsbury’s Head Office in Bedford Square, London. The role will report into the finance manager. This is an opportunity to support the ongoing finance transformation and implementation of a robust controls framework. Responsibilities<ul><li>Preparing balance sheet reconciliations to support month-end processes</li><li>Posting month-end entries, with a primary focus on Overhead Costs, while also supporting Fixed Assets and other ad hoc tasks</li><li>Preparing and posting intercompany entries at Group level for month-end</li><li>Producing monthly overhead reports</li><li>Assisting with quarterly forecasting for designated areas</li><li>Providing month-end reporting, commentary, and variance analysis against forecast</li><li>Contributing to the enhancement of the Controls Framework – identifying controls within the Opex team, assisting the Finance Manager, and documenting processes as required</li><li>Supporting external audit processes</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Exam qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT)</li><li>Experience of working as a management accountant in a large or compliance finance function</li><li>Ability to deal with complex accounting and make improvements to month end processes</li><li>Good communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to present financial information in a manner that can be understood by all recipients</li><li>Fast and accurate with attention to detail</li><li>Proactive and motivated, able to show initiative and work independently</li><li>Strong technical, analytical and judgement skills</li><li>Ability to be flexible and work across a divisional matrix structure</li><li>Problem solver with a track record of undertaking and delivering projects</li><li>MS Excel (strong)</li><li>Financial systems – (Access Dimensions preferred)</li><li>Focal Point (preferred)</li><li>Biblio (preferred)</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position. 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. Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.Please apply with a CV&nbsp;and covering letter&nbsp;addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘Apply’ button, detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by&nbsp;30th&nbsp;September 2025. For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal. Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bloomsbury benefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li><li>25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></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 requiredPlease state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Management accountant, finance

