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Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2026Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: London&nbsp;Hachette Children's group is seeking a Junior Designer to support it's award-winning fiction list.&nbsp;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 is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;What you'll be doingAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, motivated and creative Junior Designer to join the Hachette Children’s Fiction team in a full-time position.&nbsp;<ul><li>Reporting to the Senior Designer for Fiction/Non-fiction you’ll design a select number of titles from start to finish, as well as providing design support on others.</li><li>Working closely with the editors, Senior Designer and the Art Director you’ll also be involved in the development of existing titles, exploring formats and designing occasional marketing material.</li><li>You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard and on schedule, and that all administration and file management is up to date and accurate.</li><li>You’ll be involved in every aspect of the design process, working closely with staff in all other departments.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for a highly creative and organised Junior Designer to join the Hachette Children’s Group, working on the Fiction list on titles for ages ranging from 5-YA. The successful candidate will have excellent design and visual communication skills, as well as collaboration and project management capabilities.This is a broad and varied role, and the right candidate will embrace working closely with the editors, Senior Designer and the Art Director in the development of new and existing titles, exploring formats and designing occasional marketing material.&nbsp;We are looking for a versatile Junior Designer who is aware of current trends and likes to develop new ideas. We need you to bring a positive, can-do approach and a desire to build strong relationships with your immediate team, other departments, as well as illustrators, authors and agents.<ul><li>An understanding of good design and a passion for children's fiction is essential.</li><li>Applicants should also have an appreciation and enthusiasm for the illustrators who work within this area of the market.</li><li>An excellent&nbsp;knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, cover letter, and a PDF Portfolio of recent relevant work (which is uploaded in the cover letter section).&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;The role will be based at our London with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend your interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Junior designer

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd February 2026Salary: £44,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: Based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Lead a production team delivering a large and varied list of print and digital books, working across commercial and literary publishing.&nbsp;Hodder &amp; Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production professional to manage a brilliant and friendly team of five, producing a wide range of books and eBooks.&nbsp; The team produces up to 250 new titles a year, encompassing commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction, mono and colour, all produced to the highest standards.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Recruiting, training and developing line reports through regular meetings, performance reviews and training, to provide a motivated, competent team.</li><li>Overseeing all aspects of production for the H&amp;S list, to ensure that all print and digital products are delivered on time, to the required quality standards and within agreed budgets.</li><li>Delivering a list of frontlist titles including complex non-fiction, high profile authors and colour books.</li><li>Supporting Editorial, Art and Sales in delivering a commercial and cost-effective approach to all products.</li><li>Leading the continuous review and improvement of departmental working practices and explore technical developments within the industry with a view to improving working practices and supporting innovation in the publishing programme.</li><li>Working effectively with and develop strong working relationships with all suppliers. &nbsp;Investigate, trial and on-board new suppliers within the parameters of the group commercial purchasing strategy. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forWe are looking for someone with excellent production skills, ready to play a key role in the team and H&amp;S's success.&nbsp; It is essential that you have strong organisational and time-management skills, are an outstanding communicator and negotiator, and are able to demonstrate solid commercial awareness and problem-solving skills. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Controller looking for the next challenge or a Manager looking for new experiences.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend your interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Production manager

