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Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025Salary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Kickstart your publishing career by providing essential administrative support and helping to manage the contracts that bring bestselling books to life.The contracts and business affairs department powers the creative success of Hachette UK’s publishing divisions through technical expertise and sound commercial partnership. We engage with authors, editors, agents, and marketing teams at all stages of a book’s lifecycle, from pre-acquisition through to production, promotion, publication and beyond. The department comprises a team of 20 who handle approximately 3,500 contractual paperwork requests per annum, which include a wide variety of contracts. We are looking for a contracts assistant who will assist the Orion and Hachette Children’s Group contracts team.&nbsp;&nbsp;At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here.Hachette Children's Group is one of the UK's largest children's publishers, our mission is to make it easy for children and young people everywhere to access books and see themselves reflected. We aim to maximise our readers' life chances by inspiring a lifelong love of reading, publishing books for every stage of their journey to adulthood from Enid Blyton to Alice Oseman's Heartstopper. Hachette Children's Group and Orion are divisions 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 is an entry-level role reporting to the manager, contracts &amp; business affairs (Orion). The successful candidate will work closely with their colleagues in the Orion and Hachette Children’s Group contracts team and the wider publishing teams assisting with a number of vital functions:&nbsp;<ul><li>Process contract and paperwork requests, updating contracts log and ensuring all queries are allocated within the team</li><li>Ensure/assist the operations executive so that finalised contracts are processed, including arranging for signatures and updating the Biblio publishing database</li><li>Manage reversion requests, providing information and guidance to editors, draft reversion letters and update Biblio and other databases</li><li>Provide departmental administrative support in relation to the contracts process as required, e.g. due to staff absence</li><li>Draft and/or check contractual paperwork, under supervision and guidance of line manager</li><li>Handle permissions requests and ensure they are processed in a timely manner</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.&nbsp; Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone with:<ul><li>Meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Excellent organisation and administrative skills including time management</li><li>Computer literacy – good skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint</li><li>Knowledge of, or aptitude for, relevant applications/systems, e.g. Biblio</li><li>Ability to communicate well and build positive working relationship with contacts at all levels</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>Ability to proof-read accurately</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and proactively as part of a team</li><li>Ability to learn and work quickly</li><li>Interest in the publishing industry</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> Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a> Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Contracts assistant

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 4th 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: 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: Friday 19th September 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: £26,500Duration: 12 months&nbsp;Working hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to FridayLocation: Bloomsbury, LondonStart date: Early October 2025 Blend operations, admin and customer service with this exciting 12-month traineeship at an historic trade union.<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.As part of the operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the head of operations by providing front of house cover on reception as well as handling a variety of administrative tasks, building management, assisting with events, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring that daily operations run smoothly as well as providing administrative support to our 11 national, special interest groups and networks.This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in operations and administration, with the opportunity to support with additional responsibilities and projects as experience grows. You will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running and welcoming atmosphere of our offices, directly supporting both internal teams and our member community. To excel in this multifaceted role, you will need to be able to think on your feet, have good time management skills and enjoy wearing more than one hat to excel in this multifaceted role. Key activitiesFront of house / operations<ul><li>Maintaining kitchen supplies and ensuring that this area is kept clean and tidy throughout the week</li><li>Taking ownership of SoA stock of branding materials</li><li>Handling incoming and outgoing mail and receipt of packages for the SoA and our tenants</li><li>Handling any building/facilities issues that may arise whilst you are in the office</li><li>Providing support to the head of operations which may be wide in scope dependent on the time of year and demands of the organisation</li><li>Being on hand to take care of any day-to-day issues as directed by the head of operations. For example, in the absence of the head of operations you will be directed to co-ordinate lift repairs or other building issues</li><li>Assisting with the running meetings, board meetings and events both internal and external</li><li>Any other task reasonably requested from the management team at SoA</li></ul>Groups administration<ul><li>Social media: updating group Facebook pages including uploading events to those pages and sharing relevant news, information and updates</li><li>Coordinating nation and special interest group activity: including administration for event listings and group communications</li><li>Liaising member volunteers: coordinating and scheduling member communications, including newsletters, meetings, fielding emails from group committees. Sourcing and supporting volunteers for new groups. Arranging training for volunteers</li><li>Managing the nation and special interest group networks: including a twice-yearly session for group chairs to connecting and collaborate</li><li>Feeding into the SoA communications for nation and special interest groups: including content for The Author and SoA newsletters</li></ul>General<ul><li>Opening and closing of the reception area on your office days</li><li>Being the first aider and fire marshall for our ground floor and events space</li><li>Responsible for stationary stock supplies for the office</li></ul>Full training will be provided. What we are looking for<ul><li>Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently and effectively</li><li>Familiarity with Office 365, particularly Teams, Outlook and SharePoint</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work both in a team and independently in an approachable manner with a proactive approach</li><li>Some experience of website editing would be desirable</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/membership-and-local-groups-administrator-36253" target="_blank">membership and local 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.