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th September 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: UK Living Wage or London Living Wage, depending on the successful candidate's locationDuration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 21 hours per week, with some evening / weekend work required.Location: Dance Consortium has access to offices in London (primary base) and Birmingham. The successful applicant will be able to commit to at least 1 in-person day and 2 remote days per week.Start date: Early November 2025 Looking to gain hands on experience of project and event coordination? Dive into the world of international contemporary dance, UK touring and audience / participant engagement with this 6-month traineeship.<a href="https://danceconsortium.com/" target="_blank">Dance Consortium</a> is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to tour the best contemporary dance from around the world to regional audiences and participants across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2000 by the Chief Executives of major UK theatres, our touring programme provides a platform for diverse, culturally distinctive, original and iconic dance companies from across the globe, providing audiences with access to a range of international dance experiences that would not otherwise be available. A bespoke programme of engagement and audience development activity accompanies each tour, enhancing and deepening opportunities for engagement. Since 2000 Dance Consortium has delivered 55 Tours by 30 different companies performing to over 800,000 people.The impact of Dance Consortium extends beyond its relationship with audiences and artists; it is a thriving network that actively contributes to the touring ecology, providing support and expertise on international dance and audience development to its members and the wider sector. Current membership comprises 24 theatres, including independent, local authority and Arts Council England (ACE) funded venues, alongside those which are more commercial.Dance Consortium holds a special position in the dance ecology in that it is uniquely able to draw upon the knowledge and skills of the member venues and expertise, alongside connecting UK organisations and audiences to global artists and companies. The administrative intern will be supported to develop an understanding of touring international dance, building all-round knowledge of the ecology and of a range of engagement initiatives and activities, with access to senior figures across the sector and networking opportunities.The placement will provide skills development and practical experience, both in an office context and on the ground in venues or on tour. Working within our small and experienced team, you will make a meaningful contribution to and impact on Dance Consortium’s practical and creative outputs, alongside your own professional development. The trainee will be supported by and work directly with Dance Consortium’s core team: Joe Bates (chief executive), Claire Morton (senior producer) &amp; Megan Saunders (audiences &amp; engagement manager). You will also benefit from working alongside key freelancers providing expertise in marketing, press, social media and tour management, making this an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and varied experience across departments / functions.The administrative intern will have weekly in-person contact with the team, with remote support continuing throughout the week. There will also be the opportunity to attend performances, workshops and other events across our tour venues. As such, some evening / weekend work may be required but also to be discussed and agreed. Travel expenses beyond the town / city where the individual is based will be reimbursed, and travel/accommodation related to attending Dance Consortium events/touring will be provided. What you will be doing<ul><li>Providing project management assistance, including bookings, scheduling and reporting &amp; evaluation for UK tours and engagement activities</li><li>Event support (e.g. travel, accommodation, catering, space booking, rsvp lists)</li><li>Research (e.g. gathering information on tour locations and amenities)</li><li>Data collection and reporting (including audience, participant and environmental data), assisting in strengthening the evaluation of our work</li><li>Creation and administration of forms and surveys</li><li>Providing social media support, including content capture and processing</li><li>Assisting in the production digital assets and marketing of activities</li><li>Attending meetings (members, technical, marketing), training events and away days (knowledge, skills sharing and networking)</li><li>Attending tour venues and engagement activities as appropriate (to be agreed)&nbsp;</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>Knowledge and experience of touring, gaining an insight into a variety of large-scale venues across the UK and Ireland (including commercial, independent, local authority and Arts Council England / Creative Scotland supported theatres)</li><li>Access to performances, engagement activities, events broadening knowledge and experience in the dance sector</li><li>Knowledge and experience in range of performing art forms including contemporary dance, circus and ballet Insight into learning, engagement and workforce development initiatives</li><li>Induction into and support in utilising and maximising the efficiency of systems &amp; processes (e.g. Microsoft 365 &amp; AI).</li><li>Data processes and analysis</li><li>Insight into Arts Council England reporting requirements and systems</li><li>Opportunity to travel across the UK</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of policies and practical application including:<ul><li>Justice Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion; Safeguarding; Health &amp; Safety; Environmental</li></ul></li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Applicants aged 21 or above</li><li>A genuine interest in learning about and developing skills in dance and touring</li><li>Some project management / administration skills (this may be from previous employment, or from managing your own work or projects)</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a good attention to detail</li><li>Computer literate</li><li>Ability to use own initiative, manage multiple tasks and a varied workload</li><li>Personable and a natural collaborator and team-worker</li><li>Flexible and adaptable approach, including being available for some weekend &amp; evening commitments</li></ul>The candidate will need to:<ul><li>Have some experience in dance and/or performing arts – this may be through formal education qualifications or through more informal routes or experience</li><li>Uphold Dance Consortium’s values and key policies (Justice Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion; Safeguarding; Health &amp; Safety; Environmental)</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