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th February 2026Salary: £31,041 - £36,563 (depending on experience)Location: London (Hybrid after probationary period)Contract: Maternity cover (1 year fixed term contract)&nbsp;Fluent in German and interested in publishing? Join Usborne Publishing to support sales and digital marketing for it's German-language children's books.&nbsp;&nbsp;Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling THAT’S NOT MY®… series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Ravena Guron – with everything from Sticker Dolly Dressing to Philosophy for Beginners in between. Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books globally, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, but which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.The Usborne German language publishing team looks after all commercial, sales and marketing activities related to our German own-language publishing programme. The team works closely with German distributors, sales representatives, PR agencies, editorial and production teams to ensure that German editions of Usborne books are published, promoted and distributed effectively.We are looking for a proactive, highly organised and detail-focused individual with excellent administrative, communication and digital skills to join our German language publishing team on a maternity cover basis. This role offers a varied mix of sales support, digital marketing, bibliographic administration and regulatory compliance responsibilities. While the role is based within our Foreign Language team in London, it provides day-to-day support to the German team, who are based locally in our German office. This requires regular communication and close collaboration with colleagues working remotely.&nbsp;What you'll be doingThis exciting and varied role supports sales, marketing and digital activity for our German-language publishing programme.<ul><li>Supporting sales activity and external partners, including monitoring new titles, preparing advance materials and coordinating with sales, distribution and PR contacts.</li><li>Maintaining accurate scheduling and title information, ensuring records are kept up to date and data is entered accurately.</li><li>Assisting with digital marketing activity, including social media content creation, metadata accuracy and performance reporting, working closely with marketing colleagues.</li><li>Preparing marketing and sales materials, including presentations, advance information sheets and catalogues (print and digital).</li><li>Uploading and maintaining digital catalogue content and supporting online visibility of titles.</li><li>Supporting compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including gathering and submitting required product and packaging information.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking forYou will need to have native-level written and spoken German and excellent English language skills. This role would suit someone with experience in a busy administrative, sales support or marketing environment, with experience from within publishing or a related industry a bonus.&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when working with metadata and bibliographic information.</li><li>Clear, confident communication skills when liaising with internal teams and external partners.</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team</li><li>Digital content creation skills, including writing engaging copy for online use.</li><li>Confidence in interpreting and reporting on social media data.</li><li>Ability to work independently and proactively while supporting and collaborating with a small team based remotely, building effective working relationships across locations.</li><li>Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with databases such as Biblio is an advantage.</li></ul>&nbsp;This role is based in our London, Farringdon office and we work a 35-hour working week. After a successful initial induction period (where we require new staff to work in the office for 4-5 days per week) we then operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home subject to business need, which optimises our opportunities for creative collaboration and contact with our colleagues.&nbsp;In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement plus bank holidays</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.</li><li>Healthcare Cashback scheme.</li><li>Virtual GP service.</li><li>Enhanced Family Friendly benefits.</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day.</li><li>Rewards and Discount services and shopping.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books.</li></ul>&nbsp;We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the point of application. We expect to undertake first round interviews in person from w/c 23rd February with a further interview to be held shortly after. We are looking for someone to be available to take up the post late April 2026. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.&nbsp;Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.&nbsp;The use of AI has become more prevalent in recruitment application answers and content and whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, we need to see that you're able to demonstrate your ability to originate ideas and write them in a compelling manner, not just generate them using a tool. Therefore, any suspected AI usage flagged by the Applied system may result in your application being rejected.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Sales & digital marketing assistant (1 year maternity cover)