FoH/operations assistant & 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.

Junior designer

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th September at 11.59pmSalary: £24,570Hours: 09:30 - 18:00, Monday to FridayStart date: As soon as available&nbsp;Duration: 12 months Step into the world of luxury merchandising with this 12-month traineeship. From fashion and footwear to fine jewellery, you'll learn how to coordinate showrooms and present collections at a global communications agency.<a href="https://purplepr.com/" target="_blank">PURPLE</a> is a global lifestyle communications agency with offices in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, London, Hong Kong &amp; Singapore.For more than two decades, PURPLE has been the leader in culturally connected, results driven brand communications. With the original founding team still leading the business, they bring together cross-generational and diverse personal networks globally to connect people and brands, build strategy and drive commercial success.PURPLE's in-house talent pride themselves on their international networks, working collaboratively across luxury and creative industries to deliver game-changing earned media campaigns that are always bespoke, non-traditional and often provocative. Understanding the world of luxury and the ever evolving possibilities to lead in the space, PURPLE offers connected services across Communications, Events, Social Media, Partnerships, and VIP &amp; Talent.As the trainee showroom &amp; logistics coordinator, you will work closely with the operations manager to ensure the smooth operation of the UK showroom. You will oversee a team of interns and play a key role in managing the movement and presentation of collections across fashion, accessories, footwear, eyewear, watches and fine jewellery clients. You'll also get the chance to support internal teams by ensuring all merchandise is accounted for, well-presented and ready for editorial, stylist, influencer and VIP appointments. Key activities<ul><li>Maintaining sample archive and off-site inventory logs ensuring all product is easily located and accessible</li><li>Pulling sample and logistics reports as required to support the wider fashion team</li><li>Maintaining a polished and orderly showroom environment that is client ready at all times</li><li>Accurately packing, labelling and documenting all outgoing shipments, both domestic and international, in line with PURPLE protocols</li><li>Working with the Operations Manager to maintain stock of necessary showroom and office supplies</li><li>Support showroom set-up for UK Press Days and other brand activations</li></ul> What you will learn<ul><li>How to oversee the receipt, processing and tracking of all client samples using Fashion GPS (Launchmetrics)</li><li>Supervise and support interns with unboxing deliveries, checking in samples and preparing items (e.g. steaming) for restocking</li><li>Ensure timely communication of all sample activity to relevant internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Coordinate end-of-season sample returns and shipments to clients</li><li>Keep the dispatch area neat and functional to promote a safe and efficient working environment</li><li>Assist the wider team with ad hoc tasks and ongoing projects as needed</li></ul> What we are looking for<ul><li>A natural flair for merchandising</li><li>An interest in the creative sector, fashion or public relations</li><li>A professional organiser that enjoys detail and loves finding solutions</li><li>An understanding of the importance of 100% confidentiality</li><li>Passionate about ensuring all PURPLE employees have the support they need to flourish in their roles</li><li>An interest in diversity, equity and inclusion is desirable</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft suite</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative</li><li>Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

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