Dance Consortium

Administrative intern

Closing date for applications: 17 September 2025 at 12.00pm noonContract: Freelance (September - December 2025)&nbsp;Fee: £4,400 An exciting opportunity for two early-career trainees to support creative projects and workshops that bring the Edinburgh Book Festival to life for older communities in care homes.As part of our ambitious new programme Paper Trails - Edinburgh International Book Festival, in collaboration with Edinburgh Libraries’ Mobile Library Service, is seeking to appoint two trainee artists to support our four writers in residence to deliver five-week creative projects in older people’s residential care homes across Edinburgh. The projects will coincide with and enhance the visits from the libraries team. We want to bring the joy of the Book Festival to people across Edinburgh, who cannot come in person.At the&nbsp;Book Festival, 'artist' encapsulates&nbsp;a diverse range&nbsp;of creative outputs:&nbsp;authors, illustrators, comic creators, spoken&nbsp;word&nbsp;artists, playwrights, visual artists and musicians, producing work for all ages of audiences and readers. For this role we are particularly interested in applications from early career artists who would like to develop experience of working with older people, people with dementia and people with age-related illness in residential settings.The Edinburgh International Book Festival Communities Programme brings together the very best from groups and organisations&nbsp;across&nbsp;the country with the energy and excitement of the August Book&nbsp;Festival. Produced&nbsp;in collaboration&nbsp;with a variety of partners, this&nbsp;programme of residencies, festivals&nbsp;and&nbsp;one-off events brings&nbsp;authors, artists and&nbsp;audiences together to inspire each other and to be inspired, to share stories and experiences, and bring books to life for people of all ages in their own communities. Paper Trails is a new five-year project working in partnership with Edinburgh Libraries to co-design bold creative experiences with communities across the city to address local needs. Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>To support the Writer in Residence to enable the participating groups to have their voices heard and their creative work to be nurtured and valued throughout the project</li><li>To attend all Paper Trails workshops as outlined in the project schedule, taking on a project support role</li><li>To help plan project activities in a timely and professional manner, in collaboration with the Writers in Residence, care home staff, and participants as required</li><li>To suggest possible additional artists or artistic elements to support the emerging ideas across the project as a whole</li><li>To participate in marketing and publicity activity as required</li><li>To write a blog about the traineeship for Book Festival’s On the Road Blog</li><li>To participate in the project’s evaluation process, and to provide regular feedback to the Book Festival and its partners</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Early career artist with some experience within the literary and/or cultural sector</li><li>An interest in developing creative practice in participatory, community, care settings</li><li>Ability to take the lead from/work with the creative ideas of another artist/writer</li><li>Open and flexible attitude to evolving projects and responding to participant and partner input and ideas</li><li>Excellent communicator who can work with and represent the project</li><li>A creative thinker who can provide support in troubleshooting and creative problemsolving</li><li>Commitment to equal opportunities and social inclusion; tolerance and respect of difference</li><li>Generosity of spirit and a willingness to learn from others</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of collaborating across different art-forms</li><li>Experience/appreciation of cultural programming</li></ul>Personal attributes<ul><li>Positivity and resilience</li><li>Plans ahead but will happily adapt and develop plans as new opportunities arise</li><li>Motivated, pro-active and enthusiastic, even in the face of challenges</li><li>A strong commitment to equality, inclusivity and diversity</li><li>A willingness to work outwith standard office hours, as the job dictates</li></ul> Additional informationTo apply submit a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification and including a 300-word statement on what you would like to learn/develop during the traineeship via the 'Apply' button. If you have any questions about the role not answered by the above, please contact <a href="mailto:noelle.cobden@edbookfest.co.uk" target="_blank">noelle.cobden@edbookfest.co.uk</a>. The Book Festival is a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, and our differences are celebrated as strengths. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Paper Trails trainee artists - care homes (freelance)