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th February 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: LondonStart date: 23rd March 2026&nbsp;Duration: 6 months&nbsp;Working hours: Full-timeInterviews: Week commencing 9th March&nbsp;Step behind the stage with this immersive six-month traineeship, gaining hands-on production experience and learning how world-class innovative shows are brought to life.<a href="https://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=16444036965&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD3xIEKHMmGh7l-4AiqRawxforrye&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAmKnKBhBrEiwAaqAnZ3R2ZAuzjDMbRtNWtOloEOtTWflWE5korT-KDISfIuMyZTuk0szrWRoCfsAQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">The Royal Court Theatre</a> is internationally-recognised as the UK’s leading theatre for new work, with a 70-year commitment to developing and championing talent on and off stage. Each year it nurtures hundreds of emerging practitioners through structured development, placements and learning programmes – supporting them all the way through to professional debuts and major productions.&nbsp;Its mission is defined by taking risks on stages – inspiring audiences, artists and communities, and empowering new and diverse voices to drive forward national culture and public conversation. Every year Royal Court reaches over 100,000 people between its two theatres, touring productions and youth and community projects. Coming at an exciting time during its 70th Anniversary, this traineeship ensures both practical learning and a real dose of inspiration and excitement for someone new to the industry.This production traineeship provides a supported, developmental role in our busy world-class backstage theatre teams – including opportunities to build to professional credits, and gain insights into future career pathways in theatre. Throughout the traineeship, the successful candidate will undertake supervised, developmental tasks that build confidence in rehearsal support, technical periods and performances, giving direct insight and hands-on experience into how plays are developed, rehearsed and staged in a world-leading contemporary theatre. There will also be opportunities to work alongside globally renowned artists, brand new writers and youth participants. The six-month traineeship will follow a structured timeline to support learning and development, potentially as follows:<ul><li>Months 1-2: Learning through practice, shadowing, and supervised contributions at the heart of our teams</li><li>Months 3-4: Taking on more guided responsibilities and ownership of smaller, defined tasks on each production</li><li>Month 5: Opportunities for short tailored placements across other departments of interest to the trainee, potentially including our producing, venue management, operations and marketing &amp; communications teams</li><li>Month 6: Taking on stage management responsibilities for festival presentations and readings in our September 2026 Open Submissions Festival in a supported environment, securing professional credits as an outcome</li></ul>&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Supporting rehearsals, including setting up and maintaining rehearsal rooms, props and equipment</li><li>Sourcing and adapting props</li><li>Creating and updating relevant production paperwork</li><li>Attending key production meetings and assisting with follow-up tasks</li><li>Supporting deputy stage managers in managing rehearsal rooms, including wellbeing and pastoral care for rehearsal companies</li><li>Observing and assisting fit-ups, set builds, and technical rehearsals</li><li>Shadowing and supporting stage managers during technical rehearsals and running shows</li><li>Helping backstage before and during performances, including company check-ins and wellbeing support</li><li>Connecting with wider departments through optional placements across the organisation based on the candidate’s interests</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will gain<ul><li>A clear understanding of professional production and stage management workflows, and the careers in these fields</li><li>Enhanced confidence in rehearsal-room support, from wellbeing and inclusion for new and diverse artists to professional standards expected of world-leading talent</li><li>First-hand experience of technical and performance periods</li><li>Insight into the artistic and logistical processes of producing new theatre, and wider career pathways and opportunities across the UK theatre sector</li><li>Clear, demonstrable evidence of work in a professional theatre environment and specific credits for your CV</li><li>Build a meaningful professional network via introductions to creative teams, freelancers and partner organisations</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking for<ul><li>No formal training is required but some experience or transferable skills that relate to stage management, theatre or backstage theatre are desirable</li><li>A passion and genuine interest for theatre, stage management and backstage theatre, with an interest in exploring future pathways and careers within these</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills</li><li>Curiosity and willingness to learn </li><li>A positive flexible approach to working, with the possibility of some evening and weekends as required</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <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 supports internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.