Closing date for applications: 6 October 2025 at 10.00amSalary:&nbsp; £1939 per monthDuration: 9 monthsWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, can be worked flexibly. Typical working days are 9am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch.Start date: 6 January 2026 Keen to kickstart your career in environmental politics? This exciting traineeship offers the chance to develop skills in research, policy analysis, events management and communication while campaigning for a greener future.&nbsp;<a href="https://green-alliance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Green Alliance</a> is a charity and independent think tank, committed to achieving a greener future. We play a central role in shaping environmental thinking in the UK and are known for our cross-party influence, the clarity of our insights and the quality of our reports, briefings, events and podcasts.&nbsp;A think tank is a research organisation that aims to influence government policy making. Green Alliance is a specific type of think tank; many are focused on supporting a particular party or part of the political spectrum, but we are politically neutral and focused on policy that improves the environment. This means we spend our time drawing up strategies for achieving change internally and with other organisations, doing research for reports and roundtables, and then meeting MPs and civil servants to persuade them to take action. Among other things, our staff regularly talk to ministers, appear in newspaper articles and on TV and radio and give evidence to parliamentary select committees. There has never been a more important time to act on the environmental crisis. We are producing clear evidence that a low carbon, green economy can create new jobs and industries, improve people’s lives and lead to a safer, fairer and more resilient future for all.This role is all about gaining hands-on experience at the heart of political engagement on environmental issues. You will be an integral part of our team and will work with people across the organisation, including our small team of political advisors, to support Green Alliance’s mission.&nbsp; Key activities<ul><li>Learn about researching and summarising data and information on environmental policy issues, through carrying out research within our projects</li><li>Learn about the dynamics of British politics and how to track policy developments in Westminster effectively</li><li>Develop writing skills by contributing to briefings and, as part of this, you will gain skills in editing and fact checking</li><li>Develop skills in events management and learn about the logistics of running high profile events in parliament and Westminster</li><li>Support effective relationships and communications with stakeholders and external partners, including MPs, civil servants, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other organisations</li><li>Attend internal and external meetings, sometimes taking minutes and building relationships with our network and learning about the administrative side of running a team</li><li>Grow your skills in communication and presenting, by drafting copy for internal and external uses, and by providing a short presentation to the team towards the end of your placement</li><li>Learn how we use social media in our work and occasionally support the communications team in posting timely updates and commentary to our channels</li><li>Gain experience in office administration such as answering calls and emails, and greeting visitors to the office</li><li>Develop your professional skills and be confident to take your next step in the environment sector</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Enthusiasm for supporting our vision of a green and prosperous future for all</li><li>Interest in growing your understanding of politics in the UK and how environmental policy is developed.</li><li>A passion for people and building relationships, curious about and thrives on understanding what drives people and networks to do what they do</li><li>Diligent and proactive in your approach, with the ability to use your initiative</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Ability to read and summarise complex information</li><li>Collaborative: be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good interpersonal skills</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise work and be flexible when plans change</li><li>Good IT skills: you must be confident using MS Office software platforms, such as Word and Excel</li><li>Confident to ask for clarification when not clear</li><li>Ability to compromise and work in a non-partisan way</li><li>At least five GCSEs including English and maths, graded five to nine (A-C)</li><li>A degree is not required for this role, but A-level or an equivalent qualification is required</li></ul>When applying, consider how your personal interests and experiences, including any extracurricular and social experience, help equip you for working at Green Alliance. We are interested in the life experiences you have had and how you may have overcome barriers to achieve your goals. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who may not have a university degree but can demonstrate a strong personal interest in this role, and we encourage those new to the workplace to apply. If you have any knowledge of politics, climate change or nature, through your studies, a professional role, volunteering or through personal interests, please provide brief details. To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