The Royal Court Theatre

Production trainee

Closing date for applications: 4th February 2026 at 11.59pmSalary: £12,000 - £15,000 pro rataLocation: LondonHours: Expected 20-24 hours per week on a short-term rolling contract, with the potential to move to £25,000–£30,000 per year full-time if the role becomes permanent&nbsp;Compensation: London Living Wage – currently £14.80 per hour (found out more about the Living Wage Foundation's rates <a href="https://www.livingwage.org.uk/what-real-living-wage" target="_blank">at this link</a>.)&nbsp;This is a hands-on, in-person personal assistant role supporting the day-to-day work of an established recording artist and filmmaker.This role balances close collaboration with independent working. At key moments, you’ll act as a body-double — working alongside me across creative spaces and more traditional office settings, as well as off-site meetings, public events, press days, photo and video shoots, and feature film locations.At other times, you’ll work quietly in the background, keeping plans, schedules, and priorities moving.You’ll help maintain momentum by tracking deadlines, sending timely reminders, interrupting hyper-focus when action is needed, and proactively taking tasks off my plate. The role requires strong instincts around when to be present and when to give creative space.Think less “hovering assistant” and more calm, behind-the-scenes problem-solver especially when things get busy or chaotic.&nbsp;<h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Work alongside me in person, shadowing during meetings, events, and day-to-day activities</li><li>Manage diary, scheduling, reminders, and basic travel arrangements</li><li>Track tasks, follow-ups, and deadlines to keep daily operations on track</li><li>Take notes, draft simple emails, and communicate with collaborators as needed</li><li>Anticipate immediate needs and offer practical support proactively</li><li>Help maintain order and structure in day-to-day workflows</li><li>Complete general administrative tasks to keep everything running smoothly</li><li>Handle practical day-to-day tasks and time-sensitive errands as needed, either directly or by arranging appropriate support, allowing creative work to remain uninterrupted.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>How this works in practice</h3>My working style includes periods of deep creative focus, during which communication or time awareness may drop.&nbsp;You will play a key role in maintaining structure and continuity: ensuring plans remain visible, priorities are revisited, and momentum is sustained even when I am temporarily absorbed in creative work. This is a supportive, practical function that enables creative output without compromising delivery.Candidates who understand or have experience supporting people with ADHD are encouraged to apply.&nbsp;<h3>What I’m looking for</h3><ul><li>Highly organised, proactive, and dependable</li><li>Emotionally intelligent, discreet, and calm under pressure</li><li>Has an understanding of ADHD and practical productivity strategies, or is open to learning and adapting their approach</li><li>Thrives in fast-moving creative environments</li><li>Comfortable switching between “creative energy” and “get it done” mode</li><li>Values being in the room and taking responsibility for smooth execution</li><li>London-based (north of the river preferred) and able to work in person</li></ul>Experience in music, film, or creative industries is a bonus, but not essential.Important: This is not a remote role, and virtual assistants should not apply. You’ll be working closely with me in real life, helping me keep things running smoothly both creatively and practically.If this sounds like your kind of role, I’d love to hear from you. I’ll share a full role brief with more details once we connect!We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Applications will be reviewed and initial interviews held on a rolling basis, so applying at your earliest convenience is encouraged.&nbsp;

Plan B Enterprises Limited

Personal assistant, Music & Film

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st February 2026 at 11.59pmSalary: £26,250Working hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to FridayLocation: Oxford, office-basedDuration: 1 yearStart date: March 2026Interviews: W/c 23rd February&nbsp;Ready to launch your editorial career with some of the most exciting names in children’s publishing? This internship offers hands-on experience supporting editors and working on stories loved by young readers.<a href="https://www.davidficklingbooks.com/" target="_blank">David Fickling Books</a> (DFB) is a celebrated independent publishing house based in Oxford, with a reputation for discovering, nurturing and championing outstanding storytelling for children, young adults, and readers of all ages! The company began as an imprint within major publishing houses before becoming proudly independent in 2013. At its heart, DFB is driven by a simple ethos finding and amplifying great stories. The company focuses on quality, editorial excellence, and reader excitement, publishing a carefully curated range of award-winning picture books, YA fiction and graphic novels in partnership with The Phoenix Comic the UK’s leading children’s weekly comic, together forming the DFB Storyhouse.The overall purpose of the editorial intern is to provide comprehensive editorial and administrative support to the editorial team, ensuring accurate and smooth management of a wide range of publishing materials.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key activities<ul><li>Provide editorial support to editors as required</li><li>Proofread accurately a range of materials including books, comics, book covers, catalogues and marketing materials</li><li>Help manage the editorial submissions, including logging them and assisting with evaluation and responses</li><li>Liaise with other internal teams as necessary to ensure a smooth flow of information between departments</li><li>Carry out market research to support the needs of the editorial team</li><li>Help maintain accurate and timely electronic filing and record keeping</li><li>Assist at events, which may include set-up and facilitation where appropriate</li><li>Communicate regularly and clearly with the team, providing reports on activity as requested</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will gain<ul><li>A deeper understanding of children's book publishing, workflows and expectations</li><li>Build fundamental editorial skills with a focus on developing editing and writing competence</li><li>Help with content development, gradually increasing responsibility and confidence within the editorial team</li><li>Prepare for future junior editorial roles&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What we are looking for&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent attention to detail, including spelling and grammar</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Genuine interest in children's literature, stories and comics</li><li>Excellent IT skills, including use of spreadsheets</li><li>Graduate or equivalent qualification, or relevant experience and skills gained through work, study or other activities</li><li>Some experience in bookselling or publishing (incl. children's publishing) is advantageous</li></ul>&nbsp;To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <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.