Green Alliance

Politics trainee

Closing date for applications: 6 October 2025 at 10.00amSalary:&nbsp; £1939 per monthDuration: 9 monthsWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, can be worked flexibly. Typical working days are 9am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch. Staff are expected to work from our office in London at least two days per week, unless other arrangements are agreed in advance.Start date: 6 January 2026 Want to learn how to shape policy that drives environmental change? Gain valuable experience working alongside experts and contribute to discussions, research and reports that influence environmental policy.<a href="https://green-alliance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Green Alliance</a> is a charity and independent think tank, committed to achieving a greener future. We play a central role in shaping environmental thinking in the UK and are known for our cross-party influence, the clarity of our insights and the quality of our reports, briefings, events and podcasts.&nbsp;A think tank is a research organisation that aims to influence government policy making. Green Alliance is a specific type of think tank; many are focused on supporting a particular party or part of the political spectrum, but we are politically neutral and focused on policy that improves the environment. This means we spend our time drawing up strategies for achieving change internally and with other organisations, doing research for reports and roundtables, and then meeting MPs and civil servants to persuade them to take action. Among other things, our staff regularly talk to ministers, appear in newspaper articles and on TV and radio and give evidence to parliamentary select committees. There has never been a more important time to act on the environmental crisis. We are producing clear evidence that a low carbon, green economy can create new jobs and industries, improve people’s lives and lead to a safer, fairer and more resilient future for all.Green Alliance carries out a wide variety of research across several key areas that impact the environment, such as biodiversity and farming; the low carbon energy transition and how we make best use of the earth’s resources. The policy team includes analysts and policy advisors who build expertise in order to make policy recommendations to government and other stakeholders. The policy trainee will learn more about this process and play a part in growing knowledge in environmental policy areas, alongside growing their own expertise. As a policy trainee, you will be an integral part of our team and will work with people across the organisation to support Green Alliance’s mission. Key activities<ul><li>See our policy team in action, contribute to debates among the team, and learn to collaborate as people develop new ideas</li><li>Grow your skills in communication and presenting, by drafting copy for internal and external uses, and by providing a short presentation to the team towards the end of your placement</li><li>Gain experience and knowledge in at least two of our environmental policy areas (Resource Stewardship, Greening the Economy, Natural Environment or Low Carbon Future)</li><li>Develop writing skills by contributing to reports and briefings and, as part of this, you will gain skills in editing your own work and fact checking</li><li>Support effective relationships and communications with other organisations and external partners, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), MPs and other organisations</li><li>Attend internal and external meetings, sometimes taking minutes and building relationships with our network</li><li>Learn about researching and summarising data and information on environmental policy issues, through carrying out research within our projects. Depending on the candidate, there might also be an opportunity to work with our analyst team, developing your numerical analysis skills</li><li>Learn how we use social media in our work and occasionally support the communications team in posting timely updates and commentary to our channels</li><li>Develop your professional skills and be confident to take your next step in the environment sector</li><li>Gain experience in office administration such as answering calls and emails, and greeting visitors to the office</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Enthusiasm for supporting our vision of a green and prosperous future for all</li><li>Aspire to work in policy development for a non-governmental organisation</li><li>Interest in growing your understanding of politics in the UK, and how environmental policy is developed</li><li>Diligent and proactive in your approach, with the ability to use your initiative</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Ability to read and summarise complex information</li><li>If you are comfortable with numbers and doing some basic calculations too, that would be an advantage</li><li>Collaborative: be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good interpersonal skills</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise work and be flexible when plans change</li><li>Good IT skills: you must be confident using MS Office software platforms, such as Word and Excel</li><li>Confident to ask for clarification when not clear</li><li>Ability to compromise and work in a non-partisan way</li><li>At least five GCSEs including English and maths, graded five to nine (A-C)</li><li>A degree is not required for this role, but A-level or an equivalent qualification is required</li></ul>When applying, consider how your personal interests and experiences, including any extracurricular and social experience, help equip you for working at Green Alliance. We are interested in the life experiences you have had and how you may have overcome barriers to achieve your goals. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who may not have a university degree but can demonstrate a strong personal interest in this role, and we encourage those new to the workplace to apply. If you have any knowledge of climate change and nature, through your studies, a professional role, volunteering or through personal interests, please provide brief details. To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