David Fickling Books

Editorial intern

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st February 2026Salary: £30,000 - £40,000Location: London&nbsp;Ready to take the next step in sales? Join an award-winning illustrated publisher, supporting major accounts like Amazon and help great books reach readers worldwide.&nbsp;&nbsp;DK is the world’s leading illustrated Publisher, producing award-winning fiction and non-fiction titles across all formats, from print to digital. We're seeking a motivated Key Account Manager to join us on our mission to move the world forward, one book at a time, by championing new thinking and creativity and putting the customer at the forefront of what we do. Unlike any other area within the Sales department at DK, this position sits in a team responsible for selling all our titles, across all our lists, in every format. Reporting directly to the Head of Online Sales, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Amazon account while managing some of your own online accounts for ebooks and audio.&nbsp;What you'll be doing<ul><li>Implementing effective strategies to maximise sales and revenue growth from key accounts</li><li>Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, while also fostering growth and upselling within existing accounts</li><li>Preparing compelling presentations and delivering them to customers, showcasing our latest titles</li><li>Building strong relationships with our key accounts to drive greater sales</li><li>Providing timely and accurate sales reports, forecasts, and analysis to keep management informed</li><li>Addressing all customer queries promptly and professionally&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forThis role will suit an expert organiser with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload whilst also able to handle a number of competing deadlines. You’ll be comfortable working with Excel so meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks is key, as is excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective collaboration with customers and a number of internal teams that you will be in contact with on a regular basis. Working in Sales, you should be self-motivated and results-orientated.&nbsp;Perhaps you are a Sales Executive looking for a step up or maybe you’re a Key Account Manager looking for a role where your insights can really make a difference.&nbsp; If you’re someone with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please submit your most recent CV and cover letter detailing your salary expectations and why you should be considered for this opportunity.&nbsp;<ul><li>We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:</li><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Volunteering policy and charity matching</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership</li><li>Shopping discounts </li><li>Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)</li><li>Up to 30 days remote working from abroad *Subject to certain criteria being met.</li><li>And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business</li></ul>&nbsp;DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Pimlico office. As this is non-negotiable, please ensure you are within a reasonable commuting distance of London before applying.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Dorling KIndersley

DK Publishing

Key account manager, DK UK online sales

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2026Salary: £23,970 (+ benefits, +bonus)Location: Didcot (Oxford)&nbsp;If you're passionate about providing exceptional customer service and want to work at the heart of the publishing industry, this could be the perfect next step.We, Hachette UK Distribution, are the leading book distribution company in the UK. We are one of the most advanced distribution centres in Europe, with leading-edge automation and modern systems which will ensure world-class service to customers and publisher clients. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group.&nbsp;What you'll be doingOn a day to day basis you will be dealing with all aspects of contact internal and external to the&nbsp;business, including providing first class service to our global customer base. This means on a typical day you could be responding to e-mails and telephone calls, processing&nbsp;orders, co-ordinating deliveries, organising collections with carriers, investigating claims (e.g.&nbsp;shortages and damages), issuing refunds, general administration duties and other duties such as:<ul><li>Proactively liaising with both customers and publishers to maintain a first class working&nbsp;relationship</li><li>Preparing and processing orders/claims received from customers and publishers</li><li>Liaising effectively with all other departments to achieve swift problem solving and&nbsp;maintaining excellent communication internally and externally whilst also ensuring&nbsp;special requirements are met on time</li></ul>As part of the customer services team you will be working to ensure all targets are met,&nbsp;demonstrating growth mindset by working with your team leader to promote change that will&nbsp;improve customer experience and ensure continued high standards of quality and productivity are&nbsp;maintained.&nbsp;This role offers the opportunity to become an essential part of the customer services team and&nbsp;gain lots of experience regarding distribution and elements of the publishing industry.Following your initial training period which will be based in our offices in Didcot, Oxfordshire, you&nbsp;will be able to make the most of the current hybrid model (minimum 2 days per week in the&nbsp;office). The hours will be 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week) with a one hour lunch break working&nbsp;Monday to Friday.&nbsp;Who we are looking forDo you strive to provide outstanding service with a personal touch? Do you exceed expectations&nbsp;by taking ownership and being solution-focused? Do you make an effort to build strong and&nbsp;trusted relationships? If so, we would love to receive your application as we are recruiting a&nbsp;customer service advisor.Why should you be excited about this opportunityWell, Hachette UK Distribution has seen real&nbsp;growth in the past 5 years, moved into a new state of the art facility and has built a reputation for&nbsp;being ‘best in class’ in our industry. You will live and breathe our customer service vision and have a passionate and proactive&nbsp;approach to delivering excellent customer service. You will enjoy liaising with, and collaboratively&nbsp;working with, the operations team and credit services team as well as our client publishers to&nbsp;resolve issues and proactively seek to continuously improve processes and procedures.It is highly likely that you will already have proven experience of working in the following roles and&nbsp;or industries: hospitality, retail, customer service advisor or assistant, customer&nbsp;account manager, customer support/care advisor, complaints handler, customer&nbsp;experience/excellence, telesales, call centre.&nbsp;What we offerOur people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect this. Therefore, we offer an extensive list of benefits that include:<ul><li>34 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Assurance schemes</li><li>Company enhanced family policy including maternity, paternity and shared parental</li><li>Reward programme giving discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers</li><li>2 Community Days per year</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Generous discounts on books we publish</li><li>Mental Health First Aiders / Champions and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development Programmes including Mentoring</li><li>Staff Events</li><li>Many employee networks to join</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Free tea and coffee</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;let us know. We will notify all candidates of the outcome of their application.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Customer service advisor

Closing date for applications: 1 February 2026Salary: £30,500 - £42,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to publish commercial fiction at one of the most successful and dynamic digital publishers in the world.Find us brilliant new authors, publish great books, collaborate with a talented team and learn all there is to know about creating digital bestsellers. We’re looking for someone who&nbsp;makes a habit of improving the way things are done,&nbsp;and who enjoys combining&nbsp;smart data and creativity.Bookouture is the UK’s fastest growing digital publisher and part of Hachette UK. We are only thirteen years old but we have grown rapidly every year and have now sold more than 90 million books to readers worldwide. We were among the first publishers to harness the power of data, and we believe we remain the best at it. We have all the advantages of being part of a big five publisher with the mindset and entrepreneurial drive of a start-up. If you love commercial fiction, want to get brilliant books in the hands of readers around the world, and are excited about digital publishing and the chance to create and grow your own list, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated commissioning editor to join our editorial team. You will be publishing around 17–21 books a year, across a range of commercial fiction genres such as crime and thriller, romance women’s fiction, and historical. You will be acquiring, editing and publishing with a high level of autonomy and ensuring we are publishing the highest potential authors in the most commercial way, with an eye on the global market, excellent author care, and strong editing, packaging and copywriting skills.At Bookouture, editors have great freedom to acquire autonomously, and we can go direct to designers with a creative vision. We have access to daily sales and pre-order numbers at the click of a button. We can change covers, copy and titles overnight – and see the impact the next day. We build strong and trusting relationships with our authors, collaborating with them to ensure readers love what we publish together. Our books are published across the world, and we are as focussed on the US as the UK.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have a strong sense of what commercial fiction readers want, know a great story when you see one, and be able to guide authors to the strongest hooks.</li><li>You will be a creative copywriter, a meticulous editor, and excellent with authors.</li><li>You will have an eye for a brilliant cover design and know what makes a strong commercial package across the US and UK.</li><li>You will use data to inform your work, and love using your analytical brain to understand what’s working and what could be done better.</li><li>You will have a can-do attitude and a creative approach to problem-solving.</li><li>You will be a strong communicator, capable of building good relationships and unafraid of having challenging conversations when needed.</li><li>You will have a relentless focus on results, and on getting our books to the broadest possible readership. You will be agile and reactive, thriving on change and taking risks.</li><li>You will be invested in diversifying our business, making our books as diverse as the range of readers we aim to reach.</li><li>You might have an editorial background and be looking for a new commissioning role, but this is not essential if you can demonstrate that you have a deep understanding of the fiction we publish and all the skills we’re looking for.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerBookouture is a dynamic working environment, where your ideas will be heard and where you will have the capacity to change things, take risks and do things differently. We are a fun and sociable workplace where there is always lots going on. You will be part of a fast-growing company, with the opportunities for career progression that offers.Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;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>&nbsp;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.