Policy trainee

Closing date for applications: 6 October 2025 at 10.00amSalary: £1939 per monthDuration: 9 monthsWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, can be worked flexibly. Typical working days are 9am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch. Staff are expected to work from our office in London at least two days per week, unless other arrangements are agreed in advance.Start date: 6 January 2026 Step behind the scenes of an environmental think tank, learning how charities raise millions while gaining the practical skills needed to support successful fundraising campaigns.<a href="https://green-alliance.org.uk/" target="_blank">Green Alliance</a> is a charity and independent think tank, committed to achieving a greener future. We play a central role in shaping environmental thinking in the UK and are known for our cross-party influence, the clarity of our insights and the quality of our reports, briefings, events and podcasts.&nbsp;A think tank is a research organisation that aims to influence government policy making. Green Alliance is a specific type of think tank; many are focused on supporting a particular party or part of the political spectrum, but we are politically neutral and focused on policy that improves the environment. This means we spend our time drawing up strategies for achieving change internally and with other organisations, doing research for reports and roundtables, and then meeting MPs and civil servants to persuade them to take action. Among other things, our staff regularly talk to ministers, appear in newspaper articles and on TV and radio and give evidence to parliamentary select committees. There has never been a more important time to act on the environmental crisis. We are producing clear evidence that a low carbon, green economy can create new jobs and industries, improve people’s lives and lead to a safer, fairer and more resilient future for all.As a charity, we raise funds for the work we do through a range of fundraising activities: including making grant applications to philanthropic trusts and foundations; and cultivating corporate partnerships with businesses and philanthropic individuals who want to support environmental policy work. These different funding relationships are based on trust and require detailed attention to ensure they are fulfilling and impactful relationships for the funder and the charity.We are looking for a fundraising trainee who is curious and excited to learn about fundraising for a charity. The fundraising trainee will work alongside the senior partnerships officer and others across the teams to learn about Green Alliance’s fundraising efforts and support the administration and processes that we use to raise more than £3 million per year for our work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone new to fundraising to gain hands-on administrative experience of fundraising within the environment sector.&nbsp; What you will learn<ul><li>How to write compelling proposals for funders and report back to current funders on impact.</li><li>How to research funder prospects and what makes a great match for our work, and support maintaining up to date donor lists.</li><li>Use tools to effectively monitor our funding pipeline. This includes using our database to maintain up to date funder information and engagement, with a keen eye to detail to ensure all fundraising activities are properly recorded.</li><li>Our different types of funder relationships and how we cultivate and nurture our stakeholders such as business partners and funder representatives</li><li>How we manage staff time on projects and project finances, and how this relates to fundraising</li><li>The fundamentals of keeping an office running smoothly and how the operations team supports a team of around 40 people</li><li>The environmental work that the organisation carries out and how to motivate funders to support this work</li><li>How we use social media in our work and occasionally support the communications team in posting timely updates and commentary to our channels.</li></ul> Key activities<ul><li>Develop skills in minute taking, meeting co-ordination and presenting, through to preparing your own presentation for the team, towards the end of your placement</li><li>Support events to share our work with funders as well as support our broader agenda of events that raise awareness of our work and provide opportunities to grow our network</li><li>Keep up-to-date on what the team are working on and the wider context of our work to help inform funding prospect searches and development work</li><li>Gain key skills in fundraising, learning and working with people who have many years’ experience in raising funds for charitable work, including the day-to-day administration that makes fundraising possible</li><li>Gain experience working with senior staff members, learning how to handle competing demands and when to ask for help and advice</li><li>Gain experience in office administration such as answering calls and emails, and greeting visitors to the office.</li><li>Help us to improve our ways of synchronising our information organisation tools – including email platform, database, and SharePoint file systems</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Support our vision of a green and prosperous future for all</li><li>Be keen to learn how fundraising works at an environmental think tank, with an aspiration to work in charity fundraising</li><li>Likely to be known for being well organised and able to ‘get things done’</li><li>Diligent and proactive in your approach, with the ability to use your initiative</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Ability to solve problems</li><li>Collaborative: be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good interpersonal skills</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise work and be flexible when plans change</li><li>Good IT skills: you must be confident using MS Office software platforms, such as Word and Excel</li><li>Confident to ask for clarification when not clear</li><li>At least five GCSEs including English and maths, graded five to nine (A-C)</li><li>A degree is not required for this role, but A-level or an equivalent qualification is required</li></ul>When applying, consider how your personal interests and experiences, including any extracurricular and social experience, help equip you for working at Green Alliance. We are interested in the life experiences you have had and how you may have overcome barriers to achieve your goals. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who may not have a university degree but can demonstrate a strong personal interest in this role, and we encourage those new to the workplace to apply. To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&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.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