Commissioning editor

Closing date for applications: 2nd February 2026 at 10.00amSalary:&nbsp; £42,000 - £47,600Working hours: 25 hours per week - flexible, with some adjustment to both UK and US time zonesStart date: March 2026&nbsp;Champion arts, heritage, and community development while helping shape a new UK charity from the ground up.<a href="https://civis.org/" target="_blank">Civis Foundation</a> invests in arts and letters, cultural preservation, and community development initiatives. Initially established in the US, the foundation is launching a UK-based charitable entity in 2026 to expand its mission across Commonwealth countries, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom, Jamaica, Barbados, and cities such as London and Liverpool.The work of the Foundation is rooted in the belief that understanding "the other", both within ourselves and in our communities, is essential to personal fulfilment and social transformation. Through partnerships with artists, cultural institutions, municipalities, and community organisations, the Foundation creates opportunities for engagement that transcend boundaries, cultivating compassion and advancing justice.The newly formed London office will serve as a hub for adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, artistic commissioning, and community investment throughout the Commonwealth. We view artistic expression as a starting point for rekindling democracy - work that urges us to consider the needs of the other, their lived experience, and perspective. We champion projects that address complex historical narratives and create space for genuine dialogue, helping us imagine how we might live together. The UK charitable foundation will serve purposes including the advancement of education, cultural preservation, and the advancement of citizenship and community development.Working closely with and reporting to the president and CEO of Civis Foundation (US and UK), the UK programme officer will support the Foundation with the launch and scaling up of its operations in the UK. The programme officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the UK Foundation, relationship development, and project management.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Relationship building: extensive outreach to potential partners across arts, preservation, municipal, and community sectors in London, Liverpool, Jamaica, and Barbados. Secure introductions and meetings for the president and CEO, and explore potential programme collaborations</li><li>Partner collaboration: work with strategic consulting partners to support business planning and programme development</li><li>Operating budget and core grant application development: prepare a comprehensive grant request to Civis Foundation New York for initial capitalisation, including a three-year operational budget</li><li>Financial management and reporting: support preparation of annual accounts, supplier management and payments, and monitor budgets and cash flow</li><li>Operational and administrative support: work with the president and CEO of Civis Foundation and other relevant staff and consultants on ad-hoc administrative support, meetings and diary coordination, and to put in place systems and processes for the full launch of the UK operations</li><li>Evaluation and monitoring: develop a "light-touch" but effective framework for measuring impact and tracking relevant metrics</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Demonstrate understanding of the UK non-profit landscape, specifically within social justice, arts, or community/urban development context, with at least solid proven experience of project and programme management experience in one or more of these fields</li><li>Bring a strong network in one or more relevant fields in the UK: social justice, arts, or community/urban development</li><li>Excellent project management skills, including fluency with software packages (MS Office, project management) and relevant AI tools</li><li>Financial literacy (including budgeting and cash flow management)</li><li>Working knowledge of the governance and legal regulation in the UK charitable sector</li><li>Knowledge of and interest in the current agenda around civic and social development, education, and the role of arts and culture in social change, heritage preservation, and urban development</li><li>Comfortable working independently and across time zones</li><li>Clear and respectful communicator with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills</li><li>Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable</li><li>Self-motivating and willing to balance strategy with daily administration</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe full-time equivalent salary is £60,000-£67,000 a year dependent on experience, with the actual salary being £42,000-£47,600 a year for 25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) pro rata. This is a hybrid working role with remote/working from home and regular access to a coworking/office space in London and for attendance of in-person meetings in London.Annual leave: 22 days (28 days including bank holidays, pro rata.)Pension: 8% employer contribution.Training and development: Annual budget for professional development, conference attendance, etc.Provisional interview dates with shortlisted candidates are 16-27 February 2026. The selection process will follow three stages: 1. Online interview 2. Technical interview 3. Final presentation and interview with CEO. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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