Fundraising trainee

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th September 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £25,500Duration: 12 months&nbsp;Working hours: 9.30-5.30 Monday to Friday with 2/3 days per week in the officeLocation: Bloomsbury, LondonStart date: October 2025 Become part of this supportive and inclusive team where collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and helping each other are part of the everyday working culture.<a href="https://societyofauthors.org/" target="_blank">The Society of Authors</a> is the UK's largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators, and literary translators. We have been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884. With over 12,500 members, the Society of Authors (SoA) provides unlimited, confidential advice on all aspects of the business of authorship, including the clause-by-clause vetting of publishing and other contracts. SoA run and support hundreds of events each year, including professional training and industry discussions, and member-led community events online and around the UK.Working as part of the membership and author communities team you will be on the front-line supporting members with payments and simple queries, helping to triage contract queries and updating our database. You will also communicate with members regarding local group activities and provide support to volunteer local group organisers and the local groups manager, with occasional front of house duties.This is an entry level role and full training will be provided in all key areas. We are committed to the ongoing development of our staff, as you grow in this position, you will have opportunities to develop your skills, gain experience in different aspects of membership and events administration, and progress within the organisation. Key activities<ul><li>Communicating with individual members and non-members via email and telephone</li><li>Advising prospective members on how to join</li><li>Answering queries about and taking subscription payments by telephone</li><li>Forwarding queries and contracts to the advisory team</li><li>Responding in a timely manner to members requests and queries</li><li>Inputting and processing membership applications</li><li>Sending correspondence to applicants regarding membership</li><li>Handling member information sensitively, in line with GDPR laws and policies</li><li>Supporting volunteers including resolving issues relating to events organisation, scheduling, member communications and issues arising from local group events</li><li>Updating the database with information about local groups and adding bookable events to the SoA website</li><li>Maintaining and gathering data about local group activity</li><li>Administration for event listings and group communications</li><li>Ensuring group database records and mailing lists are kept up to date</li><li>Supporting member volunteers with member communications, including newsletters and meetings</li></ul> What you'll learnIn this training role, you will learn how to:<ul><li>Respond promptly to members' queries</li><li>Enter data with a high level of accuracy</li><li>Monitor general inbox, membership and local groups inboxes</li><li>Accurately triage advisory queries</li><li>Edit a WordPress website by entering event details</li><li>Write copy to advertise events</li><li>Understand writers needs at different stages of their careers</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365</li><li>Comfortable working collaboratively</li><li>Experience of website editing and data management</li><li>Good time management and interpersonal skills</li><li>Grade C / 4 or above in GSCE Maths and English</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV, cover letter and portfolio (optional) as one document</li><li>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. The Society of Authors is also recruiting for a <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/fohoperations-assistant-groups-administrator-36249" target="_blank">FoH/operations assistant &amp; groups administrator</a> (closing Friday 19th September 2025 at 11.59pm). Candidates are welcome to apply for both roles, but will be required to submit separate applications for each.

The Society of Authors

Membership and local groups administrator

Closing date for applications: 19 September 2025Salary: £27,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Locations: 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. Develop your design career in publishing by supporting experienced designers and creating standout, market-leading covers.The John Murray Group, which encompasses John Murray Press, Quercus and John Murray Specialist, is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK, with imprints that encompass a range of bestselling, pioneering and prize-winning publishing.&nbsp;From exciting debuts, crime fiction and celebrity-led titles, to lifestyle, memoir, history and thought-provoking non-fiction, we are home to bestselling authors and brands such as Billy Connolly, Miriam Margolyes, Mick Herron, Trevor Noah and Akala. Short-listed for Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2022.&nbsp;We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, curious, and excited about discovering and nurturing new voices that can shape and shake our world.This an exciting opportunity for a creative and organised individual, who is looking to start their career in publishing design. Reporting to the deputy art director, you will be developing market-leading designs for our book covers, with a particular focus on our specialist non-fiction imprints. These imprints include Sheldon Press, John Murray Business, Hodder Faith and John Murray Learning. Not only will you be fully immersed in the whole cover design process with guidance from senior designers, but you will be adapting international buy-in titles to fit the UK market, and supporting the wider team with their own creative projects.You’ll be full of creative energy and thrive on working with an engaged, passionate, and close-knit team, where you can learn and develop your skills. Your portfolio will demonstrate a strong understanding of type and image, as well as a range of projects showing an understanding of designing for specific markets. You will be full of ideas, and eager to learn and develop in this fast paced, supportive environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>To be responsible for appropriate and distinctive designs that fit market needs across all imprints, with a particular focus on our Specialist non-fiction imprints</li><li>To be personally responsible for designing approximately 30 covers per year</li><li>Seeing through projects from initial research and visuals stage to sending print ready files to production</li><li>Supporting senior colleagues with artworking tasks</li><li>Adapting international buy-in artwork to fit best within the UK market</li><li>Keeping up to date with publishing and design markets and trends, to inform your designs</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Technical design skills, including proficiency with a Mac and Adobe creative software (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, etc.)</li><li>A portfolio which shows a passion for design, full of ideas, with range of projects that demonstrate technical skill and market awareness</li><li>Some understanding of both print and digital production techniques</li><li>Happy supporting colleagues as well as working independently on your own projects</li><li>Flexible, highly motivated and organised – can prioritise workloads effectively</li><li>Knowledge of or interest in book design, as well as visual design in general</li><li>Understands consumer needs and how to position a design within the market</li><li>Meticulous eye for detail</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, &nbsp;cover letter and portfolio of recent work (which is in the cover letter section). What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our 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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